Catholic Light School Pages – March 20, 2014

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Our Lady of Peace, St. Clare/ St. Paul’s Win Diocesan Championships
The varsity girls’ basketball team from Our Lady of Peace School in Clarks Green
will represent the Diocese at the State Tournament March 21-23 in Johnstown.
St. Clare/St. Paul School in Scranton claimed the boys’ basketball Diocesan
title and will represent the Diocese in Philadelphia at St. Joseph’s University on
the weekend of March 29.
All Saints’ Individualized Instruction Students Meet Bishop Bambera
For 26 years, the Diocese of Scranton has offered a unique and truly inspiring program to
students with special needs. The Individualized Instruction (II) Program offers individuals with
exceptionalities an opportunity to be educated in a learning environment while introducing
adults and students to the concept of inclusion of individuals with special needs. After celebrating Mass on March 2 for people with developmental disabilities, Bishop Bambera gathered
with students from the Individualized Instruction Program at All Saints Academy in Scranton.
Pictured from left are: Reily Muldering, Emily Michael, Emily’s sister, Juliet Michael, Athena
Lamboy, Melissa Commodario, Ella Mulderig.
Fat Tuesday Feast at St. John Neumann
Wyoming Area Catholic Donates to Greater Pittston Food Pantry Collection
Mrs. Peggy Burke, from the Greater Pittston food pantry, visited with
Student Council representatives at Wyoming Area Catholic School
in Exeter. The students presented her with the food they had collected
throughout February for the pantry.
Holy Rosary
School Students
Enjoy Ice Cream
Social
Father Andrew
Sinnott, pastor of
Nativity of Our
Lord Parish in
Duryea, enjoys an ice cream social with Holy Rosary
School students. Pictured are: Gisele Falzone, Karli
Mahasky, Joshua DeSanto, Seth Miller, Father Sinnott,
Nakya Grumblis, Brielle Scheland.
Mrs. Beth Ecker’s St. John Neumann Regional
Academy’s Pre-K 4-year-old class made donuts on
Fat Tuesday and had a feast before the start of Lent.
St. Clare/ St. Paul Students Participate in Regional Pennsylvania
Junior Academy of Science Competition
Students from St. Clare/St. Paul School in Scranton participated in
the Regional Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Competition
at Wilkes University.
St. Jude Student Honored for Service To
Wounded Warriors Project
Mary Grace Eckert, a sixth grade student at St. Jude
School in Mountaintop, was recently honored
for her involvement in the Pennsylvania Wounded
Warriors Program. Mary Grace sold cards for $1
each, raising over $3,500 for Wounded Warriors.
She then personally delivered the cards to veterans
at the Walter Reed National Military Hospital in
Bethesda, Maryland. Mary Grace was presented
with a certificate naming her the first student ambassador to the PA Wounded Warriors, Inc.
THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • MARCH 20, 2014
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.
MARCH 20, 2014 • THE CATHOLIC LIGHT
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Holy Cross Students Participate in Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science
Good Shepherd Academy Names Spelling Bee Champion
Holy Cross High School students participated in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Competition
at Wilkes University. The following students won awards: The Marywood University Scholarship and The
Commonwealth Medical College Fellowship Award to Kaitlyn McDonnell; The University of Scranton
Scholarship to Christian Anderson;
The Five Year Perseverance Award to Sarah Wheeler; the Four Year Perseverance Awards to Kaitlyn
McDonnell and Christine Weihbrecht; the Three Year Perseverance Awards to Christian Anderson, Rachel
Mackrell and Kelsey Widdick. Also winning awards were: Perfect Score to Ann Basting; First Place Awards
to Christian Anderson, James Basting, Thomas Dzwonczyk, Rachel Mackrell, Drew Magda, Matthew Marsh,
Kaitlyn McDonnell, Kella Pacifico, Amanda Tomlinson, Christine Weihbrecht, Sarah Wheeler. Second Place
Awards to: Christina Brannon, Brandon Castellano, Nina Mucciolo. Third Place Award to Kailee Farrell.
Good Shepherd Academy (Kingston) 5th Grader Tushan Dargan
won the Spelling Bee and will represent the school at the Times
Leader/Scripps NEPA Regional Spelling Bee. The winner of this local
Spelling Bee will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee near
Washington, D.C.
