The high school’s Clash of the Classes, a schoolwide competition of skits, games and athletic challenges, was held on June 11. Members of the Student Union – led by officers Vanessa Alvarenga, Yenifer Fernandez, Scarlett Garcia, Sophie Sabatino and Briana Wood – and the Principles of Leadership class collaborated to create an exciting event that included an obstacle course, water balloon toss and a “teacher edition” of musical chairs. Grade-level advisers worked for weeks with their classes to showcase Islip’s talented students in decade-themed skits.

The Clash of Clashes began with Tyler Cirulnick singing a beautiful rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and the day ended with a nostalgic song from the seniors, “We’re All in This Together,” and the final round of a rock-paper-scissors tournament.

“It was incredible to see all of our students smiling, laughing and cheering together for the first time in over a year,” said Student Union adviser Meghan Stern.