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Southampton School News, February 21

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Senior Claudia Bové has been named Rotary Student of the Month for February.

Senior Claudia Bové has been named Rotary Student of the Month for February.

Cassidy Guida presenting her project on the white spotted bamboo shark at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair.

Cassidy Guida presenting her project on the white spotted bamboo shark at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair.

Westhampton Beach Superintendent Michael Radday. ERIN MCKINLEY

Westhampton Beach Superintendent Michael Radday. ERIN MCKINLEY

author on Feb 16, 2013
Southampton High School T he chess team finished in fourth place at the Suffolk County Championship Tournament on Saturday, February 2. Senior Vincent Ching-Roa, playing at the number one position,... more

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Correction

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