WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Crestwood School District celebrated 230 graduates at its commencement ceremony Saturday, June 13, at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza.
Graduates, dressed in red and white gowns, waved to loved ones as they walked in pairs to their seats, as the Crestwood band played “Pomp and Circumstance” during the processional.
Myla Keating sang the national anthem and Crestwood’s alma mater. Mollie Kozich, senior class vice president, gave welcome remarks.
“To the Class of 2026, take everything in,” Kozich said, acknowledging the achievements of her classmates. “This moment belongs to you.”
“As we move forward, we will carry with us the lessons we have learned, the memories we created, and the friendships we have built,” she said. “Where you start will always be a part of you, but your future holds more than you know.”
Luke Vanchure and Dante R. Schwartz then performed “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” before Luke Joseph, senior class president, gave his address.
Joseph said he’s certain his class will succeed because they’ve always persevered through challenges. He also reminded them that their connection will remain, no matter the distance.
“Just because we’re all starting our own journeys does not mean we are facing the future alone,” he said, noting that they will always be a text or call away.
“At the end of the day, we are more than just a group of people who went to high school together,” he said. “We have become a family.”
Acting Superintendent Kevin Seyer and Assistant to the Superintendent John Gorham also gave remarks.
Seyer detailed his top 10 pieces of advice and thanked the class for their contributions to the district.
“Remember, you will always have a home at Crestwood, and no matter where life takes you, you will forever be a Crestwood Comet,” he said.
Gorham spoke on the passage of time, emphasizing that it can never be replenished.
“It’s impossible not to think about how fast time goes,” he said. “It feels like just yesterday you were walking through the doors as seventh graders, trying to find your lockers and figure out how you fit in.”
“Look at how much has changed in what feels like the blink of an eye,” he said. “Time is going to keep moving fast, so anchor yourself in the present, make every single chapter count, and don’t forget to take it all in.”
Gorham and Vice Principals Morgan Craig and Jeff Pierontoni awarded diplomas. Class Secretary Ashley Long and Class Treasurer Sean Rossi then led the tassel turn.
Vanchure, Rachel Shoemaker, Brody James Stewart, and Spencer Cuauhtemoc Young performed “Stop Crying Your Heart Out,” and the Crestwood band played “Pomp and Circumstance” once more during the recessional to conclude the ceremony.
Graduates, according to the commencement program, include:
Ayden Xavier Agapito
Carly Elizabeth Aigeldinger
Josiah Daniel Alcala
Jordyn Anderson
Jordan Andrews
Zayan Ansari
Jenalize Margari Arizmendi
Addison Balliet
Mason William Barley
Giovanni Barna
Simon Peter Basham
Kyra Lynn Bechtel
Gustavo Beltran Romero
Kael Benjamin
Nathan Benjamin
Jesse Benn
Andrew Beurmann
Jacob Bowers
Miya Brigham
Emma Marie Bruder
Karl Robert Pierce Bruder
Jacob Alexander Brugger
Charles Brynok
Jaden Calderon
Katelyne E. Carmichael
Jordan Ceklosky
Macie E. Centak
Megan Chappell
Ava M. Ciliberto
Sa’rai Monet Clark
Cassidy Clymo
Kylee Colson
Michael Edward Columbo
Brady Cook
Sophia G. Cyphert
Jace D’Andrea
Madalyn Mae Danko
Olivia DeJesus
Joshua DeMarzo
Benjamin DeRosa
Julia Dessoye
Alayna Dietrick
Mattingly Divers
Julianna A. Dodge
Mason Doran
Keira Dougherty
Jones Dunaj
Isabel Espinoza
John Evans
Noah Everett
Lauren Falcheck
Warren Farley
Eric Favata
Nicholas M. Francisco
Brianna Franco
Angely M. Furcal De La Paz
Scarlett Heather Furedi
Chase Galella
Cameron Gallagher
Alexandra M. Geiger
Madison L. Geiger
Dylan Gensil
Collen Michael Gentilesco
Ally Mary George
Vienna Gestl
Andrew Gierszal
Karlee Gilson
Lukas Jude Glaser
Gwendolyn Grace Glassic
Justin Golden
Colin Gordon
Martin Gorka
Cyrissa Gower
Grayce Grazio
Christian Groza
Nathan Gutkowski
Jude Steven Halterman
Edward Hart
Isabella Mae Hatcher
Nathan Havard
Sean Hawk-Schur
Alexys Hazeltine
Bryce Caiden Hazeltine
Ethan Heithaus
Tyler S. Herbert
Serafina Marie Higdon
Madilyn Grace Hinkle
Yixuan Huang
Adison Elizabeth Huber
Bo Hunsinger
Joshua Jakubowski
Brady Robert Johnson
Emily Jones
Luke Joseph
John Kelly Joseph III
Anson Jumper
Emma L. Kairo
James Kalinchok Jr.
