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Graduation 2019 TIMES LEADER MEDIA GROUP WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019
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ABINGTON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
Grads
Aidan Alexander Mullen Zackary Don Rundell
Hats off to the Class of 2019
James Scott Myers Kaylee Shay Salony
Jacob Michael Naholnik Austin Michael Savaro
Connor Six Napierala Xandra Elizabeth Mae
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Andrew John Nealon Schmig
George Joseph DeQueiroz John Paul Nealon Bailey Daniel Scholonas
Kearson Ann Dorr Christopher Harold Newell Ashlyn Elizabeth Schultz
Seth David Drake Gerald Conor Newman Lucas Reese Schultz
Tyler Driesbaugh Gerron Lynette Niemann Sloan Andrew Seid
By Kelly McDonough Abigail Joy Duffield Brandon Kiichi Norris Gabriella Marie Sesso
For Abington Journal Douglas Duguay Samuel Rocco Northup Katherine Quinn Sheeran
Eric Theodore Duggan Nicholas John Notari Noah John Shields
CLARKS SUMMIT — The weath- Jaden Skye Dzedzy Emmanuel Mwendwa Nzasi Ryan William Siebecker
er held out and the Abington Heights Daniel Mason Evans Molly Elizabeth O’Malley David Sincavage
Angelo Anthony Fazio Tyler Joseph Opeil Kyra Liana Sladicki
High School Class of 2019 held its Modupeoluwa Victoria Armon Elliott Smith
Alison Jenna Fiorillo
commencement program on Friday, William Benjamin Fischer Osuntokun Carter Wallace Smith
June 14 beneath sunny skies. Ryan Thomas Flynn Matthew Gerard Pacyna Krutik Jayeshkumar Solanki
Class valedictorian was Richard T. John Ernest Frantz Emily Lynn Parry Julia Morgan Spindler
Fried, son of Alex and Ruth Fried, of Michael Benjamin Frazier Leia Mae Parry Jessica Rose Stafursky
South Abington Township. Kyle Evin Frederick Katelyn Elizabeth Pasco Isabella Rose Stanton
Fried will attend the University Richard Thomas Fried Heet Nirmeshkumar Patel Lauren Elizabeth Strain
George Anthony Frietto Mahir Hitesh Patel Olivia Grace Stuenzi
of Pennsylvania to major in physics. Kylie Elizabeth Patrick Gregory James Sweeney
Marco Carmen Gabriel
His activities at Abington Heights Oliviah May Gearhart Jared Scott Patten Madelyn Rose Sykes
included PA Junior Academy of Sci- Jacob Louis Gerardi Jordan Kayla Patterson Tamane Takehara
ence, Math Olympiad participant, Caleb Benjamin Gercken Alexandra Marie Perfilio Derek Charles Tartaglione
Governor’s School, Northern Tier Jacob Paul Gerega Jenna Nicole Perfilio Brennan Jude Tates
and Wyoming Seminary Orchestra, Benjamin Michael Gibson Cameron Joseph Pettinato Joshua Meyer Thal
Albright Memorial Children’s Library Jakob Konnor Giglia Zachary Allen | For Abington Journal Jacob Richard Petty Colten Austin Thompson
Graham Michael Gilmore Bobby Curran smiles before getting his diploma. Sadie Grace Petty Sophie Blythe Thompson
volunteer English tutor for refugee Emily Margaret Phillips Connor Scott Thorpe
Matthew Joseph Glancey
children and Rensselaer Medal Win- John Padraig Graham Iftekhaar Rachel Noel Klien-Hart Nicole Diane Lynn Liam Philip Pitchford George Patrick Tinsley
ner. Abigail Marie Greskovic Ethan Shaw Itterly Ralph John Knott Carlee Nicole MacPherson Aidan Joseph Price Kevin Michael Toroni
The 2019 Salutatorian was Ryan Nina Patrice Gurganus Keena Lee Jackson Trey Adrik Koehler Nicholas James Madera Elizabeth Julia Pronitis Madison Haley Tricarico
W. Siebecker, son of Kevin and Dana Daniel Paul Habeeb Scott William Jacoby Mikayla Marie Kohanski Antonio Myles Maletta Joshua Peter Przekop Rhiannon Elizabeth Tucker
Siebecker, South Abington Township. Stephen Dominic Haggerty Noah Richard Johnson Nina Elisabeth Kozar Meghan Elizabeth Marion Nathaniel Richard Publik Collin James Tully
Siebecker plans to attend George- Neil Timothy Harding Magnolia Elizabeth Jones Kaylee Marie Kresge Camille Ann Marquardt Emily Elizabeth Purdy Nathan Danyle Van Fleet
Cierra Susan Harris Alex Chase Jordan Conor Raymond Kryeski Calista Anne Marzolino Andrea Ramírez Rivera Fiona Elizabeth Walsh
town University to major in com- Ashley Elizabeth Jordan Michaelene Ann Kulig Nicholas Anthony McGarry Sara Jessica Regni Jack Henry Wasko
John Hager Harris
puter science. His activities at Megan Ann Healey Kathleen Doris Jordan Amber Louise Kusma Shane Cole McGinley Ashley Marie Reiner Taryn Caroline Wells
Abington Heights included National Danielle Frances Heine Bridget Claire Jubon Evanna Francesca Lello James Leo McGrail Elizabeth Catherine Tori Michelle Wells
Merit Commended Student, National Sophia Elizabeth Hlavac Owen David Kaeb Joseph Stephen Lewis Jane Marie Mecca Rembecki Jacob Logan Wescott
Honor Society, Times-Tribune Scho- Zachary Allen | For Abington Journal Christopher Michael Hobbie Christopher Eugene Kane Anthony Michael Lionetti Jessica Faith Mendo Hunter Thomas Riiff Erika Alaine Williams
lastic Superstar, captain and varsity Gerald Newman is all smiles after receiving his diploma. Emma Frances Holbrook Linley Elizabeth Keisling Joseph William Lisk Aiden Patrick Messett Sawyer James Rippon Katerina Justine Williams
letter district qualifier in cross coun- Stephenie Elaine Horne Connor Martin Kelleher Nicolas Anthony Lombardi Andrew Thomas Miller Jacob William Rosenstein Matthew Thomas
Abigail Elizabeth Howey Daniel Troy Kelleher Kira Marie Loomis Eryn Juliana Miller Kailey Elizabeth Woronchuk
try and track and field, Abington CLASS OF 2019 Sophia Josephine Hudanich Andrew Joseph Keris Masen Joan Lounsbery Caleb Christian Molitoris Rothenberger Justin Michael York
Heights Transition Team/Freshmen Olivia Rose Kerrigan Emily Lynn Lozinger Leah Danae Mooney Sydney Nicole Rothka Jared Michael Zerblas
Hannah Marie Hughes
Mentor, Student Senate and Student Luke Thomas Abdalla Natalie Marie Bartels Noah Gabriel Braid Edmund Richard Champlin Mohammed Mustafa Zachary John Kierzkowski Lauren Ann Ludwikowski Elizabeth Morris Jessica Lynn Ruehle
Council member; American Math- Emily Linn Albright Sarah Natalia Bath Luke Hans Brauer Jessica Jean Chopko
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JAMES M. COUGHLIN HIGH SCHOOL
Coughlin
‘Once a Crusader, always a Crusader’ From page 4
undaunted by those challenges.
