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Hampton Bays athletes commit to colleges

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Three Hampton Bays High School seniors were honored during a ceremony on May 31 for committing to continue athletics in college.
The Hampton Bays School District congratulates the following students:
Mia Camey — Manhattanville College, lacrosse
Kaz Pensa-Johnson — SUNY Cortland, basketball
Maizie Poulakis — Utica University, track and field

Date Added: 6/1/2023

Hampton Bays students entering the military honored at ceremony

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High school seniors from the Hampton Bays, Southampton and Westhampton Beach school districts who have committed to entering the military upon graduation were honored at a fourth annual ceremony at Agawam Park in Southampton on May 25.

During the formal event, the seniors — who represent the 1% of graduates who commit to the military each year — were presented with proclamations and accolades. Their families were given blue star flags.

The ceremony included musical military tributes and several speakers who offered congratulations and well wishes.

The Hampton Bays School District congratulates the following seniors who will be entering military service: Christopher Martinez (Marines), Noah Thompson (Air National Guard) and Jonathan Vieira (Marines).

Date Added: 5/26/2023

Hampton Bays boys track team soars at county meet

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The Hampton Bays High School boys varsity track team had a stellar performance with several first-place wins at the Suffolk County Section XI C Championships on May 23.

Liam Sutton took first place in the 400 hurdles with a time of 57.78, Matthew Papajohn earned first in the 400-meter dash with a time of 50.28 and Charlie Garcia took first place in the 200-meter dash with a time of 22.58. Additionally, the 4x400 team, made up of Eddie Benenaula, Garcia, Papajohn and Sutton, are the new county champions, placing first with a time of 3:34.82.

The Hampton Bays School District extends its congratulations to the athletes.

Date Added: 5/24/2023

Elementary mathematicians place third at state tournament

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Three impressive Hampton Bays Elementary School fourth graders took third place at the prestigious 2023 New York State Education Department First in Math Tournament held in Albany on May 20.

Jack Huebner, William Loudenslager and Annabel Ramsay showcased their math skills as they represented Hampton Bays Elementary School during the highly competitive competition.

The students earned their spots in the competition after receiving top scores on a 15-minute, online tournament qualifier test. They were among a select group of students from only seven schools on Long Island and 150 across the state to have qualified.

The Hampton Bays School District extends its congratulations to the students for their win.

Date Added: 5/23/2023

Hampton Bays seniors earn Suffolk Zone Awards

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Hampton Bays High School seniors Brianna Quiros and Liam Sutton were recently honored by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance as winners of the Suffolk Zone Award. The seniors were selected based on their outstanding character, exceptional leadership in the school environment, and status as a physical fitness role model for other students. Quiros, a member of the Hampton Bays volleyball team, will be attending Quinnipiac University in the fall. Sutton, who runs on his school’s winter and spring track teams, will study at Northeastern University. The Hampton Bays School District congratulates both students on this well-deserved honor.

Date Added: 5/16/2023