Coach Rod Cawley, the heart and soul of Port Jefferson Track and field, led the team to countless league and county titles, mentored state champions, and earned more than 60 combined Coach of the Year honors. More importantly, he built a family of athletes who were willing to compete with their heart and soul.

The Rod Cawley scholarship honors the legacy of a coach who shaped lives on and off the track. The scholarship is awarded to one male and one female senior track athlete from Port Jefferson who best exemplify Coach Cawley’s dedication, leadership, and love for the sport. You can donate to the fund here: https://raise.snap.app/donate/rod-cawley-scholarship-fundraiser

Evan Monaghan, Port Jefferson track athlete.

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School’s track and field athlete Evan Monaghan was recently featured on Newsday's “Top 50 Long Island boys track and field athletes for 2025”.

Evan Monaghan, a senior, set a personal record time of 14.63 seconds in the 110 meter hurdles last year. This tied him for seventh in New York State among returning runners.

“Evan continues to impress each and every year he has run for Port Jefferson,” said Adam Sherrard, Port Jefferson School District Director of Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Nursing. “He is incredibly deserving of this recognition.”

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School in the Port Jefferson School District recently presented a production of Into The Woods from March 28 through March 30.

A Stephen Sondheim musical, Into The Woods debuted on Broadway in 1987 and intertwined the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, reimagining them as if they all took place at the same time. Vandermeulen High School presented the show through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

The Port Jefferson production, which was directed by Anthony Butera and narrated by Marlo Pepe, starred Gianna Vivano as Cinderella, Patrick Hutchinson as Jack, Albert Jack Peterson as the Baker, Rose Meliker-Hammock as the Baker’s Wife, Eve Cruz as Little Red Ridinghood, Victoria Snaden as the Witch, and Isabela Thornsen as Rapunzel.

“Into The Woods is a show that I am incredibly proud of, and I know the cast and crew are too,” said Anthony Butera. “It was extremely special to share all of our hard work with the Port Jefferson community.”

Date Added: 4/14/2025