MAHANOY AREA HIGH BEARSCHOOL FACTS GRADUATION 2015 Mahanoy Area High School GRADUATION 2015 Dear Seniors, Class of 2015 In a short period of time you will be walking out of our doors as Mahanoy Area students for the last Class Officers time. This is a bitter sweet time for all of us. As I am excited to let you find your own path in life, I President: Gabby Lorady am also saddened to let you go. You will be deeply Vice-President: Bailey Forte missed. I don’t think we have had a class more Secretary: Kiera Burke than the class of 2015 experience so many ups Treasurer: Brian Miller and downs. You have handled yourself with a high amount of class and professionalism. Please take Class Quote both your positive and negative experiences over the past four years and move forward. Determine “Our lives are before us, our pasts what success means for you and fight for it. Always are behind us, but our memories keep Mahanoy Area in your heart. Know as you may physically be leaving Mahanoy Area, Mahanoy are forever with us.” Area will never leave you. I am just a letter, phone call, or email away. Congratulations Class of 2015. Class Colors: Black and Vegas Gold I wish you nothing but the best. Class Flower: Rose

Mr. Thomas Smith Class Song: “I’ll Always Remember Mahanoy Area High School Principal You” - Miley Cyrus

Congratulations Class of 2015 MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2015 YES Program Graduates

“I’m proud of the YES grads and I wish them the best of luck with their future careers.” - Valerie Kane *Darryl Andreas *Mark Mahmod Henry Blume *Jeremey Markiewicz *Kenny Boyle Emily Matz Kate Chapman *Amber McCarthy *Abby Foose *Brian Miller Bailey Forte Melissa Mormando Noah Garcia Emily Neifert Berlin Guzman Jamie Rago rebecca Herring Tiffany Spalit Joey Hullihan *Cody Stetson Students of the Month Rylee Kane *Anne Stramara *Jess Knapp Sandy Supplee September: Jacqui Pitts & Gabby Lorady Marcus Schmerfeld The students with a * will receive a special certifi- October: Katie Babinsky & Darryl Andrea cate for exhibiting outstanding attendance. November: Lily Leahy & Nicholas Scicchitano December: Maddie Jeffries & Brian Miller January: Maddie Lawrence & Corbin White Students Attend State February: Anne Stramara & Conference Jason Richmond March: Noel Bernardyn & Six students attended the Future Business Lead- Joey Hullihan ers of America State Leadership Conference on April: Courtney Levy and Colin Casserly April 14-15 in Hershey. The students were Daryl Andreas, Rylee Kane, Lily Leahy, Mark Mahmod, May: Kelly Walinchus and Tiffany Spalti Marcus Schmerfeld and Anne Stramara. Daryl competed in the Cybersecurity category; Lily, Mark & Marcus competed in the Personal Finance Students of the Year category; Rylee and Anne served as members Jacqui Pitts at-large. Cybersecurity and Personal Finance & Marcus Schmerfeld are both objective tests taken on a computer. Mark Mahmod finished 8th in Personal Finance and was presented a plaque at the Awards Cer- emony on Tuesday evening. The top four places Outstanding move on to National Competition. In addition to the testing, students attended workshops and Alumnus 2015 had the opportunity to observe other competi- tive performance events. There were over 4,700 Mr. Art Frye people at the SLC. This is Mahanoy Area’s first year in FBLA and we are very fortunate to have Mahanoy City High School four students qualify for state competition and to Class of 1960 have someone finish in the top ten at states is a great accomplishment. MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2015 My most memorable moment of high school was...

