Despite being forced indoors by an all-day drizzle, York Suburban High School’s 55th Annual Commencement Program was filled with warm feelings and bright smiles.

Family and friends of the 220 graduates filled the gymnasium and the adjacent auditorium of the high school where a large video screen had be placed.  Also in the auditorium, the concert band and orchestra provided music which, in turn, was piped into the gymnasium.

 

 

The faculty, administration, and graduates walked through the auditorium on the way to their seats in the gymnasium.

 

 

Kevin Kearns, Student Council President, welcomed the graduates and guests.  Quinn Casey, Student Council Vice President, provided a “Moment of Reflection” before H. Roger Miller, Jr., President of the York Suburban School Board, brought greetings from the board.

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Members of the York Suburban High School Class of 2014 are:

Bradley Robert Clark – Valedictorian

Madison Scott Strine – Salutatorian

Jailyn Celena Adams

Noel Mario Walter Affolter

Tusher Alam

Jonathan R. Allen

Jonathan Quinn Arthur

Bradly Scot Askey, Jr.

Samuel James Atkinson

Domenic A. Badovinac

Amanda Lee Bailey

Hannah Bruen Barclay

Martha C. Baskwill

Jared Paul Bauer

Elijah Allen Beck

Jamie Lynn Becker

Nicole Anne Bega

Dalton D. Benedict

Anthony Derek Bettencourt

Jared Adin Beuschlein

Madison Leigh Blouse

Zachery Robert Blouse

Allyson Marie Bresnahan

Aaron Damon Briggs

Saffron May Brocious

Joseph M. Brown

David Brent Brubaker

Katelynn Marie Brubaker

Alexander Frederick Bukoski

Richard Kyle Bulgarelli

Ryan A. Bury

Kara Tiana Calhoun

Sierra Lynn Campbell

Quinn Goehring Casey

Sabera Bagum Chowdhury

Bradley J. Church

Brianna L. Clark

Abby Lynn Conway

Paige Nichole Conway

Brogan Tyler Copp

Scott Stuart Coyle

Matthew Crone

Jamie L. Cross

Lars E. A. Dalemar

Nathan Robert Davis

Bridget M. DeLany

Rebecca Ann Dellinger

Oliver Ulysses M. Destremau

Leah Nicole Dickey

Daniel Robert Dommel

Shelby Rose Dorf

Dominique Andrea Doucette

Kennedy Draughn

Cody Alan Drenning

Anthony M. Druckenmiller

Megan Renee Dugan

Jake G. DuMars

Jesse D. Dunklebarger

Jacob Michael Eakins

Cierra Rose Eckenrode

Luis F. Elizondo

Seth Allan Fahs

Natalie A. Felts

Devon B. Fielding

Madison Alia Firestone

Katie M. Fix

Alexander Boris Fridman

Olivia Jude Fulton

Romario Lua Garcia

Ajia Nichelle Gatling

Allison McKenzie Gavin

Nathaniel Gellman

Heather L. Gibbs

Kayla Kathryn Gibbs

Kylie Elizabeth Gibbs

Steven Gomez

Samantha R. Gotwalt

Raphaelle Grace Greco

Tatyana Marie Green

John Carroll Grimek II

Paige Huth Grossman

Lilian Ann Gurnavage

Robert C. Hager

Kailyn Marie Hall

Kimberly Faye Hall

Devan Harman

Abigail Kathryn Hassinger

Tori Elizabeth Hinkle

Gigi Lee Hoffman

Chayse Hoffnagle

Chelsea Love Holman

Alec M. Hoover

Austen Christopher Hopwood

Nicolle B. Howery

Christian James Hughes

Kacey A. Hunt

Jenna V. Huynh

Sarah F. Ilayan

Aaron G. Ivey

Dylan Jeffers

Rolanda J. Johnson

Eyndia Myasia Jones

Riley P. Judge

Jacob A. Kauffman

Matthew Ryan Kauffman

Kevin Gabriel Kearns

Jakob Allen Keeney

Chase M. Kehr

Grant B. Kelly

Fahad K. Khan

Michaela Danielle Kim

Jessica Rae Klein

Gabrielle N. Knight

Kurt W. Kohler

Vasiliki Efthimios Kokmotos

