Class of 2024 celebrates graduation from Wayne County high schools

Summer 2024 is well underway, and proverbial school bells have once again ceased their ringing for a while. Tassels have moved on graduation caps at high schools in the Wallenpaupack, Wayne Highlands and Western Wayne school districts and two private schools in Wayne County.

Of the three public school districts, Western Wayne held commencement first, on June 6 at the high school in Varden (Lake Ariel). Their commencement program lists 124 members of the class of 2024. This was the 51st graduation at the high school since the district was formed. Matthew Barrett is superintendent, and Paul Gregorski II is principal.

Photos:Western Wayne High School celebrates Class of 2024

The valedictorian this year was Adrian Jay Agnello, and the salutatorian was Jacob Daniel Schott. In addition to their remarks, Taylor Maiocco, Western Wayne Class of 2024 president, had the welcome address. "The tassel's worth the hassle" is their class motto.

Wayne Highlands held graduation the next evening, June 7, on the Honesdale High School stage, the 149th graduation for this school. Their program lists 145 members of the Class of 2024.

Photos:Honesdale High School Class of 2024 graduation held; 145 receive diplomas

Bryce Owen Dressler was valedictorian this year; Gavin Michael Bressett was salutatorian. Wayne Highlands Superintendent Gregory Frigoletto also offered remarks. Peter Jordan is principal at HHS.

At Wallenpaupack Area High School, commencement was held on June 14. This was the 60th graduating class since the district was established. The Class of 2024 consists of 249 members. Keith Gunuskey is superintendent, and Christopher Caruso is principal.

There were three speakers, representing three curriculum academy areas. They were: Academy 1, Alexander Seretis; Academy 2, Kyle Carrubba; and Academy 3, Braeden Caputo. Also offering remarks was Class President Leila Katz.

Photos:Wallenpaupack Area High School 2024 graduation

Wayne County also has two private Christian schools. Canaan Christian Academy in Varden (Lake Ariel) had three graduates. Damascus Christian Academy in Damascus had two members in the Class of 2024.

Peter Becker has worked at the Tri-County Independent or its predecessor publications since 1994. Reach him at pbecker@tricountyindependent.com or 570-253-3055 ext. 1588.