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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
Stella Rae Wilkins

Stella Rae Wilkins, Staff Reporter, Co-Anchor, Photographer

Gr. 12

“You must strive to find your own voice because the longer you wait to begin, the less likely you are going to find it at all.” -John Keating

All content by Stella Rae Wilkins
Settle in with a good book that still attracts readers so many years later.

Alumnus Corner

Stella Rae Wilkins, Staff Writer
January 13, 2020
Alejandro, A.J. and Matt proudly wear the colors of their next place of adventure.

Raider Decision Day

Stella Rae Wilkins, Staff Writer/Co-Anchor (Raider TV)
May 18, 2018
PATMED for Parkland is student-created chance to stand with students in the fight to end gun violence.

PMHS Will March For Our Lives…

Stella Rae Wilkins, Staff Reporter/Co-Anchor/Photographer
March 20, 2018

[Video] Music in Our Schools

Stella Wilkins, Co-Anchor & Reporter
March 5, 2018
R. Wilkins in Gateway Playhouse Production of Seussical Jr.

To Act or Not to Act

Stella Rae Wilkins, Staff Writer/Co-Anchor (Raider TV)
January 18, 2018
Festive decor at MacArthur Airport

PMHS Musical Ensembles Bring Cheer to Weary Travelers

Stella Rae Wilkins, Staff Reporter/Co-Anchor/Photographer
December 27, 2017
Boat decorated for the holidays

Kickoff to Thanksgiving

Stella Rae Wilkins, Staff Writer/Co-Anchor (Raider TV)
November 20, 2017
Sheet music of selected songs to be performed at competition.

Music To Our Ears

Stella Rae Wilkins, Staff Writer/Raider TV Co-Anchor
November 15, 2017
Theater class volunteers at Trick or Treat Street this past Halloween.

How Can Theater Set You On A Path To Success?

Stella Rae Wilkins, Staff Writer/Co-Anchor (Raider TV)
October 15, 2017
Varsity football team pictured before the game.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Stella Rae Wilkins, Staff Writer/Co-Anchor (Raider TV)
October 8, 2017
Dr. Frank Verdone, husband of HS teacher, Mary Verdone, and author of Living (Not Dying) With ALS.

[Photo] Community Bands Together to 'Strike Out ALS'

May 18, 2017
PMHS track and field crowded with students out to support ALS: Ride for Life event.

Dr. Frank Verdone

Mike Corso, president of NHS, and Mrs. Sweda-Abrescia, NHS advisor.

The community walks around the HS track on Thursday, May 18 for ALS: Ride for Life

Participants begin the walk around the track at this year's ALS: Ride for Life

PMHS students enjoy beautiful weather as they walk to support a worthy cause.

Families and community members alike came out in support of ALS: Ride for Life

As part of the festivities, a balloon artist was there to entertain kids and families.

Children got their faces painted.

PMHS students played lawn games throughout the evening.

Chris Pendergast of Miller Place was diagnosed with ALS 24 years ago and was told he only had 3 years to live. Now, he is one of Long Island's most important advocates for ALS research.

[Photo] A New Treatment for ALS

May 19, 2017
PMHS dance team entertains the crowds at the ALS: Ride for Life event.

More PMHS students enjoy the beautiful weather as they come out in support of ALS: Ride for Life.

Mrs. Bing and Mrs. Cani, teachers and advisors, were part of the team responsible for organizing and fundraising for the event.

PMHS students played lawn games on the field.

The Pat Med community raised $8,000 to support ALS research. It was announced last night that the money would go toward local testing of a new treatment recently discovered.

Students used solo cups to spell out "STRIKE OUT ALS" on our field's fence.

The HS jazz band played throughout the evening.

Field adorned with decoration to support this event.

The HS jazz band played throughout the evening.

Students and community members alike gathered on our HS track & field to support ALS: Ride for Life.

Patchogue-Medford High School Junior Prom 2016

If Given the Chance

Stella Rae Wilkins, Contributor
May 14, 2017
The 2017 Hall of Fame Inductees (and/or representatives) stand together on stage.

The Forty Thieves display at the second annual Patchogue-Medford Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on Friday April 29, 2017.

Flowers filled the gym during the reception dinner.

Photos are inductees on display at the second annual Patchogue-Medford Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.

The PMHS auditorium fills with honorees, students, faculty, administration, and community members to honor those being inducted into the 2017 Hall of Fame.

[Photo] Where the Past is Always Present

May 1, 2017
Sean Dixon accepts the Raider Courage Award at the 2017 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Renowned clinical cardiologist, Dr. Debra Judelson graduated from PMHS in 1969.

Justin Valverde introduces the PMHS Varsity Football team of 1997.

The PMHS 1997 Varsity Football Team accepts the plaque honoring their induction into the Hall of Fame.

Representative on behalf of Inductee Paul Regina (deceased), Class of 1974.

A group photo includes Hall of Fame members, family representative, and student speaker honoring former PMHS teacher, Bert Pollock (deceased).

The Hall of Fame sign

Harry Farides, Vice President of the Hall Of Fame, speaking for Jake Parris.

Each year the HOF honors a "Person of the Year." This year it honored Trish Graham, President of the PM SEPTA.

Superintendent, Dr. Michael Hynes, watches ceremony from the stage.

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