Sophomore Andrew Decker won MMI Preparatory School’s Poetry Out Loud competition for the second consecutive year and will represent MMI in the televised regional Poetry Out Loud competition on December 7 at the WVIA-TV studios in Pittston. Senior Gabriella DeMelfi placed second and junior Chava Kornblatt finished third.
Marywood University’s Music, Theatre, and Dance Department Announces December Performances and Concerts SCRANTON, PA (November 17, 2016)-Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance (MTD) department announces its December 2016 performances and concerts. All of the events are free and open to the public. Marywood University’s Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of David Truitt, Ph.D., will…
The Valley View High School Guidance Department sponsored a PHEAA Workshop for seniors and their parents. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency offers many free resources to help families navigate the student financial aid process. Pictured left to right: Lori Kelley, Valley View High School Guidance; Linda Pacewicz, PHEAA Higher Educaiton Access Partner; and…
West Scranton High School’s Feed A Friend Collection West Scranton High School’s food drive for Feed A Friendconcluded on Friday, November 18 with a total of approximately 1,500 non-perishable canned food items as well as 38 turkeys. The annual collection benefits the local United Neighborhood Centers, and is sponsored by West Scranton’s student council…
Marywood University Announces Calendar of Events for Its Music, Theatre, and Dance Department SCRANTON, PA (November 15, 2016)-Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department will present its annual fall dance showcase on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 20, 2016, at 1 p.m. The performances will take place in the Black Box…
Sasha Vorozilchak has been chosen as Valley View High School’s Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership recipient. HOBY’s mission is to develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. Sasha will attend a four day leadership conference at Shippensburg University in May. Sasha is the daughter of Marybeth Alunni and…
Marywood University’s Communication Arts Department to Host Freedom Week SCRANTON, PA (November 16, 2016)-Marywood University’s communications arts students will host “Freedom Week,” in celebration of first amendment freedoms. “Freedom Week” will take place from Monday, November 28, through Friday December 2, 2016. All events are free and open to the public. Monday,…
Marywood University’s Chamber Singers Named Semifinalists in National Competition SCRANTON, PA (November 15, 2016)-Marywood University’s chamber singers have been named semifinalists in the collegiate division of The American Prize 2016 in Choral Music, a nationwide performing arts competition. The chamber singers were evaluated for the ensemble’s latest CD, “Ave Maria: A Celebration of Marywood University’s First…
The Old Forge Cross Country Team recently concluded their second official season by attending the PIAA District 2 Class A Championship at Lakeland High School Front Row (L-R) Coach Dave Marsico Jr., Kole Barbetti (co-captain),Christian Killino, Francesca Samony (captain), Ashleigh Aavisato , Cherilyn Rodriguez, Victoria Booth (co-captain ) Back Row(L-R) Maya Florovito (captain), Josh Wagner (captain),…
Susquehanna Community High School 1st Marking Period Honor Roll Highest Honors 93 -100 – 12th Grade – John Abruzzo, Madison Canfield, Slone Chandler, Marisa Conklin, Hannah Day, Garret Grausgruber, Evan Haley, Jessica Lamb, Lauren Meszaros, Lyndsey Mroz, Robert Murphy, Saige Perry, Shayna Slocum, Casey Staerker, Jonathan Teribury, Alexandria Warring, Kathryn Woodruff 11th Grade – Isabella Abruzzo,…
Marywood University Student to Receive Anne Sceia Klein Award for Professional Promise Scranton, PA (November 7, 2016)—Kristen Gabriella Pietryka, Old Forge, Pa., senior advertising and public relations major and business minor at Marywood University, was recently notified that she will receive the Anne Sceia Klein Award for Professional Promise. The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)…
Recent Graduate of Marywood University Wins Health Tech Venture Network Conference SCRANTON, PA (November 8, 2016)—Joshua Mecca, Peckville, 2014 graduate of the master’s program in biotechnology at Marywood University, was recently selected to pitch his company, M&S Biotics, at this year’s HealthTech Venture Network Conference (HTVNC), which was held in Boston, Mass. Mr. Mecca won…
Marywood University Celebrates the Season with Its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony SCRANTON, PA (November 11, 2016)-Marywood University will gather to kickoff the start of the holiday season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at 4 p.m., in the Rotunda, which is located in the Liberal Arts Center on the…
Marywood University Comm Arts Grad Student to present Docudrama on Addiction and Codependency SCRANTON, PA (November 11, 2016)-Marywood University graduate communication arts major, Brandon Trainer, will present “Memento Mori,” a docudrama about addiction and codependency, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at 7 p.m. in the Latour Room, located in the University’s Nazareth Student Center. A project…