Michael Kearns
Myla Keating
Katrin Kegerreis
Hayley Marie Keiser
Darin K. Khuseyn
Jordan Anthony Klinetop
Noah Konschnik
Callie Laity Koons
Peyton Elizabeth Koons
Zachary Koons
MacKenzie Rose Kovalski
Katherine Marie Kozich
Mollie Kozich
Camron Krawczuk
Danielle Elise Kress
Abigail Marie Krupa
Alana Kucuk
Patrick Lakkis
Jillian Laskoski
Cooper J. Laubach
Brooke Lenahan
Ezekiel Lenahan
Audrey Lewis
Larry Little
Jayla Lomerson
Ashley Long
Gonzalo Lozano Jr.
John Raymond Maciolek Jr.
Pravjeet Mangat
Alex Marich
Noah Marsico
Hayden Martinchek
Brooks Martinelli
Logan Mertz
Derron Michael Miller
Matthew J. Miller
Charles Marc Modrovsky
Ruben Montanari
Arowyn Mulhearn
Jeremy Muller Jr.
Emma Murtha
Ronald Nesbitt
Haylie Newell
Jadyn Marie Nudelman
Madison O’Donnell
Deaglan O’Farrell
Gavin Ondeck
Kayden Osburn
Kaci Mary Rose Palmiter
Alexis Panzik
Ella Ann Partington
Samuel Tyler Partington
Sarah Pasternick
Sofia Pasternick
Parth Patel
Shlok Ashvinbhai Patel
Deven Paulson
Isabella Peznowski
Avery Elizabeth Pisano
Jacob Price
Bronson Puskas
Aaqil Rehman
Emma Isabel Revel
Alexis Richmond
Gavin Rindock
Eric Aaron Rinehimer
Addison J. Robbins
Leah Roberts
Oliver Robledo
Spencer Robledo
Abdiel Rodriguez Rios
Kyla Rose Romanoski
Sean Rossi
Ella Marie Russell
Jibran Said
Kaydence Schreiner
Dante R. Schwartz
Emmett Seyer
Priya Shah
Maya Shakfa
Christopher Robert Shaver
Jaden J. Shedlock
Rachel Shoemaker
Ayden Siejak
Nathan Simpson
Chase Smith
Jaylee Smith
Jillian Fern Snyder
Logan Bradley Spaide
Mason Timothy Staude
Zachary Stavish
Thomas Stavitzski III
Jeffrey Brian Stec Jr.
Abigail Steuer
Brody James Stewart
Jonathan J. Stibick
Emilie Victoria Stoko
Kaden Stout
Cadence Avery Stravinski
Eric Swerdon Jr.
Tyler Tavares
Jesabel Marie Tavera
Thomas Thompson Jr.
Sophia Tomek
Joseph Van Dusen
Luke Vanchure
Dylan Venesky
Brennen Verba
Vasiliki Kaliopi Victoros
Connor P. Wagaman
Matthew Walsh
Adalynn June Walters
Regan Olivia Wanchisen
Carter Wanyo
Reilly Wanyo
Amia Waters
Abigail Louise Wehner
Avory Weiss
Sydney Michelle Werger
Jayda Wert
Daisy Jane West
Victoria White
Gabriella White
Michael Wickiser
Gage M. Wirbicki
Nathan M. Wisniewski
Albert Xie
Spencer Cuauhtemoc Young
Tyler Young
Jonathan Charles Yurkanin
Angelina Zheng
Brady Zoeller
