Thursday, May 21, 2026

Schuylkill County Students Graduate from Lebanon Valley College


Students from across Schuylkill County were among those recognized during Commencement ceremonies at Lebanon Valley College as the college celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026.
According to the college, 393 undergraduate students participated in the morning Commencement ceremony, while another 215 graduate-level students took part in a separate afternoon ceremony.

Schuylkill County graduates included:

  • Collin Tobin, of Minersville, who received a bachelor of science degree in exercise science. Tobin, a graduate of Minersville Area High School, will continue his education at Lebanon Valley College pursuing a master of athletic training degree.
  • Brendan Lonergan, of Minersville, who received a bachelor of science degree in exercise science. Lonergan, a graduate of Marian Catholic, graduated cum laude and will continue at LVC pursuing a doctor of physical therapy degree.
  • Allyson Babinsky, of Barnesville, who received a bachelor of science degree in exercise science. Babinsky, a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School, graduated summa cum laude and will continue at LVC pursuing a doctor of physical therapy degree.
  • Bryce Soles, of Hegins, who received a bachelor of science degree in computer science. Soles is a graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
  • Angela Werkheiser, of Valley View, who received a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education and special education. Werkheiser is a graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
  • Terra Steigerwalt, of Andreas, who received a bachelor of music degree in audio and music production. Steigerwalt is a graduate of Tamaqua Area Senior High School.
  • Luca Cammarota, of Tamaqua, who received a bachelor of science degree in digital communications. Cammarota is a graduate of Tamaqua Area Senior High School.
  • Ashlyn Houser, of New Ringgold, who received a bachelor of science degree in neuroscience. Houser, a graduate of Tamaqua Area Senior High School, graduated summa cum laude.
  • Brodie Lyons, of Pine Grove, who received a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice. Lyons is a graduate of Pine Grove Area High School.
  • Bryce Schofield, of Pine Grove, who received a bachelor of science degree in environmental science. Schofield, a graduate of Pine Grove Area High School, earned Departmental Honors in Environmental Science and graduated summa cum laude.
  • John Adams, of Minersville, who received a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice. Adams is a graduate of Minersville Area High School.
  • Luke Tobin, of Minersville, who received a bachelor of science degree in biology. Tobin, a graduate of Minersville Area High School, graduated summa cum laude.
  • Abby Adams, of Minersville, who received a master of business administration degree in business administration. Adams is a graduate of Minersville Area High School.
  • Jacob Koch, of New Ringgold, who received a bachelor of science degree in chemistry in ACS chemistry. Koch, a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, earned Departmental Honors in Chemistry and graduated summa cum laude.
  • Macy Curtis, of Schuylkill Haven, who received a master of education degree in education.