Marywood University’s R-VETS Program Receives Prudential Foundation Grant SCRANTON, PA (October 28, 2015)—Marywood University’s R-VETS program (Renewal-Veteran Education and Transition Services) recently received a grant from the Prudential Foundation to help fund the Financial Literacy program for veterans and their families. The Financial Literacy program provides knowledge and strategies for good money management by…
Marywood University’s Aphasia Support Group Wins National Award SCRANTON, PA (October 27, 2015)—Marywood University’s Aphasia Support Group was recently awarded the 2015 RAISE (Raising Awareness In Stroke Excellence) Award, in the Voter’s Choice category, by the National Stroke Association. This is the second consecutive year that Marywood’s Aphasia Support Group is being recognized with…
Shenandoah Valley HS Student Council 2015-2016 School Year Shown in photo front row L-R: Arianna Mentusky, Kayla Moncrief, Brianna Ryan, Ashley Ramos, Meghan Artley, Marcella Creasy President, Marissa Szczyglak Treasurer, Alaina Demalis Secretary, Emily Taylor, & Yessica Serrano. Back row: Eric Cespedes, Rocco Roguskie, Ian McCole, Kyle Guers, Matt Creasy, Nick Twardzik Vice President, Eric…
The Tenth Annual Faculty VS Seniors Flag Football game is scheduled for Wednesday, November 25, 2015. The game will be held at Riverside Veteran’s Memorial Stadium at 1:00 PM. The game is being played to sponsor local food pantries. Admission to the game is at least one canned or non-perishable food item. Come and watch…
On Saturday, November 21, the Yearbook and the Student Help Fund at Riverside Junior Senior High School are holding a fundraiser at the Susquehanna Brewing Company from 6-8 pm. The cost is $20 per person (tickets MUST be purchased in advance) and include beer, snacks, and basket raffles. Get your friends together and have a…
Members of Riverside High School’s Watershed team participated in a Community Connections where they were testing the stream quality of Kennedy Creek which flows into Lake Lackawanna. Students performed chemical and biological tests on the water with representatives from the DCNR and Lackawanna County Conservation District.
VVSADD freshmen and sophomores attended a conference on 10/19/2015 with Lackawanna County Drug and Alchohol. Picture left to right: Taylor Boyle, Allie Giombetti, Maddy (Madison) Bonk, Kiana DeJesus, Britney Charles, Jess (Jessica) Brzegowski
October 20, 2015 the Valley View School Distict participated in Breast Cancer Awarenss Day. Students in the high school made a ribbon to celebrate the day.
The Valley View School District held Breast Cancer Awareness Day on October 20,2015 to provide awareness for breast cancer month. Students, faculty and staff donated money to wear a pink shirt to support the cause. The Valley View School District presented checks to the Ladies in Pink and Nadine Cenci Marchegiani Foundation. Pictured left to…
Marywood University Promotes Reading through Biannual Book Swap SCRANTON, PA (October 20, 2015)—For the past 16 years, Marywood University has been promoting books and reading through its biannual book swap. The University’s fall book swap will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Fireplace Lounge in…
Members of Riverside Junior Senior High School’s Scholastic Bowl team Standing: Rachel Milan Seated: Sazia Nowshin, Aaron Oustrich, Morgann Williams, Matt Amarel
The Challenge Program, Inc. Kicks Off at Riverside Jr./Sr. High School Pictured here are The Challenge Program, Inc. award winners, who were recognized for their work during the previous academic year (2014/15). Pictured, back, left to right: Aaron Oustrich, junior,STEM; Billy Nash, sophomore, community service; Steve Williams, junior, attendance; Vanessa Grzyboski, junior, community service; Michael…
2015-2016 SADD Club Officers The West Scranton High School chapter of the SADD club recently elected its officers for the 2015-2016 school year (R to L): President: Nicole Pazzaglia (12th grade) Vice President: Ashley Masters (12th grade) Secretary: Diane Matteo (12th grade) Treasurer: Alexandra Kerecman (12th grade) The SADD club participates in such events…
Marywood University to host Entrepreneurial Lecture by George Castineiras SCRANTON, PA (October 9, 2015)—Marywood University’s School of Business and Global Innovation will host a lecture by George Castineiras, managing director of Gibraltar Ventures, as part of its Entrepreneurial Lecture Series. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., in…