Northampton Area High School held its 19th annual academic awards ceremony May 29.

Valedictorian: Michael Kistler

Salutatorian: Gabrielle Demchak

Academic Achievement Awards (top 30 students in the Class of 2019): Jacob Auger, Billy Bachiashvili, Laura Betzenberger, Vaughan Bryant, Luke Cantrel, Andrew Cochrane, Paul Connolly, Mikayla Davidson, Zoe Davis-Luizer, Alexia Drey, Cameron Eaton, Aaron Eberts, Jacob Flood, Camerone Giancaterino, Evan Gillete, Madelyn Gilmore, Katelyn Graver, Rachel Hartzell, Nikolas Kovacs, Hailey Lint, Tanner Melinsky, Kien Nguyen, Jenna Rogers, Allison Serensits, Grace Tepes, Lucas Troy, Maxx Venzke, Korina Zambrano

Perfect Attendance Award: Alexia Drey, Arianna Troxell

Departmental Awards: (students who are outstanding in each major subject area, based on academic achievement and dedication to the content area):

Art: Kasey Steckel

Digital Media: Tulsa McGinnis

Business: Cody Turpin

English: Aaron Eberts

Family and Consumer Science: Rebecca Volk

Health/Physical Education: Cole Rufe, Myranda Yost

Mathematics: Alexia Drey

Band: Alexus Cabanela

Chorus: Austin Fleury

Orchestra: Chloe Fischl

Science: Cameron Eaton

Social Studies: Billy Bachiashvili

Supported Services: Dahlia Bittenbender

French: Madison Lebish

German: Grace Tepes

Spanish: Mary Shetayh

National German Exam Medal winners: Laura Betzenberger, Michael Kistler, Grace Tepes (Gold); Billy Bachiashvili, Luke Cantrel, Paul Connolly, Brandon Fedio, Katelyn Graver (Silver); Cameron Eaton (Bronze)

Advanced Placement Scholars (students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through A.P. courses and exams):

A.P. Scholars: Jacob Auger, Jessica Bretzik, Vaughan Bryant, Cameron Chuss, Andrew Cochrane, Cameron Eaton, Brandon Fedio, Jayden Fehnel, Jacob Flood, Anthony George, Camerone Giancaterino, Evan Gillette, Katelyn Graver, Michael Kistler, Taylor Mast, Tanner Melinsky, Elisa Rivera, Jenna Rogers, Lucas Troy, Cody Turpin, Abby Wheeler, Korina Zambrano

A.P. Scholars with Honor: Billy Bachiashvili, Luke Cantrel, Mikayla Davidson, Zoe Davis-Luizer, Gabrielle Demchak, Alexia Drey, Rachel Hartzell, Nikolas Kovacs, Madison Lebish, Kien Nguyen, Gillian Rogerson

A.P. Scholars with Distinction: Laura Betzenberger, Aaron Eberts, Maxx Venzke

National A.P. Scholar: Laura Betzenberger

Vocational-Technical Awards: (students with the highest averages, above 90 percent in their areas of study):

Construction Cluster:

Carpentry Building Trades: Logan Drey

Electrical Construction: Adam Lahr

Plumbing: Erik Schreck

Creative Cluster:

Commercial Art: Sarah Lieberman

Culinary Arts Cluster:

Commercial Baking: Shannen Kirchhofer

Culinary Art: Brooke Masonheimer

Health Cluster:

The Academy for Medical Sciences: Amelia Cesanek, Abigail Piotrowski, Brynne Rockovits, Matthew Schultes, Gabrielle Sommer, Trinity Schoeneberger

Transportation Cluster:

Auto Collision Repair: Henry Huffsmith

Automotive Technology: Hunter Miller

Service Cluster:

Cosmetology: Apryl Gregory, Alexis Musselman, Arianna Viera, Brianna Viera

Protective Services/Homeland Security: Cameron Ahmed, Nicholas Lafata, Benjamin Murdock, Samantha Odenwelder, Amy Swierczek

Manufacturing Cluster:

The Academy for Applied Engineering: Jacob Auger, Riley Beenders, Samuel Castle, Evan Geosits, Tyler Gilliard, Olyvia Koch, Hollie Nolan, Abby Wheeler

Electronics Technology: Colin Schmall, Lauryn Stauffer

Industrial Design/Advanced Manufacturing: Douglas Pletz

Welding: Andrea Cohen

Scholarship Awards:

The American Legion Fred A. Snyder Post 353 Scholarship: Lucas Tony, Abigail Piotrowski

Bath Lions Club Memorial Scholarship: Abby Wheeler

Bertsch-Catasauqua-Hokendauqua Watershed Scholarship: Andrew Hozza, Madison Reszek

