MMI selects “Best of the Best” winner for the spring term (Freeland, PA – May 29, 2019) – Junior Emily Ankiewicz was selected as MMI Preparatory School’s “Best of the Best” for the 2018-2019 spring term for her presentation entitled “Is Your Phone Controlling You?” which she delivered during an all-school assembly. As part…
Western Wayne FBLA Members Participate in Manners Matter Eleven FBLA members/business students from Western Wayne High School recently participated in “Manners Matter,” an event sponsored by the Wayne County School-to-Work Committee. The event was held at Lackawanna College Lake Region and featured a gourmet luncheon catered and donated by the Lords Valley Country Club,…
MMI basketball standout Matthew Marchetti signs with Misericordia University (Freeland, PA – May 24, 2019) CAPTION: MMI 2019 graduate Matthew Marchetti will continue his academic and basketball careers at Misericordia University. Pictured are, first row, from left: Andrea Marchetti, Matthew Marchetti, and David Marchetti. Second row: Joseph Flanagan, varsity basketball coach; William A. Shergalis, Ph.D.,…
MMI volleyball standout Summer Evancho signs with Marywood University (Freeland, PA – May 24, 2019) CAPTION: MMI 2019 graduate Summer Evancho will continue her academic and volleyball careers at Marywood University. Pictured are, first row, from left: John Evancho and Summer Evancho. Second row: Vincent Vella, athletic director, William A. Shergalis, Ph.D., ’58 Acting Head…
Marywood University to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Alumni Association with Special Events for Alumni and the Community Scranton, PA (May 23, 2019) — Marywood University’s Alumni Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary at this year’s alumni weekend, which will take place from Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2, 2019. Alumni awards, class gatherings,…
Old Forge Students Carolyn Aversa, Elizabeth Zuchinski, Alyssa Miller, Casey Krushnowski had their poems submitted by their English teacher, Ms. Marsico, and won in the Wyoming Valley Poetry Society Contest. They were invited to read their poems at the Fine Arts Fiesta Bandshell at the Public Square in Wilkes Barre, on May 19, 2019. Alyssa…
A day at the ballpark became a valuable learning experience for a group of Future Business Leaders of America members from Western Wayne High School. Students from area high schools were invited to attend a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders game and to hear about the various career opportunities available in a sports franchise. The following Railriders personnel…
Nathan Trotta Signs with East Stroudsburg University On Monday, May 13, 2019, a signing day was held for West Scranton senior Nathan Trotta, who gave his commitment to East Stroudsburg University for wrestling. Congratulations, Nathan! Photo: Seated (L to R): Fred Demich, Nathan Trotta, and Melissa Trotta (mom) Standing (L to R): Mr. Robert DeLuca (West Scranton…
West Scranton Freshman Earns Presidential Award West Scranton freshman Dakota Adams recently earned the Bronze Presidential Award for volunteer service. The award is given to teens who perform at least 50-74 hours of service within a 12-month period. Dakota has dedicated numerous hours, throughout 2018 until now, volunteering at the Steamtown National Historic Site. Along…
Marywood University Professor’s Article Published in Healthcare Journal Scranton, PA (May 21, 2019) — LoriAnn F. Gorrick Pajalich, DNP, MS, APRN, CNS, GCNS-BC, assistant professor in the nursing department at Marywood University, recently had her article titled, “Collaboration in Healthcare Delivery Interprofessional,” published in the Journal of Interprofessional Education and Practice. This is Dr.…