On May 11, 2026, Penn-Trafford High School honored its top scholars at the 16th Annual Excellence in Education Luncheon. Hosted by the Penn Township Business Association in partnership with the Penn-Trafford Scholarship Foundation, the event recognized the top 20 graduating seniors from the Class of 2026 for their outstanding academic achievements.
Alumna Andrea Lonzo Porter, a 1997 graduate of Penn-Trafford High School, served as the event’s guest speaker.
“Our top seniors represent more than academic success. They reflect the commitment, integrity, and leadership that define Penn-Trafford,” commented Principal Tony Aquilio.
The Top 20 students are:
- Annabelle Aquino - plans to attend the University of Connecticut
- Yuriy Bidochko - plans to attend the University of North Carolina
- Jackson Boscarino-Bouloy - plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh
- Jacob Briggs - plans to attend Penn State University
- Aaron Burdell - plans to attend Case Western Reserve University
- Zayn Carty - plans to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Jacob Dormire - plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown
- Faiz Khatri - plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh
- Felicity Larson - plans to attend Liberty University
- Logan Matrisch - plans to attend Seton Hill University
- Adithri Pingali - plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh
- Ivan Ratesic - plans to attend Indiana University
- Joshua Rowling - plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh
- Evan Sadler - plans to attend Carnegie Mellon University
- Caeley Simon - plans to attend Bryn Mawr College
- Hanna Weishaar - plans to attend the Ohio State University
- Olivia Weishaar - plans to attend the Ohio State University
- Amanda Wendler - plans to attend Saint Vincent College
- Nathaniel Woy - plans to attend West Virginia University
- Avery Zeigler - plans to attend Gannon University
