UD Commencement Program

123rd Commencement

of the

Upper Darby High School

601 N. Lansdowne Avenue
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

June 2021

UPPER DARBY BOARD
OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS

MEMBERS

Edward W. Brown
Gina H. Curry
Debra Williams
Neil Desnoyers
Donald Fields

Dr. Meredith Hegg
Rachel D. Mitchell

David Neill
Damien Christopher Warsavage

In Memory of Leah Dawes, for her years of dedicated service
to the Upper Darby community and its students

OFFICERS

Edward Brown................................................................................ President
Gina H. Curry...........................................................................Vice President
Craig Rogers...............................................Secretary/Chief Financial Officer
Marvin Lee...................................................................................... Controller

ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Daniel P. McGarry............................................................. Superintendent
Edward Marshaleck............................................... Assistant Superintendent
Student Services
Dr. John Council..................................................... Assistant Superintendent
Personnel
Dr. Greg Manfre.......................................... Director of Secondary Education
Craig Rogers............................................................... Chief Financial Officer
Kelley Simone.............................................................. High School Principal
Stephanie R. Sitek.................................... Class of 2021, Assistant Principal

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PROCESSIONAL....................................... Upper Darby High School Wind Ensemble O
Alex Siwa, Director G

OPENING REMARKS....................................................................... Kelley L. Simone
Principal, Upper Darby High School

WELCOME.......................................................Nikolas Gjidede, Senior Class Treasure

R Camille Goodison, Senior Class President

SALUTE TO THE COLORS...................... Curtis Everett, Senior Class Vice President A
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“Star Spangeld Banner”........................................................................... Rachel Hauben
Barbara M. Benglian, Choral Director

“Somewhere”...........................Member of the Upper Darby High School Encore Singers
Barbara M. Benglian, Director

INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS....................... .Laila Hassan
Senior Class Secretary
“Oh How Far We Have Come”............................................................Evon Series
“We Did It!”.................................................................................... Skye Lawrence
“Dare To Find The Light”.................................................................Jack DiPrimio

PRESENTATION OF GRADUATING CLASS............................. Dr. Daniel McGarry
Superintendent of Schools

CONGRATULATORY REMARKS................................................... Edward W. Brown
President, Upper Darby Board of School Directors

PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS.................................................... Edward W. Brown
President, Upper Darby Board of School Directors
School Counselors: Taylor Dawson, Sharon Donohue-Boettcher, Latisha Mejias

PASSING OF THE GAVEL......................................Timothy Tran, Incoming President

OBSERVATIONS............................................................................... .Kelley L. Simone
Principal, Upper Darby High School

CLOSING REMARKS...................................................................... Stephanie R. Sitek
Assistant Principal, Class of 2021

ALMA MATER.......................................................................................Gavin Williams

RECESSIONAL.........................................................................................Class of 2021

C Sara Lynn Abbate 2021
L Amar Yasser Mohamed Abdelrazek
Tin Za Aung
Sahnoon Abdul-Alee Isaias Aviles
Adam Abudaya Jessica Azogue
Jasleen K Badesha
A Ugochukwu Achilefu Jordan Ranier Bagwell
Saeeda Adams Anastasia Elizabeth Balabayev
Isreal Toluwalase Adegbie Gelan Balcha
Prince Ballah
S Fatiah Adegbite Sekou Bamba
Victor O. Adeleke Robin Raaya Barthelemy
Haleema Afzal Matthew Basler
Jason Basore
S Sender Leonel Aguilar Jaclyn Beelis
Marelyn Aguilar Moncada Saad Ibn Belgrave
Alejandro Aguilera Bryanna Bell
Ahmed Isameldin Ahmed Felicia Anne Bell
Nawshin Ahmed Lorah Jolie Bell
Shahada Amani Ahmed Serina Bernard
Azizah Rose Berry
O Zeinab Musah Ahmed Nija Graham Bey
MD Jalaluzzaman Akhanda Taniyah Bey
Tanzina Akhter Sumaiya Bhuiyan

F Flora T. Akinkunmi Sana Bibi
Maymuna Akter Adama Bidanessy
Adil Alam
Alam Alam Tintu Aley Biju
Dustin Robert Alburger Tom Biju
Kylah Monet Alexander
Mostakim Billah
2 Aiman Ali Abdullahi Hasan Bin Nasir
Asad Ali
Ayesha Ali Sergine Blaise
Zachary Blue
0 Mahd Ali Ryan Booker JR
Zainab Allab Michael Everette Bosman
Devian Omar Allen Juniyah Khayriyah Bostock
Jaheim Bowers
2 Robert Allen Adrienne Bowie-Ichter
David Allen JR Crystal Bowser
Anthony G. Alli JR Isaiah Bowser
Kymeer Boyd
1 Adorkor Allotey Brendan M Boyer
Humayra Almuid Nakaya Kayla Boyer
Abdulsalam Yahya Alsaidi JR Nasir Bradley
Katilin Estela Alvarez Arellanos Saul E. Bradley IV
Jacob Amatucci Devon C. Branch
Aminul Amin Madeline Grace Bray
Caitlyn Anderson Ciara Brennan
Naomi Anderson Nyree Bright
Shanya Anderson Eunice Broh
Sydney Marie Anderson-Pratt John Brophy
Clayton Andresen Aaliyah Zhane Brown
Hena Ansari Ajeyhia Brown
Ajay Kochukunju Anujan
Gloria A Apio
Abrielle Ardilla
Emmanuel Arizmendi
Kwamir Arms
Isaiah N. Armstrong
Manahal Asif
Brandon Atiencia

2021 Laura Cifuentes-Zuniga C
Aaliyah Cintron L
Ayah Brown A
Aziym-nasere David Brown JR Nickolas Joseph Cirillo S
Cameren Brown Denize Saydah Cisco S
Cheyenne Brown
Jaidyn Brown Darrell Demetrice Clark JR O
Jayson Tremayne Brown Mekhi Clarke F
Khymere Brown Naysha Clarke
Megan Brown Jake Cleary 2
Olivia Brown 0
Shariff Brown Kareem M. Clouden JR 2
Derek Brunetto Teagan Marie Coen 1
Akiva Bryant
Naaman Buford Sophia Lilly Coleman
Michelle Bui Tara E Collier
Jada Bull
Nicholas Buonadonna Anthony Jordan Collova
Zaniah Alexis Burch Erin Rose Colsher
Deven Burckhalter Carlo Constantine
Aaron Burton Ava Cooley
Ashley Burton Dontae Copeland
Amy Bussells Cordelia Coppola
Sofia Butcher
Colin Byrne Hiraydi Cordon Mendez
Berenise Araceli Cabrera Anthony Jose Cordon-Jordan
Alexander Adonay Calderon
Erin Callan Jamyia Covington
Yahir Enrique Cambio Brittney Crespo
Grace Campbell Tyyan Crittenton
Jessica S Campoverde-Lliguin
John Caputo Kyle Anthony Cronin
Zachary A. Carpenter Bryan Cruiess
Timothy Carroll Karisma Cruz
Lauren Michelle Carter Dyvon Cuevas
Juan Ronaldo Castillo
Isabelle Caughlan Derrick Edward Cunningham Jr.
Ariana Cervantes Kain Curran
Michael Chapa
Drew Williams Chappell Christopher Dabbs
Joshua Charles Ibrahim Cheickna Dabo
Kevin Jesus Chasiluisa Mohamed Waisu Daffay
Jacob Chavarria Rahfi Wyreef Dalena-Mccorey
Allen S Chea
Ariel Simone Chery Richard Dalton
Mahogany Chesson Addison Danbury
Tina Chibane Hongtho N. Dang
Emily Grace Chicchi
Farhan Chowdhury Saniah Daniels
Nafis Rahman Chowdhury Makayla Darrah
Taherin Chowdhury Alyssa Tianna Davis
Heaven Branet Christmas
Bryanna Davis
Kaleb Davis

Michael Davis
Jahzir Davis-Lewis
Anthony Davocato
Amiah Marie Day
Angeles De La Cruz
Louis Angelo Aquinde De Mansana

Partha Debnath
Geomayra Patricia Delgado Ochoa

Aminata Dem
Eleni Demetriades
Donald Branly Demosthene
Mark Robert Deniken JR
Josue Isaac Denis

