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Baptist Bible College and Seminary

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Graduation Date: May 7, 2011 Location of Graduation: Phelps Student Center on campus, 538 Venard Road, Clarks Summit Graduating Class Size: 189 Address of School: 538 Venard Road, Clarks Summit Graduation Speaker: Baptist Bible College and Seminary President Jim Jeffery

Abington Heights High School English teacher Cindy Page receives a hood for Master of Education degree. President Jim Jeffery offers the commencement address to the graduates
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Baptist Bible College & Seminary conferred degrees upon 189 graduates, from a one-year Bible Certificate to Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Commencement was held May 7 at the Phelps Student Center on

campus. President Jim Jeffery encouraged graduates, families and friends as the commencement speaker. His message, Learning that Transforms, was taken from Colossians 1:9-10. The morning event also included performances by the BBC Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. David Harris, and a presentation of the Presidents Award of Distinction, a special commendation given periodically to trustees or others who have served and supported the mission and goals of the college.The event is the 79th commencement ceremony in school history. Founded in 1932 in Johnson City, N.Y., the school moved to

its current location in Clarks Summit, in 1968. Graduates include: Bachelor of Science in Bible: Joseph F. Accardi, Clarks Summit; Amy L. Brodrick, Clarks Summit; Valerie R. Byrd, Clarks Summit; Gavin Robert Gromacki, Clarks Summit; Joshua Michael Jackson, Clarks Summit; Jennifer L. Pollock, Clarks Summit; Danyelle Ruth Steckiel, Clarks Summit. Master of Arts: Sherry Deanna Boykin, Clarks Summit; Sharon Lynn Gardoski, Clarks Summit; Joel Daniel Kallman, Dalton. Master of Education: Stephani Rae Austin, Clarks Summit; Cynthia Sue Page, Clarks Summit; Abigail Grace Zieger, Clarks Summit.
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INDEX
Baptist Bible College..................2 Johnson College.........................3 Keystone College........................3 Marywood University................4 TCMC............................................4 Penn State Worthington.......... 5 The University of Scranton.......5 Lackawanna College.................6 Abington Heights...................8/9 Holy Cross....................................11 Lackawanna Trail..................12/13 Lakeland................................14/15 Scranton Preparatory................7 Summit Christian Academy.....10 Wyoming Seminary...................10

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Johnson College
Johnson College celebrated its 92nd Commencement May 15, at the Scranton Cultural Center in Scranton. Degrees were conferred on173 graduates who received either an Associate in Science degree (A.S.) or an Associate in Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) Ryan Leckey, Reporter for WNEPTV, delivered the commencement address. Antoinette Cassaro Class of 2011 of Carbondale, who has earned an Associate in Science Award for Academic Excellence, spoke, sharing her Johnson College experience. Degrees were presented by Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, Johnson Colleges President & CEO, and Don Kalina, Chairperson of the Colleges Board of Directors. Following is a list of area graduates: Associate in Science Degrees Radiologic Technology: Michael Austin Burke, Summa Cum Laude, Clarks Summit; Phillip Anthony Colarossi Jr., Clarks Green; Ellen Marie Raino, Summa Cum Laude, Clarks Summit; Brittney M. Sholcosky, Clarks Summit. Veterinary Technology: Suzanne Christina Fauver, Nicholson; Melissa Ann Yusinski, Cum Laude, Clarks Summit; Katelyn Marie Zdaniewicz, Falls. Associate in Applied Science Degrees Architectural Drafting & Design Technology: James Gwilym Farrell, Clarks Summit. Automotive Technology: Robert P. Ames, Jr., Factoryville; Aaron Wade Bailey, Dalton. Biomedical Equipment Technology:Albert Green, Dalton. Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology: Denny DeWolf, Tunkhannock; Justin Ian Munley, Scott Township; Matthew George Vacendak, Summa Cum Laude, Clarks Summit; Gary Francis VanVranken, Summa Cum Laude, Tunkhannock; Jeffrey Leroy Walter Jr., Factoryville. Distribution & Supply Logistics Technology: Justin Christopher Clark, Top Department Honors, Clarks Summit; Nathan Bird, Dalton; Richard Lucas Spicer, Clarks Summit; Travis Zarnoff, Clarks Summit.
Students cheer their fellow graduates and await their diplomas.

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Graduation Date: May 15, 2011 Location of Graduation: Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton Graduating Class Size: 173 Address of School: 3427 N. Main Ave., Scranton Graduation Speaker: Ryan Leckey, WNEP Reporter
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Electronic Technology: David DeNault, Summa Cum Laude, Dalton; Justin James Kubilus, Dalton; John Lashinski, Cum Laude, Clarks Summit. Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning: Joseph P. Hartman, Cum Laude, Clarks Summit; Jesse Michael King, Magna Cum Laude, Tunkhannock. Precision Machining Technology: heron Russell Dickinson, III, Dalton. All graduates are from Pennsylvania unless otherwise noted. Summa cum laude: GPA of 3.90 or higher. Magna cum laude: GPA of 3.80 and equal to or less than 3.89. Cum laude: GPA of 3.70 and equal to or less than 3.79 Honors recognition based on academic achievement to December 2010.

Keystone College students process into the graduation ceremony.

