08-06-2025
Hazleton Area Class of 2025 graduates after multiple postponements
Jun. 7—HAZLE TWP. — Hazleton Area's Class of 2025 graduated on Saturday afternoon following multiple delays to the ceremony's start time due to weather. Originally, the class was scheduled to graduate at 6 p.m. on Friday evening, and the day and time had shifted multiple times since Friday morning.
Student speakers at the ceremony included Valedictorian Gabriella Bredbenner, Salutatorian Faith Russo, and Class President Franklin Ritz. High school Principal Anthony Conston, school board President Edward Shemansky, and Superintendent Brian Uplinger also offered remarks to the students and the significant crowd of guests. The high school chorus performed a mashup of "You Will Be Found" from "Dear Evan Hansen" and "The Story of Tonight" from "Hamilton."
For information on the ceremony, including a full list of graduates, look for The Times Leader's special graduation section.
