Two valedictorians.
In a graduating class of seven students, Scrantonâs top students cited competition as helping their performance â both in the classroom and on the athletic field.
One, Jeran Anderson, said his success wouldnât have been possible if not for the teachers who had guided him through school. He went on to thank his teachers, his administrators at Scranton High School and his coaches for pushing him as a student and an athlete.
The other co-valedictorian, Samantha Oase, also cited competition, both in class with Anderson and on the field of athletics.
The schoolâs athletic director, Kelly Pierce, introduced her. âI would like to recognize another academic leader in her class and in our school. Her peers, teachers and members of the community hold her in high regard. I have been extremely fortunate to have taught and coached this individuals over the years,â he said.
Arden C. Stafford, 88, of Scranton, ND, passed away on March 16, 2021, in Scranton. Funeral Services for Arden was 3 p.m. on March 21, 2021 at the Pierce Congregational Church. Pastor Mary Wiggins officiated and burial followed in the Pierce Cemetery. Visitation for Arden was on March 20, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Krebsbach Funeral Home Chapel.
Arden Stafford was born in Hume Township, Slope County, on Oct. 5, 1932, son of Archie âArtâ and Ellen (Powell) Stafford. He grew up on the family farm north of Scranton during the Depression. Arden received his high school education in New England. At the young age of 23, he took over the family farm when his father passed away in 1955.