Future plans
COAL TOWNSHIP- The guidance office of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, reported the future plans of members of the 2014 graduating class.
McCann School of Business
GIRARDVILLE - William Bittner, of 1 Wildcat Road, will major in computer networking and security at McCann School of Business.
William is a son of Kathleen Gilfert and Alan Gilfert, Dave Bittner Sr., and a grandson of Edward and Barbara McDonald, Linford Bittner Sr., and William and Donna Gilfert.
He is a member of the Eagle Scouts, and church youth group. His activities at Lourdes included, Boys Service Club, SADD and Respect Life.
Embry Riddle
COAL TOWNSHIP - Anthony Catino, of 1215 W. Spruce St., will major aeronautical science.
Anthony is a son of Wendy and Michael Catino, and grandson of Angela Wilkinson, Keith Troutman and Lorraine Catino.
He is a member of St. Patrick Church where he serves as an alter boy.
His activities at Lourdes included student council president, SADD officer, Boys Service Club officer, varsity soccer, math club and science club.
Bloomsburg University
MOUNT CARMEL - Riley Feese, of 21 S. Maple St., will major in computer science at Bloomsburg University.
Riley is a son of Amy and Todd Feese, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Feese, Judith Polites, and the late Edward Polites.
He is a member of Divine Redeemer Church where he is a parish volunteer.
His activities while attending Lourdes include Boys Service Club, Respect Life, French club vice president, robotics club, choir, Lourdes singers, band, varsity soccer, math and science club, SADD, district jazz band and performing arts.
Lebanon Valley College
SHAMOKIN - Michael Gilger, of 137 S. Franklin St., will attend Lebanon Valley College undeclared.
Michael is a son of Mark and Paula Gilger, a grandson of the late Paul Polifka and Rose Polifka, and the late William Gilger and Elizabeth Gilger.
He is a member of Mother Cabrini Church where he served as an alter boy.
His activities at Lourdes include SADD, class president, captain of Our Lady of Lourdes basketball team and team captain of Mount Carmel Area football team.
SHAMOKIN - Aaron Greager, of 336 S. Diamond St., is a son of Leroy and Nancy Greager, and grandson to Lorraine Greager and the late Roy Greager, and the late Joseph and Jadwidge Petroski.
He is a member of Mother Cabrini Church.
Activities at Lourdes include SADD, Boys Service Club, robotics club, Respect Life, track and field and captain of the boys soccer team.
Luzerne County Community College
SHAMOKIN - Edward Harry Kurtz III, of 543 S. Seventh St., will attend Luzerne County Community College.
Edward is a son of Edward Harry Kurtz Jr. and Brandy Lee LaForme, and a grandson of Edward and Marie Kurtz, and Terry and Lisa LaForme.
His activities at Lourdes include band, chorus, SADD, district band and Respect Life.
SHAMOKIN - Daniel Kevin Menapace, of 1217 N. Pearl St., will major in surgical technology at Luzerne County Community College.
Daniel is a son of Ronald and Patricia Menapace, and grandson of Ann Latsha.
He is a member of Mother Cabrini Church where he helps at parish picnics and also helped with Manna for the Many.
His activities at Lourdes include SADD, student council treasurer, Boys Service club, sophomore class president and Respect Life.
Kutztown University
DORNSIFE - Wyatt Kenneth Hoffman, of 1419 Cherrytown Rd., will attend Kutztown University majoring in business or accounting.
Wyatt is a son of Kenneth and Diane Hoffman, and grandson of Eleanor Kunz and the late Gerald Kitz, and the late Charlotte and Woodrow Hoffman.
He is a member of St. Monica Church where he attended chicken BBQs and cleaned the church.
His activities at Lourdes included football, soccer, Student Council secretary, senior and junior class secretary, SADD, Respect Life and Boys Service Club.
He was a volunteer at Down's Society and Manna for the Many.
COAL TOWNSHIP - Cody Rothermel, of 1137 W. Willow St., is a son of Donna and Donald Rothermel, and the grandson of Henrietta Przekop and Charles Rothermel.
He is a member of St. Patrick Church.
His activities at Lourdes include SADD, Boys Service Club and Respect Life.
He often helped at the Manna for the Many.
Pennsylvania College of Technology
COAL TOWNSHIP - Alexia Wheary is attending Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Alexia is a daughter of Denise Wheary and Tim Purcell, of Coal Township, and granddaughter of Dorothy and Lawrence Morata.
She is a member of Holy Angels Church where she was in the youth and adult choir.
Her activities at Lourdes include SADD, Girls Action League officer, class officer, Respect Life, soccer and basketball.
COAL TOWNSHIP - Gabriella Richelle Long, of 1636 W. Lynn St., will major in radiology at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Gabriella is a daughter of Peter and Kelly Long, and granddaughter of Wayne and Donna Reed, Mike and Kathy Long, Joe and Cindy Carta, and great-granddaughter of Carol Meisberger, and the late Pete and Betty Brown.
She is a member of Our Lady of Hope Church.
Her activities at Lourdes include basketball, softball, soccer, SADD, Girls Action League, Respect Life, math and science clubs.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MOUNT CARMEL - Kelsey Williams, of 314 S. Locust St., will attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she hopes to major in health and human services.
Kelsey is a daughter of Melissa and Jack Williams, and granddaughter of Jack and Marilyn Williams, and Charles and Rose Venna.
She is a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
Her activities at Lourdes include SADD, Girls Action League officer, Respect Life, soccer and cheerleading captain.
George Mason
KULPMONT - Angelique Pennypacker, of 1324 Poplar St., will major in nursing at George Mason University.
Angelique is a daughter of Henry and Annette Pennypacker, and granddaughter of the late Glenn and Helen Pennypacker, and Joseph Scicchitano and the late Ann Scicchitano.
She is a member of Holy Angels Church where she attended parish picnics.
Her activities at Lourdes include science, math, robotics and art clubs, class vice president, volleyball, softball and basketball.