C Cleopatra Siah Dennis 2021
L David J. DeStefano

Alyssa Devine
Alexander Dicus
A Malaysia Dill-Griffith Bryanna Fink
Nicholas DIMemmo Zhane Finney
Maazul Din Viktoria Lynn Fisher
S Jack F DiPrimio Kevin Michael Fitzpatrick
Marc Dittbrenner Ryan James Fitzpatrick
Corey D. Dixon
S Isaiah Dixon Shamus Michael Flaherty
Katelyn M. Do Dailah Florence
Quita Dola Dinora Yanely Flores Espana
Kylie Donahue
Jabriel Flowers
Niagale Yayi Fofana
Jennifer Donsanouphith Benjamin Hosea Footes III
James N Dorkor Anthony Forbes
O Patrick Dossen Rebekah Forbes
Christina Doucas Dylan G Ford
Caleb T Dougherty Kevin Forester
F Andrew Douglas Jalonn Forrester
Sean Earnest Douglas Keon G Francis
Tika Willinessa Douglas Luis Gerardo Franco Ramos
Fanta Doumbia Jake Franzini
Aziz Usuf Drame Christopher Michael Fredericksen
Maxwell Edward Drimak Aulani Freeman
2 Joseph Ducati Samantha Freeman
Kayla Shanae Duckett-Mills Marquise Freitas
Dominique Michael Dunbar Morgan Friel
0 Ethan Mosheh Duncan John Fulton
Alexander Duopu Alaya Gaddy
Alexandria Dussell Timothy Gail
2 Kimberly Dwarka Dahmeer Gaines
Sharif Edmonds Natalie Gallagher
Ibrahima Eldiallo Nadia Lynn Woltanski
1 Anisa Eley Robert Galli
Makayla Angelia Ellis Timothy Gangadeen
Changa Oronde Ellison II Alexa Gantz
William Ersek Samiyah Renee Garmon-Hand
Efaz Ertesum Aaliyah Gatling
Daibie Nicole Espinosa Konstantinos Gatsoulis
Joseph Espinoza Kelvin A Gavilanes
Fayina Estinord Samara Gbakima
Achanti Evans Matthew Geddes
Joseph Evans Walidad Ghuman
Keon Brandon Evans Jessica Gian
Cierra Joy Everett Nataysha Gilbert
Curtis Jeremiah Everett Kyle Gilberti
MD Eyazuddin Chrystal Gilmore
Samantha Fail Helen Gjergo
Catherine R. Falconi Nikolas Gjidede
Tamia Farley John Nysir Glaspie
Moises Antonio Farrell Malinconico Jahliel Nyleem Glover
Abigail Rose Faust Stephen Goetz
Lucy Fekade Nasir Goldman

2021 Nicholas Hinkle C
Torben Hinrichsen L
Camila Gonzalez A
Kelly Tatiana Gonzalez Diale Hinson S
Yimis Jhonatan Gonzalez Amaya Kevin Ho S
Camille Hyacinth Goodison
Cassidy Gorman Joya Destiny Hodge O
Thomas Alexander Gourousis Yasameen Asiliyah Hodges F
Nigel Grant JR
Danielle Gravola Kei’ Shyne Holland 2
Abrianna Mary Gray Khai Sabeeyah Holloway 0
Angelina Gray 2
Brianna Gray Grant Holmes 1
Kevin Gray Enamul Hoque
Quasi Green
Jalim Ryshann Greer Fojlul Hoque
Cesar Gregorio Lopez Mohammed Hasan Hoque
Robert Greiser Khaseem Tariq Quadir Horne
Arnol Guaman
Melvin A Guaman-Sibri Yasmene A Horshaw
Adam Ha Abid Hossain
Kevin Ha
Abdullah Al Haadee Jannatul Homaira Hossain
Madison Hackett Rahshir Howard
Fares Wasie Hagos Gabriel Huber
Louise Catherine Hamilton Kiera Kelly Hunt
Sianna Hankey
Demont Hanks Sarah Olivia Hunte
Erica Francesca Hanna Sean David Hunter
Damont Hanton
Kevin Harkanson Saim Hussain
Munzir Haroun Tanisha Hussain
Nijah Emani Harper
Zykee Harris Kyle Hyman
Neioj Imeen William Harvey Richard Hymms
Khondaker Abid Hasan Goodness Emannuel Ibikunle
Jannat Binite Hasnat Leonardo Jean Pierre Icaza Montalvan
Laila Hassan
Rafi Hassan Leah Ippoliti
Zohaib Hassan Fatima Iqbal
Rachel Hauben Chanel Katie Irving
Christopher Hawkins Asiful Islam
Antonio Haynes Soripul Islam
Mya Ashley Haynie Syeda Sajia Islam
Terrance Avant Hayward Samir Kazim Ismail
Kaloni Hennigan Kylie Jackson
Matthew Hermely Naseem Napheace Jackson
Kebin O Hernandez-Santos Shakera Theresa Jackson
D’Nayzah Heyward Diana Emely Jaime Garcia
Elyas Himdi
Alanoud Hisham Himmet Sidi Jalloh
Saleah Amani Hines Mademu Mariama Jangana

Evan Thomas Jasper
Mickayla D. Jean-Baptiste

Zechariah Jean-Baptiste
Eric Jefferson
Terrel Jenkins

Margaret Jensen
Nahomi Jeune

Marie Selina Jimenez
Aijahnae Johnson
Andre Johnson

Brandy Shana’e Johnson
Curtis Johnson

Maleah Elizabeth Johnson
Paul Johnson

C Summer Nichole Johnson 2021
L Tyjae Johnson
Michael Krakovitz
Kaleb Johnson-Trice Joshua Kramer
Kolin Johnson-Trice
Bohui Chris Krouba
A Anthony Joines Ria Kumar
Alexis M Jones Edwina Lai
Amanda Catherine Jones Leah Laut

S Dajha Jones Skye Madison Lawrence
E’Denna V Jones Angela Lea
Kwimir Jones Kayla Lee

S Moleek Raheem Jones Arthur Lee Lemar IV
Shareef Jones JR Britney Lemonius
Line Aurore Joseph Ian K Lengua
James Kelly Julien Justin Leo
Ibrahim Luke Kabbah Ciara Zania Leppo
Shakeira Kacala
Autumn Levin-Watson
O Mohammed Tanvir Kamal Imir Lewis Ligon
Mariame Kamamo Isabella Loane
Isha Kamara Andy Loc
Mario Lombardo
F Amienata Kanneh
Jenneh Bendu Kanneh Tyannah Khalisia Long
Eric Karsor JR Erika Tatiana Lopez
Amrinder Kaur Sieahnah Lopez
Dilpreet Kaur
Gurbaksh Kaur Hector Venildo Lopez Perez
Kyler Louanphom
2 Harvir Kaur
Jasmin Kaur Raiden Louanphom
Simranjeet Kaur Enoch Louis
Alyssa Love
0 Jared Keegan
Madisyn Rose Kelly Maarkee Yusuf Love
Romell Kelly Destiny Love

2 Patrick Kerwood Dominic Lucero
Mahogany Keyes Kimberly Luu
Aya Khabazi Kim Ly
Kim Tri Ly
1 Zunaira Khalil
Faraz Ahmad Khan Anthony Mark Lynch
Nimrah Khan Erika Esperanza Lynch
Nusratara Esha Khan
Rejha Khan Haylee MacMullen
Rished Khan Obrahim Mahmood
Olivia-James King Lizbeth Maldonado
D’Aira T. Kingcade-McClendon
Myles Lee Knight Rahul Malhotra
Candace Koah Jycira Malone
Michael Kollie
Kassim Kone Violet Claire Mansfield
Nouho Kone Alyssa Marchetti
Cassidy Autumn Kong
James Dahn Kormon III Benjamin Joseph Marcia
Deja Estella Kornoski James Marinelli
Alhaji Koroma Meaghan Marker
Saiid Koroma Tezita Marquis
Jamere Kosh Jacob Marriott
Princess Faith Kpalu
Javier Rayvon Marriott
Claudia Del Carmen Marroquin Barrientos

