The following students were named students of the month at Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School for the month of January. Students are nominated by faculty members and selected by committee: Senior, Anna Donnelly, Sophomore Kelsie Rumola, and eighth-grader Jalil Gillyard. Picture attached: From left to Right: Anna Donnelly, Kelsie Rumola, Jalil Gillyard, Mr. Presley, High School…
Eleven MMI students receive Scholastic Writing Awards (Freeland, PA – February 14, 2018) – Eleven MMI Preparatory School students were recipients of 2018 Scholastic Writing Awards in the Northeast Writing Region-at-Large division. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7–12. Senior Lauren…
A trio of organizers is working to ensure the success of Marywood University’s Fifth Annual Community Leadership Celebration, set for Thursday, May 3, 2018, which will honor former Lt. Governor William W. Scranton III and Maryla Scranton. Patrick Fricchione, M.D., Moosic, Pa.; Gerard Champi, Dunmore, Pa.; and Linda B. Keene, Taylor, Pa., have spent the…
Valley View High School Senior soccer player, Rossalynn Collura, recipient of the 2017 Pauline Histed Memorial Leadership Award. Pictured left to right: Chris Killiany, Valley View Athletic Director; Joe Semion, brother of the late Pauline Histed; Jerry Histed,husband of the late Pauline Histed and Award sponsor; Charles Collura, father; Rossalynn, award recipient; Jennifer Collura, Mother; Amy…
Mountain View School District Youth Advisory Committee Kingsley, PA – For the past nine years, food service for the Mountain View School District, has been provided by The Nutrition Group. In an effort to provide students with nutritious meals that students will enjoy, a Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) was formed. The committee consists of students…
Valley View Students Medal in SkillsUSA Competition SkillsUSA, is a national student organization that develops employability, participatory, and leadership skills based on learning sites. During December and January, Valley View Students competed at Luzerne County Community College and Toyota of Scranton with other students in the technical education occupation programs. Gold Medal winner will go…
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Marywood University to Host Chamber Music Theatre Performance to Celebrate Women’s History Month SCRANTON, PA (February 6, 2018)—Marywood University will host Core Ensemble to perform Tres Vidas, a new chamber music theatre work celebrating the lives of three significant Latin women, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 7 p.m., in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing…
Marywood University’s Music, Theatre, and Dance Department to Host a Concert by the Singing Sergeants SCRANTON, PA (February 1, 2018)—Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department will host the Singing Sergeants for a free concert on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 8 p.m., in the Marian Chapel at the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life on…
Susquehanna Community High School 2nd Marking Period Honor Roll Highest Honors 93 -100 – 12th Grade – Isabella Abruzzo, Travis Acosta, Alexis Beach, Chelsea Bush, Kendra Colwell, Nathaniel Darrow, Elizabeth Delaney, Emily Frye, Chloe Haskins, Bridget Iveson, Marisa Kenny, Lucas Marco, Tristan Megivern, Taylor Millard, Travis Rockwell, Madisson Stanford, Kelsey Swartz, Kaylin Trynoski, Skyla Wilson 11th Grade – Daniel Baker, Angela Bianco,…
On January 16th The Old Forge School District Board Of Education honored and recognized Sophomore Lindsey Welsh who wrote her own Christmas Fairy Tale as part of her assignment in her English Class. Each Month The Old Forge School Board established a recognition campaign to promote the significance of outstanding achievements of students, staff and community…
Valley View High School Band Members placed in District Competition and move on to the Region Band Competition Congratulations! Standing left to right are: Mia Mercatili placing 4th on clarinet, Samantha Humen placed 1st on flute, and Julia Romanovich placed 1st on French Horn. All three qualified to move on to Region Band next month!
Marywood University and East Stroudsburg University Sign Transfer Agreement for Master’s Programs SCRANTON, PA (January 30, 2018)—Marywood University and East Stroudsburg University recently signed an articulation agreement for master’s programs in public administration and management and leadership. Students enrolled in the master of science in public administration programs at East Stroudsburg University can take approved…
West Scranton Receives STEM Grant Mr. Rick Portelli from Lehigh Gas Wholesale presented West Scranton High School with a $500 STEM grant. Lehigh Gas has been committed to supporting the technology initiative at West for many years. The mathematics and science departments will benefit from the grant, which will be used for software designed to…
Marywood University’s Music, Theatre, and Dance Department Students Receive Honors at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival SCRANTON, PA (January 29, 2018)—Marywood University music, theatre, and dance department students recently participated in and received honors at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), which was held at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pa. Tiffany Atkins,…