St. Agnes Students Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Students at St. Agnes School in Towanda celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday with
various activities. Pictured are Pre-K 4 students dressed as Cats in Hats with red
and white striped construction paper hats, and whiskers, noses, and bowties made
from decorated Popsicle sticks.
St. John Neumann Assembles
Care Package
Evan Beiter, a third grade student at St.
John Neumann Regional Academy,
shares a care package his class assembled
with two Williamsport policemen.
St. Jude Students Portray Saints for School Liturgy
On a day when the student body of St. Jude School in Mountaintop honored the volunteers
who help in so many ways at the school, the students were invited to dress as a saint for a
special school liturgy. It was the students’ way of showing that the numerous volunteers were
appreciated as the saints among us. The students, shown here with Father Joseph Evanko, were
a part of the opening procession and were actively involved in the homily.
Holy Redeemer High School Music Students Recognized
Music students from Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre recently participated in district and regional festivals in chorus, band, and orchestra throughout
northeastern Pennsylvania. Shown with Holy Redeemer Chorus Director Ann
Manganiello (seated) are, from left: Maria Khoudary, Dallas; Michele Fromel,
Dallas; Ben Nause, Swoyersville; Michael Pegarella, Shickshinny; Ciaran Burke,
Wilkes-Barre; Emily Makar, Wilkes-Barre; Justin Prenga, Wilkes-Barre; Catherine
Rose, Hunlock Creek.
Wyoming Area Catholic School Announces
Holy Redeemer Scholars
Holy Redeemer School System 8th graders recently
took the placement test in preparation for their
freshman year. Students are awarded scholarships
based on their scores on this test. Wyoming Area
Catholic students were very successful. Charles
Kulick placed first and Megan Dillon placed second
among all the students from the system. Bryce Yencha and Ryan Januszko were in the top 10%.
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Holy Cross High School Competes in Mock Trial Competition
Holy Cross High School in Dunmore was well represented in this year’s Mock Trial
competition. In Round 1, Michael Pope received the Award for Best Advocate and James
Basting received the Award for Best Witness. In Round 2, Rachel Mackrell received the
Award for Best Advocate and Hanna Henshaw received the Award for Best Witness.
In addition, the entire Holy Cross High School Mock Trial Team won Round 2 of the
competition.
Running for Miles at Notre Dame High
Epiphany Students Celebrate the
Anniversary of the Pancake
The first grade at Epiphany School was
invited to Tomasso’s Restaurant in Sayre
to celebrate the anniversary of the pancake.
Pictured from left are: Gretchen Schmieg,
Brooke Romig, Anna Dinich, Isabella
Russo , Katie Riley, Mr. Joseph Tomasso,
Brady Darrow, Leo Villanti, Daniel Malos,
Liam Barry, Carter Dengler and Brayden
Schrader.
Ryan Mathiesen, a junior and cross country team
member at Notre Dame High School in East
Stroudsburg, ran 1,000 miles within a calendar
year. Shown with his coaches Dan Sciarrillo and Bill
Gaa, Ryan logged his miles January 1, 2013 through
December 31, 2013.
Holy Family Academy Collects Items for Little Sisters of the Poor
Students in the Service Club at Holy Family Academy in Hazleton collected items
for the Little Sisters of the Poor in Scranton. The Service Club serves the school
and many organizations in the community. Pictured are: Nicole Caparell, Meghan
Darrough, Isabella Schwabe, Ryan Chapman, Joe Maguschak, Cole Bono, Faith
Letcher, Sister Marie Therese and Sister Alice.
St. Mary of Mount Carmel Teacher Publishes Children’s Book
Cathy Sosnowski, a first-grade teacher at St. Mary of Mount Carmel School
in Dunmore and 34-year veteran of Catholic school teaching, authored a book
entitled, Koi Girls. She wrote the story at the request of her students.
THE CATHOLIC LIGHT • MARCH 20, 2014
LaSalle Academy Students Participate in Who’s Who in Science
and the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science
Students from LaSalle Academy in Jessup recently participated in the Who’s Who in Science Competition
as well as the Regional Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Competition at Wilkes University.
Learning About Life on Broadway
Students at Notre Dame Elementary School in East Stroudsburg
learned about life as a Broadway performer when Ben Lipitz, a cast
member of Disney’s The Lion King, recently presented a workshop.
Lipitz, parent of Kindergarten student Mikaela, has starred as the warthog Pumbaa in the popular show.