Overview

• A message in a bottle written by a ninth grade science class in 1992 was found in Shinnecock Bay, New York.
• The project was initiated by Richard E. Brooks, a teacher at Mattituck High School, who passed away last year.
• The discovery has sparked nostalgia and tributes to Mr. Brooks from former students and the community.
• Adam Travis, who found the bottle, plans to return it to the Brooks family, connecting past and present.
• The message's journey and discovery underscore the lasting impact of educational projects and the bonds they create.