The Penn-Trafford Scholarship Foundation recognized the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2025 during an awards ceremony held on Wednesday, May 7. The event celebrated students who have demonstrated hard work, dedication, and perseverance throughout their academic journeys.
The annual ceremony serves as a way to honor students’ efforts and provide support as they prepare for the next phase of their education. Scholarships were awarded to seniors who exemplify the values of academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement.
The Penn-Trafford Scholarship Foundation plays a vital role in connecting local community groups and organizations with graduating seniors to offer financial assistance for post-secondary education. These scholarships reflect the community’s commitment to investing in its youth.
While this is not a comprehensive list of all scholarships awarded to Penn-Trafford seniors, the following honors represent those distributed through the Penn-Trafford Scholarship Foundation:
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Bushy Run Lions Carl R. Bruno Scholarship
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Eric Shantz
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Zachary Posner
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Community Women’s Club of Level Green Scholarship
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Domenic Smith
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Grace Malley
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Dr. John Zorich & Family Scholarship
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Paige Temple
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Dwight “Trey” Brown III Memorial Scholarship
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Marielle Wilson
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Anthony Barilla
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E and E Scholarship
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Katherine Pratkanis
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Ernie Pecora PTEA Scholarship
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Jessica Gadagno
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Maria Stairs
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Gini Casale Scholarship
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Katherine Pratkanis
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Greg Keefer Memorial Scholarship
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Isabella Klobucar
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Dannica Wukich
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Harrison City Area Woman’s Club Scholarship
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Lena Pisani
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John Matyi Memorial Scholarship
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Derek Carr
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Jacob McGhee
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Joseph P. Palchak Sr. & Bernadette Sullivan Palchak
Memorial Scholarship
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Isabella Klobucar
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Jacob McGhee
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Karen Smith Memorial Scholarship
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Logan Kerstetter
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Kathryn F. Kuch Memorial Scholarship
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Bryn Urban
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Level Green Lions Club Scholarship
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Ashley Hugus
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Ava Capdevila
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Lucy DeHaven Memorial Community Service Scholarship
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Carter Reyes
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Maclean “Mac” Maund Memorial Baseball Scholarship
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Jason Malamisuro
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Brandon Long
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Matthew Kuch Memorial Scholarship
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Evan Gross
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Pat Kelly Memorial Scholarship
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Domenic Smith
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Kylie Anthony
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Penn Pals Childcare Center Scholarship
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Paige Temple
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Jessica Gadagno
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PHEPLE Cash Stash Scholarship
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Zachary Posner
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PHEPLE Christine Saddler Memorial Scholarship
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Matthew Schmader
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Principal’s Scholarship
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Lena Pisani
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PSEA Scholarship
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Mia Morelli
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PT Warrior Boys Basketball Scholarship
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Brayden Stone
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Evan Gross
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PT Warrior Football Scholarship
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Michael Botti
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Brandon Long
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Ethan Septak
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Domenic Smith
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Jack Weishaar
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S&T Bank Scholarship
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Derek Burgeson
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Society of Mechanical Engineers & John Duffy
Memorial Scholarship
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Christopher Schadler
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St. Barbara Church, Knights of Columbus Scholarship
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Isaiah Cordera
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St. Barbara Church, Ladies Guild Scholarship
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Isaiah Cordera
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Stephanie Ising Scholarship
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Jacob McGhee
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The Grappler Burmeister Wrestling Scholarship
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Logan Ventura
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The Jim Stankus Memorial Scholarship
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Matthew Schmader
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US Merchant Marine Academy
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Ella Malloy
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“The Class of 2025 has made a lasting impact on the Penn-Trafford community, and we look forward to seeing all they will accomplish in the future,” commented Assistant Superintendent and PTSF President, Dr. Tiffany Nix. “Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients!”