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The Hurricane Eye

The news site of Westhampton Beach High School

The Hurricane Eye

The news site of Westhampton Beach High School

The Hurricane Eye

2025-2026 Staff

Kane Abbott
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Kane Abbott

Kane is a senior at WHBHS who lives in East Moriches with his parents and two little sisters, Kyleigh and Kadence. Kane’s favorite subject is history and he is looking to major in physical therapy at St. Johns or Coastal Carolina....

Jason Bookamer
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Jason Bookamer

Jason, a sophomore in WHBHS, has lived in Westhampton his whole life. Jason is the youngest in his family and has a dog, Nimbus, and a frog, Leapy. In the fall, Jason plays corner and receiver for WHB football and runs track in ...

Sophie Krzywda
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Sophie Krzywda

Sophie, a junior at WHBHS, moved to Center Morches from Deer Park when she was six years old and has lived there since. She has been dancing since she was four years old and considers her friends from dance her family. Thanksgi...

Annabelle Emerson
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Annabelle Emerson

Annabelle, a junior at WHBHS, grew up on the Upper East Side before moving to Quogue for horseback riding in 7th grade. Before moving out east, she used to figure skate competitively, winning nationals at 12 and also trained in balle...

Patrick Burke
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Patrick Burke

Patrick is a junior from East Moriches who loves hockey. For four years, Patrick has been playing left wing for the Triple A Long Island Royals. Patrick excels in math class, solving problems entices him. When Patrick gets some tim...

Autumn Ambrose
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Autumn Ambrose

Autumn is a sophomore at WHBHS from East Moriches who would describe herself as thoughtful, courageous, and cheerful. She has a 12 year old beagle mix dog named Riley. A member of Student Government, she loves having input about wh...

Taylor Bigora
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Taylor Bigora

Taylor, a sophomore at WHBHS, has lived in Remsenburg her whole life. Taylor lives with her parents, her sister Abby, who is a senior at WHBHS, and her seven year old Entlebucher Mountain dog Piper. She loves to play tennis, read ...

Hudson Caruso
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Hudson Caruso

Hudson is a senior at WHBHS who grew up in Quogue. Although he is an only child, Hudson has his 13-year old dog Caption to keep him company. He is a volunteer counselor at Quogue Wildlife Refuge over the summer, and during his...

Ava Conti
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Ava Conti

Ava, a junior at WHBHS, is originally from East Quogue but moved to Westhampton in 5th grade. In her free time, she likes to hangout with her friends at the beach and go on boat rides with her dad in the summer. Ava's favorite h...

Kyle Coffey
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Kyle Coffey

Kyle is a junior at Westhampton Beach who grew up in East Quogue with his older sister Kayla, a 2025 WHBHS graduate. He plays receiver and safety on the varsity football team. Look for #2 on Friday night lights. When he's not on ...

Lee Debellis
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Lee Debellis

Lee Debellis, a junior at West Hampton Beach High school, is a East Moriches local originally from Southampton. Lee plays varsity football for WHBHS as D end and left tackle. At school Lee strives to get a 90+ average and a 1350...

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Blake Gilks

Blake Gilks Blake Gilks, also known as “The Rooster”, is a Junior from East Quogue at WHBHS. Rooster is a lineman on the football team and he also plays lacrosse. Rooster’s favorite thing to do is bench press, hitting 3...

Lauren Glynn
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Lauren Glynn

Lauren is a senior at WHBHS from East Quogue. She is a pin hitter on the girls varsity volleyball team, and an active member of the Youth to Youth Club. Traveling and listening to music, especially her favorite artists, Zach Brya...

Travis Hefter
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Travis Hefter

Travis is a sophomore at WHBHS from East Quogue. His favorite part of the school day is gym class, where he enjoys playing spike ball with friends. Outside of school, he likes to play golf and basketball. After college, Travis...

Brady Hudson
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Brady Hudson

Brady, a junior at WHBHS, is an East Quogue local who loves surfing and skiing. Brady is a defensive back and receiver for the Westhampton varsity football team and a pitcher for the Westhampton baseball team. This year Brady...

Angel Leader
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Angel Leader

Angel is a sophomore at WHBHS from East Moriches who lives with her parents and her two brothers, Maximus and Martin. In her free time, she enjoys playing outside with her brothers, hanging out with friends,  traveling to th...

Mia Mastropierro
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Mia Mastropierro

Mia, a sophomore at WHBHS, moved from EMO to WHB at 5 years old. Mia plays varsity lacrosse for the Hurricanes and enjoys baking, spending time with family, and arts and crafts. After she graduates, she hopes to become an athletic...

Gavin McEntee
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Gavin McEntee

Gavin McEntee, a sophomore at WHBHS, lives in East Moriches with his parents and two older siblings, Morgan and Tienrney. Gavin is currently playing on the JV golf team for WHBHS, and in the spring he plays lacrosse where he is...

Tierney McEntee
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Tierney McEntee

Tierney McEntee, a junior at WHBHS, from East Moriches, plays on the girls varsity lacrosse team in the spring. Tierney moved from Southampton to East Moriches in third grade. She enjoys playing with her dogs named Zuke and Koda. ...

Sophia Paladino
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Sophia Paladino

Sophia Paladino is a junior at WHB High School. Sophia lives in Westhampton with her parents, her younger brother Ethan, and her pet bird Pineapple. She has been a middle blocker for the Long Island Blaze Volleyball club since 201...

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Simon Dellaert

Simon, a sophomore at WHBHS, has lived in Westhampton all his life. Having parents from Belgium, Simon and his three siblings all speakDutch. Simon loves listening to all types of music. In the winter, Simon snowboards in Mon...

Leah Ravin

Leah Ravin

Leah, a sophomore at Westhampton Beach High School, used to live on the Upper West Side, then moved to Quogue and started fifth grade in Quogue Elementary School. She has an older brother named Ben.  In the winter, she enjoys...

Olivia Walsh

Olivia Walsh

Olivia, who likes to be called Liv, is a sophomore this year at WHB and lives in Westhampton. She has a passion for sports, especially soccer - where she plays goalie - and basketball. While basketball is her favorite sport she also ...