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FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2019
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Honesdale’s 167 graduates ready to take on the future STORY AND PHOTOS BY ISABEL BRAVERMAN
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vercoming adversity and taking on challenges seemed to be the theme for Honesdale High School’s class of 2019. After the ceremony held on June 15, the recent grads will now go out in the world and make a future for themselves. Class Salutatorian Brandon Lawson spoke about how much his classmates have already overcome, from starting this journey as freshmen and navigating the world of school work, sports and extracurricular activities. These challenges will continue as they leave the doors of Honesdale High School. “You’re going to face adversity,” Lawson
said. “If you improvise, adapt and overcome you will set yourself up for success.” Lawson plans on attending Ohio State University to pursue a master’s degree in mechanical engineering. He was a member of the varsity wrestling team and the treasurer of the National Honor Society. And math must be his passion as he was a top scorer in multiple math competitions and a member of the Future Business Leaders of America. Class President Joseph Lukan echoed his sentiments. He said their class is special and has achieved many successes, such as going to state tournaments for wrestling and basketball and class members becoming volunteer firefighters. “This is a class that has never
Honesdale High School graduates move their cap’s tassel over to signify that they have completed high school.
Salutatorian Brandon Lawson, Valedictorian Jacob Adams and Class President Joseph Lukan gave speeches about the future and courage during the ceremony. Messersmith, Tanner Jackson Mundy
HONESDALE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2019
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION HONOR GRADUATES 2019 SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Jacob Frank Adams, Jacqueline A. Burke, Liam J. Carmody, Brooke Lauren Gardas, William A. Howell, Brandon W. Lawson, Mackenzie Leigh Meagher, Michael R. Montambault, Megan Elizabeth O'Neill, Elizabeth Marion Rhyne, Colin Edward Rickard, Kayla Rose Taninies, Natalie Jean Zeglen
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Margaret Rose Fields, Kelsey Shannon Martin, Alison M. Miszler, Destiny Halena Schemitz, Alicia Rene Utegg
CUM LAUDE
Taylor Leigh Barone, Corey C. Chorba, Lindsay Marie Daub, Abigail Hynes, Max W. Land, Nicole Karen Longman, Emma Marie
Jacob Adams, Camden Bannan, Jacqueline Burke, Liam Carmody, Corey Chorba, Ethan Collins, Thor Crozakian, David Curreri, Lindsay Daub, Lauren Dyser, Connor Eisele, Margaret Fields, Lucas Flederbach, Jacki Ford, Cassandra Gallo, Brooke Gardas, Bethany Good, Lily Heffron, Julia Higgins, Abigail Hodorawis, William Howell, Abigail Hynes, Jacob Kabonick, Brandon Lawson, Nicole Longman, Nathaniel Mansfield, Kelsey Martin, Mackenzie Meagher, Emma Messersmith, Alison Miszler, Michael Montambault, Tanner Mundy, Bailey Murray, Megan O'Neill, Megan Rembish, Elizabeth Rhyne, Colin Rickard, Nicole Roberts, Brooke Rutledge, Destiny Schemitz, Kayla Taninies, Alicia Utegg, Sarah Wood, Natalie Zeglen
INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS 2019
Alexander Ashley - The University of Scranton - Loyola Scholarship; Widener University - Presidential Scholarship; LaSalle University- Founder's Scholarship; Lycoming College - Dean's Scholarship Camden Bannan - The University of Scranton- Loyola Scholarship/Xavier Grant; University of Delaware - University Grant; Delaware Valley UniversityBoard of Trustees Scholarship/Benefit Grant; The Pennsylvania State University - Provost's Award; Long Island University - Merit Scholarship Justin Bayly - Keystone College - Promise Scholarship/Visit Scholarship/College Grant Zachary Beatty - Roanoke College College Scholarship; Stevenson University - University Scholarship/Stevenson Excellence Award Jacqueline Burke - University of Miami- President's Scholarship/Coral Grant/Endowed Gift Award Liam Carmody - University of Pittsburgh -Academic Scholarship University of Pittsburgh College of Business Administration - Global Honors/Plus3
been restrained by limitations,” he addressed the crowd. Ending his speech with his signature phrase, “Ladies and gentlemen, we made it.” Class Valedictorian Jacob Adams told the story of Esther during his speech. The Biblical tale served as an inspiration for overcoming adversity. “We will all face situations where courage is required,” he told his classmates. Adams plans on attending Georgetown University with a focus on economics, political science, and theology, and then hopes to attend law school. He was a member of student council and president of the National Honor Society. He also has a second degree black belt in the World Tang Soo Do Association
and is a volunteer at Calkins Baptist Church. This year’s class earned many awards and scholarships, with awards totaling $6 million. In addition they had a strong scholarship program with scholarships from community organizations, families and trusts. Every year the student who is tenth in his or her class receives the Kristina Adams Memorial Scholarship. The student receiving the scholarship this year is Michael Montambault. The Class of 2019 may not know what lies ahead, but it seems they will have a bright future ahead of them, filled with courage and no obstacle they can’t surmount.
