Ticked off?

Something pretty impressive happened on October 28, 1886. A completely spontaneous act started a tradition (and, presumably, a nightmare for sanitation workers and cleanup crews). New York City office workers we so very moved by the dedication of the Statue of Liberty that they threw ticker tape out of their office windows, creating the first…

VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Colin Ferguson along with the Valley View Baseball Team will be running a coat drive from November 11, 2013 to November 22.  Donations of coats, hooded sweatshirts, sweatshirts, and winter sweaters can be dropped off at the Valley View High School Lobby during school hours.  Valley View High School is located on 1 Columbus Drive, Archbald.Colin is a four…

GOOD SHEPHERD ACADEMY

Good Shepherd Academy of Kingston recently hosted the Holy Redeemer Regional Competition for Fall Forensics. Under the direction of moderators, Mrs.Collen Engler, Mrs. Lynn Prociak and Mrs. Diane Ruch, students performed oral interpretations of poetry.    Pictured are members and moderators of the Fall Forensics Team.  Front Row:Lynn Prociak, Alyson Price, Katie Magda, Mia Remsky,…

Forward, arch!

On this day in 1965, construction was completed on the St. Louis Arch. Not only is it included on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, it’s also a pretty impressive illusion: despite appearing taller than it is wide, the arch is precisely 630 feet tall and 630 feet wide. It is, in fact, the…

ABINGTON HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Abington Heights Educational Improvement Organization (AEIO) has received a $5,000 donation from FNB, First National Bank. The funds will be used to supplement and enhance the educational environment and programs within the Abington Heights School District.    AEIO brings together ideas, people and resources to support innovative educational programs outside the regular school curriculum. Popular Abington…

RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Sal DeFrancesco, Morgan Mickavicz and Cassie Semyon,  juniors at Riverside High School, have been chosen to participate in the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Program. The Tomorrow’s Leaders Today program identifies high school juniors who demonstrate leadership abilities and prepares young people for committed involvement and responsible participation in the future of Northeastern Pennsylvania.  Sal, Morgan and Cassie…

HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL

HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL HOLDS JUNIOR RING CEREMONY     Holy Redeemer High School held its traditional Junior Class Ring Night, which included a blessing of the rings and celebration of the Eucharist. The Class of 2015, along with family, friends, and school staff, attended the annual event, held in the school’s McCarthy Auditorium. Cameron Gill,…