One of Keystone Colleges graduates shared her advice and secrets of success with members of the Class of 2011 during the colleges 140th annual commencement ceremonies May 21 at 2 p.m. at Bailey Field. Diane C. Paparo, Class of 1976, owns two businesses in New York City. She serves as principal of Diane Paparo Associates, Ltd. (DPA), a full-service interior design consulting firm. The following local students were among 339 who received degrees and certificates: Certificates: Jean A. Aubrey, La Plume; Edward R. Mazaleski, Clarks Summit and Mallory R. Pencek, Factoryville. Associate in Applied Science: Jullessa Baldoni, Clarks Summit and Rudolph Philip Botha, Factoryville. Associate in Arts: Benjamin R. Cole, Clarks Summit. Associate in Science: Racheal E. Delia, Clarks Summit; Jessica Howell, Clarks Summit; David E. Schultz, Clarks Summit; and Jordyn M. Wilk, Clarks Summit. Bachelor of Arts: Karen Clark, Waverly; Stephanie Emond, Factoryville; Erica A. James, Clarks Summit; Shawn Killian,
Bagpipers lead the commencement procession at Keystone College in La Plume.

Keystone College

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Graduation Date: May 21, 2011 Location of Graduation: Keystone College Graduating Class Size: 339 Address of School: One College Green, La Plume Graduation Speaker: Diane C. Paparo, owner of interior design businesses in New York City and a 1976 Keystone graduate

Keynote speaker Ryan Leckey.

Clarks Summit; Erica L. Simon, Factoryville; Brandon L. Szuch, Clarks Summit; and Marian Wezmar, Waverly. Bachelor of Science: Erin A. Badalamente, Clarks Summit; Christopher Breita, Factoryville; Corey A. Carr, Clarks Summit; Adam M. Davis, Dalton; Nathan P. Emond, Factoryville; Makinsey Evans, Factoryville; Stephanie L. Gacek, Clarks Summit; Ashley L. Galambos, Dalton; Caitlin M. Giuliani, Clarks Summit; and Ashley Gregory, Clarks Summit; Daniel King, Factoryville; Lyndsey A. Lombardo, Clarks Summit; Lisa M. Lowe, Clarks Summit; Spencer R. Lunger, Clarks Summit; Vincent J. McGuigan, Clarks Summit; David G. Morgan, Clarks Summit; Leah A. North, Factoryville; Donald M. Olekszulin, Clarks Summit; Jason J. Palonis, Clarks Summit; Ian M. Roberts, Dalton; Chelsey M. Stone, Factoryville; Sandra L. Varady, Dalton; and Matthew S. Yevonishon, Clarks Summit.

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Keystone College President Edward G. Boehm

Graduation speaker Diane C. Paparo.

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Marywood University celebrated its 93rd annual commencement May 8 with the awarding of 883 degrees to graduates from the Reap College of Education and Human Development, Insalaco College of Creative Arts and Management, College of Health and Human Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the School of Architecture. Graduates from the Reap College of Education and Human Development, as declared by Dean Mary Anne Fedrick, Ph.D., include: Doctoral Degree: Kimberley Anne Pavlick, Dalton; Michael Perrotti, Lake Winola. Educational Specialist: Sophie Marie Genello, Clarks Summit; Kristin M. Hricko, Factoryville. Masters Degree: Kelly Ann Adgie, Clarks Summit; Joan Cooper Bonczek, Clarks Summit; Sarah Elizabeth Brandt, Dalton; Nicole Arriel Drucker, Factoryville; Kimberly S. Kelly, Clarks Summit; Quinn Catherine Kenehan, Clarks Summit; Jeremy Miles

Marywood University
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Graduation Date: May 8, 2011 Location of Graduation: Mohegan Sun Arena Graduating Class Size: 883 Address of School: 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton Graduation Speaker: Reverend Richard (Rick) Frechette, C.P., D.O., director of medical services, Nuestros Pequeos Hermanos International
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Marywood graduates Kristina Shelly of Scranton, left, Amanda Mozloom of Hanover Township and Cathy Warpus of Clarks Summit write Mothers Day messages on their mortarboards before the universitys 93rd Annual Commencement at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township.

Murphy, Tunkhannock; Gail Tressa Nardella Prye, Clarks Summit. Bachelors Degree: Courtney Clark, Waverly; Jessica Katherine Fratzola, Factoryville; Brianna Beth Safko, Scott Twp.; Alexa Elizabeth Schoenberg, Clarks Summit; Michelle Marie Townsend, Dalton. Graduates from the Insalaco College of Creative Arts and Management, as declared by Dean Collier Parker, MFA, include: Masters Degree: Shannon Gagnon, Clarks Summit.

Bachelors Degree: Angela Lindsay Crecca, Clarks Summit; Bryan E. Filarsky, Scott Twp.; Lindsey Marie Graham, Clarks Summit; Theresa Ann Plishka, Clarks Summit; Lauren Anne Urso, Clarks Summit. Graduates from the College of Health and Human Services, as declared by Interim Dean, Lloyd Lyter, Ph.D. include: Masters Degree: Brian E. Davis, Clarks Summit; Catherine Warpus, Clarks Summit; Brooke A. Werner-McDonnell, Clarks Summit. Bachelors Degree: Daniel Jackson Frost, Factoryville; Robert Gagliardi, Clarks Summit;

Lindsey A. Jones, Scott Township; Amanda Marie Karosus, Scott Twp.; Julie Kim Le, South Abington Twp. Graduates from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, as declared by Dean Mike Foley Ph.D. include: Masters Degree: Stephen Daniel Christensen, Clarks Summit; Suzanne Jaffer Kornutiak, Scott Twp.; Amanda Marie Lemoncelli, Scott Twp. Bachelors Degree: Brittney Catherine Basalyga, Clarks Summit; Brighid Bauer, Clarks Green; Peri Fae Blomquist, Factoryville; Dana LoVallo, Clarks Summit; Andrea Ruth Matillano, Clarks

Summit; Autumn Lynn Merrifield, Dalton; Nathan D. Young, Clarks Summit.

Marywood graduates Christa Vinciguerra of Moosic, left, and Kathryn Prislapski of Old Forge prepare their mortarboards. .

