Johnson College celebrated its 107th Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, May 7, 2026, at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s continued growth. The new venue provided expanded space for the College’s increasing number of graduates and created a more unified experience for students from both the Scranton and Hazleton campuses.
The ceremony recognized students who completed rigorous programs leading to Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees and academic certificates in a wide range of high-demand fields.
Ethan Gardiner ‘25, a proud Johnson College alumnus and maintenance technician specializing in automated equipment and controls at Lineage, delivered an inspiring commencement address, encouraging graduates to embrace their victories, big or small, continue to learn, and support others.
The ceremony also spotlighted outstanding student achievements. Valedictorian Jake Ryan and salutatorian Hanaa Gohsler, both graduates of the Architectural Drafting & Design Technology program, shared powerful messages reflecting on perseverance, growth, and the transformative experience of their time at Johnson College.
The event was live-streamed on the College’s YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/live/IFvJz9VEGA8?feature=share.
Following is a list of the spring 2026 graduates:
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS
Computer Information Technology
Holden Aylesworth, Nicholson
Michael L. Bromage, Scranton
Cameron Walter Connor, Carbondale
Michael Rafael Fernandez Medina, Scranton
Kael A. Heflin, Lake Ariel
Michael R. Kishel, Pittston
Steven Michael Kollar, Trucksville
Jacob Mutsavage, Throop
James Phillips, West Wyoming
Nicholas Shimo, Scranton
Richard Joseph Stopa, Taylor
Ragu Nath Subedi, Scranton
Gregory Lake Sumski, Scranton
Drew Wrobel, Dickson City
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ally Plantz, Clarks Green
Malana Vega, Carbondale
Kori Yencho, Throop
Radiologic Technology
Dilyara Akhmedova, Scranton
Katie Lynn Crum, Milanville
Samantha Fundaro, Bushkill
Laura Rene Jackloski, Wyoming
Shelby Kerr, Springville
Jean Paul Marcano, Hanover Township
Andrew Robert Martin, Jefferson Township
Gavin Munro, Milford
Alyssa Marie Resio, Old Forge
Molly Reynolds, Scranton
Erica Jade Shearer, Hughestown
Syanah Jayd Triplin, Johnstown
Arron Yocius, Mountain Top
Veterinary Nursing
Andrew Abrams, Moscow
Charlize Simone Barhite, Clifford Township
Kelsey Christina Busch, Leesport
Lindsey Gannon, Honesdale
Liberty N. Graves, New Milford
Brooke Ann Kellogg, Honesdale
Jessica Miller, Mechanicsburg
Alyssa Nichole Nicholas, Watsontown
Brooke Summer Richardson, Lake Ariel
Sierra Lynn Stonier, Monroe Township
Samantha L. Warner, Montrose
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Kenneth B. Cotton Jr., Clifford Township
Cameron Hedgelon, Honesdale
Kody Madrigal, Tafton
Tyler Martinelli, Mountain Top
Aiden Perez, Jessup
Architectural Drafting & Design Technology
Abagayle Lynn Glaush, Wilkes-Barre
Hanaa Gohsler, Dickson City
Aiden Krehel, Waverly
Jacob Nielsen, Archbald
Ronald John Pritchard Jr., Damascus
Jake Ryan, Factoryville
