West Scranton Students Named Finalists in PSU Essay Contest West Scranton High School students Daniel Sallurday and Jake MacDonald have been named finalists in Penn State University’s 32nd Annual Essay Contest for High School Juniors, 2014-2015. Penn State’s Program in Writing and Rhetoric sponsors the contest to encourage high school students in their writing and to publicly recognize…
The Voyack and McCool Volleyball Tournament for Alzheimer’s will be held on Saturday April 11th from 11:30-3:00 P.M. at Old Forge High School. SIGN YOUR TEAM UP!! The cost is $5.00 per person. All Forms are due by Friday April 3rd. To register please contact Mark Voyack at mvoyack@hotmail.com and or Paul McCool at mccool40@hotmail.com
17th Annual Benefit Auction Saturday, April 11, 2015 Columbia County Christian School 123 Schoolhouse Road, Bloomsburg (570)784-2977 www.ccchristianschool.com Doors Open at 8AM Live Auction Begins at 9AM Vacation Packages, Orthodontic Brace Package compliments of Seebold & Reichard Orthodontics, Cert. for ½ Hog comp. of Cassel Farms, Phillies Tix comp. of Martin & Rogers Associates,…
Johnson College Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Students Give Back Scranton, PA – March 23, 2015– Johnson College’s Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology students recently built 40 lecterns to be utilized at the Yeshiva Beth Moshe School in Scranton. The partnership was organized by Mr. Joseph Musheno, Construction & Design Division Chair and Rabbi Tziporah Guttman, Principal of…
You are invited to attend, Columbia County Christian School’s Kindergarten Open House Come and see what we are all about! Meet Mr. Dan Thompson, Head of School and Mrs. Treva Hutchison, Kindergarten Teacher Learn about the Kindergarten Program, Review Curriculum Materials, Tour the School and the Kindergarten Classroom Thursday, April 9th, 2015 6:00-7:30 PM 123 Schoolhouse Road Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Our Mission:…
On Thursday, March 19, the NEIU 19 Regional Computer Fair was held at Keystone College. Eighth grade Riverside student Kori Posdon was awarded 1st place in the Webpage Design category for her webpage, “Into Penn’s Woods; The History of Pennsylvania”. Kori , after winning first place in both the district and regional competitions, advances to…
Students in Riverside Junior Senior High School’s 7th grade science class, accompanied by science teacher, Ms. Nadine Solomon, recently attended this year’s Stem Academy at NEIU-19. The STEM Academy presented student teams with a variety of challenges that explored all science disciplines (nature of science, biology, chemistry and physical science, and earth science) as they…
On March 15, 2015 Valley View Baseball Coach Jason Munley and Staff along with the members of the high school baseball team provided a clinic for Valley View Students grades K-5 . Pictured are member of the Coaching Staff, Valley View high school Baseball Team members, and participants in the clinic.
Marywood University’s Student Veterans Alliance to Host “Tails for Troops” at McDade Park SCRANTON, PA (March 16, 2015)—Marywood University’s Student Veterans Alliance (SVA) will host its third annual “Operation: Tails for Troops,” at McDade Park, Scranton, to raise money for the non-profit organization, Paws and Stripes. The event will take place on Saturday, April 18,…
Although no one is sure how April Fool’s Day originated, it is celebrated different ways throughout the world. The United States celebrates April Fool’s Day every April 1st. It is not officially recognized as a holiday, however many celebrate by playing jokes or pulling pranks on their friends and co-workers. Some cultures recognize it as…
In 1984, the classic film, “Footloose.” was released. In 1998, Walter Bobbie, a University of Scranton graduate, adapted it into a stage play and it won four Tony Awards! On Friday April 10th and Saturday 11th at 7:00pm, this iconic play will hit the stage feet first as North Pocono High School presents Footloose as…
Best Selling Author Christopher Phillips, Ph.D., to Offer Thought-Provoking Lecture at Marywood University SCRANTON, PA (March 12, 2015)—Marywood University’s Philosophy department, Munley College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host Christopher Phillips, Ph.D., best selling author, for a thought-provoking lecture and discussion, “What Makes Life Worth Living?” on Friday, April 10, 2015, at 7 p.m.,…
Students from Ms. Heather Mahon’s German club recently attended at a presentation by University of Scranton Teaching Assistants/Fulbright Scholars. Each Fulbright scholar spoke about their respective country. This event is funded by a University of Scranton Diversity Initiatives Grant. Pictured left to right: Sierra Santarsiero Sierra Anderson Morgan Samsell Jessica Kane Jaian Jackson Ms.Heather Mahon,…
West Scranton Students Attend University of Scranton’s 9th Annual World Cultures Dinner On Wednesday March 11, nine West Scranton High School students attended a dinner and presentation at the University of Scranton, which was sponsored by the university’s Department of World Languages and Culture. The event, the 9th annual “TA Talk”, featured University of Scranton teaching…