Student Action Committee
CAN DO’s Student Action Committee is comprised of local area high school students, who serve as non-voting members of the CAN DO Board of Directors. These students meet once every month and take part in educational workshops covering presentation skills, leadership, public speaking, team building, project management, field trips to local workforce industries/businesses, community service, workforce readiness, and community event planning.
Mission
The program’s purpose is to provide students with practical and hands-on experiences that relate to CAN DO’s service area – defined as the Greater Hazleton Area School District’s geographic location. By engaging in this program, students will learn valuable skills such as organizing community events, developing leadership skills, and building connections with local businesses and resources. This includes engaging with nonprofit organizations and participating in volunteer activities. Such experiences enhance students’ preparedness to enter the workforce and enable them to make meaningful contributions to their community.
Seniors
Alex Composto (Student Chair) – MMI
“My experience with the Student Action Committee has been enlightening to say the least. I never considered myself to be a very business-oriented person, but being a part of the SAC has provided me with a deeper insight into the inner workings of business that I never thought I would be able to experience. I absolutely love being a member of the SAC, and I strive every day to fulfill the responsibilities of my role as chair within the committee. I feel so welcomed within an organization that gives students opportunities that they would otherwise be unlikely to obtain until later on in their careers.”
Javier Vazquez – HAHS
“I am very grateful to the Student Action Committee for the opportunity to help veterans through Operation CAN DO. We learned about how much they need our support and how we can make a difference. This will be an event in my life that I will never forget.”
Luke Palmieri – HAAS
“Being part of the student action committee has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Collaborating with other passionate students to organize impactful projects and events has allowed us to make a positive difference in our community. This opportunity has taught me leadership, teamwork, and the value of giving back.”
Gabriella Breddbenner – HAHS
“During my time on the CAN DO Student Action Committee, I had the opportunity to develop essential leadership and communication skills. Through initiatives such as Operation CAN DO and CAN DO Community Christmas, I have seen the positive impact of student involvement in the community. I was given the chance to explore local businesses and connect with entrepreneurs, gaining valuable insights and advice to become a better leader and community member.”
Erica Boyle – MHS
“The Student Action Committee has opened up so many opportunities for me. It really is a wonderful program. The service projects I participate in are an awesome way to get involved in the community and make a difference. Operation CAN DO has been a significant event in my school and for the community, and it is amazing that we can continue to do this through the SAC.”
Hayden Schwabe – MMI
“Serving on the Student Action Committee has been an incredibly rewarding experience that has deepened my commitment to community service and personal growth. Through various events, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with and engage others, learning the value of service in creating a positive impact. SAC also has been pivotal in developing my leadership skills, continually challenging me to be a better version of myself while emphasizing the importance of giving back. This experience has not only strengthened my dedication to helping others but has also prepared me to lead with purpose and empathy.”
Johncarlos Peralta – HAHS
“My time with the Student Action Committee has allowed me to begin to make an impact in my community. Working with peers to run Operation CAN DO felt great as I was able to make a difference, help veterans, and make my mark on the community through our holiday events!”
Shelli Selby – ICS
“I was so excited when I was given the opportunity to be on the CanDo Student Action Committee; it has been amazing so far! I have made friendships with other like-minded and educated highschoolers from many different school districts, I have learned a lot about CanDo and how it impacts the greater Hazleton Area and even the world, and most importantly, I have gotten a better sense of what I want to do with my future. CanDo has empowered me and believed in me, and I’m happy that I get to spend the rest of the year being involved with the CanDo Student Action Committee!”
Ava Sahaida – WAHS
“I was asked this year to be a part of the CANDO Student Action Committee. I’m so happy I was asked! We meet every month, working to make the community a better place through various pitches and community service projects! I loved the session where we got to make vision boards at the Hazleton Art League!”
