Valedictorian, Salutatorian Of Westhampton Beach's Class Of 2023 Named

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — Westhampton Beach High School has named Megan Sitzmann and Daniel Gosnell as its Class of 2023 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.

"The two seniors earned the top spots in their class through their outstanding commitment to academics," the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District said.

Megan and Daniel have achieved an array of academic accomplishments during their tenure at Westhampton Beach High School. Both were named AP Scholars with Distinction by the College Board for their outstanding Advanced Placement exam scores, and both are members of the school’s national nath, science and world language honor societies.

Additionally, Megan is a member of her school’s Tri-M Music Honor Society, plays the trumpet in her school’s band and sings in the chorus. She also participates in her school’s science research program and earned a Long Island Science Congress achievement award. Outside of school, she serves as captain of the Westhampton Beach Junior Ambulance.

In the fall, she plans to attend Northeastern University, where she will study science and biology.

Daniel serves as co-vice president the Interact Club and is a member of the Youth-to-Youth Board. He is also an athlete and has played on his school’s varsity volleyball team for the past two years. Outside of school, he is a member of the Westhampton Beach Junior Ambulance and Westhampton Beach Junior Fire Department.

Gosnell plans to study pre-med in college with a focus on chemistry.