Holy Cross Fiction Fanatics came in first place at the NEIU 19 Reading Competiton.Back row (left to right): Gabrielle Gregory, Sarah Sporko, James Basting, Christian Anderson, Taylor Augustyn, Claire Duncan, Cierra Marino, Alex CovaleskiFront row (left to right): Kerrigan Kincel, James Hanna, Rachel Mackrell, Kelsey Widdick, Maggie Rainey, Allison Bauman
Holy Redeemer Students Finalists In State Speech & Debate Competition Four members of Holy Redeemer High School’s Speech and Debate team were named finalists in the state championship competition held at Susquehanna University. Over 100 schools and over 700 students competed. Maria Khoudary placed second in the state in Impromptu Speaking, Donald Stephens placed third…
Mid Valley Scholastic Art Competition WinnersFrom Left: Sara Aslam (Senior), 3 Honorable mentions for Photography Jess Bonacci (11th), 1 gold key for Photography Bethany Spencer (10th), Gold and Honorable Mention for sculpture Kyli Gibbon (12th), gold key/American visions award, silver key and honorable mention for 3 Photography pieces Stanley Gongliewski (11th), 1 honorable mention for…
Senior members of the Lackawanna Trail Baseball team and their parents were honored at their last home game on May 8. Seniors honored were: front, from left, Bryan Tuft, Bill Lee, Jon Zedar, Brian Kearney and Matthew Flynn; middle, Jennifer Gower, Janine Lee, Sandy Gertz, Lisa Kearney and Deborah Flynn; back, Gary Brim, Bill Lee…
The Drama Club at Riverside Junior Senior High School, under the direction of club moderator Mrs. Christine McDermott, hosted a Talent Show on May 3rd. Proceeds benefited the Riverside High School’s Student Help Fund, which assists students in need Pictured, Talent Show winners from left to right: Musical Performance winner Before It’s Too L8 band members Jeremy…
On Wednesday, April 16, the Riverside Vikings Read! Book Club Skyped with author Carly Anne West. Club members read Carly’s book The Murmurings and got to talk with her for 45 minutes about her inspiration for the book and about her writing style. They learned about the editing process and got to hear about scenes that didn’t…
Observation Night – West Scranton Technology Club The West Scranton High School Technology Club observed the nighttime sky on Wednesday, April 16th with the school district’s 8 inch telescope. From the rooftop of West Scranton High School, students were able to view Jupiter and its moons, Mars, and the nighttime constellations. A late night…
Marywood University’s Business Department Students Win Business Plan Competition SCRANTON, PA—Marywood University’s business department students recently were awarded first place in the non-collegiate track, as well as the wild card winner and second and third place in the collegiate track, at the TecBridge Business Plan Competition. The Business Plan Competition is a regional…
West Scranton Students Earn Awards for Earth Day Essay Contest Twenty-two West Scranton High School students earned awards and honors for their essays written about environmental concerns and conservation. The Earth Week essay contest was sponsored by the University of Scranton and Pennsylvania American Water. The theme was: “Water our most precious resource.” The West Scranton…
A second email will be sent with 2 more pictures Students in Riverside Junior Senior High School’s Life Skills class participated in the 2014 Special Olympics. Students participated in the walker race, wheelchair race, 50 meter dash, 100 meter dash, standing long jump and softball throw. Each one of them was a “Shining Star”…