West Scranton German Classes Celebrate Oktoberfest Ms. Jacquelyn Harris’ German classes held their annual celebration of Oktoberfest on Friday, October 24. During the event, students celebrated German culture and traditions as part of their classes for the day. (Some even donned the traditional Dirndl costume of a German fraulein!) German students listened to traditional and modern German music,…
Marywood University Will Hold Free, Confidential Memory Screenings SCRANTON, PA—As part of National Memory Screening Day—an annual initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)—Marywood University in Scranton, Pa., will offer free, confidential memory screenings on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Screenings will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Psychological Services…
Homecoming was held last Friday, October 17 against Abington Heights. West Scranton won the game 23-20. The 2014 Homecoming Court (L to R): Jasmine Quintana, Anthony Beltran, Leah Farino, Jerry Coyne, 2014 Homecoming King Eric Denicola, returning 2013 Homecoming King Paul Emiliani, returning 2013 Homecoming Queen Marissa Pazzaglia, 2014 Homecoming Queen Candace Fox, Sarah Williams, Cesar…
Riverside senior, Sal DeFrancesco, earned the honor of Commended Student for his 2013 PSAT Score. Sal is pictured with his parents and high school principal. PIctured left to right, Mrs. Beth DeFrancesco, Sal DeFrancesco, Mr. Salvatore DeFrancesco, Principal Mr. Joe Moceyunas
People on the Move Marywood University Dr. Francis DeMatteo Francis DeMatteo, Ph.D., associate professor and coordinator of the School Psychology program at Marywood University, was recently notified that he would receive Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s (IUP) Alumni Scholar Award, on November 13, 2014, at the annual awards banquet at IUP. Prior…
Marywood University to Celebrate Veterans Day with Field of Flags and Special Ceremonies SCRANTON, PA—Marywood University’s Office of Military and Veteran Services and the Student Veteran Alliance will lead activities to honor those who are serving and who have served our country on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at 10 a.m., at the Marywood Veterans Resource Center,…
West Scranton Runner Qualifies for State Championship in Cross Country Runners on the West Scranton cross country team participated in the District 2 cross country meet on Wednesday, October 22. West Scranton sophomore Colin Kelly finished in 8th place overall in the AAA category, beating out approximately 100 other runners from schools across six counties in northeast PA. His accomplishment…
Once again, Riverside Junior Senior High School is celebrating National Teen Driver Safety Week. During National Teen Driver Safety Week, our high school is participating in Celebrate My Drive. Riverside is participating in the program because teen driver safety is important to us and our school will have a chance to win a $100,000 grant from State Farm! We…
Marywood University Board of Trustees Announces The Munley College of Liberal Arts and Sciences The Marywood University Board of Trustees announced on October 18 that it affirmed the naming of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in honor of Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D. The Munley College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is one…
