The Lehighton Education and Athletic Foundation (LEAF) is honored to announce that five Lehighton Area High School graduates have been named as the 2023 Graduates of Distinction. LEAF honors graduates who have achieved a lifetime of noteworthy success in their chosen career and have further distinguished themselves by contributions to society at the local, state or national level.
The five graduates selected for induction into the 2023 Graduates of Distinction are:

  • Dr. Darryl Ahner, Class of 1986
  • Mr. George Brennan, Class of 1957
  • Ms. Jean Buskirk, Class of 1989
  • Dr. Megan Barry Schroeder, Class of 2002
  • Col. (Ret) Kenneth Snyder, Class of 1937

A Graduates of Distinction Banquet will be held on October 21st, 2023, beginning at 6:00 PM at the Lehighton American Legion Post 314. For ticket information contact Tim Tkach at 570-657-6700 or email at

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