Remaj Marshall

2021 Antonio Alexis Moody JR C
Jordan Moore L
Garry Leon Marshall JR A
Emil Josue Martinez Alvarado William Moore II S
Ejinaiyah Nadia Massaquoi Graylin Moore S
Nathaiga Massena
Elizabeth Massie Nicole Elizabeth Moreno Andrade O
Derrick Lee Mathis Jordan Morris F
Naledi Keratiloe Mathuthu
Jayden Lavoa Matthews Heather Anne Morrison 2
Shafi Taalib Maven Kayla Renee Morrison 0
Ja €™Niyah Maxwell 2
Shawn Maxwell Jackson Morrissey 1
Joseph Mazza Ryan Moyer
Mohammed Mbaye
Isatou Mboob Tamir Jason Mozelle
Daysha Mc Intosh Tomir Mason Muhammad
Daniel John Mcbride
Jillian S. McCall Nusrat Mumu
Essa McCleary Andrew Murphy
Amariah Mi’an McCoy
Lexie Mccullough Janae Murphy
Rachel McDonald Andre Hassan Murray
Amaya Precious McDuffie Maurice Giovanni Murray
Alexis Michaela Mcelhone Taliaha Patricia Murrell
Kumony Mcfarland Yusuf Olandeji Mustafa
Zora Samagh Mcfarland
Kailyn Azani McFarlane-Beard Zivanai Muzirwa
Samuel Joseph McGettigan Roza Ebenga Mwamba
Shania Mcguire
Ayomide J McKenna Kayla Myers
Nhasir McKenzie Brielle Myers-Smith
Shaleah Mcknight Emily Inthai Nammavong
Mia McMullin
Jessica McPoyle Sofia Narula
Larry Meehan Romana Naznin
Deepak Mehta Kolby Elizabeth Neal
John Mejia-Guguancela
Luca Menta Ny’asia Neal
Jaden Thomas Meter Eyron Michael Ned
Dessaika Michel Kelly Christina Neita
Andrew Middleton
Isaac Acosta Miles Ava Nelson
Michael D Millay Nylah Nachelle Newton
Kayla S Miller
Marisa Miller Andrea Nguyen
Allison Millett Gabrielle Ngoc-Tran Nguyen
Kalief Lamar Mims
Rayyan Mohamed Jessica Nguyen
Mohamed Abdelhay Mohamed Salih Joshua Nguyen
Cristopher Montesdeoca Campoverde Le Phu Nguyen
Makkaha Moody
Nhan Nguyen
Phi Nguyen

Oral Leon Nicholson
Tina Blessing Nimley
Chloe Elizabeth Nunes

Jessica Nunes
Nazmus Sakib Al Nusaer

Davena Nyenpan
Monica Ocampo
Cara Marie Ochs
Darius M Odom
Arthur J Odongo
Devon Nicole Ogden
Sharon M. Ojudoh
George F Okyne

Moses Olaniyi
Jada Christine Oppold

C Natalie Orellana 2021
L Stephanie Orellana

Chinyere Jennifer Orji
Jorge Luis Ortiz
A Joshua Ortiz-Sanchez Lesly Puma Vinansaca
Ahmed F Osman Kayla Puth
Claudia Marina Oviedo
S Alexis Elizabeth Owens Faybion R Quiles
Francine Maria Owusu Jonah Quillen
Amirah Faith D Pack Christian Paul Quito
S Tiarah Pack
Leiffa Padmore Bushra Qureshi
Elijah Parent Muskan Qureshi
Grishma R Patel Alfonsus Benedikt Rahardjo
Mohammed Shanzedur Rahman
Tausif Rahman
Kayla Patino Anisha Jeet Rakhra
Jordan D Patrick
O Laila Jennah Patterson Madison Ralston-Medina
Simran Paul Katherine Ramirez
Samantha Pavone Geovanny Ariel Ramirez Alvarado
F Joseph Paxson
Amaiya Brianna Payne Pratham Rampal
John Peascheck Tina Marie Ramsey
Michael John Perez-Medina Rehan Ramzan

Justin N Randolph
Choya Rashid
Izaah Luis Perocier Zakaiyah Lynice Ray
Margaret Lastova Pessima
2 Max Peters Brian Rebre
Kira Pettey Kenzie Reece
Tracy Phan Ayanah Myshe’ Reid
D’Yani Reid
0 Tamara Kai Philador John Dale Renning
Sneha Philip Josuede Reyes
Neveah Phillips Julian Alexander Reyes
2 Vannita Phosouvank-Chamroeunphorn
Ritchell Pierre-Jean-Baptiste Mabel Sherin Reyes-Chiche
Rose Carline Pierre-Louis Christina Rhodes
Messiah Toshae Richardson
1 Olivia Pierucci Shamaine Richardson
Jossy Pineda-Diaz Ashanti Ajenia-Jasmine Ridgel
William Pitts III Jaabir Ridley
Allisson Isabel Piza Seris
Isaiah Poindexter Tymir Riggins
Lisa-Marie Rinehard
Kalila Naomi Poindexter Caitlyn Ritter
Faith Polhill
Lucyblue Polischuk Kiano Sol Rityavong
Alyssa Rivers
Darryl Jamier Pollard-Farmer Daniel Warren Ray Roberts
Charmaine N Pompey
Isatu Senora Ponga-Kpanabom Sean Eugene Roberts JR
Donavon Robinson
Gianna Pope Jade Robinson
Richard Nasir Porter
Joseph Portugal-Cuahuey Layla Robinson
Roneka Robinson-Griffin
Jamirah Pour Xavier David Robinson
David Lee Powell IV Keith Donte Robinson JR
Erla Prifti Robert Robinson JR
Seth Jeriah Primeaux Arianna D Rodriguez
Ismael Puchuela Carlos Rodriguez
Jennifer Leonela Pulla Fernandez David Alejandro Rodriguez

2021 Adnan Ahmed Siddique C
Tasneem Sheikh Siddique L
Marcel Rodriguez Erick Gustavo Siguencia A
Keith Rollins S
Alexandra Rondon-Pulgar Jefferson Siguenza S
Rijwoan Rosafi Kara Sihler
Khalia I Ross-Martins O
Jameson Rossillio Dominick Simpson F
Chamir Rothmiller Emma Simpson
Khaili R Rowe Angelina Sims 2
Devyn Nemya Roy 0
Micah-Sean Roye Charles Paul Sinchi Ordonez 2
Zahin Alam Saaz Gurpreet Singh 1
MD Sadatuzzaman Sadat Jagnoor Singh
MD Safatuzzaman Sadat
David Saint-Louis JR Janhi Ananda Singh
Sharjeel Sajad Navjot Singh
Rowan Troy Salla
Asma Samake Prabhjot Singh
Djounie Samedi Roopali Singh
Justin Alexsander Sanchez Simranjit Singh
John Sanchez-Siguenza Omar Nyfes Amin Singletary
Jasmine Sanders
Nirvair Singh Sandhu Ankur Sinha
Sayo Sannoh Ruchira Sinha
Chrystal Santiago Amya Marie Slaughter
Tyler James Santora Ciaira Smalls
Ingrit Yosselin Santos
Sadman Sarker Alana Smith
Safa Saud Amy Smith
Reginald Schoenmakers Audrey Smith
Izaira Scott Dominic Smith
Shane Scott Gerandarlena Smith
Emma Scouten Jaelyn M Smith
Yeabesera Seleshe Jamirah Smith
Yemima Seleshe Margaret Anne Smith
Matthew Gordon Selwood Nasir Ikiem Smith
Chelsea Dominque Serate Nasir Marquise Smith
Evon Mylovelay Series Tyler Smith
Anne Eldad Setenet Karon Jahlil Smith-Trent
Logan Anthony Settle Leonardo Antonio Solis-Espinoza
Ubaid Ullah Shah Xochil D Sosa-Sanchez
Fatima Shaheed Andre Soto
Alishba Shahzad Nydirah Souriac
Abdullah Shaikh Rakasia Janine Speight
Saifullah Shakir Bishop Isaiah Spencer
Ishika Sharma Andy Sphabmixay
Jaelyn I’Lean Sharp Ciaani Monaé Spradley
Nakirah Patricia Shavers Erick St. Surin
Brynn Reilly Sheeler Alfred Stanly Stanback JR
Grace Margaret Sheeler Alysia Stanford
Ummayh T Siddiqua Mekhi Starchia
Jake Stiefel
Ceonie Zamirah Stith
Lauren Stokes
Lavonnisa Marie Antonia Strand
Mikiyah Reneé Strickland
Drew Joseph Stringer
Mason Alexander Stukes
Nia Sutton
Tahadj D Swan

