The Old Forge School District Senior and Junior Class Officers for the 2018-19 School Year. Seniors left to right: Anna Kuckla – President, Hayden Jones- Vice President, Abbey Nee and Alyssa Wilcox- Secretary, Tommy Souriyavong- Treasurer Juniors left to right; Cassandra Nocera- President, Nick Nalaschi- Treasurer, Gianna Adomiak- Vice President, Kevin Pepsin- Secretary

Marywood University’s music, theatre and dance department will host guest performers, Nina Kouznetsov, a pianist who sings in Marywood University’s Concert Choir, and her son, violinist and cellist, Val Bourgeon, for their third annual recital. The recital is free and open to the public and will take place in the Marian Chapel in the Swartz…

Marywood University’s Athletic Department in partnership with the Office of University Admissions, will hold a Student-Athlete Preview Day on Saturday, October 6, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is designed as an opportunity for prospective student-athletes to experience campus, learn about academic programs, and meet with coaches, admissions counselors, and financial aid…

Five Valley View juniors have been accepted into Tomorrow’s Leaders Today program for the 2018-19 school year:  The seven-month Tomorrow’s Leaders Today program develops the leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills of high school juniors and provides real-world experiences in the areas of philanthropy, non-profit organizations and community service. The opportunities and challenges of northeastern Pennsylvania…

Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department will hold auditions for its fall production of Wonder of the World, by David Lindsay-Abaire on Friday, August 31, 2018, from 6-9 p.m., and Saturday, September 1, 2018, from 1-4 p.m. Those interested in auditioning can schedule an appointment by emailing Charles Gorden, M.F.A., associate professor of theatre…

Four Marywood University graduate and undergraduate students were recently notified that they won top awards in X-Culture’s International Business Competition. Every semester, thousands of students and professionals from more than 40 countries take part in the X-Culture competition. For several months, they work together on business projects presented by X-Culture’s corporate partners. Students and professionals…

Marywood University’s Art Galleries will host an opening reception for its three exhibits on Thursday, September 20, 2018, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Mahady Gallery, on the first floor of the Shields Center for Visual Arts. This event, as well as the exhibits, are free and open to the public.   The 2018 Marywood Art…

Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department recently announced music audition dates for new students.   Saturday, November 17, 2018, voice and keyboard auditions will be held. Friday, December 7, 2018, winds, strings, and percussion auditions will be held. Saturday, January 12, 2019, winds, strings, and percussions auditions will be held. Saturday, January 19, 2019,…

Marywood University’s Service Committee is holding its fall service project, “Filled with Care,” with a back-to-school focus. The committee is collecting donations of back-to-school supplies including: backpacks, lunch boxes/bags, notebooks, pencils/pens, and art supplies. All supplies will be donated to the Isaac Tripp Elementary School, Scranton, Pa. Marywood University’s Service Committee previously ran its winter…