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Seven rising seniors at Westhampton Beach High School are spending their summer immersed in science through Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Student Partnerships for Advanced Research and Knowledge program. Two of the students participating this year returned to the SPARK program to continue work on their Advanced Placement Research projects. Abigail Curran is studying microplastic association with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and Graelyn LoRusso is exploring sunscreen accumulation in larval clams. Both are using the lab’s Frontier Infrared Spectroscopy Beamline technology for their research. So far, new SPARK participants Halle Gellerew, Fahtima Iqbal, James Monseratte, Jordan Razzano and Zoey Rudolph have learned about infrared spectroscopy, designed and conducted a microplastic analysis experiment and determined the chemical composition of the plastic using infrared microscopy. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Seven rising seniors at Westhampton Beach High School are spending their summer immersed in science through Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Student Partnerships for Advanced Research and Knowledge program. Two of the students participating this year returned to the SPARK program to continue work on their Advanced Placement Research projects. Abigail Curran is studying microplastic association with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and Graelyn LoRusso is exploring sunscreen accumulation in larval clams. Both are using the lab’s Frontier Infrared Spectroscopy Beamline technology for their research. So far, new SPARK participants Halle Gellerew, Fahtima Iqbal, James Monseratte, Jordan Razzano and Zoey Rudolph have learned about infrared spectroscopy, designed and conducted a microplastic analysis experiment and determined the chemical composition of the plastic using infrared microscopy. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

The artwork of Hampton Bays High School student Mackenzie David is now on display as part of a new Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce communitywide art installation. The Shell Statue Art Project aims to showcase the Hampton Bays community through the installation of 32”x40” shell statues painted by Hampton Bays High School students and community artists. A total of 17 statues will be placed at various locations in the hamlet. David’s painted shell was the first to be unveiled during a ceremony on July 5 at Ponquogue Beach, where it will be permanently installed. It features a surfing theme. Future shells to be placed around the hamlet will feature a variety of other themes. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

The artwork of Hampton Bays High School student Mackenzie David is now on display as part of a new Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce communitywide art installation. The Shell Statue Art Project aims to showcase the Hampton Bays community through the installation of 32”x40” shell statues painted by Hampton Bays High School students and community artists. A total of 17 statues will be placed at various locations in the hamlet. David’s painted shell was the first to be unveiled during a ceremony on July 5 at Ponquogue Beach, where it will be permanently installed. It features a surfing theme. Future shells to be placed around the hamlet will feature a variety of other themes. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Students enrolled in Southampton Intermediate School’s Summer Academy are advancing their English language arts and math skills through an engaging four-week program. In addition to instructional time, students are participating in themed, weekly social-emotional learning activities that focus on self-acceptance, self-management, responsibility and social awareness. They also have taken field trips to Heart of the Hamptons and the Southampton African American Museum. Each week concludes with a full-filled spirit day that features games such as summer reading bingo, complete with prizes. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Students enrolled in Southampton Intermediate School’s Summer Academy are advancing their English language arts and math skills through an engaging four-week program. In addition to instructional time, students are participating in themed, weekly social-emotional learning activities that focus on self-acceptance, self-management, responsibility and social awareness. They also have taken field trips to Heart of the Hamptons and the Southampton African American Museum. Each week concludes with a full-filled spirit day that features games such as summer reading bingo, complete with prizes. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Sean Koski, Jill Zarin and Brian Kelly at MEND skincare's Jill Zarin Annual Luxury Luncheon on July 20. Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Sean Koski, Jill Zarin and Brian Kelly at MEND skincare's Jill Zarin Annual Luxury Luncheon on July 20. Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Sean Koski, Jill Zarin and Brian Kelly at MEND skincare's Jill Zarin Annual Luxury Luncheon on July 20 in Southampton. Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Sean Koski, Jill Zarin and Brian Kelly at MEND skincare's Jill Zarin Annual Luxury Luncheon on July 20 in Southampton. Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

On Flag Day at the Hampton Bays Elementary School, Superintendent Lars Clemensen honored Sylvia Smith, 99, of the hand Aldrich American Legion Auxiliary Unit 924. Smith will be 100 on September 11 and has attended many of the school district's veterans ceremonies. COURTESY PAM RYAN

