The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Regional competition was held at Wilkes University on Saturday, March 5. Three ninth grade students from West Scranton High School received awards for their experiments. Nick Guerra did his project on The Effects of Acetaminophen and Naproxen on Aquatic Ecosystems. He placed first in ecology and will advance to…
A group of seventh grade students from Valley View Middle School has been working on a project this year to “Take Back the Tap.” As part of a contest they are submitting to the Philadelphia Zoo, these seventh grade students are trying to encourage students in the Middle School to use fewer disposable water bottles. …
Marywood University’s Department of Nursing Holds Third Annual Blessing of the Hands Ceremony SCRANTON, PA (March 6, 2017)—Marywood University nursing students continued a recent tradition at the University, participating in the third annual Blessing of the Hands ceremony as they prepare for clinical practice. This annual ceremony, held in the Marian Chapel, Swartz Center for…
Marywood University to hold Free Anxiety Screenings SCRANTON, PA (March 6, 2017)-Marywood University’s Psychological Services Center will offer free, confidential anxiety screenings on Thursday, April 6, 2017, from 9 a.m. -7 p.m., in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, on the University’s campus. The free screenings are open to the public and…
Marywood University’s School Leadership Academy to host Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement Workshop SCRANTON, PA (March 2, 2017)—Marywood University’s School Leadership Academy will feature Mark A. Wade, Ph.D., principal of Pocono Mountain West High School, who will deliver a workshop on Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., on…
West Scranton Student Qualifies for District Band Festival West Scranton High School junior Jimmy Greenfield was selected to attend the 2017 PMEA District 9 Band Festival. The event, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, features the top student musicians from throughout northeast Pennsylvania. This year’s PMEA District Band Festival was hosted by Valley View…
West Scranton – PIAA District Wrestling Championship The West Scranton High School wrestling team placed second at this year’s PIAA District 2 Wrestling Championship. 11 out of the 14 members of the Invaders’ team earned medals to secure the second place win. The top 4 will now advance to the NE Regional Tournament. Invaders who…
Marywood University will host its Fourth Annual Community Leadership Celebration on Thursday, May 4, 2017, in the Center for Athletics and Wellness on Marywood’s campus. The event will honor Patrick Fricchione, M.D., with Marywood’s Lead On Award, in recognition of his enthusiastic dedication to his profession and to his community, as well as his selfless,…
Valley View High School SADD club students attended the Lackawanna/Susquehanna County Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs Youth Conference Day, “Recognizing Persuasive Tactics of Resisting Peer Pressure and to Promote Effective Decision Making”. Pictured left to right: Kathleen Cardamone, Valley View High School SADD Advisor, Olivia Blockberger, Jeremy Boyle, Annaliese Daiute, Ava Giombetti, Maura Carter,…
During the week of March 13th to March 17th the Valley View High School Leo Club will be hosting “Cougar Care” spirit week. Students will be able to dress down for $1.00 per day or $5.00 for the week. Each day is to benefit a different organization. Monday will be ‘Merica Monday proceeds will be…
Valley View School District presents a check to American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer in the amount of $6035.00. Pictured left to right: Cheryl Aniska, Valley View High School Health & Physical Education Teacher; Corey Castellani, Valley View Business Manager; Megan Ilnicki, American Cancer Society Community Manager; Dr. Tom Quinn, Valley View School District Superintendent;…
Valley View High School Seniors, Hannah and Ronnie Yanoski, will continue their academic and athletic golf career at Millersville University. Pictured sitting left to right: Terri Yanoski, Mother; Ronnie, Hannah, and Ron Yanoski, Father. Standing left to right: Lori Kelley, Valley View High School Guidance; Chris Killiany, Valley View Athletic Director; Jamie Addley, Valley View…
Marywood University Launches Tutoring Program SCRANTON, PA (February 8, 2017)— Students from Marywood University’s Education department are offering their tutoring services, free of charge, to students who are in pre-kindergarten through fifth grades. The tutoring program is a drop-in service (no appointments are necessary) in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, Room…
Marywood University Faculty Earns National Recognition SCRANTON, PA (February 15, 2017)—Abigail Davis, Dunmore, Pa., MPAS, PA-C, academic director in the Physician Assistant (PA) Program at Marywood University, was recently selected by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for earning a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ). Ms. Davis was recognized for earning a…
Matthew Carty, son of Kevin and Julie Carty of Harveys Lake and a member of the Good Shepherd Academy basketball team in Kingston, scored his 500th career point in a winning effort versus St. Clare/ St. Paul on January 22, 2017. Matthew, pictured, received his 500 point ball at GSA Senior Night ceremonies. Matthew is…