Carbondale Area Senior football players were honored at their final home game of the season. Pictured left to right are the following: Debbie Owens, Davon Reams, Vincent Voglino, Jacob Ulmer, Justin Toy, Kyle Zantowsky, Brenden Richardson, Quintin Naro, Jonathan Orta, Matthew Tarchak, Chaz Kovaleski, Jamar Kizer, Gavin Connor, Nathanial Cruz, Vincent DePalma, Noah Kilmer, Sean Reilly, James Iwanowski, and Mr. Lawrence Gabriel III, Athletic Director and Acting High School Principal. Back Row: Coach Jeff Arthur, Chase Arthur, Tammy Arthur, Rick Karev, Jessica Voglino, Dale Ulmer, Mary Jude Ulmer, Earl Toy, Kimberly Loftus, Jack Lester, Robin Doherty, Ken Richardson, Jonathan Naro, Darcy Lasavage, Stephen Lasavage, Crystal Johnson, Carlos Orta, Javier Orta, Amy Tarchak, Matthew Tarchak, Cindy Kovaleski, Erik Kovaleski, Sara Utter, Gina Colon, Rob Naro, Tami Naro, Jon Connor, Megan Rowe, Alexis Cruz, Jaime DePalma, Marino Depalma, Amber Kilmer, Dan Kilmer, Frances Reilly, Mike Reilly, Justin Reilly, Ava Iwanowski, Jadwiga Krajewski, Chris Krajewski, and Mrs. Holly Sayre, Superintendent of Schools.
Carbondale Area Hosts Football, Cheerleading, Marching Band/Drill Team, Cross Country, and Volleyball Senior-Parent Recognition Night
On Friday, October 28, in the final home football game of the season against Old Forge, the Carbondale Area School District honored its senior football players, cheerleaders, marching band/drill team members, cross country runners, and volleyball players and their parents in their annual Senior-Parent Recognition Night.
Senior Football Players and their parents are highlighted below.
Chase Arthur escorted Tammy Arthur and Head Coach Jeff Arthur
Gavin Connor escorted Jon Connor and by Tami and Rob Naro.
Nathanial Cruz escorted by Alexis Cruz and Megan Rowe.
Vincent DePalma escorted by Jaime DePalma and Marino DePalma.
James Iwanowski escorted by Eva Iwanowski and Jadwiga Krajewski, Ava Iwanowski, and Chris Krajewski.
Noah Kilmer escorted by Dan and Amber Kilmer.
Jamar Kizer escorted by Gina Colon.
Chaz Kovaleski escorted by Cindy and Erik Kovaleski and Sara Utter.
Quintin Naro escorted by Jonathan Naro and Darcy and Stephen Lasavage.
Jonathan Orta escorted by Jonathan Orta and Crystal Johnston.
Davon Reams escorted by Debbie Owens.
Sean Reilly escorted by Mike and Frances Reilly and Justin Reilly..
Brenden Richardson escorted by Ken Richardson.
Matthew Tarchak escorted by Amy and Matt Tarchak.
Justin Toy escorted by Earl Toy and Kim Loftus.
Jacob Ulmer escorted by Dale and Mary Jude Ulmer.
Vincent Voglino escorted by Jessica Voglino and Ricky Karev.
Kyle Zantowsky escorted by Robin Doherty and John Lester.
“I am going to miss football and the entire team experience- I wouldn’t change a thing,” explained senior Chaz Kovaleski, who played Defensive End and Offensive Tackle in his career.
“When it comes to football you make many memories that you will remember for the rest of your life,” noted senior captain Chase Arthur, who was a Lackawanna League All-Star at Center last season. “In the three years that I played high school football, even though we did not have a lot of wins, I still wouldn’t change my experience for the world. I made memories that some people will never have the chance to make and I was even luckier that I got to share some of these memories with my own father. Even though he was hard on me I knew it was only because he wanted me to do great things. This really helped me when it came to football; it helped me become tougher and want to play better for my teammates because he was really big on the word family which is what he made our team. And I made many friends because of this and I wouldn’t change the way I was coached or the kids that I played with because they helped me not only on the field but in life. Now I know if I ever need something I can call my Charger family and they would be there.”
“This is a great group of guys,” stated Head Coach Jeff Arthur. “They worked hard and set the standard to help the program move forward. I owe these guys a lot, most of them having been with me since I got back into coaching in 2017 with the Jr. Chargers. I will miss coaching these guys every day at practice, especially my son Chase. I thank all of them for their hard work. I love these guys.”
Senior Cheerleaders and their parents are highlighted below.
Seniors Cheerleaders are honored at Senior-Parent Recognition Night. Pictured left to right are the following: Front Row: Audrey Cobb, Sophie Crozier, Alyssa Hendrick, Josalyne Livingston, Diamond O’Dowd, Sherry Shaw, and Assistant Coach Madison Moase. Back Row: Mrs. Holly Sayre, Superintendent of Schools, Head Coach Michele Caviston, Monique Cobb, Ray Cobb, Shannon Crozier, Rani Crozier, Jim Hendrick, Pam Hendrick, David Livingston, Danielle Babendorf, Christina O’Dowd, William O’Dowd, Tom Shaw, and Mr. Lawrence Gabriel III, Athletic Director and Acting High School Principal.
Audrey Cobb escorted by Monique and Ray Cobb.
Sophie Crozier escorted by Rani and Shannon Crozier.
Alyssa Hendrick escorted by Jim and Pam Hendrick.
Josalyne Livingston escorted by David Livingston and Danielle Babendorf.
Diamond O’Dowd escorted by William and Christina O’Dowd.
Elyssa Shaw escorted by Sherry and Tom Shaw.
“It’s a bittersweet feeling as the football cheer season comes to an end,” explained Diamond O’Dowd. “I’m going to think back on these days and remember all the away game bus ride, home games, team eats and cheering with friends that will forever make me happy. These memories I’ve made under those Friday night lights will definitely last a lifetime.”
Marching Band/Drill Team and their parents are highlighted below.
Corinne Haley escorted by Aaron and Courtney Haley.
Timothy Mulhall escorted by Timothy and Faith Mulhall.
“I enjoyed being in the Marching Chargers. Friday Nights are something I will never forget,” explained Corinne Haley, who played the Flute.
Joshua Berg (cross country) and Ashley Escott and Madison Kelsch (volleyball at Forest City) are recognized below.
Joshua Berg is recognized as the senior for the Cross Country team. Pictured left to right: Head Coach Bruce Gordon, Amy Berg, Joshua Berg, Robert Berg, Jr., Assistant Coach Diane Bailey, Mr. Lawrence Gabriel III, Athletic Director and Acting High School Principal, and Mrs. Holly Sayre, Superintendent of Schools.
The seniors who played on Forest City’s volleyball team in the co-op agreement are recognized. Pictured left to right: Lawrence Gabriel III, Athletic Director and Acting High School Principal, David Escott, Ashley Escott, Heather Escott, Jessica Kelsch, Madison Kelsch, Jeff Kelsch, and Mrs. Holly Sayre, Superintendent of Schools.
Joshua Berg escorted by Amy and Robert Berg Jr.
Ashley Escott escorted by Heather and David Escott.
Madison Kelsch escorted by Jeff and Jessica Kelsch.
The Carbondale Area School District congratulates these seniors and wishes them the best of luck in their future endeavors.
