Rory N Rafferty

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
NHS, Leo Club, Student Government, FBLA, ECC, Club Esperanto, Track and Field

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
My AP Biology class was one of the most memorable. Going into my junior year I knew I wanted to major in something with science but couldn't pick between biology and chemistry. The class was challenging because it really forced me to change my study habits and apply the knowledge I had retained. Finishing the course I had gained a surplus of knowledge and  was certain that my future was going to include both sciences.

What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
School events like Mini-Thon and the Blue and Gold Games

What are your plans for after graduation?
I plan to attend PSU and major in Biochemistry

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I would like to obtain a Masters in Biochemical Engineering

Madison G Reger

Tyrese A Reid

Matthew Stephen Reinhart - “Matt”

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Baseball

What are your plans for after graduation?
I am already working full time for Jerry and Sons Landscaping and Construction, but I plan on advancing into the union to be a heavy equipment operator. 

Owen Bryce Reinhart

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Choir, Band, Drama Club, Football, Track & Field, NHS

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Joining choir my freshman year was the most impactful decision of my high school career because I was introduced to all of my amazing friends and extremely supportive and caring director.

What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
My friends that I’ve known for a majority of my life

What are your plans for after graduation?
Attending Gettysburg College to play D3 Football and pursue a major in Music Education

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
To find a career that I’ll be able to enjoy for the rest of my life. 

Marissa Lindsay Rementer

Destini Marie Rivera

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Fitness class made a big impact on me because it helped me get even more motivated to workout and to learn new exercises and tips.

What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
Football games and homecoming dances

What are your plans for after graduation?
Getting a job in a salon 

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I hope to go to cosmetology beauty school and further my dream in becoming a cosmetologist.

Melina Rose Rivera

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Tennis, track, club esperanto, student council, fbla, writers club, and Academy scholars 

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
I really enjoyed a lot of my classes throughout the years. The teachers were all fantastic and were passionate about what they taught. 

What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
I love how we are seen as people and not just a number. Teachers and staff actually care about you. I will also miss all my friends that I've gotten to know. 

What are your plans for after graduation?
I will be attending Kutztown University to major in business and minor in political science 

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I hope to expand my social networking and own my own business. 

Tamia Amerah Robinson

Anjenise Dianne Robles

Atom Jacob Roese

Erica Lynn Rossiter

Hannah Liane Rowland

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
The girls soccer team

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
I suffer from anxiety which causes me to struggle in social situations. This has always impacted me greatly on the days where my teachers were assigning group work. I frequently felt singled out and alone, too afraid to ask other students if I could join their group. I would often be left sitting at my desk crying because I did not find a group to work in. I have always felt uncomfortable in social situations like this. Usually, I begin to grow comfortable in my classes and find a group within time that I begin to easily work in. This however never happened in my Anatomy class with Mr. Austin. I spent many days doing extra work at home because the anxiety attack I was having in my desk prevented me from being productive in class. Mr. Austin took note of this and began assigning me to a group of girls to work with. so I was no longer left alone. Although many may think it is childish for me to need a teacher to put me in a group to work with, it was helping me overcome the discomforting anxiety I was feeling in the class. I do not think Mr. Austin and the welcoming girls I was working with realize how helpful they were towards me. Such a small gesture goes a long way as it definitely made the group work I always dread bearable, even sometimes enjoyable. 

What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
The lunch ladies greeting me every morning when I grabbed breakfast

What are your plans for after graduation?
Attend King's College in Wilkes Barre for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
To pay back the students loans I will rack up during my college years, and maybe make an impact in the science/health industry. 

Kayla Bethany Rowland

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Soccer

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Miss Day

What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
Tech bus rides

What are your plans for after graduation?
Military - Army

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I hope to be a registered nurse.

Zachary John Rozanski

Gianna Marie Ruggie

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Tech open house 

What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
My friends 

What are your plans for after graduation?
College

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
In my career I would like to become a police officer.

Shyanne Arielle Rumer

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Enjoyed art classes

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Loved teachers like Mr. Hansley, Mrs. Lychock, Mrs. Mayer, Mr. Moyer and Mr. Bardman

What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
One thing I will miss most is gaining the opportunity to meet new people/friends and getting the chance to build lifelong friendships.

What are your plans for after graduation?
To major in nursing

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I hope to go to college and become a nurse.

Ethan Paul Rundell

Cole Anthony Sacco

Logan Hunter Sam

Madison Patricia Sanfelice

Eden Anthony Sanville

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
ECC, Reading Olympics

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Humanities taught me how to write essays, take notes, and generally be successful

What are your plans for after graduation?
Attending Dickinson College

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
Becoming an editor