...in Mrs. Stone’s class sophomore year with Tif- ...attending and participating in sporting events fany Spalti. - Sandra Supplee with my friends. - Noel Bernardyn...... the plane ride on our way to Italy. I looked at ...going to the district playoffs for football with Mr. Nester as we were taking off at 500 mph and my boys in my senior year and getting over 100 said, “Is it too late to get off?” Mr. Nester was wins as a school. - Henry Blume losing it. We also made jokes about opening a ...my whole freshman year. - Jamie Rago window and going for a swim on the wing of the ...placing 8th at states for FBLA. - Mark Mahmod plane.” - Tori Sallaway ...making districts for football for the first time ...my sister graduating when I was a sopho- since 1999. - Bailet Forte more. Her leaving home after being with me for ...defeating Pottsville in the Schuylkill League 16 straight years made my life do a complete Championship and winning districts 3 years in a 180. row. - Jason Richmond ...when FCCLA had a party and Cali ended up in ...Mr. Nester’s class. - Cody Stetson a laundry basket. - Emily Matz ...having AP parties in chem, bio and physics. ...every season. - Zane Houser - Kelly Walinchus ...jumping into the pool junior year. - Darryl An- ...playing in the Minersville game, win- dreas ning and placing ourselves in districts for the ...the bus rides to and from football and bas- first time in seven years. - Noel Kaufman ketball games with Tiffany. We had so much ...getting to be great friends with a lot of people fun jamming out to songs and dancing in our and have a fun experience. - Gia Hannon seat when we were supposed to be quiet. - Kate ...my first high school pep rally. - Gabe Kostingo Chapman ...making friends I guess. - Chris Haller ...winning the Division in my tenth grade ...jumping in the pool. - Ashley Eickhoff year. - Tamara Tunstall ...meetings in Mrs. Pepe’s room with my friends. ...beating Tri--Valley by 1 and making it to dis- - Abigail Foose trict playoffs. - Courtney Levy ...going to states for 10th grade year. ...there are too many to choose. - Maddie Jef- - Travis Card fries ...spending time with my friends everyday and being able to cheer and play volleyball all four Graduation practice will begin on years. - Kiera Burke ...making district playoffs in basketball and vol- June 3. All male graduates leyball my senior year. - Katie Babinsky ...being involved in all Mahanoy activities and MUST HAVE THEIR CAPS FOR making memories with my friends. - Jacqui Pitts ...hanging out in the library. - Kody Visgarda GRADUATION PRACTICE. ...going down to Schuylkill Haven and beating the defending district champions after being Graduation tickets will be shut down by Lehighton in the opener of the season. - Jeremy Markiewicz distributed at graduation practice. ...all of it. I will never forget all of the good times with my friends or the Class of 2015 as a whole. Each senior receives seven tickets. - Rori Sullivan MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2015 Class of 2015 Future Plans ...to graduate college and become an elementary ...to attend York College to major in computers. teacher. - Tiffany Spalti - Darryl Andreas ...to get a full time job,visit Puerto Rico in August ...to become a trauma surgeon. - Emily Matz and either stay there and make something of my- ...to be completely and undeniably happy, al- self or come back and attend SUNY Oswego. - ways. - Anne Stramara Rori Sullivan ...to attend Temple University for nursing, then to ...to attend college to major in athletic training. take up a specialty in pediatric oncology. I hope - Jason Richmond to work at a children’s cancer center then in Phil- ...to become a welder and live the redneck life. adelphia or Hershey. - Tori Sallaway - Bailey Forte ...college. - Sandra Supplee ...to attend Wilkes University to major in finance ...to attend Penn State to major in radiological and possibly double major in economics. - Mark science. - Noel Kaufman Mahmod ...to attend Temple University to major in biolo- ...to attend Kutztown University to major in psy- gy, attend medical school and become a doctor. chology. - Jamie Rago - Gia Hannon ...to work as a heavy equipment operator and live ...I will be going to work. - Gabe Kostingo the redneck life. - Henry Blume ...to settle down and have a family. - Chris Haller ...to attend Temple University to major in biology. ...to attend nursing school. - Ashley Eickhoff - Noel Bernardyn ...to attend college. - Abigail Foose ...to attend King;s College physician’s assistant ...to go to college, maybe the military. - Travis program. - Kelly Walinchus Card ...to aattend Lebanon Valley College to major in early childhood/special education and