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Athletes to Watch
Meet eight athletes dedicated to
both school and sport.
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Presidential Platform
Halloween Haunts
Find Haunted Happenings and
costumed cuties!
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College and university leaders speak
out about the future of the region
(Dr. Boehm of Keystone College pictured above).
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Outrageous October
Things to do, where to go,
everything you need to know!
Northeast PA Football
See which pro player took the field
for the Northeast PA Miners.
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Puppy Mill Rescue
Discover how to handle the special
needs of rescued pups.
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Hot Topic: Insurance
President and CEO of Blue Cross of
Northeastern PA gives her opinion
on the region, health and costs.
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Pink Ribbon Proud
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
brings inspiration through
fundraisers, a survivor’s story and
medical information about genetic
links to the disease.
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issue (Letter from the Editorial Assistant). I am always
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On the Cover: Student athletes and mascots from local
colleges team up at Memorial Stadium in Scranton.
Cover Photo: Alex Cena Photography
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October 2012
Dear Readers,
Scandal has mired sports headlines of late –
performance-enhancing drugs, illegal payment for college athletes… and dare I even
mention Penn State?
We wanted this issue to stand in sharp contrast to these mired moments. Starting with
the fantastic group of regional collegiate
athletes appearing on this issue’s front
cover, we sought to remind everyone
about all that is good with college sports –
especially at programs right here in
Northeast PA! These young athletes are serious about sports as well as academics –
University of Scranton cross country runner
Kathleen Druther attended the shoot immediately after taking the grueling four-and-ahalf hour Graduate Entrance Exam that morning! Although, we must admit… some student-athletes somehow had to tear themselves away from a class or two to spend a
sunny, summer afternoon outside at the
photo shoot at Scranton’s Memorial Stadium
(Professors, please consider this an official
request to excuse the absence!).
As you continue through the issue, you’ll find
highlights of many good things related to
sport at Northeast PA schools – from sportsrelated majors (page 38) and championship
trainers (page 40) to successful graduates
(page 26) and programs that promote true
sportsmanship (page 22).
bags, many former teammates are still some
of my closest friends.
I’m still using skills learned through sport in
my career and everyday life; there are striking
similarities between working with a sports
team to produce wins and working with coworkers to produce a monthly publication!
Both require motivating and relying on teammates, training rookies, putting in extra hours
of hard work to stay ahead of the game and
occasionally making a game-winning shot at
the buzzer- a.k.a. the printer deadline!
Whether you compete at the collegiate level,
play games in your backyard, coach your kids
or follow your favorite team from an armchair,
I hope this issue helps you go back to the
purity and passion of all that is good in sport.
Keep Playing,
My daughter Gianella
looked up to the college athletes at the
cover photo shoot…
from this photo, it
seems basketball may
be her sport of choice!
Erika
Erika A. Bruckner
We asked a few college and university athletic
directors to share the lifelong benefits of collegiate sports. Find their wide variety of reasons on page 18. As a former Baptist Bible
College Lady Defender softball player and
cheerleader, I agree with these experts.
Battling through a sports season with teammates can produce resilient bonds. Although
we’ve since traded duffel bags for diaper
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Fall Film Festival,
Dietrich Theatre,
Tunkhannock.
Through Thurs.
996-1500.
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23rd Annual Apple
& Cheese Festival,
Manley-Bohlayer
Farm, Canton.
673-7222.
An Extravaganza
of Art & Antiques,
Mary’s Home
Furnishings,
Montrose.
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
278-2187.
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Fall Festival &
Lumberjack
Chainsaw
Competition,
Sullivan Co.
Fairgrounds, Forksville.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
482-4088.
Ghost Walk,
downtown
Scranton. Daily.
7:30 p.m.
383-1821.
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8th Annual
Chocoholic Frolic,
Scranton Cultural
Center, Scranton.
5-8 p.m.
346-0759.
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Cemetery Walk,
Grey Towers
National Historic
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296-9630
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Capitol Steps,
State Theatre,
Easton. 7:30 p.m.
800-999-STATE.
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National Candy
Corn Day
October
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Public Bog Walk,
1 p.m., Cranberry
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629-3061.
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Susquehanna Co.
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11th Annual
Airing of the
Quilts, downtown
Tunkhannock.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Great Flashlight
Corn Maze
Adventure, Roba
Family Farms,
Dalton.
563-2904.
Fall Foliage Festival,
Sno Mountain Resort,
Moosic.
