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Students Kennedy Lyden, Marcus Campos and Tanner Wissmann preparing to present their case in front of a judge.
Battle of the verdicts
John (Jack) Horodiski, Staff Writer • June 4, 2025

Law Day is a long standing tradition at Bay Shore High School, hosted each year by the Social Studies department. This event brings together over 100 students who compete in a courtroom style battle, showcasing their knowledge,...

Our local heroes
Our local heroes
Amelia Kasten, Editor-in-Chief • June 4, 2025

Interact Club hosted its bi-annnual blood drive, with students and staff taking time out of their days to donate blood and save lives. This event took place in the small gym with appointments starting at 8 A.M. and some...

Mexican Folklore dance (Baile folklórico) performers in their cultural garb.
Culture takes centerstage
Camila Salvador and Walter Zuniga-Castro June 4, 2025

The Multicultural Club hosted a Multicultural Day event in the Little Theater that began during period two and continued during periods three, five, six, eight and nine. Students from the Multicultural Club volunteered to...

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Tony Award-nominated singer, Melissa Errico visits Bay Shore High School. (Photo courtesy of Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund)
A legacy of arts education
Hannah Schlicht, Staff Writer • June 4, 2025

It began with a Broadway show. In January 1955, longtime Bay Shore residents Lillian and Maurice Barbash invited 700 Bay Shore High School students to watch the powerful play...

Maroon Echo reporters interview Cheryl Wills.
DNA of an American War Hero
Jennifer Ampofo, Editor-in-Chief • June 4, 2025

On March 28, Bay Shore High School had the honor of hosting author, journalist, and Emmy award winner Cheryl Wills, as Ethnic Pen’s keynote speaker. During her presentation,...

Left picture: Shani Clark posing during media day. 
Right picture: Shani Clark mid game.
A slam dunk future: Shani Clark’s road to 1000 points
Jennifer Ampofo, Editor-in-Chief • April 3, 2025

Tensions were high as fans inched towards the edge of their seats. The gymnasium was loud and lively as the crowd looked on with anticipation as Shani Clark got ready to shoot....

Teammates Molly Larkin and Patrick Samson during their home game.
Basketball builds bonds on and off the court
John (Jack) Horodiski, Staff Writer • June 4, 2025

On May 9, 2025, at 4 p.m., Bay Shore student-athletes gathered in the high school’s large gym for the first-ever Unified Basketball home game. The Bay Shore team competed against Deer Park. This exciting event brought everyone...

Left picture: Shani Clark posing during media day. 
Right picture: Shani Clark mid game.
A slam dunk future: Shani Clark’s road to 1000 points
Jennifer Ampofo, Editor-in-Chief • April 3, 2025

Tensions were high as fans inched towards the edge of their seats. The gymnasium was loud and lively as the crowd looked on with anticipation as Shani Clark got ready to shoot. Then, a unanimous silence swept the room as...

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Photo provided courtesy of Jessica Meyers.
Bay Shore alumna inspires students one piece at a time
Tami Smallwood, Staff • June 4, 2025

Award-winning composer and violinist Jessica Meyer was commissioned to create a piece for several Long Island school districts, including Bay Shore, Oyster Bay, Herricks,...

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 Bay Shore Girls Varsity Basketball team in a game against Ward Melville.
Women’s sports deserve more attention
Aubrie Pierce, Staff Writer • June 4, 2025

Messi. Ronaldo. LeBron. Jordan. Mahomes. We know these names. We’ve celebrated and praised these male athletes. But when it comes to women’s sports, there are far fewer female athletes who receive...

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