Juniors
Ariamdalys Ramos Alvarez – HAAS
Isabella Campbell – ICS
Isabella Horvat – MHS
Ava Genetti – MMI
McKenna Gerhard – WAHS
Graduates
1977
John J. Gabuzda – MMI Prep
Michael Havay – HHS
William McGeehin – BHHS
Mary Ann Michalyshin – WHHS
Douglas Olsen – Freeland HS
1978
Mark Klemow – HHS
Phil Hutton – WHHS
Vincent Garvey – BHHS
Daniel Lobitz – MMI Prep
1979
Michaelene Bogansky – Freeland HS
James Conahan – BHHS
Richard A. DiLiberto, Jr. – MMI Prep
Jeffrey Grant – WHHS
John D. Salata – HHS
1980
Andrew Ladick – HHS
Kim Yeziorski – WHHS
Anthony Christino – BHHS
Cynthia Yacubeck – Freeland HS
John K. Bayless – MMI Prep
1981
Robert Gibbon – HHS
Alan Hersker – WHHS
Robert Havrilla – BHHS
Cynthia Yacubeck – Freeland HS
Gordon Bigelow – MMI Prep
1982
John Andrefsky – HHS
John Staudenmaier – WHHS
Anthony Caccese – BHHS
Lauretta Marankee – Freeland HS
Llewellyn Dryfoos III – MMI Prep
1983
Joseph McMonigle – Weatherly
Russell Fernsler – WHHS
James Ondrey – Freeland HS
David Rosolia – MMI Prep
George Leitner III – HHS
Philip Guza – BHHS
1984
Michelle Ecker – MMI Prep
Rocco Mussoline III – HHS
MaryBeth McGeehan – WHHS
Franklin D. Peiser – Weatherly
William Schultz – Freeland HS
Arthur E. Sweeney – BHHS
1985
Eugene Cherney – MMI Prep
Anthony John – HHS
Paul Dill – WHHS
Jennifer McMonigle – Weatherly
Lynn Starruick – Freeland HS
Deborah Guza – BHHS
1986
? – MMI Prep
? – HHS
? – WHHS
? – Weatherly
? – Freeland HS
? – BHHS
1987
Richard Baran – ?
Jerome Benz – ?
Paul Nasrani – ?
Joseph Student – ?
Stephen Potucek – ?
Chris Pleban – ?
1988
Richard Washko – ?
Gerald Matteo – ?
Charlotte Hoffman – ?
Alexander Price – ?
Jeffrey Nause – ?
Gerald Kulig – ?
1989
Ann Louise Kost – Freeland HS
Jason Chiang – HHS
Monica Martyak – MMI Prep
Jonathan Salazar – BHHS
Jennifer Stefanick – Weatherly
Richard Reba – WHHS
1990
Dominic J. Cusatis – HHS
Chris Scarba – WHHS
Cynthia Zynel – Freeland HS
Darrin Bodner – MMI Prep
Kelly Hart – Weatherly
Brian Getsie – BHHS
1991
Thomas Santopoli – HHS
Jennifer Mowery – Freeland
Jason Eisnber – WHHS
Alyssa Dotte – MMI Prep
Kelli Gallagher – Weatherly
Emil T. Martyak, III – BHHS
1992
Thomas Mussoline – HHS
Chad Searfoss – Freeland
Jennifer Myers – WHHS
Steven Silberg – MMI Prep
George Schneider – Weatherly
Erik Youngblood – BHHS
1993
Molly Gallagher – HHS Academic
Nicole Stanavage – HHS Business
Christopher Gallagher – HHS Vo Tech
Andrew Dulcey – MMI Prep
Brian Sartori – Weatherly
Samuel Lesante – BHHS
1994
Michelle Ferry – HHS Business
Lisa Holly – HHS Vo Tech
Heather Machesko – Weatherly
Sean Nork – HAHS Academic
Melissa Pedri – BHHS
Leena Pelly – MMI Prep
1995
Anne Jorgensen – HAHS
Kellie Mollath – HAHS
Cynthia Waldron – HAHS
Mark Yagalla – Weatherly
