CVHS Schedules Graduation Ceremony

When the Conestoga Valley High School (CVHS) Class of 2021 graduates at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, on Friday, June 4, at 7 p.m., two of the students will address the gathering. Francesca Satiro and Shaylee Daniels took different views toward the presentation they will make to friends, family, classmates, and school staff members.

"I am going for a comedic approach to lighten things up," shared Satiro. "I want to step away from the COVID-19 approach." Satiro plans to recognize the accomplishments of the class members and to express her pride in the students, but she will also make jokes in the spirit of a roast. "It's meant to be funny," she said. "I am proud of you even though (things could have) been better."

In the fall, Satiro plans to attend Juniata College in Huntingdon to major in politics, economics, and philosophy. She said that her years at CVHS have had a profound effect in shaping her future. "I found who I am at CVHS," said Satiro, who noted that the contributions of teachers and groups she joined changed her view of her future. "I walked in with a totally different expectation (of what I would do with my life), and I found organizations that brought out what I am meant to do."

Daniels opted for a more traditional approach in her speech. "I talk about the obstacles we faced this year and the adaptations the class was able to make," she said. "I recognize how (different) groups were able to adapt to new situations." Daniels noted that although the Class of 2021 did not have a traditional senior year, she felt that her classmates made the most of the situation and developed perseverance and other skills they will use in the future. In the fall, she plans to attend Lafayette College in Easton, where she will study government and law.

Daniels pointed out that she is thankful for the connections she made at CVHS through the organizations she was involved in. "I tried three new sports and a bunch of clubs," she said. "I made friends (with students) and connections with teachers, and I helped in the community. I don't know if I would have made those connections anywhere else."