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The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black

The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black

The Red and Black's newest Editor in Chief is excited to welcome everyone back to a great school year, and has plans to take the Red and Black to new heights.
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A Letter from the 2024-2025 Editor in Chief
Allyson McGowan, Editor in Chief • September 10, 2024

Dear Readers, I want to start this article off by welcoming everyone back to what I hope is going to be a great school year. I am incredibly...

Each student who takes theater has a chance to stand in this classroom and perform in front of their classmates.
Opinion
How Ms. Carota's Theater Class Shaped My High School Experience
Sadie Wisniewski, Staff Writer • March 15, 2024

It all started when I was in eighth grade and a guidance counselor came into my classroom to talk to the class about course options for the following year since we would be entering high school. We...

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In the first installment of The Elective Spotlight, we'll be diving into the science elective Meteorology. Original Canva created by Allyson McGowan.
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The Elective Spotlight
Allyson McGowan, Editor in Chief • September 18, 2024

With numerous electives being offered each year, it can be a challenge for students to decide which elective they want to pursue. Due to that,...

Before being in the Patchogue -Medford School District Mrs. Depoo worked in a specialized school in the city. For many of the students who attended this school English was not their first language. Some of them even spoke foreign languages such as Mandarin. After that, she worked at the Middle Country School District. This is her first year in Patchogue-Medford, she was a leave replacement at the High School, and a permanent sub at Oregon Middle School.
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Featuring PMHS Teachers
Sadie Wisniewski, Staff Writer • May 6, 2024

Our seventh featured teacher is Ms. Depoo. Although Ms.Depoo is not currently teaching at the high school she has already done so much for the...

President of the Patchogue-Medford Congress of Teachers (PMCT) Kevin Toolan feels that the goal of an educator should be to "set children on a path" and contends, "If you're looking to inspire children to be good characters, good citizens, this is the profession for you." Image created by Ceania Gonzales
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The State of Our Unions
Carlo Costigliola, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024

Unions are often regarded as fundamental aspects of our country’s history. Contemporary workplace commonalities, such as Worker’s Compensation...

A&E
Screenshot of The Tortured Poets Department on Apple Music. Album release is April 19th, 2024.
A&E
The Tortured Poets Department
Avea Intravia, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024

On February 4th, 2024, Taylor Swift once again made history at the 66th Annual Grammys when she took home her fourth Grammy for Album of the...

These April releasing books are already speculated to be at the top of the charts.
A&E
Most Anticipated Books for April
Allyson McGowan, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024

April is a busy month for book readers, as there are a lot of amazing new books being released. From dark mysteries to cute romances, there’s...

The Academy Awards are this Sunday - read about all of the nominees of this year's top films and take the poll
A&E
A Look at the 2024 Oscars
Avea Intravia, Staff Writer • March 7, 2024

It’s finally March, and that means something very special for cinephiles; it’s Oscars Season! 2023 was an incredible year for cinema,...

Film Finders (PODCAST)
Film Finders (PODCAST)
Keith
Keith
Arianna Kelly-Weihberg and Aliyah Hernandez October 8, 2024

Keith is a magician at our school that has been doing magic for six to seven years. He does coin tricks, card tricks and his favorite thing to...

PMHS Varsity Girls Field Hockey posed alongside Bay Shore is to commemorate the anniversary of September 11th.
Raider TV - Season 6, episode 1
September 16, 2024
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Raider TV - Season 5, episode 6
Raider TV - Season 5, episode 6
March 28, 2024
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Dusk settles over the home of Raiders Baseball.
Sports
Raiders Baseball: What's Next?
April 16, 2024

Baseball: America's national pastime and first professional sport. Since its conception as a legitimized...

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PWHL NY vs Boston as UBS Arena. Photo courtesy of M. Sullivan
Sports
A New Era for Women's Hockey
Allyson McGowan, Staff Writer • March 26, 2024

The Professional Women's Hockey League, or PWHL for short, is a new league for professional women's hockey...

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PMHS Sophomore broke the high school Track record this year.
Sports
Fraser Breaks School Record
Reah Gonzales, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024

Sophomore, Evan Fraser, breaks the PMHS Track record with 36.84 second time. The sophomore has been running...

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