C Faisal Swarray 2021
L Fode Sylla
Jeroy Watson
Hurit Dagnachew Tadesse Praise Love Watson
Mia Tagliaferri
Tijji D Watson
A Maymona Talukder Asma Safa Weathers
Theodore T. Tamanji
Rachael M. Tang Delainey Weaver
Malachi Quamere Weir
S Giovanni Tarkington Ivoryona Marie Welsh
Ava Tarone
Gracelia Temple Ethan Wharton
Janet Wharton
S Melissa Jocelyn Tepoz Ramirez Darius Javon Wheeler
Justin Terrell Rashawn Whitelock
Lucky Thakham Joy Cianni Whitman
Priya Thakur Tyjir Whitney-Newman
Adrienne Thomas Joshua Myles Whittington
Allan Shibu Thomas
Zayd Wilcox
O Matthew Thomas Ivory Lynn Wilkinson
Shaelyn Thomas Robert Wilkinson JR
Journey Erica Thompson
Sekou Wilks
F Sanai Thompson Ayanna Lesette Williams
Valerie Ann Thompson Gavin Andrew Williams
Bryam Fernando Tierra
Kemonte Tippett Jahiem Williams
Ernestine Tosah Jaylah Williams
Katherine Tran Jewel Latoya Williams
Lindsey Williams
2 Tammy Tran Martha Yamah Williams
Michael Tres Jayson Williams JR
Rocco Trovato
Bianca Willis
0 Antonio Tucker Kahleem Wilson
SK Naser Uddin Deja Mariah Winston
Abigail Vaca-Montesdeoca
Austin Witmer
2 Rachael Venini Justin Wood
Rocio Vergara
Priya Verma Jai’lah Woodland-Duncan
Iyanna Nicole Word
1 Jeff Vibert
Joseph Vibert Phoenyx Bobby Xayamoungkhoun-
Stephew Vilayphanh Chan
Sergio Vinanzaca JR
Thao Vo Justin Xiao
Quan Vu Yancy Xiloj-Grijalva
Nyerra Walcott
Brahleah Starr Walker Grace E Yamoah
Bria Kimmel-Terri Walker Layla K Yan
Nasir Walker
Jalynn Siani Walker-Perez Janaya Kimbro Yates
David Shaun Walter Simon Yohannes
Julin N Wangkham
Kayla Carlotta Washington Haile Selassie Young
Michael Washington Alvina Yousha
Kayla Waters
Lorena Zambrana
Cindy Zheng
Promise Zohn

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UPPER DARBY HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY 2020-2021 C
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ADMINISTRATION Jill Morris L
Kelley L. Simone, Principal Temple University, M.Ed., B.A. T
Wilmington University, M.Ed. James Murphy Y
St. Joseph’s University, B.Ed.. West Chester University, M.Ed.
Russell Benditt, Assistant Principal Pennsylvania State University, B.S.
Cabrini University, M.Ed. Mayra Perez
Albright College, B.S. Villanova University, M.S.
James Finch, Assistant Principal Drexel University, B.S.
West Chester University of Pa, BA Jennifer L. Sullenberger
West Chester University of Pa, MA Immaculata University, M.A.
William Hensil, Jr., Assistant Principal University of Delaware, B.A.
St. Joseph’s University, M.Ed. Madalina Tran
West Chester University, B.S. Temple University, BA
Williamson Trade School, A.S. Rider University, MA
Jill Palladino, Assistant Principal
Wilmington University, M.Ed. LEAD TEACHERS
West Chester University, B.S. Joshua Peterkin
Wayne Remmey, Assistant Principal West Chester University, M.Ed., B.S.
Neumann College, M.Ed. Richard Gentile
Temple University, B.S. West Chester University, B.S.
Stephanie Sitek, Assistant Principal Walter Udovich
St. Joseph’s University, M.Ed., B.S. Temple University, M.S.
Gretchen Cammiso, Assistant Principal Kean College of New Jersey, B.A.
West Chester University, B.S. Dennis J. Keegan
Walden University, M.S. Cabrini University, M.Ed.
West Chester University, B.S.
COUNSELING STAFF
Emily Catlett DISTRICT SUPERVISORS
Notre Dame de Namur University, M.A. Robert Schwartz – Mathematics,
National University, M.S. Technology Education, Business
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A. Education
Sarah Czar West Chester University, M.Ed.
Rowan University, M.A. Syracuse University, B.A.
Villanova University, B.A. Catherine Kania – K-12 Fine Arts; 6-12
Taylor Dawson Humanities
Gwynedd Mercy University, M.Ed. Villanova University, M.A.
James Madison University, B.A. Cabrini College, B.A., M.Ed.
Sharon Donohue-Boettcher Kristen O’Neill, ELA, Reading, Social
Villanova University, M.S. Studies, & Library K-5
St. Joseph’s University, B.S. Saint Joseph’s University, M.Ed.
WIlliam Haines West Chester University B.S.
Wilmington University, M.S. Elisabeth Riches –Science, Family &
Pennsylvania State University, B.A. Consumer Science, Health & Physical
Christina Johnston Education
Immaculata University, M.A. Delaware Valley College, M.Ed.
West Chester University, B.S. Gratz College, M.A.
Latisha Mejias Pennsylvania State University, B.S.
West Chester University, M.Ed.
Lock Haven University, B.A. ART DEPARTMENT
Katherine Mertens, Michael Moore, Department Chair
Villanova University, M.S. Cabrini University, M.Ed.
Ursinus College, B.S. Temple University, B.F.A.

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F 2021
A Alexandra Taraschi
Andria Bianchi
C University of the Arts, M.A.T. Neumann University, M.Ed., B.A.
Pratt Institute/Philadelphia University, B.S. Kenneth Blythe
Ron Plummer West Chester University, B.S.
U University of the Arts, M.A.T. Jacqueline Casertano
Wilkes University, B.A. St. Joseph’s University, B.A.
Cara Epstein Kathryn Corona
Kara McDonnell Royal Holloway, M.A.
L Southern Illinois University, B.A. Alliance Theological Seminary, M.A.
Univ. of the Cumberlands, M.A.Ed, Central Washington University, B.A.
Alison Maddex Michelle Ezzie
Cabrini University, M.Ed.
University of Pennsylvania, M.F.A. Villanova University, B.S.
Penn State University, B.F.A. Melissa Farrow
Neumann College, M.S.
T Mia DeCresenzo Temple University, B.S.
Penn State University, B.S. Art Ed. John Ferrise
Caroline Kline Cabrini University, M.Ed., B.A.

Y Tyler School of Art and Architecture, BFA

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT Kevin Ferry
Gretchen Cammiso, Assistant Principal / Cabrini University, M.Ed.
Director Penn State, B.A.
West Chester University, B.S. Michele Gannon
Walden University, M.S. Gratz College, M.Ed.
Millersville University, B.A.
Kathleen Hanusey-Thomas
BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Cabrini University, M.Ed.
Thomas Mahoney, Department Chair Rider University, B.A.
Widener University, M.Ed. Stephen Jenemann
LaSalle University, B.S. Neumann College, M.Ed.
David Barr Carolyn Kelly-Shields
Albright College, B.S. Eastern College, M.Ed.
Tiffin University, M.A. Widener University, B.A.
Saint Joseph’s University, M.A. Christen Keough
Roy Calabrese Cabrini University, M.Ed.
Rider University, M.B.A. St. Joseph’s University, B.A.
Kutztown University, B.S. Nicholas Keough
John Casertano Boston College, M.Ed.
Temple University, M.E. University of Scranton, B.S.
St. Joseph’s University, B.S. Colleen Maggitti
David Cutler Neumann University, M.Ed.
Chestnut Hill College, B.A. Bloomsburg University, B.S.
Lisa M. Wilson-Robinson Lori McErlean
Temple University, M.Ed., B.S. University of Pennsylvania, M.S. Ed.
Nicholas Meehan Gettysburg College, B.A.
West Chester University, B.A. Joseph Niagara
Cabrini University, M.A. University of Pennsylvania, M.Ed.
Christopher Phillips
Cabrini University, M.E. Swarthmore College, B.A.
Christopher Nielson
Millersville University, B.S. St. Joseph’s University, M.Ed.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Cabrini University, M.Ed., B.A.
Patricia Pinto
Kelsey Bierling, Department Chair Widener University, M.Ed.
Villanova University, M.A. West Chester University, B.A.
Millersville University, M.A. Amanda Rementer
Widener University, B.A. West Chester University, B.S.

