West Scranton Students Score High in the National Spanish Exam 26 students at West Scranton High School earned medals and honors for outstanding performance on the 2019 National Spanish Examination. Students from West Scranton earned gold, silver, and bronze medals, along with numerous scholar medals marking honorable performance. One student, senior Samuel Goncalves, was also recognized as…
Thirty-four MMI Preparatory School students compete in Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science state competition (Freeland, PA – May 31, 2019) – Nineteen of MMI Preparatory School’s 34 competitors placed first in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science state competition at Penn State’s University Park campus. An additional 15 MMI students placed second in the…
The University of Scranton recently held an Earth Day Essay Contest, “Caring for Earth’s Critters.” The Valley View 11th and 12th grade winners were: 1st Place – Liv Damski, 2nd Place Noah Sherman, 3rd place Alyssa Moran Pictured from left to right: George Howanitz, Valley View Science Department Chair; Liv Damski; Noah Sherman and Alyssa Moran
MMI selects “Best of the Best” winner for the spring term (Freeland, PA – May 29, 2019) – Junior Emily Ankiewicz was selected as MMI Preparatory School’s “Best of the Best” for the 2018-2019 spring term for her presentation entitled “Is Your Phone Controlling You?” which she delivered during an all-school assembly. As part…
Western Wayne FBLA Members Participate in Manners Matter Eleven FBLA members/business students from Western Wayne High School recently participated in “Manners Matter,” an event sponsored by the Wayne County School-to-Work Committee. The event was held at Lackawanna College Lake Region and featured a gourmet luncheon catered and donated by the Lords Valley Country Club,…
MMI basketball standout Matthew Marchetti signs with Misericordia University (Freeland, PA – May 24, 2019) CAPTION: MMI 2019 graduate Matthew Marchetti will continue his academic and basketball careers at Misericordia University. Pictured are, first row, from left: Andrea Marchetti, Matthew Marchetti, and David Marchetti. Second row: Joseph Flanagan, varsity basketball coach; William A. Shergalis, Ph.D.,…
MMI volleyball standout Summer Evancho signs with Marywood University (Freeland, PA – May 24, 2019) CAPTION: MMI 2019 graduate Summer Evancho will continue her academic and volleyball careers at Marywood University. Pictured are, first row, from left: John Evancho and Summer Evancho. Second row: Vincent Vella, athletic director, William A. Shergalis, Ph.D., ’58 Acting Head…
Marywood University to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Alumni Association with Special Events for Alumni and the Community Scranton, PA (May 23, 2019) — Marywood University’s Alumni Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary at this year’s alumni weekend, which will take place from Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2, 2019. Alumni awards, class gatherings,…
Old Forge Students Carolyn Aversa, Elizabeth Zuchinski, Alyssa Miller, Casey Krushnowski had their poems submitted by their English teacher, Ms. Marsico, and won in the Wyoming Valley Poetry Society Contest. They were invited to read their poems at the Fine Arts Fiesta Bandshell at the Public Square in Wilkes Barre, on May 19, 2019. Alyssa…
A day at the ballpark became a valuable learning experience for a group of Future Business Leaders of America members from Western Wayne High School. Students from area high schools were invited to attend a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders game and to hear about the various career opportunities available in a sports franchise. The following Railriders personnel…
Nathan Trotta Signs with East Stroudsburg University On Monday, May 13, 2019, a signing day was held for West Scranton senior Nathan Trotta, who gave his commitment to East Stroudsburg University for wrestling. Congratulations, Nathan! Photo: Seated (L to R): Fred Demich, Nathan Trotta, and Melissa Trotta (mom) Standing (L to R): Mr. Robert DeLuca (West Scranton…
West Scranton Freshman Earns Presidential Award West Scranton freshman Dakota Adams recently earned the Bronze Presidential Award for volunteer service. The award is given to teens who perform at least 50-74 hours of service within a 12-month period. Dakota has dedicated numerous hours, throughout 2018 until now, volunteering at the Steamtown National Historic Site. Along…
Marywood University Professor’s Article Published in Healthcare Journal Scranton, PA (May 21, 2019) — LoriAnn F. Gorrick Pajalich, DNP, MS, APRN, CNS, GCNS-BC, assistant professor in the nursing department at Marywood University, recently had her article titled, “Collaboration in Healthcare Delivery Interprofessional,” published in the Journal of Interprofessional Education and Practice. This is Dr.…
Sophomore Represents West Scranton High School at Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar West Scranton High School Sophomore Molly Dougherty was selected as the representative to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY) for the 2019 academic year. Since 1958, the HOBY Seminars have brought together outstanding sophomore students to interact with distinguished leaders in business,…
Marywood University Students’ Works Selected for Art of the State Exhibition Scranton, PA (May 21, 2019) —Marywood University art department students, Betsy Kleinsasser, bachelor of fine arts; and Elizabeth Hartman, master of fine arts, were recently notified that their works were selected for the prestigious Art of the State Exhibition at the Pennsylvania State…