Marywood University Doctoral Student Wins National Research Award SCRANTON, PA—Katherine Herbster, a graduate student at Marywood University, recently received a student research award at the convention of the American Psychological Association (APA) in Washington, DC. The student research award from Division 12 of APA (Clinical Psychology) recognized five outstanding graduate student research project presentations at…

Marywood University Appoints Assistant Vice President for Student Success Marywood University President, Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., has announced the appointment of Meghan C. Cruciani, LPC, NCC, MS, to the newly formed position of Assistant Vice President for Student Success. The Assistant Vice President for Student Success supervises a comprehensive unit of offices that support…

Marywood University Appoints Associate Vice President for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Marywood University President, Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., has announced the appointment of Kathleen O’Neill Ruthkosky, Ph.D., to the newly formed position of Associate Vice President for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness.  The Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness is charged with leading and directing…

Marywood University Appoints Assistant Vice President for Student Life Marywood University President, Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., has announced the appointment of Amy Paciej-Woodruff, Ph.D., to the newly formed position of Assistant Vice President for Student Life. The Office of the Assistant Vice President for Student Life is charged with facilitating a positive Marywood experience…

HOLY REDEEMER STUDENTS EARN FRENCH AWARDS Students at Holy Redeemer High School were recognized for their accomplishments in the 2014 National French Contest, administered by the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF).  Brianna Scorey earned a third place trophy from the Northeast PA Chapter of the association and a bronze  medal for her tenth…

The Lady Devils Basketball Team recently attended a team camp held at the campus of the University of North Carolina where they had the opportunity to meet with Hall of Fame Head Coach Sylvia Hatchell at Carmichael Arena, home of the “Lady Tar Heels” Basketball Team. The Lady Devils varsity team competed with various teams…

Five students from Lackawanna Trail High School put the finishing touches on their senior project building a garden for the clients at St. Joseph’s Center. Hunter Crook, Matthew Cole, Victor Mallory and Nicholas Miller. Evan Sandercock was absent from photos. The project was the brain child of Nicholas Miller whose half brother, Jeremy Weitz, is a…

Old Forge Senior Troy Benson gets award! National Organization The Society of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters is a community of credentialed property and casualty insurance professionals who promote excellence through ethical behavior and continuing education. The CPCU Society is committed to providing resources, educational programs and leadership opportunities that attract talent and enable individuals…

Riverside Jr.- Sr. High School Announces Scholarship Winner   Mackenzie Mickavicz, grade 8, the daughter of Frank and Cindy Mickavicz, Taylor, Pa, is the recipient of the 2013-14 Gertrude Francis Memorial Award. This award was established through Riverside School District in Memory of Ms. Francis and is awarded annually to the 8th grader residing in…

Marywood University Students Take Part in Habitat for Humanity Service Trip   SCRANTON, PA—Marywood University students recently participated in a Habitat for Humanity project in Cape Charles, Va. Kevin Wyllie, assistant professor and graduate director for the Interior Architecture program at Marywood University, led the team of ten Marywood University undergraduate students for the week-long…

HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL HOLDS GRADUATION Holy Redeemer High School held its seventh annual commencement exercises for the 157 members of the Class of 2014 on Wednesday, May 28 at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. A Baccalaureate Mass was held the previous night at St. Nicholas Church. Salutatorian Elizabeth DiGiovine welcomed graduates and guests, and…

Group Cap & Gown Photo Row 1: Ashley Heffner, Anthony Katchko, Manielyah Welcome, Kendra Poaches, Samuel Evans, Shannon Yavorchak Row 2: Kenneth May, Joseph Yachimovicz, Steven Frazier, Paul Holena, Michael Griffith, Larry Anderscavage, Robert O’Connell, Tyler Nulton, Rennard Huey, Matt Church, Matt Labar, Corey Underhill, Josh Scott, Zach Moshey, John Davenport, Nick Granahan, Eric Flaherty, Kodie Yost…

West Scranton Students Score High in the National Spanish Exam   Congratulations to several world language students from West Scranton High School who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2014 National Spanish Examinations.   Students from West Scranton earned a total of 2 gold, 6 silver, and 9 bronze medals, along with 28…

West Scranton’s School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Program Honors the May Students of the Month   Seniors Emily Walsh and Harold Wildrick were chosen as the Students of the Month at West Scranton High School for May 2014.  One girl and one boy are selected each month from names submitted by teachers and staff as part of West Scranton’s…