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 student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black

Ceania Gonzales, Editor in Chief

All content by Ceania Gonzales
Students' phones began displaying emergency alerts after the event.

[Photo] Quake Shakes Pat Med

Allyson McGowan, Mikaela Carreno, and Carlo Costigliola
April 5, 2024
Be sure to show your support for World Down Syndrome Day. Image courtesy of Ms. Meehan via Canva

Disability is Not a Dirty Word

Ceania Gonzales, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2024
AP Research students, Isaac Varghese and Liam Halpin performing Step 1 of DNA barcoding: extraction. Preparing their lichens by performing a cycle of breaking down their samples into microscopic samples holding DNA, they get ready for Step 2: amplification.

Breaking Down Life Into DNA

Ceania Gonzales, Editor in Chief
December 21, 2023
World Language Honor Society welcomed its new members while also recognizing those students who earned the SEAL of Biliteracy.

FAQs: The Seal of Civic Readiness and Seal of Biliteracy at PMHS

Ceania Gonzales, Editor in Chief
December 15, 2023
PMHS student journalists from the Red & Black, Raider TV, and the Journalism class ventured to NYC to participate in the 83rd annual CSPA Fall Conference.

The Red & Black Takes on Columbia University!

Ceania Gonzales, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2023
Actor Matthew Perry died suddenly this past weekend at the age of 54. Fans of all ages know Perry who starred as Chandler Bing on the hit TV series, Friends.

[Photo] The One Where the World Lost a Friend

October 31, 2023
Actor Matthew Perry died suddenly this past weekend at the age of 54. Fans of all ages know Perry who starred as Chandler Bing on the hit TV series, Friends.

The One Where the World Lost a Friend

Ceania Gonzales, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2023

Raider TV Season 5, Episode 1

October 11, 2023
The Senior Fashion Show (pictured here in March 2019) was a staple at PMHS. Not only was it a major fundraiser for the class, it was a chance to get together as a community and have a great time. The grand finale tradition features seniors lining our high school stage in their college apparel.

Will PMHS Walk the Runway Again?

Ceania Gonzales, Editor in Chief
September 29, 2023
Raider Stadium was alive with energy and enthusiasm at the Support the Troop varsity football game. Students, staff, and community members came out in full force under the lights to enjoy the game.

Raiders Support the Troops at Pat-Med’s First Home Game

Julian Frey and Ceania Gonzales
September 27, 2023
Esme Warmuth, PMHS class of 2022, joined WGA strikers in NYC during the summer to demand higher wages and better creative protections for writers in the entertainment industry.

Lights, Camera…Protest? 100+ Days Later, Hollywood Writers Continue to Protest

Ceania Gonzales, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2023
Seniors show off their custom t-shirts gifted from the team's underclassmen as they get ready for the match.

Senior Day for Girls Varsity Tennis (Slideshow)

Ceania Gonzales, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2023
For the past few years, senior prom on Main Street has been the choice venue - are we ready to return to indoors?

Main St. or Venue: Where Will Next Year’s Senior Prom Be Held?

Ceania Gonzales, Editor in Chief
September 14, 2023
The Red & Black's newest Editor in Chief, Ceania Gonzales ushers us into another great year!

Letter from the 2023-2024 Red & Black Editor in Chief

Ceania Gonzales, Editor in Chief
September 8, 2023
NHS members escorted ninth graders around our building and answered their questions.

Ms. Barlowe and Ms. Sclafani are our Class of 2027 advisers!

NHS members assist incoming ninth graders with schedules and touring our building before the first day of the 2023-2024 school year!

[Photo] Welcome to the Class of 2027!

September 8, 2023
Seniors show off their new rings at the Class Ring breakfast.

Are Class Rings Becoming a Thing of the Past?

Ceania Gonzales, Editor in Chief
September 6, 2023

Raider TV – season 4, episode 8

Ceania Gonzales, Executive Producer
May 31, 2023
The Raider TV team joined 40 other Long Island high schools at BASH, hosted at Hofstra University.

Raider TV Takes On BASH 2023

Ceania Gonzales, Executive Producer
May 16, 2023

[Video] Raider TV – season 4, episode 7

April 17, 2023
Cathy LoSchiavo (left) and Joe LoSchiavo (right) representing F.A.M.E.’s roots at the Applebee’s Tri-M/F.A.M.E. fundraiser!

[Photo] Going Back in Time: Discovering F.A.M.E.’s Roots

Reah Gonzales, Staff Writer/Field Reporter
April 29, 2023

[Video] Raider TV – season 4, episode 6

March 28, 2023

[Video] Raider TV – Season 4, episode 5

March 13, 2023
Moncerath Gutierrez (9th grade), Ava Munizaga (10th grade), Ceania Gonzales (11th grade), Mallory Rettig (11th grade), Rithika Sivapokaran (11th grade), and Karina Tiniganay (11th Grade) represented PMHS this past weekend!

March is Women’s History Month: The Power in Empowerment

Ceania Gonzales, Executive Producer
March 7, 2023

[Video] Raider TV – season 4, episode 4

February 16, 2023

[Video] Raider TV – season 4, episode 3

December 19, 2022
Ohm Patel (LTG), Aurora Dougherty (Secretary), and Bryan Frascogna (President) reveal the creative and unique corner bookmarks made by Key Club members during the Divisional.

Key Club Makes Its Mark at 2022 Divisional

Ceania Gonzales, Executive Producer - Raider TV
December 15, 2022

[Video] Raider TV – season 4, episode 1

October 31, 2022

[Video] Raiderbowl 2022 Hightlights (VIDEO)

September 21, 2022
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