Keystone Oaks High School celebrated its 62nd graduating class on Friday, May 29, 2026. This year’s 142 graduates plan to pursue 62 career paths at more than 43 post-secondary institutions across the country. Two students have committed to serving in various branches of the United States Armed Services. 

 

Class of 2026 Distinguished Graduates

• Bryce Ryan Altenbaugh has earned more than 100 hours of community service and has served as an officer for the Math Club. Bryce is planning to study actuarial science at Robert Morris University.
• Santino Vincent Baverso has earned more than 100 hours of community service and has served as an officer for the Math Club. Santino is planning to study economics at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Lucy Rosalind Acton Brooke has earned 170 hours of community service and was a drum major for the Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles Marching Band. Lucy is planning to study nursing at Penn State Behrend.
• Natasha Dorrian Acton Brooke has earned more than 470 hours of community service and was a percussion leader for the Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles Marching Band. Natasha is planning to study wildlife rehabilitation at Lees-McRae College.
• M Pele Ellenberger has earned 160 hours of community service and was a captain for the Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles Marching Band Visual Ensemble. M is planning to study bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Randen Michael Eury has earned 100 hours of community service and was a co-captain of the Varsity Boys Tennis team. Randen is planning to study economics at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Payton Jean Hamilton has earned more than 120 hours of community service and was the Senior Class treasurer. Payton is planning to study pre-law at Bethany College.
• Marqua Aaron Howard has earned more than 100 hours of community service and was a captain for the Varsity Cross Country team. Marqua is planning to study nursing at Carlow University.
• Elijah Hubinsky has earned 105 hours of community service and was a co-captain for the Varsity Cross Country team. Elijah is planning to study engineering at Penn State University.
• Alexandria Lyn King has earned nearly 150 hours of community service and was a percussion section leader for the Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles Marching Band. Alexandria is planning to study history at American University.
• Emily Lynn Lambert has earned more than 215 hours of community service and was the President of Future Business Leaders of America. Emily is planning to study nursing at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
• Jason Daniel Leung has earned more than 110 hours of community service and was an officer for the Math Club. Jason is planning to study electrical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Cailyn Marie Lockhart has earned more than 140 hours of community service as was a Drum Major for the Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles Marching Band. Cailyn is planning to study music education at Slippery Rock University.
• Ava Marie Mathews has earned nearly 100 hours of community service and was a shift leader at her place of employment. Ava is planning to study business at Duquesne University.
• Kaitlyn Elizabeth Moore has earned nearly 170 hours of community service and was an assistant stage manager for the Stage Crew. Kaitlyn is planning to study environmental engineering at Arizona State University, Tempe.
• Brenna Joy Purcell-Butchko has earned nearly 180 hours of community service and was a manager for the KOffee Shop, a counselor for Camp Invention, and a host trainer at the Olive Garden. Brenna is planning to study mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Amelia Lily Scott has earned nearly 190 hours of community service and served on the executive committee for Girls Who Code. Amelia is planning to study data science at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Alisha Thapa has earned 255 hours of community service and was the President of Student Senate. Alisha is planning to study mechanical engineering at Lehigh University.
• Addison Sara White has earned nearly 125 hours of community service and was the Secretary of Medical Careers Club. Addison is planning to study bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Madison Williams-Powell has earned 100 hours of community service and was President of the Eradicate Hate Club. Madison is planning to study acting, with a dance and business minor, at Slippery Rock University.

 

Class of 2026 Accolades

Excellence in Education Department Awards

• Art - M Ellenberger
• Business - Anthony Liebro
• Data Science - Amelia Scott
• English - Bryce Altenbaugh
• Family & Consumer Science - Abigail Krchmar
• Foreign Language - Emma Smith
• Math - Santino Baverso
• Music - Lucy Brooke
• Physical Education - Nate Rohe
• Science Department - Elijah Hubinsky
• Social Studies Department - Ethan Moore
• Technology Education - Casey Rich

Society of Women Engineers Certificate of Merit

• Alisha Thapa

Future Business Leaders of America State Qualifiers

• Emily Lambert
• Metta Lloyd
• Sean O’Brien
• Aly Simon

Community Service Award

• Castle Shannon Borough - Alexia Neal
• Dormont Borough - Natasha Brooke
• Green Tree Borough - Emily Lambert

Challenge Program - 1st Semester

• Academic Excellence - M Ellenberger
• Academic Improvement - Lexi-Xuan Nguyen-Koch
• Community Service - Amelia Scott
• STEM Award - Talia Smith
• Attendance - Jason Leung

Challenge Program - 2nd Semester

• Academic Excellence - Brenna Purcell-Butchko
• Academic Improvement - Sara Aldes
• Attendance - Jason Leung
• Community Service - Abigail Krchmar
• STEM Award- Domingo Lux Tojin

PMEA All-State Music Festivals

• Lucy Brooke - All-State Orchestra Festival
• Kate Moore - All-State Concert Band Festival

