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Redbank Valley High School graduates Class of 2019

NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. by: Cecelia Harmon (RVO) – On June 5th 2019, it was a full house as 91 Redbank Valley High School students moved their tassels from right to left. Friends and family came to witness the RVHS Class of 2019 walk across the stage and receive their diplomas.

Keynote speaker, Anthony Rosario-Adams

Keynote speaker, Anthony Rosario-Adams

This year’s commencement ceremony was a milestone in the lives of the graduating seniors. Class salutatorian, Elisabeth Hook, encouraged her peers to keep moving forward and follow their dreams, no matter how ambitious. Class valedictorian, Peyton Kirkpatrick, addressed his cohorts, reminiscing over some of the memories they had made over the past thirteen years and reminding them to never lose sight of the people that have helped them in their life journeys. This year’s keynote speaker was Anthony Rosario-Adams. Mr. Rosario-Adams is an alumnus of RVHS (‘98) and is the Venango Fatherhood Initiative Director at Family Service and Children’s Aid Society in Oil City. The senior choir members sang a cover of “Wherever I Go” by Adam Watts; while Alena Keller sang “Follow Your Dreams”.

Class valedictorian, Peyton Kirkpatrick

Class valedictorian, Peyton Kirkpatrick

The RVHS Class of 2019 has proven to be academically successful thus far. Collectively, this class has earned over $600,000 in scholarships. Many of the students graduated with Honors or High Honors. Fourteen of the graduating seniors have earned membership in the National Honor Society.

The new RVHS alumni have already begun planning their future careers. Several members of the Class of 2019 have decided to serve our country by joining the armed forces. Some graduates have decided to enter directly into the workforce; others are still deciding on their future career.

Many graduates have decided to pursue higher education by metriculating to American University, Clarion University, the Vet Tech Institute, Saint Francis University, Pitt-Greensburg University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Bethel University, University of Pittsburgh, Mercyhurst College, Robert Morris University, Thiel College, Ohio Technical College, Mount Aloysius College, Middle Tennessee State University, Slippery Rock University, and other universities. They are majoring in things such as nursing, musical theatre, psychology, education, biology, cosmetology, cyber-forensics, medical coding, studio arts, cyber security, creative writing, veterinary technician, and other programs.

Congratulations to the Class of 2019! We wish you the best in your future endeavors!


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For more pictures of the 2019 Graduation Ceremony, please visit: https://bit.ly/2K34ANi

ABOUT:
Redbank Valley School District provides education services for the 165 square mile area of New Bethlehem and Hawthorn boroughs, and the townships of Mahoning, Madison, Porter, and Redbank of both Clarion and Armstrong counties.

MEETINGS:
The Redbank Valley School Board meetings the first Monday of every month at 7pm at the High School Library.

CONTACT:
For more information about the Redbank Valley School District, please call 814.275.2426 or visit RedbankValley.org/pg/biz/redbank-valley-school-district

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