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…
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES September 2014 MAHADY GALLERY: CONSIDERING THE KYLIX: Contemporary Interpretations of a Classical Form, September 6-October 5, the original ceremonial wine cup is recreated and reinterpreted by over 45 artists working in metal, wood, glass, clay, beading, felt, fibers, jewelry, and mixed media. Curated by Maleyne M. Syracuse in conjunction with…
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…
On Friday May 30th Old Forge High School Seniors Christian Mozeleski, Paul Papi, Gabriel Saucedo also known as Jesse and the Rippers, preformed in a Live Concert as part of their senior project to benefit Mr. John Guida who is battling Pancreatic Cancer. A check of $1,000 was presented to Mr. Guida from this event.…
Shenandoah Valley Students Raise Money for “Wounded Warriors” Two Shenandoah Valley seniors David Gottshall & Adam Sajone are shown making a check presentation to representatives of the Richard D. Winters Chapter of the National Infantry Association to benefit the Wounded Warriors Program. As part of their senior graduation project the students conducted a shirt sale…
West Scranton Outdoor Club Participates in LRCA Riverfest Students and alumni of the West Scranton Outdoor Club, joined with a Scranton Knight and some West Scranton community members to paddle kayaks in the annual LRCA Riverfest on May 31st. It was a great day for the 8 mile course on the Lackawanna River from Blakely…
West Scranton Outdoor Club Participates in LRCA Riverfest Students and alumni of the West Scranton Outdoor Club, joined with a Scranton Knight and some West Scranton community members to paddle kayaks in the annual LRCA Riverfest on May 31st. It was a great day for the 8 mile course on the Lackawanna River from Blakely…
Lackawanna Trail Education Association Retirement Celebration was held on May 22nd at State Street Grill in Clarks Summit. Honorees were, from left, Donna Biglin, 25 years, Brenda Gibson 25 years, Lynne Simons, retiree, Janine Nieratko, retiree, Jodi Rinehimer 25 years and Janice Joyce retiree. Absent from photo were, Retirees Linda White and Lynn Stevensono, Chris Wagner,…