LH plans graduation ceremonies
Laurel Highlands High School will conduct graduation services Wednesday in the auditorium, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the senior video. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the formal ceremony is set for 7 p.m. Admission is by ticket only.
Class valedictorians are Michol Monaghan and Elizabeth Wiltrout. Salutatorian is William Ashton.
Monaghan has been active in school with the Math Team, Chemistry Olympics, JETS Team, Interact and SADD as well as the soccer, cross country and track teams.
She plans to further her education after graduation and may study architecture, although her major and selected university is undecided.
Wiltrout will attend Carnegie Mellon University to major in chemistry.
Among her awards, she lists Andrew Carnegie Merit Scholarship, Rachel Carson Book Award, Elks Scholarship, Ballpark Scholarship, Mathematics Council of Western Pennsylvania Math Student of the Year, United States National Mathematics Award, numerous student of the month honors and the National Honor Roll.
Wiltrout’s activities include volunteer at Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Uniontown Public Library, National Honor Society, Math Club president, Math Team captain, JETS team captain, Science Club secretary, Spanish Club, SADD, Interact Club, Chemistry Olympics, and gifted program. She has worked as a tutor.
Ashton plans after graduation to study engineering for an eventual career as an electrical or computer engineer, although his chosen place of study is not indicated.
Among his awards, Ashton includes Kusniar Memorial Award, Davis & Davis Scholar/Athlete, four-year letterman in swimming, Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month and National Honor Society.
His athletic, school and community activities include the swim, track and cross country teams; marching and concert bands; quiz, math and JETS teams; and the Hopwood Village Project.
Ashton lists work experience as a Herald-Standard carrier.