Mr. Christopher Thomas and Mr. Nathan Barrett Principals of the Old Forge School District announce November Devil Pride High School Students. The students were chosen based on their recognition for outstanding demonstrations of Devil Pride. Pride stands for Prepared, Respectful, Independent, Dependable, and Example to others. Left to right: Joseph Verespey – Grade 9, Lindsey Welsh-…
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West Scranton High School Red Cross Club Hosts Diane Marinchak Memorial Blood Drive On Friday, December 12, the West Scranton High School Red Cross Club sponsored a blood drive in memory of former beloved West Scranton teacher Mrs. Diane Marinchak, who passed away in 2013. Throughout the course of the drive, the Red Cross was able to…
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Marywood University Chapter, Society for Collegiate Journalists Inducts New Members SCRANTON, PA—Marywood University’s Chapter of the Society of Collegiate Journalists recently inducted new 2014 members. The inductees are all active participants in the production of Marywood’s student newspaper, The Wood Word. Scott Schaffer, co-anchor at WNEP-TV, served as guest speaker at the induction ceremony. …
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Valley View High School Homecoming Queen, King and Court Pictured left to right: Senior Court Members; Francesa Agostinelli, John Martin, Emily Duffy, Brennen Carroll, Jordan Seprosky, Queen Kelly Richter, King James Baker, Court Members; Tyler Catapane, Brianna Mazzoni, Jonathan Mengoni, Olivia Bartkowski, and Nick Doyle.
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Lackawanna Trail senior, Seth Williams, has been accepted to All Eastern Honors Chorus in April at Providence, RI. This event is held every other year and students from the thirteen northeastern states are invited to participate based on their audition scores from previous years in District, Region and All State chorus. Seth is the first choral…
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The first grade students at Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center decided that instead of doing a gift exchange in each classroom, they would donate toys to the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The children brought in new, unwrapped toys for the Marines to distribute to the less fortunate children in the community.…
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Shown here are the officers of the Holy Cross Chapter of the National Honor Society: Fr. Brian J. T. Clarke (chaplain), Mrs. Kathy Yaklic (NHS Moderator), James Basting, Margaret Rainey, Ann Basting, Jack Shean, Taylor Augustyn, Drew Magda, and Mr. Benjamin Tolerico (principal)
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The newest members of the Holy Cross Chapter of the National Honor Society were recently inducted. The membership includes: Seniors: Taylor Augustyn, Ann Basting, James Basting, Maria Batyko, Allison Bauman, Emily Bloskey, Kylie Chichura, Morgan Ditchey, Alexandra Ditchkus, Gabrielle Giordano, Marissa Grecco, Lilyanna Guziewicz, Tess Kearns, Kimberly Kowalski, Brenden Leese, Kaelin Lynott, Lauren Lomberto,…
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HOLY REDEEMER HIGH SCHOOL COLLECTS FOOD FOR SOUP KITCHEN Holy Redeemer High School students collected food and monetary donations to benefit the St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen during the holiday season. Homerooms collected canned goods, non-perishable food items, and money to support the Kitchen’s efforts to feed the area’s hungry. The drive was coordinated by the…
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2014-15 Old Forge National Honor Society inductees ….. 1st Row: (front) Victoria Tansley, Nicole Tagliaferri, Nina Pascolini, Kelci Yesnowski, Jenna Loeffler, Mary Consentini, Vienna Piazza, Janelle Jones, Aisha Aldubayan, Kayla Grasso, Aimee Thomas- Advisor 2nd Row: Mark Voyack, Robert Rinaldi, Cameron Carpenter, Ryan Voyack, Alexandra Brown, Kai Coolbaugh, Tiffany Dukauskas, Reilly Boyd, Shaina Ermo 3rd…
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