Matthew Shupp – BHHS
Adrian Rodrigo – MMI Prep
1996
Enrica Bellucci – HAHS
Judy Gogola – HAHS
Jason Potten – HAHS
Angelique Sustrino – Weatherly
Robert Quinn – BHHS
Gina Franzosa – MMI Prep
1997
Ryan Baran – BHHS
Bradley Boothe – Weatherly
Kristen Grenkevich – HAHS
Vito Logudic – HAHS
Mary Beth Lung – MMI Prep
Maria Marsicano – HAHS
Corey Shalanski – HAHS
1998
Marc Decowski – BHHS
Shannon Dempster – BHHS
Chad Ferrari – BHHS
Jill Franzosa – HAHS
Dustin Holloway – HAHS
Cheryl LaBuz – HAHS
Amanda Bartkus – HAHS
Kelly Poncheri – HAHS
Renee Kovick – HAHS
Rajeev Mohan – MMI
Megan Minor – MMI
Brad Campbell – WAHS
David Breslin – WAHS
1999
Shannon Dempster – BHHS
Chad Ferrari – BHHS
Erica Canzler – BHHS
Amanda Bartkus – HAHS
Kelly Poncheri – HAHS
Renee Kovick – HAHS
Melanie Sarno – HAHS
James LaBuz – HAHS
Charles Wolfe – HAHS
Megan Minor – MMI
Lindsay Washick – MMI
Janelle Heydt – WAHS
Joyce Englehart – WAHS
2000
Erica Canzler – BHHS
Lauren Stefanovich – BHHS
Melanie Sarno – HAHS
James LaBuz – HAHS
Charles Wolfe – HAHS
Jason Brenner – HAHS
Anita Rebarchak – HAHS
Katie Wilson – HAHS
Lindsay Washick – MMI
Daniel Roda – MMI
Joyce Englehart – WAHS
Greg Rohde – WAHS
2001
Lauren Stefanovich – BHHS
Ashley Marie McBrearty – BHHS
Jason Brenner – HAHS
Anita Rebarchak – HAHS
Matthew Makuta – HAHS
Joy Gallagher – HAHS
Kara Licurgo – HAHS
Jennifer Tomashunis – HAHS
Daniel Roda – MMI
Lee Ann Palubinsky – MMI
Greg Rohde – WAHS
Theresa D’Andrea – WAHS
2002
Ashley Marie McBrearty – BHHS
Mary Kathleen Trishman – BHHS
Joy Gallagher – HAHS
Kara Licurgo – HAHS
Jennifer Tomashunis – HAHS
Eugene LaBuz – HAHS
Thomas Otterbine – HAHS
Nassim Sattar – HAHS
Lee Ann Palubinsky – MMI
Jason Boock – MMI
Theresa D’Andrea – WAHS
David Russell – WAHS
2003
Mary Kathleen Trishman – BHHS
Stephanie Stamapoulos – BHHS
Eugene LaBuz – HAHS
Thomas Otterbine – HAHS
Nassim Sattar – HAHS
Meredith LaBuda – HAHS
Dana Brenner – HAHS
Adam B. Quinney – HAHS
Jason Boock – MMI
Nicole Ferdinand – MMI
David Russell – WAHS
Katie Miller – WAHS
Michael Bauder – ICS
Jessica Crowley – ICS
2004
Stefanie Stamapoulos – BHHS
Adam Wufsus – BHHS
Meredith LaBuda – HAHS
Dana Brenner – HAHS
Adam B. Quinney – HAHS
Melissa Ferdinand – HAHS
Sherri Homanko – HAHS
Stephanie Cusatis – HAHS
Nicole Ferdinand – MMI
Thomas Radzwich – MMI
Katie Miller – WAHS
Kasey Minnick – WAHS
2005
Adam Wufsus – BHHS
Jeffrey Eyerly – BHHS
Melissa Ferdinand – HAHS
Sherri Homanko – HAHS
Stephanie Cusatis – HAHS
Adrienne Rebarchak – HAHS
Lisa Molendini – HAHS
Scott Brenner – HAHS
Thomas Radzwich – MMI
Laura Satterfield – MMI
Kasey Minnick – WAHS
Tiffany Titus – WAHS
Christopher Hetkowski – ICS
2006
Jeffrey Eyerly – BHHS
Clark Veet – BHHS
Ian Owens – HAHS
