The Garfield Heights High School graduating class of 2017 was honored Wednesday evening, April 26th, at their Senior Recognition Night. Parents, family, staff and honored guests applauded the efforts and accomplishments of these outstanding young adults.
The Valedictorian Award was earned by Sierra Dalton. This year’s senior class earned college scholarships totalling over $3.3 million.
The local organizations in Garfield Heights once again showed their support of our hometown youth by sponsoring scholarships totalling $24,000. Recipients of these awards along with their generous sponsors were:
Mariyah Anderson $500 CVCC Student HS PTA
Kristen Bailey $500 Coke Scholarship
Taliyah Blyler $500 Emerald Credit Union
Sandra Boado $1500 Garfield Hts. Teachers’ Association
Racheal Buckner $1000 Hudec Dental
Brian Callahan $250 Coke Scholarship
Sharnay Calloway $1500 Garfield Hts. Teachers’ Association
Tamia Cook $500 William Foster PTA
Cassandra Cotter $500 Garfield Hts. High School PTA
Sierra Dalton $1000 Garfield Hts. Athletic Boosters
Sierra Dalton $500 Garfield Hts. Teachers’ Association
Andrew Deka $500 Michael L. Shively Scholarship
Tajanae Dillingham $1000 Deb Lea Scholarship
Car’monie Dortch $250 Drew Hart Memorial Scholarship
Brianna Exton $1000 Joann Nowak Scholarship
Rebecca Fox $500 Michael L. Shively Scholarship
Dominik Glazar $500 Elmwood PTA
Dominik Glazar $500 Class of ‘67
Katherine Gumina $250 Coke Scholarship
Matthew Jarubas $500 Coke Scholarship
Leanne Koenig $500 Garfield Hts. Teachers’ Association
Leanne Koenig $500 Garfield Hts. Woman’s Club
Emily Kondash $500 Garfield Hts. Woman’s Club
Emily Kondash $1000 Joann Nowak Scholarship
Jared Lundgren $500 Tim Satola Memorial Scholarship
Nathan Marek $500 Coke Scholarship
Kurt Mariola $500 PTA Member Scholarship
Kurt Mariola $250 Drew Hart Memorial Scholarship
Justin Mills $500 Charles Blaugrund Scholarship Fund
April Moore $500 Michael L. Shively Scholarship
Leah Pajarillaga $500 Coke Scholarship
Ashley Perry $500 Maple Leaf PTA
Ashley Perry $500 Garfield Hts. Woman’s Club
Brandon Persons $500 Garfield Hts. Teachers’ Association
Brandon Persons $500 Bob and Jo Lea Spirit Scholarship
Andrea Phillips $500 Garfield Hts. Teachers’ Association
Mariam Sita $250 Coke Scholarship
Michael Starlin $250 Coke Scholarship
Anthony Stewart $1500 Garfield Hts. Teachers’ Association
Carson Strnisa $500 Honor Bar Recipient Award
John Tavares $500 Garfield Hts. Middle School PTA
Roger Johns $250 Outstanding Thespian Award
Achieving a 4.0 GPA is a tremendous accomplishment. The class of 2017 had 9 students meet this challenge. The following students received our “Four Star Student” award:
Sierra Dalton (4.347), Justin Mills (4.340), Sandra Boado (4.277), Emily Kondash (4.268), Giselle Lopez (4.130), Nathan Marek (4.056), Rey Nahine (4.03), Rebecca Mosier (4.010), Sharnay Calloway (4.0)
Garfield Heights High School was proud to have 24 students qualify for the Presidential Achievement Award. These students maintained a 3.5 cumulative GPA and received high achievement in both reading and math in State or nationally normed tests. They also participated in extra-curricular activities and demonstrated outstanding citizenship and character. They are: Sierra Dalton, Justin Mills, Sandra Boado, Emily Kondash, Giselle Lopez, Nathan Marek, Rey Nahine, Rebecca Mosier, Sharnay Calloway, Brianna Exton, Kristin Bailey, Rachel Buckner, April Moore, Katherine Gumina, Giovanni Obbish, Jonathon Ukwella, Tamia Cook, Nathan Vekas, Rebecca Fox, Isaira Torres, Leah Pajarillaga, James Ray, Alexus Joyce, and Maniya Ford.
Once again, our Senior Recognition Night was a great success. It gave us the opportunity to recognize the tremendous accomplishments and talents of our graduating Seniors. We wish these and all of our graduating Seniors well. We hope the experience, education, training and preparation they received as students of Garfield Heights High School will allow them continued success with their post-graduation plans. Cherish your memories, and CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS !!