Ss. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BASEBALL TEAM - YOUR PIAA 3A STATE CHAMPIONS!

What a way to end an amazing season with senior, Andrew Dankanich, hitting a grand slam! We are so, so proud of all of you!

Final from Happy Valley 12-0 in 5 innings.
Stay tuned for information on celebrations.

Our baseball team is in the PIAA State Championship today at 1:35pm at Penn State! We are so proud of all our players and can’t wait to cheer them on today.

If you’re not able to make it in person you can watch online here: https://nfhsnetwork.playonsports.live/baseball.php?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY2a9RiTq6NI7WK2O5Xa9M3ApJOSOet6xzdbp6eAzW-5C2zk2fY4pdlEHc_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw OR listen to the live broadcast via Bob Long Sports on YouTube.

GO SAINTS!

Today we officially congratulate the *newly graduated* Ss. Neumann Goretti Class of 2024! 🎉 We are proud to say each one of these students is a stellar example of SNG’s core values of compassion, courage and commitment.

We know that each of our 140 graduates will do amazing things post-graduation! If you missed it, be sure to check out our students' extraordinary plans for their futures in our

Congratulations, once again, to the Class of 2024! 🎓 👏

This evening, we began our graduation celebration with Baccalaureate Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul.
Archbishop Pérez presided, with the pastors of our local parishes concelebrating. It was a beautiful beginning to an exciting few days.

We hope you can join us tomorrow at 10:00 in Subaru Park for our commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024!

Seniors, share your photos from today and tomorrow with for a chance to be featured on our social media pages.

With graduation ceremonies only an hour away, we spotlight our Valedictorian - Emelia Valentino! 🎉

Emelia will be attending Villanova University as a Communications major with the plan to minor in Business as well.

💬 Why did you choose Villanova University?
🗣 "I chose Villanova University not only for its outstanding academics but also for its strong campus community, which is built on the values of Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas — Truth, Unity, and Love."

💬 What are your career aspirations?
🗣 "I want to work within or around the sports industry in a position that allows me to make a positive social impact."

💬 How has your high school experience helped you grow as a person?
🗣 "My leadership roles in the National Honor Society, yearbook, and soccer team have allowed me to not only learn more about myself but have also given me invaluable life and work experiences that will be important as I transition into college."

Congrats, Emelia! We are very proud of you! 🎓

As our graduation ceremonies begin shortly, we spotlight our Salutatorian - Sophia Cheng! 🎉

Sophia will be attending Johns Hopkins University as a Biomedical Engineering Major.

💬 Why did you choose Johns Hopkins University?
🗣 "I loved Johns Hopkins' curriculum for my major, biomedical engineering, because it's very hands-on. I also appreciate Hopkins' community, ideals, and strong academics and research."

💬 What are your career aspirations?
🗣 "I want to work at a company that makes medical devices."

💬 What's the best decision you've made during your time in high school?
🗣 "Joining various clubs was the best decision I made during high school. They allowed me to meet and connect with many people and develop a variety of skills."

Congrats, Sophia! We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations to the following 27 members of the Class of 2024 who are continuing their academic and athletic careers next year! We can't wait to see all the good that you do.

Karmon Bambara, Football - East Stroudsburg
Jonathan Blue, Football - Livingston
Samier Bromfield, Football - East Stroudsburg
Christian Cerone, Baseball - Millersville
Joseph Gallagher, Baseball - Rowan-Cumberland C.C.
Jimmy Gallo, Baseball - Rowan-Cumberland C.C.
Matt Guokas, Boys’ Basketball - Saint Joseph’s
William Gural, Baseball - Rutgers-Camden
Larenzo Jerkins, Boys’ Basketball - West Chester
Evan McCoach, Baseball - Rutgers-New Brunswick
Ke'Lari Murphy, Girls’ Flag Football - Immaculata
Khaafiq Myers, Boys’ Basketball - Saint Joseph’s
Jabril Nuriddin, Football - East Stroudsburg
Jayce Park, Baseball - Old Dominion
Santino Pharma, Baseball - Rowan-Cumberland C.C.
Kahmir Prescott, Football - Nebraska
Khari Reid, Football - Duke
Koren Robinson, Football - Millersville
Abu Saccoh, Football - Livingston
Billy Smith, Baseball - Holy Family
Mike Spina, Baseball - Rowan-Cumberland C.C.
Jaden Todd, Football - Eastern
Mekhi Wharton, Football - Livingston
Amir Williams, Boys’ Basketball - Hofstra
Christian Williams, Football - Mansfield
David Wise, Football - Temple

Congratulations, Kanaa Wesley! 🎉 Kanaa will be attending Cheyney University as a Biology Major with a concentration in Nursing.