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Graduation Date: May 21, 2011 Location of Graduation: Marywood Universitys Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Graduating Class Size: 39 Address of School: 501 Vine Street, Scranton Graduation Speaker: Wayne Pisano, Sanofi Pasteur

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Wayne F. Pisano, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Sanofi Pasteur was commencement speaker for The Commonwealth Medical College, May 21, at the graduation held at Marywood Universitys Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. The ceremonies included the second Masters of Biomedical Sciences class to graduate from the school. Area graduates include: Rachel Brutico, Clarks Summit; Paul Stoko, Factoryville and Kristina Zimmerman, Dalton.

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Preparing for the 2011 graduation commencement ceremony are, from left: Christopher McDonough, Jeffrey Herie, Michael Mera, Clarks Green and Joseph Mordente.
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University of Scranton
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Graduation Dates: May 28 and 29, 2011 Location of Graduation: Byron Recreation Complex on campus and Mohegan Sun Arena. Graduating Class Size: 1,718 Address of School: 800 Linden St., Graduation Speaker: Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., President of University of Scranton

Penn State Worthington Scranton held its 43rd Commencement May 13 during a ceremony in the schools Multi-Purpose Building, Dunmore. Two hundred-five degrees were conferred. Several students graduated with honors of distinction. Graduating with highest distinction were: David C. Balko, Dalton; and Roberta Burge, Scott Township. Students graduating with distinction were: James M. Wescott II, Dalton. This years commencement speaker, Terry Pegula, was introduced by Dr. Krogh-Jespersen. Kathy Zielinski, president of the Penn State Worthington Scranton Alumni Society . The following area Penn State Worthington Scranton 2010 graduates, by Penn State College and degree earned are: Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies: Roberta Burge, Scott Twp. Bachelor of Science, Business: Benjamin M. Bolus, Clarks Summit; Andrew J. Harris, Dalton; Ashley N. Keller, Clarks Summit; Evan Kraky, Scott Township; Robert J. Rudzinski, Clarks Summit; Thomas J. Sanok, Clarks Summit; James M. Wescott II, Dalton. Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies: Leslie K. Fluette, Clarks Summit. Associate in Arts, Letters, Arts and SciTerrence M. Pegula presents the commencement address at Penn State Worthington Scrantons graduation ceremony

Penn State University, Worthington Scranton

Graduation Date: May 13, 2011 Location of Graduation: The Schools Multi-Purpose Building. Graduating Class Size: 205 Address of School: 120 Ridge View Drive, Dunmore Graduation Speaker: Penn State Worthington Scranton Chancellor Mary-Beth Krogh-Jespersen, Ph.D., and Terrence M. Pegula, a PSU and Worthington Scranton alumnus and founder of East Resources Inc., as well as owner of the Buffalo Sabres.

Management graduate Lauren Riolo waves to someone in the crowd.

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ences: Ashley A. Beichler, Dalton. Bachelor of Arts, Letters, Arts and Sciences: James H. Kochmer, Clarks Summit. Associate in Engineering, Technology Building Engineering Technology: David C. Balko, Dalton. Bachelor of Science, Information Sciences and Technology: Ashley L. Faraday, Clarks Summit and Daniel J. Guzek, Clarks Summit. Associate in Science, Nursing: Justin J. King, Scott Township and Jessica A. Sheridan, Dalton. Bachelor of Science, Nursing: Yvette J. Collins, Clarks Summit; Kochey Roshan, Scott Twp.; and Kimberly E. Simmel, Clarks Summit.

The University of Scranton conferred more than 1,700 degrees at two commencement ceremonies representing the largest graduating class in the 123-year history of the university. On May 28, The University conferred 46 doctoral degrees in physical therapy and 700 masters degrees at its post-baccalaureate commencement ceremony in the Byron Recreation Complex on campus. The University conferred more than 970 bachelors and associates degrees at its undergraduate commencement May 29, at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in WilkesBarre. Local students receiving an undergraduate degree are: Megan L. Callahan, Clarks Summit; David N. Campbell, Clarks Green; Lia C. Chmil, Dalton; Candace L. Cremard, Clarks Summit; Kara Cruciani, Clarks Summit; Andrew E. Falkowski, Clarks Summit; Katherine J. Fitzsimmons, Waverly; Allison E. Gilboy, Clarks Summit; James M. Haggerty, Clarks Summit; Kristen L. Keen, Scott Twp; Brendan A. Langan, South Abington Twp; Annie E. Lavelle, Clarks Green; Frank M. Lehnert, Clarks Summit; Julia Loboda, Waverly; John T. McGurrin, Clarks Summit; Siobhan M. McKenna,

Clarks Green; Ashley A. Michaels, Clarks Green; Nina T. Muto, Clarks Summit; Mary Beth Pasqualicchio, Clarks Summit; Amanda V. Roche, Scott Twp; Sarah E. Roe, Clarks Summit; Aliya F. Shaikh, South Abington Twp; Brandon G. Tunis, Clarks Summit; Anthony L. Villano, South Abington Twp; Matthew C. Warner, Clarks Summit; Melissa A. Wasilewski, Clarks Summit; Matthew G. Wren, Dalton. Local graduate degree recipients are as follows: Doctor of Physical Therapy: Tracy A. Grieboski, Clarks Summit. Masters Degree: Lackawanna County - Jana M. Bauman, Clarks Summit; Dillon B. Colarossi, Clarks Green; John J. Culkin, Clarks Summit; Thomas W. Daniels, S. Abington Twp.; Matthew M. Hajduk, S. Abington Twp.; Janelle M. Heisler, Clarks Summit; Bridget K. Kotchick, Dalton; John T. McGurrin, Clarks Summit; Diane F. Vietz, Clarks Green; Justine Walker, Scott Twp. and Chiara A. Zigray, Clarks Summit. Wyoming County- Katherine A. Dietrich, Nicholson; Marja N. Litwin, Nicholson; and Tammy L. Myers, Tunkhannock.

