Westhampton Beach High School student Anderson Hipp has earned a 2026 Teeny Award, which recognizes student talent across 20 school districts. Hipp won Outstanding Performance in a Musical for his performance as Patchy the Pirate in “The SpongeBob Musical.” This is his second Teeny Award and his seventh nomination. In 2024, he won Lead Role in a Play/Comedy for his portrayal of Black Stache in “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates Hipp on this recognition.