David K. Bilheimer 1957 Scholarship: Hailey Lint

Raymond E. & Mabel Bryfogle Memorial Scholarship: Leiah Baroudi, Brooke Brida, Misty Csanadi, Alexia Drey, Cameron Eaton, Chloe Fischl, Emily Gehris, Camerone Giancaterino, Katelyn Graver, Parker Hanuschak, Brittany Hankee, Elizabeth Heffelfinger, Katelyn Heffelfinger, Sabrina Heffelfinger, Trinity Hoffman, Justin Hoppes, Andrew Hozza, Michael Kistler, Taylor Klucsarits, Leah Kovach, Madison Lebish, Tyler Llewellyn, Aaron Marth, Percy McMorrow, Lauren Pague, Abigail Piotrowski, Elisa Rivera, Brynne Rockovits, Nicole Secara, Mary Shetayh, Gabrielle Sommer, Cody Turpin, Tanner Weighknecht, Jillian Wiswesser, Kasey Zelienka

Outstanding Senior DECA Member Scholarship: Gabrielle Demchak, Katelyn Heffelfinger, Jaide Korpics, Abigail Piotrowski

Dakota Galusha Memorial Scholarship: Abigail Piotrowski

Greater Bath Area Chamber of Commerce: Jacob Flood

Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce: Parker Hanuschak

The Jennifer L. Jacksits Memorial Scholarship: Gabrielle Demchak

R. James Kinter Memorial Scholarship: Emily Stuhldreher

Krista Michelle Artist Award: Paige Beil

Konkrete Kid Activity Award: Brooke Brida, Katelyn Graver, Michael Kistler

Kreidersville Covered Bridge Scholarship: Elaina Bastow, Katelyn Graver, Emma Gundrum

Lafarge/Holcim North America Scholarship: Alexia Drey

Lehigh Elementary School PTA Scholarship: Michael Kistler, Mary Shetayh

Lehigh Elementary Staff Leadership Award: Vaughan Bryant, Alexia Drey, Justin Hoppes, Abby Piotrowski

Joseph Martini McGouldrick Memorial Scholarship: Brandon Costanzo

Moore Elementary PTA Scholarship: Sara Gantz

Moore Township Association for Families in Need Scholarship: Billy Bachiashvili, Avitamarie DeMieri

Moore Township Athletic Association Gestl Scholarship: Jacob Flood, Gillian Rogerson

MTAA Sterling Laubach Memorial Scholarship: Magen Perelli, Hunter Werkheiser

NAHS Class of 1945 Scholarship: Luke Cantrel

NAHS Class of 1951 Scholarship: McKenna Doyle, Lauryn Stauffer

NAHS Class of 1970 Scholarship: McKenna Doyle, Maxwell Martinez

NAHS Class of 1985 Scholarship: Cameron Chuss, Jessica Bretzik

NAHS Student Council Scholarship: Evan Gillette, Mary Shetayh

Nazareth-Bath Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: Gabrielle Demchak

Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: Andrew Hozza, Abigail Piotrowski, Reem Shadid

Northampton Area High School PTSA Scholarship: Alexia Drey, Arianna Troxell

Northampton Area Middle School PTA Scholarship: Ana Cruz, Rachel Hartzell

Northampton Area School District Council of PTA Scholarship: Madison Reszek, Rebecca Volk

Northampton Borough Elementary Schools PTA Scholarship: Brooke Brida, Korina Zambrano

Northampton Borough Police Scholarship: Andrianna Andrews, Piper Malehorn

Northampton Exchange Club Scholarship: Gabrielle Demchak, Evan Gillette, Katelyn Graver, Michael Kistler, Abigail Piotrowski, Grace Tepes

Northampton Exchange Club Girl of the Year: Katelyn Graver

Northampton Exchange Club Boy of the Year: Tyler Gilliard

Northampton Lioness Club Award: Katelyn Graver

Edward Novogratz Scholarship Fund: Elaina Bastow

David G. Olson Memorial Scholarship: Gabrielle Demchak

Bernard J. Partridge Memorial Scholarship: Nathan Bendekovits, Alexia Drey, Madison Musselman

D. Michael Penglase Sr. and Catherine Penglase Memorial Scholarship: Lucas Troy

Principal’s Leadership Award: Mary Shetayh

Richard “Whitey” Reimer Scholarship Award: Lauren Pague

Walter G. Schmidt Memorial Scholarship: Henry Huffsmith

Paul J. and Renae P. Smith Memorial Scholarship: Andrew Cochrane, Katelyn Graver

Renee Snyder Business & Professional Women Scholarship: Jaide Korpics

Smith Family Scholarship: Dalton Domchek

Statewide Tax Recovery Scholarship: Corrine Egan

Terraform Engineering Scholarship: Hollie Nolan

Scott Tracy Memorial Scholarship: Lauryn Stauffer

Aaron David Mackes Vincent Music Memorial Scholarship: Christy Bilheimer

Dr. Pat Vulcano Jr. DECA Scholarship: Amanda Adams

Whitewalnut Environmental Scholarship: Alexia Drey, Taylor Klucsarits

George Wolf Elementary PTA Scholarship: Ashleigh Fogel, Madison Reszek

Roland J. Wotring Scholarship: Billy Bachiashvili, Cameron Eaton, Aaron Eberts, Jacob Flood, Regann Hobby, Mary Shetayh, Madison Watson

