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April 30, 2026 - Harrisburg,PA

Governor Shapiro Honors America250PA Semiquincentennial Scholars at Harrisburg Luncheon

Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro joins America250PA to honor 25 outstanding Pennsylvania students as Semiquincentennial Scholars during a luncheon at the Governor's Residence.

The students, selected from more than 1,800 applicants representing all 67 counties, were recognized for their leadership, service, and understanding of civic values as Pennsylvania marks 250 years of American independence throughout 2026.


Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro joins America250PA to honor 25 outstanding Pennsylvania students as Semiquincentennial Scholars during a luncheon at the Governors Residence.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29282_gov_america250PAsemiquinLuncheonJF_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro joins America250PA to honor 25 outstanding Pennsylvania students as Semiquincentennial Scholars during a luncheon at the Governors Residence.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29282_gov_america250PAsemiquinLuncheonJF_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro joins America250PA to honor 25 outstanding Pennsylvania students as Semiquincentennial Scholars during a luncheon at the Governors Residence.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29282_gov_america250PAsemiquinLuncheonJF_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Cassandra Coleman, America250PA Executive Director along with Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro honors 25 outstanding Pennsylvania students as Semiquincentennial Scholars during a luncheon at the Governors Residence.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29282_gov_america250PAsemiquinLuncheonJF_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Cassandra Coleman, America250PA Executive Director along with Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro honors 25 outstanding Pennsylvania students as Semiquincentennial Scholars during a luncheon at the Governors Residence.<br><a href="https://media.pacast.com/photo/29282_gov_america250PAsemiquinLuncheonJF_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Cassandra Coleman, America250PA Executive Director along with Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro honors 25 outstanding Pennsylvania students as Semiquincentennial Scholars during a luncheon at the Governors Residence.<br><a 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