Graduation ceremonies were held at SS. Peter and Paul School in Lehighton on June 12 beginning with Liturgy led by the Rev. Michael Ahrensfield.

Diplomas were conferred upon graduates Alyssa Bauder, Sarah Bradley, Zoryana Duda, Josephine Flugger, Antonia Galasso, Julia Glitzer, Kennedy Malsch, Jasmine Mooney, Anna Nelson, Emily Roberti, Alexis Rohlfing, Bryce Smith and Mary Grace Wilhelm.Following the ceremonies, the school community joined together to celebrate with dining and dancing in the school hall. The theme chosen by the graduating class was fairy tale. Refreshments and decorations were provided by SS. Peter and Paul School seventh-grade students and parents. Entertainment was provided by Vincent Vella, DJ. Leanne Clee is the SS. Peter and Paul School eighth-grade teacher.The following award recipients were announced by Principal Sherry Sernak.• Alyssa Bauder, daughter of Sean and Michele Bauder, Lehighton: President's Award for Educational Excellence, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School.• Sarah Bradley, daughter of David and Charmaine Bradley, Lehighton: President's Award for Educational Improvement, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School; Excellence in Reading Award, sponsored by the SS. Peter and Paul School PTO.• Zoryana Duda, daughter of Michael and Sandra Duda, Lehighton: President's Award for Educational Excellence, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School.• Josephine Flugger, daughter of Lucy Kowatch, Lehighton: President's Award for Educational Improvement, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education; The American Legion Auxiliary Award, sponsored by the American Legion Post 314; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School.• Antonia Galasso, daughter of Michael and Doreen Galasso, Lehighton: Good Citizenship Award, sponsored by Sen. David Argall; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School; Altar Server Award, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Damian Council #598; Excellence in Math Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School; Excellence in Social Studies Award, sponsored by Mrs. Glenn R. Whiteman, in memory of her husband; Academic Achievement Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School.• Julia Glitzer, daughter of Brian and Rachel Glitzer, Lehighton: Altar and Rosary Award, sponsored by the SS. Peter and Paul Altar and Rosary Society; Altar Server Award, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Damian Council 598; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School; Art Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School.• Kennedy Malsch, daughter of David and Lori Malsch, Lehighton; Excellence in English Award, sponsored by the SS. Peter and Paul Altar and Rosary Society; Excellence in Religion Award, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Damian Council 598; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School; Classmate Award, sponsored by the Zurn Family: Music Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School.• Jasmine Mooney, daughter of Stephen and Peggy Mooney, Lehighton: Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School; Altar Server Award, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Damian Council 598; Diocese of Allentown Perfect Attendance Award.• Anna Nelson daughter of Richard and Chris Nelson, Lehighton: President's Award for Educational Improvement, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award for respecting teammates and opponents, representing themselves with great integrity at all times, and gladly accepting instruction without reluctance, recognizing the desire to learn, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School.• Emily Roberti, daughter of Kim and Jennifer Roberti, Lehighton: President's Award for Educational Excellence, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School; Diocese of Allentown Perfect Attendance Award.• Alexis Rohlfing, daughter of Corey and Dawn Rohlfing, Lehighton: President's Award for Educational Improvement, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School; Altar Server Award, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Damian Council 598.• Bryce Smith, son of Jared and Danielle Smith, Lehighton: American Legion Award, sponsored by the American Legion Post 314; Good Citizenship Award, sponsored by Sen. David Argall; Holy Name Award, sponsored by the SS. Peter and Paul Holy Name Society; Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School.• Mary Grace Wilhelm, daughter of Joseph and Ann Wilhelm, Lehighton: Physical Education and Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School.; Altar Server Award, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Damian Council 598; Excellence in Science Award, sponsored by the SS. Peter and Paul School PTO; Computer and Technology Award, sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul School.