Catholic Light School Pages – November 14, 2013

Diocesan Schools Sweep Young Scholars’ Competition
The Diocesan Schools Academic Bowl Teams recently participated in the Young Scholars’ Program at Scranton Preparatory School. Twenty-one area schools competed,
striving to correctly answer questions in mathematics, science, history, geography, grammar, literature, sports, and pop culture.
The St. Nicholas/ St. Mary, Wilkes-Barre team took third
place. Pictured from left: Isabel Panganiban, Nial Vender,
Thalia Charles and Colleen Cavanaugh.
Good Shepherd Academy, Kingston students took first place
in the Young Scholar’s Program and are pictured from left: Mrs. St. Clare/ St. Paul School, Scranton students took second
Joyce Elston, moderator; Scott Williams; Ireland Davies; Peter place. Pictured from left: Claire Collins, Jimmy Casey, A.J.
Kohut, and Anna Brier.
Maria; Eric Jeffries; Miss Janice Ambrulavage, moderator.
Feast of St. Francis Observed at St. Jude’s
Holy Family Academy
Prays Living Rosary
Alaska Comes To St. Mary of Mount Carmel in Dunmore
The 1st grade students at St. Mary of Mount
Carmel School in Dunmore were eagerly awaiting
the speaker who was set to arrive in their classroom.
Their eyes, however, were not trained on the doorway,
but on the large SMART Board in the front the
classroom. Mr. James Magill, a widely published
poet and former resident of Alaska, appeared on the
screen to answer the children’s questions about our
49th state. When asked about this particular lesson
the teacher, Mrs. Cathy Sosnowski, stated that it was
important on many levels. “Technology, when used
wisely, can overcome barriers that may keep us apart.
Our community is enriched by the gifts we all have to
share with one another.
Pictured with Mr. Magill are:1st row from left:
Gavin Monahan and Tyler Musso. 2nd row: Elizabeth
Lalli, Laura Durkin, Sophia Pisano, and Sophie
Leeuwen. 3rd row: Kamryn Kincel, Anais Butovich,
Sophia Krisanda, and Louis Petrucci.
Holy Family Academy’s Living Rosary
Service was held on October 16, 2013,
at SS. Cryril & Methodius Parish,
Hazleton. Pictured are students
praying the Rosary.
The celebration of the Feast of St. Francis was a special day for the students in St. Jude
School, Mountaintop, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes. Deacon Gene Kovatch
visited the students and led the celebration. He spoke to the students about the life of St.
Francis and encouraged the students to follow the example of this saint. Shown from left are
members of the Pre-Kindergarten class; row 1: James Savner, Katelyn Sweich, Ava Glynn,
Gabrielle Carlin, Denali Albright, Eli Quintos, and Emmalynne Stemptien. Row 2: Emily
Conway, Celia Stahlnecker, Julie Rose Peterlin, Lilah Barrett, Madeline Cappillo, Chase
Oravic, Jacob Jeckell, and Cali Glaser. Row 3: Payton Bayley, Clair Pugh, Alexis Chandler,
Abigail Chandler, Baylee Makarczyk, Simran Sharma, Adrienne Shebelock, Cole Pugh,
Allen Seifert, Eric Strish, Isabelle Wasley, and Gabriella White. Row 4: Deacon Kovatch.
Holy Rosary 8th Grade Students Promote “Just Do More” Anti-Bullying Messages to Younger Children
Recently, Holy Rosary School in Duryea held an assembly inspired by the Diocese of Scranton Anti-Bullying Program “Just Do More.”
Wearing specially made “Just Do More” shirts from Abby Klink, the 7th grade class celebrates the importance of being “bully-free.” Front
row: Chrissy Heppding, Liz Stone, Grace Berlew, Rylee Shay, Abby Klink, Julie Mazaleski, Taylor Hembury, Hannah Ferenchick, Frank
Scalvo, Dominic Angradi and Kevin Bradigan. Middle row: Emily Makaravage, Maggie Stuccio, Matthew Dowdell, Colton Mackell,
Lauren Cawley, Angelina Falcone, Jordan Cicon, and Emily Miller. Back row: Madeline Skutack, Sarah Liskowicz, Kalley Kovaleski,
Peyton McNulty, Charlie Vermac, Michael Skutack, Michael Mucciolo, Joe Stella, Xavier Parrick, Larry Corridoni, and Kiearra Saldi.
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THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • NOVEMBER 14, 2013
The Diocese of Scranton is committed to educating our students
in an environment that is academically excellent and facilitates the
development of moral judgment and Christian decision-making. We
are proud to share the following successes of our students in the
classroom and in their service to others. Each day, our schools are
fulfilling their mission of preparing today’s youth and young adults
to become tomorrow’s faith-filled leaders.