“The fact of the matter is
none of that stopped us,”
Hannigan said. “We pushed
forward. We moved one step at
a time representing Crusaders
academics, athletics and com-
munity service. Our class may
be preparing to leave, but we
will never be forgotten.
“We are the Crusaders.”
And while school’s sports
teams and extracurricular
activities will be combined
with the other Wilkes-Barre
Area school’s next year under
the name Wolfpack, Hannigan
brought his fellow graduates
to their feet reminding them of
one thing.
“We will never forget one
line that seemed to act as a war Butch Comegys| For Times Leader Butch Comegys| For Times Leader
cry for us all this year – Once a Coughlin High School graduate Emma Cox, 18, stands in line before commencement earlier A Coughlin High School graduate displays her decorartive
Crusader, always a Crusader.” this month in Wilkes-Barre. mortarboard before commencement in Wilkes-Barre.
Class of 2019
Ambra Adubofour, Orlando Juan Carlos Contreras, Richard Hannigan, Alyssa Kupris F. Pritchard, Xayvion Nafis Stoss, Tyler Zachary Stucker,
Aguas-Cuautle, Cynthia Mikayla Elizabeth Cook, Marie Hart, Lauren Marie Mack Lauer, Lamar Anthony Robert Proctor, Danielle M. Luca Suarez, Albert Michael
Aguilar Rodriguez, Joanna Y. Emma J. Cox, Elijah Hendrick, Celeste Hess, Lee, Sara Luna. Prudente. Sukowaski Jr.
Aguirre, Gabriel A. Albertelli, Crawford, Jesus E. Cruz, Dyshon T. Hollman, Kaylie Alexander Nicholas Madden, Destiney S. Rabe, Angel Yuliana Tavarez Ramos,
Brian, James Amos Jr., Bailey E. Cunningham. Marie Hontz, Taylor Ann Aleksa Elizabeth Malys, M. Raimondi, Cole Brett Michael Thomashunis,
Jonathan Michael Arroyo. Sydney Lauren Daley, Horan, Dylan Jay Hurrey. Sadasha Cristal Mariano, William Redwood, Tyler Kimberly Tlatenchi Pena,
Mia Bella Bailey, Angel Zachary B. Daniels, Jaeden Mary Interewicz. Rogelio N. Marte, Shayna McCall Reese, Joshua Ashley Tomeo, Jacob Torok,
Balbuena, Stacy L. Balent, Davis, Joseph V. Davis, Katie Zachary Brian Jarnot, Marie Martes, Stephanie James Rhodes, Brendan Gary D. Turner III, Emily N.
Butch Comegys| For Times Leader Brandon Joseph Bartley, M. Dickson, Collin Jeffrey Mackenzie E. Jennings, Rose Martin, Yosangelis Scott Richards, Jason M. Tutella.
Coughlin High School graduates parade in downtown Wilkes-Barre as relatives capture the moment. Janea Doromal Bayuga, Dlugosh, Kira G. Dobbs, Chase Jerson, Maria A. Mateo, Xan Mayrson, Rodriguez, Matthew Rokitko, Emma Anastia Ulichney,
Krysthel Beauvais, Angelina Justin Dominguez, Tanyia M. Jimenez, Jeffrey Clay Rosie McGrane, Tyler Jonathon L. Romero Avila, Kiersten Lynn Usher.
J. Belotti, Aaron C. Bennet, Drake, Jennifer Ducos. Johnson Jr., Charles W. A. McKeown, Mya Alize Anthony Yadiel Samuel Devon M. VanBlargan, Jesus
By Joe Soprano 100-year-old building Area high schools – Mey- School. We are the last wasn’t the building that with us.” Alexa Berecin, Le’June Kimmeng Eab, Anthony Jones, Damon Shakur Jones, Medley, Devon Memory, Montero. Vergara, Alex Vidot, Josue E.
jsoprano@timesleader.com and its newer annex ers, Coughlin and GAR ones to ever step foot made their time as Cru- Valedictorian James Amanda Berry, Morgan Ann Patrick Egidio, Julia Megan Jasmine Joseph. Elizabeth A. Mendoza, Jack Santauge M. SanMartino, Villalobos, Hector L. Vindel
on North Washington – will eventually be com- in that majestic build- saders so special. Richard Hannigan talked Bilski, Edward James Biniek Ercolani. Zachary J. Katsock, Brandon Marshall Miller III, Anthony Isaiah Santos, Zachery Tyler Jr., Alan Scott Vose.
WILKES-BARRE – Street. By the time those bined into one school in ing, and the last ones “However, it’s not about the challenges the III, Alexander Albert Boris III, Dylan Michael Flis, Litzy Christopher Kelley, Liana R. Miranda, Valentino J. Savag, Samantha L. Sax, Kiah Michelle Walsh,
There was a lot of talk freshman returned from Plains Township. to have an actual high a building that makes 219 members of the class Tyler Ray Bradford, Sheila Daniela Flores-Cortes, Kenyu, Daniel J. Kenzakoski, Morrow, Rolando D. Moya, Nathan E. Searfoss, Madison Courtney Elizabeth Wartella,
about final times at Christmas break, the Salutatorian Samantha school experience under memories,” she said. “It’s faced. Madison Brandenburg, Emma Mae Fortune, Kasey Jr., Alexia E. King, Javaun Alexander J. Mros, Paige Kaylee Shaffer, Abigail Rose Kyle Martin Wert, Joshua
Coughlin High School’s school would be split in Nordmark reminded her the Crusader name,” the people inside. Sure “Coughlin is no ordi- Robert F. Brenner, Eyonee Lynn Fox. Omari Kinlaw, Erin E. Arden Murdock, Skyler Shiner, Kialha May Shinko, Michael Whitcomb, Annah
graduation earlier this Marie Brewer, Demetria C. Adrian Garcia, Maimuna Knappman, Brian Scott Renee Myers. David B. Shover Jr., Kylie J. Janai Wielgopolski, Robert
two, with the old build- fellow classmates of the Nordmark said, referring we may always talk about nary school, and with Brunson, Tyler H. Bull, Caitlin Gigo, Juliana Marie Gist, Kochanski Jr., Dylan Kohl, Mackenzie Nastawa, Shovlin, Christian James Woolard, Joshua Joseph
month at the F.M. Kirby ing shut down and the things they experienced to the fact that the three the split building, but we such an extraordinary Marie Burns, Ajalaya Juanita Margaret Giza, James Dylan Matthew Komorek, Samantha Nordmark, Shubzda, Adam Slevenski, Wychock, Olivia Josephine
Center for the Perform- annex housing junior and that no Coughlin student schools will graduate will remember what hap- school comes extraordi- Butts. Gordon, Mikayla Greech, Christian Anthony Kosik, Elizabeth Marie Novak. Amanda L. Smith, Tanner Wynn.
ing Arts. seniors while freshmen has since. next year under the dis- pened. … nary challenges,” he said. Charles J. Callahan, Jeffrey Alan Michael Gribble, William G. Kostak, Owen Elijah Ortiz E. Smith, Riely Frances Shane M. Yearwood,
When the Class of and sophomores would “Sitting before me is a trict’s new nickname and “All I’m saying is that However, he reminded Castro, Sheila Chaleco- Benjamin I. Grivensky, Ariela Michael Kostelnick, Emily Alex Partika, Neel G. Patel, Snee, Jordyn L. Sovan, Benjamin Anthony Yozwiak.
