Where Are They Now?
Articles highlighting HHS Faculty lives in the present.
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- Wendy Elkis Girnis, Class of 1977
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Submitted by Wendy Elkis Girnis, Class of 1977
Many of our age group consider ourselves lucky to have attended school in Hicksville. We had amazing teachers that we fondly remember and still hold dear. One important aspect of the Hicksville school district was the myriad of extracurricular activities available to a broad range of students. Whether you were in the ski club, participated in varsity or junior varsity sports, worked on the newspaper, yearbook staff, or supported the theatre shows, you had a great time with a great group of people. One favorite extracurricular activity for many was participating in the marching band. Even though I was a violin player in the orchestra, I was able to be in this august organization. Although violins were not part of the group, I was asked to play glockenspiel, which for those unfamiliar, is pretty much a portable, upright xylophone. We had a great time in marching band, between working out our routines, attending
Marching Band 1980 football games, and marching in parades. We were kept busy.
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- Dr. Giedre Kumpikas
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Dr. Giedre Kumpikas, previously featured here on Hixnews, has written an article, "The Old Lady Watching the Sea", in the 2025 annual Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School Magazine. Her article starts on page 28.
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- Stefanie Cedar Shames
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Mr. Joseph Scalia was a beloved English and Creative Writing teacher in Hicksville for 33 years. He taught in both the junior high and high schools.
Mr. Scalia profoundly influenced many students, but Rob Dircks (Class of 1985) and Dave Dircks (Class of 1980) credit Mr. Scalia's teaching with forming the foundation for their future careers. Visit Goldfinch Publishing to see Rob and Dave's unique publishing company.
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- Dr. Giedré Kumpikas
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The following is a reprint of an article in Bridges, March 2022 by Giedré Kumpikas, former teacher at Hicksville High School.
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- Ronald Wencer
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Background
Although this column is meant to offer our readers a post-Hicksville glimpse of a past teacher or administrator, in this case, it makes sense to begin with some pre-Hicksville background about Dr. Kumpikas.
