It was a coming together of the school and the community—the annual trick or treat event sponsored by the Western Wayne High School PRIDE committee.  Various clubs and organizations volunteered to decorate the halls of the school in typical Halloween motif.  Then, students distributed candy and other treats to hundreds of ghosts, pirates, ninjas, etc.–children…

Western Wayne FBLA members joined with students from several area schools at the Woodloch Resort for the annual Region 22 Leadership Workshop.  Region 22 President and Western Wayne senior Ezra Tetreault presided at the opening and business sessions. The workshop is a wonderful opportunity for students to get together and meet students from neighboring schools…

Marywood University will gather with the community to kick off the start of the holiday season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at 4 p.m., in the Rotunda, which is located in the Liberal Arts Center on the University’s campus. This event is free and open to the public.…

Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department will present its fall production of Sense and Sensilbity on Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. each day. The production will take place in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts on the University’s campus.   An adaptation of Jane Austin’s book by…

Marywood University’s College of Health and Human Services recently held an Interprofessional Education program for students in health profession programs at the University. The program was designed as a “Lunch and Learn” event, during which students from Nursing, Physician Assistant studies, Athletic Training, Psychology, Communications Sciences and Disorders, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Respiratory Therapy met…

Mr. Christopher Gatto, Old Forge School High School Principal. 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: Mr. Gatto,  HS Principal, Jayden Williams- Grade 7, Angel Coplin- Grade…

Marywood University will hold its fall book swap and sale from Monday, November 18, at noon, through Friday, November 22, 2019, at 1 p.m., in the Learning Commons Lobby on the University’s campus. Proceeds from Tuesday’s sale will benefit the English Department Club. This event is free and open to the public.   Marywood University’s…

Harrison Kress and Andrellie Puntiel, pictured at center in the first row, were crowned king and queen at the 2019 MMI Preparatory School Harvest Dance. Also pictured are, first row, from left: Katharine Pinto and Macy Zenier. Second row: Benjamin Putnam; Lesley McDermott, Parents Association Representative; Lisa Marie Ferry, Dean of Students; and Brandon Crockford.…

As part of their Senior project the Boys at Old Forge High School are in charge of this years back pack program for the district. This is the 3rd year for the program which helps feed the children and their families in our community . The food is donated through the food banks and every…

Art students from Old Forge High School completed the “Paint the Plow” project to promote winter safety in collaboration with PennDOT.   From left : Katelyn Yurkavage, teacher Mrs. Anne Guida , Nadesha Vazquez Rodriguez, Nakia Thames, Nick Mancuso, Anthony Fumanti, Manuel Veras Segura, Dino Domiano, Fabiana Gonzales-Solano, Sage Talarico, Bailee Bloxham.

Marywood University’s Student Activities and Leadership Development office will hold its third annual CONQUER Student Leadership Conference on Sunday, November 10, 2019, from 12 – 6 p.m. The cost of the conference is free for Marywood students, and $20 for non-Marywood students. Registration includes conference materials, a t-shirt, and lunch. Check in begins at 11:30…

These awards are given to a senior who showed excellence throughout the month of October. Senior of the Month is sponsored by the Valley View Student Council and the Blakely/Peckville Lions Club. From Left to Right: Dr. Michael Boccella, Superintendent; Mackenzie McHale, Foreign Language; Alyssa Harrington and Alex Savkov, Physical Education; Sarah Linko, Computer Applications;…

Science and Math Club from Old Forge High School  provides extra-curricular opportunities for students passionate about science and math. The club participates in a number of different science and math competitions: Bloomsburg Math Competition, PA Junior Academy of Science, Science Iditarod, Science Olympiad, and clean across America.  From left to right: Hannah Grasso, co-President; Ryan…