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A
Lisa Richardson Da’Yonna Dill C
Teachers College Columbia University, M.A. Walden University, M.Ed U
University of Pittsburgh, B.A. Chaney University, B.S. L
Nicole Ritacco Erin McIlwain T
LaSalle University, M.Ed. Immaculata University, B.S. Y
Millersville University, B.S. Agnes Orthey
Brigid Roulston Widener University, M.Ed.
Cabrini University, M.Ed. Immaculata University, B.S.
West Chester University, B.S. Andrea Tyson
Alicia Sakers St. Joseph’s University M.Ed.
West Chester University, B.S. Rosemont College MBA
Laura Schramm Pennsylvania State University B.S.
Villanova University, M.Ed., B.A. Tara Zampirri
Michael Shay Gwynedd-Mercy University, M.S.
Arcadia University, M.Ed. University of Delaware, B.S.
Pennsylvania State University, B.A.
Samantha Smith HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
West Chester University, M.A. DEPARTMENT
Bloomsburg University, B.A., B.S.Ed.
William Wismer Todd Woolery, Department Chair
West Chester University, M.A., B.A. Widener University, M.Ed.
Slippery Rock State College, B.S.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS Tara Colantuono
PROGRAM Holy Family University, M.Ed.
West Chester University, B.S.
Megan Navarra, Department Chair Jessica L. Dezzi
Cabrini University, M.Ed. Temple University, B.S.
Ithaca College, B.A. Donna Ehnot
California State University, Northridge, M.S. St. Joseph’s University, M.Ed.
Jennifer Barry East Stroudsburg University, B.S.
Arcadia University, M.Ed. Judith Jeanes
St. Joseph’s University, B.A. West Chester University, B.S.
Nancy Berger Joseph Kadish
University of Michigan, B.A. Williamson College of the Trades
Lea Gooneratne Widener University, M.S.
St. Joseph’s University, M.S.Ed. West Chester University, B.S.
University of Zurich, Switzerland, M.A. William Magee
Jacob Kline Cabrini University, M.Ed.
West Chester University of Rowan University, B.A.
Pennsylvania, M.A. Anthony Maggitti
West Chester University of West Chester University, B.S.
Pennsylvania, B.S. Ed. Cabrini University, M.Ed.
Margaret Oleynick James McGroarty
Widener University, M.Ed. West Chester University, B.S.
University of Virginia, B.A. Cabrini University, M.Ed.
Dr. Rosemarie Taddei
Bryn Mawr College, Ph.D., M.A. INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES
University of Pennsylvania, B.A. Kathleen Blair
Widener University, M.Ed.
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE University of Delaware, B.S.
DEPARTMENT Kristen Hoyt
Cabrini University, M.Ed.
Amy Babb, Department Chair Gordon College, B.S.
St. Joseph’s University, M.S. Kelly Remmey
Delaware Valley College, B.S. Cabrini University, M.Ed., B.S.
Sarah Blackwell 13
Marywood University, B.S.

F 2021
A LITERACY EDUCATION
C Kristen Hoyt, Department Chair Adam Edgar
Temple University, M.Ed.
Cabrini University, M.Ed. Pennsylvania State University, B.A.
Gordon College, B.S. Timothy Else
Cabrini University, M.Ed.
U Christine Bloemker West Chester University, B.S.
Delaware County Community College,AA Alexandra Finck
Chestnut Hill College, B.A. University of Connecticut, B.A.
Quinnipiac University, MAT
L Cabrini College M.Ed. Christopher Friel
Lisa Cafferky St. Joseph’s University, M.Ed., B.S.M.
Widener University, B.S. John Grinarml
Pennsylvania State University, B.S.
T Christine Drozd Amanda King
West Chester University, B.A.
Arcadia University, M.Ed.
Y Leslie Giotti Radford University, M.Ed
West Chester University, M.Ed. Liberty University, B.S.
Temple University, B.S. Joseph G. Lunanuova
Lauren Hoyt St. Joseph’s University, M.A., B.S.
Imran Majeed
Neumann University, B.A. West Chester University, B.S.
Kian Muniz
Cabrini University, M.Ed. Cabrini University M.Ed.
West Chester University, B.S.Ed. Kristen McCandless
Molly Nasser Shippensburg University, B.S.
Misericordia University, M.Ed., B.S. Cabrini University M.Ed.
Angela Sammer Craig McCann
Wilmington University, M.Ed., BS.Ed. University of Pittsburgh, M.B.A.
Pennsylvania State University, B.S.
Kathleen McCullough
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Drexel University, M.Ed.
Stephanie Hickman, Department Chair Lock Haven University, B.S.
Neumann College, M.Ed. Jason McDermott
West Chester University, B.S. St. Joseph’s University, M.Ed.
Elise Brennan
West Chester University, B.S. Wilkes University, B.A.
James McKenna
Villanova, M.A Temple University, B.S.
Jennifer Bulger Cabrini University, M.Ed.
James Madison University, B.S. Michelle McNally
Tara Burke Villanova University, M.Ed., B.S.
Matthew Milligan
East Stroudsburg, B.A Penn State, B.S.
Thomas Carey
Ursinus College, B.S. Mathematics Holy Family University, M.Ed.
Joseph Chokran William Nicholson
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, B.S. Widener University, M.Ed.
Sara Cirard Pennsylvania State University, B.S.
Neumann University, M.S. Robert Notheis
Ursinus College, B.S. University of Delaware, BS
Kimmerle Cobb Chestnut Hill College, M.Ed.
West Chester University, M.Ed. Michelle Pickett
Shippensburg University, B.S. Cabrini University, M.Ed.
Michael De Prince Temple University, B.S.
West Chester University, B.S.Ed. Rachel Salmon
Cuong Do Drexel University, M.Ed.
Univ. of the Sciences in Phila., B.S.
Temple University, B.A., Gabriella Sanzari
Holy Family University, M.Ed, Villanova University

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West Chester University, B.A. A
David Silverman Janet Magargal C
Rutgers University, M.Ed. St. Joseph’s University, M.S. U
Syracuse University, B.A. West Chester University, B.S. L
Maria Skinner Benjamin Mannix T
Eastern University, B.A., M.Ed. Cabrini University, M.Ed. Y
John Simmons Ursinus University, B.S.
Shippensburg University, B.S. Peter McCullough
John Snow Gratz College, M.Ed.
Cabrini University, B.S. West Chester University, B.S.
Rachael Torrens Robert Miller
West Chester University, B.S.Ed. Widener University, M.S.
Melissa Wahal Pennsylvania State University, B.S.
Neumann College, M.Ed. Christine Mirarchi
West Chester University, B.S. Saint Joseph’s University,B.S.
University of Notre Dame, M.Ed.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT Susan Robinson
Barbara Benglian, Department Chair Cabrini University, M.Ed.
West Chester University, M.M., B.S. West Chester University, B.S.
Alex Siwa Michael Schaffer
West Chester University, B.M. Delaware Valley University, Ed.D.
Molly Radford Temple University, M.Ed.
West Chester University, M.M., B.S. Delaware Valley College, B.S.
Joseph Smith
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Widener University, M.Ed.
Kathleen DeLaney, Department Chair Temple University, B.A.
West Chester University, M.Ed. Emily Stewart
Mount St. Mary’s College, B.S. Neumann University, M.Ed.
Jeffrey Adams Gwynedd Mercy College, B.S.
West Chester University B.S. Christina Tomczuk
Renee Barrett Neumann University, M.Ed.
Neumann University, M.Ed. Ursinus College, B.S.
West Chester University, B.S.
Theresa Diamond SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
St. Joseph’s University, M.Ed. Alex DiBiasi, Department Chair
Villanova University, B.A. Cabrini University, M.Ed.
Alexander Edgar St. Joseph’s University, B.A.
Villanova University, M.A., B.S. Gregory Bascelli
Laura Fitti Neumann University, M.S.
LaSalle University, M.A. West Chester University, B.S.
Gettysburg College, B.A. Evan Bourgeois
Brad Gilbert Pennsylvania State University, B.S.
LaSalle University, M.Ed. Claudwin Celestin
Indiana University, B.S. Temple University, B.S.
Christopher Grasso Ryan Colley
Rowan University, M.S. Boise State University, M.E.T.
Pennsylvania State University, B.S. West Chester University, B.A.
Elizabeth Hale Roland D’Ortone
St. Joseph’s University, M.S. St. Joseph’s University, M.A.
Pennsylvania State University, B.S. West Chester University, B.S.
Erin Husband James P. Devlin
University of Delaware, M.Ed. Widener University, M.Ed.
Bucknell University, B.A. West Chester University, B.S.
Nancy Kapolka 15
Cabrini University, M.Ed.
St. Joseph’s University, B.S.

