Lincoln High School Top Nine & Graduating Class of 2023

The Lincoln High School graduating Class of 2023 will receive their diplomas Thursday, June 1st, during a ceremony scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Helling Stadium in Ewing Park.

Lincoln High School is graduating 89 students with nine students receiving high honors.

Students will follow 2022-23 classes for the last time on Wednesday. A senior walk thru all buildings is also scheduled for Wednesday.

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The top nine students listed in alphabetical order with photos below.

Gianna Marie Fotia, daughter of Joe and Lisa Fotia. Gianna plans to attend Robert Morris University to major in Statistics and Data Science. Gianna is a Member of National Honor Society, President of French Club, Member of Student Council, Member of Club Hope, Member of Ellwood City Culture Club, Participant in LHS Peer Leadership and Mentorship Program. Her achievements include: Certificate of Merit from the Society of Women Engineers, Lions Club Student of the Month, 2020 Peer Leadership Award, Six-year recipient of President’s Award for Educational Excellence, Robert Morris University Merit Scholarship, Robert Morris University Honors Program and Scholarship, Robert Morris University Women’s Leadership and Mentorship Program and Scholarship, Robert Morris University Colonial Legacy Award, Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Scholarship, Lions Club Student of the Month Scholarship, Wolves Club Den #2 of Ellwood City Scholarship, The Dennis M. Norman Memorial Scholarship, Howell and Lois Williams English Scholarship, French Club Scholarship, Ben Carson Scholarship, Tommy Novosel Foundation Scholarship, and Divine Grace Social Club Scholarship

Madylin Maron Galbreath is the daughter of Kathy Galbreath. Madylin plans to attend Grove City College to pursue a career as a child advocacy lawyer. Madylin’s activities include: Founder of child abuse awareness club, KidsToo, 4-year varsity golf and tennis athlete, Junior/Senior Class Treasurer, Senior High Student Council President, Ellwood City Culture Club Treasurer, National Honor Society Treasurer, Mock Trial, National Academic Games competitor for eight years and named National Outstanding Senior, Peer Leadership, Ellwood City Television (ECTV) news anchor, Unified Bocce Club member, team qualified for State Playoffs two consecutive years, finished 3rd at PIAA State Championships 2023, Girls Golf WPIAL Finalist, Girls Tennis WPIAL Section Singles Semi-Finalist. Awards include:  National GE-Ronald Reagan Foundation Scholar, National Alexander Hamilton Scholar, National Equitable Excellence Scholar, Horatio Alger Scholar, U.S. Presidential Scholar National Semifinalist, United States Youth Senate, DCU for Kids Scholar, First Commonwealth Bank Scholar, Innovation in Education Scholar, JCI Senate Foundation Scholar, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award, Voice of Democracy Scholarship Essay winner, Heisman High School Scholarship School Winner, President’s Award for Educational Excellence, Elek Brown Memorial Award,  Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Lions Club Student of the Month, American Legion Leadership Award, Junior and Senior Class Leadership Award.

Aliya Michelle Garroway, daughter of Bill and Nicole Garroway. Aliya plans to attend Saint Francis University to major in Accounting. Aliya’s activities include: Softball, basketball, National Honor Society, Student Council, German Club.
Her achievements include: Tri County Principals and Athletic Directors Scholarship, Justin David Hart Memorial Scholarship, and Saint Francis University Founders’ Scholarship

Morgan Elizabeth Hooker, daughter of Brian and Kathy Hooker. MOrgan plans to attend Robert Morris University with a goal of becoming a mathamatician. Morgans activities include: National Honor Society, Varsity Volleyball (Co-Captain), Senior High Student Council (Dance Co-Coordinator), Spanish Club, and EC3. Morgan’s achievements include: High Honor Graduate, RMU Merit Scholarship, RMU Honors Program, RMU Colonial Legacy Scholarship, RBCEA Award, and RIV-ELL Entrepreneurship Certificate.

Jack Henry Landis, son of Brad and Shannon Landis. Jack plans to pursue a 4-year engineering degree at Penn State University to become a chemical engineer. Jack’s activities include: President of Ellwood City Culture Club (EC3), Vice President of National Honor Society, Member of German Club, Member of Peer Mentorship, Pizza Joe’s Ellwood City Employee, and Easter Egg Hunt Volunteer. Jack’s achievements include: Hungarian Home Scholarship, Penn State Presidential Scholarship, High Honor Graduate, 11th and 12th Grade Leadership Award, Senior Outstanding English Award, Presidents Education Award, and Lions Club September Student of the Month.

Ryan Terry Odom, son of Roger and Deepa Odom. Ryan plans to attend University of Pittsburgh to become a computer engineer. Ryan’s activities include: Esports Club (Vice-President), International Showcase, Jazz Band, Marching Band (Operation Manager), National Honor Society, Soccer, Tennis, Unified Sports Club (Bocce): 11 (Captain), 12 (Co-Captain), Volleyball (Co-Captain), and Research Advisor for Thinkhro.org (A nonprofit). Ryan’s achievements include: Howell & Lois Williams English Scholarship, Nicholas N. Nixon and Anne M. Nixon Engineering Award, and Tuition Exchange Scholarship – University of Pittsburgh (full tuition).

