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Westhampton Beach High School senior Willow DuBrovin earned a black belt in Soo Bahk Do, the oldest Korean martial art. Doing so required her to take part in a three-hour test with no breaks. She demonstrated mastery of basic moves, 120 standard/jump kicks, three forms, two rounds of sparring, 120 punches in 30 seconds, one-step sparring, self-defense, a jump-back kick double board break, general knowledge and an essay. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Southampton High School senior Carlos Bernal Mendoza was recently selected to participate in the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership. Institute. With him is Assemblyman Phil Ramos. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL
Southampton High School senior Emma Vail was recently awarded as a Senior Leader for the Rotary Youth Leadership Association District 7255 program. Southampton sophomores Reese Swiatocha, Julia Vail and Kaylee Grigo attended RYLA this year as participants. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Bridgehampton School students recently walked to the historical Bridgehampton Museum for an insightful visit. COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Students and staff from Raynor Country Day School visited Mystic, CT, last week. Upon arrival, the group visited the Mystic Aquarium and then explored Mystic Seaport. In addition to visiting the many shops and businesses on the seaport boardwalk, the group boarded the historic Charles W. Morgan. The group explored the restored 1841 whaleship from the bottom bunk to the top mast. Following the full-day adventure, the group boarded the ferry and headed back to Long Island. COURTESY RAYNOR COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
As part of a districtwide social and emotional learning day, Southampton High School hosted a color run on May 21. Students ran on the school’s track and were coated in colors as they raced. The day also featured a workshop and circle activities presented by the Eagle Academy Foundation and I Dream organization. At the elementary and intermediate schools, students were treated to special performances by the Harlem Wizards and other social and emotional learning activities throughout the day. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Staff Writer on May 26, 2025