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June 5, 2024
HONOR ROLLS

Monessen High School

High honors Honors

High honors Honors

High honors The following students were named to the 2023-24 fourth nine-weeks honor roll at Monessen High School:

Grade 12 Highest honors

Sidney Campbell, Elijah Covington, Madison Galilei, Mariah Hughes, Hailey Johnson, Alexander Merritt, Tylaisha Patrick, Emily Salaske, Matthew Sawa, Joshua Walters, Peyton Wareham, Annikah Williams, Tynia Williams, Harmony Wynn Lacey Caterino, Cole Flatt, MyAsia Majors, Ryleigh Morgart, Oubnee Roberts, Avanti Stitch, Victoria Thore Marcus Behanna, Malachi Edwards, Darius Jones Quinn, Ivianimar Velazquez Marquez

Grade 11 Highest honors

Kendra Jones, Jarrod Madison, Baylee Post Jadyn Bradley, Matthew Moore, Ava Petruska, Devontae Robinson, Carson Skomsky, JaNyjia Towler, Christian Williamson Joshua Behanna, Deborah Garry, Rick Hazuka, Nevaeh Johnson, Ethan Koper, Ismael Lugo, Kaylee Noel, Tianna Patrick, Kendall Veschio

Grade 10 Highest honors

Mia Gaidos, Julia Katwaroo, Lillie Mackey, Tessa Rankin, Thomas Yorty Brayden Crews, Stamatia Crouse, Mina Prosser

Honors

Alijah Davis Bell, Ayvionna Minnie, Jaz’mein Parker, Dariyon Prince

Grade 9 Highest honors

Rayniya Lyons, Jaidyn Rankin, Shania Roberts, Erriol Washington

High honors

Bry’Aunna Cook, Dennis Hawkins, Emmalyn Higgins, Carlos Velazquez Marquez

Honors

Jae’kwon Craggette, Damian Dodson, Joshua Smith

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