to play football. - Jeremy Markiewicz SADD will make you smile! SADD is bringing “Games 2 U” On June 3rd ...to attend college to major in criminal justice/ from 12:30-3:00. law enforcement. - Kody Visgarda Sign up to join the fun! The event is free!! ...to attend Penn State University to major in ac- There will be 2 Hamster Balls, Video game van, counting. - Jacqui Pitts and a Gaga-inflatable dodgeball pit. ...to attend St. Joseph’s University to major in See Mrs. Stone for permission slip. food marketing. - Katie Babinsky ...to attend Alvernia University to major in nurs- SADD trip to Knoebels is June 9th from ing. - Kiera Burke 11 am to 6 pm. SADD will pay admission for the ...to graduate from St. Joseph’s University and student. A $10 returnable deposit and attend med school. - Maddie Jeffries permission slip is required. ...to attend Lebanon Valley College to major in Only 44 students may attend. exercise science with a doctor of physical thera- See Mrs. Stone for details. py track. - Courtney Levy ...to become an occupational therapist and enjoy the rest of my life. - Tamara Tunstall Juniors ...to attend Villanova University to major in busi- Any junior interested in taking the LCCC ness. - Nicholas Scicchitano English course next school year please ...to attend college to study nursing and even- return your application to Ms. Nelson to the tually work my way to becoming a pediatrician. high school office. The cost is $288.00 per - Kate Chapman course. MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2015 Special wishes go out to...... the rest of my girls on the softball team. Make senior year; don’t miss a thing! - Tamara Tun- us proud. - Kelly Walinchus stall ...all the teachers. There are a lot of Spaltis; we ...to all the underclassmen that are going to be just keep coming. Also Ms. Kelchner - you will be seniors soon - good luck in everything you are a favorite to many because of yoir great person- going for. - Kate Chapman ality. - Tiffany Spalti ...my parents for being the most supportive peo- ...Mr. Nester. - Cody Stetson ple. - Darryl Andreas ...the Class of 2015 on their futures. Also to my ...the wrestling team. - Zane Houser friends in the Class of 2016 - enjoy senior year ...the underclassmen and teacher, also Tori Sal- and have fun. - Jason Richmond laway - she’s cool! - Emily Matz ...Danny Nester, Henry Blume and the Freshmen ...Ms. Loy. Thank you for always supporting me Squad. - Bailey Forte and showing me the kind of person I would like ...nanananoel, kell, J-Rich, D-weez, to be. - Anne Stramara heyynell,Shaakieraaa, gaga4gia, Sheryl Andreas, ...Emily Matz, Joey Hullihan, Mr. Nester, Darryl and the rest of the famm. - Mark Mahmod Andreas, Cody Stetson, Marcus Schmerfeld. - ...Jayson Rago - good luck; you’re going to need Tori Sallaway it. - Jamie Rago ...Maci Arnold - good luck - Sandra Supplee ...Corbin White, Bailey Forte, Mr. Nester, Fresh- ...Mr. and Mrs. Kline on baby Darren Jr. - Noel men Squad. - Henry Blume Kaufman ...Mrs. B. - keep doing a good job at being an awe- ...my brother, Jordan. I hope you enjoy the next 3 some teacher and my sister Payton to enjoy her years. It goes by fast. - Gia Hannon high sschool years. - Noel Bernardyn ...all my friends and people that helped me along ...all of the seniors and everything they have and the way. - Gabe Kostingo will accomplish in life. - Rori Sullivan ...all my friends. - Ashley Eickhoff ...the administration and teachers who have ...all my friends. - Abigail Foose guided me and put me on the straight path to ...the underclassmen - don’t let anyone do your success. - Jeremy Markiewicz work for you. - Travis Card ...anyone who wants them. - Kody Visgarda ...the underclassmen. - Jacqui Pitts ...the underclassmen - enjoy high school while it lasts. - Katie Babinsky ...all of the underclassmen who need to cherish Senior Breakfast and appreciate the time they have left in high school. - Kiera Burke ...Mr. and Mrs. Kline for expecting a baby. - Mad- June 3, 2015 die Jeffries ...the Class of 2015 with their future endeavors. - Courtney Levy at 8:30 ...the juniors! I hope you guys have an AMAZING

I would advise the seniors to remember their mission and make choices and friends which will support them in achieving their goals. Don’t be afraid of something because it sounds too difficult, or isn’t popular. Hazard yet forward. I will miss the friendships this class had, and how a few of them stuck it out since they were little. Special wishes go out to all members of the class of 2015 for a safe, happy, and productive life. I wish you all the best! - Mrs. Bethany L. Pepe MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2015 The class that benefited me the most was...