Candace Elizabeth Kottmyer

Hannah Christine Kowalewski

Nathan Timothy Krebs

Samantha Rose Kruszon

Lindsey Megan Kunkel

Robert Bruce Lackey

John Charles Lacovitch

Hong Hanh Thi Le

Morgan Elizabeth Lehman

Jennifer R. Lloyd

Aaron C. Loucks

Alexis Nicole Mailman

Alexis Rae Markel

Emily Hope Martin

Michael James Martin

Hernan R. Martinez

William Radcliffe Massey

Patrick S. McClane Jr.

Burgandy Ann McDermott

Emmanuel Aaron McDowell

Andrew Charles McEvoy

Austin Ryheim McMillan

Jamie Sarah McNulty

Emily Mariah Miller

Hannah Marie Mong

Paul Oliver Moore

Jesse Tylar Mowrey

Caitlin L. Murphy

Elizabeth A. Myers

Lewis Harrington Myers

Chelsea S. Natera

Kirsten Virginia Nestlerode

Sean E. Nevin

Paula N. Nguyen

Jessica Morgan Noll

Ethan David Ohl

Jason Scott Olsen

Brooke Ilish Onspaugh

Hayden Alexander Orleth-Diener

Ernest J. Otto Jr.

Devin M. Pangburn

Allison Diane Patterson

Lydia Susanne Paulos

Matthew Curt Peritz

Nicole L. Pfaff

Tracy H. Pham

Long H. Phung

Robert Michael Pitoniak

Nickalas C. Pitts

Brianna Lynnette Plonk

Ian Taylor Ports

George Andrew Rippel

Kimberly S. Rivera

Peter J. Robinson

Steven A. Rodriguez

Jessica Juanita Rojas

Alana Elizabeth Root

Angelo Antonio Rosa

Brian S. Royer

Steven Alexander Salcedo

Axel Ivan Santiago-Rodriguez

John R. Scheib

Katelyn Christina Scherpf

Emily A. Schmittle

Hannah Seeley

Courtney Renee Shaffer

Brian Christopher Sheedy

Lauren Anne Shrader

Ethan Joshua Simmons

Jyoti Singh

Ch’aim C. Smith

Chase M. Smith

Madeleine Elizabeth Smith

Briana Alexis Snyder

Nicole Rebecca Spaulding

Bethany Marie Spencer

John R. Spinello

Tyler C. Stambaugh

Levi S. Stein

Shelbey R. Stimpson

Mark H. Strine

Hannah Clare Sullivan

Jacob Riley Sweitzer

Nathan Gregory Taylor

Victoria Savannah Tayman

Amber Marie Torres

Gabrielle E. Tozlu

Jayda Mone’t Trust

Harim Um

Jovani Delino Vasquez

Katherine Ann Weaver

Michael P. Williams

Jacqueline A. Wilt

Savannah L. Wilt

Mary Elizabeth Wine

Keith Alan Wire Jr.

Malique Thomas Wise

David Samuel Wolfe

Allison Nicole Wolfenberger

Gordon Lee Wolgamuth

Monika Susanne Yingling

Michael Francis Yorgey

Steven Mathew Yorgey

Samuel A. Yost III

Tyler A. Zarcone

 

York Suburban Dollars for Scholars has awarded $23,500 for the 2014-15 academic year.

 The recipients of the new renewable scholarships are:

 Nicole Bega, Paul and Ruth Keirsted Memorial Scholarship ($1,500)

Kyle Bulgarelli, Robin Worley Myers Scholarship ($1,000)

Sierra Campbell, Dorothy Moore-Stauffer Scholarship ($1,000)

Rebecca Dellinger, Clarabeth Grossman Scholarship ($1,000)

Raphaelle Greco, Pearson Scholarship ($1,000)

Paige Grossman, David R. Black Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)

Recipients of non-renewal scholarships are:

Bridget DeLany, Class of 1963 Scholarship ($1,000)

Kimberly Hall, Bob Potts Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)

Jennifer Lloyd, Pearson Scholarship ($1,000)

Hannah Mong, Richard D. Evans Scholarship ($1,000)

Emily Schmittle, Dorothy Moore-Stauffer Scholarship ($1,000)

 Twelve previous recipients received renewal scholarships.  They are:

The 30^th Annual Robert L. Dovey Academic Awards Program was held on Monday, May 12, at Wisehaven Hall.  The program honors York Suburban High School students who excel academically.

