Westhampton Beach High School senior Meghan Kelly has been named as one of 625 semifinalists to advance to the final round of the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars competition. She earned her spot for her impressive academic achievements and leadership abilities.

Kelly is her school’s Class of 2024 valedictorian, a member of the National, Math and Science honor societies, a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program and an AP Scholar with Distinction. She also received a perfect score on her AP Research exam and is a semifinalist in the Junior Sciences and Humanities Symposium.

When not studying, Kelly is an active member of her school’s varsity track team, pep band, Spanish Club and Interact Club. She is also a volunteer member of the Westhampton Junior Ambulance.

She plans to study biochemistry at Duke University in the fall.

Date Added: 5/2/2024

Westhampton Beach High School’s star runner Trevor Hayes took first place in the boys 2,000-meter steeplechase competition at the New York Relays meet at Icahn Stadium with a time 6:02.3 — a new Westhampton Beach High School record.

This is not Hayes’ first impressive run. He previously earned an All-American title following his performance at the Nike nationals. To acquire the title, Hayes took fifth place out of a field of 48 runners in the 2,000-meter steeplechase.

Hayes started running in eighth grade after earning an All-County award in tennis as a seventh grader. Since committing to running, Hayes has received multiple All-County, All-League and All-State recognitions in all three seasons of competitive running – cross-country and indoor and outdoor track. He also qualified for the Nike National Outdoor Championships in 2021, 2022 and 2023 in both the steeplechase and one-mile run.

As for academics, Hayes has earned a prestigious 2023 Heisman High School Scholarship award as part of the annual Heisman High School Scholarship competition. He is an honors student and a member of his school’s National Honor Society, for which he serves in the role of parliamentarian. He is also an Eagle Scout.

Hayes intends to study mechanical engineering in college.

The Westhampton Beach School District extends its congratulations to Trevor Hayes on this impressive accomplishment.

Date Added: 4/24/2024

Westhampton Beach High School students recently visited the district’s elementary school to spend time with kindergarten, first and second grade students. During the sessions, the high school students read books related to diversity and inclusivity and involved the students in hands-on activities related to the theme.

Date Added: 4/22/2024

The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates junior Lily Strebel on being named to Newsday’s top 50 Long Island girls track and field athletes. Lily was recognized for running 4:37.29 and placing ninth in the 1,500-meter race at last year’s outdoor state championship. She ran 4:43.93 in the same event at the Suffolk state qualifier.

Date Added: 4/19/2024

The Westhampton Beach High School Virtual Enterprise team, Soteria, took home top awards at the VE National Business Plan Competition, held April 11-12.

Team Soteria took first place in New York state before advancing and earning fifth place in the country. They competed against 200 teams at the state level and vied against 700 teams for their fifth-place finish at nationals.

Soteria is set up as a cybersecurity training business. The team’s members created

their business concept and formulated plans to market it.

The Westhampton Beach School District extends its congratulations to Soteria on their exceptional performance.

Date Added: 4/18/2024