...physics because Mr. Malkames is a great teach- ture. - Jamie Rago er and actually makes what you do in class inter- ...personal finance, no doubt. - Mark Mahmod esting. - Sandra Supplee ...Mr. Nester’s. - Bailey Forte ...Mr. Nester’s English classes even though I ...either Ms. Loy’s personal finance class or Mrs. wanted to die when I wrote any of his papers. - Fallon’s LCCC class. - Jason Richmond Tori Sallaway ...Mr. Nester’s class. - Cody Stetson ...AP English even though it was absolute torture, ...honestly, Mr. Nester’s. He treated us like col- it taaught how to write a five paage paper in less lege students so we weren’t shocked when we than an hoiur. - Anne Stramara got to college. Thank you! - Tiffany Spalti ...AP English. - Emily Matz ...LCCC English. - Kelly Walinchus ...physics. - Zane Houser ...LCCC with Mrs. Fallon. The items that you ...AP Calculus. It reinforced my love for mathe- learn in there actually will benefit you in col- matics. - Darryl Andreas lege and for job interviews in the future. - Noel ...YES - this class taught me skills that I’m going Kaufman to need while in college and the workforce. - Kate ...anatomy, because it will help me the most with Chapman what I want to become, which is a doctor and it ...Mr. Nester’s. I didn’t always agree with his was based on understanding and learning rather teaching but his class prepared me for college than memorizing. - Gia Hannon and what’s to come. - Tamara Tunstall ...health. - Gabe Kostingo ...Ms. Loy’s personal finance class and Ms. Fal- ...Mrs. Bet. - Ashley Eickhoff lon’s LCCC English class. - Courtney Levy ...Mrs. Reitz. - Abigail Foose ...LCCC English and Ms. Loy. - Maddie Jeffries ...personal finance. - Travis Card ...Mrs. Fallon’s LCCC English course. - Kiera Burke ...Ms. Loy’s. - Katie Babinsky ...Ms. Loy’s personal finance class because it provided me with real life skills. - Jacqui Pitts Financial ...Mr. Nester’s because he preps you for college. - Kody Visgarda ...YES gave me the skills I need to go out into our Fair everchanging world and succeed. The class has shown me that it’s the little such as being pre- pared and keeping a positive attitude that make Held all the difference. - Jeremy Markiewicz ...personal finance. it was the only class that somewhat got me ready for the real world. Thank The Third Annual Community Financial Fair was you, Ms. Loy! - Tori Sullivan held on April 22 in the high school gymnasium. ...personal finance. - Noel Bernardyn Twenty-four vendors participated from banking, ...Mr. Nester’s. - Henry Blume education, insurance, investment services and ...probably Mr. Nester’s class even though it’s many more. The fair was well attended and FBLA tough, it will definitely benefit me most in the fu- students sponsored a concession stand. Door prizes were awarded from a random drawing. Door prizes and concession stand items were all Best wishes to Kenny Boyle. I will miss seeing donated. The Financial Fair is free to the public and the goal is to educate attendees about the you here at Mahanoy - Good Luck at Penn State! many services available to them throughout the - Aunt Kate county and our Mahanoy City community. MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2015 MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2015