The awards and recipients are:

Applied Engineering and Technology

Ninth Grade, Jack Schultz

Tenth Grade, Coleman Stewart

Eleventh Grade, Wesley Thomas

Twelfth Grade, Samantha Gotwalt

Art

Ninth Grade, Thomas Platts

Tenth Grade, Jennifer Seabra

Eleventh Grade, Allexis Aliaga

Twelfth Grade, Hannah Mong

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The Annual York Suburban High School Awards Night was held on Tuesday, May 6.

The awards and recipients are:

Achievement in Art Award – An award given to a student with outstanding achievements in the fields of drawing and painting.  Victoria Tayman      

Achievement in Ceramic Art Award – An award given to a student with outstanding achievements in the field of ceramic art.  Jakob Keeney

Achievement in Digital and Photography – An award given to a student with outstanding achievements in the fields of photography and digital arts.  Paige Conway and Sage Seeley

York County Family and Consumer Sciences Award – An award given to a student with proficiency in various areas of home economics.  Sarah Ilayan

 Laura Huber Memorial Scholarship – A $250 scholarship award in memory of Laura Huber, a former Physical Education teacher at York Suburban.  Raphaelle Greco

National Honor Society Awards – A gift card presented to the members who have been outstanding in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.  Sierra Campbell. Lilian Gurnavage, and Hannah Kowalewski

 William F. Wagner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Awards – A $150 award given to outstanding students for swimming achievements, team leadership, and contributions to the team.  William Massey and Emily Schmittle

Allison E. Guyer Memorial Scholarship – Scholarship awards in memory of Allison E. Guyer, a member of the Class of 1996.  The recipient of this award must be a female member in good standing of the National Art Honor Society, be accepted at a two or four year institution with plans of pursuing an art major or related field, must have achieved a minimum of two varsity letters, and be a member of a varsity team during her senior year.  Caitlin Murphy and Allison Wolfenberger

German Award – An award given in recognition of special accomplishment in the study of the German Language.  Cierra Eckenrode

Spanish Award – A memento given in recognition of special accomplishment in the study of the Spanish Language.  Michaela Kim

French Award – A memento given in recognition of special accomplishment in the study of the French Language.  Lilian Gurnavage

Latin Award – A memento given in recognition of special accomplishment in the study of the Latin Language.  William Massey

Randy Stetler Memorial Awards – A plaque and $250 awarded to both a member of the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams who have been the most team-oriented players of the season.  Allyson Bresnahan and Patrick McClane

Janis R. Snell Mathematics Award – A $180 check awarded to the senior who has the highest average in mathematics for four years at York Suburban and has taken one of the advanced courses including AP Calculus and/or Calculus II.  Bradley Clark

Courtney McMillion Scholarship, sponsored by the Indian Rock PTO – The Indian Rock Elementary School PTO established a scholarship award to be presented to a graduating senior who attended Indian Rock Elementary School and has been accepted to an institution of higher learning.  The recipient must have experience in service to children and be in good scholastic standing.  The winner will receive a $500 check and a plaque.  A plaque will also be hung at Indian Rock in memory of Courtney.  Raphaelle Greco

 East York PTO Scholarship – Two $500 checks (one to a boy and one to a girl) awarded to former East York Elementary students who demonstrate scholastic achievement and is involved in a variety of extracurricular activities.  R. Kyle Bulgarelli and Lauren Shrader

 Valley View PTO Scholarship – A $500 check presented to a graduating senior who has been a teacher’s aide at Valley View Elementary and who is in good academic standing.  Raphaelle Greco

Kathryn S. Shue Memorial Scholarship – A $1,800 scholarship award presented to a senior student who has declared Elementary Education as a college major.  The student must have a 3.2 or better average through seven semesters or be nominated by a teacher.  The scholarship is in memory of Kathryn S. Shue, a dedicated York school teacher.  Brianna Plonk