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Lackawanna College
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Graduation Date: May 14, 2011 Location of Graduation: Student Union Gymnasium, 500 Jefferson Ave., Scranton Graduating Class Size: 280 Address of School: 501 Vine St., Scranton: Graduation Speaker: U.S. Congressman Lou Barletta

Lackawanna College held commencement ceremonies for approximately 280 students May 14, in the Lackawanna College Student Union Gymnasium on the Colleges Scranton campus. For the second straight year, the graduation will be held in the historic building that was the former Scranton Catholic Youth Center. The members of the graduating class receiving Associate in Arts degrees are: Communication Arts: Thomas Joseph Bohnenberger, Clarks Summit. The members of the graduating class receiving Associate in Science degrees are: Business Studies: Maritza Acevedo, Clarks Summit; John J. Kilpatrick, Clarks Summit; Benjamin Robert Steefel, Nicholson. Cardiac Sonography: Bushra A. Hendi, Clarks Summit; Erica Kosh, Clarks Summit. Criminal Justice: Counseling/ACT 120-Caleb A. Andrist, Clarks Summit; Samuel John DeSimone, Clarks Summit. Criminal Justice Police: Eric Cruz, Clarks Summit. Criminal Justice - Police/Act 120: Angelo D. Rudolfi Jr., Waverly. Natural Gas Technology:James Edward Roberts, Nicholson; John W. Sanders, Dalton; The following graduates received certificates: Paramedic Studies: William Chobey, South Abington Township.

ABOVE: U.S. Congressman Lou Barletta gives the commencement address after being awarded an honorary doctoral degree at Lackawanna Colleges 117th annual graduation exercises. BELOW: Lackawanna College graduates cross Vine Street in Scranton to line up for their class photo on the steps of the Scranton Childrens Library.

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ABOVE: Education major Krystin Smith, left, Early Childhood Education major Kimberly Ludwikowski and Human Services major Kristina Ludwikowski, all of Scranton, get ready for graduation in the lobby of The Mellow Theater at Lackawanna College in Scranton Saturday afternoon.

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Scranton Preparatory School

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Mascot: Cavalier School Colors: Purple and gold President: Rev. Herbert B. Keller, S.J. Principal: Patrick J. Marx Principal: Jane Nagurney Graduation Date: June 5, 2011 Location: Francis Xavier Center at Scranton Preparatory School Valedictorian: Kathryn Maria Sundheim Salutatorian: Emma Frances Blake Address: 100 Wyoming Ave., Scranton

A Scranton Preparatory School graduate receives her diploma.

Scranton Preparatory School graduated 213 June 5 at a ceremony held at the schools Francis Xavier Center. Local members of Scranton Preparatory ABINGTON JOURNAL/JESSIE FOX School Class of 2011 are as follows: Molly Jordan, Clarks Green; Peter Kelly, Clarks Green; Lauren Opsasnick offers her salutatorian Michael Walker, Clarks Green; Margaret speech during the ceremony June 5. Brannon, Clarks Summit; Brooke Bopper, Clarks Summit; Genevieve Bromes, Clarks Summit; Caroline Comer ford, Clarks Summit; Daniel Cutler, Clarks Summit; Hailey Dempsey, Clarks Summit; Katherine Dorr, Clarks Summit; John Grady, Clarks Summit; Tyler Graz, Clarks Summit; Jay Gress, Clarks Summit; Brianna Hoban, Clarks Summit; Ryan Holmes, Clarks Summit; Evan Jones, Clarks Summit; Brendan Lavelle, Clarks Summit; Tyler Longstreet, Clarks Summit; Matthew Lynady, Clarks Summit; Bridget Nealon, Clarks Summit; Warren Rozelle, Clarks Summit; Kathryn Sundheim, Clarks Summit; Emily Sweda, Clarks Summit; Mark Szymanski, Clarks Summit; Kyle Williams, Clarks ABINGTON JOURNAL/NATALIE MENNICUCCI Summit; Connor Zale, Clarks Summit; GeneSenior Dana Majeski, Dalton, offered the vieve Bormes, Waverly; Gabrielle Greco, Waverly; Alexander Krowiak, Waverly; Matthew First Reading during the celebration of the Manahan, Waverly; Bryan McIntyre, Waverly. schools 2011 Baccalaureate Mass

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Parents, family and friends fill the gym at the Scranton Preparatory School during graduation June 5.

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Graduates at the June 5 event.

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Abington Heights High S

Abington Heights graduates Justin Klingman and Jeff Roba at the commencement ceremony.

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Life after high school awaits Abington Heights graduates.

Chrissy Krut and Brittany Kazmierski at the graduation ceremony.

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Crystal Page, Salutatorian and Neha Pancholy, Valedictorian prepare to share a few words with their fellow graduates.

