With less than two weeks until graduation, Sto-Rox Seniors were honored on Wednesday evening during Senior Award Ceremony at the Sto-Rox Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium. The annual event, organized and emceed by School Counselor Joe Herzing, brought together many soon-to-be-graduates to receive scholarships, academic awards and athletic honors.
Scholarship Awards
Athletes of Action Scholarship - Khayyam Smith (not pictured), Ciana Mason
Rebound for Ryan - Kimarah Everett
Edward F. Meyer III Scholarship - Indrid Plata (not pictured), Kimarah Everett, Kymonne Flemming
CLG Foundation Scholarship - Javylah Macon
John J. Rackley Memorial Scholarship - Khayyam Smith (not pictured)
Joseph Yevich Scholarship - Jalen Howze (not pictured)
3 Rivers Youth Scholarship - Cor’Dae Simmons
Lions Club Scholarship - Kiara Bailey, Eric Lukaszewicz, Rayonna Germany, Cor’Dae Simmons
Subject Awards
English - Cinnamon Kushner, Danielle Clayton
Math - Kymonne Flemming, Key’Andrew Walton (Honorary, not pictured)
Science - Indrid Plata (not pictured)
Art - Indrid Plata (not pictured), Aiesha Hart
Social Studies - Cinnamon Kushner
Concert Band - Logan Jerome
Video Production - Michael Thompson
Senior Sportsmanship and Club Awards
Basketball (Boys) - Shaiky Yates (not pictured)
Cheer - Yorell Campbell, Ciana Mason
Football - Raymond Porter
Baseball - Ayure King
Volleyball - Ciana Mason
Marching Band - Indrid Plata (not pictured)
Flag Football - Javylah Macon
Track & Field - Khayyam Smith (not pictured)
Academic Awards
Gold Pin Awards (all A’s for a complete high school year)
Four Years - Indrid Plata (not pictured)
Two Years - Eric Lukaszewicz
One Year - Shane Davis (not pictured), Danielle Clayton, Kimarah Everett, Kymonne Flemming
Salutatorian - Eric Lukaszewicz
Valedictorian - Indrid Plata (not pictured)
The district would like to thank everyone who took part in this presentation, especially community members who awarded scholarships to our seniors. They include Bob Zitelli, the family of Ryan Ramirez, Alexis Brinza, Matt Bolewitz and Ed Cehelsky, Jerry Ann Allen, Richard Williams, and Cheryl McDermott. We thank them, along with Ashley Strouse and the Yevich Family for their contributions!
LINK: 2025 Final Days Schedule for Seniors
Assisting Herzing with the presentation of awards were Jr./Sr. High School Principal Asia Davis and Assistant Principal Hope Schreiber; teachers Daniele Livingston and Joe Krajcovic; Athletic Director Shomari Phelps, Football Head Coach Brendan Blair, Volleyball Head Coach Shela Freeman, Track & Field Head Coach Nate Brown, Flag Football Head Coach Lauren Ferragonio and Assistant Coach Cameron Culliver. We thank them and all of the teachers and staff who helped bring these seniors’ accomplishments to light.
DISTRICT CALENDAR: Sto-Rox Graduation Set for 5/30
Sto-Rox Graduation is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, May 30 at the Jr./Sr. High School Stadium. We are excited to honor the Class of 2025!