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Holy Redeemer High School To Present ‘Anything Goes’ Nov. 15 & 16
Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre will present Cole Porter’s musical “Anything Goes” Friday, November 15 and
Saturday, November 16 at 7 p.m. in the school’s McCarthy Auditorium. The musical features the madcap antics aboard an ocean liner
bound from New York to London. “Anything Goes” introduced such songs as “You’re the Top” and “I Get a Kick Out of You.”
Tickets for either performance are $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, and $5 for students. All seats are reserved
and may be purchased at the school or at the door the night of the performance.
Good Shepherd Academy
Hosts Race for Education
Shown are cast members, stage level, from left: Michael Berbano, Alexis Wylam, Ciran Burke, Michele Fromel, Elizabeth Masi,
Michela Torbik, Erica Stuccio, Guilanna Alberti, Rachel Jones, Maria Khoudary, Caroline Jones, Michael Dubinski, Ben Nause.
Upper level: Jerome Hannon, Robert Dougherty, Jeremy Mayerski, Alexis Davison, Carrie Kinney, Abigail Stucker,
Jenna Jachimiak, Thomas Caffrey, Patrick Gilhooley, Don Stephens.
St. John Neumann Student Named
National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist
Benjamin Facey, a senior at St. John
Neumann Regional Academy in Wilkes-Barre,
has been named a National Merit Scholarship
Semi-Finalist. Benjamin is the son of Peter and
Mindy Facey of Williamsport. He has earned high
honors and great academic achievement throughout
his years at SJNRA. A member of the Student
Council for his entire high school career, he has
served as president of his class for three years, and
is currently president of the Executive Council.
Benjamin is also an active member of the St.
John Neumann LEO Club, working in conjunction with the Williamsport Lions
Club on a variety of service projects, and participating in all LEO Club activities,
including their annual Cans for a Cause and Winter Clothing Drive. Facey is a
member of the Academic Decathlon and Model UN teams. He is a captain of the
Neumann boys’ varsity soccer team and a member of the tennis team.
In 2012, Benjamin completed the Penn College Youth Leadership
program, where he gained enhanced leadership skills and increased knowledge
of the need for service in his community. Outside of school, he actively
volunteers at his parish of St. Ann’s in Williamsport, where he has been an
altar server for many years and currently serves as sacristan.
The 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program is in its 59th year of
honoring students who show exceptional academic ability and potential
for success in rigorous college studies. Approximately 8,000 National
Merit Scholarships, worth more than $35 million, will be offered in the
spring of 2014.
Wyoming Area Catholic’s
Seventh Grade Science Class
Creates an Oobleck
Students in Mrs. Mary Ann PaddockKaminski’s Grade 7 Science class at
Wyoming Area Catholic School in
Exeter created an Oobleck – a nonNewtonian substance. Oobleck is a
suspension of cornstarch and water
that can behave like a solid or a liquid
depending on how much pressure you
apply. The name Oobleck comes from
the 1949 children’s book, Bartholomew
and the Oobleck, by Dr. Seuss. Students
Rebecca Lalko and Michael Mecadon
are pictured testing their “Oobleck”
properties.
Good Shepherd Academy in Kingston held
the 7th annual Race For Education on October 30,
2013. This event, a major tuition reduction event,
encouraged all students to practice physical fitness
while building community. Pictured with the Good
Shepherd Banner are front row from left: Olivia
Glasson, Christina Alesson, Raegan Suda, Mason
Gibson, Cole Bradley. Back row: Jake Adonizio,
Bianca Cantando, Emily Evans, Gavin Claherty.
Monsignor McHugh Students Cited for Support of Missions
Classroom Mission Representatives at Monsignor McHugh School in Cresco
met with the Pontifical Mission Societies team after a recent liturgy at the
school. Deacon Edward Kelly, director, and Miriam Heverline, mission education
coordinator, offered their thanks and congratulations to all the MMS students,
who were recently honored for having the highest donation per pupil and the
highest total sharing for an elementary school in the Diocese of Scranton.
Epiphany Fourth Grade Students Have a Busy October!
The 4th graders at Epiphany School in Sayre
made book character pumpkins for their October
Book Report. Pictured are Kuyler Murrelle,
“Mike from Monsters Inc.,” Shayne Reid, Minion
from “Despicable Me” and Karter Rude,”Ghost
Boy.” Shayne Reid won First Place.
Rotary Club Donates Dictionaries
to Notre Dame Elementary School
Epiphany students in Grades 1 to 4 compete for the First in
Math trophy each week. Epiphany’s math scores are soaring
with this First in Math Program. Pictured is the 4th grade
with the trophy.
