Ward Melville High School held a heartfelt celebration recognizing 10 outstanding students and 10 influential staff members as the first-ever recipients of the Green and Gold Award.

The award was created to honor students who have made a meaningful impact at Ward Melville by fostering school spirit, uplifting others and contributing positively to the overall school environment. In turn, each senior selected for this honor invited one staff member who played a significant role in shaping their high school experience.

In a moving ceremony attended by family and friends, students and staff members took turns delivering brief speeches about one another, sharing personal stories and heartfelt gratitude. The evening was filled with laughter, smiles and touching moments of appreciation.

Congratulations to the 2025 Green and Gold Award recipients:

Student Honorees

* Isabella Caracci
* Christopher Christian
* Brandon Giambalvo
* Ella Ignacio
* Jake Kunzler
* Yu Xuan Liu
* Araju Patel
* Peyton Phillips
* Matthew Stein
* Jason Stiles

Staff Honorees

* Terri Etheridge
* Brianna Gobetz
* Vinny Oliver
* Walter Olsen
* Lisa Primerano
* Stacey Russo
* Cheryl Taborsky
* Kim Taliercio
* Vinny Tunkel
* Janine Verdi

This inaugural event set a new tradition at Ward Melville, celebrating the connections and community spirit that define the Patriot experience.

Date Added: 6/10/2025