On Flag Day at the Hampton Bays Elementary School, Superintendent Lars Clemensen honored Sylvia Smith, 99, of the hand Aldrich American Legion Auxiliary Unit 924. Smith will be 100 on September 11 and has attended many of the school district's veterans ceremonies. COURTESY PAM RYAN

Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Executive Director Kim Nichols, Kidd Squid owners, Grainne Coen and Rory McEvoy and Tess Pintchik, with Ashton and Alyssa at the ARF Hamptons 50 Pilsner release party and adoption event on Saturday at Kidd Squid Brewing Co. in Sag Harbor. KYRIL BROMLEY

Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Executive Director Kim Nichols, Kidd Squid owners, Grainne Coen and Rory McEvoy and Tess Pintchik, with Ashton and Alyssa at the ARF Hamptons 50 Pilsner release party and adoption event on Saturday at Kidd Squid Brewing Co. in Sag Harbor. KYRIL BROMLEY

Bridgehampton Chamber Music founders Ken Davidson and Marya Martin at

Bridgehampton Chamber Music founders Ken Davidson and Marya Martin at "For the Love of It," benefit gala on Saturday at the Atlantic Golf Club in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Bridgehampton Chamber Music founders Ken Davidson and Marya Martin at

Bridgehampton Chamber Music founders Ken Davidson and Marya Martin at "For the Love of It," benefit gala on Saturday at the Atlantic Golf Club in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Art Nagle, Toni Vreeland and Andy Steffan at

Art Nagle, Toni Vreeland and Andy Steffan at "For the Love of It," benefit gala on Saturday at the Atlantic Golf Club in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Arlene and Alan Alda at

Arlene and Alan Alda at "For the Love of It," benefit gala on Saturday at the Atlantic Golf Club in Bridgehampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Tony Augustine and Valerie Angeli with Mercy at the

Tony Augustine and Valerie Angeli with Mercy at the "No Dogs Left Behind" benefit on Saturday at the Breakwater Yacht Club in Sag Harbor. LISA TAMBURINI

Jeff Beri, center, founder of

Jeff Beri, center, founder of "No Dogs Left Behind,"with Mark and Candy Udell, Scott and Jessica Udell, Randi and Scott Alper, Samantha and Bobby Talas

Tony Augustine and Valerie Angeli with Mercy at the

Tony Augustine and Valerie Angeli with Mercy at the "No dogs Left Behind" benefit at Breakwater Yacht Club on Saturday in Sag Harbor. LISA TAMBURINI

Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s Captain Robert Eckles, Jr. at the East Hampton Fire Department's 125th Anniversary Parade on Saturday in East Hampton. Courtesy Westhampton Beach Fire Department

Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s Captain Robert Eckles, Jr. at the East Hampton Fire Department's 125th Anniversary Parade on Saturday in East Hampton. Courtesy Westhampton Beach Fire Department

Hope for Depression Research Foundation Executive Director Louisa Benton and Southampton Village Trustee Robin Brown at Veronica Beard on July 25, at the launch of the sixth annual Week of Hope in Southampton to raise mental health awareness. The Ninth Annual Southampton Race of Hope on Sunday, August 4 at 8:30 AM around Lake Agawam. This year’s celebrity Grand Marshal is Founding Senior Master Instructor at SoulCycle, acclaimed author and mental health advocate Stacey Griffith. DANA SHAW

Hope for Depression Research Foundation Executive Director Louisa Benton and Southampton Village Trustee Robin Brown at Veronica Beard on July 25, at the launch of the sixth annual Week of Hope in Southampton to raise mental health awareness. The Ninth Annual Southampton Race of Hope on Sunday, August 4 at 8:30 AM around Lake Agawam. This year’s celebrity Grand Marshal is Founding Senior Master Instructor at SoulCycle, acclaimed author and mental health advocate Stacey Griffith. DANA SHAW

Southampton firemen Chris Olczak and David Raynor in the East Hampton Fire Department 125th anniversary parade on Saturday in East Hampton. COURTESY OF THE WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Southampton firemen Chris Olczak and David Raynor in the East Hampton Fire Department 125th anniversary parade on Saturday in East Hampton. COURTESY OF THE WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

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