Keystone Oaks School District News Article

Congratulations, Keystone Oaks High School Class of 2025!

Keystone Oaks High School celebrated its 61st graduating class on Thursday, June 5, 2025. This year’s 137 graduates are planning to pursue 54 career paths at more than 35 post-secondary institutions across the country. Seven students committed to serving in various branches of the United States Armed Services.

Distinguished Graduates
Students who have earned a GPA above 4.01, completed a minimum of 100 hours of community service, and held a leadership position within the school or community. Learn about this year's Distinguished Graduates: 

  • Nora Jewel Bosniak has earned more than 100 hours of community service by volunteering for the High School Best Friends Club, where she served as the public relations chairperson this school year. Nora is planning to study art at Ohio University.
  • Caroline Fallin Burns has earned nearly 125 hours of community service. This year, she was president of the French Club and the Best Friends Club. Caroline is planning to study literature at the University of Pittsburgh.
  • Katherine Theresa Cesario has earned nearly 120 hours of community service. This year, she was an officer for the Stage Crew. Katie is planning to study biomedical engineering at Syracuse University.
  • Grace Elizabeth Coffy has earned 145 hours of community service. This year, she was an officer for the Keystone Oaks chapter of the National Honor Society. Grace is planning to study speech language pathology at the University of Pittsburgh.
  • Fiona Joy Curran has earned 130 hours of community service. This year, she served as President of the Senior Class. Fiona is planning to major in pharmacy at Duquesne University.
  • Sierra Nicole D’Eramo has earned more than 265 hours of community service. This year, she served as the Senior Class Secretary. Sierra is planning to major in education at Duquesne University.
  • Teresina Michele DiGiacomo has earned more than 150 hours of community service. This year, she was captain of the varsity swim team. Teresina is planning to major in biology/pre-medicine at Ohio University.
  • Nadia Karina Dojcak earned 100 hours of community service. This year, she was co-captain of the Visual Ensemble for the Golden Eagles Marching Band. Nadia is planning to major in pharmacy at Duquesne University.
  • Erin Elizabeth Dunn has earned nearly 120 hours of community service. She has worked as the banquet lead for Valley Brook Country Club. Erin is planning to study biology at Ohio University.
  • Lucas William Fletcher has earned more than 120 hours of community service. This year, he was an officer for the Keystone Oaks chapter of the National Honor Society. He has also worked as a server at Brookdale Senior Living, where he was responsible for training new employees. Lucas is planning to attend the University of Pittsburgh.
  • Bianka Guerra Naranjo has earned 100 hours of community service. This year, she was the Drum Major for the Golden Eagle Marching Band. Bianka is planning to study geoscience and mechanical engineering at Penn State University.
  • Jayla Nayana Hill has earned 100 hours of community service. This year, she was the leader of the dance ministry for her church. Jayla is planning to major in business at North Carolina A&T.
  • Nyla Lynae Hill has earned 100 hours of community service. This year, she was a dance teacher. Nyla is planning to major in business management at North Carolina A&T.
  • Jack Clyde Hrivnak has earned 130 hours of community service. This year, he served as Vice President for the Senior Class. Jack is planning to study finance at Penn State University.
  • Sophia Madeline Lach has earned 150 hours of community service. This year, she was President of Keystone Oaks High School’s Pep Club. Sophia is planning to major in biology at Miami University.
  • Eric David Lancaster has earned more than 150 hours of community service. This year, he was captain of the varsity tennis team. Upon graduation, Eric will be working at Burns and Scalo.
  • Myles Anthony Macellaro has earned 135 hours of community service. This year, he was an officer for the Keystone Oaks chapter of the National Honor Society. Myles is planning to major in early childhood education, special education, and international education at Slippery Rock University.
  • Henry Joseph Ruskin has earned nearly 140 hours of community service. This year, he was the percussion section leader for the Golden Eagles Marching Band. Henry is planning to study business at Mercyhurst University.
  • Dolcee Elizabeth Szuch has earned more than 200 hours of community service. This year, she was captain of the varsity cheerleading team. Elizabeth is planning to study nursing at Penn State University. 

