‘No lesson in perseverance’ needed for the Philipsburg-Osceola Class of 2020

Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District Superintendent Gregg Paladina usually shares a message of perseverance with graduates, but said during a recorded speech this week that such a message isn’t necessary for the class of 2020.

“The class of 2020 needs no lesson in perseverance,” he said. “You’ve battled plenty already.”

Seniors and their families watched the speech — along with footage of graduates receiving their diplomas — on Tuesday during a socially distanced event at the 322 Drive-In in Clearfield County. While the graduates missed prom and the high school musical, Paladina said that the district hopes to return to those events, and hopes to involve the class of 2020.

“You’re always welcome at Philipsburg-Osceola and you are now forever part of our alumni,” he said.

What’s a cherished memory from the Class of 2020?

Class president Rachel Burger: I was lucky enough to have my lunches every year with some of my best friends, and all those 30-minute lunch periods full of laughter definitely add up.

What makes the class of 2020 special?

Teacher Stephen Torquato: The Class of 2020 is like none I have seen before. They are comprised of accomplished athletes, dedicated young scholars, talented musicians, and inspiring student leaders. Over the past four years my colleagues and I have been lucky enough to watch this class overcome obstacles time and time again. Their resilience through this pandemic is just another testament to their drive to succeed. I look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the years to come.

Honors

Valedictorian: Cole Hoover

Salutatorian: Lindsey Bordas

Philipsburg-Osceola Class of 2020

Kylie Elizabeth Adams

Tyler David Anderson

Samantha Lynn Bainey

Marissa Evelyn Bannon

Sarah Rose Barnhart

Mia Makara Bell

Ky Thomas Bender

Lindsey Bickle

Lindsey Catherine Bordas

Bethany Cheyanne Boulton

Thurston Zeus Bowes

William Henry Bowman

Paytra Dawn Branton

Caleb Jonathan Brown

Nicholas George Bryan

Rachel Elaine Burger

Alysa Janell Butterworth

Gabrielle Marie Candelaria

Taylor Marie Carbaugh

Gregory Mark-Billy Carpenter

Chase Charles Chapman

Haley Nerissa Conklin

Vittoria Cortivo

Abby Lane Davis

Jessica Anne Davis

Emily Elizabeth Daye

Emilee Nicole DeHart

Mykayla Lynn DeHart

Azrael Damascus Denochick

Teagan LeeAnne Dixon

Tyler James Doyle

Alexandro Dunkelberger

Gabriel Dunkelberger

Matthew Michael Farrell

Alexa Nichole Fetters

Aaron Gene Foster

Jason Lee Franchock

Aaron James Garito

Eric Andrew Garito

Raylee Elizabeth Bea Ghaner

Kayla Sophia Gonzalez

Zackery James Graham

Haley Lynn Gray

Brycen Stanley Guthrie

Leah Renee Hanes

Dakota Todd Hofe

Vincent Theodore Holencik

Cole Anthony Hoover

William Patrick Hummel

Ethan Christopher Hunter

Gage William-Preston Ibberson

Elizabeth Noelle Johnson

Baylee Elizabeth Jordan

Raeanne Renee Kelley

Kyleigh Dawn Kennedy

Sierra Dawn Knepp

Megan Tyler Kosut

Trevor Scott Kozak

Gabriel David Krause

Tyson Ray Lamb

Adria Eva Lewis

Katelyn Clair Lingle

Johnathon Paul Little

Cassandra Leigh Litz

Kerissa Olivia Savannah Lyter

Chase Malachi Maines

Devon Edward Maines

Morgan Jaye Mandell

Jordan Richard Mann

Jordyn Ashley Mantz

Hunter Paul Martin

Savanna Elizabeth Marty

Kaitlynn Mae Miller

Sarah Sue Miller

Taylor Leslie Milliron

Westen Scott Myers

Myteia Rhyen Palumbo

Jacob Thomas Parkes

Aaron Leevi Parks

Ronald Charles Pinto

Joshua Andrew Rea

Allyson Clair Reese

Kaleb Michael Richardson

Hunter Ron Thomas Robertson

Amanda Marie Romano

Macey Joann Rougeux

Emily Marissa Sanker

Robert Thomas Schaffer

Benjamin Caleb Schiefer

Brock Evan Shady

Tristen Renee Shaw

Zachary Hunter Shawver

Brandon William Singer

Kelly Marie Smith

Jaydan Sierra Socash

Keegan Taylor Soltis

Madeline Grace Sparks

Benjamin Michael Speed

Colan Blair Stephens

Noah William Charles Stewart

Demi Nevaeh Swisher

Andrew James Sypa

James Christian Tew

Mathew Alexander Thomas

Anastasia Katrina Tocimak

Gage Allen Anthony Veneziano

Logan Andrew Watt

Roselyn Paige Weaver

Hannah Grace Wildman

Brittne Nena Williams

Shelby Renee Zelensky