Mr. John Rushefski Superintendent of the Old Forge School District announces October Devil Pride High School Students. The students were chosen based on their recognition for outstanding demonstrations of Devil Pride. Pride stands for Prepared, Respectful, Independent, Dependable, and Example to others. Left to right: Grade 7- Julia Iacavazzi, Grade 8- Lorenzo Febbo, Grade 9- Hannah…
Marywood University Student Receives Scholarship for Community Service SCRANTON, PA (November 18, 2016)-Marywood University junior Rebecca Skakal, Lancaster, N.Y., was recently notified that she is the recipient of the 2016 Jacquie Walker American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship. The AAUW $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a full-time matriculating student who demonstrates a commitment to community…
Marywood University to Hold Auditions for “Godspell” SCRANTON, PA (November 21, 2016)-Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department will hold auditions for its performance of “Godspell.” Vocal auditions will take place on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, from 8:30-10:30 p.m., and acting auditions will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, from 7:30-10 p.m. The…
Holiday Craft Fair at the Beach Lake Firehall, Route 652, Beach Lake PA. Saturday November 26, 2016. 9am-4pm. Donation $1.00 per adult. Sponsored by the Beack Lake Fire Company Auxiliary. Food and beverages available for purchase. Door Prizes
Sophomore Andrew Decker won MMI Preparatory School’s Poetry Out Loud competition for the second consecutive year and will represent MMI in the televised regional Poetry Out Loud competition on December 7 at the WVIA-TV studios in Pittston. Senior Gabriella DeMelfi placed second and junior Chava Kornblatt finished third.
Marywood University’s Music, Theatre, and Dance Department Announces December Performances and Concerts SCRANTON, PA (November 17, 2016)-Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance (MTD) department announces its December 2016 performances and concerts. All of the events are free and open to the public. Marywood University’s Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of David Truitt, Ph.D., will…
The Valley View High School Guidance Department sponsored a PHEAA Workshop for seniors and their parents. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency offers many free resources to help families navigate the student financial aid process. Pictured left to right: Lori Kelley, Valley View High School Guidance; Linda Pacewicz, PHEAA Higher Educaiton Access Partner; and…
West Scranton High School’s Feed A Friend Collection West Scranton High School’s food drive for Feed A Friendconcluded on Friday, November 18 with a total of approximately 1,500 non-perishable canned food items as well as 38 turkeys. The annual collection benefits the local United Neighborhood Centers, and is sponsored by West Scranton’s student council…
Marywood University Announces Calendar of Events for Its Music, Theatre, and Dance Department SCRANTON, PA (November 15, 2016)-Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department will present its annual fall dance showcase on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 20, 2016, at 1 p.m. The performances will take place in the Black Box…