Anticipated Summer Fun As the school year comes to a close, many stu- dents are anticipating the glory that is summer. Summer 2015 Although the end of the school year may be a hectic time full of stressing over finals and for Video Game the seniors, graduation, it’s always comforting to know that care-free living is just around the corner. The summer time is a great opportunity Releases for students to get away from the school envi- June 2: ronment and relax their minds and focus on en- Star Fox (Wii U) joying the sweltering heat! Some students will June 23: travel to their favorite beaches, go to amusement Batman: Arkham Knight (Xbox One, PC, & PS4) parks, go on a camping trip, or just hang around Batman: Arkham Knight Batmobile Edition with friends. No matter what the person is doing, (Xbox One & PS4) it’s surely more exciting than sitting in a class- June 30 room! There are so many intriguing activities the LEGO Jurassic World (PS4 & Xbox One) summer can hold, but the most important part is Mad Max Xbox One (Xbox One & PS4) what you make of it yourself. This summer will July 21 only be as exciting as you make it. Even though Tekken 7 (PS4) summer only lasts for three months, if you make July 28 the most of it, the memories will last forever. So N++ (PS4) when school has finally ended at the end of May, August 25 and we say goodbye to our friends who are go- Get Even (Xbox One & PS4) ing to college, we must prepare ourselves for the Until Dawn (PS4) coming year. Some of us will be visiting colleges September 1 ourselves, the reality of growing up hitting hard. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (PS4 & Whether you happen to be spending your sum- Xbox One) mer days basking in the rays of sunshine on a sandy beach, the sound of seagulls above, or camping under the twilight sky, crickets chirping Advice to seniors...Put in the effort to stay in in the woods nearby, appreciate every second of touch with your friends from high school, it’s it, because you’ll never get this summer back, so make it one to remember! very easy to grow apart. Also remember to work hard and manage your time in college, military or the work force. It will help you immensely! Graduation 2015 I will miss the Class of 2015’s involvement in With June 5th quickly approaching, the senior class is finalizing all preparations for their graduation day. sports, clubs and their community. They truly Graduation will be held on the evening of June 5th in have “Bear pride”. the high school gym. In their final days at Mahanoy, members of the Class of 2015 will reminisce upon Special wishes go out to… Maddi J., Lily, Jessie, their favorite memories here. The seniors will miss Tamara, Tori, Kate, Devon, Tiffany and Emily their favorite teachers, classes, and most important- ly, the bonds they shared with each other. Congratu- - the band and chorus seniors. Thank you for be- lations to the class of 2015, for the leadership roles they upheld this year. Their enthusiasm and school ing such wonderful leaders and for your dedica- spirit will be greatly missed. Good luck with your fu- tion to the arts. We will miss you. - Mrs. Kline ture endeavors and best wishes to you all. MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2015 What does the class of 2015 think of their teachers? Most Serious First Place: Ms. Loy Second Place: Mr. Shirvinski & Mrs. Yakubik Best Storyteller Gave the Least Tests First Place: Mr. Nester First Place: Ms. Kelchner Second Place: Mr. Bet Second Place: Mrs. Gettig Third Place: Ms. Scicc Gave the Most Notes First Place: Mr. Tobin Second Place: Mr. Nester and Shirvinski Biggest Sports Enthusiast First Place: Mr. Holmes Wittiest Second Place: Mrs. Fegley First Place: Mr. Cray Third Place: Mr. West Second Place: Mr. Nester Friendliest Best Dressed First Place: Ms. Kelchner First Place: Mr. Malkames and Ms. Brylewski Second Place: Mrs. Fegley Second Place: Mr. Stanakis Third Place: Mr. Nester