Class of 2025 Accolades
Excellence in Education Department Awards
  • Art - Nora Bosniak
  • Business - Dominic Hoffmann
  • Data Science - Aidan Horner
  • English - Caroline Burns
  • Family & Consumer Science - Sierra D’Eramo
  • Foreign Language - Alina Hernandez
  • Math - Jack Hrivnak
  • Music Department - Nadia Dojcak
  • Physical Education - Bruno Onate
  • Science Department - Bianka Guerra Naranjo
  • Social Studies Department - Fiona Curran
  • Technology Education - Marshall Schmid
Society of Women Engineers Certificate of Merit
  • Bianka Guerra Naranjo
Future Business Leaders of America State Qualifiers
  • Sophia Lach
  • Paisley Steban
Community Service Award
  • Castle Shannon Borough - Viet Au Pham
  • Dormont Borough - Sierra D’Eramo
  • Green Tree Borough - Marshall Schmid
Presidential Volunteer Service Award
  • Viet Au Pham
Challenge Program - 1st Semester
  • Academic Excellence - Bianka Guerra Naranjo
  • Academic Improvement - Tristan Ortiz-Ramirez
  • Community Service - Sierra D’Eramo
  • STEM Award - Marshall Schmid
  • Attendance - Ryheem Fullwood
Challenge Program - 2nd Semester
  • Academic Excellence - Nora Bosniak
  • Academic Improvement - Larissa Jenkins
  • Community Service - Aidan Horner
  • STEM Award- Jack Hrivnak
  • Attendance - Eric Hernandez-Perez
NAfME Eastern Division
  • Nadia Dojcak - All-Eastern Honors Mixed Choir Ensemble
PMEA All-State Music Festivals
  • Nadia Dojcak - All-State Chorus Festival
  • Bianka Guerra Naranjo - All-State Concert Band
Keystone Oaks Education Association Memorial Scholarships
  • Future Teacher Scholarship - Sierra D’Eramo
  • Future Teacher Scholarship - Alayna Wagner
  • Post-Secondary Scholarship - Sophia Lach
  • Post-Secondary Scholarship - Jayla Hill
  • Michael J. Orsi Memorial Teaching Scholarship - Alayna Wagner
Presidential Educational Excellence Silver Award
  • Rocco Bain
  • James Ball
  • Grace Kish
  • Aidan Horner
Presidential Educational Excellence Gold Award
  • Ian Bickel
  • Caroline Burns
  • Katherine Cesario
  • Grace Coffy
  • Fiona Curran
  • Sierra D’Eramo
  • Alaina Dorin
  • Lucas Fletcher
  • Bianka Guerra Naranjo
  • Jayla Hill
  • Jack Hrivnak
  • Myles Macellaro
National Honor Society
  • Nora Bosniak
  • Caroline Burns
  • Katherine Cesario
  • Grace Coffy
  • Fiona Curran
  • Sierra D’Eramo
  • Teresina DiGiacomo
  • Lucas Fletcher
  • Kylie Goulding
  • Bianca Guerra Naranjo
  • Alina Hernandez
  • Jayla Hill
  • Nyla Hill
  • Jack Hrivnak
  • Sophia Lach
  • Eric Lancaster
  • Myles Macellaro
  • Madeline Pfeufer
  • Viet Au Pham
  • Aiden Salemme
  • Dolcee Szuch
  • Alayna Wagner
Parkway West Career & Technology Center National Technical Honor Society
  • Emelia Pham
  • Natalie Smith
  • Madeline Pfeufer
South Hills Area School Directors Association Distinguished Student Performance Award
  • Matilda Dickson-LaPrade 
  • Chelsea Kohr
Eagle Scouts
  • Henry Ruskin
  • Marshall Schmid
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Award
  • Dolcee Szuch

Athletic Accomplishments
  • Varsity golfer Ethan Shartle competed in the WPIAL AA Section 4 Individual event and the WPIAL 2A Individual Final Round.
  • The Varsity Tennis Team was named WPIAL 2A Section 4 Co-Champions and earned 7th place in the Team AA WPIAL Championship
  • Varsity tennis players Mackenzie Stewart and Sierra D’Eramo qualified to compete in both the WPIAL AA Section Singles and Doubles events. Varsity tennis players Nora Bosniak and Genevieve Bogdan also qualified for the WPIAL AA Section Doubles event.
  • Girls senior soccer player Gianna More was named to the Section 1-AA All-Section Team.
  • Varsity girls volleyball player Ava Pintado was named to the Class 2A All-State Team. Mia McCafferty was named to the Class 2A All-Section 1st Team and Amelia Walter was named to the Class 2A All-Section 2nd Team.
  • Senior football players Billy Bricker and Roman Pellarin were named to the All-Conference 1st Team; Jack Hrivnak, Christian Mangan, and Billy Bricker were named to the 2nd Team.
  • Varsity boys basketball player Ethan Spivak was selected to play in the Roundball Classic at Geneva College.
  • Varsity girls basketball player Laney Wagner scored her 1,000th career point this season and was selected to play in the Roundball Classic at Geneva College. She was also named to the All Section 1st Team and was selected as the Player of the Year.
  • Senior Amelia Walter qualified to compete in the WPIAL javelin event.
  • Varsity tennis player Myles Macellaro qualified to compete in both the WPIAL AA Section Singles and Doubles events. Varsity tennis players Eric Lancaster and Dom Hoffmann also qualified for the WPIAL AA Section Doubles event.
  • Congratulations to the following varsity athletic teams that qualified for the WPIAL playoffs this year and to the seniors who competed on these teams:
    • Varsity Girls Volleyball
    • Varsity Golf
    • Varsity Girls Soccer
    • Varsity Football
    • Varsity Girls Basketball
    • Varsity Boys Basketball
    • Varsity Baseball
    • Varsity Softball

Post-Secondary Institutions & Workplaces
California University of Pennsylvania
Carlow University
Community College of Allegheny County
Duquesne University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Kent State University
Local Union 27
Mercyhurst University
Miami University
Norfolk State University
North Carolina A&T
Ohio University
Penn State University
Penn West University
United States Air Force
United States Army
United States Navy
University of Massachusettes Lowell
University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
University of Pittsburgh
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Pittsburgh Institute of Technology
Point Park University
Robert Morris University
Rome City University
Rosedale Technical College
The College of Wooster
Saint Vincent College
Slippery Rock University
South Hills Beauty Academy
Syracuse University
Washington and Jefferson College
West Chester University
West Virginia University

Areas of study / career paths:
Architectural Drafting
Architecture
Art
Biomedical Engineering
Biological Science
Biological Science/Dentistry
Biology
Biology & Microbiology
Biology / Pre-Medicine
Business
Business Management
Carpentry
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Design / Tech Engineering
Early Childhood Education
Ecology & Evolution
Education
Electrician
Elementary Education
Engineering
Environmental Science
Esthetics
Film & Media
Finance
Forensic Science / Criminal Justice
General Studies
Geoscience & Mechanical Engineering
HVAC
Industrial Engineering
International Education
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medicine
Mortuary Science
Music Production Technology
Nursing
Pharmacy
Phlebotomy
Physics
Plumbing
Political Science
Pre-Veterinary
Psychology
Science Communication
Special Education
Speech Language Pathology
Sports Management
Supply Chain Management
Surgical Tech
Theater
Veterinary Technology
Visual Art

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