MMI announces 2020 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar ambassadors MMI Preparatory School sophomores Alain Benitez and Connor Spencer were selected to represent MMI at the 2020 Central Pennsylvania Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Seminar, which will be held May 14-17 at Shippensburg University. Sophomore Andrew Blasko was selected as an alternate. Alain Benitez is the…
Marywood University was recently ranked #27 in the Top 45 Master’s in Higher Education Programs and as the best program at a Catholic University by Intelligent.com. According to its website, Intelligent.com believes education is a lifelong commitment to continuous improvement. The website was developed to help students connect to the best resources and to provide…
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Marywood University recently announced its intent to purchase the Holy Family Residence adjacent to its campus, today revealed facility’s new name. In a communication to the campus community and to current residents and staff, Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D., Marywood University President, announced that the facility will be renamed Marywood Heights. Consistent with the…
As you begin your holiday shopping, please remember to Shop Local for your family, friends and pets. Shop Small, Snap a Photo at the business, and send it to us. Share your photos with us and you’re automatically entered! Two lucky winners will be selected from the entries. One (1) entry will win a $ 25.00…
The Valley View School District, led by the high school Student Council, collected $2435.00 by running a district wide “dress down day” and class competition. Food was purchased to benefit Feed A Friend, Jessup Bread Basket, and various other local food pantries. There were over 6,000 food items donated to the organizations.
The WSHS Community Service Club recently volunteered at the Knights of Columbus food pantry drive. Students sorted and shelved hundreds of pounds of donated food, which will be distributed to local families in need. Pictured: Row l (L to R): Emily Laabs and Cabre Capalongo; Row 2 (L to R): Camdyn Lewis, Kelly Kennedy,…
Sister Mary Persico, IHM. Ed.D., President of Marywood University, Elected as Chair of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council Board of Directors Marywood University’s President, Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D., was recently elected as the chair of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council’s (PHC) Board of Directors. Sister Mary joined the board in 2017 as an appointee of…
A team of MMI Preparatory School students placed third in the King’s College Math Contest. Benjamin Putnam, pictured second from the left, was the top scorer for MMI and earned a book and $500 scholarship. Also pictured are, from left: team members Darren Zheng and Louis DeAngelo, and advisor Susan Moyer. About MMI Preparatory…
Elisha DeSouza has been chosen as the 2019-2020 Hugh O’Brien Youth Leader for Valley View High School. He will join over 250 sophomore students across the state of Pennsylvania for a leadership seminar at Shippensburg University, May 14-17, 2020. This annual HOBY event unites students with community leaders, business executives and educators with the goal…
Valley View’s Dixon Black will continue his academic and baseball career at Monmouth University. Seated left to right: George Black, Dixon Black, and Tara Black Standing left to right: Chris Mendicino, Principal; Kim Dudrich, Guidance Counselor; Chris Killiany, Athletic Director; Jason Munley, Head Baseball Coach; John Runco, Assistant Baseball Coach; and Larry Pegula, Assistant Principal.
We all have a special holiday memory but do you remember the gift you received that same year? Making memories is more important than giving gifts. Start making memories by checking out these local holiday activities! Lackawanna County: November 22nd – January 6th – Holiday Light Spectacular at Nay Aug Park 5:00 PM –…
Marywood University’s Art Department will host a Free Art Portfolio Review Day on Friday, December 6, 2019, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for high school juniors and seniors, or others who wish to begin studying art at the undergraduate level. The event will take place in the Kresge Gallery, at the Insalaco Center for…
Marywood University will hold a graduate open house on Saturday, November 23, 2019, from 10 a.m. until Noon, for future graduate and doctoral students. The program will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. in the Fireplace Lounge at the Nazareth Student Center on the University’s campus. The event will include an overview of Marywood, financial…
Seven members of the Western Wayne High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) recently participated in a Business Retreat sponsored by the Wayne County School-to-Work Committee. In addition to students from Western Wayne, students from Wallenpaupack, Honesdale, and Forest City were in attendance. The day began with an opening session conducted by…