Abington Heights High School S C H O O L S T A T S graduation was held June 15 at the Grove Street Stadium in Clarks School Mascot: Comets Summit. Members of the Abington School Colors: Blue and White Heights High School Class of 2011 Superintendent: Dr. Michael Mahon Principal: Pamela Murray are: John Paul Abda, Ronald Albert Assistant Principal: Andrew Snyder Abda, Wesley David Akers, Arik An- and Marc Wyandt jir Amin, Caroline Elizabeth An- Graduation Date: June 15, 2011 drews, Charles Frank Armetta, Car- Location: Grove Street Stadium olyn Armstrong, Asad Mohammad Valedictorian: Neha Pancholy Salutatorian: Crystal Page Ashraf, Anthony James Aveline, Address of School: 222 Noble Road, Matthew Thomas Badamo, Connor Clarks Summit Herbert Baldwin, Adam Ross Balint, Daniel Michael Barnett, Kimberly rne, William James Byron, Abbey Marie Barren, Peter Edward Barry, Michael Kevin Beamish, Brooke McHale Cadden, Kathleen Louise Rose Marie Benson, Marissa Maria Mauchly Calcerano, Oguz Cangoz, Bernardi, Brandon Scott Betts, Delaney Elizabeth Caputo, Joshua Christian Vincent Bichler, Kathryn Michael Caracappa, Joseph Michael Ann Bills, Katelynn Marie Bird, Tia Cerra II, Paige Elizabeth Chapman, Renee Bird, Ashley Lauren Blasi, Ju- Benjamin Thomas Chapple, Kaylia Ann Boccagno, Alexa Mary Bo- leigh Clark, Tierney Janei Clark, lock, Daniel Patrick Brazill, Mary Lindsey Elyse Cohen, Joseph AnthoCaroline Brazill, Matthew Vincent ny Coleman, Christine Ann Colman, Brazill, Justin Alan Brodrick, Nicho- Liam James Conaboy, Megan Regilas Michael Brunamonti, Adrian na Conaboy, Richard Louis ConaAlexander Brunori, Angelo Michael boy, Jesse Walter Cooper, Alicen Brutico, Andrew Robert Bruzzano, Costello, Morgan Charles Craig, MaElizabeth Anne Brzuchalski, Rachel ry Katherine Crowley, Megan Lynn Todd Burkey, Michael Joseph Burns, Cunningham, Eric Joseph DOro, Zachary Stephen Burns, Alec Mark Matthew Douglas Davey, Travis Burrier, Eric Ian Button, Garett John DeSimone, Adam Robert Dec, Mackenzie Button, Kara Anne By- Dylan Jon Degilio, Brianna Lynn

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School Class of 2011

Abington Heights High School graduate Elizabeth Martin.

Brian Levy, Abington Heights Senior Class President, speaks to graduates and those in attendance June 15.

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Rose Hayes, Shauna Langan Healey, Brooke Ellen Herman, Neriell Hernandez, Kimberly Michelle Hiler, Shaneese Hillemann, Kelsey Ann Hudak, Luke Richard Hutchinson, Amanda Karen Iffert, Karlie Lynne Jaeger, Braidy Phillip James, Darryl Vincent Jones, Jr., Matthew Dempsey Karam, Brittany Paige Kazmierski, Erica Marie Kester, Kevin Matthew Kilpatrick, Joshua Steven Kinney, Zackary Arthur Klien, Justin Andrew Klingman, Breanna Teresa Knight, Victoria Elaine Kochmer, Rachel Louise Kontz, Amanda Kovaleski, Anna Sergeyevna Kovaleva, Derek Cameron Kraack, Tyler Richard Kresge, Christina Maria Krut, Chelsea Elizabeth Kurey, Seth Mark Kurilla, Stephanie Hope Lalos, Marina Michelle Lamanna, Alexa Olivia Langan, David Charles Lange, Matthew Andrew Lehnert, John Richard Lenahan, Joseph Patrick Lenahan, Brian Joseph Levy, Matthew Benjamin Lewis, Anni Ling, James Jenya Loboda, Devin Joseph Lomeo, Ronisha Angelique Lopez-Thomas, Tara Elizabeth MacGregor, Kimberly Ann Madensky, Chelsea Lynn Maloney, Michaela Marie Marciano, Elizabeth Martin, Nicole Marie Marzani, Ryan Paul Matterer, Kelsey Marie May, Katelin Mary McAndrew, Cole Fos-

ter McDonnell, Kathleen Mary Rose McHugh, Andrew Jeffrey McLane, Tessa Ann McMinn, David George Mecca, Erik Keith Meyer, Alexei Rachel Michaels, John Joseph Milliken III, Katelyn Marie Molinaro, Zachary Robert Morano, Matthew Jonathan Murnin, Mark Murphy, Svetlana Murray, Taylor Ann Nasta, Erica Nealon, Kaylee Marie Nelson, Kristen Leigha Neuhausel, Lindsay Michelle Nicholof, Michael Nole, Megan Christine ODonnell, Oladayo Robin Osuntokun, Kirsten Leigh Overholser, Crystal Elisabeth Page, Joshua Meade Palmer, Neha Samir Pancholy, Kyle Lee Joseph Pangonis, Vincent Paolucci, Bradley Shaffer Parry, Alison Margaret Pascale, Anthony Angelo Pelicci, Morgan Chase Pensak, Mary Eleanor Perry, Kaitlyn Nicole Peters, Evan Leonard Petrini, Silvia Dawn Phillips, Marina Lynn Pierre, Alexandra Beth Pipcho, Daniel Louis Pisanchyn, Alexa Anais Plevyak, Kristine Marie Polizzano, Jena Corinne Pollock, Julie Ann Polovitch, Laura Ellen PoulsonHouser, Tyler Steven Powell, Gabrielle Elizabeth Reese, Sarah Ann Regula, Megan Adele Reilly, Charlie Raine Rice, Marco Mario Richione IV, Thomas Stephen Richmond, Jeffrey Pleecdo Roba, Jennifer Rocco, Robert Bryan

Ross, Shelby Kelly Roche, Jessica Ann Rzeszewski, Erin Marie Sanderson, Johanna Gabrielle Santoriello, Rachel Shannon Scappatura, George Michael Scaramuccia, Tyler John Scarantino, Ian Edward Schimelfenig, Rebecca Victoria Schoenberg, Sabrina Ann Schubert, Alexandra Marie Sebastian, Tyler Warren Selige, Alexander Felip Semidei, Louis Patrick Serafini, Jessica Katerine Serna, Jessica Marie Serrenti, Parthvi Rangesh Shah,Anees ur Rahman Khaleel Shaikh, Elizabeth Grace Shedlock, Nicole Marie Sherman, David George Singer, Janice Slater, Michael Charles

