Frazier High School announces top graduates
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May 28, 2026

Frazier High School announces top graduates

Commencement for 82 graduates will be held at 7 p.m. Friday.

For the MVI

Frazier High School in Perryopolis will hold its 2026 commencement at 7 p.m. Friday in the Frazier High School auditorium. There are 82 graduates.

Class of 2026 valedictorian is Lucas Elliott Salaway. Salutatorian is Jonah Scott Erdely.

Lucas Elliott Salaway is the son of Jason and Jennifer Salaway of Jefferson Township. He plans to further his education in the honors program at West Virginia University in the fall. He will be majoring in mechanical engineering. In addition, he will be a member of the (The Pride) WVU Marching Band.

Jonah Scott Erdely is the son of Jason and Amy Erdely of Jefferson Township. Jonah will further his education in the honors program at Seton Hill University in the fall. He will be majoring in mathematics as well as data analytics and plans to further his education by pursuing his Master of Business Administration. In addition, he will be a member of the Seton Hill wrestling team.

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