Hunter James Rock, son of James and Jodi Rock. Hunter plans to serve as an Officer in the Marine Corps and attend the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Hunter’s activities include: Boy Scout Troop 806 (Various), Keystone Boys State (Party Chairman, Lt. Col. State Police, Senator), EC Marching Blue Band (Secretary, Librarian, Operations Manager), Musical (Portrayed Fester, Willy Wonka, Jesus), Concert Choir (Region Chorus Rep.), Cross-Country (Captain), Track-and-Field (Captain), Tennis (Captain), Class President (Grade 10, 11, 12), Senior High Student Council (Secretary), Spanish Club (President), SAVE Club (Treasurer), EC LEO Club, NHS (Secretary), Culture Club, and French Club. Hunter’s achievements include: 4-Year Marine NROTC Scholarship, Lincoln High School High Honor Graduate, Eagle Scout, MAC Athletic Scholarship, Lions Club Student of the Month, VT Highty Tighties Scholarship, VT Emerging Leaders Scholarship, Howell & Lois Williams Biology Scholarship, Outstanding Senior Choral Award, 4-Year Presidential Award for High Honors, Appointment to District/Region Chorus (Gr. 11, 12) (Region 12), and Appointment to District Band (Gr. 11, 12).

Hayden Zachary Slade, son of Doug and Jennifer Slade. Hayden plans to attend the University of Notre Dame to major in Computer Science and Mathematics. Hayden’s activities include: Games to Give (Co-director/Co-founder of 501(c)(3) nonprofit), Pep Band, Marching Band (6 year member, Vice President and Tuba Section Leader), Concert Choir, School Musical (participated 6 years, most recently as John the Baptist/Judas in Godspell), History Club (Vice President), German Club (Treasurer), Drama Club, National Honor Society, Enrichment Club, Trinity Lutheran Church (Council member, chancel choir member, lector), Ellwood City Civic Chorale, Carpenter’s Project, and Keystone Boys State. Hayden’s achievements include: Lincoln High School Class of 2023 Valedictorian, National Merit Scholar, Coca-Cola Scholar, Carson Scholar (8 years), Eagle Scout (Troop 806), PSSDAR 2022 Outstanding Youth Volunteer, Ellwood City Lions Club Student of the Month, Outstanding Band, Science, and Mathematics Awards, PMEA District 5 and Region 1 Chorus, Lawrence County All Star Band, PMEA District 5 Band, Perfect Attendance Award (9-12), College Board National Rural and Small-Town Recognition Scholar, AP Scholar Award, Notre Dame Club of Pittsburgh Scholarship, Thomas J Watson/IBM Scholarship, Robert & Janice Barensfeld/Ellwood City Historical Society Scholarship, Wolves Club Den #2 of Ellwood City Scholarship, Trinity Lutheran Church Scholarship, Lincoln High School Choral Department Scholarship, Venezie Sporting Goods and Apparel Scholarship, Turner Community Development Scholarship, and Howell & Lois Williams Biology Scholarship

Grady Lincoln Smith, son of Doug and Joanne Smith. Grady plans to attend Gannon University to become a Physician Assistant by attending a 5-year Accelerated Masters Program. Grady’s activities include: Drum Major – LHS Marching Blue Band, Secretary – Class of 2023, President – National Honor Society, Vice President – Student Council, Gifted Program, Boys Varsity Basketball 2021 WPIAL Champs, Co-Captain Boys Varsity Tennis, Secretary/Ellwood City Culture Club, Co-Captain LHS Co-Ed Soccer Club, Historian/LHS History Club, Concert Choir, Blue Band Trombone Section Leader, Varsity Track Team, Musical Stage Crew, Cheer – School Mascot, Unified Bocce Team – Partner, Jazz Band & Rock Band, German Club, Boy Scout Troop 806, Moraine Trails Council, Games to Give, Co-Founder/Co-Director, First United Methodist Youth Volunteer, Ellwood City Civic Chorale, Ellwood City Carpenter’s Project, American Legion Post 157 Volunteer, Yellow Ribbon Girls Volunteer, SOZO – Youth Group Ellwood City & Victory Church, Club Hope Foundation Volunteer, Grace Community Church Volunteer, Order of the Arrow (Scouting Honor Society), and Member of the National Eagle Scout Association. Grady’s achievements include: Eagle Scout, Troop 806 Moraine Trails Council, Carson Scholar Program 9 time recipient, President’s Education Award, National Honor Society, High Honor Roll, Boys Nation Senator Alternate for State of Pennsylvania, Keystone Boys State Mayor, Pennsylvania Supreme Court 300th Anniversary Statewide Essay Contest 1st Place, KDKA Hometown High-Q Participant, Outstanding Social Studies Award, STEM K’Nex State 2nd Place Competition Participant, National Academic Games Participant, Rotary International Distinguished Service Award, American Legion Outstanding Citizen Award, Ellwood City School Board Commendation, Ellwood City Borough Proclamation, Lawrence County All-Star Band – Trombone (6 years), Lawrence County Sports Net Play of the Game, Heisman High School Scholarship Male Winner for Lincoln High School & State of Pennsylvania, Howell & Lois Williams Biology Scholarship, First Commonwealth Bank Scholarship, Hagan Scholarship, Cindy Pertile Alumni, Legacy of Caring Scholarship, Tri County Principals/Athletic Directors Scholarship, Wolves Club Den #2 of Ellwood City Scholarship, Daffin’s Candy Scholarship, Mel Booher Memorial Scholarship, Anthony Pietrcollo Memorial Scholarship, Del Mar Golf Course/Jack Feerrante Memorial Scholarship, Ellwood City Rotary Club/Genevive Blank Scholarship, Weingartner Family Scholarship, Ellwood City Class of 1957 Scholarship, The Lions Club Student of the Month Scholarship, St. Vincent de Paul Society Scholarship, National Honor Society Scholarship, National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship, Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award, Burger King Scholars Award, Gannon Presidential Full Tuition Scholarship, and Gannon Schuster Memorial Music Scholarship