Tyton Vokes, Dalton
Automotive Technology
Cristal Abreu, Scranton
Andrew Adonizio, Wilkes-Barre
James Hancock, Clarks Green
Brendan Hauser, Dunmore
Lucas S. Lorenzetti, Throop
Camron D. Mcmillan, Scranton
Edward Peguero, Scranton
Joseph Pezanowski III, Mayfield
Mia Royce, Moosic
Noah A. Wijaya, Roaring Brook Township
Aviation Technology
Tahj Bond, Scranton
Pierry Chatelain, Scranton
Michael Allen Fordham Jr., Greentown
Raphiel Garcia Hidalgo, Scranton
Frank Goodwin, Jessup
Jaylen James-Thomas, Wilkes-Barre
Tanner Robert Little, Mountain Top
Logan Rehrig, Barnesville
Amara Rubino, Henryville
Connor David Steele, Archbald
Biomedical Equipment Technology
Amari John Grey, Henryville
Joseph Kologe, Scranton
Michael Lee, Jefferson Township
Jonathan Merlen, Springbrook Township
Giulian Morell, Dunmore
Nicholas Novak, Old Forge
Lilith Rooney, Springbrook Township
Frank Ryan Tanana, Olyphant
Eli Titus, Nichols, NY
Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology
Connor Angelo, Hudson
Evan J. Bernardi, Clarks Summit
Grayson J. Coar, Honesdale
Luke Harvatine, Kingsley
Paul MacDonald, Scranton
Mason Miluszusky, Richmondale
Civil Design Technology
Anthony Herman, Milford
Diesel Truck Technology
Thomas William Bartrige, Gouldsboro
Noah Bender, Scranton
Aiden Bird, Olyphant
Nico T. Colachino, Olyphant
Gerard Dolinsky, Scott Township
Joshua Keifer, Lake Ariel
Corey Lesnefsky, Moscow
Devon Muro, Madison Township
Mark Nagle, Greenfield Township
Christopher Steve Rosa, Scranton
Tyler J. Werlick, Lake Ariel
Jayden Williams, Scranton
Electrical Construction Technology
Edgar A. Acevedo, Scranton
Julius Asencio, South Abington Township
Nicholas Austin, Moosic
Gianna Bangs, Berwick
Nicholas Barahona, Clarks Summit
Jacob Benczkowski, Kingston
Harrison Birch, Clarks Summit
Logan Burakiewicz, Exeter
Brayan Calcano Ventura, Shamokin
Preston Casey, Carbondale
Thomas Collins, West Pittston
Cameron Collins, Jermyn
Liam Crolly, Dunmore
Cayden DeGroat, Shohola
Matthew Dolan, Hazle Township
Brent Edlind, South Abington Township
Guillermo S. Gutierrez, Hazleton
Jacob Halapin, Moscow
Maximus X. Harden, Swoyersville
Christian Harkins, Carbondale
Emanuel J. Hernandez, Scranton
Joseph Tyler Homentosky, Archbald
Trevor Jones, Clarks Summit
Henry Korman, Lakeville
Kevin Kozlowski, Augusta, NJ
Ian D. Leachey, Roaring Brook
Jeremy R. Lewis Jr., Susquehanna
Ryan William Lynott, Scranton
Ricky Mackrell, Dickson City
Daniel J. Marcus, Greeley
Anthony J. Martin, Waymart
Max Medina, Hazleton
Carter Michael Mistishin, Lake Ariel
Alden Read Moss, Hawley
Reid Olsen, Milford
Gavin Padula, South Abington Township
Shamar Peaten, Jessup
Jacob Michael Pepper-Kosakevitch, Peckville
Jordan Rafalko, Old Forge
Thomas Raniero, Milford
James W. Reimold, Drums
Carlos R. Romero Rodriguez, Dunmore
Keith Rowlands, Jermyn
Jonathan A. Sacchetti, Scranton
Gianni Salmond, Scranton
Anthony Santarsiero, Dunmore
Aiden Sheperis, West Pittston
Matthew Shilling, Scranton
Luke Snyder, Duryea
Seamus Spangenberg, Falls
Evan Stabinski, Scranton
Alexander J. Stabinski, Scranton
Zachary K. Staples, Carbondale
Andrew Paul Styborski, Dalton
Braedyn D. Tinsley, Blue Bell
