Valedictorians + HOV Lane Mannequin Fakers + Summer Events

Good morning Miller Place-Rocky Point!

In today's Daily, learn about the top Rocky Point seniors and their college plans. A funny recap of times Long Islanders faked a passenger to use the HOV lane should make you smile and summer events nearby are ramping up.

First, today's weather is looking fine: partly cloudy throughout the day with a high of 78 degrees.

Today's top news from Miller Place-Rocky Point:

1. Peggy Spellman Hoey has the details on Rocky Point High School announcing its top seniors: Ashlynne Xavier is the Class of 2021 valedictorian, and Fiona McEvoy is salutatorian. Xavier is heading to attend the University of Rochester to major in biomedical engineering. McEvoy will attend Commonwealth Honors College at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she plans to major in chemistry. (Patch)

2. Timothy Bolger has an entertaining recap of seven Long Islanders who were cited for faking a passenger in the HOV lane. This week's summons for the driver with the drama mask attached to the passenger seat isn't the first instance commuters have tried this Ferris Bueller move, and maybe it's something about being so far east, but three locals make the list: representing Miller Place (pile of clothes), Mt. Sinai (fashion mannequin) and Middle Island (CPR mannequin.) (Long Island Press)

3. David J. Criblez profiles a Miller Place musician who made a name for himself covering Billy Joel. Now Michael DelGuidice has his own band, where he sings and plays drums called From the Cans Band. (Newsday)

Event Roundup:

• SAT & Subject Tests Rocky Point High School
• Saturday Morning Yoga, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Port Jefferson Free Library (Online)
• Page Turner Delicious Pizza Creations, 12 to 12:30 p.m., Port Jefferson Free Library (Online)

Miller Place-Rocky Point Notebook:

• The Mount Sinai–Miller Place Chamber Alliance will host a live outdoor chamber meeting on Wednesday, June 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Hamlet at Willow Creek in Mt. Sinai. The annual Chamber Scholarship Event awards one senior from Mt. Sinai High School and one senior from Miller Place High School a $500 scholarship each. (Patch)
• Long Island Lending a Helping Hand is hosting a yard sale event tomorrow at the Rocky Point Knights of Columbus, 683 Rte. 25A from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to drop off non-perishable items or take anything needed.(Facebook)
• Outdoor car cruise nights are happening every Wednesday night this summer through October at The Shoppes at East Wind, 5 to 9 p.m.

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That's it for the top happenings and headlines today from Miller Place and Rocky Point. Check back next time to keep updated and informed. If you know of something that should be included in the daily, drop us a note!

-Jackie

About me: I am a lifelong Long Islander who has covered local news for over a decade. I'm a busy working mom who loves to share nearby news to inform, educate, inspire or just make your daily life a bit easier. I used to live next door in Shoreham and I love the beautiful North Shore beaches. Drop a note at millerplace-rockypoint@patch.com!