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• William Floyd teacher eyes Guinness World Record for speed ice carving

  his 17 students watching, William Floyd High School teacher Rich Daly revved up his chainsaw Tuesday afternoon and pierced through a 300-pound block of ice. As chunks dropped to the floor, the block quickly transformed into a large seahorse that only became   Read more »

• Way to Go: Camara Sheppard

  in Mastic Beach, which has performed at events for local organizations including the Urban League of Long Island , YMCA William Floyd Project and Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck in Center Moriches . He has been involved in the arts since he started playing piano at age 6.In   Read more »

• Way to Go: Jeffrey Gao, Mastic Beach

  from a military family," he said. "My grandfather served in World War II and my mother and father in the Air Force."At William Floyd, Gao is NJROTC commanding officer and a member of the National Honor Society and Youth & Government Club. He volunteers for   Read more »

Around the web

• Another Thomas Jefferson Tried to Eliminate Slavery in Virginia

  In over a dozen counties the bondsmen heavily outnumbered whites. Nat Turner’s 1831 rebellion had prompted Governor William Floyd to propose a select committee to examine “the subject of slaves, free Negroes and the melancholy occurrences growing out of the   from History News Network Read more »

• Arizona’s ‘Billy the Kid’

  Floyd Claiborne, age 22, was shot to death in the streets of Tombstone on Nov. 14, 1882. William Floyd Claiborne, called Billy the Kid (not to be confused with the original “Billy the Kid” whose given name was William H. Bonney), was born in Mississippi on   from AZ Capitol Times Read more »

• Westhampton Beach Takes Top Spots In Singles And Doubles At Division Tennis Tournament

  League VII regular season boys tennis title with the Ross School, but at Monday’s Division IV individual tournament at William Floyd High School, it was clear which team had the edge in bragging rights. The championship matches in both the singles and doubles   from 27east.com Read more »

• William Floyd HS Teacher Eyes Guinness World Record for Ice Carving

  important because of the artistry that’s involved. It just helps make the event that much more special, Daly commented. But William Floyd High School is not the only place Daly is creating a buzz. For over ten years, he has been carving magnificent ice sculptures   from LongIsland.com Read more »

• Sharks Hand Floyd Tennis First Loss

  expected, the William Floyd boys tennis team has emerged as the team to beat in League VII in the early stages of the season, but on Monday night, Eastport South Manor put an end to the Colonials’ undefeated start with a 4-3 decision. The win helped the Sharks   from 27east.com Read more »