Graduation ceremonies were held at Ss. Peter and Paul School, Lehighton on June 9, beginning with liturgy led by the Rev. Michael Ahrensfield.

Following the ceremonies, the school community joined together to celebrate with dining and dancing in the school hall. Ss. Peter and Paul School and seventh grade students and parents provided refreshments and decorations. Vincent Vella, DJ, provided entertainment. Leanne Clee is the Ss. Peter and Paul School eighth grade teacher.Sherry Sernak, principal, announces the following graduates: Zoe David, Jacob Fischer, Tamra Haupt, Katelyn Hosler, Emily Mriss and Sierra VolkertAwards were presented to graduates by sponsoring organizations.Recognized was Zoe David, Good Citizenship Award, Sen. David Argall; Excellence in Religion Award, Knights of Columbus Damian Council No. 598; Excellence in English Award, Ss. Peter and Paul Altar and Rosary Society; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, friend of Ss. Peter and Paul School; Altar Server Award, Knights of Columbus Damian Council No. 598; Excellence in Science Award, Ss. Peter and Paul School PTO; Computer and Technology Award, Ss. Peter and Paul School; Classmate Award, Zurn Family; President's Award for Educational Excellence, United States Department of Education; President's Award for Educational Improvement, United States Department of Education; and Academic Achievement Award, SS. Peter and Paul School.Jacob Fischer was awarded American Legion Award, American Legion Post No. 314; Holy Name Award, Ss. Peter and Paul Holy Name Society; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, friend of Ss. Peter and Paul School; Excellence in Reading Award, Ss. Peter and Paul School PTO; and President's Award for Educational Improvement, U.S. Department of Education.Tamra Haupt was presented the Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, friend of Ss. Peter and Paul School; President's Award for Educational Excellence, U.S. Department of Education; Excellence in Science Award, Ss. Peter and Paul School PTO; Art Award, Ss. Peter and Paul School; President's Award for Educational Improvement, U.S. Department of Education.Recognized was Katelyn Hosler, Good Citizenship Award, Sen. David Argall; Excellence in Math Award, Ss. Peter and Paul School; Excellence in Social Studies Award, Mrs. Glenn R. Whiteman, in memory of her husband; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, friend of Ss. Peter and Paul School; President's Award for Educational Excellence, U.S. Department of Education; President's Award for Educational Improvement, U.S. Department of Education.Presented awards were, Emily Mriss, American Legion Auxiliary Award, American Legion Post 314; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award. friend of Ss. Peter and Paul School; Music Award, Ss. Peter and Paul School; President's Award for Educational Improvement, U.S. Department of Education.Recognized was Sierra Volkert, Altar and Rosary Award, Ss. Peter and Paul Altar and Rosary Society; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, friend of Ss. Peter and Paul School; Art Award, Ss. Peter and Paul School; Classmate Award, Zurn Family; President's Award for Educational Excellence, United States Department of Education; President's Award for Educational Improvement, U.S. Department of Education.Ss. Peter and Paul School is a preschool through Grade eight school located at 307 Coal St., Lehighton. Enrollment is currently open for students of all denominations in grades K-8. Preschool classes are full. A wait listing is available.Offering small class sizes, outstanding academic achievement, and Catholic and moral teachings in a family atmosphere, Ss. Peter and Paul School is set to begin its 126th year of teaching and serving area families looking for the best for their children.Call (610) 377-4466 or visit

www.ssppschool.org to schedule a visit.