Lauren Goodreau – HAHS
Kelly Pitten – HAHS
Allison Sampson – HAHS
Lacie McGowan – HAHS
John Layton – HAHS
Laurea Satterfield – MMI
Anna Loshakov – MMI
Tiffany Titus – WAHS
Ryan Mokes – WAHS
Christopher Hetkowski – ICS
Nate Carberry – ICS
2007
Ian Owens – BHHS
Ashley Huttenstine – BHHS
Allison Sampson – HAHS
Yanisset Cedano – HAHS
John Layton – HAHS
Drew Samoyedney – HAHS
Holly Schoch – HAHS
Joseph Tombasco – HAHS
Anna Loshakov – MMI
Josi Gula – MMI
Ryan Mokes – WAHS
Nate Carberry – ICS
Kimberly Hoffman – ICS
2008
Ashley Huttenstine – BHHS/MCHS
Drew Samoyedney – HAHS
Holly Schoch – HAHS
Joseph Tombasco – HAHS
Donna Chen – HAHS
Alba Espinosa – HAHS
Kimberly Hoffman – ICS
Robert Weldon – ICS
Josi Gula – MMI
David Lopez – MMI
Dante Palermo – WAHS
Kimberly Gatski – WAHS
2009
Donna Chen – HAHS
Alba Espinosa – HAHS
Sarah A. Farkus – HAHS
John W. Yang – HAHS
Robert Weldon – ICS
Kathryn Knowlden – ICS
David Lopez – MMI
Katie Laputka – MMI
Kimberly Gatski – WAHS
Nicole Caccese – WAHS
2010
Jocelyn Hinkle – HAHS
Stephen Senick – HAHS
Bryttani Craigle – HAHS
Kelley Major – HAHS
Jonathan Hall – ICS
Kathryn Knowlden – ICS
Nicholas Triano – MMI
Katie Laputka – MMI
Susan Funk – WAHS
Nichole Caccese – WAHS
2011
Jocelyn Hinkle – HAHS
Stephen Senick – HAHS
Katelyn Mantz – HAHS
Adam Hauze – HAHS
Jonathan Hall – ICS
Yanira Paulino – ICS
Nicholas Triano – MMI
George Gera – MMI
Susan Funk – WAHS
Matt Caccese – WAHS
2012
Adam Hauze – HAHS
Katelyn Mantz – HAHS
Jason Spevak – HAHS
Bradley Zanette – HAHS
Matt Caccese – WAHS
Suzanne Reigle – WAHS
George Gera – MMI
Kayla Karchner – MMI
Yanira Paulio – ICS
Alissa Gemmell – ICS
2013
Jason Spevak – HAHS
Bradley Zanette – HAHS
Nicole Barber – HAHS
Dan Synoski – HAHS
Suzanne Reigle – WAHS
Shannon Sarosky – WAHS
Kayla Karchner – MMI
Hayle Shearer – MMI
n/a, student moved – ICS
Sarah Bellinghausen – ICS
2014
Nicole Barber – HAHS
Dan Synoski – HAHS
Luke Olander – HAHS
Gabrielle Ator – HAHS
Shannon Sarosky – WAHS
Samantha Hartz – WAHS
Hayle Shearer – MMI
Haylee Kirschner – MMI
Sarah Bellinghausen – ICS
Rebecca Wolfe – ICS
Arianna Srinivasan – MCHS
Mary Susan McAndrew – MCHS
Hunter Berger – MCHS
2015
Luke Olander – HAHS
Gabrielle Ator – HAHS
Morgan O’Hara – HAHS
Monica Abdelmalek – HAHS
Natalie Alcantara – HAHS
Rebecca Wolfe – ICS
Anthony Kimsal – ICS
Hunter Berger – MHS
Dominic Mussoline – MHS
Haylee Kirschner – MMI
Brendan Drusda – MMI
Samantha Hartz – WAHS
Trent Dempsey – WAHS
2016
Morgan O’Hara – HAHS
Monica Abdelmalek – HAHS
Natalie Alcantara – HAHS
Lauren Pataki – HAHS
Gerald Gasser – HAHS
Dominic Yannuzzi – HAAS
Anthony Kimsal – ICS
Pemely Guzman – ICS
Dominic Mussoline – MHS
Jenna O’Donnell – MHS
Brendan Drusda – MMI
Kayla Leonard – MMI
Joshua Narrow – MMI
