Members of the Elwood-John H. Glenn High School Best Buddies Club and their families participated in the annual Long Island Best Buddies Friendship Walk at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa Park on May 10. The team, led by adviser Dylan Kilkenny, raised over $1,000 for the organization.

Date Added: 5/12/2025

Date Added: 5/7/2025 The sun shined on Elwood School District’s Health and Wellness Community Day on May 2, a beloved annual event filled with numerous athletic and carnival games and concessions. 

“Community Day was a big success,” said Dave Shanahan, Elwood’s director of athletics, physical education, health and nurses. “The weather held out and it turned into a beautiful day. Students and families gathered to participate in dodgeball games, have their faces painted or try out CrossFit, to name a few of the activities available, and our student-led clubs showcased their talents. Thank you to all of the volunteers for making the day so special for the Elwood community.”

Date Added: 5/7/2025

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School inducted 11 alumni and two coaches at the fourth annual Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony, held on May 2 in the school gymnasium. Athletic Director Dave Shanahan recognized each of the 13 deserving Class of 2025 inductees, whose plaques were unveiled on the Hall of Fame wall outside the gym at the event’s conclusion.

“This year’s class of exceptional former student-athletes represents the rich history and tradition of our athletic program,” Shanahan said. “Each of these individuals not only contributed significantly during their time at John Glenn, but has also continued to make impactful contributions to the world of athletics in the years since their graduation. We humbly recognize their achievements and are honored to celebrate their legacy.”

The Elwood Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees are:

Frank Donroe (Class of 1983)
Phil Quintana (Class of 1991)
Jason Bruno (Class of 1993)
Jennifer Naughton (Class of 1996)
Kaila Sciascia Cavanagh (Class of 2005)
Malcolm Eugene (Class of 2009)
Mary Kate Sivilli (Class of 2009)
Nick Terdick (Class of 2010)
Tommy Forsberg (Class of 2012)
Kaitlin Whitehorn (Class of 2012)
Sarah Hardie (Class of 2014)
Allison Byers (coach)
Rick Friend (coach)

Date Added: 5/5/2025

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School held its annual National Art Honor Society induction ceremony on April 23, organized by teacher Amy Lindenbaum. The four NAHS officers – President Samantha Williamson, Vice President Brayden Klement, Secretary Nicole Savitsky and Treasurer Abigail Millien – addressed the proud new members and lit the society’s candles, colored red, yellow and blue to reflect primary colors used in art.

“I always look forward to this event, and having the opportunity to honor my most talented and lovely artists,” Lindenbaum said.

Additionally, the school concurrently hosted the annual Festival of the Arts exhibition of student work that same evening, through the hallways and lobby.

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School senior Cole Madden was named to the National Football Foundation Golden Eleven team at the Suffolk County Chapter’s annual Scholar Athlete Awards Brunch, held April 27 at the Melville Marriott. This recognition marked Madden as one of the county’s top 11 football scholar athletes.

Madden, the Knights quarterback, was named to the 2024 All-State sixth team offense, and his stats included 1,616 yards earned, 15 touchdownas and a 72% completion rate. He is a member of John Glenn’s National Honor Society, World Language Honor Society, International Club, Habitat for Humanity and Freshman Buddies Club.

Date Added: 4/29/2025