💬 Why did you choose Cheyney University?
🗣 "I chose Cheyney not only because of my full-ride scholarship but also for the family feel they presented to me when I went to Accepted Students Day."

💬 What are your career aspirations?
🗣 "My career aspiration is to become a Nurse Practitioner and open up my own practice."

💬 Tell us about a person who made a lasting impact on your time in high school.
🗣 "A person who has made a lasting impact on my high school experience is Ms. A! No matter what, she has always been there to listen and give me advice, especially in times when I didn't want to hear it, and for that, I will forever be grateful for those special moments."

Congrats, Kanaa! We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Giavanna Yarbrough! 🎉 Giavanna will be attending Neumann University as a Nursing Major.

💬 Why did you choose Neumann University?
🗣 "I chose this school because when I first set foot on campus, it immediately felt like home. Out of all the campuses I visited, this one stood out the most and made me feel comfortable, peaceful, and like a place where I can accomplish things without distractions."

💬 What are your career aspirations?
🗣 "To become a travel pediatric nurse so that I can travel the world and do the job I love and have worked so hard for."

💬 Tell us about a person who made a lasting impact on your time in high school.
🗣 "My mom, the strongest and most hardworking person in my eyes. Without my mom, I wouldn’t be where I am now. She has been there through all the bumps in my road to becoming a successful young woman. Without her motivation, I would feel lost."

Congrats, Giavanna! We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Ryder Chandra! 🎉 Ryder will be attending Williamson College of the Trades following graduation.

💬 Why did you choose Williamson College of the Trades?
🗣 "I chose this school because of the campus, staff, and it fits Ryder Chandra."

💬 What is your intended field of study?
🗣 "I intend to study power plant technology."

💬 What are your career aspirations?
🗣 "To be my own boss in my career field and create generational wealth."

💬 What's the best decision you've made during your time in high school?
🗣 "The best decision I made was joining the football team and making lifelong friends. Creating memories with the people I’ve meet through out my time at SNG wasn’t a decision but a gift."

Congrats, Ryder! We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Khaafiq Myers! 🎉 Khaafiq will be attending Saint Joseph's University.

💬 Why did you choose Saint Joseph's University?
🗣 "I chose SJU because it met every criteria that was needed for me."

💬 What are your career aspirations?
🗣 "To play professional basketball and own multiple businesses."

💬 How has your high school experience helped you grow as a person?
🗣 "My experience at SNG helped me form lifelong relationships, not only with my classmates but also with my guidance counselors and teachers. They have taught me many important life lessons."

Congrats, Khaafiq! We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Marcel Hill! 🎉 Marcel will be attending West Chester University as an Accounting Major. We are very proud of you! 🎓

💬 What are your career aspirations?
🗣 "I hope to be an accountant."

💬 Why did you choose this path?
🗣 "I hope this path will help me to build wealth."

💬 How has your high school experience helped you grow as a person?
🗣 "SNG has introduced me to great people and has helped me build new friendships. I had great experiences while at SNG.

Congrats, Marcel! We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Jordan Rodriguez! 🎉 Jordan will be joining the Philadelphia Carpenters Union following graduation.

We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Jian Quimen! 🎉 Jian will be attending Pennco Tech studying to become an electrician following graduation.

We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Vincent Marazzo! 🎉 Vincent will be a graduating member of the Class of 2024 and plans to attend a trade school to become an electrician following graduation.

We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Koren Robinson! 🎉 Following graduation Koren will be attending Millersville University.

We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Najea Hankerson! 🎉 Najea will be attending Moore College of Art & Design as a Fine Arts Major.

💬 What are your career aspirations?
🗣 "My career aspirations are to sell my artwork and eventually work up to designing murals or billboards for clients. I am also interested in live painting at weddings."

💬 How has your high school experience helped you grow as a person?
🗣 "My high school experience has taught me that not everything is going to be easy. It showed me that there will be downfalls, but with the right people around me, I can overcome them."

