Marian Catholic High School held their Class of 2015 graduation today (Saturday, May 30, 2015). The event served as the school’s 60th commencement exercise.
Sister M. Bernard Agnes, I.H.M., Principal, said sixty students plan to attend a 4-year college, ten will attend community college, five have enlisted into the military service and four plan to enter to workforce.
Allentown Diocese Bishop John O. Barres also spoke during the event. See video.
In addition to the graduation commencement, graduates were recognized for various awards, as well as for numerous grants and scholarships. Sister Agnes added that Marian graduates will have received about $2 million worth of scholarships and grants.
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For more information about the school, visit their website at http://www.mariancatholichs.org.

This year’s Salutatorian was Nico O. Agosti. This year’s Valedictorian was Matthew G. Karnish.
Invocation was done by Reverend Francis P. Schoenauer, Chaplain.
Distribution of awards and diplomas was done by Bishop Barres; Sister M. Bernard Agnes, I.H.M., Principal; Justen D. Hackenburg, Director of Student Services; and Teresa P. Sheer, Director of Studies/Enrollment.
Members of the 2015 graduating class consist of:
Nico O. Agosti, Joshua D. Ambruch, Ryan J. Balliet, Monica P. Baranko, Nicholas V. Barron, Sarah M. Bauer, James R. Bechtel II, Faith A. Befano, Hunter J. Berger, Nicole M. Bilger, Rebecca S. Braun, Cheyanne Bray, Christopher D. Bruno, Christopher P. Carmona, Jeannine G. Cartier, Kaylee N. Ceci, Amanda M. Champion, Joseph F. Damiano, Francis Michael J. DeFobo III, James L. Dotter, Ashley M. Fannick, Gabrielle Fatula, Megan Fatula, Josiah E. Fedorshak, Kathryn M. Healey, Cassandra J. Hoben, Taylor M. Horvat, Matthew G. Karnish, Shannon G. Kelly, Kayla E. Knepper, Cecilia M. Koerbler, James J. Kolbush, Sadie L. Kosar, Bradley M. Kozuch, Colin A. Krupko, Patrick O. Latham, Shannon N. Masington, Angelo J. Maskornick, James M. McKinley Jr., Rachel C. Meier, Christopher M. Miller, Michael B. Nicholson, Lauren M. Nietz, Christian F. Nonnemacher, Abby O’Donnell, Harit Palta, James J. Palushock, John N. Pauline, Bryanna E. Pearson, Emily E. Pilla, Jaryd B. Reimiller, Juan S. Reyes, Annette Ritzko, Connor J. Roberts, Kayla L. Rodick, Briana R. Rusnock, Gabriella M. Sacco, Olivia R. Schugardt, Bethany A. Shaud, Jesse J. Shellock, Elizabeth M. Simone, Anthony G. Stianchie, Alexandra D. Stroia, Nicholas A. Sully, Joshua M. Tulanowski, Alexandra L. Valusek, Michael J. Vercusky, Madeline M. Vetter, Donald C. Viania, Sierra T. Volkert, Alison R. Walck, Steven A. Wargo, Christopher J. Weber, Nicholas S. Wesner, Abbegail G. Whildin, Benjamin E. Wiessner, Albert J. Wolk iV, Katie N. Zemaitis, and Alexis M. Zullo.

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