Seniors Alyssa DeKenipp and Julie Rieutort were named national winners in the 2013 Scholastic Art Awards. Only 1% of the 230,000 submission received national recognition. Both will be awarded their medals during a ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City in May. Alyssa’s acrylic painting “Urban Corruption” won a gold medal and will be…
Danette Fuller, 4-H Leader nominated Lackawanna Trail High School Senior Brianna Smarkusky for the “Discovering Tomorrow’s Leaders” Contest. Brianna, daughter of Bill and Mary Smarkusky, Nicholson, was nominated because of her involvement as the Wyoming -Lackawanna Dairy Princess. She promotes the daisy industry throughout both counties as well as being active in the 4-H where…
KICKOFF FOR MID VALLEY RELAY FOR LIFE MID VALLEY RELAY FOR LIFE HELD KICKOFF ASSEMBLIES AT THE MID VALLEY SECONDARY CENTER. THE RELAY IS FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND WILL TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 8-9 AT THE MID VALLEY FOOTBALL STADIUM. Key participants are pictured from left to right:LORIANN FONTANELLA- AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, ERIN…
The Olyphant Leo Club of Mid Valley School District sponsored a blood drive in memory of Robbie Stephens 2008 Mid Valley graduate who passed away in 2012. The drive collected 61 pints – the most ever collected at the school. From left to right-Jack Horvath-faculty- Leo Club advisor Matt Pasquale- Leo Club Vice PresidentMegan Mercanti- Leo Club SecretaryBob Stephens- Robbie’s fatherJoanne…
Senior, Delaney Reynolds, was chosen Mid Valley Student of the Month for January. Mid Valley Student of the Month is sponsored by the Olyphant Lions Club. Pictured left to right: John “Jack” Horvath (MV teacher and Olyphant Lion’s Club member), Delaney Reynolds, Chad Vinansky (Mid Valley Secondary Principal). ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Senior, Nikko Bonavoglia, was chosen Mid Valley Student of the Month for February. Mid Valley Student of the Month is sponsored by the Olyphant Lions Club. Pictured left to right: John “Jack”…
In the “Skills USA Championships” sponsored by the Career Technology Center the following Mid Valley Seniors were awarded Gold Medals…. Emily Pieskefski – Gold Medal in Advertising Design Brian Pisarcik – Gold Medal in Automotive Refinishing Pictured left to right: Emily Pieskefski (senior), Chad Vinansky – Mid Valley Secondary Principal, Brian Pisarcik (senior)
It’s the minimum age to be a candidate to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. It’s the number of cents in a quarter. And it’s how many years of marriage mark a silver wedding anniversary. No matter how you slice it, 25’s a big deal. And with us? It’s a free deal. When you…
Or even better, 14.3 of them! In the market for a horse or pony? We’ve got ’em. If you’ve ever wondered how horses are measured, wonder no more! When you look at the ads in our Horses & Ponies category, you’ll see things like 16H or 14.3H in them. For those unfamiliar with equine lingo,…
Abington Heights High School senior student Evan Eckersley came in first place at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s Region IV Band Festival. He has qualified through competitive audition to attend this year’s All-State Festival at the Erie Convention Center in late April. L to R: High School Principal Pamela Murray and Evan Eckersley
The Abington Heights Robotics Team made it to the finals round at the Mid-Atlantic District Competition at Hatboro Horsham High School. The team will travel to The College of New Jersey for another shot at a district win and then to Lehigh University in April for a shot at the Regional Championship. The Robotics Team…
The Mid Valley School District, Administrators, and the Art Department are pleased to announce that Sophomore, Laura Penn, earned national recognition in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards of 2013. Laura has been identified by a panel of creative professionals as one of the most talented artists and writers in the nation. This year,230,000 works of art and writing…
Abington Heights High School senior student Zack Peercy was awarded three Silver Keys and an Honorable mention for writing in The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards contest. In 2013, over 230,000 works were submitted to The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Zack’s Silver Keys were received for works submitted in “Flash Fiction,” “Science Fiction/Fantasy,” and…
Scholars are pretty sure that it’s how the Great Wall of China was financed. Benjamin Franklin used it to fund the purchase of a cannon to defend Philadelphia. You might have waited with bated breath on Saturday night to see those Powerball results (we did). Ah, lottery. If nothing else, it’s a great excuse to…
There are the undead. And then? There’s customer service at Paper Shop. We pride ourselves on having real, live people to take your calls. No robots. No phone trees. And definitely no zombies. To be completely honest, we may be a just a tiny bit less lively on Monday mornings (What?! We’re being honest, here!),…
West Scranton Students Win Essay Contest As part of Women’s History Month, which is held in April, the League of Women Voters of Lackawanna County and the Jane Kopas Women’s Center of The University of Scranton held the annual Women’s History Month Essay Contest. The competition is open to all students in Lackawanna County in…