Deer Park High School’s varsity boys basketball team had another successful season, going 17-5 overall and 13-3 in league play, including 7-1 at home, as well as winning a home playoff game and improving to 17-2 in home playoff games since 2011. Coached by John McCaffrey, the Falcons qualified for the playoffs for the 16th season in a row and reached the Class AA Elite Eight for the 15th time and the Class AA Final Four for the 11th time since 2006.  

In individual awards, Drew Delargy was voted All-League and Academic All-County; Nusanti Delbridge was named All-League and All-Conference; Reggie Jean Louis was chosen for the Class AA All Tournament team; Damien Scott earned All-League, All-Conference and All-County honors, and was chosen for the Alzheimer Association Exceptional Suffolk vs. Nassau All-Star Game; and Brandon Sorrese was named League 3 Unsung Hero. In addition, Delargy, Scott and Sorrese were all selected for the Suffolk PAL Exceptional Senior game.  

The boys will return 10 lettermen as they prepare for 2026-2027, supplemented by players from the winning junior varsity (coached by Paul McKenzie) and Robert Frost Middle School (coached by Kevin Cogan) teams.

Date Added: 4/13/2026

Deer Park High School students from Rebecca Yackel’s mural painting course recently had the exciting opportunity to collaborate on a community mural project at Venetian Shores for the Town of Babylon. Inspired by the natural beauty of the waterfront, students Antonietta Cafisco and Jayna Singh took the lead in designing a vibrant, beach-themed mural aimed at bringing joy to the beach staff.

With the support and teamwork of the entire class, the mural was completed in just one day, a true testament to the students’ dedication and hard work. This hands-on experience allowed students to apply artistic techniques in a real-world setting while strengthening their skills in problem-solving and community engagement. The completed mural now serves as a welcoming and colorful addition to Venetian Shores, reflecting both the spirit of the Town of Babylon and the creativity of Deer Park’s students. 

“We are incredibly proud of their efforts and grateful for the opportunity to contribute something meaningful to the community,” Yackel said.

Artwork by six students from John F. Kennedy Intermediate School – fifth graders Inayah Ali, Rafsan Bhuiyan, Johnathan Boyle, Ayva Smith, Briana Reynoso Frias and Kiran Zahidi – was recently selected for the SCALA Children’s Show at Babylon Old Town Hall. The students, along with their teachers and families, attended a March 21 reception to view their work on display.

“It is always so nice to see all of the families and teachers come out to support our students,” teacher Briana Fayans said. “Our students love seeing the artwork from other students throughout Suffolk County.”

 

Click here to view the Six JFK Artists Selected for SCALA Children’s Show slideshow.

 

Date Added: 4/8/2026

Eight talented Deer Park students were selected to have their artwork displayed at the annual Colors of Long Island student art exhibition at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook. The participating students are John Quincy Adams Primary School first grader Eliana Moreira and second grader Eliza Rinaldi-Amaral; May Moore Primary School first grader Aiden Ruiz and second grader Aria Daal; John F. Kennedy Intermediate School fifth graders Michael Salmeron Argueta and Lilly Vilorio Tran; and Deer Park High School freshman Zahra Karim and junior Kevin Mostriansky. The artwork was chosen by art teachers Briana Fayans (JFK), Samatha Racano (May Moore), Ashley Woolsey (JQA) and Rebecca Yackel (DPHS).

“The students were thrilled to see their artwork on display at such an impactful exhibit,” Fayans said. “It is always such a joy to see the hard work of students all across Long Island come together in such a colorful way.”

The Colors of Long Island exhibition is on display to the public through April 12.

Click here to view the Deer Park Students Showcase Artwork at “Colors of Long Island” Exhibition slideshow.

 

Date Added: 4/8/2026

Deer Park High School art students recently braved the wind at the Deer Park Knights of Columbus annual egg hunt and spring celebration, volunteering their skills with face painting for the community’s children.

“They all did an amazing job working as a team to participate in this community event,” teacher Joseph Mucci said. “There were lots of smiles on the kids’ faces thanks to their talent and patience.”

Photos courtesy of Deer Park School District