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St. Joseph High School's Class of 2024 includes 26 graduates
St. Joseph High School in Harrison held its 108th graduation Friday evening. A Baccalaureate Mass and graduation ceremonies were held for the 26 graduates in the Walter Dlubak Center. The event was livestreamed.
Jafar Brooks, Steven Eason honored posthumously by Central Catholic High School
THE FAMILIES OF JAFAR BROOKS AND STEVEN EASON WERE HONORED DURING CENTRAL’S GRADUATION CEREMONY, MAY 24. (PHOTO BY BRIAN COOK SR.) Central Catholic High School honored the lives of two of its former students who were set to graduate in 2024, but whose lives were cut short due to gun violence.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 31, 2024
Ephrata (17-7) at Downingtown East (17-6), 4 p.m.; Plymouth Whitemarsh (17-7) at LaSalle College (21-3), 4 p.m.; Central Bucks East (17-7) at Hazleton (19-4), 4 p.m.; Liberty (20-5) vs. Neshaminy (20-3) at DeSales University, 7 p.m.; North Penn (13-6) at Hempfield Landisville (18-5), 4:30 p.m.; Mt. Lebanon (18-5) at Erie McDowell (14-7), 4:30 p.m.; Central (16-11) at Downingtown West (18-5), 4 p.m.; Wilson West Lawn (15-7) at North Allegheny (17-6), 4 p.m.
Carlynton renews superintendent's contract, hires assistant superintendent
Carlynton School District has selected its top administrators for years to come. Board directors on May 21 renewed Superintendent John Kreider’s contract for a term expiring June 30, 2029. Also at the meeting, the board hired Norwin Superintendent Jeff Taylor as Carlynton’s assistant superintendent, effective July 1. Board...
Quaker Valley Middle School students shine at PJAS competition
Quaker Valley Middle School made an impressive showing at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science state-level competition held at Penn State University on May 20. Under the guidance of their teacher Margot Bruno, 17 eighth-grade students from QVMS’s 4000-level physical science classes showcased their long-term experimental design projects, earning remarkable accolades.
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