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HEADLINES Dressed in pajamas featuring everything from spider-man to pigs, and carrying everything from blankets to teddy bears, children gathered at Blue Ridge Elementary School February 16 for a special fun-filled event. “Bedtime Stories at Blue Ridge” provided the opportunity for families to spend an evening dining together, making a craft and enjoying a special story.
Pictured above, Alanna Thornton pretends to be a Moose. Students from the National Honor Society at Blue Ridge helped make the evening possible by receiving food donations and coordinating events based on the book “If you Give a Moose a Muffin” by Laura Numeroff. Young children and adults enjoyed making moose sock puppets, wearing pretend moose antlers to walk through a make-shift forest, and listening to the moose antics in the story. “Bedtime Stories at Blue Ridge” was made possible through a joint effort with National Honor Society at Blue Ridge, the Blue Ridge School District and Susquehanna County CARES (Childcare, Agencies, Resources and Educational Services.) CARES is a non-profit group dedicated to enhancing quality early care and education in the county, and supports Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children, because every child is Pennsylvania’s future.
EL Forensics Team Dominant At Districts The Elk Lake Forensics Team walked into the PA High School Speech League District 8 Speech and Debate Championships at Abington Heights on February 26 on a roll and walked out with 3 qualifiers, one a District Champion to the PHSSL State Championship Tournament on March 25-26 at Susquehanna University.
Pictured above, Elk Lake Forensics Team District Champions at the PHSSL District 8 Tournament: Shea Skinner, 2nd place in Lincoln-Douglas Debate; Austin Cohen, District Champion in Lincoln-Douglas Debate; Richard Guiton, 2nd place in Commentary. Sophomore Austin Cohen and senior Shea Skinner dominated Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Both debaters were undefeated, 4 wins and 0 losses, against debaters from Meyers, Southern Lehigh, and Abington Heights High Schools. As a result of median speaker points, Cohen edged out Skinner to capture the District Championship. Both debaters, however, qualified to the PHSSL State Championship Tournament. Last season, the two debaters reversed the order of finish with Skinner finishing as the District Champion. In Commentary, Elk Lake’s third debater, Richard Guiton, was successful for the second consecutive year at Districts in an event that he only does once a year. Guiton advanced to Finals as the second seed during the preliminary rounds. In Finals, he maintained his preliminary round seeding. His second place finish earned him a slot in Commentary at the PHSSL State Championship Tournament. “This is another excellent performance by the debaters. They put a lot of work in to get ready for this tournament. Ricky really stepped up and prepared well for an event that he is unfamiliar with,” commented EL Forensics Director Keith Brosious. The EL Forensics Team will travel to the Scranton Catholic Forensics League Tournament on March 5 at Dallas High School. The top 4 finishers in each event will earn a trip to the NCFL Grand National Tournament over Memorial Day Weekend in Washington DC.
Elk Lake Senior High Students Of The Month Kenneth F. Cuomo, Ed.D., Elk Lake High School Principal, is pleased to announce the following students who were selected as January 2011 “Students of the Month.”
Pictured above: front - Jessica Prevost, Tabitha Kittle, Samantha Ferguson, Diana Root; back - Kenneth F. Cuomo, Ed.D, High School Principal, Jacob Boner, Jason Vermeulen, Zach Patton; absent - Jordan Smith, Christie Cokely, Kati VanEtten. Students of the month are selected by nominations of any student in grades 10-12 by a teacher for outstanding achievement. The student must show individual effort, community and school wide effort, as well as effort in the classroom. Other important criteria includes: a showing of personal growth, skill development, dedication, leadership, academic growth and improvement, school service and community service.
