Westhampton Beach High School’s Seascapes literary magazine received national recognition, earning a Superior Distinction from the National Council of Teachers of English for its June 2025 issue.

To earn the distinction, the publication competed against more than 450 entries submitted by schools from 44 states and six countries.

“I am incredibly proud of the students' hard work all year and I am thrilled that they earned this well-deserved recognition,” said Joyce Schmieder, the publication’s adviser.

The June 2025 edition marked the 51st publication of Seascapes, which has been produced annually by students at Westhampton Beach High School since 1974. Each year, the magazine showcases the creativity and talent of the school’s student writers.

To publish the 2025 issue, 16 students met regularly throughout the year to read submissions and provide thoughtful feedback to their peers. The magazine’s editors, Class of 2025 graduates Nicholas Borruso, Ava Kuklis, Meghan Pomroy and Chloe Sword, worked collaboratively to revise and edit each piece of writing, select artwork and design the layout of the publication. The issue featured the work of more than 40 student writers and artists from across the school.

Date Added: 3/6/2026