Congrats, Najea! We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Ava Famiglietti! 🎉 Ava will be attending Saint Joseph's University as a Health Sciences Major.

💬 Why did you choose Saint Joseph's University?
🗣 "I chose St. Joe's because of their excellent PA program and the generous scholarships given to me."

💬 What are your career aspirations?
🗣 "I want to become a Physician Assistant, specifically in the dermatology field."

💬 How has your high school experience helped you grow as a person?
🗣 "My high school experience helped me grow as a person because it taught me the importance of friendship and introduced me to amazing people who helped me grow as a person."

Congrats, Ava! We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Abu Saccoh! 🎉 Abu will be attending Livingstone College.

💬 Why did you choose Livingstone College?
🗣 "I chose this school because it was the best fit for who I am."

💬 What are your career aspirations?
🗣 "To pursue a career in the NFL and make my parents proud."

💬 How has your high school experience helped you grow as a person?
🗣 "My high school experience has helped me grow as a person by maturing me over time. My mindset has changed, and I now prioritize my responsibilities."

Congrats, Abu! We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Jesse Robison! 🎉 Jesse will be joining the International Longshoremen's Association following graduation.

💬 Why did you choose this path?
🗣 "I chose to join the International Longshormen's Association because I wanted to follow in a family member's footsteps. I was introduced to the industry a few months ago and started occasionally working on weekends, and quickly fell in love with the job."

💬 What are your career aspirations?
🗣 "My career aspiration is to become a member of the union and work hard so that I can take on a good position within the union."

💬 How has your high school experience helped you grow as a person?
🗣 High school has played an important role in helping me learn responsibility by not only pushing me to achieve my goals, but also helping me develop crucial time-management skills and emphasizing the importance of attendance, all of which can greatly benefit my future career.

Congrats, Jesse! We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Evan McCoach! 🎉 Evan will be attending Rutgers University.

💬 Why did you choose Rutgers University ?
🗣 "I chose Rutgers because it is close to home and it offers exactly what I wanted both academically and athletically."

💬 What are your career aspirations?
🗣 "My career aspirations are to either make it to the MLB or Sports Medicine."

💬 What's the best decision you've made during your time in high school?
🗣 "The best decision I’ve made during my time in high school is joining the baseball team. This team has given me my best memories and my closest friends."

Congrats, Evan! We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Kameron Miller! 🎉 Kameron will be a graduating member of the Class of 2024 and plans to continue their formal education to get a job in computer science or as an electrician.

We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, John Devuono! 🎉 John will be a graduating member of the Class of 2024! We wish him the best of luck as we know he will end up doing amazing things post-graduation!

Congrats, John! We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Dilmary Reyes! 🎉 Dilmary will be attending Neumann University as a Nursing Major.

💬 Why did you choose Neumann University?
🗣 "I chose this school because I fell in love with it in all aspects as soon as I visited, and most importantly, because of its amazing nursing program."

💬 What are your career aspirations?
🗣 "My career aspirations are to become either a Postpartum, Pediatric, L&D, or NICU nurse!"

💬 How has your high school experience helped you grow as a person?
🗣 "My high school experience has helped me grow as a person by helping me overcome challenges, preparing me for the future, building relationships, and most importantly, developing independence."

Congrats, Dilmary! We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Erich Curtin! 🎉 Erich will be joining a construction company following graduation.

We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, James Gallo! 🎉 Following graduation James will be attending Rowan College of South Jersey studying business.

We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Jonathan Blue! 🎉 Following graduation Jonathan will be attending Livingstone College.

We are very proud of you! 🎓

Congratulations, Braheem Jefferson! 🎉 Braheem will be joining IBEW Local 98 following graduation.

💬 Why did you choose IBEW Local 98?
🗣 "I chose this program because it allows me to get paid while learning how to become an electrician. I feel like this sets me up to become the most successful."

💬 What is your intended field of study?
🗣 "Electrician"

💬 What are your career aspirations?
🗣 "My career aspiration is to be able to retire by 30."

💬 How has your high school experience helped you grow as a person?
🗣 "My high school experience has helped me mature as a person mentally and physically. Each year I became a better version of myself because of it."

Congrats, Braheem! We are very proud of you! 🎓