The West Babylon School District congratulates West Babylon Senior High School junior Grace Gobel on her election as a student leader to the board of education. Grace was selected by her classmates to serve as the district’s first ex-officio student member of the West Babylon Board of Education.

As a non-voting member of the board, Grace will provide valuable student insights to the board and administration while gaining leadership experience and a greater connection to civic responsibility.

“We are so excited to welcome Grace as our first ex-officio board member,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Yiendhy Farrelly said. “Having a student perspective join our trustees will further enhance our decision-making process and help the board and administration continue to put our students at the forefront of our work. I congratulate her and look forward to welcoming her to the board on July 1.”

Grace is already an active member of her school community. She has participated in Blue & Gold since her freshman year and was captain of Lyrical in 2024 and 2025. She is a member of the Varsity Club and Language Honor Society and has received high honor roll throughout her time at the Senior High School. A dancer, Grace performs various styles with Operation Dance and serves as a teacher to younger dance artists. Currently, she is a hostess at The Pizzeria and would like to be a physician assistant.

Date Added: 5/22/2025

In March, West Babylon High School senior Mansimaar Birk competed in Rochester, New York, at the DECA State Competition. Birk placed sixth in her area of Principles of Business Management and Administration and qualified for the International Career Development Conference Competition in Orlando, Florida, in April. ICDC is the culmination of the DECA year. There were more than 26,000 high school students and teacher-advisors gathered from 49 states and eight countries. Birk competed in an exam in her field and a role-play interview by a business professional acting as a judge. Congratulations to Birk for representing West Babylon on the DECA stage.

Date Added: 5/21/2025

Budget Approved/Presupuesto Aprobado
Yes (Si) 1,269
No 523

Board of Education Election/Elecciones de la Junta de Educacion:
Three at large seats:
Katie Armato: 1,278*

Christopher Paolillo: 1,159*

Chirsten Johnson Tymann: 955*


Franklin Medina Jr.: 887* (serving a one-year term from May 20, 2025 to June 30, 2026)

Christopher O’Connor: 557

*Elected

Date Added: 5/20/2025