F 2021
A James C. Gaffney
Susan Beck
C St. Joseph’s University, M.A. Cabrini University, M.Ed.
Pennsylvania State University, B.A. Pennsylvania State University, B.A.
Jacob Innis Shira Benhiam-Brady
Temple University, B.S. West Chester University, B.S.Ed.
U Mimi Jara Christopher Blinn
Immaculata University, M.Ed. Temple University, M.Ed.
LaSalle University, B.A. Earlham College, B.A.
L Jennifer Kottan Julie Bockman
West Chester University, M.Ed.,B.S. University of Pittsburgh, B.A., M.Ed.
Villanova University, M.A. Melanie Brown
T David Kupsey West Chester University, B.S.
Millersville University, B.S. Gabrielle Bucak
Theresa Madden-Pope Cabrini University, M.Ed.
Y West Chester University, M.Ed. Temple University, B. Ag.
Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Thomas Buonanno
Melanie Masciantonio Temple University, B.A.
Rosemont College, M.A., B.A. Arcadia University, M.Ed.
Kathleen McIntyre Roseann Burns
Cabrini University, M.Ed. St. Joseph’s University, M.S.
West Chester University, B.A. Villanova University, B.S.
Bradford Miles Theresa Callahan
Eastern University, M.Ed., B.A. Bloomsburg University, B.S.
Daniel Nelson Jessica Conley
Neumann College, M.S. Cabrini College, M.Ed., B.S.
Millersville University, B.S. Grand Canyon University, M.Ed.
Michael O’Kane Jessica Conroy
St. Joseph’s University, M.A. West Chester University BA
Pennsylvania State University, B.A. Holy Family University MA
Jonathan Privado Ramona Costello
West Chester University, B.A. Cabrini University, M.Ed., B.S.
Joseph Rigg Marion Cutler
Pennsylvania State University, M.A., B.A. University of Delaware, B.S
Julia Roach Boston University, M.Ed.
St. Joseph University, M.Ed. Kristen DeNucci
Cabrini University, B.A. Chestnut Hill College, M.Ed.
Jennifer Rodgers Slippery Rock University, B.S.
St. Joseph’s University, B.S. Renee Fairchild
Brendan Rowan Pennsylvania State University, B.A.
Cabrini University, M.Ed. Kathleen Flanagan
York College of Pennsylvania, B.A. West Chester University, B.A.
Richard Smith Carla Garrison
Widener University, M.Ed., B.S. Saint Joseph’s University, M.S. Ed.
Hannah Wisniewski Howard University, B.A.
Cabrini University, M.Ed. Lauren Glover
West Chester University, B.A. Rosemont College B.S.
Andrea Hanson
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Cabrini University, B.S.
William R. Moore, Jr., Department Chair Robert Hoffman
St. Joseph’s University, B.S., M.S. LaSalle University B.A, M.S.
Joseph Bailey Jason Hudnut
Temple University, M.Ed. Arcadia University
West Chester University, B.S. John Kneafsey
Laura Barr West Chester University, B.S.
Temple University, M.Ed. Donna Kulesa
Millersville University, B.S. Lesley University, M.A.

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Deanna Lelii Arcadia University, Post-Baccalaureate, A
Cabrini University, M.S. Ed. Elementary Education C
Cabrini University, B.S. Ed. Christopher Phillips U
Marian Marchese Millersville University, B.S. L
St. Joseph’s University, B.S. Cabrini University, M.Ed. T
Kristin McDaniel Sean Pickett Y
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, M.Ed. Holy Family University, M.Ed.
Robert Morris University, B.S. West Chester University, B.A.
Bridget L. Murray Delaware Valley College Instructional
Wilkes University M.Ed. cert. 7-12
Alvernia University B.A. Brett Thomas
Alyssa Pegram New York State College of Ceramics at
Neumann University, B.A. Alfred University, B.F.A.
Kirstin Petitti Tyler School of Art, B.A.
St. Joseph’s University, M.Ed., B.S. University of California at Davis, M.F.A.
Brenda Pohlig Moore College of Art & Design, M.A.
Immaculata University B.S. Trung Tchiong
Nicole Pozzuolo Drexel University, M.S., B.S.
Cabrini University B.S.
Valerie Rizzo WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
West Chester University BSED Michelle Aldorasi, Department Chair
Neumann University Master’s Widener University, M.Ed.
Gerald Ryan Immaculata College, B.A.
Temple University, M.Ed. Ashley Carter
Cabrini University, B.S. Kutztown University, B.A.
Jacqueline Sharkey Gabriel Esposito
Cabrini University, M.Ed. Cabrini University, M.Ed.
West Chester University, B.S. Temple University, B.A.
Elizabeth Simpson Antigone Gabriel
La Salle University, M.Ed. West Chester University, M.Ed.
West Chester University, B.S.Ed. Rider University, B.A.
Matthew Smith Jamie Kneafsey
West Chester University, B.S. St. Joseph’s University, M.A.
Alyssa Stump University of Delaware, B.A.
West Chester University, B.S. Carol Lantieri
Amanda Verdi Villanova University, M.A.
East Stroudsburg University S.U.N.Y. at Fredonia, B.A.
Kristine Walker Raechel Mullan
Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania, B.S Ed. Pennsylvania State University, B.S.
Dayna Yael Lihong Ni
Monmouth University, B.A. Eastern University, M.Ed.
Dr. Jessica Yeingst St. Joseph’s University, MCS
Millersville University, B.S., M.S. Beijing University, B.A.
Capella University Doctorate Degree Jeremy Park
Pennsylvania State University, B.A.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Lauren Thomas
Michael Newman, Department Chair Millersville University, B.S.
Gratz College, M.Ed.
Cheyney University, B.A. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
Herbert Barnes Candice Riccione, Principal
Cabrini University, M.Ed. Widener University, M.S.
West Chester University, B.S. Bloomsburg University, B.S.
David Levinson Matthew DiEnna, Lead Teacher
Temple University, B.S. Wilkes University, M.Ed.
American Intercontinental Univ., M.Ed. West Chester, B.S.

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A Robert Gallop
C West Chester University, M.Ed. PUPIL SERVICES
Mary Cannon, Social Worker
Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Widener University, M.S.W.
Heather Grasso East Stroudsburg State College, B.S.W.
St. Joseph’s University, M.Ed. Allison Davis, Social Worker
Widener University, MSW
U Cabrini University, B.A. University of Scranton, B.S.
Matthew Smith Gabrielle Eichelberger, Social Worker
West Chester University, B.S. University of Pennsylvania, M.S.W.
St. Joseph’s University, B.S.
L Monica Dolan-Strachan Denisha Morton, Social Worker
Widener University, M.Ed. Millersville B.A.
Temple University, MSW University of Pennsylvania MS, LSW
Katrina Dunning, School Psychologist/
T West Chester University, BSW Coordinator of Psychological Services
UPPER DARBY CYBER ACADEMY The College of Saint Rose, M.S. Ed., CAS
University at Albany, SUNY, B.A.
Y Candice Riccione, Principal Abigail Alston, School Psychologist
Widener University, M.S. Franklin University Switzerland, B.A.
Bloomsburg University, B.S. Rowan University, M.A, Ed.S.
McKenzie Golden, Counselor Stephani Church, School Psychologist
Coastal Carolina University, B.S. Binghamton University, B.A.
Villanova University, M.S. The College of Saint Rose, M.S.
Gerald Ryan, Special Education Certificate of Advanced Study in
Temple University,M.Ed. School Psychology
Cabrini University, B.S. Kathleen F. Casper, Health Services
John Kneafsey, Special Education St. Joseph’s University, M.S.
Saint Joseph’s University, M.Ed. Villanova University, B.S.N.
West Chester University, B.S.
Eileen Collins, Administrative Professional
Cabrini University, B.A.

LIBRARIAN Mary Clary, Health Services
Robert Dambman West Chester University, B.S.N.
Philadelphia University, M.S. West Chester University, M.Ed.
Millersville University, B.S. Peg Gallagher, Health Services
Mennonite Biblical Seminary, C.Th. St. Joseph’s University, M.Ed.
Eastern University, B.S.N.
Gwynedd Mercy College, A.S.N.
CAREER & TECHNICAL COORDINATOR
Josh Taffel
Shippensburg University, B.S.

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING
COORDINATOR

Emily Catlett
Widener University, M.S.W.
East Stroudsburg State College, B.S.W.