Study Abroad Scholarship Corey Chorba - Duquesne UniversityAcademic Scholarship/Sage Tuition Reward David Curreri - Stony Brook UniversityAthletic Grant/Campus Grant Lindsay Daub - University of Pittsburgh Bradford - Pitt-Bradford Panther Scholarship; Susquehanna UniversityProvost’s Scholarship; Shippensburg University - Raider Success Scholarship; Hartwick College - Oyaron Scholarship; Mansfield University - Scholar’s Award; Moravian College- Trustee Scholarship/College Grant Andrew DeFazio - Kutztown University- PSECU Scholarship/O'Neill Scholarship/Golden Bear-Gold Scholarship Margaret Fields - Marywood University- Trustees’ Scholarship Lucas Flederbach - Marywood University - Deans’ Scholarship; The University of Scranton - Loyola Scholarship; Indiana University of Pennsylvania Sutton Scholarship Brooke Gardas - West Chester University of Pennsylvania- Academic Excellence Scholarship
Paige Gill - Marywood University - Opportunity Grant/Liguori Grant; Mansfield University - Promise Award; Keystone College - Promise Scholarship/College Grant DeSales UniversityTrustee Merit Scholarship/DeSales Scholarship University Grant; Roanoke College - Foundational Award · Bethany Good - University of New Haven - Biology Excellence Award/Distinguished Scholar Award; Long Island University Post- Excellence Award; Mansfield University - President's Award Mercedes Goodwin - Wilkes University - Deans Scholarship/University Grant; Susquehanna UniversitySusquehanna Scholarship/University Grant; Keystone College- College Grant/Merit Scholarship; The University of Scranton - Xavier Grant/General Endowment Scholarship University Grant Julia Higgins - The University of Scranton - Loyola Scholarship/Xavier Grant; University of the Sciences - President's Scholarship/Department Chair's Scholarship; Ithaca College - Flora Brown Award; Misericordia University - Merit
Kayla Taninies is all smiles as she accepts her diploma. Scholarship/McAuley Award; Quinnipiac University - Deans Scholarship William Howell - Ithaca College - Flora Brown Award/College Grant Abigail Hynes - University of San Diego - University Scholarship/Centennial Scholarship University Fund Grant; Robert Morris University -Academic Scholarship; Kean University -Academic Scholar Award; California University of Pennsylvania - Vulcan Merit Scholarship Alexa Jones - Delaware Valley University- Challenge Grant/Benefit Grant/Founders Scholarship Achievement Award; Marywood University Liguori Grant/Success Award; King's College - Royal Regent Award Mackenzie LaMorte - Mansfield University- Promise Award/Athletic Scholarship Max Land - West Chester University Academic Excellence Scholarship/Golden Ram Award Brandon Lawson - The Ohio State Uni-
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