Biology Award – A book and certificate is presented to the most outstanding AP Biology student based upon scholastic average.  Bradley Clark

 Chemistry Award – A book and certificate is presented to the most outstanding AP Chemistry student based upon their scholastic average.  Mitchell Weber

Physics Award – A book and certificate is presented to the most outstanding AP Physics student based upon scholastic average.  Ryan Bury

Astronomy Award – A book and certificate is presented to the most outstanding Astronomy student based upon scholastic average.  Matthew Peritz

York Suburban Dollars for Scholars – Financial awards to York Suburban students who have been accepted and are planning to attend accredited post secondary educational institutions.  These awards are based on financial need, scholastic merit, and achieving academic potential.  Renewable — Clarabeth Grossman Scholarship, Rebecca Dellinger ($1,000); David R. Black Memorial Scholarship, Paige Grossman ($1,000); Paul and Ruth Keirsted Memorial Scholarship, Nicole Bega ($1,500);Pearson Scholars, Raphaelle Greco ($1,000); Robin Worley Myers Scholarship, R. Kyle Bulgarelli ($1,000); Stauffer Scholars, Sierra Campbell ($1,000).  Non-Renewable — Class of 1963 Scholarship, Bridget DeLany ($1,000); Richard D. Evans Scholarship, Hannah Mong ($1,000); Stauffer Scholars, Emily Schmittle ($1,000); Pearson Scholars, Jennifer Lloyd ($1,000); Bob Potts Memorial Fund, Kimberly Hall ($1,000)

 The Phyllis Hoke Lehman Memorial Award – A $200 check given to the senior accounting student with the highest average.  Michaela Kim

The Galbraith Memorial Award – A $100 check given to the senior accounting student with the second highest average.  Tori Hinkle

 All Sports Booster Club Scholarships – $500 awards to senior athletes.  The recipients must demonstrate a positive attitude, good sportsmanship, team work, a commendable work ethic, and team spirit.  Alexander Bukoski, R. Kyle Bulgarelli, Paige Grossman, Kimberly Hall, Hannah Kowalewski, Steven Salcedo, Emily Schmittle, Lauren Shrader, Nicole Spaulding, and Bethany Spencer

 York Suburban Band Parent’s Association Scholarships – Two scholarship awards presented to the outstanding band members for exhibiting excellence in leadership and citizenship.  Morgan Lehman and Brianna Plonk

Deborah Lynn (Topper) Kuntz Memorial Scholarship – A $500 award established in memory of Deb Kuntz, who served the district for 39 years as an Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent.  Presented to a college-bound individual displaying extra-curricular involvement, financial need, and the characteristics Deb lived her life by: courage, hope, faith and love.  Hannah Mong

Keith Murr Scholarship – A monetary award based on excellence in engineering and technology education, donated by Keith Murr, Class of 1984.  Samantha Gotwalt

J. Stanley Beamensderfer Memorial Awards – $70 awards to the two students who have lettered in two sports and have the highest scholastic average in four years’ attendance.  Bradley Clark and Hannah Kowalewski

U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award – An award given to one male and one female student who has demonstrated excellence in academics and athletics.  Morgan Lehman and William Massey

 Student Council Officers’ Awards – A gift certificate to Student Council officers.  Quinn Casey, Kevin Kearns, Nathan Krebs, and Bethany Spencer.

Outstanding Senior Award – A gift card to the outstanding senior who has contributed to the school, as selected by the Student Council and its advisors.  Gigi Hoffman

 York Dispatch Academic All-Stars – A certificate for Academic All-Stars in York County, presented by the York Dispatch in recognition of academic excellence.  These students are the top ten students in this year’s graduating class.  Nicole Bega, Sierra Campbell, Bradley Clark, Rebecca Dellinger, Paige Grossman, Lilian Gurnavage, Hannah Kowalewski, Morgan Lehman, William Massey, and Madison Strine

Kiwanis Club of York – This is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child, and one community at a time.  The recipients are awarded a check in the amount of $1,000 for further education.  Bridget DeLany and Fahad Khan