2019 began its freshman attend classes at the unique class. This is the colors. the memories we made the class that they were Andrade, Ashley Lorin Grube, Katherine Grullon, Elizabeth Kukowski, Carlos Perez, Maria Cristina Noah Dominic Giovannini Solimar Zabala Castro,
year, Coughlin housed Mackin Building. last graduating class of Nordmark, however, and the lessons we Chase, Bernadette E. Joseph Grumblis. Alexander M. Kulikowich, Perez, Olivia Rose Pizzella, Stankinas, Louis Stefanski, Michello Zollo, Alexander
all its students in the The three Wilkes-Barre James M. Coughlin High told her classmates it learned here will stay See COUGHLIN | 5 Christman, Kevin P. Clarke, Jahsim K. Hall, James Wilson Kunkel, Caullen Julia Grace Popple, Kayla Jamir E. Still, Katelyn Marie Zomer.6 GRADUATION 2019 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 GRADUATION 2019 7
CREST WOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Crestwood
Graduates told ‘growth and comfort do not co-exist’ From page 6
at Crestwood for launching
her into higher education.
By Geri Gibbons Clark plans to attend Tem-
For Times Leader ple University and major in
medical illustration.
WILKES-BARRE Her parents, Dawn and
TWP. – Crestwood High Rick Clark, said Dina had a
School’s 2019 class love for art and science, pro-
president Patrick Rother viding the perfect foundation
encouraged his class- for the career she had chosen.
mates to give themselves As they waited for the
a hand as 222 of them graduates to make their last
stood in caps and gowns walk as high school students
in Mohegan Sun Arena across the floor of the Mohe-
earlier this month, wait- gan Sun Arena, Rick Clark
ing to turn their tassel took time to locate photos of
and move on to the next his daughter’s work on his
chapter of their lives. phone – one a especially of
He thanked his teach- an eye that looked not like a
ers for giving members drawing but a photo.
of the class “not what Both Dawn and Rick Clark
they wanted, but what said their daughter’s educa-
they needed,” reminding tion had prepared her well for
the class that learning further education, instilling
often comes through in her a sense of confidence
challenges and difficulty. and a strong educational
“Growth and comfort base. Amanda Hrycyna | For Times Leader
do not co-exist,” he said. Principal Margaret Foster The Crestwood graduating class of 2019 throw their caps in the air as they celebrate the end of their commencement ceremony earlier this month at Mohegan Sun
said the class had one more Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township.
He spoke of the ben-
efits of attending Crest- assignment – to learn that
wood, which he called, change is inevitable and pro-
“a school at the top of vides the impetus for growth.
the academic mountain,” “Sometimes life will throw
with high test scores and you a curve ball,” she said.
an excellent teaching “Change happens when you
staff. least expect it.”
Graduate Dina Clark Foster told the class to
credited her experience enjoy their lives, while pursu-
Amanda Hrycyna | For Times Leader
ing excellence.
See CRESTWOOD | 7 Samantha Legg, Erin Hines and Korina Cheng perform the song ‘Vienna’ during their 2019 commencement ceremony. “I declare and certify that
you are ready to graduate,”
she said to the applause of
Congratulations Class of 2019 graduates and their guests.
The class also chose con-
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DALL AS HIGH SCHOOL
Dallas
Class president: Enjoy the flight
From page 8
ents, teachers and students.
“Throughout my four years at
Dallas High School, I’ve learned one
thing,” Perez said. “Friends make
life a little easier and life more bear-
By Tony Callaio as FBLA state winners
able. I’d like to give one last round of
For Dallas Post and national-level partici-
applause to our support systems —
pants.”
DALLAS — With just Duffy went on to teachers, friends, mentors, coaches,
45 minutes of her senior acknowledge the class’s parents and everyone who made this
year remaining, Mandy athletic accomplish- day possible.”
Good stood in the Dallas ments, including district In his farewell speech, class presi-
High School gym with championships in girls dent Eric Weiss equated high school
197 of her classmates soccer, golf, boys swim- to boarding an airplane for flight,
reflecting on her past ming, baseball and indi- citing teachers as the pilots.
and future. vidual accomplishments “We must take what we’ve learned
“I’m looking forward to in district wrestling, shot here and move forward,” Weiss said.
moving on and I’m going put, diving, cross coun- “Life is, for the most part, only expe-
to miss my friends and try and swim champions. rienced relatively. Like a flight, we
some of the people that Duffy also noted a only acknowledge when the plane Tony Callaio | For Dallas Post
I’ve met here, but this PMEA all-state vocalist starts to take off and eventually
One hundred ninety-eight Dallas High School graduates toss their caps into the air while singing the alma mater one last time.
is just a small chapter who participated in the when it starts to land, leaving the Raymond Perez,
of my life,” Good said national honors choir. majority of the flight underappreci- a 2019 graduate
just prior to the start of “The class of 2019 has of Dallas High
commencement ceermo- ated and unnoticed.”
been accepted to over School and the
nies for the Dallas High “I call upon each of us as we tran-
30 different nationally class salutatian,
School Clas of 2019 on sition into the next phase in our gives his farewell
recognized colleges, uni-
June 14. “I’m looking versities and technical lives to live in the moment, taking speech during the
forward to going to Syra- schools,” Duffy said. the time to appreciate the people commencement
cuse and getting my biol- around us and the memories we ceremony
During his speech,
ogy degree so I can start Duffy asked that mem- make with them,” Weiss added.
the rest of my journey.” bers of the Class of 2019 “Our next flights are departing soon;
Good will attend Syra- stand and applaud and it’s time to get started to board.
cuse University in the congratulate members However, I urge everyone here to
fall were she will be on a of their families in the not only focus on the main takeoffs
pre-med track with her bleachers. and touchdowns of your next flight,
goal to become a derma- The superintendent but truly take advantage of the time
tologist. asked the graduating you spend in the air.” Tony Callaio | For Dallas Post
“It’s been exciting; class to reflect on their 2019 Dallas High School graduate Brenden Jesse points to teachers List of
I’ve had sad moments, Tony Callaio | For Dallas Post graduates,
time at Dallas High Reach the Dallas Post newsroom at 570-991-6405 sitting stage-side after receiving his diploma June 14 at Mountaineer
Sciandra
happy moments and you Dallas High School senior Leah Clarke, front right, is excited for the start of the 2019 graduation ceremony to begin at Mountaineer Page 14.
