The Latin Dance Team was honored with a Certificate of Achievement for promoting harmony and understanding through dance by Suffolk County Executive, Steve Levy, during the Anti-bias Task Force Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.
Operation S.O.S. Club Recognized By Congressman Bishop's Office
Caitlin and Jimmy Doherty accepted an award of recognition on behalf of Operation S.O.S. from Congressman Tim Bishop.
Astoria Federal Savings Photography Award
Kristina Meinardus won a $250.00 prize for her photograph of a "Rugged Fisherman" and I also recieved a $100 bond to use for Photography supplies. Her Photography teacher is Mrs. Cunningham.
Kristina Meinardus and Mrs. Cunningham.
Boys' Tennis - Division Champions
The PMHS Boys' Tennis team were the Division Champions - They had a 9-1 league and 15-3 overall record. They also made it to the quarterfinals of the Suffolk County Team Tournament. Congratulations to Coach Molinaro and the team!!
Computer Science Students Awarded RIT Computing Medal
James Lapine and Catherine Manett have been named as this year's Rochester Institute of Technology Computing Medal Award winners from Patchogue-Medford High School. These juniors have distinguished themselves academically as students in the top 10% of their class, are active members of their school and community, and demonstrate interest and ability in computing. Each nominee will receive a $6,000 per year scholarship at RIT should they enroll in the fall following graduation from high school.
James Lapine and Catherine Manett
PMHS Robotics Team Goes To Albany
The Patchogue-Medford Robotics Team was personally invited to Albany to meet with Senator Brian X. Foley this May. The team was acknowledged with a formal Proclamation and recognized on the floor of the Senate for their outstanding program and the work they have been doing in robotics and throughout the community. Senator Foley spent the morning giving the students mini-history lessons as they toured the Senate building in Albany. Additionally, the Senator is now in the process of working with the team to draft legislation regarding recycling at the state level.
Robotics Sponsors E-Waste Recycling Day
Sat. May 22
Thanks to all who made this a great success!!
At Patchogue-Medford High School
Sponsored by Team 329, Legislator Jack Eddington, and E-Waste Recycling
Recycle used Televisions, VCR's, Computer Monitors, Computers and any other electronic devices.
Dr. Timothy Regan, Richard Butzke, Thomas Mullins, Zachary Donofrio, Michelle Zinna (student teacher)
Suffolk County Youth Police Academy
PMHS is proud to recognize Phil Skorupski, Sean Erickson and Brian Chiuchiolo who are completing the Law Enforcement program at BOCES and have been selected to participate in the Suffolk County Youth Police Academy.
Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute
Gilbert Zelaya and Jose Alatorre Anaya were selected to participate in a youth leadership workshop that discussed actual bills in the assembly. The students worked collaboratively with students from all over Suffolk County in two workshops held at BOCES. The culminating activity was a two day trip to Albany where they met and worked with politicians from all over New York. Both students learned a great deal from this opportunity and they were excited to share their experiences when they returned to school.
Long Island Business Teacher's Student Competition Winners
Mrs. Hopkins and Mrs. Bucaria attended the awards luncheon with Sonya Khan, Annie Porfido & Samantha Kern
2nd Place - Web Design - Sonya Khan & Annie Porfido
4th Place - Sports Marketing - Elisabeth Pagliuca
4th Place - Business Law - Samantha Kern
5th Place - Business Law - Brian Gordon
Norah Liang's Work To Be Presented At Cold Spring Harbor Lab Lecture on June 8th
Mrs. Lorraine Meyer and her Corporate Raider Interns welcomed 55 businesses at Career Connections Exploration Day on March 25, 2010. Over nine hundred students attended the event.
Upon arrival at the gym, questionnaire worksheets were given to each student to help guide their conversations with the various business leaders. They recorded their conversations for future reference and discussion of career direction. Professionals and organizations provided the students with information on educational criteria and job requirements for careers in their organizations and/or field of study. A number of the business areas were staffed by former Patchogue-Medford students.
It was an educational day for business attendees and students alike. For some students it even led to employment with attending organizations.
PMHS Bridge Builders
Robert Pearson, Physics Teacher,1st Place: JulieAnn Soeder,2nd Place: Alec Lovascio, 4th Place: Dominick Raimondi,5th Place: Jonathan Greene
PMHS Senior Jonathon Greene Placed 2nd at the Long Island Science And Engineering Fair
Class of 2010 Top Ten
In order of weighted rank, they are: Norah Liang,
Ali Syed, Michael Accardo, Michael Fisher, Kayla Gogarty, Parth Patel, Xiao Ling Zhuang, Laura Stoss, Emily Zurl, and Corina Yee. We congratulate all the students for their outstanding academic achievements and wish them luck in the future!
Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund and Make-A-Wish Soccer Tournament
The students of PMHS organized a soccer tournament on March 3, 2010 to raise money for the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund and Make-A-Wish foundation. They had a total of 12 teams register which raised $615 in donations. It was an exciting tournament right to the final game where it was decided by a shoot-out. A great time was had by all and it was wonderful to see the sportmanship between all of the students and teams!
Pictured L to R:Erica Flowers, Michelle Kawko, Joe Rodriguez, Holly Ventimiglia, Stephanie Marran