Gave the Most Homework Most Involved First Place: Mr. Malkames First Place: Mrs. Fegley Second Place: Ms. Luchetta Second Place: Mr. Nester Third Place: Nester Third Place: Mrs. Stone Gave the Least Homework First Place: Mrs. Kane Best Advice Second Place: Ms. Kelchner First Place: Mrs. Fegley & Nester Third Place: Ms. Pollack Second Place: Ms. Loy, Ms. Kelchner and Ms. Brylewski

Advice to seniors... “Life begins after high school.” - Ms. Brylewski Students Compete in Envirothon SADD Activities Two teams from the high school participated in The Middle School and SADD will team up to offer this year’s Envirothon. The competition was the MS field day activities on June 3rd. Students held on May 5th at the Schuylkill County Fair- will enjoy 2 hamster balls, the Games 2 U video grounds. Three team members from the high game van, and “Gaga” and inflatable dodgeball school team participated all four years of high pit. SADD and TAT members will be on hand to school. The students were: Marcus Schmerfeld, teach mini lessons about the dangers of drugs, Darryl Andreas, and Nick Scicchitano. Students alcohol, and other destructive decisions. High were tested on their knowledge of soils, wildlife, School students are invited to participate from aquatics, and forestry. The middle and elemen- 12:30 to 3:00. tary schools also took two teams. MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2015 The teachers vote... Best Writer First Place: Cheyanne Marion & Tori Sallaway Best Actor First Place: Bailey Forte Quietest First Place: Francis Wetzel, Storm Dunlap, Most Popular Berlin Guzman, Toryn Dunbar First Place: Jason Richmond Second Place: Jacqui Pitts, Gabby Lorady, Best Musician Rylee Kane First Place: Lily Leahy Second Place: Jessie Knapp, Maddie Jeffries Most Organized First Place: Darryl Andreas, Tiffany Spalti, Funniest Emily Matz, Rylee Kane, Cali Snyder First Place: Corbin White Second Place: Troy Kimmel, Pat Wargo, Most Involved Noel Kaufman, Bailey Forte First Place: Katie Babinsky, Noel Bernardyn, Jacqui Pitts Most Reliable First Place: Brian Miller, Ryan Jessman, Best Actress Maddie Jeffries, Kiera Burke, Brian McClure First Place: Noel Bernardyn, Amber McCarthy Best Dressed Best Scholar First Place: Rylee Kane, Nicholas Scicchitano, First Place: Jacqui Pitts Tori Sallaway, Gia Hannon, Mark Mahmod, Tiffany Spalti, Katie Babinsky, Marcus Schmerfeld Gabby Lorady Most Likely To Succeed First Place: Nicholas Scicchitano Biggest Bookworm Second Place: Mark Mahmod, Tiffany Spalti, First Place: Cheyanne Marion Tamara Tunstall, Kenny Boyle Second Place: Dan Clements, Amber McCarthy, Anne Stramara

Most Polite SADD Sponsors Trip to First Place: Francis Wetzel Second Place: Bethann Blackwell, Katie Babinsky, Knoebels Anne Stramara SADD is inviting 44 students to go to Knoebels Most Spirited on June 9th. Students attending will get free ad- First Place: Jeremy Markiewicz, mission to the park from 11am - 6pm. SADD’s Second Place: Henry Blume, Rylee Kane, mission is to show students how to have fun Ryan Jessman, Nicholas Scicchitano without making destructive decisions. The cost of this trip is covered by SADD and a grant from Schuylkill County Drug and Alcohol. Advice to Seniors: Work Hard, Never Give Up, Accept Responsibility, Don’t Blame Others, Have FUN and most importantly Be HAPPY! I will miss the Class of 2015’s dedication, work ethic, respectfulness, and overall good nature. Congratulations, you made it! - Mrs. Fegley

MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2015 My advice to underclassmen is...