Trent Dempsey – WAHS
Samantha DeSpirito – WAHS
2017
Dominic Yannuzzi – HAAS
Michael Kulish – HAAS
Lauren Pataki – HAHS
Gerald Gasser – HAHS
Mark Abdelmalck – HAHS
Alexandra Rentz – HAHS
Pemely Guzman – ICS
Christopher Danishefsky – ICS
Jenna O’Donnell – MHS
Corrin Dagostin – MHS
Kayla Leonard – MMI
Joshua Narrow – MMI
Jakob Schwabe – MMI
Samantha DeSpirito – WAHS
Jillian Bartel – WAHS
2018
Michael Kulish – HAAS
Stephanie Mazurek – HAAS
Francine Lamasko – HAAS
James ‘JT’ Vozar – HAAS
Mark Abdelmalek – HAHS
Alexandra Rentz – HAHS
Angelina Joseph – HAHS
Vincent Damiano – HAHS
Christopher Danishefsky – ICS
Saraiha Rossi – ICS
Corrin Dagostin – MHS
Isabella Schwabe – MHS
Grace Mussoline – MHS
Jakob Schwabe – MMI
Morgan David Long – MMI
Jillian Bartel – WHS
Nikki Ann Polivka – WHS
2019
Francine Lamasko – HAAS
James ‘JT’ Vozar – HAAS
Marin Dremock – HAAS
Angelina Joseph – HAHS
Vincent Damiano – HAHS
Jasmine Beiler – HAHS
Daniella Guillen – HAHS
Saraiha Rossi – ICS
Yokaira Concepcion – ICS
Isabella Schwabe – MHS
Grace Mussoline – MHS
Julia Kreisl – MHS
Morgan David Long – MMI
Macy Zenier – MMI
Nikki Ann Polivka – WHS
Rachel Caccesse – WHS
2020
Marin Dremock – HAAS
Allison Gottstein – HAAS
Jasmine Beiler – HAHS
Daniella Guillen – HAHS
Isabelle Ritz – HAHS
Alivia Platek – HAHS
Yokaira Concepcion – ICS
Cleidy Castillo – ICS
Julia Kreisl – MHS
Maxwell schwabe – MHS
Macy Zenier – MMI
Noah Long – MMI
Christian Badamo – MMI
Rachel Caccesse – WHS
Kelly Royer – WHS
2021
Allison Gottstein – HAAS
Shaunjae Suarez – HAAS
Isabelle Ritz – HAHS
Alivia Platek – HAHS
Lucy Olander – HAHS
Amelia Bredbenner – HAHS
Cleidy Castillo – ICS
Ashley Taveras – ICS
Maxwell schwabe – MHS
Walter Pavlik – MHS
Noah Long – MMI
Christian Badamo – MMI
Daniella Vasquez – MMI
Kelly Royer – WHS
Timothy Maguschak – WHS
2022
Ryan Hastings – HAAS
Jayce Sanchez – HAAS
Amelia Bredbenner – HAHS
Lucy Olander – HAHS
Ava Ziegler – HAHS
Mirlenys Rodriguez – HAHS
Mason Mazurkiwecz – HAHS
Annie Peralta – HAHS
Kallen Selby – ICS
Jaycol Tejeda – ICS
Walter Pavlik – MHS
Daniella Vasquez – MMI
John Schwear III – MMI
Timothy Maguschak – WHS
Jack Nemshick – WHS
2023
Jayce Sanchez – HAAS
Alondra Santos – HAAS
Ava Ziegler – HAHS
Mason Mazurkiwecz – HAHS
Luke Pecora – HAHS
Mykayla Chisley – HAHS
Jaycol Tejeda – ICS
Sarah Polashenski – ICS
Rebecca Boyle – MHS
Emily Eroh – MHS
Lachlan Segedy – MHS
John Schwear III – MMI
Sophia Plonk – MMI
Jack Nemshick – WAHS
Taylor Davidovich – WAHS
2024
Jadey Mercedes – HAAS
Luke Palmieri – HAAS
Andrea Buenano – HAHS
Gabriella Bredbenner – HAHS
Sarah Polashenski – ICS
Javier Vasquez – ICS
Lachlan Segedy – MHS
Erica Boyle – MHS
Sophia Plonk – MMI
Alex Composto – MMI
Trinity McCutcheon – WAHS