Senior Award Ceremony hosted in the high school auditorium on Thursday, May 21.

Graduating seniors earn nearly $180,000 in scholarships supported by the Penn Manor community

Members of the Penn Manor Class of 2026 received nearly $180,000 in scholarships and awards during the 59th Annual Commencement Awards Ceremony, held May, 21, 2026, at Penn Manor High School.

Over 120 students received over 180 scholarships to assist them with their college and career plans after high school. The awards included 110 Penn Manor Education Foundation (PMEF) scholarships, totaling $140,000.

See the full list of awards and scholarships.

The awards are supported by local individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. Among the awards are several large scholarships.

Luke DeVinney received the $14,000 Lee “Todd” Amigh Memorial Scholarship, established in 2022 for a student pursuing an environmental education degree.

Chloe Wolf received seven awards, including the $5,000 Luthercare Nursing Scholarship, for a total of over $10,000.

Katelyn Breidenstein received the $5,000 Bree Taryn Caffey Memorial Scholarship, also established in 2022, to support a nursing student.

Lincoln Rachor received the $5,000 Donald Pollock Scholarship, to support a student studying accounting or math; Katherine Hamill received the $5,000 Joan Pollock Scholarship, which supports a student pursuing a health care career.

In addition to these scholarships, 15 Penn Manor seniors enrolled in Lancaster County Career & Technology Center programs earned scholarships and awards. 

We can’t thank our community members and businesses enough for their generosity in supporting Penn Manor students as they pursue education after high school.

Congratulations and best wishes on your future endeavors to these students!