The Carbondale Area Class of 2021 held their graduation ceremony on Friday, June 11, at the Andrew J. Cerra Athletic Field. In the first graduation ceremony in recent memory held at the football field, the Class of 2021 recalled good memories, reflected on past struggles- especially the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on their high school experience, and looked ahead to a bright future. The event was organized by Social Studies teacher Mr. Thomas Mauro and Math teacher Mr. Joseph Borosky with help from the administrative team.
The event started with a parade throughout Carbondale. The graduates met in the cafeteria and gymnasium afterwards and then proceeded onto the field. Mr. Lawrence Gabriel, Teacher on Assignment and Athletic Director, served as the Master of Ceremonies. Aniela Connolly sang the National Anthem with Mrs. Keri Warhola, Guidance Counselor, leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Avianna Pugliese and Bayley Grizzanti gave the Salutatorian and Valedictorian Addresses. Mrs. Holly Sayre, Superintendent, addressed the Class of 2021 and welcomed Mr. Lance Gabriel, Carbondale Area Class of 2008 and Architectural Engineer for the Mortensen Company, as the Commencement Speaker. Sticking with tradition, President Kacydi Brewen passed along the Senior Mantle to Junior Class President Alyssa Cosklo. Mrs. Sayre presented the Schroeder Scholarship Award winners (listed below) and then Mr. Gabriel read the names of the graduates, who received their diplomas from School Board President, Dr. Gary Smedley. The students then proceeded to leave the complex.
“I truly enjoyed the atmosphere of the event; it was very beautiful presentation,” explained Class President Kacydi Brewen. “I’m confident my class will do great and beautiful things in this world.”
Schroeder Scholarship Award Recipients:
Amelia Muta
Bayley Grizzanti
Alyvia Schiavone
Gianelly Prieto
Avianna Pugliese
Sarah Tolerico
Giana Arnese
Deana Mancuso
Carbondale Area Class of 2021:
Hector Alexander Acosta Jr. Gianna Gillette Sueann Vegas Moran
Anthony James Adams Kaelin Greene Joanna Munoz-Gonzalez
Nateya Anderson Bayley Michael Grizzanti Anthony Mustica
Nikkia Andidora Shane Grunza Amelia Muta
Giana Arnese Matthew Heenan Nalla Jean O’Dowd
John Baker Sha’kee Masya Hoskins Raymond T. Ofner
Seth Joseph Bazink Caitlin Hudson Richard Bryan Pacheco
Rico Berrios Michael Hudson Morgan Elizabeth Panella
Michael Jerome Bossick Jr. Anthony Jacobino Izayah Petrisky
Andrew Bouchard McKenzie Karaffa Shane Thomas Phillips
Alexandrea Brennan Londyn M. Kase Eric Richard Praefke
Kacydi L. Brewen Tierra Kealoha-Silva Gianelly Prieto
Jahiem Brooker Aiden Kelly Avianna Pugliese
Natalie Brown Kaitlyn M. Kilmer Kaitllyn Rayn Richardson
Maria Lourdes Cerra William Kovaleski Jr. Dynasty Romero
Olivia Christian Angel Fernando Lavaire Kenneth Rought
Kayla Cobb Olivia Liuzzo Brandon Samaniego
Aniela Connolly Chloe Livingston Alyvia Schiavone
Michael Cornall Donovin Loomis Halley Schwartz
Robert Cron Deana Jane Mancuso Jaiden Smith
Athin DeFuria Brielle Noelle Marchione Stephen Stolarik
Isaiah Easter Joseph Mark Sarah Tolerico
Connor Eibach Taylor Mazza Carmine Francise Torre
Sydney Raven Eichenbaum Maleena McCormick Nathan Totsky
Matthew Ennes Morgana D. McGee Julian Turonis
Amelia Esgro Erin McHale Ronald Umstead
Justine Lynn Fashauer Destiney Marie McKeiver Ariel Williamson
Juliana Galarza Jade Kitana Medina Klarice M. Winters
Eric John Gardner Jose Alexander Mendez Tyler Womuth
Joshua Gifford Cristina A. Morales Crystal Nichole Yarbrough
The Carbondale Area School District congratulates the Class of 2021 on all their accomplishments and wishes them all the best in their future endeavors. #CarbondaleAreaClassof2021 #CAProud
