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, …

Marywood University Hosts Induction Ceremony for Communication Arts Students Marywood University’s communication arts department recently hosted its 2017 Induction Ceremony for campus chapters of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), and the Society for Collegiate Journalists at the University. The induction ceremony included 21 Marywood students who were inducted…

Six MMI students win 16 awards at Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition   (Freeland, PA – January 27, 2017) – Six MMI Preparatory School students won a total of 16 awards in this year’s Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. The students were honored during a recent awards ceremony at Marywood University. Senior Evan…

Valley View eighth grader, Ryan Coleman, was awarded first place for his essay he submitted to the Hricak McAndrew American Legion Post 869.  Pictured left to right are: Mr. James McKane, Middle School Assistant Principal; Tom Picchini, Senior Vice Commander of American Legion Post 869; Ryan Coleman, Valley View Middle School Student; Jerry Heid, Commander…

Recently, Pennsylvanians for Human Life announced the winners of the 2016 Youth for Life Art and Essay Contest. Good Shepherd Academy, Kingston, merited several awards in both the Junior Division Essay and the Senior Division Essay. While winners were just announced, the essays were written in May 2016 by then seventh and eighth grade students.…

Valley View High School News Valley View High School Students participated in the Hricak McAndrew American Legion Post 869 annual essay contest.  Alexa Kobrynich received first place, Cassandra Dumas placed second and Taylor Seprosky placed third. Pictured left to right: Mr. Chris Mendicino, Valley View High School principal, Tom Picchini, Hricak McAndrew American Legion Post…

Marywood University to Host Fundraiser for Alternative Service Trip Program SCRANTON, PA (January 20, 2017)-Marywood University’s campus ministry office will host its first “Snowball Roll” fundraiser, to benefit the alternative break service trip program, on Friday, January 27, 2017, from Noon – 1 p.m., at University Avenue, on the University’s campus. This fundraiser is open…

WSHS Students Win Martin Luther King Essay Contest   Recently, students in the Scranton School District participated in the Greater Scranton Area Martin Luther King essay contest.  Students had to write an essay describing their everyday hero.  Six students from West Scranton High School earned awards for their submissions: freshmen Rickey Conklin, Ava Palermo, Yasmin Ramirez,…

West Scranton High School Students Attend District Chorus Festival   Two West Scranton High School students were selected to attend the 2016-2017 PMEA District 9 Chorus Festival.  Every year, this event, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, features the top student singers from Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties.  The students selected from…

Marywood University to Host “Heroin Hits Home” Presentation SCRANTON, PA (January 19, 2017)—Marywood University to host “Heroin Hits Home” presentation, an initiative of the District Attorney’s Office, on Monday, January 30, 2017, from 6-9 p.m., in the Latour Room, in the Nazareth Student Center. The presentation is free and open to the public. Shane Scanlon,…