Aliquippa and Hopewell School District's Honored Their Graduates over the Weeekend

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) On Saturday morning just before 11 a.m. Aliquippa High School’s Class of 2020 Commencement Cavalcade left their starting point on Main Street in front of St. Elijah Church they proceeded down Main Street into the city The student’s vehicles were decorated in red and black they , honked horns and waved to bystanders who cheered them on. They were escorted by Aliquippa Police officer/school resource officer Francis Conkle and Mayor Dwan B. Walker and the fire department . They proceeded throughout the city on a designated route which ended at the high school. As they ascended the hill to the front of the high school staff held signs in honor of the 60 graduates, The students were presented with their diplomas when they exited their vehicles. The event was made possible in cooperation with the city and school district.

State Attorney General Josh Shapiro sent the students a message thanking them for all they did, and all they’ll do in their future.”

Hopewell Area High School’s commencement parade was held Saturday beginning at 4 p.m. at the high school, and they traveled the short distance to the Hopewell Shopping Center , then on to Broadhead Road they were accompanied by Hopewell, Independence, and Raccoon Police and Fire Departments. Principal Michael Allison said 129 seniors graduated. Despite the pandemic and online learning, cancelled proms, and other activities leading up to graduation both districts in 15001 had a bright, sunny day for their festivities honoring the Class of 2020.

Photos of both parades are on Beaver County Radio.com

Check out the Photos below from both Parades.

Aliquippa School District

Hopewell School District