Smertz, Ellen Fern Smith, Julia Elizabeth Smith, Ryan Smith, Ashley Nicole Snigar, Danae Tina Snyder, Joshua William Snyder, Matthew Thomas Sopinski, Juliana Maria Soroka, Lara Sorokanich, Stephen Sorokanich, Lindsey Ann Spencer, Rebecca Thieroff Sproul, William Alexander Steinbach V, Katherine Helen Stevens, Nicholas Michael Stone, Karly Alexandra Storms, Chelsea Lynn Summerhill, Chelsea Rose Sutter, Jenna Lee Sutton, Akash Yogesh Tailor, Alyssa Marie Termini, Matthew John Thompson, Raynelle Michelle Toth, Lorenza Marie Tuccinardi, Brandon Charles Tweedie, Michael John Umerich, Dominique Jacqueline Vaccaro, Mark David VanNort, Casey Ann Vance, Sarah Elizabeth Vasky, Justin Ryan Ventura, Amber Villanueva, Christopher Emanuel Carl Vito, Rachel Marie Volpe, Andrew Daniel Walker, Bailey Rose Walsh, Eric Taylor Wasser, Harold Cody Weinberger, Jordan Michael Weissman, Mylo David Welter, Ellen Martina Wildner, Taylor Ann Wilk, Lindsee Nicole Williams, Robert Edward Williams III, Thomas William Williams, Jr., Jake Harrison Wishard, Chase Christopher Wood, Emily Woody, Kyle James Yahn, Anthony John Yannuzzi, Derek Logan Zaccheo, Kyle Alexander Zarnoff

Neha Samir Pancholy, Abington Heights Valedictorian.

Abington Heights High School Valedictorian Neha Samir Pancholy is the daughter of Dr. Samir and Dr. Dipti Pancholy. She plans to attend Pennsylvania State University, University Park with the major of Pre-Med and the 6 -year BS/MD Medical School Program. Pancholy is the National Honor Society President, National Merit Finalist, Scholar of the Year, a fouryear Medalist and Perfect Scorer on National Latin Exam, HOBY Ambassador, Scholastic Bowl Team member, PA Jr. Academy of Science five- year State Qualifier, Scholastic Superstar, a karate black belt, member of the symphony orchestra, CMC Hospital Volunteer Vice-President, FBLA, Hindustani Classical vocalist and Abington Community Library TeenLeadershipCommitteemember.

VA L E D I C T O R I A N : NEHA SAMIR P A N C H O LY

Crystal Page, Abington Heights Salutatorian.

Abington Heights Salutatorian Crystal Page shares inspiration with her classmates.

Abington Heights School Board President Cathy Ann Hardaway congratulates graduate Stephanie Lalos.

Abington Heights High School Salutatorian Crystal Page is the daughter of Cyndi Page and Robert Page. She plans to attend Duquesne University, Pittsburgh with a major in nursing. Page is a National Honor Society member, a participant in Tomorrows Leaders Today, an Interact Club Board Member, a participant in the Buddy Program, and a Sunday School teacher. She is involved with Church Youth Group Mission Trips, Track and Field, Indoor Track and is a Cross Country two- year letter winner and Chorus Member.

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Summit Christian Academy

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School Mascot: Patriots School Colors: Royal blue and white Administrator: Diana Kelley Graduation Date: May 27, 2011 Graduating class size: 13 Location: Summit Baptist Church, 232 Noble Road, Clarks Summit School Address: 660 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit

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Wyoming Seminary
School Mascot: Blue Knight School Colors: Blue and white President: Doctor Kip Nygren Principal: Dean Jay Harvey Graduation Date: May 29, 2011 Location: Wyoming Seminary Upper School Campus Address of School: 201 North Sprague Ave., Kingston

Valedictorian Allison Gromacki

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Members of the Class of 2011 at Summit Christian Academy.

Summit Christian Academy graduation was held May 27 at Summit Baptist Church in Clarks Summit. Included among the graduating Senior Class 2011 were the following area residents: Derek Michael Bohn - Clarks Summit; Allison Jan Gromacki, Clarks Summit; Kayla Suyapa Heim, Clarks Summit; Patrick

Blair Kelley, Clarks Summit; Kyle Edwin McGinniss, Clarks Summit; Melissa Courtney Mitchell, Clarks Summit; Helen Grace Patella, Clarks Green; Kathryn Grace Ritchie, Dalton and Matthew Charles Sturgis, Tunkhannock. The valedictorian is Allison Gromacki. The salutatorian is Caroline Gallo.

Salutatorian Caroline Gallo

The Wyoming Seminary Commencement was held May 29 in Kingston. The following Abington area residents were among the graduates: Harman Singh Aulakh, Waverly; Meghan Colleen Ayers, Lake Ariel.

Wyoming Seminary students process into commencement May 29.

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Holy Cross graduate and class president Jordan Joyce with his parents Ann, left and Pat Joyce.

