The threat of rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of students and family of Lehigh Valley Academy’s 2022 graduation at Coca-Cola Park June 1.

Of 98 graduates, 75 will continue their studies at various colleges, eight will enter the workforce, one will enter the military, and the remaining 14 are undecided.

The welcoming address and opening remarks were given by CEO Susan Mauser, who told the graduates, “Dream big and set big goals. Don’t let anyone say you can’t.“

Junior/Senior HS Principal Jennifer Nonnemacher gave final words of advice. “Be courageous, be your best, push past insecurities – don’t let anyone squash your dreams. Be open to learning and sharing your knowledge. Stay focused.”

Student Council speaker Emma Ambose stold her peers, “I’m going to miss high school but I can’t wait to see what’s ahead.”

An exciting moment for the students was the presentation of special awards, presented by Mauser. These awards are given by LVA for exceptional study in the following areas of concentration. Each recipient received $200 for each award ($250 for guidance awards) toward future studies. The awards are English Scholarship Recipients Cydney Hunt – Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., Salome Kufuor – Fordham University, NY.,World Language ScholarshipRecipientsJoyce Hanna- DeSales University, Center Valley, Pa., Cydney Hunt -Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., Individuals and Societies Scholarship Recipients Elianny Fernandez – DeSales University, Center Valley, Pa., Salome Kufuor- Fordham University, NY-

Science Scholarship Recipients, Joyce Hanna – DeSales University, Center Valley Pa., Kyla Lambrugo Temple University, Phili, Pa - Mathematics Scholarship Recipients-Joyce Hanna - DeSales University, Center Valley, Pa.,-Salome Kufuor - Fordham University, NY - Arts Scholarship Recipients-Tommy Herstich, East Stroudsburg, Pa, Kayla Hernandez- Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., -Health and Physical Education Scholarship Recipients - Elianny Fernandez -DeSales University, CenterValley, Pa., Cydney Hunt - Trinity College, Hartford, Conn Guidance Scholarship Recipients Joaneidys Rivera – Drexel University, Phili, Pa.., Morgan Butler – Temple University, Phili, Pa

Lehigh Valley Academy recognized 36 students as part of the National Honor Society. They could be identified by the gold stole with the NHS logo. Students were also recognized as part of the National Art Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, RHO KAPPA National Social Studies Honor Society, Mathematics National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, NEHS National English Honor Society, 28 students graduated with Honors/ Magna Cum Laude (unweighted GPA 3.60 -4.14). 23 students graduated Summa Cum Laude (GPA 4.14 and above.)