Emma Crumbock has earned the distinction of being Nazareth Academy High School Class of 2024 valedictorian.
Crumbock said, “It definitely feels surreal to have been named valedictorian. I think so many people in my class are extremely hardworking and dedicated to their schoolwork, so I really believed that it could have been a number of people. I really felt the love and support from all my classmates and teachers when it was announced. I know that I have worked hard to achieve this accomplishment, but I don’t think I could’ve done it without the amazing teachers at Nazareth. From freshman year to now, I have not had one teacher that wasn’t supportive, understanding, dedicated and caring for each student.”
Susanna Coyle has been named salutatorian.
Coyle said, “I am extremely honored to be named salutatorian. Throughout my high school journey, I’ve learned that anything worth doing is doing well and deserves your best effort. I am beyond grateful for the selfless, intelligent and warm-hearted people at Nazareth who encourage, motivate and challenge me accompanied with a smile or joke. Nazareth has positively formed me as a scholar and as an individual.”
Crumbock was recently inducted into the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society and the Science National Honor Society. Coyle was inducted into the National Honor Society and the Science National Honor Society.
Crumbock was named a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Program this past September, and was also named a Diocesan Scholar for the 2023-24 school year. She takes advanced-placement classes and college courses at Gwynedd Mercy University. She thanked Alyssa Scheerbaum, Nazareth’s Director of College Counseling, for her guidance. Crumbock, a member of St. Katherine of Siena Parish, is hoping to attend Villanova. She was a captain on Nazareth’s swim team and has been involved in track and field, chorus, chorale, student council, Mathletes, Naz-A-Thon and Presidential Ambassadors. In her free time, she likes to play piano, bake, read, travel and spend time with her friends and family. Her sister, Cameron, is a freshman at Nazareth.
Coyle was named a Diocesan Scholar for the 2023-24 school year. A member of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, she has not made her final college decision yet. She is actively involved in the Music Department’s Orchestra, Jazz Band, Chamber Ensemble, Sax Quartet and All-Catholic Band. She has also enjoyed dedicating her time to tutoring for the National Honor Society, editing the school newspaper and being a committee member for Naz-A-Thon. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, staying active and spending time with her friends and family.
Commencement is May 31. ••
