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HEADLINES: Susquehanna resident Adam Sheldon, a junior Christian education and youth ministries major at Cedarville University (Ohio), received The John W. Bickett Heritage Alumni Scholarship during recent Honors Day Program. This award is presented to junior or senior students preparing for pastoral or missionary service and planning to further their education in seminary or language studies. The son of Lloyd and Beverly Sheldon, Susquehanna, Adam is a 2004 graduate of Western Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School in Midland.
Elk Lake Junior High Students Of The Month Elk Lake junior high school principal Brain Mallery announced the March, 2007 Students of the Month for grades seven through nine. Pictured (l-r) are: seated – Tabitha Kittle, Alicia Smith, Lauren Gruver, Adam Phillips, Alysha Baker; standing – Stephanie Burger, Jessica Prevost, Bryan Ketcham, Junior High Principal Mr. Brian Mallery, Cody Quick, Kirsten Warfle, Tyler McCauley, Dakota Green. Absent from photo: Brittany Delancey.
Ellen Reavey Awarded O’Neil Scholarship Ellen Reavey, daughter of Rita and Michael Reavey, Thompson, was recently awarded the Claire Williams O’Neil Scholarship. Claire Williams O’Neil (1928-1980) was a teacher in the Susquehanna Community School District for over twenty years. Because of her dedication to education and the community, the Claire Williams O’Neil Foundation, a non-profit institution that sponsors educational and charitable initiatives on a community level, awards this scholarship to reflect her belief in the importance of education, both to the individual and to the community. Ellen Reavey, recipient of this year’s Claire Williams O’Neil Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a Susquehanna Community High School student who has achieved a 90% cumulative grade point average at the end of eleventh grade, and who also possesses a sincere desire to pursue high quality university studies with the potential to contribute meaningfully to the community. The award is an $80,000 scholarship, paying $20,000 per year for four years. To date this award has totaled $480,000. The Claire Williams O’Neil Scholarship has created an incentive for all seniors in a small, rural and economically disadvantaged school district to look well beyond the typical college options by applying to America’s best colleges and universities. It is very exciting that Ellen will join five other O’Neil Scholarship recipients that are currently enrolled at Rochester Institute of Technology, Syracuse University, Texas A & M, Georgia Tech and Notre Dame. Ellen is a member of the National Honor Society and Valedictorian of her class. She has been active throughout her high school career in such activities as district, regional and all-state chorus, student council, the drama club and Spanish club, serving as president. She is a member of St. Martin of Tours Church and is active as a cantor and service volunteer. Ms. Reavey will be attending Boston University, majoring in Biomedical Engineering.
Kiwanis Sponsors HOBY Participant Brandon Wilson, a senior at the Elk Lake School and a member of the Elk Lake Key Club, will attend HOBY for the third year. HOBY is a leadership conference held every year for high school sophomores. Brandon has been asked back for two years, to assist students who are attending for the first time. Montrose Area Kiwanis has been pleased to assist Brandon in financing this endeavor. Pictured above are Sue Heed, Kiwanis Secretary and Brandon Wilson.
Fantastic Finish For EL's Molly Copeland After struggling at the PA High School Speech League State Championship Tournament, Elk Lake senior Molly Copeland rebounded strongly to capture the Lincoln-Douglas Debate championship at the Spartan Invitational Tournament at Southern Lehigh High School on April 28. Elk Lake Forensics Team‘s Molly Copeland, First Place winner at Spartan Invitational Forensics Tournament at Southern Lehigh High School. During the preliminary rounds, Molly compiled an undefeated four win and no loss record by defeating debaters from Ridge (NJ), Southern Lehigh, and Unionville High Schools and advanced to the Semi-Final round. In Semi Finals, Molly faced Naveen Jayaraman, from Ridge High School, who she defeated in the fourth round. Molly easily defeated Jayaraman by a unanimous 3-0 decision and advanced to Finals. In Finals, Moly defeated Arjun Kapur from Montville (NJ) High School on a split decision en route to capturing the LD Championship. “This was an excellent conclusion to a very strong season for Molly,” commented EL Forensics Director Keith Brosious. Molly, as a result of her performance at this tournament, advanced her season record to 55 wins and 11 losses. Molly Copeland will wrap up her forensics career at Elk Lake when she travels to Houston, TX over Memorial Day weekend to compete against the top 250 debaters in the country at the National Catholic Forensics League’s Grand National Tournament.
Susky Elementary Students Of The Month Mr. Robert Keyes, Principal of Susquehanna Community Elementary School, announces the "Students of the Month" for March, 2007. Kindergarten, First, Second, Third Pictured (l-r) are: row 1 – Jake Peters, Garrison Kiernan, Matthew Weibel, Noah Payne; row 2 – Jacob Wertz, Stephen Vivona, Marisa Kenny; row 3 – Logan Dunbar, Michael Hilkert, Madison Canfield, Chad Lee; row 4 – Abby Burdick, John Ball, Sean Elliott. Absent from photo: Chloe Tinklepaugh, Emily Frye, Michael Skurski, Jr. Fourth, Fifth, Sixth Pictured (l-r) are: row 1 – Justin Acone, Brendan Lamb, Brad Sherman, Austin Felter; row 2 – DJ Price, Brandon Soden, Cody Towers, Mark Zappe; row 3 – Kara Gow, Kyleigh Fiske, Kayla Decker. Absent from photoL: Dessine Herzog, Britney Glover.