School and to recognize or by email at news@mydallaspost.com. Stadium. Tony Callaio | For Dallas Post
Stadium on June 14. Clarke was one of 198 graduates in this year’s class.
learn to appreciate the upon receiving their
small things more, like noted in the back of the high through senior year. tonight, but because of seven members of the diploma they are join-
meeting my friend for graduation program. A “You just don’t real- each other.” class of 2019 earned ing thousands of other
the last time at lunch,”
Good added. “You realize
handful of graduates are
undecided, a few have
ize how fast time flies
until you’re thinking
Superintendent Dr.
Thomas Duffy boasted
GPAs of over 100 and
overall have an average
graduates who make up
the Dallas High School
Congratulations Dallas High
that it’s the last time for
everything and appreci-
chosen the military and
some are going into the
about yesterday but you
realize that yesterday
on the class of 2019’s
accomplishments during
of 1060 on the SATs,”
Duffy said. “This is a
alumni where many
have gone on to do great
School Class of 2019!
ate things more.” workforce. was eight months ago,” his graduation remarks. class that includes a things in life. They will
Nicole Jacobs, Student Jacobs said. “We made “The class includes, National Merit Scholar
Good isn’t the only one
looking to move on with Council president, was it through every good over 80 students who and team members of the
be a part of D-Nation, he 1998-2019 - Serving the Wyoming
the majority of her class- the first featured speaker
during the ceremony as
and bad yesterday and
not only because of the
have completed AP
courses who accumu-
2019 state champion and
nationally recognized
said.
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GAR MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Pop song mashup and the last Grenadiers
By Mark Guydish
mguydish@timesleader.com
WILKES-BARRE
— Odds are most in
the audience didn’t see
much, if any, of the artis-
tic flourishes some GAR
grads put on their caps,
since the seniors sat on
the stage. There were
flowers, photo collages
and words, including
“Dream it, see it, do it,”
“I winged it,” and “I’m
my ancestors wildest
dreams.”
Smart phones lit up
and popped up through-
out the speedy speeches,
recording for posterity
as class president and
valedictorian Alexandra
Miller urged her school- Submitted photo
mates to “thank the peo- The GAR Class of 2019
ple who helped us write
our stories,” to “never
let anyone limit what you GAR then promised to be
finished in three more
minutes.
teams being consolidated
this fall.
New graduation gown
can do. … The pen is in
your hands, so write the From page 10 He prompted the stu- colors have yet to be
story you want.” dents on stage to stand determined, though
age (‘13), opening to the up, find a friend or rela- Costello promised it
The whole collection tune of Queen’s Bohe-
of nearly 150 graduates tive in the audience who would be done with stu-
mian Rhapsody: “Mama, helped them, make eye dent input.
joined in the class song I’m gonna kill it, man,
by Peter Genao (‘19) contact and “give them Robatin exhorted
Diploma in my hand, a hand for getting you to the students to “Be the
and Douglas Delescav- Graduating cause I can.”
Aimee Dilger | Times Leader this point.” best you can be, be the
GAR graduates make their way down the steps of the school to begin commencement ceremonies.
The melody morphed Principal Colleen Roba- hero of your story, do
See GAR | 11 into Old Town Road by tin reminded them they the right thing when no
Lil Nas X: “I’m gonna “are the last of the Gren- is there to see,” Then
Congratulations Class of 2019 take my diploma with my
head held high, keeping
my blue and gray alive.”
adiers, the last to wear
blue and gray.” While the
noted that, while the
last to graduate as GAR
FSA 45 String Trimmer FSA 56 Battery-powered Trimmer BGA 56 Battery-powered district will continue to Grenadiers, “Now you
Superintendent Brian have a graduation in each are part of a proud tra-
handheld Blower
Costello quipped about of the three high schools dition, a Grenadier for
how Assistant Principal until the new, consolidat- life.”
$
12995 $
19995 $
19995 Patrick Peters had sat
on the stage awaiting his
ed school is completed,
Costello said they will
The students took
turns accepting diplomas
Aimee Dilger | Times Leader
Samantha Rodriguez wears a brightly decorated graduation cap at GAR’s graduation ceremony.
diploma just about three all graduate next year as — including one woman across the stage, to a history, and tossed their tops — into the air.
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HANOVER ARE A HIGH SCHOOL
Hanover
Grads told to ‘choose to contribute’
By Patrick Kernan
pkernan@timesleader.com
From page 12
how to best live a post-
graduation life, calling
this moment a “tipping
point” in the graduates’
young lives.
“Choose to contribute
HANOVER TWP. — to those around you,”
With a graduating class Malloy said. “Choose to
of nearly 150 students, it better yourselves.”
was no wonder that the Malloy encouraged the
auditorium of Hanover graduates to get out and
Area Junior/Senior High see the world, keeping
School was packed to their memories from
capacity on June 7, as Hanover Area in their
hundreds of well-wishers back pocket. And when
came to congratulate the they’ve seen everything,
class of 2019. Malloy told students one
And as with most more thing. Amanda Hrycyna | For Times Leader
graduations, feelings “Come back and tell us Abby Mendygral gets a kiss from her mother, Jaclyn, after her
were mixed. For every about it,” he said. graduation at Hanover Area earlier this month.
moment of joy of the Based on the speeches
coming of a new future, offered by the Class of
there was every bit as 2019, it seems like they’ll
much solemn nostalgia remember their time at
for the final moments Hanover Area for a long
Amanda Hrycyna | For Times Leader
of high school that were Trinadee Lynn Coleman releases a shoots off a confetti popper during Hanover Area’s graduation
time to come. ceremony earlier this month at the school.
quickly coming to an Arianna Silliah, presi-
end. dent of the senior class,
These were themes remarked in a speech
that were touched on she called “Five More
during in nearly every Minutes” that reality
speech delivered by both about graduation had
members of the class and only just begun to “sink
school administration. in.”
The high school’s prin- Similarly, Abigail
cipal, Daniel Malloy, set Mendygral, president of
the tone for the night, student council, noticed
offering a final piece of how quickly school went
advice to students on by.
Amanda Hrycyna | For Times Leader “I couldn’t believe I
See HANOVER | 13 Hanover Area graduates toss their caps into the air at the school’s graduation ceremony earlier this month. had to go through 10
more years of school,”
she said, looking back on Amanda Hrycyna | For Times Leader
Congratulations Hanover Graduates!
Ysmael Chavez Segura takes a moment to pray during Hanover
her younger years, but
Area’s graduation ceremony earlier this month.
added that it all went by
in “a blink of an eye.” beginning, rather than an been awarded and the
Gallis Insurance Agency Inc “I would do anything ending. new graduates turned
to live our senior year “We enter the reality their tassels, uproari-
Tony Gallis Jr, President again,” she added. that is the rest of our ous applause erupted
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Amanda Hrycyna | For Times Leader
Bus: 570-822-5506 Hanover Area, chose to Hanover Area valedictorian Isabella Salci delivers her speech, entitled ‘So it begins,’ to her classmates
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DALLAS H.S. CLASS OF 2019 HA ZLETON ARE A HIGH SCHOOL
Delay doesn’t dampen enthusiasm at ceremony
Mansour Samir Abdo Zoe A. Haddle
Lay Thai Alhashemi Dylan J. Hakim
Joseph Raymond Aliciene, III Madison Hawk
Angelena Allen Mary Ann Heacock
Michael Anthony Anderson Shawn M. Henninger
Jonathan Andrew Bapst Caleb Francis Hill
Kayla Marie Barber Zachary Hill By Patrick Kernan The principal congratulated
Chelsea Elizabeth Bednarek Andrew Paul Hirko pkernan@timesleader.com the students on their path
John A. Betzko Daniel John Hodle through high school, calling
Ryley Lauren Blaine Christina Elizabeth Hoidra HAZLE TWP. — While the class an “impressive group
Samantha M. Blamire Elizabeth Clarice Hulbert their summer vacation may of young men and women,”
Audrey D. Blessner Nicole Kelly Jacobs have started a day late due to but pointed out that this is
Emily Concetta Bogdon Grace Elizabeth Jarden weather issues, the graduating where the path diverges.
