West Scranton Scholastic Bowl Team Advances to National Championship Congratulations to the members of West Scranton High School’s Scholastic Bowl Team on their excellent performance this year! After rounds of competition against other area schools, the team qualified to advance to the national championship in Washington D.C. On June 3-4, the team represented West Scranton…
Congratulations to West Scranton High School sophomore Emilia Doda for winning the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association’s Logo Competition! Her design will be used as the symbol for the 2017 PSTA Conference, The Future of Science Education in Pennsylvania.
MMI students compete at Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science state competition MMI students received 23 first-place awards, 20 second-place awards and two third-place awards at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science State Competition, which was held on the Pennsylvania State University main campus. Junior Abigail Paul received a perfect score and earned special recognition from…
Garage/yard sale season is in full swing. Everywhere you look you’ll see signs to follow that will lead you to a specific garage/yard sale. Sometimes you’ll decide to check one out to see what bargains you can find. Once you arrive, you’ll see items laying all over which can become slightly overwhelming at times. As you…
Did you just recently graduate college? If you answered yes, you have either made the decision to move back home with your parents, or you are moving into your own apartment. Whatever the answer is, just remember that this is an exciting time that will be filled with life changes and opportunities. Since you have…
The Valley View High School Counseling Department held a Resume Writing Workshop for the Class of 2018. Korie Munley, MEd, Career Development Specialist at King’s College instructed students on the resume writing process. Standing Left to Right: Valley View High School students, Kaitlyn Brown, Caroline Burak, Kiana DeJesus, Mrs Korie. Munley MEd, Career Development Specialist at King’s College;…
Marywood University assistant director for Housing and Residence Life Received Raymond P Heath Leadership Award SCRANTON, PA (May 26, 2017)—Tyler Ward, M.S., Dunmore, Pa., assistant director for housing and residence life at Marywood University, recently received the 2017 Raymond P. Heath Leadership Award for his outstanding service to student life at Marywood University. Mr.…
Old Forge High School May Devil Pride Winners Left to right: Cierra Mulkerin- Grade 7, Monica Xavier- Grade 8, Rianna Novack- Grade 9, Anna Kuckla- Grade 10, Lexus Souriyavong- Grade 11, Josh Wagner- Grade 12, Mr. Jack Schalk- High School Principal.
MMI seniors win National Merit Scholarships, junior qualifies for 2018 scholarship program (Freeland, PA – May 30, 2017) –MMI Preparatory School seniors Allison McGeehan (left) and Nicholas Young (middle) both won National Merit Scholarships and junior Aaron Harman (right) qualified for the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. McGeehan was selected as the winner of…
Marywood University’s String Project Receives Grant from Scranton Area Community Foundation SCRANTON, PA (May 25, 2017)—Marywood University’s String Project recently received a grant from The Scranton Area Community Foundation to support the All Saints String Project, a collaboration between Marywood’s String Project, All Saints Academy, and the Diocese of Scranton. The All Saints String Project…
Marywood to Honor Five Graduates at Its Upcoming Alumni Weekend SCRANTON, PA (May 15, 2017) — During a weekend full of events for its returning graduates, Marywood University will honor five alumni with awards of excellence at a special reception. Marywood’s Alumni Weekend is set for Friday, June 2, through Sunday, June 4, on…
Matt Mackinder will continue his academic and football career at Muhlenberg College. Pictured sitting left to right: Sean Mackinder, brother; Kristen Mackinder, Mother; Matt; Scott Mackinder, Father and Alyce Mackinder, Grandmother Standing left to right: Chris Killiany, Athlete Director; Joe Gallagher, Grandfather; Sandy Gallagher, Grandmother; Larry Pegula, Valley View High School Assistant Principal; George Howanitz,…
ATVs An ATV, short for All-Terrain Vehicle, is a four-wheeled vehicle that is intended for single-rider use. ATVs are best suited for making quick turns because the rider helps control the vehicle by manipulating the position of their body weight. Once you own an ATV, it comes with a thrilling experience. Due to the open construction design, it…
Pictured left to right sitting; Dorotha Carey, grandmother; Dale Carey, father; Evan Carey; Jennifer Carey, Mother Standing left to right standing: Glynn Hoyle, grandfather; Florence Hoyle, grandmother; and George Howanitz, Valley View Head Football Coach
Rent to own is a way to buy or sell a product over a certain given time, allowing the renter to be the owner of the product at the end of the agreement. When there is a traditional purchase and sale, the seller and buyer complete the purchase immediately after agreeing to the terms. However, renting…