Ayla Cooper wins MMI National Geographic Bee (Freeland, PA – February 4, 2016) – Ayla Cooper, an eighth grade student at MMI Preparatory School, won MMI’s competition in the first round of the 28th annual National Geographic Bee and will advance for a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship. Cooper, the daughter of Lea…
Two members of the Shenandoah Valley Band were informed by their Musical Director Walter Choplick that they were selected to perform in the Schuylkill County Chorus Concert to be held on February 20th at the Pottsville High School. Shown in the photo L-R: Senior Christopher Swantek, SV Music Director Mr. Walter Choplick, & Junior Rocco…
Marywood University to Host Eating Disorder Screening Day SCRANTON, PA (February 3, 2016)-Marywood University’s Psychological Services Center will host an Eating Disorder Screening Day on Thursday, February 25, 2016, from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies. The screenings are completely confidential, free, and open to all ages.…
Scranton High School Aquatics Program to Host the Leslie Richards Swimming and Diving Championships SCRANTON, PA (January 20, 2016)—The Scranton High School swim program will host the Leslie Richards Swimming and Diving Championships on Friday, February 12, 2016, and Saturday, February 13, 2016, at the Scranton High School Aquatics Center. This event is open to…
The Old Forge School District held National Signing Day on Wednesday February 3rd. Three Football Players, Michael Cantarella, Armando Sallavanti, and Cooper Califano signed with the colleges of their choice. 3 Photos attached Michael Cantarella- Hamilton College, Armando Sallavanti- East Stroudsburg University, Cooper Califano- Kings College Left to right: Michael Cantarella, Armando Sallavanti,…
Marywood University’s Psychology Department Recognized Nationally SCRANTON, PA (February 1, 2016)—Marywood University’s Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) program recently received national recognition from Best Counseling Degrees. Marywood University’s Psy.D. Program was ranked 26th in the category of 50 Best Psy.D. Programs in Clinical Psychology in 2016. The Doctor of Psychology program at Marywood University focuses…
The Senior Schuylkill County Band Concert will be held Saturday evening March 5th at the Marian Catholic High School. Shown in the photo are the six students selected from the Shenandoah Valley High School Band to perform in the interscholastic concert. Front row: Noelle Davis clarinet; Middle row: Rocco Roguskie Horn, Christopher Swantek Tenor Saxophone,…
Susquehanna Community High School 2nd Marking Period Honor Roll Highest Honors 93 -100 – 12th Grade – Daniel Braun, Breanna Bushong, Zachary Collins, Cori Glidden, Kaitlyn Gow, Allison Hampton, Marissa Hodge, Alyssa Hubal, Ashley Meck, Kendra Papocchia, Michael Pelicci, Miranda Rhone, Nicole Sherman, Kayla Wayman 11th Grade – Madison Canfield, Hannah Day, Garret Grausgruber, Evan Haley,…
Marywood University’s Pacer Park Field Named a 2016 Field of Distinction SCRANTON, PA (January 29, 2016)—Marywood University’s Pacer Park Field has earned the Keystone Athletic Field Managers Organization’s Field of Distinction honors for 2016. The award presentation will take place on Friday, February 19, 2016, at 1:15 p.m., during the 20th annual KAFMO/PRPS Athletic…
The Vikings Read Book Club Skyped with author Jackson Pearce recently. Jackson Pearce writes books for young adult and middle grade readers. Skyping from Atlanta, Georgia, she met with the Vikings Read Book Club after club members read several of her retold fairy tales novels. Club favorites were Sisters Red which was based on Little Red Riding…
MOUNTAIN VIEW JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Pictured are: Donna Porter (School Counselor), Emily Supancik, Alyssa Kelly, Jeremiah Schwartz, Robert Presley (Principal)
Valley View High School senior Abby Roberts was selected for WVIA Artist of the Week. Abby was selected by her art teacher, Mrs. Molly Callahan, for her art portfolio. Abbey’s favorite piece is the portrait of her grandfather done to honor his passing this past summer. Pictured: Abby Roberts with portrait of her late grandfather.
Marywood University Professor Receives Recognition from U.S. Professors of the Year Scranton, PA (January 27, 2016)—Kielty Turner, DSW, assistant professor in the School of Social Work at Marywood University, recently received a certificate of recognition from the U.S. Professors of the Year. The certificate, signed by Anthony S. Bryk, president of The Carnegie Foundation for the…
Ride for a Reason Local college students hit the slopes to raise funds for less fortunate SCRANTON, PA: Skiers and snowboarders will be able to enjoy a full day of fun at Montage Mountain while helping Friends of the Poor. On Saturday, Feb. 6th , starting at 12:00 noon, Montage will host College SnowJam,…
Marywood University Students Collect Donations for Local Charities SCRANTON, PA (January 26, 2016)-Marywood University’s department of communications, sciences, and disorders (CSD), along with its student chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association collected gifts in December to support campus ministry’s Christmas Giving Tree project. Gifts were donated to the United Neighborhood Association, Friends of the…