(OCTOBER 21, 2023) – The Lehighton Education and Athletic Foundation (LEAF) held its 2023 Graduates of Distinction Banquet on October 21st, 2023 at the Lehighton American Legion, Post 314, Lehighton, PA. These graduates are individuals who LEAF has recognized for their accomplishments at Lehighton Area High School, their significant contributions to society and their achievement of notable success in their chosen profession. The Graduates of Distinction for 2023 are:
- Dr. Darryl K. Ahner (1986)
- Lt. Col. (Retired) George D. Brennan II (1957)
- Jean Buskirk (1989)
- Dr. Megan Barry Schroeder (2002)
- Col. (Retired) Kenneth Snyder (1937)
LEAF president Tim Tkach welcomed the honorees and those in attendance. He praised the 2023 Graduates of Distinction for their impact in their chosen careers and the lasting impressions they left with so many students and co-workers. All of the honorees served as mentors and role models during their time at Lehighton High School and their journey through their chosen professions.
LEAF is a registered, independent nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support for students and programs while promoting creativity, innovation, and excellence in the Lehighton Area School District. LEAF has been privately established to cooperate with the Lehighton Area School District in supporting educational programs and extra-curricular activities that are outside of the school district’s operational budget.
LEAF 2023 Graduates of Distinction
From left to right:
- Lt Col (Ret) George D. Brennan II (1957) Accepted by brother Robert Brennan and daughter Mary Catherine McGoldrick
- Dr Megan Barry Schroeder (2002) Accepted by her mother and father, Christine and Maj Gen (ret) Jay Barry
- Col (Ret) Kenneth Snyder (1937) Accepted by daughter Stacey Sheckler and wife Pauline Snyder
- Dr Darryl K. Ahner (1986) Accepted by Dr Ahner and his mother and father Elaine and Maynard Ahner
- Jean Buskirk (1989) Accepted by mother Eileen Buskirk and sister Amy Buskirk-Beers
LEAF 2023 Graduates of Distinction and Past Graduates of Distinction
From left to right:
- LEAF President Tim Tkach
- Lt Col (Ret) George D. Brennan II (1957) Accepted by brother Robert Brennan and daughter Mary Catherine McGoldrick
- David L. Warner – 2022 honoree
- Maj Gen (Ret) Jay Barry – 2016 honoree
- Dr Megan Barry Schroeder (2002) Accepted by her mother and father, Christine and Maj Gen (ret) Jay Barry
- Col (Ret) Kenneth Snyder (1937) Accepted by daughter Stacey Sheckler and wife Pauline Snyder
- Dr Darryl K. Ahner (1986) Accepted by Dr Ahner and his mother and father Elaine and Maynard Ahner
- Jean Buskirk (1989) Accepted by mother Eileen Buskirk and sister Amy Buskirk-Beers
