Patchogue-Medford High School
| Patchogue-Medford High School Navy (SEAL) LT Michael P. Murphy Campus  | |
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181 Buffalo Avenue Medford Long Island Medford, New York, Suffolk 11763 United States | |
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| School type | PUBLIC |
| Established | 1972 |
| Opened | 1972 |
| School district | Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District |
| Superintendent | Dr. Michael Hynes[1] |
| School code | 009 |
| Principal | Dr. Randy Rusielewicz [2] |
| Gender | co-ed |
| Number of students | 3,000 |
| • Grade 12 | 636 |
| Average class size | 28 |
| Classes offered | AP computer science A and AB; AP European History, AP Environmental Science; Statics, Graphic Design, Literacy Support,Welding, AP Language and Composition |
| Language | English, Spanish, French, and Italian |
| Hours in school day | 6 hours |
| Color(s) | Red and Black |
| Slogan | "Pride Matters" |
| Team name | Raiders |
| Website | http://www.pmschools.org/HS.cfm?subpage=481659 |
Patchogue-Medford High School (colloquially Pat-Med) is a public high school in Medford, New York, which is located in Suffolk County, Long Island, in the United States. The school is part of Patchogue-Medford School District. The campus was renamed "Navy (SEAL) LT Michael P. Murphy Campus" after the US NAVY SEAL, Michael P. Murphy.[3]
Academics
According to 2007 data, 89.9% of Patchogue-Medford graduates earn a New York State Regent's diploma. 48% percent of graduates plan to attend 4 year college, and 33.6% plan to attend a 2 year college,[4] such as nearby Suffolk County Community College.
Notable alumni
- Chandra Om - musician, author (1988)
- Kevin Connolly (1992) - Actor[5][6]
- Michael P. Murphy (1994) - United States Navy SEAL killed in action in 2005, first person to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Afghanistan[7][8]
- Paul Regina (1974) (1956–2006) - Actor, well known role in 1980s series Brothers[9]
- Renée Felice Smith - (2003)- Actress, best known for portraying Nell Jones on NCIS: Los Angeles[10]
- Paul O'Neill - Owner and Principal Composer Trans-Siberian Orchestra[11]
- Marcus Stroman (2009) - Professional Baseball Player for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball
References
- ↑ "Locantore Named Next Superintendent".
- ↑ "Patchogue-Medford High School Administration".
- ↑ http://www.pmschools.org/news.cfm?story=85650
- ↑ "Newsday: High School Graduates". Retrieved 2009-05-29.
- ↑ "Kevin Connolly heads home to Long Island.....". The Insider. February 1, 2009. Retrieved February 9, 2010.("He was even the homecoming king in '92 at Patchogue-Medford High School.")
- ↑ La Monica, Mark (June 11, 2006). "A rocky start? Hardly". Newsday. Retrieved February 9, 2010.("After graduating from high school in 1992...")
- ↑ Hernandez, Raymond (October 22, 2007). "A Protector as a Child, Honored as a Hero". The New York Times. Retrieved February 9, 2010.("He was a member of the National Honor Society in Patchogue-Medford High School.")
- ↑ Evans, Martin C.; Thomas, Katie (July 7, 2005). "Amid grief, pride, A father from Patchogue pays tribute to his son, a Navy SEAL killed in Afghanistan". Newsday. Retrieved February 9, 2010.("Murphy, 29, was a member of the Class of 1994 at Patchogue- Medford High School, where he played varsity football.")
- ↑ Bonilla, Denise M. (February 4, 2006). "Paul Regina, 49, progressive actor, family man". Newsday. Retrieved February 9, 2010.("raised in Medford and graduated from Patchogue-Medford High School in 1974")
- ↑ "Biography for Renée Felice Smith". IMDb. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
- ↑ http://www.trans-siberian.com/about/composers.php/. Missing or empty
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Coordinates: 40°48′32″N 72°59′18″W / 40.80889°N 72.98833°W
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