Vinny Betti, Grade 10, was selected to represent Valley View High School in the Hugh OBrien Youth Leadership Conference. He was selected to represent Valley View along with approximately 200 other high school students across Pennsylvania. The conference will be held at Shippensburg University in May. Vinny is also a member of the Math Honor Society, Spanish club, Leo club,…
Mountain View Jr./Sr. High School’s “Students of the Month” for November Left to right: Rob Presley (Principal), Jordan Bomersheim, Faith Howey, Tyler Zech, Donna Porter (Counselor)
Luzerne County Community College and Marywood University sign enrollment agreements Scranton, PA, December 17, 2014 – Marywood University President, Sr. Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D and Thomas P. Leary, President of Luzerne County Community College announced today that the two colleges have entered into two new enrollment agreements that will help students complete their academic degrees.…
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County December Student of the Month Welding student, Brandon Bouton, has been nominated December Student of the Month by his instructor, Mr. Kyle Linko. Brandon is a sophomore at Scranton High School and has been described as “a very hard worker, eager to learn, always asking questions, and up for…
The Old Forge High School Leo Club participated in the Feed a Friend event with United Neighborhood Centers. They helped to package and hand out Thanksgiving dinners to local families in need.
Mr. Christopher Thomas and Mr. Nathan Barrett Principals of the Old Forge School District announce September 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: Ivette Valentin- Grade 12, Kevin Pepsin- Grade 7,…
Mr. Christopher Thomas and Mr. Nathan Barrett Principals of the Old Forge School District announce 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: Corianne Holzman- Grade 8, Ryan Hoffman- Grade…
Mr. Christopher Thomas and Mr. Nathan Barrett Principals of the Old Forge School District announce November 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: Joseph Verespey – Grade 9, Lindsey Welsh-…
West Scranton High School Red Cross Club Hosts Diane Marinchak Memorial Blood Drive On Friday, December 12, the West Scranton High School Red Cross Club sponsored a blood drive in memory of former beloved West Scranton teacher Mrs. Diane Marinchak, who passed away in 2013. Throughout the course of the drive, the Red Cross was able to…
Marywood University Chapter, Society for Collegiate Journalists Inducts New Members SCRANTON, PA—Marywood University’s Chapter of the Society of Collegiate Journalists recently inducted new 2014 members. The inductees are all active participants in the production of Marywood’s student newspaper, The Wood Word. Scott Schaffer, co-anchor at WNEP-TV, served as guest speaker at the induction ceremony. …
Valley View High School Homecoming Queen, King and Court Pictured left to right: Senior Court Members; Francesa Agostinelli, John Martin, Emily Duffy, Brennen Carroll, Jordan Seprosky, Queen Kelly Richter, King James Baker, Court Members; Tyler Catapane, Brianna Mazzoni, Jonathan Mengoni, Olivia Bartkowski, and Nick Doyle.
Lackawanna Trail senior, Seth Williams, has been accepted to All Eastern Honors Chorus in April at Providence, RI. This event is held every other year and students from the thirteen northeastern states are invited to participate based on their audition scores from previous years in District, Region and All State chorus. Seth is the first choral…
The first grade students at Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center decided that instead of doing a gift exchange in each classroom, they would donate toys to the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The children brought in new, unwrapped toys for the Marines to distribute to the less fortunate children in the community.…
Shown here are the officers of the Holy Cross Chapter of the National Honor Society: Fr. Brian J. T. Clarke (chaplain), Mrs. Kathy Yaklic (NHS Moderator), James Basting, Margaret Rainey, Ann Basting, Jack Shean, Taylor Augustyn, Drew Magda, and Mr. Benjamin Tolerico (principal)
The newest members of the Holy Cross Chapter of the National Honor Society were recently inducted. The membership includes: Seniors: Taylor Augustyn, Ann Basting, James Basting, Maria Batyko, Allison Bauman, Emily Bloskey, Kylie Chichura, Morgan Ditchey, Alexandra Ditchkus, Gabrielle Giordano, Marissa Grecco, Lilyanna Guziewicz, Tess Kearns, Kimberly Kowalski, Brenden Leese, Kaelin Lynott, Lauren Lomberto,…