June 6, 2024

USC awards 322 diplomas to the Class of 2024

Upper St. Clair High School celebrated the 322 members of the Class of 2024 during commencement ceremonies on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in the high school’s stadium.

Student Council President Daniel Seewald kicked-off the event with an inspirational message and Senior Class President Gregory Boughner delivered the student welcome. Student speakers included Isaac Bernstein, Brian McFerran and Vir Kamat.

Dr. Timothy Wagner, principal, praised the Class of 2024 for its ability to unite in times of happiness and difficulty.

“Whether the next step for you is crystal clear or perhaps still coming into focus, and whether your next step is education, employment, enlistment, entrepreneurship, or something unique to your own life, I am confident that your highly developed determination, mixed with the strong character that you have shared with this community, will create a path for you in our greater world that will bring you both satisfaction and joy,” Dr. Wagner said.

In his remarks, Dr. John Rozzo, superintendent of schools, reminded the Class of 2024 of the significance of being present and appreciating each moment.

“As you stand on the cusp of a new adventure, remember that the future will come in its own time. There will be new challenges to face, new goals to achieve, and new dreams to pursue,” Dr. Rozzo said. “But tonight, please set all of that aside. Tonight is about celebrating you—your hard work, and your successes. As you move forward, embrace each moment. Remember it is in these moments – both big and small – that life actually happens.”

Twenty-four students were recognized as valedictorians, including Amanda Christine Aidar, Ryan Arya, Alexandra Itzel Berkoski, Isaac Theodore Bernstein, Matthew Bordenstein, Natalie Marie, Campagna, Marco William Carone, Mustafa Taha Disbudak, Boshi Dong, Joseph Alexander Donnelly, Henry Lawrence Ginsburg, Alexandra Gianna Kramer, Leah Esther Levine, Colin Xingyun Liang, Hunter Fitzpatrick Maher, Anna Josephine Makoul, William Nicholas Manning, Leo Masse, Caroline E. Murphy, Mahir Navin Parmar, Rohit Sattuluri, Asha Puri Segall, Irene Yap and Isabella Zhang.

The Class of 2024 includes 10 International Baccalaureate Diploma candidates. Those students include Natalie Marie Campagna, Theeya Chen, Joseph Alexander Donnelly, Averi Lynn Elsbury, Alexandra Gianna Kramer, Stephen F. Meyer, Henna Palosuo, Anisha Manish Patel, Jan Alexander Sames and Aahna Sinha.

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View the 2024 Commencement program