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The Red & Black

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 Patchogue-Medford Class of 2024 Top Ten students seen here with the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Donna Jones, and high school principal, Dr. Randy Rusielewicz.
News
10 Questions for the Top 10
Samantha Baldwin, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024

  The time has come, the announcement for the top 10! This year, two students tied* for number 3 position. In honor of this group's many...

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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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...

Mrs. D'Amico started fortune Fridays here at the high school because she believes in enforcing positivity throughout the school.
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Featuring PMHS Teachers
Sadie Wisniewski, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024

Our sixth featured teacher is Ms. D’Amico, a Reading teacher here at the high school. Before becoming a Reading teacher Ms. D’Amico was an...

Ms. Barresi at first wanted to go into law and be a lawyer, but then she discovered her passion for teaching.
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Featuring PMHS Teachers
Sadie Wisniewski, Staff Writer • March 24, 2024

Our fifth featured teacher is Ms. Barresi who is a teacher of Global History 1 for Freshman and Introduction to Psychology. Before working in...

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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,...

 New books are released every month, but these books are some of the most anticipated.
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Most Anticipated Books of March
Allyson McGowan, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024

These books are some of the most highly anticipated books to be released in March. Whether it be a cute romance or a small-town murder mystery,...

Film Finders (PODCAST)
Film Finders (PODCAST)
Varsity Football players are starting a new tradition. They will present their alternate jerseys to faculty or staff member who they identify has had a positive influence on them. This week was the kickoff to this new tradition.
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A New Tradition Begins

Raider TV - Season 5, episode 6
Raider TV - Season 5, episode 6
March 28, 2024
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Raider TV - Season 5, episode 5
Raider TV - Season 5, episode 5
January 26, 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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