Patchogue-Medford High School (colloquially Pat-Med or Buffalo Avenue High School) is a public high school in Medford, Brookhaven, New York, which is located in Suffolk County on Long Island, in the United States. The school is part of Patchogue-Medford School District. The campus was renamed "Navy (SEAL) LT Michael P. Murphy Campus" after the US Navy SEAL, Michael P. Murphy.
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Academics
According to 2007 data, 90.0% of Patchogue-Medford graduates earn a New York State Regent's diploma. 48% percent of graduates plan to attend 4 year college, and 33.6% plan to attend a two-year college, such as nearby Suffolk County Community College.
Specialized Classes
Nearby Suffolk BOCES provides many career-targeted classes. The district also provides Career and Technical Education (CTE) to students from 10th Grade and on, including but not limited to:
Business: Beacon Accounting
Clinical Medical Assisting
Computer Technology/Networking
Construction Trades
Cosmetology
Fashion Design and Merchandising
Law Enforcement
Principles of Engineering
Teaching as a Profession
Additionally, the school also offers Driver Education (Drivers ED) to students with a junior driving license (Learner's Permit)
Athletics
Sports offered
Athletics at Pat-Med Include the following.
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball (Boys and Girls)
Unified Basketball
Bowling
Unified Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Football
Game Day Cheerleading
Kick Line (Raiderettes)
Fall Golf
Spring Golf (Boys and Girls)
Gymnastics
Lacrosse (Boys and Girls)
Soccer (Boys and Girls)
Softball
Swimming/Diving (Boys and Girls)
Tennis (Boys and Girls)
Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)
Volleyball (Boys and Girls)
Wrestling (Boys and Girls)
Football
Pat-Med football won back to back Division One Long Island Championships in 1996 and 1997, along with a Suffolk County Championship in 1988. They also had a 22 game winning streak from the end of 1996 to the beginning of 1998. The streak tied the Suffolk County record for longest win streak set by Central Islip decades before.
Facilities
In 2003, Patchogue-Medford High School made history as the first high school in Suffolk County to install a synthetic turf field.
The school boasts amenities, including a state-of-the-art auditorium, two cafeteria areas, two full-sized gymnasiums, and two dedicated weight rooms. Administrative operations are streamlined with a central main office, three dean offices, a guidance office, and an attendance office.
To ensure safety and security, a police officer is present on campus throughout the school day, further enhancing the well-being of students and staff.
Notable alumni
Kevin Connolly (1992) – Actor, director, and producer
Kyra Hoffner (1988) - Delaware state senator
Biz Markie (1982) – Musician
Michael P. Murphy (1994) – United States Navy SEAL officer and Medal of Honor recipient
Paul O'Neill (1975) – Record producer and songwriter
Paul Regina (1974) – Actor and screenwriter
Jeff Schaefer (1978) – Professional baseball player
Renée Felice Smith – Actress, producer, director, and screenwriter
Marcus Stroman (2009) – Professional baseball player
Joshua Block (2021) - Social media personality known as "worldoftshirts"