...for Mr. Nester’s class - keep your binders orga- ...to focus and get your work done. - Jamie nized and don’t throw away any papers. - Sandra Rago Supplee ...take your SAT’s, do your research, and have ...take AP English. It is life changing. Take all of a college/major in mind. Take as many classes the Nester classes. - Tori Sallaway related to your future plans as you can. Have fun ...don’t take life too seriously. School is impor- and be nice to everyone. - Mark Mahmod tant, but your mental health is worth more than ...don’t let the turkeys hold you down. Fly like an an A. Remember this is the time when you’re eagle, not like a turkey. - Bailey Forte supposed to have fun. Don’t take it for granted. ...cherish every moment because these next cou- - Anne Stramara ple years will fly by. ...to take AP English. It’s the best class ever. - ...do not rush graduation. It comes a whole lot Emily Matz faster than you think. Enjoy the little things in ...to not take too many AP classes. You will lose life and make them count. Adulthood comes a lot your mind. - Darryl Andreas faster than anticipated. - Rori Sullivan ...don’t slack off your senior year. It’s not going ...be youself and don’t let anyone or anything to help you. It’s only going to hurt you. You will change you because in the end you are the only stress yourself out if you do. - Kate Chapman one who loses. Be as awesome as you are every- ...make sure to listen to your teachers. You may day. - Tiffany Spalti not think that they’re right, but they are. - Tamara ...to find friends that will stick by your side and Tunstall make as many memories as possible; procras- ...make every second of high school count be- tination is a talent, do not let teachers, parents, cause time flies. - Courtney Levy coaches tell you otherwise. - Noel Kaufman ...stay organized and stay on top of things. - Mad- ...to have fun and enjoy these years but don’t for- die Jeffries get to study and be involved in things. Get good ...do not take anything for granted, even the little grades. - Gia Hannon things. - Kiera Burke ...just keep rolling along. - Gabe Kostingo ...enjoy every minute of high school because it ...work hard or else you’ll regret it. - Chris Haller goes by fast. - Katie Babinsky ...good luck in the rest of your high school ca- ...enjoy high school and make the most of it. Time reer. - Ashley Eickhoff flies! - Jacqui Pitts ...good lucj in the rest of your high school career. ...practice good hygiene and quiet down. - Kody - Abigail Foose Visgarda ...to work hard for your future. - Travis Card ...work hard and keep Bear Pride alive. The last two senior classes, including my own, have done a great job of keeping their heads up and embrac- ing every challenge. Take the necessary steps to Prom Design Winner keep it that way. - Jeremy Markiewicz ...time goes faster than you think. - Kelly Walin- Rylee Kane won the Fellerman and Ciramboli chus prom design contest. Rylee received a hundred ...take Mr. Nester’s class. - Cody Stetson dollar gift card. Rylee’s design was printed on ...keep your grades up all 4 years, don’t slack off t-shirts given by Fellerman and Ciramboli. All of and be nice to everyone. - Noel Bernardyn our prom attendees received a free t-shirt. Mag- nets were also handed out by Anne Stramara and Nolan Fegley on behalf of the Mahanoy Area Ju- Advice to Seniors: “Carpe Diem!” - Ms. Scicc nior Advisory Board. Magnets informed students of important drug and alcohol statistics. MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2015 If I could change one thing about my four years of high school, I would...... not change anything. Everything that I’ve done mates. - Courtney Levy in high school helped me and guidedd me to be- ...cherish the time I had more. - Maddie Jeffries come the person I am today. - Sandra Supplee ...go back to freshmen year and not waste any ...not have stressed myself out over work and special moments. - Kiera Burke tests. - Tori Sallaway ...have appreciated everything more. - Katie ...have spent less time complaining and spent Babinsky more time enjoying myself. - Anne Stramara ...have appreciated my time here at Mahanoy ...have probably tried harder. - Emily Matz more. - Jacqui Pitts ...have been more social. - Darryl Andreas ...study more. - Kody Visgarda ...have interacted more with friends. Most times I ...have participated more. - Kelly Walinchus spent my hours asking about work when I could ...appreciate high school more. - Noel Bernar- have been socializing just a little bit more. - Jer- dyn emy Markiewicz ...change nothing because my time here was ...go back and study more and worked harder to phenomenal. - Henry blume succeed my goals with grades. - Kate Chapman ...probably take my classes more seriously to ...not have been such a procrastinator at the end prepare for my future. - Jamie Rago of my senior year. - Tamara Tunstall ..have started working earlier and actually saved ...cherish every moment spent with my team- a lot more $ for during college. - Mark Mahmod ...change the Jim Thorpe game my senior year. - Bailey Forte ...I would try harder in school and sports. I would Creating also appreciate everything more. - Jason Rich- mond ...have been more involved in sports and clubs. Awareness They are opportunities and skills I could’ve tak- Earth Day is a day meant to increase awareness and en advantage of, but instead I didn;t care. - Rori appreciation for the earth’s environment. Held on Sullivan April 22, Earth Day is currently celebrated in more ...have more fun and not let things get me down. than 175 countries annually. Life is too short so I want to live every moment Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson, like it’s my last. - Tiffany Spalti. a senator from Wisconsin. Nelson got the idea of ...have been minvolved in more sports and cared Earth Day after he saw the effects of a large oil spill in more about my grades. - Noel Kaufman 1969 in Santa Barbara, California. Nelson thought the ...not have taken more than one AP class my se- world would be a healthier place to live if more people nior year. I would have done more sports and en- knew about protecting the earth. joyed everything more. - Gia Hannon On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans participated ...probably go back and try harder. - Gabe Kostin- in the first Earth Day. These people protested things that would harm the earth such as air and water pol- go lution. ...work hard so that I didn’t fail a year. - Chris Today, Earth Day is celebrated in many ways. People Haller plant trees or pick up trash. Celebrating Earth Day is ...not change anything. - Ashley Eickhoff doing anything that benefits the environment. To cel- ...not change anything. - Abigail Foose ebrate Earth Day, you can recycle or reuse objects. ...go back and work hard in sports. - Travis Card You can also ride your bike places instead of driv- ing. MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2015 Summer 2015 Movies Which Film is Your Most Anticipated? May 29: Aloha. With Bradley Cooper, Emma with Amy Schumer, John Cena and Bill Hader. Stone, Rachel McAdams, Jay Baruchel, Alec July 24: Paper Towns. With Nat Wolff. Baldwin and Danny McBride. July 24: Pan. With Hugh Jackman, Rooney Mara, June 5: Spy. With Jason Statham and Rose By- Amanda Seyfried and Cara Delevingne. rne. July 24: Pixels. With Kevin James, Adam Sandler, June 5: Insidious: Chapter 3 Peter Dinklage, Michelle Monaghan and Jane June 5: Entourage. With Adrien Grenier, Kevin Krakowski. Connolly, Jerry Ferrara, Jeremy Piven and Kevin July 31: Mission: Impossible 5. With Tom Cruise, Dillon. Jeremy Renner and Alec Baldwin. June 12: Jurassic World. With Bryce Dallas How- August 7: Fantastic Four. With Miles Teller, Kate ard and Jake Johnson. Mara, Jamie Bell and Michael B. Jordan. June 12: Dope. With Zoe Kravitz, Forest Whitaker August 7: Ricki and the Flash. With Meryl Streep, and Blake Anderson. Sebastian Stan, Mamie Gummer and Kevin June 19: Inside Out. With Amy Poehler, Bill Had- Kline. er, Mindy Kaling, Phyllis Smith and Lewis Black August 14: The Man From U.N.C.L.E.. With Henry as the emotions. Cavill, Armie Hammer and Hugh Grant. June 26: Ted 2. With Seth MacFarlane, Mark August 14: Straight Outta Compton. With Corey Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried, Morgan Freeman Hawkins, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Jason Mitchell and and Liam Neeson. Paul Giamatti. July 1: Terminator: Genisys. With Emilia Clarke August 14: Underdogs. With Bella Thorne, Nich- and Jason Clarke. olas Hoult, Ariana Grande and Katie Holmes pro- July 1: Magic Mike XXL. With Channing Tatum, viding voices. Amber Heard, Jada Pinkett Smith, Matt Bomer, August 19: Masterminds. With Kristen Wiig, Zach Joe Manganiello and Elizabeth Banks. Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis and Owen Wilson. July 10: Minions. With Sandra Bullock and Jon August 21: Sinister 2. With Shannyn Sossamon Hamm providing voices. and James Ransone. July 10: Self/Less. With Ryan Reynolds, Ben August 28: Hitman: Agent 47. With Rupert Friend, Kingsley and Natalie Martinez. Zachary Quinto and Ciaran Hinds. July 17: Ant-Man. With Michael Douglas, Evange- August 28: Regression. With Ethan Hawke and line Lilly and Michael Pena. Emma Watson. July 17: Trainwreck. Directed by Judd Apatow, The 2nd Annual Jonathan “Feet” Palubinsky Memorial Softball Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Mahanoy Area HS Sports Complex To register, email [email protected] Deadline is June 30, 2015 $12.00 per person MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2015 Nikki Stetson Photography purchase photos of your favorite Golden Bears at www.nikkistetson.com

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