Portfolio

Douglas Brode, PMHS Class of 1961, is a well known film and media historian, multi-award winning journalist, screenwriter, playwright, novelist, and educator. Born on Long island and raised in Patchogue,…

Michael J. Bergeman, PMHS Class of 1988, is a world-renowned, Grammy-winning musical performer, songwriter, composer, and innovator. His sensitive and creative approach to music making has led to performances and…

Christopher Cara, PMHS Class of 2001, is the only Patchogue-Medford lacrosse player to have achieved All-America status. "Chris put Patchogue-Medford lacrosse on the map," according to his coach, Conrad Bernatzky.…

Nicholas Garone, PMHS Class of 1986, achieved excellence as a nationally recognized wrestling star, very nearly reaching the pinnacle of his sport in 1992 by advancing to the finals of…

Danielle Kaiser, PMHS Class of 1998, was an All-County varsity basketball Danielle Kaiser player at Pat-Med, and then a standout Hall  of Famer at St. Joseph's College in Patchogue. Danielle…

Robert Rightmire spent many years as a beloved and enormously impactful teacher, advisor and organizer at PMHS. From 1966 through 1994 he taught Social Studies and Advanced Placement American History,…

Baron Degner was a longstanding and much beloved  administrator whose commitment and devotion to community service began when he was a boy in Brooklyn and continued throughout his entire life. Baron…

Purple Heart Medal Sam Stahlman is a highly decorated World War II veteran who has served the Patchogue-Medford community for an astonishing seven decades. Since the 1950's, Sam has donated his time, service,…