Elyssa Hamilton, Grade 12, has collected Jared Boxes for the past three years to brighten an ill child’s day. Over the past three year Elyssa has collected and delivered 655 boxes to ill children. The boxes contain toys, books, and fun items for the children. Elyssa said: “This organization holds a big place in my heart. It…
Mountain View Jr/Sr High School’s “Students of the Month” for February Donna Porter (School Counselor), Alexandria Pollock, Nathan Salansky, Peyton Phillips, Robert Presley (Principal)
Marywood University to Celebrate Women’s History Month SCRANTON, PA (March 8, 2016)-Marywood University continues to commemorate its 100th anniversary by partnering with Benco Dental to celebrate the University and Women’s History Month. Founded in 1915, Marywood was the first college for women in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the first Catholic college for women in the state.…
Marywood University Students and Faculty Win NEPA American Advertising Federation Awards SCRANTON, PA (March 3, 2016)-Christine Medley, assistant professor of graphic design at Marywood University, graphic designer and an exhibiting fine artist, was recently honored at the Northeast Pennsylvania American Advertising Federation (NEPA AAF) Awards Ceremony, which was held at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel.…
Susquehanna Eco-Adventures, SEA, is selling Lupo’s Spiedies every Wednesday starting on March 16th at the Football Concession Stand at Susquehanna Community Jr-Sr High School. SEA consists of a group of 25 students raising money for a science field study in Iceland and Costa Rica in June of 2017. Come out and support the SEA scientists!
Flynn Jones, a sophomore of Valley View High School is the 2015-2016 recipient of the HOBY nomination. She will attend the leadership seminar at Shippensburg University May 19th -22nd 2016. Flynn is the daughter of Margene and Carl Jones, Peckville. Flynn said: “I was very excited about receiving this award. It is a great honor, and I…
On Saturday March 5th Eleven Old Forge Students Presented Projects at Wilkes University. Amanda Katchmar was 1 out of 4 to be awarded a research fellowship at Commonwealth Medical College this summer. Francesca Samony was 1 out of 5 to be awarded a research fellowship to Lacawac Sanctuary this summer. Amanda Katchmar and Alexis Tayoun…
West Scranton High School Red Cross Club Hosts Spring Blood Drive On Tuesday March 1, the West Scranton High School Red Cross Club sponsored their spring blood drive. Throughout the course of the event, the Red Cross was able to collect 46 pints of blood from donors among the students and the staff of West Scranton…
They have done it again. Ms. Marsico’s 8th grade homeroom has proven that, no matter what the challenge may be, they will far exceed the target presented to them. Old Forge’s Leo Club asked all homerooms to collect as many tubs of toothpaste as possible, and the winner would receive a pizza party. Homeroom 314 won…
Marywood University to Host West Point Band in Concert SCRANTON, PA (March 1, 2016)-Marywood University’s Wind Ensemble under the direction of David Romines, D.M.A., music, theatre, and dance department co-chair, associate professor and director of bands at Marywood University, and the West Point Band will perform a concert honoring America’s Veterans on Sunday, April 17,…