LACKAWANNA TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL

Senior members of the Lackawanna Trail Boys Basketball and their escorts were honor at their last home game on February 11. Seniors honored were: front, from left, Brian Mitteer and John Kwiatkowski; back, James Shimonis, Julianna Jarnagin, manager, Heidi Shimonis, Laura Mitteer, Jodi Kwiatkowski, John Kwiatkowski, Cinda Novitch, Heather Roberts, manager and Ted Roberts.

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Putting a Stop to It!

On this day in 1951, the Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified. And if, like us, you need a little refresher, we’re happy to accommodate you: that amendment limited all future presidents to two terms in office. Aside from the pure joy of injecting a little history into your day, we do…

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SHENANDOAH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

The Shenandoah Valley Class of 2014 held its annual Winter Formal, the theme of which was “One Night in Paris.”  The Formal Committee composed of senior students transformed the elementary gym into a French landscape complete with the Eiffel Tower. Outside the bitter cold and mounds of snow could not dampen the spirit of the…

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VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Valley View High School News Four members of the Valley View High School Chorus qualified for the PMEA All-State Choir in Hershey Pa. on March 28, 2014. Donavan Darinizo, 1st place Tenor 1, Erik Miller, 3rd place Tenor 2, Jonathan Memgoni, 2nd place Tenor 2 and Luke Prusinski, 3rd Place Tenor 1. The boys competed in pre-auditions and were…

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MID VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Mid Valley High School Student of the Month for December is Senior Megan Monahan. This award is given by the Lions Club of Olyphant. Pictured left to right: Chad Vinansky – Secondary Principal, Megan Monahan, Claudia Kausmeyer – Leo Club Advisor & Mid Valley Faculty member. 

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MID VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Mid Valley High School Student of the Month for January is Senior Hannah Bjornstad. This award is given by the Lions Club of Olyphant. Pictured left to right: Chad Vinansky – Secondary Principal, Hannah Bjornstad, Claudia Kausmeyer – Leo Club Advisor & Mid Valley Faculty member.

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MID VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

A memorial blood drive, sponsored by the MV Leo Club, was held on Thursday February 20th at the Mid Valley Secondary Center, in memory of former Mid Valley student Chad Rebar. Standing left to right are: Mr. John Horvath (former MV Faculty member and past Leo Club Advisor), Mrs. Anna Jean (“Jiji”) Rebar (Chad Rebar’s Mom), Mrs. Claudia Kausmeyer– (MV Faculty and Lions Club member and…

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RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Ellie Helcoski, a senior at Riverside Junior Senior High School, won the Poetry Out Loud Competition at Riverside at represented RHS at the Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition. This is Ellie’s second trip to the Regional Competition.

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RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Sarah Murphy and Morgan Gable, juniors at Riverside High School, recently participated in PMEA District 9 Band at Montrose. Morgan plays the clarinet and this is her first District competition. Sarah plays the trumpet and this is her second trip to District band

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VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Students in Mrs. Molly Callahan’s high school art classes have been participating in a variety of community service projects this summer. Over Christmas, students created a tree display for the Electric City Trolley Museum’s Festival of Trees. Their Three Little Pigs-inspired tree took home first place in the competition, which benefited Toys for Tots.Additionally, students have been hand painting…

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MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY

People on the Move   Marywood University   Patricia E. Dunleavy, Ph.D., Marywood University associate vice president for human resources, had an article published in Business Officers, a magazine issued by the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). Titled,  “Here’s to Your Health Care,” the article addresses the Affordable Care Act and…

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MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY

Marywood University Hosts Region Wide Musical Event   SCRANTON, PA—Marywood University recently held a region wide musical event with 40 students from across Pennsylvania participating in an inaugural trumpet seminar at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts.   Under the guidance of David Jumper, M.M., assistant professor of jazz studies at Marywood University, students…

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VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Valley View High School Student Athletes sign their Letters of Intent to continue their Athlete and Academic Careers. Pictured left to right; Rob Nardelli, Stony Brook University; Carly Lucke, Bucknell University; Blayse Cholish, Kutztown University; Collin Ferguson, Hartford University; and Casey Pearce, Mansfield University

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LACKAWANNA TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL

 Lackawanna Trail senior Shelby Croasdale signed her letter of intent to play field hockey for Kutztown University in the fall. Croasdale is shown with Head Coach Kathleen Snyder.  Lackawanna Trail senior Shelby Croasdale signs her letter of intent to play field hockey for Kutztown University as her fellow senior teammates and Head Coach looked on. Croasdale…

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SHENANDOAH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Schuylkill County Band Concert   Five members of the Shenandoah Valley Blue Devil Pride will participate in the  Schuylkill County Band Concert which will take place at the North Schuylkill High School on March 8, 2014. Shown in photo (L-R): Kayla Stiely Elementary Music Instructor, Devin Davis Baritone, Danielle Najunas & Rocco Roguskie French Horns,…

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