Members of the 3rd grade class at Notre Dame Elementary School
in East Stroudsburg proudly display the new student dictionaries they
received from representatives from the Rotary Club of the Smithfields. At
the beginning of each school year, the Rotarians donate dictionaries to all
3rd grade students in their region, which includes NDES.
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Holy Cross Girls’ Cross Country Team
Holy Redeemer Boys’ Golf Team
The Holy Cross Girls’ Cross Country team won the PIAA Class
A State Championship on November 2 in Hershey. In addition to
the state title, Tess Kearns, Mackenzie Greenfield and Zoe Haggerty
each earned an individual medal for their performance in the race.
Pictured at the pep rally are members of the state championship
team, from left: Abigail Corrigan, Abigail Guziewicz, Mackenzie
Greenfield, Molly Flannery, Zoe Haggerty, Tess Kearns, Meghan
Healey, Grace Cosgrove.
Holy Redeemer’s Boys’ Golf team won the PIAA Class AA
State Golf Championship on October 23, at Heritage Hills Golf
Resort in York. It was a rematch from the 2012 Championship with
Wyomissing, but the Royals were victorious this year in a playoff on
the 18th hole. Pictured are the state champions with their Gold Medals.
Row 1: Andrew Crossin, Jacob Martin, Mariano Medico, Ryan
Crossin, Alex Rowan. Row 2: Coach Art Brunn, Connor Murray,
Chase Makowski, Brian Banas, Michael Boland, Conlan McAndrew.
Holy Cross High School Supports Ryan’s Run
Mrs. Lisa Harris, a teacher at Holy Cross High
School in Dunmore, ran the New York City Marathon
on November 3, 2013 as part of Ryan’s Run 4. Mrs.
Harris and the Holy Cross Community raised funds
to support Allied Services. The school has collected
over $3,000 dollars for the donation in support of
Mrs. Harris and Allied Services.
Honoring Mary and the Saints at St. Nicholas-St. Mary School in Wilkes-Barre
Our Lady of Peace School
Elects Student Council Officers
Our Lady of Peace School in Clarks Green
installed their new Student Council officers on
November 1 at Mass in St. Gregory’s Church.
Pictured from left: Shea Quinn, corresponding
secretary; Ben Feibus, president; Grace
Farrell, recording secretary; Tyler Maddock,
vice president; and Luke Johnson, treasurer.
Mrs. Mary Alice Endler’s 4th grade class recently observed All Saints Day with the celebration
of the liturgy at St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre. Monsignor Joseph Rauscher, pastor,
was the celebrant of the Mass and included the class in his homily as he selected each
student to share facts about their particular saint. Pictured in 1st row: Chisom Eneh, Laney
Schulz, Jack Trybulski, Katie Fitzgerald, Faith Sekol, Sophia Magistro, Josh Kester, Avery
Giordano, Kennedy Tavaris,, Lacey Renker, Ava Winn, Gabriella Randazzo, Grace Nealon,
and Kevin Caffrey. 2nd row: Mrs. Endler, Aleia Atherton, Tessa Martin, Marie Lombardi,
Nicholas Reilly, Brenden Croke, Jacob Jachimiak, Sarah Gryskewicz, Zachary Kane, Dean
Hudak, Mason Bagusky, Monsignor Rauscher and Mr. Christopher Tigue, principal.
The 3rd grade students recently completed rosary projects
in honor of Mary. Shown are representatives of the 3rd
grade classes: Michael Malloy; Cody Rood; Ms. Patrice
Perry, teacher; Sorrenta Riley; Madeline Nguyen; Arden
Taylor; Ariana Morgan; and Mrs. Cathy Evans, teacher.
All Saints Academy Pre- Kindergarten Class
Celebrates Nursery Rhyme Day
LaSalle Academy, Jessup students recently competed in a forensics
competition held at Holy Cross High School. Pictured from left are award
winners Giulia Maiolatesi, 1st place Varsity; Juliana Innocenti, 3rd place
Varsity; and Julia McGraw, Honorable Mention Junior Varsity.
The Forensics team for the 2013-2014 school year includes, front
row from left: Mia Muchisky, Giulia Maiolatesi, Grace Kubus,
Nicole Nicholas, Julia McGraw, Nicholas Muchisky. Second row:
Nina Angeloni, Gianna Sacchetti, T.J. Canevari, Juliana Innocenti,
Caroline Kranick, Aubrey McGovern, Marla Gambucci.
Pre-Kindergarten students from All Saints Academy in Scranton celebrated Nursery Rhyme Celebration
Day. Students dressed and brought in items reflecting a particular nursery rhyme they had learned in school.
THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • NOVEMBER 14, 2013
DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS WIN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS