Avella to hold ceremony today
Avella Area High School will hold commencement exercises for 40 graduating seniors at 7 p.m. today at the high school football field.
The district has named Jenna Campbell as valedictorian and Larry Ferguson as salutatorian of its Class of 2015.
Campbell, daughter of John and Melissa Campbell of Avella, will speak about “Look Forward.” She received the U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award and the Washington Rotary Club academic scholarship.
She is president of the National Honor Society and president and founder of the high school drama club. She has been involved in the school play throughout high school.
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She plans to attend Pennsylvania State University and major in journalism.
Ferguson, son of Larry and Patti Ferguson of Avella, will speak about “Look Back.” He received the Allgheny College Trustees Scholarship.
He is vice president of the National Honor Society, participated in the school play, drama club and school newspaper and was a member of the football team.
He is a volunteer with the Pittsburgh Marathon and plans to attend Allegheny College in Meadville.