Charles R. Yeakel Jr. Vocational-Technical School Award: Douglas Pletz

Meritorious Attention (Scholarships reported by the students, parents and organizations):

ACE Award: Gabrielle Keim

Albright College Founders Scholarship: Reem Shadid

Alvernia University’s Presidential Scholarship: Madalyn Yorke

Bethlehem Artisan Award: Lauryn Stauffer

Robert Bieber Memorial Scholarship & Award: Matthew Eyre

Bloomsburg University Basketball Scholarship: Jenna Rogers

Blue Valley Farm Show 4-H Scholarship & 4-H Center Board Scholarship: Matthew Eyre

The Bridges Foundation Scholarship: Sarah Lieberman, Amy Swierczek, Brianna Viera

Cedar Crest Nursing Department & Presidential Scholarship: Emma Gundrum

Cedar Crest College Scholarship Competition Award: Emma Gundrum

Cedar Crest College Trustee Award: Ashleigh Fogel

Conwell Scholarship: Zoe Davis-Luizer

Coordinated Health Athlete of the Week: Brynne Rockovits

Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award: Billy Bachiashvili

DeSales Department, Trustee, Leadership & Heritage Scholarships: Arianna Troxell

Drexel University Founder’s Scholarship: Evan Gillette

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Award: Zachary Gula

Elmer Gates Enterprise Award: Anthony Hughes, Jordan Krische, Samantha Odenwelder, Lauryn Stauffer, Ryan Stilgenbauer, Amy Swierczek

Embry-Riddle Army Scholarship: Jacob Czarnecki

Franklin and Marshall Trustee Grant: Brynne Rockovits

Heritage Scholarship: Cody Turpin

Jefferson Faculty Scholarship: Sara Gantz

Jennings Transportation Scholarship: Rachel Hartzell

Juniata College Elizabeth Baker Scholarship: Percy McMorrow

Keystone Gold Scholarship: Ana Cruz

Lancaster Liederkranz Scholarship: Grace Tepes

Lehigh Township Lioness Club Award: Katelyn Graver

Michael E. Kulp LTAA Scholarship: Sabrina Heffelfinger

Moravian College 1742 Founders Merit Scholarship: Chloe Fischl

Moravian Presidential Scholarship: Alexus Cabanela

Music & Dance Talent Scholarship: Katelyn Graver

NCC Foundation Scholarship: Caroline Bischof

McAuley Award: Brianna Soltis

Misericordia Alumni Referral & Merit Scholarship: Brianna Soltis

Moravian College Merit Scholarship: Anthony DiSipio

Orchestra Senior String Scholarship Northampton Orchestra Parent Association: Katelyn Graver, Madison Reszek

PA DECA Scholarship: Mikayla Davidson

Penn State Berks Chancellor Scholarship: Rachel Hartzell

Ringling College of Art and Design Scholarship: Paige Beil

Presidential Merit Scholarship: Katelyn Graver

Raise Me Scholarship: Alexia Drey, Hailey Lint

RIT Presidential Scholarship: Andrew Cochrane

River’s Edge Service Unit Girl Scout Award: Abby Stoudt

Rotary Award: Lauryn Stauffer

Shankweiler Scholar Merit Award: Katelyn Graver

Sons of the American Revolution Bronze Good Citizenship Medal: Gabrielle Demchak

St. Joseph’s Presidential Scholarship: Allison Serensits

St. Mary’s Scholarship & Grant: John Kennedy

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Scholarship: Matthew Eyre

Susquehanna University Presidential Scholarship: Kaylee Kauffman

Temple University Founders Scholarship: Zoe Davis-Luizer

Trustee Merit Scholarship: Cody Turpin

United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award: Gabrielle Demchak, Aaron Eberts

United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award: Michael Kistler

United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence: Alexus Cabanela

Wegmans Scholarship: Corrine Egan, Taylor Mast

West Virginia Creative Arts Scholarship: Celia Doll

West Virginia University Scholarship of Distinction & Connection 19 Grant: Celia Doll

Wilkes University Dean Scholarship: Sabrina Heffelfinger, Regann Hobby

Wilkes University Presidential Scholarship: Brooke Brida

Rex Wright Scholarship: Lauryn Stauffer