The modern word for carpet comes from the Latin carpere, meaning “to pluck”. In the days of the Romans, carpeting was made from unraveled, or plucked, fabric. So the word for carpeting has the same root as “carpe diem”, which means seize (or pluck) the day. That said, here’s our advice to you: carpet diem.…
Mid Valley Seniors James Yzkanin and Kristin Yorkanis placed 3rd in the NEIU PA HS Regional Computer Fair for their logo design! The fair was held on March 11 at Keystone College. High School students in grades 9-12 were eligible to enter and compete. Pictured (left to right): Jeffrey Kovaleski – MV Secondary Assistant Principal,…
Casual Day (Colon Cancer Awareness Saves Adult Lives) was held on Thursday, March 21st at Lackawanna Trail High School. Juniors Chelsy Stuble and Sam Palmiter conducted the fundraiser for their senior project. They sold pins and t-shirts during lunches for the past month. Anyone who participated were allowed to “dress down” for the day wearing their t-shirts that were purchased.…
West Scranton German Club Annual “Deutschlandreise” Tournament Members of the West Scranton German Club competed in the school’s annual Deutschlandreise Tournament, which tests students on their knowledge of the German language, geography, and culture. This year’s winners were: sophomore Jason Camp in third place, sophomore Ryan Clarkson in second place, and the first place “meister” (or “winner”…
We love it when you catch our radio show live on Saturday mornings (that’s why we named it Paper Shop Live! and not something like Paper Shop Whenever Everyone Gets To It!). That said, we understand that life can get in the way of the best made plans, and even if you happen to catch…