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Art English Mathematics R
Nahomi Jeune Kylie Jackson Lexie McCullough D
Teagan Coen Erika Lynch Ummayh Siddiqua S
Muskan Qureshi Adorkor Allotey
Samara Gbakima Kailyn McFarlane- Ethan Wharton
Abid Hossain Hena Ansari
Anisha Rakhra Beard George Okyne
Michelle Bui Ejinaiyah Massaquoi Hena Ansari
Katherine Tran
Rachel McDonald Cierra Everett Ethan Wharton
Anastasia Balabayev Jayson Williams Diana Jaime Garcia
Sara Abbate Hunter Danbury
Kylie Jackson Sekou Bamba
Rachael Tang Asiful Islam Efaz Ertesum
John Sanchez Siguenza Margaret Smith Yeabesera Seleshe
Allison Millett Joshua Charles Tina Chibane
Danielle Lavan John Peascheck Professional Field
Fatiha Azmi Jayson Brown Experience
Lexie McCullogh Isabelle Caughlan Adorkor Allotey
Shania McGuire Amaiya Payne Social Studies
Business Education Elizabeth Massie Mia McMullin
Eleni Demetriades Jessica Nguyen
Tina Chibane Laila Hassan Drew Chappell
Jason Williams Lexie McCullough Zeinab Ahmed
Romona Naznin Victor Adeleke
Cindy Zheng Jack DiPrimio Kevin Chasiluisa
Emma Simpson Tina Chibane Faisal Swarray
Derrick Mathis Dylan Ford Special Education
Maymuna Akter Samiyah Garmon-Hand Serina Bernard
Grishma Patez Asma Weathers Isaias Aviles
Ria Kumar Felicia Bell
Max Peters Mariame Kamamo
Rachel Hauben Shariff Brown
Robert Galli
English Jaheim Bowers
Language Learners Christopher
Alexandra Rondon- Fredericksen
Graylin Moore-
Pulgar
Sekou Bamba Goldwire
Sk Nasser Uddin Tyjir Whitney-Newman
Claudia Del Carmen
Richard Dalton
Barrientos Wysil Register
Family and Consumer World Languages
Alphonsus Rahardjo
Science
Brendan Boyer
Alexandra Rondon-

Pulgar
Jayson Tremayne

Brown

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C SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
H Historical, Community, and Honoree Scholarships
O Mendenhall Tyson................................................................................................ Hena Ansari

Mendenhall Tyson...............................................................................................Tina Chibane
Mendenhall Tyson...................................................................................... Ummayh Siddiqua

L Mendenhall Tyson........................................................................................... Margaret Smith
UD Union Sunday School.............................................................................. Nikolas Gjidede
UD Union Sunday School..................................................................................Terrel Jenkins

A UD Union Sunday School........................................................................... Tasneem Siddique
UDEA..........................................................................................................Eleni Demetriades
Upper Darby Retired Teachers....................................................................Eleni Demetriades
UD Historical Society...................................................................................... Nusratara Khan

R Daughters of Penelope..................................................................... Christopher Montesdeoca
UDHS Wall of Fame............................................................................................... Ava Tarone
Step by Step Learning Center.........................................................................Violet Mansfield

S Step by Step Learning Center.................................................................................Kolby Neal
DCCC Scholarship Challenge.............................................................................Bryam Tierra
DCCC Scholarship Challenge.......................................................................... Demont Hanks

H DCCC Scholarship Challenge...................................................................Lizbeth Maldonado
DCCC Scholarship Challenge............................................................................Nirvair Sandu
DCCC Scholarship Challenge....................................................................Journey Thompson
I DCCC Scholarship Challenge...................................................................................Kevin Ha
Joseph Batory................................................................................................... Derrick Mathis
Bedrossian Family.........................................................................................Davena Nyenpan

P Bedrossian Family...................................................................................................... Quan Vu
Bilgutay Family............................................................................................ Cordelia Coppola
Steve Bell............................................................................................ John Sanchez-Siguenza

S Lauretta V. Bushar.......................................................................................Yeabesera Seleshe
Carr Family Al Jackson Soccer.................................................................. Jefferson Siguenza
Joanne Christopher....................................................................................... Simaranjeet Kaur
Larry Flood Blue Collar Player...........................................................................Gelan Balcha
Laura P. Patterson................................................................................................ Michelle Bui
Javada Hill Living Legend...............................................................................Skye Lawrence
Jackson Family.....................................................................................................Tammy Tran
Gisela Klein.............................................................................................................. Safa Saud
Conrad Fisher Science and Athletics............................................................ Kalila Poindexter
GV Lingo.............................................................................................................. Fatima Iqbal
Lunden Group......................................................................................................... Max Peters
Lunden Group.......................................................................................................Lucy Fekade
Lunden Group....................................................................................................Mia McMullin
Lunden Group...................................................................................................Rachel Hauben
Lunden Group.................................................................................................... Ishika Sharma
Lunden Group............................................................................................. Alfonsus Rahardjo
Liz McDonald Humanities.................................................................................Bohui Krouba
Elesa Nelson.........................................................................................................Laila Hassan
Frederick Nicholls Social Studies.....................................................................Allison Millett
Padula Family..........................................................................................................Ria Kumar
Padula Family...................................................................................................Jessica Nguyen
Paul Roth Mathematics......................................................................................... Rachel Tang
Lynne Rubenfeld World Language................................................................... Emma Scouten
UD Arts and Education Foundation.................................................................... Sayo Sannoh
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UD FootballAlumni/Boosters..........................................................................Jacob Amatucci H
Arline Sarley...................................................................................................... Roopali Singh O
James Spencer Chemistry.................................................................................. Lauren Stokes L
To Fill the World with Love............................................................................. Katherine Tran A
Todd D. Wagner......................................................................................... Anisha Jeet Rakhra R
S
Memorial Scholarships H
I
Judith Achuff Memorial...................................................................................... Hurit Tadesse P
Ellen M. Barnett Memorial..............................................................................Fatiah Adegbite S
Ellen M. Barnett Memorial................................................................................Zenaib Ahmed
Ellen M. Barnett Memorial...........................................................................Addison Danbury
Ellen M. Barnett Memorial.................................................................................Candice Koah
Ellen M. Barnett Memorial...........................................................................Gabrielle Nguyen
Ellen M. Barnett Memorial.............................................................................Yemima Seleshe
Madison Bierling Memorial................................................................................Denize Cisco
Brammall/Judd Art and Math.........................................................................Julin Wangkham
Gloria Cipolla Memorial...................................................................................Alvina Yousha
James P. Conboy Sr. Memorial.................................................................... Rachel McDonald
Amy Corona Memorial Band........................................................................... Prabhjot Singh
Amy Corona Memorial Choral................................................................Anastasia Balabayev
Greg Crichton Memorial.......................................................................... Gerandarlena Smith
Celeste Donahue Women in Science Memorial.................................................Kimberly Luu
Nancy Rose Wilson Garrison Memorial............................................................Angelina Sims
Nancy Rose Wilson Garrison Memorial..........................................................James Marinelli
Rebecca Grande “Two Thumbs Up” Memorial...........................................Adrienne Thomas
Sharon Gutsche Memorial.........................................................................Emily Nammavong
Richard Hadfield Memorial.................................................................................... Kara Sihler
Elizabeth Harendza Memorial................................................................................Edwina Lai
John L. Harms Memorial........................................................................................ Kayla Puth
Vernon Hilbert Memorial.................................................................................... Cindy Zheng
Will Hurwitz Memorial................................................................................ Caitlyn Anderson
Dr. Marvyn D. Jaffe Memorial......................................................................Christine Rhodes
Thomas Jayes Memorial............................................................................ Maymona Talukder
Leslie Joachim Memorial......................................................................................... Erla Prifti
Lauren Joceville Memorial...............................................................................Amrinder Kaur
Ruth M. Longacre Memorial..............................................................................Jillian McCall
Monae Ragsdale Mabrey Memorial..........................................................................Adam Ha
Marian and Alan MacDiarmid Memorial..................................................... Brandon Atiencia
Richard Maxwell Memorial................................................................................. Sneha Philip
Dennis McNamara Memorial............................................................ Nicole Moreno Andrade
Martha J. Menz Memorial...................................................................................... Dylan Ford
Richard Mowrer Sr. Memorial................................................................... Michael Krakovitz
Wayne Norton Memorial..................................................................................William Moore
Dr. Thomas O’Brien Memorial.................................................................................. Asad Ali
Harry and Laurie Oleynick Memorial............................................ Alexandra Rondon-Pulgar
Kate Partridge Memorial.....................................................................................Bianca Willis
Lillian Pecori Peters Memorial...................................................................Stephanie Orellana
Almarin Paul Phillips Memorial..................................................................... Adorkor Allotey
Rejoy Reji Memorial.......................................................................................... Nusrat Mumu
Jonathan Schmidt Memorial.............................................................................. Jack DiPrimio
Brad Schoener Memorial........................................................................... Mohammed Hoque
Lewis O. Thayer Memorial...............................................................................Zunaira Khalil

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C Lewis O. Thayer Memorial.............................................................................. Roza Mwamba
H Lewis O. Thayer Memorial................................................................................Fabion Quiles

Lewis O. Thayer Memorial................................................................................ Sekou Bamba
Lewis O. Thayer Memorial................................................................................... Luca Menta

O Lewis O. Thayer Memorial.................................................................................AudreySmith
Lewis O. Thayer Memorial................................................................................. Fojlul Hoque
Lewis O. Thayer Memorial...............................................................................Amaiya Payne