Mascot: Holy Cross Crusader Colors: Green, Silver, Black Superintendent: Kathy Hanlon Principal: James Marcks Assistant Principal: Charles Buzad Graduation Date: June 3, 2011 Location: Mellow Center, Marywood University Valedictorian: Alexander Rojek Salutatorian: Joseph Martonik School Address: 501 E. Drinker St., Dunmore, PA 18501

Holy Cross High School, Dunmore, hosted its commencement ceremony June 3 at the Mellow Center, Marywood University, Scranton. Local graduates of Holy Cross High School include: Matthew Smith, Clarks Summit; Mary Rosencrance, Clarks Summit; Heather Chobey, Clarks Summit; Meghan Slowey, Dalton; Emily Peduto, Jermyn; Christine Gagliardi, Waverly Twp., Alexander Rojek, Scott Twp., Elizabeth Walko, Scott Twp. and Jennifer Mosley, Mayfield.
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ABOVE: Holy Cross graduates, teachers, friends and family members watch the commencement ceremony June 3. AT RIGHT: Graduates, shown from left are: Megan Buckley, Emily Lang and Greg Stein, all of Scranton

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Lackawanna Trail Jr./Sr. High

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School Mascot: Lions School Colors: Red, black and white Superintendent: Matthew Rakauskas Principal: John Rushefski Assistant Principal: Tania Skotleski Date of Graduation: June 10, 2011 Location of Graduation: High School Football Field Valedictorian: Jennifer Lynn Brown Salutatorian: Alicia May Reid Address of School: PO Box 85, Tunnel Hill Road, Factoryville

Lackawanna Trail Jr./Sr. High School was held June 10 at the high school field. Member of the Lackawanna Trail Class of 2011 are: Rachel Elizabeth Ameigh, Francessca Paulene Appleman, Erich Hartmann Aten, Tyler Lee Bankson, Aaron Philip Barbolish, Stella Mae Bennett, Courtney Ann Bishop, Trevor Lee Blewett, David James Boslough and Jennifer Lynn Brown, Michael Stephen Buck, Amber Marie Burke, Casey Margaret-Rachel Chamberlin, Sara Michelle Choplosky, Justin Robert Clarke, Ashley Lynn Clifford, Stephanie Ann Cobb, Katelyn Mary Colvin and Cody Lee Cook, Cassandra Lynn Cooley, Melissa Bryanne Corby, Rachel Lynn Corby, Alayna Brenna Craig-Lucas, Lacey Noel Croasdale, Chelsea Ann Cucura, William Donald Cummings, Zackary David Francis Curran, Krista Marie Davis and Dylan Ransler Deats, Kelly Elizabeth DeBree, Michael Luke DelPrete, Andrew Nogi Dietrick, Christopher Loren Dixon, Danielle Marie Dobitsch, Lauren Ann Ellsworth, Andra Lynn Evancavich, Brandon Thomas Foster, Joseph John Fusik and Ivala Lyn Gilman, Kayla Lynn Grunza, Robert Allen Hanyon, Erik James Hayden, Amy Rose Holland, Tanner Jeffrey Holmes, David Thomas Hopkins, Natalie Margaret Horrocks, Gary Dustin Howell, Amy Lee Hubbard and Alyssa Margaret Huffsmith, John Thomas Huffsmith, Matthew John Hundahl, Sarah Marianne Johnson, Samantha Marie Jones, Michael David Kilmer,

Ashley Marie Kostick, Aaron Christopher Kovalich, Sarah Rose Langan, Meghan Rachel Leonard, Hannah Jayne Lewandowski, Emily Victoria Mattes, Kelly Aten McAndrew, Melaina Mauri McCracken, Joel Ciocca McLaughlin, Caroline Renee McNamara, Jacob Timothy McNamara, Lynette Marie McWhorter, Mason Anthony Mecke, Alexander Bederman Miller, Julie Anna Molinaro and Brittney Catherine Morse, Bryan Michael Mosier, Myranda Lynne Myers, Florence Helene Nash, Vanessa Morgan Noble, Samantha Paige Nourse, Allen Nye, Nicole Marie Pagano, Emma Marie Peters, and Devin Joseph Price, Alicia May Reid, Casey Adam Rich, Jordan Patrick Rose, Kyle James Sawkulich, Philip Seigle, Sara Jean Skipper, Rachel Marie Smarkusky and Anthony Michael Sorak, Troy Anthony Srebro, Thomas Andrew Stone, Alyssa Lauren Sunseri, Richard Tucker Vail, Naomi Katrina Watkins, Krystal Erin Wilbur, Kayla Dee Wilkins, Alan Trevor Williams and Shawn Daniel Wilsey.

Class President Alexander Miller offers the senior farewell speech.

The traditional hat toss takes place at the end of the graduation ceremony.

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From left, are graduates: Andrew Dietrick, Michael DelPrete, Tanner Holmes, Mason Mecke, David Boslough, Jenny Brown, and Michael Buck.

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School Class of 2011

Valedictorian Jennifer Brown offers a few words to classmates and those in attendance.

Salutatorian Alicia Reid waits to receive her diploma.

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Jennifer Lynn Brown is ranked first in the Lackawanna Trail Jr./Sr. High School class with a cumulative GPA of 103.8556. She is the daughter of Kimberli and David Brown. This young woman from Factoryville will be attending Lehigh University in the fall to study Engineering.

Hannah Jayne Lewandowski gets a hug from dad Darren Lewandowski at the end of the night

Meghan Leonard, Jenny Brown and Danielle Dobitsch share a moment after graduating.

Salutorian Alicia Reid speaks to those in attendance June 10.

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Alicia May Reid is ranked second in the class at Lackawanna Trail Jr./Sr. High School with a cumulative GPA of 102.8709. She is the daughter of Susan and Robert Reid of Factoryville. Reid will be attending Marywood University and will major in Art.

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Alyssa Huffsmith give friends Sarah Johnson and Samantha Jones a hug.

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Lakeland Jr./Sr. High School Class of 2011

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Valedictorian Brandon Rupert gives his valedictory address.

VA L E D I C T O R I A N : BRANDON ALLAN RUPERT

Lakeland High School Valedictorian Brandon Allan Rupert is the son of Allan and Beth Rupert. They all reside in Mayfield. He plans to attend Drexel University in Philadelphia with a major in Physics. Rupert was a member of the Marching Band, the National Honor Society, the Scholastic Team and Mu Alpha Theta, which is the Math Honor Society.