Colin Joseph Bowanko Brenden Thomas Jesse seniors of Hazleton Area High “It is time for each of you
Brianna Christine Brennan Daniel T. Jones School didn’t seem to mind to create your own future,”
Aidan J. Brown Heath W. Jones too much.
Jacob Luke Calkins Lindsey X. Jorda Petrone said. “Tomorrow
The Hazleton Area School belongs to you.”
Shelby Allison Carr Celeste Azenith Josulevicz
Christopher William Carver Nicholas Michael Kachur
District, which holds its Valedictorian Kaitlyn Beiler
Gianna Centrella Jacqueline B. Kalinosky graduations outside due in spoke a bit about how to cre-
Elizabeth Ann Chamberlain Makenzie Lynn Kapitula part to the sheer size of their ate that future that Petrone
Hailey Elizabeth Chamberlain Alexander Xavier Kapral graduating classes, originally spoke of, saying that one of
Blake Stephen Chopyak Erin Lynne Kelly had its graduation scheduled the most useful tools is imagi-
Faith Jana Christman Tabitha Stevens Kenzakoski for Thursday, June 13, but had nation.
Leah Marie Clarke Darren D. Kerdesky to push it back due to severe “With it, we are able to
Nichole Marie Conrad Samantha Marie Kern weather. reach our goals and achieve
Russell Coolbaugh Johanna Marie Kiska But the hundreds of graduat- our dreams,” she said.
John M. Costello Brian Thomas Kmetz ing seniors were still all smiles
Logan Matthew Cote Julianna Mckenna Koerwer And, according to Beiler,
as they processed from the the Class of 2019 has already
Sean Michael Cuba Ethan Alexander Kolojejchick Tony Callaio | For Dallas Post
Abigail Lynn Curtis Julia E. Krawetz school to the stage. shown they were able to do
Dallas High School Valedictoran Lindsey Jorda leads the procession of the Class of 2014 into Mountaineer Stadium on
Catherine E. Daly Sydney Amber Kraynack June 14. The school’s principal, that.
Amanda Mae Danishanko Jenna Rose Kurent Rocco Petrone, opened the “Your presence here today
Morgan Elise Davis Hunter Thomas Landon Colin Michael Murray Morgan Marie Risch Gabrielle Lynn Sweeney ceremonies, speaking to the shows you have the strength
Lauren Grace Delamater Alexis Ann Lanza Gianna Marie Musto Matthew Richard Thomas Roberts Caleb Arden Sweitzer soon-to-be graduates one final to overcome,” she said. “Love
Noah Parker Delevan Michael Joseph Lee Joseph Rocco Nardone Mitchell Douglas Rome Madelyn René Swire time.
Aidan Jacob Nelson Vanessa Elsie Ryan Ethan Paul Sypniewski wholly, imagine freely and rise
Victoria Eve Dent Beaudyn Joshua Lewis “Tonight, we celebrate your to the great unknown.”
Ava Rose Dettore Sierra Shiller Loiselle Steven Glenn Newell Ian Francis Rynkiewicz Ondrea Marie Taffera
Brian Michael Novicki Evan Matthew Sabecky Hannah Brooke Thomas commencement,” Petrone said. It was about the people Pat Kernan | Times Leader
Mia Rilee Dixon Kenneth Jacob Lubas “This is not an ending.” Hazleton Area seniors enter their graduation ceremony earlier this month.
Samantha J. Dixon John William Luke Jacob Matthew Novitski Christina Ann Schappert Laura Ann Timinski in the graduates’ lives that
Gabrielle Nicole Olenginski Ryan A. Schmid Bailey Marie Tregan Petrone told the graduat- brought them to this point that
Hannah Doran Michael A. Luksic The final student speaker had been, we had a fresh start path had ended, Myers looked
Haydon Edwards-Lewis Kathleen Ann Lydon Sophia Ormando Matthew J. Schnable Andrew Alabré Trumm ing class that they received salutatorian Ann Stetz spoke.
Alexandra Lynn Oster Christina Therese Schuler Anthony John Vanesko an incredible education from “They are the reason we was Sarah Myers, president of together,” she said, recalling to the future.
Benjamin Stephen Emershaw Dillon Brooks Major the class of 2019. It was the the Class of 2019’s beginnings “A solid foundation has
Mikayla Rose Engler Nora Elizabeth Malarkey Nathan Richard Ostroski Ethan Paul Scioscia Vincent Christopher Vespico, IV a group of excellent teachers are all here today,” she said.
Emily Elizabeth Farrell Jonathan Patrick Manzella Daniella Nicole Pace Chloe N. Scott Alicia Rose Vincelli — a profession Petrone called “Without them, we would not diverging paths she spoke of, at the high school after attend- been built, but now we have a
Liam Joseph Farrell Dante Francis Marianacci Zachary Thomas Palfey Megan Sebastianelli Caitlin Nichole Walsh “the most important job in this cross the stage.” as well. ing various other schools. new duty: to give back,” she
Dylan M. Feeney Connor A. Markham Olivia Paige Panzer Jaelyn L. Shaver Caleb Lawrence Waslick country.” “No matter what our paths But now that the high school said.