L William Weber Memorial................................................................................. Ethan Wharton
William Weber Memorial................................................................................... Curtis Everett
William Weber Memorial............................................................................ Camille Goodison

A William Weber Memorial................................................................................... Isatou Mboob
William Weber Memorial......................................................................................Aniksa Eley
Graduating Class Scholarships

R Class of 1962.................................................................................................. Romana Naznin
Class of 1963 Memorial.....................................................................................Jayson Brown

S Class of 1987................................................................................................ Nafis Chowdhury
Class of 1994................................................................................................Lorena Zambrana
Class of 1997........................................................................................................ Ankur Sinha

H Class of 1998............................................................................................ Taherin Chowdhury
Class of 2009................................................................................................. Alexander Dicus
Class of 2021..................................................................................................... George Okyne
I Class of 2021.................................................................................................. Margaret Jensen
Class of 2021............................................................................................................ MD Sadat
Class of 2021.........................................................................................................Priya Verma

P Class of 2021........................................................................................................ Erin Colsher
Class of 2021......................................................................................................Cierra Everett
Class of 2021.................................................................................................. Justin Randolph

S Class of 2021.............................................................................................. MD Safatuzzaman
Class of 2021........................................................................................................Nouho Kone
Class of 2021..................................................................................................... Megan Brown
Class of 2021.............................................................................................. Goodness Ibikunle
Class of 2021................................................................................................. Amariah McCoy
Class of 2021...................................................................................................... Shareef Jones
Class of 2021........................................................................................................ Ayah Brown
Class of 2021.......................................................................................................MD Akhanda
Upper Darby School District Scholarships
UD Administrators and Supervisors..................................................................... Asiful Islam
UD Educational Support Professionals.......................................................Jossy Pineda-Diaz
Upper Darby High School Scholarships
Honor Society........................................................................................................Kaur Harvir
DECA/Anthony Fortuna....................................................................................Marie Jimenez
Principal’s....................................................................................................... Jayson Williams
Principal’s............................................................................................................. Elyas Himdi
Principal’s.............................................................................................................Kimberly Ly
Principal’s....................................................................................................................Thao Vo
Principal’s...............................................................................................................Katelyn Do
Principal’s................................................................................................. D’Nayzah Heyward

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Scholarship Committee.......................................................................................... Kiera Hunt H
Scholarship Committee.............................................................................. Lexie McCullough O
Scholarship Committee........................................................................................ Alana Smith L
Scholarship Committee............................................................................... Alishbah Shahzad A
Scholarship Committee......................................................................................Allan Thomas R
Scholarship Committee.................................................................................... Sadman Sarker
Scholarship Committee.................................................................................. Francine Owusu
Scholarship Committee...................................................................................... Salid Koroma
Scholarship Committee.........................................................................................Syeda Islam
Scholarship Committee........................................................................................ Isha Kamara
Scholarship Committee..................................................................................... Ciara Brennan
Scholarship Committee......................................................................................... Rafi Hassan
Scholarship Committee................................................................................. Naledi Mathuthu
Scholarship Committee..................................................................................... Nahomi Jeune
Scholarship Committee........................................................................................Rished Khan
Scholarship Committee.................................................................................. Aulani Freeman

Home and School Associations S

Aronimink Home and School......................................................................... Rakasia Speight H
Aronimink Home and School......................................................................... Daniel McBride I
Bywood Home and School.......................................................................Kolin Johnson-Trice P
Bywood Home and School........................................................................................ Nika Bey S
Highland Park Home and School........................................................................... Tracy Phan
Highland Park Home and School.............................................................Timothy Gangadeen
Highland Park/Hillcrest Teaching.................................................................Kevin Chasiluisa
Hillcrest Home and School............................................................................... Kylie Donahue
Hillcrest Home and School..................................................................................... Ian Lengua
Primos Home and School...............................................................................Jessica McPoyle
Senkow Home and School................................................................................ Tausif Rahman
Stonehurst Hills Home and School.................................................................... Israel Adegbie
Westbrook Park Home and School....................................................................... Ryan Moyer
Beverly Hills Student Council............................................................................Ruchira Sinha
Drexel Hill Home and School.............................................................................Helen Gjergo
Drexel Hill Home and School............................................................................Grace Sheeler

Upper Darby High School Home and School Association

UDHS Home and School College.......................................................................... Justin Xaio
UDHS Home and School College..................................................................Cassidy Gorman
UDHS Home and School Leadership..................................................................... Zahin Saaz
UDHS Home and School Leadership................................................................ Devon Branch
UDHS Home and School Leadership............................................................... Princess Kpalu
UDHS Home and School Leadership.......................................................... Kimberly Dwarka
UDHS Home and School College....................................................................Fanta Doumbia
UDHS Home and School College.......................................................................Soripul Islam
UDHS Home and School Performing Arts............................................................Sara Abbate
UDHS Home and School Vo-Tech......................................................................Tyler Santora
UDHS Home and School Art.................................................................................Amy Smith

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

N Sara Abbate
Isreal Adegbie

O Fatiah Adegbite
Nawshin Ahmed
Adorkor Allotey
Jayson Brown

R Tina Chibane
Cordelia Coppola
Josue Denis
Curtis Everett
Lucy Fekade
Dylan Ford

S Timothy Gangadeen
Jessica Gian
Nikolas Gjidede

O Camille Goodison
Cassidy Gorman
Laila Hassan

C Rachel Hauben
Elyas Hindi
Kiera Hunt
Richard Hymms

I Asiful Islam
Terrel Jenkins
Harvir Kaur

E Bohui Krouba
Ria Kumar
Kimberly Luu

T James Marinelli
Isatou Mboob
Mia McMullin

Y Romana Naznin
Emily Nammavong
Davena Nyenpan
Jessica Nguyen
Stephanie Orellano
Alfonsus Rahardjo
Sayo Sannoh
Emma Scouten
Yeabsera Seleshe
Ishika Sharma
Ummayh Siddiqua
Tasneem Siddique
Roopali Singh
Ruchira Sinha
Maggie Smith
Hurit Tadesse
Ava Tarone
Quan Vo
Julin Wangkham
Jayson Williams
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NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY N
O
Sara Abbate NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY R
Nawshin Ahmed
Zeinab Ahmed Robin Barthelemy S
Adorkor Allotey Skye Lawrence O
Laila Hassan C
Hena Ansari Skye Lawrence I
Josh Charles Harvir Kaur E
Tina Chibane T
Denize Cisco NATIONAL FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY Y
Cordelia Coppola
Hongtho Dang Rachel Hauben
Makayla Darrah Hena Ansari
Eleni Demetriades Dylan Ford
Jack DiPrimio Hena Ansari
Katelyn Do Dylan Ford
Curtis Everett
Lucy Fekade Rachel Hauben
Dylan Ford Rawan Ahmed
Jessica Gian Cordelia Coppola
Cassidy Gorman Naimah Dristi
Rachel Hauben Lucy Fekade
Richards Hymms Jannatul Hossain
Asiful Islam Richard Hymms
Terrel Jenkins Margaret Jensen
Amrinder Kaur
Harvir Kaur Harvir Kaur
Simranjeet Kaur Amy Smith
Cassidy Kong
Bohui (Chris) Krouba NATIONAL SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY
Ria Kumar
Kimberly Luu Tasneem Siddique
Daniel McBride Emma Scouten
Mia McMullin Jillian McCall
Emily Nammavong Nawshin Ahmed
Jessica Nguyen Ava Tarone
Davena Nyenpan Mia McMullin
Sneha Philip Anisa Eley
Zahin Saaz Daibie Espinosa
Sayo Sannoh
Emma Scouten Camille Goodison
Evon Series Kimberly Luu
Alishba Shahzad Alvina Yousha
Ishika Sharma
Ummayh Siddiqua NATIONAL SCIENCE HONOR SOCIETY
Tasneem Siddique
Roopal Singh Ummayh Siddiqua
Ruchira Sinha Jessica Gian
Amy Smith
Maggie Smith Tasneem Siddique
Lauren Stokes Alfonsus Rahardjo
Maymona Talukder
Ava Tarone Megan Brown
Katherine Tran Denize Cisco
Tammy Tran Anisa Eley
Ethan Wharton Curtis Everett
Martha Williams Nayab Iqbal
Alvina Yousha Harvir Kaur
Raiden Louanphom
Kimberly Luu
John Sanchez-Siguenza
Kara Sihler

ALMA MATER

What is this which morning sunlight
Gilds with golden beams?

’Tis our Upper Darby High School
Castle of our dreams.

(Chorus)

Raise the chorus, keep it ringing
Loud her praises tell

Hail to thee, beloved High School
hail to thee, all hail!