Lakyn Shelleby Memorial Scholarship

• Cailyn Lockhart

Keystone Oaks Education Association Memorial Scholarships

• Future Teacher Scholarship - Taylor Gigliotti
• Future Teacher Scholarship - Jayden Seymour
• Post-Secondary Scholarship - Alisha Thapa
• Post-Secondary Scholarship - Addison White
• Michael J. Orsi Memorial Teaching Scholarship - Abigail Krchmar

Presidential Educational Excellence Silver Award

• Lydia Deimel
• Randen Eury
• Brody Fingers
• Anthony Liebro
• Domenic Paladino
• Emma Smith

Presidential Educational Excellence Gold Award

• Bryce Altenbaugh
• Santino Baverso
• Lucy Brooke
• Natasha Brooke
• M Ellenberger
• Elliot Gorman
• Payton Hamilton
• Elijah Hubinsky
• Alexandria King
• Kada Lamonde
• Jason Leung
• Cailyn Lockhart
• Kaitlyn Moore
• Sean O’Brien
• Brenna Purcell-Butchko
• Amelia Scott
• Gabriel Starkey
• Alisha Thapa
• Addison White
• Madison Williams-Powell

National Honor Society

• Bryce Altenbaugh
• Claire Auses
• Santino Baverso
• Lucy Brooke
• Lydia Deimel
• Emily Domhoff
• M Ellenberger
• Randen Eury
• Payton Hamilton
• Elijah Hubinsky
• Alexandria King
• Avaly Marchand
• Kaitlyn Moore
• Sean O’Brien
• Brenna Purcell-Butchko
• Eltay Sagynbekov
• Talia Smith
• Amelia Scott
• Alisha Thapa
• Addison White
• Madison Williams-Powell

Parkway West Career & Technology Center National Technical Honor Society

• Dakota Bristol - Electrical Systems Technology
• Joshua Giuntini - Carpentry
• Hannah Koehler - Veterinary Assistant Technology

Skills USA National Qualifier

• Adam O’Connor - Cyber Security

South Hills Area School Directors Association Distinguished Student Performance Award

• Montserrat Rosete-Coyomatzi
• Liam Whittaker

 

Class of 2026 Athletic Accomplishments

• Varsity tennis players Lael Nowlin and Alisha Thapa qualified to compete in both the WPIAL AA Section Singles and Doubles events. Varsity tennis players Remi Johnston and Amelia Scott also qualified for the WPIAL AA Section Doubles event. 
• Girls senior soccer players Alyssa Simon and Madeline Arment were named to the Section 1-AA All-Section Team. 
• Boys senior soccer player Brody Fingers was named to the Section 1-AA All-Section Team. 
• Varsity girls volleyball players Kylie Stahl and Addison White were named to the Class 2A All-Section 2nd Team and Kaylin Philistine was named to the Class 2A All-Section 3rd Team. 
• Senior football players Sean O’Brien, Owen Gearhart, Carmen Pellarin, and Nate Rohe were named to the All-Conference 1st Team; Carmen Pellarin, Owen Gearhart, and Dylan Jones were named to the 2nd Team. 
• Varsity boys basketball player Erond Jakupi was selected to play in the Roundball Classic at Geneva College. He also scored his 1,000th career point during the 2025-2026 season and was named the All Section 3A, Section 2 Player of the Year.
• Senior basketball players Erond Jakupi and Joseph Colton were named to the All Section 3A, Section 2 1st Team. 
• Varsity girls basketball player Hannah York was named the All Section 3A, Section 2 Player of the Year and was selected to play in the Roundball Classic. Varsity girls basketball players Hannah York and Kailyn Brannon were named to the All Section 3A, Section 2 2nd Team. 
• Varsity wrestlers Jeremy Wagner, Dylan Jones, and Domingo Lux-Tojin earned 1st, 3rd, and 5th places, respectively, at the Northern AA WPIAL Wrestling Individual Championships. Jeremy Wagner and Dylan Jones earned 4th place in the WPIAL AA Individual Wrestling Championships and competed in the Southwest PIAA AA Wrestling Regional Championships. 
• Varsity boys volleyball players Brody Fingers and Andrew Rich were named to the Class 2A All-Section 3rd Team. 
• Senior Carmen Pellarin won the WPIAL AA Boys High Jump championship event and earned 2nd place in the PIAA AA Boys High Jump championship event.  
• Seniors Talia Apollon, Alyssa Simon, and Hannah York, qualified for the WPIAL AA 4x100 relay event. 
• Varsity tennis players Randen Eury and Beckett Wargo qualified to compete in the WPIAL AA Section Singles, Sections Doubles, and Doubles Finals events. 
• Congratulations to the following varsity athletic teams that qualified for the WPIAL playoffs this year and to the seniors who competed on these teams:
  • Varsity Girls Volleyball
  • Varsity Girls Soccer
  • Varsity Football
  • Varsity Girls Basketball
  • Varsity Boys Basketball
  • Varsity Flag Football
  • Varsity Baseball
  • Varsity Softball