Forest City High School 2nd Qtr. Honor Roll Mrs. Christine Acevedo, Forest City High School principal, announces the honor roll for the 2nd marking period of the 2010-11 school year. Grade 7: high honors - Neil Albright, Julia Bailey, Joseph Baron, Monique Barrese, Anna Congdon, Courtney Daniels, Larissa Grigaitis, Mary Hall, Mary Ligus, James Lipko, Alexander O’Neill, Macy Phillips, David Pollak, Sarah Stephens; honor roll - Cody Banks, Kayla Bebla, Mitchell Blake, Shannon Doerwald, Patrick Fitzsimmons, Kyra Fortuner, Jeffrey Galvin, Samuel Hoxie, Michael Kitchura, Adam Kowalewski, Miranda McCartney, Robert Muzzy, Dylan O’Dell, Ricki-Lyn Sampson, Francesca Stratford. Grade 8: high honors - Sonny Albright, Cody Barrese, Tyler Butler, Patrick Coles, Cassidy Congdon, John Darrenkamp, Noah Fedak, Katelyn Kernoschak, Caelin Logar, Sean McCormick, Nicholas Rutledge, Emily Statkun, Solana Stratford, Brandon Striefsky, Tyler Trichilo, Katelyn Zembrzycki; honor roll - Benjamin Baileys, Alan Brucher, Emily Carney, Morgan Gasper, Scott Giles, Jenna Hunter, Elizabeth Kelly, Alex Lucchesi, Madison McGraw, Matthew Nevins, Alexys Piasecki, Steven Ramos, Kyle Rivenburgh, Andrew Trotter, Jamie Walsh, Abbigail Westgate, Nicole Williams. Grade 9: high honors - Cassandra Bendyk, Rachel DeLucy, Megan Demcevski, Will Jonas, Nicholas Kovaleski, Gregory Kowalewski, Michaela Martines, Doria Miller, Katie O’Neill; honor roll - Jenna Baron, Jennifer Baron, Jenna Burrell, Carly Erdmann, Neil Foster, Meagan Goben, MackKenzie Keller, Michaela Konzman, Samantha Kuriger, Ryan Long, Frank Piotrowski, Kelsey Twilley. Grade 10: high honors - Kirsten Bailey, Kylie Besz, Kylie Borick, Kiana Marcho, Megan Marcinkus, Stephanie Ramos, Benjamin Terry; honor roll - Samantha Carey, Michael Eustis, Thomas Eversten, Alicia Giresei, Gavin Herman, Katherine Pecko, Brett Pelick, Morgan Saul, Drew Stark. Grade 11: high honors - Courtney Andrews, Maria Bostjancic, Rose Campbell, Brian Carpenter, Katherine DeMark, Kelsey Glavich, Kristine Kuriger, Amber Leary, Jennifer Natishak, Brian Nebzydoski, Tania A. Pollard, Taylor-Ray Tammero, Seth Thomas, Katie Zefran, Kara A. Zerby; honor roll - Logan Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth Heller, Lauren Hornbeck, Sarah Kubus, Jenna Lucchesi, Amanda Marchese, Michael Palmer, Nicole Reider, Zachary Reynolds, Cassandra Saul, Madison Schott, Dana Statkun. Grade 12: high honors - Andrea Burleigh, Meghin Murphy, Dominick Sparks, Kevin Swartz, Matthew Terry, Cree Townsend; honor roll - Jessica Babcock, Cassie Erdmann, Rebecca Keller, Lauren Marcinkus, Shauna O’Reilly, Tyler Parente, Jessica Strickland, Bernard Zembrzycki.
Gena Rapisardi Makes Dean's List ELMIRA, NY - Gena Rapisardi of Brackney has been named to the Dean's List of Academic Achievement for the Fall 2010 term at Elmira College. The Dean's List recognizes students that have a grade point average of 3.6 or higher. Gena is majoring in Accounting and is the daughter of Shari and Neal Rapisardi.
Kristin Shingler Makes Deans' List GETTYSBURG, PA - Kristin Shingler, of Montrose, a Senior at Gettysburg College, has been placed on the Deans' Honor List for outstanding academic achievement in the Fall 2010. Students with a quality point average of 3.60 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for a semester's work are placed on the College's Deans' Honor List.
Mansfield Announces President's List MANSFIELD, PA - A total of 162 Mansfield University of Pennsylvania students have been named to the fall 2010 President's List. To be named to the President's List, a student must attend the university full-time and earn a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester. The following area students earned the honor: Amanda Cino, Union Dale; Courtney Grunza, Nicholson; Joshua Wood, Meshoppen.
