This spring, Ward Melville High School students stepped beyond the classroom and into the community to take a stand against underage drinking. As part of their health curriculum, students participated in the Sticker Shock Campaign, an annual initiative led by the Town of Brookhaven’s Drug Prevention Coalition.

The campaign challenges students to create impactful sticker slogans and designs reminding adults of the legal and ethical consequences of providing alcohol or vape products to minors. From the many creative submissions, the coalition selected three standout designs to be printed and used in the campaign.

Students then visited several local businesses, including 7-Eleven on Old Town Road, Setauket Beer & Beverage and Luigi’s Pizzeria, where they placed the stickers on cases of alcohol, vape products, pizza boxes and bags. The goal: to “shock” the community into awareness and spark conversations about prevention.

This youth-led effort empowers students to take an active role in promoting safer, healthier choices in their community and serves as a powerful reminder of the impact young voices can have in driving positive change.

Date Added: 6/11/2025

Ward Melville High School held a heartfelt celebration recognizing 10 outstanding students and 10 influential staff members as the first-ever recipients of the Green and Gold Award.

The award was created to honor students who have made a meaningful impact at Ward Melville by fostering school spirit, uplifting others and contributing positively to the overall school environment. In turn, each senior selected for this honor invited one staff member who played a significant role in shaping their high school experience.

In a moving ceremony attended by family and friends, students and staff members took turns delivering brief speeches about one another, sharing personal stories and heartfelt gratitude. The evening was filled with laughter, smiles and touching moments of appreciation.

Congratulations to the 2025 Green and Gold Award recipients:

Student Honorees

* Isabella Caracci
* Christopher Christian
* Brandon Giambalvo
* Ella Ignacio
* Jake Kunzler
* Yu Xuan Liu
* Araju Patel
* Peyton Phillips
* Matthew Stein
* Jason Stiles

Staff Honorees

* Terri Etheridge
* Brianna Gobetz
* Vinny Oliver
* Walter Olsen
* Lisa Primerano
* Stacey Russo
* Cheryl Taborsky
* Kim Taliercio
* Vinny Tunkel
* Janine Verdi

This inaugural event set a new tradition at Ward Melville, celebrating the connections and community spirit that define the Patriot experience.

Date Added: 6/10/2025

Ward Melville High School proudly celebrated the achievements of its graduating seniors at the annual Senior Awards Ceremony, recognizing outstanding academic, artistic and leadership accomplishments across a wide array of disciplines.

The ceremony highlighted exceptional student performance in English, mathematics, science, history, business, world languages, technology, the arts and more. Notable honorees included National Merit Scholarship Finalists, Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars, and recipients of prestigious distinctions such as the Attorney General Letitia James Triple C Award and the Thomas DiNapoli State Comptroller Student Achievement Award.

Among the students recognized were:

