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…

Valley View High School, senior, Shaun Franchek advanced to the International Bridge Building competition to be held in Dallas, Texas on April 22nd. He will compete against Regional winners from across the United States. Pictured left to right are students from Valley View who participated in the Regional competition: Alex Glucksnis, John Keenan, Shaun Franchek,…

Carolyn Bonacci, M.A., Scranton, Pa., Director of Professional Continuing Education, Marywood University   SCRANTON, PA (February 20, 2017)—Carolyn Bonacci, M.A., was recently appointed as the director of professional continuing education at Marywood University. Ms. Bonacci also serves as an instructor in the philosophy department at the University.   In her position as director of professional continuing…

Marywood University’s Master of Fine Arts Program to Offer Open House   SCRANTON, PA (February 14, 2017)-Marywood University’s master of fine arts program for designers and illustrators, “Get Your Master’s with the Masters,” will hold an open house on Friday, April 21, 2017, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., in the Shields Center for Visual Arts,…

Jake Osborne will continue his academic and athletic career at SUNY Cortland University. Pictured left to right standing: Larry Pegula, Valley View High School Assistant Principal and George Howanitz, Valley View Head Football Coach Sitting left to right: Mike McCormick, grandfather; Sean Osborne, father; Jake; and Lisa Osborne, mother

Marywood University and Northampton Community College Announce Articulation Agreement for Social Work   SCRANTON, PA (February 13, 2017)—Marywood University and Northampton Community College (NCC) recently signed an articulation agreement for their respective social work programs. Under this agreement, NCC students earning an associate degree in social work can enroll in Marywood University and earn a bachelor…

Mr. Jack  Schalk, Principal of Old Forge High School, announces January 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: Bobby Resio- Grade 7, Emilio Colondres- Grade 8, Carissa DeLucca- Grade…

West Scranton Students Collect for the NEPA Youth Shelter   On Wednesday, January 26, West Scranton High School donated several boxes of items that were collected in support of the new NEPA Youth Shelter.  The items were used to create more than 100 care packages which were handed out during a recent census of homeless…

MMI holds school competition for National Geographic Bee   (Freeland, PA – February 6, 2017) – Seventh grader Christian Homnack was the winner and classmate Connor Spencer finished as the runner-up in MMI Preparatory School’s competition as part of qualifications for the National Geographic Bee. MMI’s Geographic Bee competition, at which students answered questions on…

In January, Valley View 5th grader Mary Zabielski,  donated 10 inches of her hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths Progam.  Pantene uses the donations to make wigs for cancer patients.  Mary was in 3rd grade when she decided to start donating her hair.  At that time she donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love.  Mary said; ‘Donating my hair…

West Scranton Student Performs in Shakespeare’s Macbeth On Friday, January 27, the United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA partnered with the REV Theatre Company to present William Shakespeare’s Macbeth at the Oppenheim Center for the Arts.  West Scranton freshman Kayla Chofey was featured prominently in this production in the lead role of Lady Macbeth.  Kayla has…

Scott Wiggins appointed Head of School at MMI Preparatory School  (Freeland, PA – February 3, 2017) – D. Scott Wiggins, who has served as interim Head of School at MMI Preparatory School since July of 2016, was appointed as the school’s permanent Head of School by the MMI Board of Directors at a meeting on…

Susquehanna Community High School 2nd Marking Period Honor Roll Highest Honors 93 -100 – 12th Grade –  Madison Canfield, Slone Chandler, Hannah Day, Marissa Gaglione, Garret Grausgruber, Evan Haley, Jessica Lamb, Robert Murphy, Saige Perry, Shayna Slocum, Jonathan Teribury, Kathryn Woodruff   11th Grade –  Isabella Abruzzo, Chelsea Bush, Kendra Colwell, Emily Frye, Bridget Iveson, Tristan Megivern, …