Margot Parsons Receives Degree Margot Parsons, of Susquehanna, was recently awarded a MSED degree in Literacy Education from the School of Education at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Production Sheds Light On Schools’ Concerns The Mountain View Elementary School Players will present Will Hagenbuch’s original play, “Eddy to Edison,” on March 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. in the elementary school’s gym. Using a young Tom Edison as an example, this historical fiction piece touches something all schools in our area are facing, budget cuts. “Thomas himself overcame great obstacles,” Hagenbuch says. “Schools today are feeling a crunch now, and this play offers hope for all ages through teamwork.”
“Eddy to Edison” cast members dressed in costume before the set. Hagenbuch’s fifth original play for his alma mater follows its predecessors in that it presents a solid message behind both fun and humor. “The kids really rock this script and the songs,” Hagenbuch says. “It’s great to see this talent have the chance to perform.” Music Director Robert Fisher and Stage Manager Cheryl Mecca agree; that students learn through the arts about real life situations is a definite bonus. Fifth grader Riley Cameron, who plays the character Shawna Shopper, admits she’s more confident through this experience. She shares, “even though you might only have one line, make it big.” Madison Ware, who as a sixth grader portrays the character Claire Crossing Guard, agrees with her fellow actress. She adds that “through practices, I’ve really learned to express myself and can be both wild and nice.” See what this fun cast can teach us. Shows are open for all.
Reading Achievement At Susky Elementary The Susquehanna Community Elementary School is proud to announce the following students who received a Reading Achievement Award for the 2nd marking period of the 2010-2011 school year. A student must maintain an A average (93-100) for the entire marking period in order to receive this award. First Grade: Bradley Cottrell, Mackenzie Decker, Gannon Dooner-Furness, Jordyn Glover, Paige Halesky, William Steele, Elizabeth Weibel, Carson Williams, Adriana Zebrowski, Jackson Batzel, Hayden Butts, Garrett Cordner, Megan Decker, Meghan Kiernan, Hudson Malinowski, Aidan Rockwell, Julia Schell, Jocelyn Wasko, Bella Cook, Joseph Curtis, Cora Hadden, Joshua Marco, Erin Millard, Karlah Oropallo, Mackenzie Roe, Tori Smith, Samantha Swanson, MaHagen Butts, Cassidy Carroll, Lyllian Lorenz, Lacey O’Hara, Rockell Rockwell, Ava Stanford, Joseph Staria, David Trevarthan III, Avery Yestrepsky. Second Grade: Cortney Bennett, Gavin Crawford, Jacob Downton, Heather Fortune, JD Heckman, Kyleigh Jones, Anthony Palonis, Raya Vermilyea, Hayden Wayman, Gavin Baker, Dalton Crowley, Austin Gow, Shannon Marinari, Devyn Benson, Jaden Bickford, Bethany Burns, Skylar McClain, Joseph Murphy, Kasandra Pappa, James Paynter III, Jeff Bradley, Jasmine Funk, Sophie Lawrenson, Jonathan Meck, Cody Orner, Leah Place, Emily Sheldon. Third Grade: Taylor Huyck, Shane Muiter, Jakub Tomczyk, Quarry Weidow, Steven Brown, Ryan Koziol, Deegan Lee, Shania Megivern, Airyll Rockwell, Malinda Slocum, MacKenzie Steele, Haley Hyndshaw, Meaghan Towner, Ryan Armitage, Dylan Crawford, Austin Groover, Jonathan Jenkins, Tyler Leonard, Geena Miller, Kailye Towner. Fourth Grade: Angel Bieloski, Rylee Cook, Kaylee Landry, Chloe Tinklepaugh, Lia Heath, Robert Palonis, William Perry III, Rhiannon Potter, Devon Dubanowitz, Garrison Kiernan, McKenzie Rhone, Ashley Wallace, Benjamin Prentice, James Simpson. Fifth Grade: Kolby Baker, Becca Bushong, Elizabeth Delaney, Kaylee Matone, Kaylin Trynoski, Kathryn Meck, Travis Rockwell, Nicholas Wayman, Eric Lee, Tristan Megivern, Macayla Hyndshaw, Bridget Iveson, Emily Frye. Sixth Grade: John Abruzzo, Evan Cantone, Saige Perry, Lauren Soden, Katie Woodruff, Madison Canfield, Annabelle DiNoto, Garret Grausgruber, Jessica Lamb, Austin Rumola, Karina Polak, James Clark, Jessica Teribury, Kasandra Welch.
