Students and staff from Mepham High School participated in the 3rdannual Manuel Mojica Stairway Climb on Nov. 7.

A firefighter for the FDNY, Mojica was a Bellmore resident and father when he lost his life on Sept. 11, 2001, at the age of 37. His children, Stephanie, a class of 2011 alum, and Manny, a class of 2014 alum, and their mother Anna returned to Mepham for the climb.

“Manny followed in his father's footsteps and is now a member of the FDNY,” explained event organizer and social studies teacher Kerry Dennis. “Our annual climb not only pays tribute to firefighter Mojica but to all of the first responders of victims of the Sept. 11attacks from our community.”

The North Bellmore and Bellmore Fire Departments donned full gear while participating in the stair climb. They also used fire trucks to create a massive American flag archway for participants to walk under during the event.

Students in the school’s Participation in Government and School and Community Leadership programs filled building stairwells with the names of the 2,977 victims from Sept. 11.

Social studies teacher Chris Patten and department chairperson Robyn Einbinder helped lead the effort in which proceeds will be donated to the seniors’ fall Service-Learning Project's partnership with the Ronald McDonald House.

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Date Added: 11/13/2024

The Mepham High School class of 2025 recently installed its 10th annual Flag Field of Honor.

Students, led by social studies teachers Kerry Dennis and Chris Patten and department chairperson Robyn Einbinder, organized the Senior Service Learning Project event in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House.

Ronald McDonald Houses accommodate families with hospitalized children who are being treated at nearby hospitals and medical facilities. These houses, like the one near Cohen’s Children’s Hospital in New Hyde Park, allow families to stay free of charge. They also provide families with home cooked meals, of which seniors have also volunteered to make.

Since its inception in 2009, the Mepham Senior Service Learning Project has raised over $700,000 for local and national charities through the generosity and support of the school community.

The flags will be on display through Dec. 8 along the front of the school’s Camp Avenue campus.

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Date Added: 11/6/2024

The Mepham High School Student Government, under the advisement of social studies teacher Jacqueline Geller, organized another trunk or treat for kids in Bellmore-Merrick community on Oct. 29.

Students and faculty members who participated in the trunk or treat, decorating their cars in creative and fun ways.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the district’s food pantry, the Community Cupboard.

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Date Added: 11/1/2024

Makayla Daube, a Mepham High School senior, All-State forward basketball player and All County volleyball player, has been named a News 12 Scholar Athlete.

Daube is also the class of 2025 valedictorian, as well as a script writer and reporter for the district’s Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting program.  

She will receive a $1,000 scholarship from News 12 sponsor, Bethpage Federal Credit Union. 

Watch the full news segment here.