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Students share their ideas during the in school Model UN Conference.
Leaders in the making
Madeline Boyd, Staff Writer • October 9, 2025

On Sept. 26, 2025, the Model United Nations (UN) club at Bay Shore High School held their first ever in school conference to start off the year strong. New members of the club were able to learn the rules of procedure,...

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New York State phone enforced ban in schools
Ariana Bouchard, Editor-in-Chief • October 9, 2025

As the first period bell rings in schools across New York State, a new routine has started. Students put their cellphones, smartwatches, and other devices into lockers, leaving behind the screens that usually are right by...

Guidance department hosts annual College and Career Fair
Guidance department hosts annual College and Career Fair
Sophia Brito, Staff Writer • October 7, 2025

Students filled the large gymnasium for the annual College and Career Fair. The event offered students and community members a chance to explore post-graduation opportunities, whether through higher education or entering...

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Tony Award-nominated singer, Melissa Errico visits Bay Shore High School. (Photo courtesy of Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund)
A legacy of arts education
Hannah Schlicht, Staff Writer • June 4, 2025

It began with a Broadway show. In January 1955, longtime Bay Shore residents Lillian and Maurice Barbash invited 700 Bay Shore High School students to watch the powerful play...

Maroon Echo reporters interview Cheryl Wills.
DNA of an American War Hero
Jennifer Ampofo, Editor-in-Chief • June 4, 2025

On March 28, Bay Shore High School had the honor of hosting author, journalist, and Emmy award winner Cheryl Wills, as Ethnic Pen’s keynote speaker. During her presentation,...

Left picture: Shani Clark posing during media day. 
Right picture: Shani Clark mid game.
A slam dunk future: Shani Clark’s road to 1000 points
Jennifer Ampofo, Editor-in-Chief • April 3, 2025

Tensions were high as fans inched towards the edge of their seats. The gymnasium was loud and lively as the crowd looked on with anticipation as Shani Clark got ready to shoot....

Leave it all on the field
Leave it all on the field
Litzy Vasquez, Staff Writer • October 6, 2025

  It's the beginning of the school year and the air smells like turf and grass. The soccer season has begun! The boys varsity soccer team has 5 wins, 1 tie, and 1 loss so far. The 2025-2026 varsity team is led...

Girls’ flag football makes history
Girls’ flag football makes history
Faith Smith, Staff Writer • June 12, 2025

Bay Shore girls’ flag football team secured its first victory earlier this season, turning a dream into reality and setting a new standard for the program. The girls’ flag football team made history with this win, defeating...

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Bay Shore alumna inspires students one piece at a time
Tami Smallwood, Staff • June 4, 2025

Award-winning composer and violinist Jessica Meyer was commissioned to create a piece for several Long Island school districts, including Bay Shore, Oyster Bay, Herricks,...

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 Bay Shore Girls Varsity Basketball team in a game against Ward Melville.
Women’s sports deserve more attention
Aubrie Pierce, Staff Writer • June 4, 2025

Messi. Ronaldo. LeBron. Jordan. Mahomes. We know these names. We’ve celebrated and praised these male athletes. But when it comes to women’s sports, there are far fewer female athletes who receive...

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