Distinguished Alumni Graduation Speakers

Starting in 2016, the Sachem Alumni Association has helped Sachem East and Sachem North recruit distinguished alumni to speak at their respective graduation ceremonies each year.

Class of 2024

  • Kristen Bowes Burke, General Counsel, Mercy University, Class of ’94, spoke at Sachem North

Class of 2023

  • No speaker due to weather conditions

Class of 2022

  • Lawrence Zacarese, Chief Safety Officer, Stony Brook University, Class of ’90, spoke at Sachem North

Class of 2021

  • No speakers due to coronavirus pandemic

Class of 2020

  • No speakers due to coronavirus pandemic

Class of 2019

  • Jerry Figgiani, World renowned martial arts expert, Class of ’78, spoke at Sachem North
  • Michael Lau, COO/CTO at Roundhill Music, Class of ’86, spoke at Sachem East

Class of 2018

  • Joe Amplo, Men’s Lacrosse Coach at Navy, Class of ’95, spoke at Sachem North
  • Lori Ann LaRocco, Producer at CNBC, Class of ’89, spoke at Sachem East

Class of 2017

  • Stephen Costello, Best selling author, Class of ’79, spoke at Sachem High School North
  • Note: Speaker for Sachem East canceled before event

Class of 2016

  • Bob Greifeld, NASDAQ CEO, Class of ’75, spoke at Sachem High School East
  • Laura Gentile, ESPN VP, Class of ’90, spoke at Sachem High School North