Charleroi Area High School prom royalty
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May 15, 2026

Charleroi Area High School prom royalty

Charleroi Area High School will host its 2026 prom Friday evening at the Core Event Center in Irwin. This year’s prom court members are, from the front row to back row, from left, Lilly Withers, Shennen Dzurinko, Janie Dzurinko, Charlee Wagner, Ava Henderson, Anna Kondratowicz, Derek Karpiak, Caden Carson, Dylan Klinger, Brock Henderson and Avery Klein. Missing from the photo are court members Jackson Keranko and Cherish Green. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

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