Jason Cohen, director of health, physical education and athletics for the Westhampton Beach School District, proudly announces that the following students, teams and coaches have received postseason recognition for their participation in the winter sports program. Multiple Westhampton Beach winter student-athletes earned designation as All-State, All-Island, All-County, All-Division, All-League and All-Conference in their respective sports.

Girls Basketball

Team: League Champions, undefeated

All-League: Sandra Clarke, Kate Sweet, Shannon Sweet and Jasmine Taylor

All-County: Sandra Clarke and Kate Sweet

All-Tournament Team: Sandra Clarke and Shannon Sweet

All-Conference: Sandra Clarke, Kate Sweet and Jasmine Taylor

All-County Academic: Shannon Sweet

Unsung Hero: Chole Blowes

League 5 Player of the Year: Sandra Clarke




Boys Basketball

All-League: Truman Hahn

All-County: Jorden Bennett

All-Conference, All-Division: Jorden Bennett

All-County Academic: Dante Quinones



Girls Winter Track

All-League, All-Conference: Lily Strebel

All-Academic: Halle Geller



Boys Winter Track

All-County Academic: Marcus Haynia


Wrestling

All-League: Dylan Blenk, Darren Cangelosi, Carmine Esposito, Andrew Lewis

and Dylan Razzano

All-County, All-State: Lily Blenk



Boys Cross-Country

Coach of the Year: Hannah Martin

All-League: Dylan Blenk, Magnus Haynia, Marcus Haynia and John Reilly

All-County: John Reilly



Competition Cheer

All-Classification: Lana Blowes

All-Academic: Emily Edwards

Date Added: 3/26/2025

To celebrate National Foreign Language Week, Westhampton Beach High School students participated in a multicultural fair held in their school’s cafeteria. Hosted by the Spanish and French clubs, students had the opportunity to share their culture and try foods from around the world.

Date Added: 3/25/2025

This summer, Westhampton Beach High School junior Emma O’Came will be attending the prestigious Stony Brook Simons Summer Research Program. She is the second Westhampton Beach High School student to earn entry into the highly competitive program; only 4% of all applicants are accepted.

As part of the six-week program, O’Came will be working under the mentorship of Dr. Kathryn Gunn in the university’s department of biochemistry and cell biology.

O’Came said she is looking forward to the opportunity to work in a lab and learn more about the research process.

She became interested in research after attending the University of Pennsylvania Biomedical Research Academy last summer. “I found research is something I really enjoyed,” she said.

Since then, she enrolled in her school’s AP Research program and has studied the effects of UV light on infant clothing and the relationship between genes and cancer. 

“Emma is highly motivated, hardworking and bright. She is a student who will absolutely make the most of this incredible research opportunity, said science research teacher Dr. Dianna Gobler.

To earn her spot in the summer program, O’Came was required to participate in a highly selective application process that included her impressive academic record and recommendations from her teachers.

Apart from her research, O’Came serves as president and founder of her school’s new Science Club. She is also vice president of her school’s French Club and a member of her school’s varsity volleyball team. Outside of school, she is a lifeguard and member of the Westhampton Junior Ambulance. 

 

Date Added: 3/20/2025

Westhampton Beach High School teacher Bryan Schaumloffel was recently named VFW Post 5350’s Secondary Teacher of the Year during an awards ceremony at the VFW Hall. He earned the designation for his dedication to his students.

“From the first day he arrived at Westhampton Beach, his dedication to the students and athletes of the district has not wavered,” said Korey Williams, VFW member and fellow social studies teacher who spoke on behalf of Schaumloffel at the ceremony. “His focus on teamwork, discipline and leadership, whether in the classroom or on the football field, makes him more than worthy of the title ‘Teacher of the Year.’”

During his 28-year tenure teaching U.S. history, economics and participation in government, Schaumloffel has encouraged his students to share photographs of relatives who have served in the military for a classroom wall of honor. The wall currently features over 100 photos.

In addition to teaching, Schaumloffel coaches the varsity football team.

Schaumloffel also serves as a Blue and Gold Officer at the United States Naval Academy, where his daughter is in her second year. As a Blue and Gold Officer, he helps prospective candidates of the academy navigate the admissions process. He will be attending the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Educators and Key Leaders Workshop this spring to gain insight on how the United States Marine Corps turns recruits into Marines.

The Westhampton Beach School District extends its congratulations to Schaumloffel for his unwavering support of the students of the district.

Date Added: 3/14/2025

Westhampton Beach High School students Ava Kuklis and William Sultan recently performed on clarinet and tuba, respectively, with the New York State Band Directors Association High School Honor Band in Syracuse. They were selected to perform based on their NYSSMA solo ratings and teacher recommendations. The Westhampton Beach School District extends its congratulations to the student-musicians.

 

 

Date Added: 3/12/2025