We will never forget the moments that impacted 2020, but especially how our student-athletes and seniors had to endure an abrupt end to their scholastic experiences.
On Friday, May 1 a number of schools across Section XI – and the rest of Long Island – lit up their fields and scoreboards to show their love and support for the Class of 2020.
This was a social media experience as districts and athletic directors posted photos on various digital platforms.
Here’s a look at many of our member schools and their tributes:
https://twitter.com/AmityWarriors/status/1256208551623655427?s=20
@BayShoreHS class of 2020. This is not the way anyone wanted to see the school year finish out! Thank you for all your dedication, memorable moments, laughs, & tears, you have certainly left a positive memory for all that you have done! We miss you! Stay safe & Stay Strong pic.twitter.com/xEDw9pI9p7
— Bay Shore Athletics (@bshs_athletics) May 2, 2020
We honor the Class of 2020! pic.twitter.com/2BzzBHZuRU
— BBP Athletics (@BBPathletics) May 2, 2020
The CIUFSD was proud to support our #Classof2020 by participating in the May 1 Friday Night Lights tribute at Goldstein Field at the CIHS. CI lit up the lights and scoreboard at 8:20 (20:20 military time) in recognition of our Senior Athletes and Musketeer Seniors @SectXISuffolk pic.twitter.com/4cWMZWE4YD
— CI Athletics (@ciathletics) May 2, 2020
Night falling on Robert Druckenmiller Field. A lot of memories that will stand the test of time and a lot of lessons that will serve our seniors well throughout their lives happened here. Congrats Class of 2020! Go Eagles! pic.twitter.com/sXXRBLQY1x
— Hauppauge Athletics (@HPSAthletics) May 2, 2020
Islip Senior Athlete’s
Class of 2020
Thank you for all the awesome memories. You guys are great. Stay strong. Hope to see all of you soon! We love you! You will always be our superstars! #isliphs #islippride pic.twitter.com/pkynravxdT— Islip High School (@IslipHS) May 2, 2020
@HHHAthletics was proud to support our #Classof2020 by participating in the Friday Night Lights tribute at Hills East and West by lighting up our scoreboards in recognition of our Senior Athletes! Be Safe~Stay Strong~Stay Healthy ~Be Kind @OfficialHHHCSD @SectXISuffolk @NYSPHSAA pic.twitter.com/SfFtPrb5me
— HHH Athletics (@HHHAthletics) May 2, 2020
A heartfelt Thank You to the class of 2020 and especially to all of our student athletes. We recognize all your accomplishments and appreciate each one of you. God Bless America and God Bless The John Glenn Knights.@Elwood_Super @BurzynskiMrs @SectXISuffolk @KMaherNews12 pic.twitter.com/gYONgxDrrw
— John Glenn Athletics (@JG_Athletics) May 2, 2020
Lights on tonight in honor of the Class of 2020! pic.twitter.com/9ZJyGhXTMl
— Kings Park Athletics (@KPCSDAthletics) May 2, 2020
#BeTheLight for Longwood High School #Classof2020. The field lights shine for you!! We may be isolated, but we can share a common light. Longwood Class of 2020 we 💚 you!#LCSDPride #LCSDStrong @SectXISuffolk pic.twitter.com/N5PpcgmcJy
— LongwoodCSD (@LongwoodCSD) May 2, 2020
The Mount Sinai fire department honoring our athletes. MUSTANG STRONG! pic.twitter.com/regGuv0OVe
— Scott Reh (@RehScott) May 2, 2020
Congratulations to all our seniors! pic.twitter.com/S2R7r06238
— MC Athletic Director (@MCAthleticDept) May 2, 2020
Northport HS tribute to our Class of 2020. Tiger Strong! #NHSTigerpride2020 @PrincipalNHS12 @nensuper62 @KMaherNews12 @AnthonyLifrieri pic.twitter.com/YYAwp5BsEn
— NPTTigerSports (@NPTTigerSports) May 2, 2020
NB Seniors we salut you!! @NBHSPrincipals @SectXISuffolk pic.twitter.com/DztUkpdIAM
— North Babylon Athletics (@NBabAthletics) May 2, 2020
Raider Forever #PMturnsthelightson @NYSPHSAA @PatMedSchools @PatMedHS @SectXISuffolk pic.twitter.com/7hoXNBCzcO
— Pat-Med Athletics (@PatMedAthletics) May 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/GoBlueWaves/status/1256377749486415872?s=20
Congratulations to all the Sachem Seniors!!! With a shout out to our Senior Athletes!!! 🏹❤️💛🖤🏹#goarrows pic.twitter.com/tTUbb7ObTr
— Sachem Athletics (@SachemAD) May 2, 2020
#StayStrong @southhuntufsd #Classof2020 pic.twitter.com/Fgj5dCGWoA
— Dr. Jim Wright, CMAA (@jimwright824) May 2, 2020
Congratulations to our Westhampton Beach Senior Athletes and all of the Section XI seniors. We love you and are so proud of you! #itsallaboutthebeach pic.twitter.com/3ldO8xZZZk
— kathleen Masterson (@kcanes) May 2, 2020
Great work by West Islip with their senior student-athlete tribute to the Class of 2020!
More on their district site:https://t.co/PIbnDtXnpt pic.twitter.com/FYKmfoprHj
— SectionXI (@SectXISuffolk) May 1, 2020