SCCTC Announces Students Of The Month Alice M. Davis, Administrative Director of the Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center, is proud to announce the SCCTC Students of the Month for March, 2007. Pictured (l-r) are: Shawn Fletcher, Cody Bennett, Nicolette Canfield, Kayla Marks, Angel Hubert, Marita Sellitto, Jarrod Hall, Kyle Blaisure, Alice M. Davis.
Sachi Patel Inducted Into Honor Society Rosemont, PA – Rosemont College inducted 13 students into Delta Epsilon Sigma. Among those inducted was Sachi Patel of Susquehanna. Delta Epsilon Sigma is a national scholastic honor society for students, faculty, and alumni of colleges and universities with a Catholic tradition. It was founded in 1939 to recognize academic accomplishments, to foster scholarly activities, and to encourage a sense of intellectual community among its members. National recognition is accorded through the college or university chapter.
Travis Named To RIT Dean’s List Lawrence Travis, Lanesboro, has been named to the Dean’s List at Rochester (NY) Institute of Technology for the third quarter of the 2006-07 school year. A first-year student in RIT’s College of Applied Science and Technology, Lawrence is studying Electrical Engineering. Lawrence is the son of Debra Travis, Lanesboro and Lawrence Travis, Susquehanna. He is a 2004 graduate of Susquehanna Community High School.
Jamie DeLarco Graduates Florida State University Jamie Lee DeLarco graduated Summa Cum Laude from Florida State University on April 27, with a of Bachelor of Arts and Science Degree, with a major in Psychology with a Communications minor and Law concentration. Jamie holds membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key International Honor Society, Psi Chi National Honor Society of Psychology, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Phi Sigma Pre-Law Society and Theta National Honor Society. She was on the President’s List and the Dean’s List, 2003 through 2007. Jamie was accepted at several law schools, but made the decision to go to Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was a graduate of Crystal River High School, Crystal River, Florida. She attended her first eight years at Susquehanna Community School in Susquehanna.
Forest City High 3rd Period Honor Roll Anthony Rusnak, Forest City Regional High School Principal, announced the Honor Roll for the third marking period of the 2006-07 school year. HIGH HONORS GRADE 7: Courtney Andrews, Katherine DeMark, Logan James Fitzsimmons, Phylicia Galvin, Kelsey Glavich, Richard J. Kresock, Kristene Kuriger, Jenna Lucchesi, Jennifer Natishak, Brian Nebzydoski, Kathleen Piatkowski, Tania Pollard, Dana Statkun, Taylor-Ray Tammero, Katie Zefran. GRADE 8: Andrea Burleigh, Summer Demcevski, Cassie Erdmann, Mitchel Goben, Hope Hoanzl, Rebecca Keller, Shauna O’Reilly, Amy Saam, Kelsey Short, Dominick Sparks, Kevin Swartz, Matthew Terry, Cree Townsend. GRADE 9: Lyle Foster, Jessica Herbst, Nicholas Lowry, Justin Merrigan, Benjamin Paul, Andrew Salvi, Kaitlyn Schott, Jordan Underwood, Donald J. Yestrepsky. GRADE 10: Ryan Baron, Jessica Butler, Amanda Cino, Kelsey Logar, Chelsea Lucchesi, Kristen Majdic, Wade Malicky, Jacklyn Smith, Kelsey Trichilo. GRADE 11: Ashley Dix, Christine Guzzi, Ashley Hofer, Kristy Kitchura, Lindsey Luchonok, Christopher Nebzydoski, Danielle Nebzydoski, Adam Salvi, Briana Salvi, Amber Sauls, Matthew Silfee, Coty Soltus, Eric Torres. GRADE 12: Katelyn Brothwell, Georgia Galvin, Jenna Kilmer, Danielle Long, Marlie Martines, Michael McGraw, Tara McGraw, Mickayla McHale, Justin Pisarcik, Sarah Zedar. HONOR ROLL GRADE 7: Emily Baileys, Chance Burleigh, Elizabeth Heller, Michael Heuskin, Sarah Kubus, Jade Kull, Jason McGovern, Joseph Munifo, John Ragen, Nicole Reider, Seth Thomas, Anthony Vadala. GRADE 8: Alyssa Corey, Adam Dix, Jessica Gigliotti, Nicole Guzzi, Jacqueline McBride, Zachary Mendoza, Shannon Novak, Brianna Pavolone, Zeeka Rousseau, Jessica Strickland, Ellen Supko, Jenna Tasso. GRADE 9: Eric Graebner, Rachel Gulbin, Rachelle Heller, Bethany Hofer, Chelsea Jubinsky, Stephanie Kilgallon, Jeremy McGovern, Bradley Medved, Alexandra Powell. GRADE 10: Megan Bakker, Paige Baron, Brianna Demchak, Holly Demianovich, Cheryl Hunsberger, Michael Kubus, Cheryl Pantzar, Michael Pasternak, Jason Rieman, Reva Rumford, Cassidy Strickland, Joseph Terry, Matera Wilczewski. GRADE 11: Kent Corey, Jeffrey Eversten, Dustin Jubinsky, Christina Kane, Michael Novak, James Owens, Armando Reo, Chelsea Soltus, Sarah Terry, Stanley Vitzakovitch, Brittany Yestrepsky. GRADE 12: Kristal Griffiths, Marlo Madrid, Nicole Mead, Jennifer Murnin, Bradley Sparks, Jerry Tuttle, Tiffany Tyson, Amanda White.
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