Justin Adam Fell Kyle Robert McAndrew Keely Elizabeth Patton Collin James Shedletsky Carter Alexander Weaver
Haley Elizabeth Fennell Adison E. McClain Raymond Clifford Perez Bailey C. Slacktish Eric Joseph Weiss
Matthew David Ferrara Ryan J. McDermott William Petherick Kristopher Smiga Eric James Williams
Justin Finarelli Danielle McDougal Ashley Piper David Anthony Smith Joplin Holiday Bates Wood
Emily Rose Fleming Megan R. McGovern Bailey P. Pirl Jacob Frederick Smith Rachael Brielle Wooditch
Ivy Juliette Fox Elisabeth Michele Mead Alyssa Ann Podskoch Benjamin Thomas Sobieski Brandi Lynn Yale
Jarrod William Frank Andrew Jeffrey Menig Brandon Michael Porasky Hailey Cecelia Sobocinski Hannah E. Yanovich
Jennifer Marie Friedenthal Savanah Rhae Millan Makayla Ann Potsko Alexander Logan Solano Grace Marielynn Young
Edward Robert Gill Zachary Monahan Michael Austin Quinnan Nicholas Xavier Solinsky Ethan Michael Zawatski
Vladimir E. Gingo Ethan Michael Mooney Benjamin John George Reavy Gianna Nicole Spaciano Eugene P. Ziemba, III
Amanda Good Hanna Elizabeth Morgan Blaine Gordon Rex Joshua Edward Specht Kaitlyn M. Zimmerman
Isabella Paige Green Courtney Jane Moss Rachel Ricker Tyler C. Stivers Savannah J. Zimmerman
Kyle Christopher Greenwood Christian Charles Motley Madison Marie Riley Zachary Ryan Strazdus Alexandria Beth Zurn
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Renee Emily Rinehimer Sydney Olivia Strickland16 GRADUATION 2019 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 GRADUATION 2019 17
HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL
Redeemer
Holy
Redeemer
Grads told ‘go forth and to build a better world’
class
valedictorian
From page 16 Sarah Ann
Lewis – 68 years later – is yes.,” Liskowicz
gives the
she said. “It is fascinating, confus- last remarks
ing, bewildering and everything in during
By Marcella Kester between. For the past four years, her class
For Times Leader graduation
we have been waking up to an
alarm set at 6 a.m., throwing on ceremony las
WILKES-BARRE – month at the
the same class skirt or khaki pants,
Speaking to a packed F.M. Kirby
following a rather routine class Center in
crowd, Bianca Mazza-
schedule and seeing the same faces Wilkes-Barre.
rella compared her time
in high school to that of day in and day out.”
a quote from a popular While she admitted she failed to
novelist. see the change going on within her
Mazzarella, the class each school day, Mazzarella said
salutatorian, was just she now looks back and can both
one of several speakers see and appreciate the time that
at the F.M. Kirby Center has passed while looking forward
earlier this month cel- to the future, suggesting her fellow
ebrating the 12th annual classmates do the same.
commencement of Holy Addressing the graduates, Maz-
Redeemer. zarella brought up another familiar
Crimson robes with children’s story to give as advice
white stoles filled the on her classmates future endeav-
front of the theater as ors.
nearly 140 graduates “Christopher Robin expresses Amanda Hrycyna | For Times Leader
took their seats in antici- to Pooh ‘You are braver than you
pation of both closing believe, stronger than you seem, CLASS OF 2019
the latest chapter in their smarter than you think and loved
lives while starting anew. more than you know’,” she said. Julia Marie Andrejko, Derek Cole Dewees, Matthew Thomas Alyson Lacomis, Allyson Marie Rymar.
Admitting her love of Following the conferring of Joseph Answini, Sophia Teresa Di Gangi, McKenna Elizabeth Laiuvara, Evan Robert Lawson, Amelia Joan Sack, Sergei Ira
literature and “Narnia” diplomas, Bishop Joseph Bambera Answini, Sarah Azaizeh, Elisabeth Dolan, Gabrielle Drevitch, Aubrey Mary Madeline Lewis, Sarah Ann Scaramastro, Abigail Schaal,
series author C.S. Lewis, of the Diocese of Scranton spoke Ann Azarewicz. Makayla Drozda, Matthew Louis Liskowicz. Lindsey Joan Scorey, Paul
the graduate recounted Maia Margaret Bagusky, Duffy. Adam P. Mahler, Emily Ann Anthony Seasock, Michael
to the group, reminding them that Christopher John Banas, Declan Scott Evans Rose Makaravage, Jesse Joseph Alexander Skutack, Jillian Rose
a time when he spoke they are the ones who can make
of the irony of failing to Christian Reed Barnak, Lucas Keiana J. Faltz, Gavin Fincke, Malacheski, Noah Joseph Smith, William Charles Snyder,
the world a better place. Alexander Barnak, George A. Bailey Ann Flannery, Julianna Mangan, Dominic Joseph Valerie Lauren Soto, Emily
notice change day-by- “You are graduates. You always Beck III, Ryan Patrick Bella, Floryan, Jaylyn Blue Fulkersin. Marchese, Isabel Judith Maria, Damaris Rose Stefanik, Alexis
day, to only later observe have been, and always will be, our Christopher John Berbano, Donald Joseph Gardner, Stephen Peter Terrance Maria, Vincent Jay Marie Stella, Kaylee Elizabeth
it over a long period of primary source of greatness,” he Jenna Rose Biago, Makayla M. Gazey, Elena Marie Giraldi, Maria, Matthew Joseph Marino, Sterling, Madison Angeline
time. said. “You have been given every Rose Biebel, Aidan Daniel Matthew Steven Glasson, Josh Bianca Lauren Mazzarella, Stoltz, Christian Thomas
“My answer to C.S. building block that you need to go Bilski, Devyn Daniela Boich, Paul Gronka, Alyssa Autumn Alexandra Marin McHale, Michael Stone, George A. Strish IV, Mary
Kevin Michael Bradigan, Joseph Gushka. Leonard Mecadon, Emily Renée Elizabeth Strunk.
See Redeemer | 17 The Holy Redeemer class of 2019. forth and to build a better world.” Beckus Brennan, Kaitlyn Marisa Thomas E. Hajkowski, Ren Miller, Jacob Michael Modlesky, Emily Ann Thomas.
Class valedictorian Sarah Lis- Brennan, Kyndall Elizabeth Byers Haochong, Mark Robert Danielle Kathleen Morris. Benjamin Paul Updike
Congratulations to all Graduates
kowiez reminded the group not to Terri Calpin, Dominic Andrew Harrison, Joshua Hartigan, Emily Nhu Nguyen. Lukas Daniel Volpetti, Katelyn
let their fears overcome them, but Capaci, Samantha Veronica Carr, Matthew George Hayden, Korren Skylar M. Osenkarski. Marie Vols.
to instead focus on faith, hope and Anna Asia Carty, Troy Chackan, Elizabeth Hicks, Jonathan Avery Madison Grace Partlow, McKaylia Ann Ward, David
love. Alex Chan, Lindsey Marie Hines, Ethan Nathaniel Hoda, Monserat Pavia-Bravo, Jenna Joseph Wickiser, Michael Austin
“If you allow it to overcome you, Chepalonis, Jordan Alexandra Christian Patrick Holmes. Elizabeth Poor, Christopher Williams, Katherine Maureen
it will. However, you can overcome Cicon, Dominic Anthony Cirelli, Jason Daniel DelBalso Isely. Portalatin, Matthew Edward Wills.
