St. Jerome Regional School, Tamaqua, held closing exercises for its eighth grade graduates on Wednesday.

A total of 17 students received diplomas for completing the prescribed course of studies for the eighth grade.Graduates from SS. Peter and Paul Church, Tamaqua, were Dustin Dougherty, Michael McHale, Sophie Myers, James Ostergaard and Scott Zelonis.Graduates from St. Jerome's Church, Tamaqua, were Anthony Agosti, Olivia Agosti, Taylor Bailey, Grace Boyle, Ryan Buchman, Colby Chinchar, Michael Follweiler, Nicholas Getten, Nicholas Mayernik, Mark Postupack, Carly Trovinger and Mason Williams.The following awards were presented to the graduating class of 2010.Board of Pastors Award (highest general average) - Boy: Michael McHale; Girl: Grace BoyeBoard of Pastors Award (excellence in Religion) - Michael McHaleFather Baker Knights of Columbus Award (excellence in English) - Nicholas MayernikFather Baker Knights of Columbus Award (excellence in Social Studies) - James OstergaardFather Baker Knights of Columbus Award (excellence in Mathematics and Science) - Michael McHaleThe Home and School Association Award (outstanding service) - Olivia Agosti, Mason WilliamsThe Lisa M. Flamini Award (desire and enthusiasm for learning) - James OstergaardThe Bernard J. Coleman Award (outstanding effort) - Anthony AgostiThe Monsignor William E. Jones Award (outstanding effort) - Michael FollweilerThe Sister Marie Eymard "51" Award (outstanding effort) - Carly TrovingerThe Bernard B. Coleman Award (excellence in Computer) - Nicholas MayernikThe Mary Ellen Coleman Award (excellence in Geography) - James OstergaardThe Rev. Edward Coleman Award (excellence in Religion) - Michael McHaleAltar Server appreciation certificates Nicholas Mayernik (St. Jerome) and Michael McHale (SS. Peter and Paul)Student Council officer appreciation certificates - James Ostergaard (president), Nicholas Mayernik (vice president), Grace Boyle (treasurer) and Sophie Myers (homeroom representative)Principal's Award (honors for four quarters) - Anthony Agosti, Olivia Agosti, Grace Boyle, Nicholas Mayernik, Michael McHale, James OstergaardPerfect Attendance certificate (2009-2010) - Carly TrovingerPresident's Award for Educational Excellence (graduates who maintained a 90 average in grades 4-8) - Anthony Agosti, Nicholas Mayernik, Michael McHale, James OstergaardPresident's Award for Educational Achievement (for outstanding effort) - Olivia Agosti, Grace Boyle, Michael Follweiler, Sophie MyersSt. Vincent de Paul Society Award (outstanding service) - Grace Boyle, Nicholas MayernikSenator David G. Argall Good Citizenship Awards - Nicholas Mayernik, James OstergaardThe President's Physical Fitness Award - Anthony Agosti, Olivia Agosti, Grace Boyle, Ryan Buchman, Carly TrovingerThe National Physical Fitness Award - Michael McHale, Sophie MyersThe Lion's Den Physical Fitness Award (excellence in Physical Education) - Dustin Dougherty, Nicholas GettenMission Representative certificate of appreciation - Olivia AgostiRace for Education first place (blue ribbons, certificates) - Olivia Agosti, Michael FollweilerThe Bishop's Award (partial scholarship to Marian High School) - Nicholas Mayernik, James OstergaardThe Paul Nester Memorial Scholarship (partial scholarship to Marian High School) - Michael McHaleThe Ida Bonenberger Memorial Scholarship (partial scholarship to Marian High School) - Olivia AgostiThe MaryAnne Stefanek Memorial Scholarship (partial scholarship to Marian High School) - Anthony AgostiThe Larry and Stephanie McCullion Scholarship (partial scholarship to Marian High School) - Taylor Bailey, Grace Boyle.