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C ongratulations to the 350 members of the Bethel Park High School Class of 2019, who graduated on Saturday, June 8! This year’s Valedictorian was Will Coplan, who, in his remarks during the ceremony, encouraged his classmates to “keep working hard and moving forward.” Salutatorian Jerry Varghese shared that “Hard work gets you to where you want to go” and called the great teachers at Bethel Park High School “the fuel that got you where you are.” Among this year’s graduates, 103 graduated with Highest Honors (QPA higher than 4.00); 50 graduated with High Honors (QPA between 3.75 and 4.00) and 52 graduated with Honors (QPA between 3.50 and 3.749). Three graduates Superintendent Dr. Joseph Pasquerilla (left) congratulates 2019 were Graduate Julianne Stein (right). National Merit Scholarship Commended their diplomas before the rest of their Students, and 57 of this classmates in a special presentation year’s graduates were coordinated by Command Chief Master members of the National Sergeant (Retired) and 1974 Bethel Park Honor Society. High School Graduate Victor Guerra. The Class of 2019’s Also speaking at this year’s combined SAT score commencement were Bethel Park High of 1,118 is 32 points School Principal Dr. Zeb Jansante and higher than the State’s Superintendent Dr. Joseph W. Pasquerilla. Average and 51 points Dr. Jansante told the students that they higher than the National were the only ones who should “decide (Left to right): 2019 BPHS Graduate Patra Hsu and School Director Average. who you will become” and encouraged Pam Dobos. Eighty-eight percent them to “never give up.” of this year’s Class will Dr. Pasquerilla challenged the students continue their education to “make your mark on the world” and at a four or two-year “always believe that what you want to college; 7 percent will achieve is possible.” attend a trade school Congratulations to the Bethel Park or apprenticeship and High School Class of 2019 and best three percent will enter wishes for a bright and successful future. the workforce. Seven You can see the Class of 2019’s Future graduates will enter Plans and Scholarships online at: https:// the military. Military www.bpsd.org/protected/ArticleView. graduates received aspx?iid=6YGUYA2&dasi=2I0. School Director Ken Nagel (right) presents a diploma to Kobe Coleman (left). FOLLOW THE BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT ON SOCIAL MEDIA You can stay up-to-date with the Bethel Park School District by following us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook! Go to @bpsd.info on Twitter or “Bethel Park School District” on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram to keep up with the latest happenings! 52 BETHEL PARK