Marywood University’s Aphasia Group Wins National Award SCRANTON, PA—Marywood University’s Aphasia Group, under the direction of Marla Kovatch, M.A., CCC/SLP, clinical instructor for the communication sciences and disorders (CSD) department at Marywood University, was recently awarded Outstanding Support Group by the National Stroke Association 2014 Raise Awards Committee. The 2014 Raising Awareness in Stroke…

West Scranton Students “Plant the Promise” Members of the West Scranton High School SADD club, together with the school’s community service club, participated in the “Plant the Promise” campaign.  The students promised to remain drug and alcohol free by selling daffodil bulbs in memory of a loved one, and planting them in the school’s courtyard.  …

The 106th Annual “Backyard Rivalry” featuring the Mahanoy Area Golden Bears & the Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils will take place Friday evening at Alumni Field located in Mahanoy City. As stake will be the coveted Anthony Damato, & Jerome Szematowicz Trophy which honors hometown heroes who were killed in the Second World War. As a…

Old Forge School District As a student representative of the Old Forge French Club, Angelina Palma delivered Halloween treats to the children of the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton. These gifts will be distributed to the children of the House and local hospitals for Halloween. Moderator, Mrs. Colleen Moulin.

Representatives of the American Cancer Society were presented a check from the Lackawanna Trail School District. A check for $7.825 was presented to American Cancer Society Specialist Cindy Delaney and  Society Representive James Kane from Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center Principal Brian Kelly and Fundraiser Chairperson Desirae Gallagher. The funds represent the proceeds from the annual Pink…

Shown being congratulated by her fellow candidates is Jacquie Burke (fourth from the left wearing the crown) after the announcement that she was selected as the Shenandoah Valley 2014 Homecoming Queen. Homecoming events are coordinated by senior class advisers Dawn Bench and Janette Zellers.

Ms. Jacquelyn Harris’ German classes held their annual celebration of Oktoberfest on Friday, October 24.  During the event, students celebrated German culture and traditions as part of their classes for the day.  (Some even donned the traditional Dirndl costume of a German fraulein!)  German students listened to traditional and modern German music, including the national anthem of Germany,…

West Scranton German Classes Celebrate Oktoberfest Ms. Jacquelyn Harris’ German classes held their annual celebration of Oktoberfest on Friday, October 24.  During the event, students celebrated German culture and traditions as part of their classes for the day.  (Some even donned the traditional Dirndl costume of a German fraulein!)  German students listened to traditional and modern German music,…

Marywood University Will Hold Free, Confidential Memory Screenings   SCRANTON, PA—As part of National Memory Screening Day—an annual initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)—Marywood University in Scranton, Pa., will offer free, confidential memory screenings on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Screenings will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Psychological Services…

Homecoming was held last Friday, October 17 against Abington Heights.  West Scranton won the game 23-20. The 2014 Homecoming Court (L to R): Jasmine Quintana, Anthony Beltran, Leah Farino, Jerry Coyne, 2014 Homecoming King Eric Denicola, returning 2013 Homecoming King Paul Emiliani, returning 2013 Homecoming Queen Marissa Pazzaglia, 2014 Homecoming Queen Candace Fox, Sarah Williams, Cesar…

Riverside senior, Sal DeFrancesco, earned the honor of Commended Student for his 2013 PSAT Score. Sal is pictured with his parents and high school principal.   PIctured left to right, Mrs. Beth DeFrancesco, Sal DeFrancesco, Mr. Salvatore DeFrancesco, Principal Mr. Joe Moceyunas  

People on the Move   Marywood University Dr. Francis DeMatteo     Francis DeMatteo, Ph.D., associate professor and coordinator of the School Psychology program at Marywood University, was recently notified that he would receive Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s (IUP) Alumni Scholar Award, on November 13, 2014, at the annual awards banquet at IUP.   Prior…

Marywood University to Celebrate Veterans Day with Field of Flags and Special Ceremonies  SCRANTON, PA—Marywood University’s Office of Military and Veteran Services and the Student Veteran Alliance will lead activities to honor those who are serving and who have served our country on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at 10 a.m., at the Marywood Veterans Resource Center,…