Three MMI seniors receive Scholastic Writing Awards

Three MMI seniors receive Scholastic Writing Awards  Adam Tron won a Gold Key in the Personal Essay & Memoir category for “The Dichotomy of Masculinity and Femininity” and will advance to the national awards competition. Gold Keys are awarded to the very best works submitted to Region-at-Large programs and are automatically considered for national-level recognition.…

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Representative Kyle Mullins spoke to Valley View Freshman students

Representative Kyle Mullins spoke to Valley View Freshman students about his Bipartisan Anti-Bullying Legislation to help reduce cruelty many of our youth are facing. Pictured from left to right: Lawrence Pegula, Assistant Principal Valley View High School; Kimberly Dudrich, Secondary School Counselor; Juan Igartua; MyLisa Dixon; Maurice Spann; State Representative Kyle Mulllins; Serenity Evans; Sameth So;…

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Long weekend or just looking for things to do?

Don’t just celebrate on Valentine’s Day!  Celebrate the entire month! Check out these upcoming events! Clarks Summit Festival of Ice – February 14th-16th Monster Jam Triple Threat Series – February 14th-16th Montage Mountain Fireworks & Torch Light Parade-February 15th A Tribute to Billy Joel at F.M Kirby Center-February 15th Jim Thorpe Winterfest – February 15th…

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Marywood University to Hold Inaugural “Changing the Narrative” Workshop Series   Marywood University will hold its inaugural workshop series titled, “Changing the Narrative,” an initiative focused on addressing issues around equity and inclusion in higher education and in the community, on Friday, February 28, 2020, from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., at various locations on…

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MMI announces Geography Bee winner

MMI announces Geography Bee winner  Eighth grade student Caylee Herseim won first place in MMI’s school competition of the National Geographic GeoBee and will move on to compete for the chance to represent MMI in the Pennsylvania State GeoBee. Fellow eighth grader Nathaniel Neidlinger was the runner-up in the contest. Herseim is the daughter of…

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Marywood University International Graduate Students to Present Work at Global Student Conference

Marywood University International Graduate Students to Present Work at Global Student Conference Marywood University international graduate students, Ajay Vaidya, Scranton, Pa.; and Noha Saleh Almunsed, Scranton, Pa., both in the management information systems program, will present their poster presentations at the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges (LVAIC) Global Student Conference on Saturday, February 15,…

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Valley View High School Seniors of the Month

These awards are given to a senior who showed excellence throughout the month of January. Senior of the Month is sponsored by the Valley View Student Council and the Blakely/Peckville Lions Club. From Left to Right: Dr. Michael Boccella, Superintendent; Chris Mendicino, Principal; Ryan Turlip, Math; Nina Grushinski, English; Taylor Seprosky, Social Studies; and Mr.…

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Marywood University’s, Sister Angela Kim, IHM, associate professor in the School of Social Work

Marywood University’s, Sister Angela Kim, IHM, associate professor in the School of Social Work   Sister Angela Kim, IHM, associate professor of social work at Marywood University, received her second Fulbright Specialist Award to Poland from the William J. Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Rzeszow University of Technology in Poland will be her host University, and…

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