Class of 2025 Earns More Than $3.29 Million in Merit‑Based Scholarships

Graduates pursuing bachelor’s degrees secure awards worth 2.5 times their families’ four‑year tuition investment

Marian Catholic High School proudly announces that the members of the Class of 2025 who will matriculate to four‑year colleges and universities have accepted a combined $3,290,288 in merit‑based scholarships and grants—an average of more than $73,000 per student. This total reflects merit awards only and does not include any need‑based financial‑aid packages.

“At Marian Catholic, our commitment to Faith, Family, and Tradition translates into real value for our families,” said Michael Brennan ’06, M.Ed., Head of School. “Seeing the Class of 2025 secure more than $3.29 million in scholarships—over double what their families paid in tuition—proves that a Marian education opens doors and repays itself many times over. We are extraordinarily proud of these graduates for their dedication, leadership, and academic excellence, and we look forward to watching them carry the Marian spirit into the world.”

Scholarship Highlights

Total merit scholarships accepted	$3,290,288
Average per student (four‑year college bound)	$73,118
Return on investment	2.5× four‑year Marian tuition
Need‑based awards	Not included in total

Complete Awards & Scholarship Honors – Class of 2025

• President’s Award for Educational Excellence – Carlie Ankiewicz, Giada Barletta, Tyler Berlanda, Erica Boyle, Seleste Burns, Eli Careyva, Isaac Careyva, Derek Dang, Charles DeFrancisco, Olivia Dudeck, EllaRose Fitzgerald, Ava Fritz, Michael Gelatko, Zachery Holt, Zoe Katona, Caitlyn Kovatch, Devan Lin, Aidan Milkovits, Alizabeth Pikitus, Alyssa Porambo, Connor Rehnert, Mia Rinaldi, Peyton Stillman, Julia Ustynoski, Khang Vo, Iona Prunera‑Flores

• President’s Award for Educational Achievement – Elizabeth Burkit, Charles Hower, Racer McGuire, Nathan Davidovich, Chase Hower, Jarielys Nunez, Delaney Erickson, Michael Johnson, Dylan Rodino, Bryan Ferreira, Danica Karlick, Matteo Steffie, Peyton Fetter, Jaclyn Kokosky, Ashton Sullivan, Carly Hasara, Olivia Thomas

• Allentown Diocese Bishop Scholars – Alyssa Porambo, Connor Rehnert

• Arnold Delin Award – Aidan Milkovits

• Bernadette McGinley Award – Kathryn Barron

• Bo Tkach Memorial Scholarship – Tyler Berlanda

• Brian Van Horn Memorial Scholarship – Jarielys Nunez

• DAR Good Citizenship Award – Julia Ustynoski

• Dr. Richard Miller Scholarship Award – Alizabeth Pikitus

• Drums Lioness & Lions Club Service Award – Julia Ustynoski

• Edward & Alice McLaughlin Memorial Scholarships – Tyler Berlanda, Seleste Burns, Olivia Dudeck, Peyton Fetter, EllaRose Fitzgerald, Caitlyn Kovatch, Devan Lin, Matteo Steffie, Samuel Turrano, Khang Vo

• Eileen Moser McGlynn Memorial Journalism Award – Julia Dvorak

• Elizabeth Fedorick Memorial Scholarship – Giada Barletta

• Lee Mantz Memorial Scholarship – Connor Rehnert

• Elsie Tolan Female Scholar‑Athlete of the Year – Olivia Thomas

• Excellence in Mathematics & Science Award / Greater Hazleton Chamber Academic Award – Erica Boyle, Derek Dang, Ava Fritz, Zachery Holt, Zoe Katona, Aidan Milkovits, Alizabeth Pikitus, Alyssa Porambo, Connor Rehnert, Mia Rinaldi

• FOP Lodge 13 George Durilla Memorial Scholarship – Marissa Dutz, Olivia Thomas

• FOP Lodge 13 Law Enforcement Scholarship – Aidan Milkovits

• Hazleton Area Education Association Scholarship – Danica Karlick

• Howard Schaeffer & Associates RE/MAX Real Estate Award – Michael Johnson

• Immaculate Heart Service Society – Carlie Ankiewicz, Kathryn Barron, Tyler Berlanda, Erica Boyle, Marissa Dutz, Julia Dvorak, Ava Fritz, Carly Hasara, Julian Hermany, Michael Johnson, Zoe Katona, Caitlyn Kovatch, Devan Lin, Jarielys Nunez, Alizabeth Pikitus, Alyssa Porambo, Connor Rehnert, Mia Rinaldi, Peyton Stillman, Olivia Thomas, Samuel Turrano, Julia Ustynoski