SCCTC FBLA To Attend Leadership Conference Dr. Alice M. Davis, Administrative Director/Guidance Director of the Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center, is pleased to announce that seventeen members of the SCCTC chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America will attend the 2011 Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference April 4-6 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Pictured (l-r) above: front - Cathlene Farnelli, Alex Manzek, Austin Cohen, Shea Skinner, and Mrs. Lisa Smith (advisor); middle - Adam Phillips, Christie Cokely, Tanner Reyan, TJ Warholic, Chris O’Brien, and Mr. Daniel McGrath (advisor); back - Bo Bushnell, Tyler Arnold, Ricky Guiton, Nick Marbaker, Kenzie Moon, Ryan Wilson, Rachel Manzek, and Olivia Smurkowski. During the conference, the SCCTC students will compete with representatives from other Pennsylvania chapters for top honors in: Accounting II, Christie Cokely; Business Calculations, Cathlene Farnelli and Nick Marbaker; Business Ethics, Rachel Manzek, Ryan Wilson, and Tyler Arnold; Business Procedures, TJ Warholic; Entrepreneurship, Kenzie Moon, Tanner Reyan, and Olivia Smurkowski; Hospitality Management, Chris O’Brien; Parliamentary Procedures, Austin Cohen, Ricky Guiton, Alex Manzek, Adam Phillips, and Shea Skinner; Sports Management, Bo Bushnell. In addition to competing, the students will attend various workshops related to leadership and character development. At the Awards Ceremony, the Teen Challenge Pennsylvania, the recipient of this year’s State Project, will be given a monetary contribution to be used toward the organization’s programs in Pennsylvania. Other highlights of the conference include individual, chapter, and team competitive events relating to business skills and leadership. The Future Business Leaders of America is a national career and technical student organization whose mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. The members of the SCCTC chapter are a part of the Pennsylvania membership of approximately 13,800 in nearly 290 schools.
Local Students Named To SRU Dean's List SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. - Slippery Rock University students from across Pennsylvania and the nation earned Dean's List honors during fall 2010 semester. To qualify for the SRU Dean's List, a student must earn a 3.5 grade-point average or higher on a 4-point scale while taking 12 or more graded hours of course credit. Students from the local area named to the list were: Gillian R. Clarke, Meshoppen; Caitlin M. Morahan, Meshoppen; Zachary A. Matulevich, Hop Bottom.
Susky Elementary Students Of The Month Mr. Robert Keyes, Principal of Susquehanna Community Elementary School, announces the “Students of the Month” for January 2011 for kindergarten through sixth grade. Kindergarten, First, Second and Third
Pictured (l-r) above: row 1 - Cadence Wolfe, Joshua McAuliffe, Layne Fisk; row 2 - Cassidy Carroll, Julia Schell, Spencer Beamer; row 3 - Kevin Tross, Austin Gow, Kory Flynn; row 4 - Tyler Leonard, Selena Chandler, Nichole Anthony, Kelsey Treible; absent - Nicole Adinolfi, Lauren Brown, Sarah Karbowski, Joseph Curtis, Kyleigh Jones. Fourth, Fifth and Sixth
Pictured (l-r) above: row 1 - Mikaela Swank, Christopher Ayres, Tiana Bickford; row 2 - Glenn Costanzo, Becca Bushong, Bridget Iveson, Breanna Treible; row 3 - Robert Lehr, Brittany Burlingame, Kassandra Hall, Garret Grausgruber; absent - Rylee Cook.
Victoria Hartt has been named to the Dean's List at Loyola University, Baltimore, MD for the Fall 2010 semester. Recognition on the Dean's List for distinguished academic achievement is awarded to students who achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5 and carry at least 15 credits. Vikki is the daughter of Jerry and Karen Hartt, and granddaughter of Harold and Janet Hartt, Susquehanna.
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