Grace Gobel, a member of the graduating class of 2026 has the distinct honor of being elected by her fellow classmates to become the first ex-officio student member to the West Babylon School District 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, 2025.”

Grace is already an active member of her school community. She has participated in Blue & Gold since her freshman year and will be total team captain for the blue team in the 2025-2026 Blue and Gold Competition. Grace 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.