Collin Stephen Cook, Lawrence Haley Lucy Jendrzejewski, Taylor Price, Nicholas John Prociak, Therese Catherine Young.
it,” she said. “Faith is the light that Anthony Corridoni III, MacKenzie M. Josefowicz, Mick Kabalka, Kevin A. Pysniak. Olivia Hope Zablocky, Bryce
will illuminate the darkness that Sierra Crake, Patrick William Stephanie Sarah Kluk, Joshua Nathan Ragantesi, Christian Zapusek, Patrick Joseph Zarola,
will devour you. Hope is the start Curley. Kodish, Elizabeth Morgan Caleb Ransom, Maggie M. Abigail Noelle Zim
in the night sky that will listen to Grace Joy Dacey, Parker Kravitz, Kyra Mikayla Krzywicki, Reddington, Jacob Alexander
80931749 you. Love is the sun that will pen- Anthony Dal Santo, Francis Sarah Elizabeth Kuderka, Maria Rokosz, Blaise Robert Rowlands,
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etrate the clouds of hate.” Martin Desiderio, Matthew Anne Kurlandski. Kateri Rowlands, Alyson Rebekah18 GRADUATION 2019 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 GRADUATION 2019 19
L ACK AWANNA TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL
Trail Grads
Grads lift caps in celebration
From page 18 From page 18
vere academics after losing a loved Cali Paige Fauquier
one.” Alyssa Rose Fowler
Grella said she was honored to Jakob Hunter Fusik
share the stage with these students, Jaida Rae Ganser
and encouraged them to give it Madisyn Paige Gillespie
By Ben Freda wrap-around support of their all, no matter the outcome. Kiana Marie Grella
For Abington Journal these student-athletes “Go and continue to succeed in Emma Gaynel Hawthorne
went beyond the football your endeavors,” she said. Emily Katherine Herron
FACTORYVILLE team, and made a tight- Lili Martin, who ranked second Xavier Robert Houser
— Graduates of Lacka- knit community even in her class, received this year’s Josiah David Hricko
wanna Trail Jr. Sr. High tighter. Soon, it will be salutatorian award and shared that Sarah Judith Kinback
School marched through time for these young men she was an exchange student in Jared Francis Klepadlo
the school’s stadium as and women to leave the France. She said her year abroad Thomas John Kolesar
families and friends filled school and show every- led to self-discovery and she Samantha Ann Kostick
the bleachers. School one what they’re capable returned with new worldly knowl- Amber Leigh Kozubal
board president David of at the next level.” edge. Morgan Elizabeth Krzywicki
Thorne and school board High school art teach- “I encourage you all to go out Connor Richard Mack
secretary Kevin Mulhern er Mary Belle Gilroy pre- and explore the world outside your Lili Teresa Martin
handed their sons Kevin sented the art award to bubble,” she said. “You will all Brianna Loise Miller
Thorne and Colin Mul- graduate Morgan Krzy- come out the other side different Lanee Anne Miller
hern diplomas during the wicki. Other recipients than you were before.”
Dakota Robert Moyle
63rd annual commence- were Eric Craig-Peysson, Zachary Stec received the highest Ben Freda | For Abington Journal
Colin David Mulhern
ment on Friday, June 14. music; Nathan Rolka, honor as this year’s valedictorian. Happy graduates throw their caps in the air.
Haileigh Jocelinn Novitch
Over 50 graduates business and social stud- In his speech, he shared his “wild
Aleah Marie Otto
lifted their caps in the ies; Kiana Grella, Eng- memories,” such as funny incidents
with substitute teachers while Benjamin Patrick Palaskas
air in celebration but not lish; Samantha Schur, Samuel Augustus Pieretti
before receiving awards mathematics and French; thanking students and teachers for
making the years memorable. Nathan John Rolka
and listening to speech- Josh Rosengrant, sci- Joshua Russell Rosengrant
es. After a welcome ence; Lili Martin, Span- “For better or some for the
worse, the times really have Nesbitt Washington Ross
by principal Dr. Mark ish; Jordan Edwards,
changed,” he said. “But, without Samantha Catherine Schur
Murphy, superintendent technical education.
all of my classmates behind me, it Jeremiah Bruce
Matthew Rakauskas Commended student Ben Freda | For Abington Journal
Valedictorian Zachary Stec delivers his commencement address. wouldn’t be memorable.” Spickerman
acknowledged the gradu- Kiana Grella, who
ates for their “two ways Stec has been a student at Lacka- Zachary Thomas Stec
ranked third in her class,
of distinguishing himself acknowledged her fellow
CLASS OF 2019 wanna Trail since kindergarten Logan John Steltz
or herself from others.” Samantha Gwen as has graduate Jaida Ganser, of Sydney Anne Swan
graduates who have not Baltrusaitis
“First, mutual pride Dalton. Kevin Arthur Thorne
excelled with highest Rachael Corinne Beemer
and support between “I’m super excited,” Ganser said. Lukas James Truesdale
recognition at Trail with Jacob Hunter Bradley
the school and the com- a personal anecdote. Jacob Garrett Brim
“It’s (graduation) also bittersweet Ben Freda | For Abington Journal Ben Freda | For Abington Journal Bryce VanFleet
munity,” he said. “And “For students like me Justin Alan Carey because I’m leaving my friends Kevin Dikeman, high school director of bands, leads the Graduate Ben Palaskas, of Dalton, with his father Alexus Lea Wilbur
since kindergarten.” Lackawanna Trail Concert Band during the processional. Gregory. Novella Ann Wilhelm
second, the will and the who have made it to this Tyler Kathryn Carleo
drive to make the most point, where overcom- Serena Antoinette Caveda
of every opportunity and ing every hindrance life Alyvia Rose Cobb
every challenge.” can manifest, you are the Noah Thor Coleman
Rakauskas used the Amber Rose Collett
most successful, most Zachery Antonio Cost
example of the high deserving in my eyes,” Eric Tristan Craig-Peysson
school football team, the she said. “There is no Carter Riley Crook
Lions, making it all the award for best academic Avanna Nicole Czarkowski
way to the state champi- performance for battling Robert Austin Davis
onship game in Hershey a mental illness. There Kayla Louise Durso
last year. is no medal to signify a Chantal Melissa Earl
“Lions Pride saturated student who could perse- Jordan Michael Edwards
every corner of this dis-
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Ben Freda | For Abington Journal
trict,” he said. “The See TRAIL | 19 Graduate Jaida Ganser, of Dalton, with her parents Ginger and Keith. See GRADS | 1920 GRADUATION 2019 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 GRADUATION 2019 21
L AKE - LEHMAN High School
Lehman CLASS OF 2019
Sharing memories of school years
Vania Gabriela Aldape Osborne.
From page 21 Almanza, Bailey Aumick, Kiera Lynn Paraschak,
Stephanie Rae Ayers. Amberlyn James Partash,
ten.” Warren J. Bair, Macenzi Raye Caylin Grace Patla, Kaitlynne
Orehotsky encouraged his fellow gradu- Barker, Abigail Bartuska, Tyler Elisabeth Patla, Natasha
ates to work toward goals and surround J. Billotti, Aryan Elizabeth Ceann Pavlichko, Lauryn
themselves with people who believe in Blazick, Carlyn Taylor Blight, Elaine Pembleton, Ernst
them. Rebecca Lynn Bonomo, Michael Pender, Jacob Prest,
By Ben Freda said. “It’s what knocks Madison Elizabeth Borum,
For Times Leader us down but it is also During his farewell speech, superinten- Rachel Leona Price, Savannah
Julia Avery Bucholtz, Madison
what picks us back up dent James E. McGovern announced mem- Regiene Purdy.
