Lackawanna Trail Prom was held at Stonehedge Golf Course in Tunkhannock on Friday May 1. The theme for the evening was Enchanted Garden. Approximately 110 students danced the night away. Members of the Lackawanna Trail Homecoming Court are, front, from left, Princess Katie Nealon, Queen Adriana Sanchez and Princess Maddie Lengel; back, Nathaniel Barbolish, King…
Each year the members of the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of the National Honor Society select a member of the High School Faculty and recognize that teacher for their involvement in the educational process by conferring them with the Crystal Apple Award. This year’s recipient was Social Studies Teacher Chris Conroy who has been a member…
MMI finishes third overall at Luzerne County Envirothon (Freeland, PA – May 1, 2015) – MMI Preparatory School finished third overall at the 2015 Luzerne County Envirothon. The Envirothon is an annual environmental competition for high school students. The Luzerne Conservation District coordinates and sponsors the Luzerne County Envirothon each spring. The event is…
Paul McCool was honored with the Old Forge Leo Club Award for his countless hours of dedication and strong leadership not only in the community but as a member of the Old Forge Leo Club. Left to right in photo: William Metschulat- Leo Coordinator, Paul McCool
Shown receiving her plaque for being selected as the 2015 Shenandoah Valley Female Scholar Athlete is Kristina Nieddu. This event was sponsored by the Schuylkill County Women’s Athletic Association and held at the Pine View Acres in Pottsville, Pa. Kristina has earned 12 Varsity letters for her participation in Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, & Track. Academically…
CTC Cosmetology student, Patrick Capitano, has been nominated by instructor, Ms. Christine Menichini, as May Student of the Month. Patrick is a Junior at West Scranton High School. He has been described as extremely motivated. “Patrick has not only demonstrated initiative, but also has great attendance. “He performs all tasks beyond the expectation of a…
HOLY REDEEMER STUDENTS RECEIVE BISHOP’S YOUTH AWARD Over 50 Holy Redeemer seniors received the Bishop’s Youth Award from Bishop Joseph C. Bambera during Masses at the Cathedral of St. Peter Cathedral. The award recognizes outstanding seniors and eighth grade students for their exemplary practice of faith and genuine commitment to service in their schools and parishes.…
The kindergarten students at Good Shepherd Academy participated in the 19th Annual Community Reading Day sponsored by the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce. Community Reading Day helps promote literacy and a life-long love of reading. Karel Zubris of Entercom Communications WILK-FM read a book to the combined classes. Kindergarten students left to right: 1st row: Noah Hummel, Cole Kablick,…
MMI inducts students into National Junior and National Junior Latin honor societies (Freeland, PA – April 29, 2015) – Eighth-grade students from MMI Preparatory School were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and the National Latin Honor Society (NLHS) at a ceremony at the school. MMI Head of School Thomas G. Hood…
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