• Jackie Mitchell Memorial Chemistry Award – Connor Rehnert

• Jennifer Fedorick Memorial Music Award – Jarielys Nunez

• Jim Thorpe Rotary Award – Peyton Stillman

• John J. Campbell Sr. & Jr. Award – Emily Stiawarski

• John E. Morgan Foundation Scholarship – Alyssa Porambo

• John F. McGlynn Love of Sports Memorial Scholarship – Brady Datchko

• John “Jack” Malarkey Male Scholar‑Athlete – Connor Rehnert

• John Philip Sousa Music Award – Elizabeth Burkit

• Joseph DeAngelo Female Scholar‑Athlete Award – Ava Fritz

• Josephine V. Remmel Graduation Scholarship – Peyton Stillman

• Knights of Columbus (Panther Valley) Graduation Award – Connor Rehnert

• Kolonsky‑Monasky Instrumental Music Award – Elizabeth Burkit

• Larry Sabol ’93 Marian Spirit Award – Bryan Ferreira

• Lisa Spokas Memorial English Award – Erica Boyle

• Mahalick Scholarship – Zachery Holt

• Mahoning Area Knights of Columbus 549 Award – Zachery Holt

• Mahanoy City Elks Ladies Auxiliary Civics Award – Zachery Holt

• Marian Blue & Gold Club Valedictorian Award – Erica Boyle

• Marian Blue & Gold Club Salutatorian Award – Connor Rehnert

• Marie R. Engler Graduation Award – Anthony Aguirre, Carly Hasara, Jaclyn Kokosy, Iona Prunera‑Flores, Ashton Sullivan

• McAdoo Lions Club Scholarship – EllaRose Fitzgerald

• Nesquehoning Historical Society Award – Seleste Burns

• Orioles Scouting Scholarship – Samuel Turrano

• Outstanding Senior Vocalist Award – Alyssa Porambo

• Panther Valley Women’s Club Award – Alyssa Porambo

• Peggy Sue O’Donnell Memorial Award – Peyton Stillman

• Racqueline Craig Excellence in Performing Arts Award – Olivia Dudeck

• Racqueline Craig Scholarship – Nathan Davidovich, Charles DeFrancisco, Dylan Rodino

• Robert Fritzinger III Memorial Scholarship – Samuel Turrano

• Robert Fulton Male Scholar‑Athlete Award – Michael Gelatko

• Schuylkill Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus – Carlie Ankiewicz

• Schuylkill County Fire Chiefs Association Award – Matthew Milosh

• Schuylkill County Junior Advisory Board – Devan Lin, Alyssa Porambo

• Schuylkill County Municipal Authority Environmental Stewardship & Water Conservation Scholarship – Michael Johnson

• Schuylkill League Scholar‑Athletes – Aidan Milkovits, Zoe Katona

• Semper Fi Academic Excellence Award – Seleste Burns, Zachery Holt

• Semper Fi Distinguished Athletic Award – Nathan Davidovich

• Semper Fi Musical Excellence Award – EllaRose Fitzgerald, Devan Lin

• St. John XXIII Holy Name Society Graduation Award – Aidan Milkovits

• Thomas & Bridget Cannariato Most Improved in Theology Award – Jarielys Nunez

• Tracy McElmoyle ’93 “Marian Spirit” Award – Delaney Erickson

• Travelers Protective Association of America Altruism Award – Jarielys Nunez

• West Penn Lions Scholarship – Madison Kattner

• William E. Dearden Foundation & The Hershey Company Continuing Education Scholarship – Erica Boyle, Samuel Turrano

For more information about the 57 Graduates of the Class of 2025 or to learn more about how you can enroll at Marian Catholic to have access to these great opportunities, please contact: Mary Milosh, Director of Enrollment Management, Marian Catholic High School, 166 Marian Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252, Phone: (570) 467‑3335, Email: mmilosh@mariancatholichs.org, Website: www.mariancatholichs.org