Faith Budzak, Michael Joseph
LEHMAN TWP. — and motivates us to keep bers of the Class of 2019 were in kindergar- Bulzoni, Emily Burgit, Joelle Alyssya Jade Raczkowski,
High school has come going. Remember, never ten when he became superintendent. Olivette Britainy Burke. Jonathan David Raspen, Cole
to an end for Lake- let any kind of failure “There are many parallels between our Christopher Gregory Cercone Thomas Robbins Long, Kate
Lehman’s Class of 2019. stop you from pursuing experiences,” he said. “We arrived at Lake- Jr., Stephanie Lynn Chaga, Elizabeth Roberts, Keiona
But the “Black Knights” your passions and your Lehman with a conscious enthusiasm but Joshua Miguel Company, Aiyaka Nicole Roberts, Caitlin
graduates were advised dreams.” still dependent upon the help of others Paige Nicole Covert, Taylor Ashley Romanofski.
“instead of measuring to navigate our journey. This evening, we Ann Cragle, Morgan Rachelle Julia Ann Sabol, Jodie Lynn
Lauryn Pembleton Critchosin, Mason Dane
our time here in quarters stand together as benefactors of experiences Salansky, Jessica Marie
quoted Leo Tolstoy in Cross, Jarrett C. Cummings.
or years, we should mea- and relationships.” Salus, Austin Jentry Schuler,
her salutatory remarks. Ibrahim Ala-a Dabsheh, Casey
sure it all in the friend- A couple of graduates shared their favor- Corinna Scoblick, Matthew
“There is only one Elizabeth Dale, Dylan James Michael Joseph Sczyrek,
ships we enjoyed these time that is important — ite memories after the ceremony. Derhammer, Emily Anne
last four years and all the “My favorite memory is falling asleep in William Charles Senkbeil IV,
now,” she said. “Because Driscoll, Joshua Carl Durling.
smiles and the tears that class,” quipped Thomas Nalbone, of Noxen. Alexa Evalynn Edwards, Paige Casey Edward Shager, Eva
it’s the only time we have Danielle Sicurella, Mackayla
were created.” any power.” Nalbone’s mother Lennette Zipay is proud Nicole Eiswerth.
of him, nonetheless. Ian David Evans, Jessica Marie Sims, Trinity Faith
That was said by Pembleton encouraged
“It was a long journey but we got here,” Megan Evans. Ben Freda | For Times Leader Skovira, Cierra Caitlyn
senior class president her peers to live in the
she said. Nicholas Egan Fegely, Graduate Thomas Nalbone, of Noxen, with his mother Lennette Zipay. Snyder, Sophia Madison
Stephanie Chaga dur- moment rather than liv-
“It’s great,” Nalbone said about graduat- Matthew Jack Field, Gabrielle Soifer, Elmer Burton Souder,
ing the 61st annual ing in the past or dwell- Sarah Nicole Stanski,
ing. “It feels like a weight off my shoulders M. Fitzgerald, Mackenzie Hannah Rene Kasko, Morgan Julia Marchakitus,
commencement of ing on what may happen Elizabeth Fleeger, Justin Alexandrea Lynn Steltz, Jacob
and into a new weight — life.” Cassandra Renae Keithline, Amanda Lynn May, Tyler
Lake-Lehman High tomorrow. Walter Frederick. Robert Stokes, Hunter Joseph
Graduate Mariam Iukuridze also shared Richard A. Kemmerer III, James McGuire, Julianna
School on Friday, June Valedictorian Joshua Austin R. Gray. George Sutton, Noa Szmir.
her favorite memory. Katrishka Anna Kipp, Jacey Marie McMahon, Floyd Bruce
7. Chaga reminded her Orehotsky rolled dice to Tanner Jacob Harry, Dakota Rae Kleintob, Hunter Grace McRoy IV, Terrance John Donald John Thompson III,
fellow graduates, who choose the words in the “My favorite memory was last week Michael Heinrich, Nicholas
Ben Freda | For Times Leader because we got together and connected Kline, Walter Howard Knorr III, Meehan, Mikaela Louise Justin Anthony Timonte,
received their diplomas opening statement for Stephen Henninger, James Joshua Ryan Kocher, Megan Meeker, Samantha Abigail Joshua Alfred Tranell, Carly
Dylan Derhammer walks back to his seat after receiving his diploma. more,” she said. “It makes more sense than Stephen Herceg III, David
at the school’s Edward H. his oration. But it turned Nicole Krakosky, Matthew Mihalko, Alexis Leigh Mitchell, Ann Trapani, Sarah Anne
Edwards Stadium, they to multiplication times out to be nothing more ever to go away now.” John Hogrebe, Ceyerra Lynn
Ryan Kurtz, Frank Joseph Gabrial Stephen Mitchell, Traver.
have spent 18,720 hours tables.” than a group of random Mariam, along with her mother Maia Hoover, Brandon Joseph
Hoyt. Kutz. Mikella Marie Monaco. Nicholas John Vodzak,
in the classrooms and Chaga said her high words. He did that to and grandmother Lia Parkison, hail from
Dillon Christopher Ide, Derrick Thomas Lanning, Thomas Ralph Nalbone III, Alexandria V. Weber.
are now in the last few school experience made make the point that, even the country of Georgia. Maia credits Lake- Angelina Maria-Vita White,
Mariam Iukuridze. Tiffany Lee Lasinski, Brianna Gabriella Napersky, Jacen
moments of their journey for lasting memories, with careful planning for Lehman for being kind to her daughter, Rose Lee, Robert Louis Narsavage, Kyle Naugle. Abigail Lauren Winter, Claudia
despite the fact she is an immigrant. Sierra Marie Jendrzejewski,
together. both good and bad. the future, the outcome Jordyn Karev Jones, Andrew Long III, Hannah Elizabeth Elijah James O’Connell, Jean Wolfe, Madalyn Rae
Chaga credited the “Together, we coped is not always positive. “I like that the kids and teachers of Lake- Richard Jubis, Evan David Lukasavage, Jesse Robert Joshua Peter Orehotsky, Wright.
teachings in elementary with the loss of two “Ultimately, the odds Lehman are kind and good to us,” she said. Judge. Lutz. Chloe-lyn Marguerite Levi Paul Yatsko
school to what prepared classmates, witnessed are just odds,” he said.
her and her classmates to district championships “And, if my deep obses-
Congratulations Class of 2019!
graduation. and met two cops, with sion with board games
“We faced our first which some of us created has taught me anything,
challenges in learning friendships.” it’s to never put too
the months of the year, Hannah Kasko, Stu- much faith in those odds.
Best of Luck in all you endeavor!
mastered the basics dent Council president, No one knows what’s in
of the alphabet, and mentioned her time store for us. From the
trademarked our early at Lake-Lehman High current perspective, the
School has taught her to
From generations of proud
handwriting,” she said. future is a wide-open
“The clock became our never be “hindered by slate waiting to be writ-
new friend when learn- failure.”
Lake - Lehman Alumni
Ben Freda | For Times Leader
ing to read the time, and From left, Steven Egenski, Lia Parkison, her granddaughter Mariam Iukuridze, graduate; and her “Rather, failure is fuel
mother Maia Iukuridze. They are from Lake Silkworth. to do better,” Kasko See LEHMAN | 21
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