Shane E. Toolan, Clifford Township
Michael Wall, Olyphant
Joshua John Wanick, South Abington Township
Kenneth Warren, Montrose
Joshua Wayman, Jermyn
James Wohlleber, Hazleton
Matthew Zekus, Forty Fort
Liam Zero, Dunmore
Electronic Engineering Technology
Aidan J. Brace, Old Forge
Arnaldo Catamora Hoylar, Ransom Township
Jericho Thomas Doll, Clifton Township
Julian Krenitsky, Clarks Summit
Henry James Lazo, Clarks Summit
Liam Lidy, Lake Ariel
John Mackey, Mayfield
Sara A. Olshan, Tunkhannock
Caiden D. Stancik, Clarks Summit
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology
Braeden Nicholas Alvord, Clifford Township
William Henry Byrne VI, Scranton
Carter Chichura, South Abington Township
Anthony G. DeFilippi, Honesdale
Jason B. DeManicor, Clifford
Edward Fox, Scranton
Nicholas George, Exeter
Mason Gronkowski, Swoyersville
Jason Havens, Dingmans Ferry
Logan Heaney, Clarks Summit
Evan Joseph Hofsommer, Scranton
Colin A. Joyce, Scott Township
Skyler E. LeClere, Beach Lake
Benjamin Miller, Scranton
Carter Michael Mistishin, Lake Ariel
Jon Mosser, Bethany
Sean J. Munson, Nanticoke
Matthew Neumann, Duryea
Logan Nichols, Scott Township
Aiden Luscher Notz, Scranton
Matthew Pantucci, Pittston
Austyn Daniel Pugh, Waymart
Jacob Dylan Riebe, Old Forge
Vincent M. Rinaldi, Scranton
Christian J. Rivera, Wilkes-Barre
Bryant O. Rodezno, Scranton
River Rogers, Scranton
Ozjan Sayfullayev, Scranton
Vincent Scotti, Taylor
Joshua T. Souza, South Abington Township
Vincent R. Tomasetti, Lake Ariel
Mechatronics Technology
Jace Peoples-Trimmer, Lakeville
Garek J. Petraitis, Scranton
James A. Watt, South Abington Township
Welding Fabrication & Manufacturing Technology
Garrett William Hawk, Kunkletown
Ella Tyler, Tunkhannock
Heather Blaine, Berwick
Stephen Henry Hunter Cantner, Clarks Summit
Michael Capurso, Milford
Michael Chapman, Archbald
Cole Chesna, Honesdale
Robert A. Demian Jr., Waymart
Nikolas Harris, Honesdale
Ethan Robbins, Greenfield Township
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Building & Property Maintenance
Stanley Biniewicz, New Milford
Gregory F. Leonard Jr., Hazle Township
Johnathan Levine, Scranton
Trey Perry Rucker, Pittston
Milagros Sosa, Carbondale
Norvensky Celimat Valcourt, Scranton
Cybersecurity Analytics & Operations
Paul Davis, South Abington Township
Herline Fleury, Scranton
Diana Klaudia Mannick, Archbald
Diesel Preventative Maintenance Technology
Hannah Jane Mackaliunas, Scranton
Gerson Vasquez, Scranton
Industrial Technology
Jacob Davis, Mahanoy City
Sean M. Lee, Throop
Justin Nieves, Hudson
Jesika Sterling, Dunmore
Welding Technology
Paul Bidwell, Scranton
Joshua Bivins, Honesdale
Ryan C. Breiten, Dalton
Hannah Bronson, Jefferson Township
Cameron M. Celli, Dunmore
Prakesh Chaitram, Scranton
William Clapp, Wyalusing
Logan Clouse, Lehighton
Robert C. Cowger, Scranton
Shawn R. Giblin, Honesdale
Kaiden Hallock, Milford
Matthew Juracka, Summit Hill
Ethan L. Kochmer, Falls
Aiden Learn, Tunkhannock
Yunniel Marinez, Hazleton
Victor Melo, Peckville
Keeley Moser, Fern Glen
Lance Price, Drums
Joseph Shelton, Summit Hill
Brandon J. Sich, Haskell, NJ
Tiffany Weber-Bolcavage, Old Forge
Hunter Zschunke, Hazleton