Notable People of
West Islip, NY
* Al Oerter - Prior to Mexico City Olympics in 1968, this Olympic discus thrower lived in West Islip, and would frequently work out at the High School field.
* Captain Kangaroo - At one point in the 1950's, Bob Keeshan (Captain Kangaroo) was a member of the School Board.
* Mike Komisarek - Current NHL player for the Montreal Canadiens
* Bob Wenzel - CBS Sports Analyst, Graduate of West Islip High School, Captain of Suffolk County Championship Basketball team in 1967.
* Anthony Casamento - WW2 US Marine Medal of Honor winner.
* Rick Lazio- 1976 WIHS graduate, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 2nd congressional district, 1993–2001. Won 43% against Hilary Clinton for US Senate in 2000.