The ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ community came together Wednesday afternoon to honor the memory of beloved student, Valerie Kratochvil.
Students and faculty faced off in a “Volley For Val” volleyball tournament at Smithtown High School East, featuring former field hockey and track teammates of Valerie, athletes from High School West, and more.
Valerie was involved in field hockey, track, the club Athletes Helping Athletes and was an All-County musician.
The High School East Chamber Choir started the event with a beautiful rendition of, "The Star-Spangled Banner."
East student Maggie Worontzoff addressed those in attendance, saying, Let’s play today with the same passion and spirit that Valerie had, and let’s carry her spirit with us always.”
A raffle was held with all proceeds benefitting the Kratochvil family. Head to our facebook page for more pictures.