School Mascot: Chiefs School Colors: Red, white and royal blue Superintendent: Dr. Margaret Billings-Jones Principal: Thomas Kameroski Assistant Principal: Charles Barlow Graduation Date: June 16, 2011 Location: High School Auditorium Valedictorian: Brandon Allan Rupert Salutatorian: Harrison Kyle Ingemarson Address of School: 1593 Lakeland Drive, Jermyn

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Salutatorian Harrison Ingemarson recites his salutatory address.

S A L U TAT O R I A N : HARRISON KYLE INGEMARSON

Lakeland High School Salutatorian Harrison Kyle Ingemarson is the son of Lori and Jason Ingemarson. The family resides in Scott Township. He plans to attend Five Towns College in Long Island, N.Y. Harrison was a member of the mock trial team, chorus club, marching band, jazz band and drama club.

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LakelandJr./Sr.HighSchoolcommencement was held June 16 at the High School Auditorium in Jermyn. Graduates of the Class of 2011are: Erika Rose Amacio; Kristy M. Armstrong; Rachel Baldan; Tyler Joseph Bednash; Jared Joseph Beilman; Andrea Lynn Berkoski; Breean Coleman Bohlig; Jesse Gerard Borosky; Shawna Marie Bosak; Matthew J. Boyarsky;JacobKyleBoyce;Weronika Dominika Breclawska; John Joseph Bruce Jr.; Frederick Bunori; Alyssa Brielle Buck; Danielle Burge; Elizabeth Burns; Kevin Carito; Taylor Evan Chiesa; Elizabeth Ann Clarkson; Connor Clauss Walton; Patrick Jeremy Comes; Deidra Elizabeth Connors; Kara June Constantine; Curtis James Cooper; Alyda JeanetteDick;AndyT.Do;KellyMaria Dutter; Alicia Kathleen Edwards; Alyson Eileen Evans; Jacob Matthew Evans; Chase A. Floyd; Collin Fox; Derek Louis Fron; Randy Galinsky; Kelsey Marie Gallagher; Theresa Bernadette Germano; Brittany Gonsauls; Ryan Grande; Joshua D. Guzzi; Katelyn Elizabeth Hanko; Derrick Tyleak Hanley; Ian Robert Aidan Hoyle; Harrison Kyle Ingemarson; Corisa Ann Jubinsky; TaylorAnnKaiser;KrissyKaminsky;Nicole Kristin Kania; Justin Michael Kirby; Kelsea Lynne Kleinbauer; Alicia Marie Kovaleski; Mitchell Krieger; Kali J. Kutsop; Gina Marie Rose Lemoncelli; Robin Leonard; Kellie Rose Loughney; Rachel Denise Luke; Michael Anthony Magistro II; James N. Marcinko; Kristen Marie Marsico; Desiree Martini; Mabel LillianMasker;AnnaTeresaMason;Al-

lison Matcheson; Andrew Mazza; Shauna Marie McGraw; Brittany Meloni; Mary Jean Miller; Peter Christopher Mills Jr.; Candace Marie Mintz; Tara Morcom; David Michael Mraz; Meghan Elise Mroczka; Vincent Mroczka; Robert Alphonzo Muncie;KyleStephenMunley;April Nawrocki; Christine Margret Newak;JamesMatthewNoldy;Samantha Lynn Noldy; Tyler Eric Norton; Shawn Novoczynski; Devon Odzana; Rachael Victoria Pane; Krishna Patel; Karen Marie Pember; Eric Arthur Peoples Jr.; Matthew Joseph Pivovarnick; Ethan D. Piwowarski; Sean T. Price; Alexander Pritchyk II; Joseph Colten Pryle; Kyle James Richardson; Maggie Claire Ritter; Derek Roche; Raymond F. Rought Jr.; Mara Ann Rudalavage; Brandon Allan Rupert; Andrew Edwin Salva; Anthony John Scalamonti; Mary Elizabeth Schlasta; Mary Rebecca Sheaffer; Ryan Francis Sherer; Daniel R Sheruda; James Robert Skelton III; Stephen Michael Skierski; Taylor Smith; Sarah Elizabeth Snyder; Brittany Lynn Spears; Zachary Surace; Carly Ann Tallman; Phillip MichaelTerpak;EmilyRoseTroiani; Alessandro Tuzze; Kristan M. Twardzik; Colleen Catherine Tweedy; Christopher John; Vojick; Jordan J. Wahl; Kimberly Walker; Kyle Thomas Walsh; Jennifer Warren; Brittany Marie Wilcha; Shelby Elizabeth Williams; Dylan John Wrobleski; Jessica Lynn Zaleski; Gaetano John Zarra III; Terra R. Ziesemer.

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Lakeland graduates Alyssa Buck, left, and Alicia Edwards, celebrate graduation with a hug.

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The Lakeland Jr./Sr High School class of 2011.

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President of the Lakeland School Board John Brennan, center, and Lakeland superintendent of schools Dr. Margaret Billings-Jones, right, present Kimberly Walker her diploma.

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ABOVE: Lakeland graduates Kelsey Gallagher, Jim Marcinko and Theresa Germano. shown above. from left, wonder whats next for them in the future?

David Mraz, A.J. Scalamonti, Tyler Norton, Kevin Carito, Derrick Fron, and Tyler Bednash, shown above from left, wait to march on stage.

AT LEFT: Lakeland graduate Gina Lemoncelli receives her diploma from her father Paul Lemoncelli, who is the secretary of the Lakeland school board.

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ABOVE: Sarah Snyder, Rachel Luke and Tara Ziesemer, shown above from left, head to the stage for graduation.

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