OSWAYO VALLEY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

Shinglehouse, PA 16748

The 116th commencement of the Oswayo Valley High School was held on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.  This year we were happy to graduate twenty-eight seniors.

The presentation of medals was made by Superintendent, Mr. Jed Hamberger.  The Welcome Address was presented by Alexandria Bechelli, the recipient of the Third Honors Award.  She is the daughter of John and Jade Bechelli of Shinglehouse, PA.  Miss Bechelli will attend Jamestown Community College and major in Early Childhood Education.

The Commencement Address was given by Ella Malogrino, class valedictorian, daughter of Dale and Anita Norton of Shinglehouse, PA.  Miss Malogrino will attend Slippery Rock University and major in Environmental Science.

Also giving a Commencement Address was class salutatorian, Jadyn Brabham, daughter of Eugene Brabham of Shinglehouse, PA and Crystal Pierce of Genesee, PA.  Miss Brabham will attend State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota and major in Dental Hygiene.

Presentation of the class was made by Principal, Mr. Erich Zaun and diplomas were given to the students by Superintendent, Mr. Jed Hamberger and Board of Education Treasurer, Ms. Chloe Blauvelt.

Closing remarks were given by Sean McKean, Class President, son of Eric and Tricia McKean.

Music was provided by Mrs. Natalie Seely.

Awards and scholarships were announced by Monica Williams, School Counselor.  Over $186,000 in scholarships sponsored by local organizations were made available to Oswayo Valley graduates.

The following students were awarded diplomas:

Titus J. Andress

Alexandria P. Bechelli

Cayden S. Black

Jadyn B. Brabham

Nathan R. Carpenter

Chris A. Clarke

Dillon H. Clarke

Liberty M. Enty

Nicholas V. Flamini

Makenzie T. Good

Zain M. Harvey

Tony J. Ingram

Victoria R. Johnson

Karielle D. Johnston

Avaree L. Kellert

Braeli N. Kinney

Aaron C. Leslie

Trinity F. Lundy

Ella M. Malogrino

Jillian H. Maurer

Sean E. McKean

Cheyenne A. Mehl

Allen M. Mertsock

Hayden D. Skiver

Lexie M. Stilson

Chase A. Whitman

John W. Wylie IV

Rachel I. Kurtz