Congratulations Kutztown Area High School Class of 2026 Education Foundation Award Recipients!
The Kutztown Area School District Education Foundation is proud to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the Class of 2026. On May 13, 2026, the Foundation awarded 40 scholarships and recognitions, totaling a record-breaking amount of $76,400. This achievement reflects the incredible generosity and commitment of our community donors, who continue to invest in the success and future of Kutztown’s students. Thank you for your continued support!
Blue and White Award – Jack Moriarty
Oscar & Marion Stein Scholarship Award – Jillian Rager
Roland S. Rhode Scholarship – Cassia Cherrie
Roland S. Rhode Scholarship – Haven Fegely
Sharon E. Reeves Memorial Scholarship Award – Emme Sanders
Sean M. Halpin Esquire Memorial Scholarship – Elliot Johnson
The Timothy Breidegam Scholarship – Phoebe Stutzman
Charles Z. Angstadt Memorial Scholarship Award - Torrin Ream
Erma S. Angstadt Memorial Scholarship Award – Jillian Rager
Kutztown Area High School Alumni Award in German – Clara Engel
Kutztown Area High School Alumni Award in Spanish – Jonathan Zay
Kutztown Area High School Alumni Award in Athletics – Addison Blank
Kutztown Area High School Alumni Award in Extra Curricular Activities – Addison Blank
Ruth Grim Leestma Scholarship – Joslyn Diffenbaugh
Randall C. Miller Memorial Baseball Scholarship Award - Christopher Bergstrom
Jonathan Kelley Memorial Scholarship Award – Hannah Schaner
Kutztown Area Teachers' Association Scholarship Award – Jillian Rager
Schumaker Family Community Service Award – Carter Diehl
The Graceful World Award - Elliot Johnson
Lynn Silan Torcolini Engineering & Technology Award – Jack Moriarty
The Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz Music Award – Elliot Johnson
The Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz Music Award – Olivia Vos
Anna Warmkessel Memorial Reading Award – Hannah Sherrer
The George W. Grauer and Anna I. Grauer Educators Scholarship – Jillian Rager
The Howard Dietrich Memorial Award – Tyler McGranahan
The Howard Dietrich Memorial Award – Cayden Ciccone
The John Kander Performing Arts Award – Elliot Johnson
The John Kander Music Award – Reid Justeson
The Maryanne "Bieb" Bieber Hartline Memorial Scholarship – Joslyn Diffenbaugh
Emergency Services Award – Alexander Clauss
Niki Nolte, Class of 2018 Fighting Spirit Award – Madelyn Hillman
KASDEF Alumni Memorial Award – Gabrielle Loeb
Ziegler Family Scholarship – Luke Keller
Ziegler Family Scholarship – Addison Blank
Ziegler Family Scholarship – Soren Walck
KASD Education Foundation Founders Award – Addison Blank
Gregory J. Kuhn Entrepreneurial Scholarship – Carter Diehl
Social Studies Scholarship Award – Joslyn Diffenbaugh
Cougar Tale Award – Kayde Losito
Cougar Tale Award – Jayden Gehris
In addition, two additional Education Foundation awards will be presented on May 28, 2026, during the 2026 commencement ceremony: The John and Laila Silan Valedictorian and Salutatorian Awards. These additional awards will bring the Foundation’s total support for the Class of 2026 to $90,400.
The Education Foundation extends heartfelt congratulations to ALL graduating seniors. Your hard work, dedication, and achievements are truly inspiring!
A special thank you to Dennis Krumanocker for the photos!
