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Westhampton Beach VE students Help Protect Seniors Against Cybercrimes

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In recognizing that senior citizens are a targeted population for fraud and cybercrimes, Westhampton Beach High School Virtual Enterprise students decided to act. The students collaborated to create an informative presentation about cybersecurity and online fraud and volunteered to share it with residents of the Villa at Westhampton to help protect them against identity theft, hacking and more.

Date Added: 3/25/2024

Westhampton Beach valedictorian and salutatorian named

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Westhampton Beach High School has announced Meghan Kelly and Jessica Curran as its Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. The two seniors earned the top spots in their class through their outstanding commitment to academics.

Kelly has achieved numerous academic accomplishments during her tenure at Westhampton Beach High School. She is a member of her school’s National, Math and Science honor societies, was named a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program and is an AP Scholar with Distinction. She also received a perfect score on her AP Research exam and is a semifinalist in the Junior Sciences and Humanities Symposium.

When not studying, Kelly is an active member of her school’s varsity track team, pep band, Spanish Club and Interact Club. She is also a volunteer member of the Westhampton Junior Ambulance.

She plans to study biochemistry at Duke University in the fall.

Curran has an equally impressive academic record. She has been named a prestigious Regeneron Scholar and earned a perfect score on her AP Research exam. She is also an AP Scholar with Distinction, a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program and vice president of her school’s National Honor Society.

Additionally, Curran serves as vice president of her school’s Environmental Cure Club, vice president of the robotics team and captain of Quiz Bowl. Outside of school, she volunteers with the Westhampton Junior Ambulance and is a Girl Scout who earned her Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.

Curran will be attending Princeton University to study environmental engineering.


Date Added: 3/13/2024

 

Westhampton Beach student-musician performs with honor band

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Westhampton Beach High School junior Lilah Caputo recently performed with the prestigious New York State Band Directors Association High School Honor Band in Syracuse.

Caputo, a clarinetist, was selected based on her score at the spring 2023 NYSSMA Solo Evaluation Festival and teacher recommendation.

As part of the experience, Caputo joined over 110 students from across the state to perform challenging music with a high degree of musicianship. They were led by Dr. Shayna Stahl, a Long Island native and current director of athletic bands at the University of Kentucky.

Caputo said she left inspired and rejuvenated as a musician and made some new friends along the way.

The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates Caputo on a job well done.

Date Added: 3/6/2024

Westhampton Athletes Take Home State Awards

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Westhampton Beach High School runner Lily Strebel and swimmer Max Buchen both took home top awards at their respective state meets. At the New York State winter track meet, Strebel earned second place in the 1,500-meter race and a fourth-place federation title. At the New York State swimming championships, Buchen took first place in the 100-yard breaststroke and third in the 200-yard individual medley. The District extends its congratulations to the athletes on their impressive wins.

Date Added: 3/5/2024

Westhampton Beach student-athletes recognized

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Westhampton Beach High School seniors Gianni Amodemo and Haley Waszkelewicz were honored by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance as winners of the Suffolk Zone Student Leadership Award. The two were selected based on their excellence in physical education, leadership ability and service to the community.

Date Added: 3/4/2024