* Agata Arkhipkina – Excellence in Poetry and Creative Writing.
* Reed Bhella – Excellence in United States History.
* Eden Blatt – Principles of Engineering Award.
* Robert Boswell – Excellence in Character and Leadership in the English Classroom.
* Justine Bushman – Duke Ellington Award, English Effort and Initiative Award.
* Madison Calvanese – Best in Forensics.
* Isabella Caracci – Excellence in Law - Shirley Lynch Scholarship.
* Dhikshika Cherivirala – Graphic Arts Award.
* Allexia Chou – Italian.
* Christopher Christian – Attorney General Letitia James Triple C Award.
* Hannah Coffin – 3D Art Award.
* Hazel Cohas – Thomas DiNapoli Office of the State Comptroller Student Achievement Award.
* Lily De Bei – Excellence in Character and Leadership in the English Classroom, Excellence in Social Studies.
* Aala DeLorenzo Freidank – English Effort and Initiative Award.
* Madeline Dundon – English Theater Award.
* Katie Duong – National Merit Scholarship Finalist, National Merit Scholarship Winner, Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar.
* Nicolaus Feldmann – Mechatronics I and II Award.
* Julia Gallery – English Theater Award.
* Ash Garcia-Diaz – Graphic Arts Award.
* Kate Gmytrasiewicz – Excellence in Economics.
* Callie Goodrow – Mechatronics III and IV Award, Woodworking IV Award.
* Dylan Grant – Outstanding Business Student.
* Luca Greggo – Excellence in Overview of Calculus Honors.
* Althea Grubbs-Aubrecht – Excellence in Character and Leadership in the English Classroom.
* Katherine Hanson – National School Choral Award, NSDC Award for Academic Growth and Student Leadership.
* Khizer Hassan – Woodworking III Award.
* Kaitlyn Horn – Spanish.
* Joanna Huang – National School Orchestra Award.
* Sarah Jablonsky – English Achievement Award, Best in Chemistry Award, Excellence in AP Calculus BC.
* Aaron Karim – English Effort and Initiative Award.
* Katherine Kelton – English Achievement Award.
* Livia La Camera – Excellence in Literature Study and Analysis.
* Daniel Liang – Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar, Nefarious Nine Award.
* Remus Liff – Al Schwartz Honorary Award in Science, Excellence in Literature Study and Analysis, Social Science Scholar Award.
* Erinn Luo – Excellence in Poetry and Creative Writing, Nefarious Nine Award.
* Tyler Matukonis – Excellence in Written Composition and Rhetoric, Nefarious Nine Award, Science in Society Award, Worst Judges Survival Award.
* Collin McCabe – Al Schwartz Honorary Award in Science.
* Jack Mitrani – Excellence in Literature Study and Analysis, Nefarious Nine Award, Science in Society Award.
* Melina Montgomery – French.
* Jeremiah Moody – Video Production Award.
* Daniel Nemesure – Excellence in Psychology.
* Montanna Nemeth – Excellence in Health and Physical Education.
* Brielle Norton – Outstanding Business Student.
* Grace Pantano – Attorney General Letitia James Triple C Award, NSDC Award for Academic Growth and Student Leadership.
* Ava Perrotta – Excellence in Literature Study and Analysis, Thomas DiNapoli Student Achievement Award.
* Sophie Reed – Excellence in Pre-Calculus.
* CeJae Reynolds – English Achievement Award.
* Kate Ronzoni – Excellence in Law - Shirley Lynch Scholarship.
* Sophia Rosalia – Office of the Attorney General Civic Ambassador Award.
* Lauren Schneider – Excellence in World History.
* Ryan Scriven – Al Schwartz Honorary Award in Science, Excellence in Political Science, Excellence in Written Composition and Rhetoric, Multiple Languages.
* Annabella Segnini – Best in Sports Medicine, Excellence in AP Calculus AB.
* Alexander Singer – Best in Science Overall, National Merit Scholarship Finalist, Nefarious Nine Award, Outstanding Participation on Math Team, Worst Judges Survival Award.
* Mallika Singh – Nefarious Nine Award.
* Sean Skinner – InSTAR All-Star, Nefarious Nine Award, Excellence in AP Statistics, National Merit Scholarship Finalist, National Merit Scholarship Winner, Robotics Award, Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar, Worst Judges Survival Award.
* Alexander Song – Excellence in Differential Equations, National Merit Scholarship Finalist, Best in Physics.
* Katherine Specht – Best in Environmental Science, ASL, Excellence in AP Computer Science Principles, Suffolk County Executive Public Service Award.
* Jason Stiles – Excellence in Health and Physical Education.
* Keifer Stroff – Excellence in Written Composition and Rhetoric.
* Sophia Syritsyna – Excellence in Character and Leadership in the English Classroom.
* Maxwell Thompson – Excellence in Sociology.
* Mikaela Tucci – English Effort and Initiative Award.
* Adriana Victoriano – Best in Biology Award.
* Amit Vishnia – John Philip Sousa Award.
* Michael Wei – Excellence in Data Structures, National Merit Scholarship Finalist, Outstanding Participation on CS and Coding Club.
* Oliver Wu – Excellence in AP History, Excellence in Written Composition and Rhetoric.
* Zoe Xiao – Outstanding Art Student Award.
* Shirley Xiong – Nefarious Nine Award, Math Departmental Award.
* Aimee Yang – AP Art Award, National Merit Scholarship Finalist.
* Judy Zhao – InSTAR Publication Award, Nefarious Nine Award.
* Steven Zhong – English Achievement Award, Excellence in AP Computer Science A, Excellence in Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra, Best in Environmental Science.

Congratulations to all award recipients for their remarkable accomplishments and lasting impact on the Ward Melville community. The Class of 2025 has left a legacy of excellence, and their futures shine bright.

Date Added: 6/6/2025

Ward Melville High School’s valedictorian for the Class of 2025, Oliver Wu, was recently recognized at the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association’s annual Valedictorian Luncheon. The event celebrates the academic achievements of Suffolk County’s top graduates. Wu, a standout scholar and leader, was honored alongside other distinguished students from across the county.

The Three Village Central School District extends its congratulations to Oliver Wu for his exceptional accomplishments and for representing the district with pride.

Date Added: 6/4/2025

Detective Sgt. James Johnson of the Suffolk County Police Department recently visited Ward Melville High School to speak with students in Ms. Stringer’s Criminal Justice Honors classes. His presentation offered an eye-opening look into the realities of human trafficking, a crime that affects countless individuals around the world.

During his visit, Detective Sgt. Johnson explained what human trafficking is, how it impacts victims and the investigative steps law enforcement takes to combat it. Students were given a firsthand look at the challenges officers face in identifying and stopping traffickers, as well as the crucial role that education and public awareness play in prevention.

The visit provided students with valuable insight into the complexities of this global issue and reinforced the importance of informed, community-based efforts in fighting human trafficking.

 

 

Date Added: 6/2/2025