Bayport Blue-Point High School Holds Annual Issues Form

Filling the school cafeteria, Bayport-Blue Point High School students and several staff members engaged in a meaningful discussion of current politics as they took part in this year’s Issues Forum.

The event, which focuses on a different topic each year, centered on the current state of the union, mid-term elections, as well as foreign and domestic policy. This year’s panel consisted of seniors Sarah Barsch and Brooke Schultz, juniors Caroline Feustel and Matt Fish, humanities chairperson and program coordinator John Limperatos and social studies teacher Sean Meade. Fielding questions from moderator and school English teacher Matt McMullan, the panel shared their individual viewpoints and commented on a number of current events.

The event not only served as a mechanism to inspire outside discussion of classroom history topics, but also as a fundraiser for a senior scholarship in honor of former teacher and New York State Assemblyman Paul E. Harenberg. Over the past four events, the Issues Forum has raised more than $10,000 for this cause.

Photo provided by the Bayport-Blue Point School District: Members of this year’s Issues Forum at Bayport-Blue Point High School. (L-r, front) Matt Fish, Sarah Barsch, Caroline Feustel, Brooke Schultz (back) John Limperatos, Matt McMullan and Sean Meade.