HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENT Holy Redeemer High School recently hosted the Pennsylvania High School Speech League (PHSSL) District 8 state qualifying tournament. Students from 15 schools throughout northeastern Pennsylvania competed in 12 events to select participants for the PHSSL state championship tournament to be held at Susquehanna University in March. The…
Valley View High School Coaches vs. Cancer campaign raised $6,000. Committee members presented the check to Mr. Don Kanavy, Valley View High School Superintendent for the American Cancer Society. Pictured left to right; Mrs. Nancy Addley, Valley View Middle School; Mrs. Cheryl Aniska, Valley View High School Health and Physical Education Teacher; Mr. Mike…
West Scranton Participates in 2015 Bridge Building Competition West Scranton High School students competed at the Northeast Pennsylvania Regional Bridge Building Competition on Saturday, February 21st at the Viewmont Mall. Outside of class time, students spent hours designing and testing bridges before entering the competition, adjusting their plans to meet the very strict criteria of the…
Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books to celebrate reading with young people. Riverside High School’s annual celebration of Read Across America will be held on Monday, March…
Riverside Junior Senior High School students in Ms. Temples’ Art Elective participated in creating a centerpiece for the Marley’s Mission 5th Annual Blue Ribbon Gala 2015. This event was held at the Hilton in Scranton on February 14t. Marley’s Mission is a non-profit organization that provides equine-based therapy free of charge to children, and their families,…
Marywood University Students and Faculty Win American Advertising Federation Awards SCRANTON, PA (February 24, 2015)—Marywood University graduate and undergraduate students, along with a faulty member, received awards for their design and illustration work at the Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) American Advertising Federation (AAF) competition. There are two categories for judging, one for students and one for professionals.…
Mid Valley Skills Gold Medal winners will go on to compete at the state level in Hershey, April 8,9,& 10, representing District I at the 2015 Skills USA Pennsylvania Leadership and Skill Championships. Left to right: Mr. Chad Vinansky – Secondary Principal, Mr. Jeff Kovaleski – Secondary Vice Principal, Tyler Czachor (Senior) – Gold Medal – Computer…
Rummage Sales, Garage Sales, Yard Sales, Estate Sales, and Moving Sales – they all mean the same thing. You have items you no longer need or want, but are too good to just trash. But did you know that they were around as early as the 16th century? The first rummage sales were held at…
The Knights of Columbus Council 11901 from All Saints Parish, Plymouth, recently held a poster contest themed, “Keep Christ in Christmas”. The two winners from Good Shepherd Academy received a certificate along with a gift card to Barnes & Noble. Shown in the photo are GSA winners, Eva Szura and Olivia Vnuk; Mr. Mike McNelis,…
Valley View Wrestling Class AA District 2 Champions On February 21, 2015 four Valley View Cougars crowned four individual champions at the District 2, AA wrestling tournament. Brandon Judge a freshman pined his way to the 113 pound title moving his season record to 33-8. Brett Uhrin a sophomore at 120 pounds took home his…
The Lackawanna Trail All Sports Booster Club held its annual Winter Sports Awards night on February 23. Athletes were recognized for their achievements throughout the season. Athletes honored were: Lackawanna Trail Girls Basketball members were, left to right: Head Coach Bob Fitzsimmons, Grace Wetzel, Most Improved; Daria Lewandowski, Coach’s Award; Kerrigan Buck, Hustle Award and…
Marywood University Campus Ministry to hold Flea Market Scranton, PA (February 23, 2015)—Marywood University’s biannual Flea Market, sponsored by Campus Ministry, will be held on Friday, March 20, 2015, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center, on campus. All proceeds benefit Campus Ministry Service Trips. Items for donations (except…
Mr. Christopher Thomas and Mr. Nathan Barrett Principals of the Old Forge School District announce January 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: Chris Sickle- Grade 7, Lexus Souryavong- Grade…
Marywood University to Host 13th Annual Business Conference on Ethics, Leadership, and Corporate Social Responsibility SCRANTON, PA (February 20, 2015)—Marywood University’s School of Business and Global Innovation will hold its 13th annual business and ethics forum: Ethics, Leadership, and Corporate Social Responsibility, on Monday, March 23, 2015, from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., in…