NHS Memorial Dedication

Beloved and longtime World Language Teacher, Danielle DePonte will be remembered at the Dedication of a Memorial Bench in her honor at Northport High School on August 27th. Danielle, who passed away in November 2023, only a few years into her retirement, also served the UTN as Northport High School Building Representative, and on a multitude of building, district and union committees.  

Danielle’s friends and colleagues commissioned students in Greg Robinson’s Woodworking class at Northport High School to construct the bench which will be placed in the H-wing courtyard a short distance from her former classroom and will enable colleagues and students to enjoy the sunshine and a little break from the hectic school day.

The dedication will take place on Wednesday, August 27th at 12:30 pm in the H-wing courtyard (World Languages Department) of Northport High School.  Friends will share memories of our dear friend, Danielle.  Light refreshments will be served.

Happy News

The R-UTN is an organization of retired educators, and as such we know that posting memorial announcements is and important part of our website’s mission. We also want to be able to share Happy News from our members.

We are delighted to share that 2024 Retirees, Marie Michalopoulos-Warren and Dana Warren are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Andrew, a Northport HS graduate.  Andrew and Tori are busily planning a November 2026 wedding.

Sad News

Anne Hannon, retired Northport Junior High School science teacher, passed away on May 14th at the age of 95. Anne lived in Hampton Bays. She was laid to rest at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale, following a funeral mass at St. Therese of Lisieux Church in Montauk.

Sad News

Peter Zvokel, brother of Retired Dickinson Avenue teacher Toni Dunican, passed away on July 26 at the age of 72. Services on Wednesday, July 30 from 2:00–5:00 p.m. and 7:00–9:00 p.m. at Nolan Funeral Home. A private cremation will follow.

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