 York Insurance Association (Myrtle Kinneman Scholarship) – The York Insurance Association established an annual scholarship to be awarded to a York County high school senior who was pursuing higher education in business, and named it after one of its most active members, Myrtle Kinneman, who had also been instrumental in raising the funds.  Patrick McClane

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) – The Colonel James Smith-Yorktown Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution presents the DAR Good Citizens Award to honor area high school seniors selected by their school who have demonstrated, to a remarkable degree, the qualities of a good citizen.  Lilian Gurnavage

 Future Leaders of York – This organization trains high school sophomores and juniors to become life-long, responsible participants in their community through a six-month program from November through April.  Lara Hildebrand and Cole Rohrbaugh

York East Rotary Club – A $1,000 check presented to a senior Rotary Student of the Month.  Hannah Kowalewski

The Above and Beyond CTC Cathy Shaffer Award – The York Suburban Communities That Care Alliance strives to provide research-based tools to help the community promote the positive development of children and youth, prevent adolescent substance abuse, and reduce youth violence.  Cathy Shaffer was instrumental in the formation of YS CTC Alliance and served as the first president of the Prevention Board.  Daniel Dommel, Emily Hamme, and Jordan Sandoval

 Prince Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Scholarship – Four $500 scholarships presented to York Suburban High School senior student athletes who plan to attend a post-secondary college or university.  Bradley Clark, Samantha Gotwalt, Paige Grossman, and Hannah Kowalewski

 District III Academic Recognition Awards – A medal awarded to the students who have an unweighted grade point average of 3.8 or higher and who have lettered in at least two varsity sports during their junior/senior year.  R. Kyle Bulgarelli, Bradley Clark, Paige Grossman, and Hannah Kowalewski

Sportsmanship Medals – Medals awarded by District III to a senior male and female student who demonstrated the most sportsmanship qualities throughout the year.  R. Kyle Bulgarelli and Bethany Spencer

YAIAA Academic Recognition Awards – A certificate awarded to the students who have an unweighted grade point average of 3.5 or higher and who have lettered in at least two varsity sports during their junior/senior year.  The student must possess good citizenship and good sportsmanship.  R. Kyle Bulgarelli, Bradley Clark, Leah Dickey, Alexander Fridman, Allison Gavin, Samantha Gotwalt, Raphaelle Greco, Paige Grossman, Hannah Kowalewski, Nathan Krebs, Robert Lackey, Lydia Paulos, Emily Schmittle, Bethany Spencer, John Spinello, Mark Strine, and Jovani Vasquez

Navaroli Nation Scholarship – This scholarship was created by Steve Navaroli to give back to the numerous athletes in YAIAA who started and supported the Navaroli Nation.  The Navaroli Nation was created to raise funds to support Mr. Navaroli and his family as he battled cancer.  Annually, a male and female recipient will be chosen and will receive a check for $500.  William Massey and Emily Schmittle

Order of the Eastern Star (York Chapter, No. 169) – A fraternal organization in which both men and women belong. The Chapter was bequeathed a large sum of money from the husband of one of their most active members, Beatrice Grim.  Both Clair Grim, and his wife, Beatrice Grim, were educators. In their honor, this money was used to establish a scholarship for graduating seniors.  To be eligible, the senior must be a child or grandchild of one of the organization’s members, or be from the York Suburban School District, where Bea taught for many years, or be from the Dover Area School District, where Clair was Superintendent.  Zachery Blouse

 York Suburban Scholar Athlete Award – One male and one female member of the senior class as chosen by the principal and committee.  The recipients must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, earned letters in two different varsity sports, be a good citizen, and a positive influence in school and on the teams.  Photographs of the recipients will be placed in the main corridor of the school.  Bradley Clark and Hannah Kowalewski

York Suburban Scholar Performer Award – One male and one female member of the senior class as chosen by the principal and committee.  The recipients must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, participated in at least two different performing arts groups, be a good citizen, and a positive influence in school and on the groups.  Photographs of the recipients will be placed in the main corridor of the school.  Nathan Krebs and Lydia Paulos