From now until the end of the school year, The Point Press would like to highlight our Senior Class of 2026. Focusing on multiple seniors each week, in no specific order!
Each senior was asked to explain their future plans, identify their favorite high school memory, give a shout-out to someone they will miss, and provide us with a quote or advice as their famous last words.
Lauren Yacullo
Post High School Plans- I plan to attend Monmouth University, major in nursing, and pursue a BSN.
Favorite High School Memory- My favorite high school memory was watching the sunrise with my friends at Senior Sunrise and then going out to breakfast after, as well as having so many opportunities during my senior year.
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I will miss Mrs. Kasyan because she taught in such a great way, and I always learned a lot in her class while still having fun!
Famous Last Words- Enjoy it while it lasts, don’t take everything too seriously, and never forget the memories you make along the way.
Jack Barger
Post High School Plans- Attend college and major in engineering
Favorite High School Memory- Winning the football championship with all my teammates.
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I will miss my football and Wrestling coaches
Famous Last Words- In three years, you won’t remember the test you failed, but you’ll remember the people you sat with at lunch. Prioritize accordingly.
Luis Campaña
Post High School Plans- Looking for an electrician apprenticeship
Favorite High School Memory- Louder Than Life Concert
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- Alexa Padula
Famous Last Words- “They use force to make you do what the deciders have decided you must do.”
Jack Gahagan
Post High School Plans- Stack money
Favorite High School Memory- Going out to lunch with the fellas
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- Coach Ryan and Mrs.Bolger
Famous Last Words- “Do what is right, not what is easy”
Alex Eckert
Post High School Plans- Join the Coast Guard
Favorite High School Memory- Going on snowboarding trips to Vermont.
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I am going to miss Miss Padula the most because she has helped me through everything in high school. From the first time I spoke to her, I knew that I could come to her for anything.
Famous Last Words- “Secure the bag.”
Catherine Halm
Post High School Plans- Get my B.Arch (Bachelors in Architecture) degree as well as my M.Arch (Masters in architecture) in a six-year process.
Favorite High School Memory- My favorite high school memory would be cheering on the sidelines at the football games, it is a feeling unlike any other!
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I will miss Mr. Kearns and stagecraft, it was a class I took all four years and allowed me to be part of the production when I was unable to have the time to devote outside of school! I learned a lot from Mr. Kearns over the years, and I’m proud to be able to take that with me!
Famous Last Words- My greatest advice would be not to put anything off. If you think you might be interested in something, such as a club, sport, or musical, do it – chances are you will not regret it!
Brenna Gahagan
Post High School Plans- To attend a 4 year college and find what I’m passionate about.
Favorite High School Memory- My favorite memories are Junior Prom and all the track meets I ran in!
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I’m really going to miss Mrs. Stabile, Dr. C, and Mr. Speiser so much. I’m also really going to miss all of my friends and my siblings a lot.
Famous Last Words- High school goes by really quick, enjoy the time you have with your friends!
Greysen Kesler
Post High School Plans- Acting for film and television/ Traveling all through out the universe as a space pirate collecting keys of old heroes to get the ultimate treasure
Favorite High School Memory- Performing in Puffs and Beetlejuice
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- BRITISH PEOPLE ARE NOT REAL!!!
Famous Last Words- “It’s about to get wild! So try and stop me!”
Landon Neris
Post High School Plans- Coach sports and be a gym teacher
Favorite High School Memory- Playing sports with my friends
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I will miss Coach Brady and Mrs. Bolger
Famous Last Words- “Don’t be a bum”- Coach Mac
Miles O’Keeffe
Post High School Plans- Go to OCC, play football for a JUCO program or Voleyball for OCC. I’d study Accounting or Finance and then after OCC, I’ll see where the wind takes me.
Favorite High School Memory- Being able to participate in the pep rally as a freshman, going against Joey Mazzaro in a whipped cream pie eating contest where you had to find a piece of bubble gum and blow it to win, hearing everybody chant my name was awesome, but the bubble gum was WAY too small to blow a bubble so they just gave the win to the seniors.
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- Mr. Sis, Coach Ryan, Mrs. Puerto, Dr. J, and of course, Anthony Devlin.
Famous Last Words- “Never listen to negative things people say to you, just be yourself!”
Alyssa Pantaleone
Post High School Plans- Attend Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg Maryland, majoring in Elementary Education and continuing to dance on a D1 team – at some point I would like to travel all 50 states
Favorite High School Memory- Miss D’s algebra 2 class with all my friends and advanced culinary arts
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I’ll miss Mr Speiser, Mr Sislian, Mr Corcuera, and Ms Sal!
Famous Last Words- “I know what’s right, I got just one life… and I won’t back down.” — Tom Petty, “I Won’t Back Down”
Hudson Kianfar
Post High School Plans- Attend a 4-year college, majoring in engineering.
Favorite High School Memory- Going to Pats for lunch every week.
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I’ll miss my friends.
Famous Last Words- “There are two paths you can go by, but in the long run, there’s still time to change the road you’re on” -Led Zeppelin
Keaghan Dellolio
Post High School Plans- University of New Haven: Fire and Arson Investigation
Favorite High School Memory- Probably meeting a lot of my best friends.
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I will probably miss Coach Mac or James Halloran the most
Famous Last Words- “Hmm well I like hot chocolate”-Macklin Celebrini
Abby Johnson
Post High School Plans- A four-year college of some sort, to study business management and marketing
Favorite High School Memory- My favorite high school memory was winning the Shore Conference for outdoor track, the Vietnam trip, all the tennis matches, and just being with my friends
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- Mrs. Fernadenz, Mr. Nelson, Mrs.Bolger, Mrs. O’Connell, Coach Gale, and all my friends
Famous Last Words- “If you let someone say who you are, then you really won’t be who you are” (Girl Meets World)
Ava McCoale
Post High School Plans- To go to the University of South Carolina and major in Business Management
Favorite High School Memory- My favorite high school memory is football games and pep rallies
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- I will miss Julia Bujacich.
Famous Last Words- “Always be prepared, work hard, and compliment others!”
Gunnar Gertsen
Post High School Plans- to explore new career options while going to College
Favorite High School Memory- crew for the play Big Fish with Caroline and other friends
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- Someone I will miss is Mr. Drew, because he is an amazing person to talk with and a great teacher.
Famous Last Words- Put yourself out there, be involved, and be open to new opportunities
Colton Jones
Post High School Plans- Continue to play baseball and to get my Masters degree
Favorite High School Memory- The Lunch Hangouts
Shout Out to Someone You Will Miss- Mrs. Fernandez
Famous Last Words- “Being young is cool, it’s cooler with a muscle car.”