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National
Chocolate
Cupcake Day!
Vince Giordano &
The Nighthawks,
Mellow Theatre,
Scranton. 8 p.m.
955-1455.
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Halloween
Lantern Tours,
Eckley Miners’
Village,Weatherly.
6:30-9 p.m.
636-2070.
2nd Annual Making
Strides Against
Breast Cancer Walk,
Kirby Park,Wilkes-Barre.
9 a.m.
Fostering Excellence in
Deaf Education
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Scranton.
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COVER STORY
College Athletes to Watch
KathleenDruther
University of Scranton Cross Country
Senior Biology Major
A runner since the sixth grade, Druther still gets
butterflies every time she toes the starting line.
Druther was drawn to the University’s biology program and the opportunity to train under Coach
Burke.
Individual Highlights: 2009
Landmark Conference Rookie
of the Year, 2009 & 2010
Academic Honor Roll,
Deans List
Team Highlights:
Landmark Conference
Team title for the first
time in the school’s history
How Sports Enhances
College Life: Forced
me to develop excellent time-management
skills and allowed me
to be competitive in an
area other than school.
Life Skills Learned
through Sport: Being
flexible. Race conditions
can dramatically change,
as do situations in life.
You have to be ready to
tackle anything that
comes your way
Best Sports Moment:
Running 18:20 for the 5k
Biggest Student-Athlete
Challenge: Devoting so
much time to cross country when I was swamped
with course work
Biggest StudentAthlete Benefit: It allows
me to be well-rounded
–Photography by Alex Cena
which keeps my priorities in check. It forces me to
work hard around the clock which is vital if I want
to succeed in both academics and racing.
Goals for Upcoming Season: Stay injury-free; win
the Landmark Conference title, and make the AllRegion team (top 35) at Regionals
Goals for after Graduation: Medical or D.O.
School
Hometown: Clarks Summit
Race to Watch: The Landmark Conference
Championship
Ashley Murray
Marywood University
Women’s Basketball Shooting Guard
Sophomore Spanish Major
“I was very happy with the athletic department
at Marywood University, and the school has so
many other great aspects that drew me in, like
the homey campus feel.”
Individual Highlights: Two-time
Lackawanna Player of the Year; Her jersey
number 3 retired at Dunmore High School;
Four-Year National Honors Society; CSAC
Academic Honor Roll; Holds record for threepoint shooting game with eight
Life Skills Learned Through Sport:
Leadership, determination and time management
Favorite Part of Marywood: Faculty - someone is always around to help, whether they
know you or not. Attending Marywood feels
like being part of a big family.
Biggest Student-Athlete Challenge: Time
management. Going to classes, practices and
having your homework done daily
Biggest Student-Athlete Benefit: Creating a
bond with your team and coaches! My teammates always have my back, and my coaches
are people I look up
to on and off the
court.
Goals for Upcoming
Season: To improve
daily as a team and
become CSAC champions!
Goals for after
Graduation:
Graduate classes and
becoming a Spanish
teacher or translator
Hometown:
Dunmore
Game to Watch:
University of
Scranton @
Marywood, Nov. 26
Hope Krolewski
Keystone College Women’s Field Hockey
Forward/Midfield
Senior Early Childhood Education Major
Training for games is a year-round, daily
effort for Krolewski, who credits her
three coaches for the team’s success and
inspiration. She chose Keystone because
of the sport and the strong education
program. Krolewski’s parents were
happy to learn the school consistently
ranks as one of the best colleges in the
northern region by U.S. News and World
Reports.
Individual Highlights: Field Hockey
Most Valuable Player; 2010 National
Field Hockey Coaches Association
National Academic Squad; Keystone
College Athlete of the Month and
Week; Academic Excellence Award
Team Highlights: Program record
14-win season, CSAC title and a
berth in the conference semi-finals
How Sports Enhances
College Life: Confidence
builder! Coach Manning
encourages us to do well
in academics; as a
result, I have
developed study
skills and time
management
techniques.
Life Skills
Learned
Through
Sport:
Patience,
organization,
leadership, teamwork, persistence
and self-discipline
Best Sports
Moment: Being
named the Keystone
College Female Athlete
of the Year for scoring 13
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goals in 2011, an all-time record
Favorite Part of Keystone:
Small class sizes; the faculty gets
to know each student by name.
Also, the administration is very
supportive of sports programs.
Biggest Student-Athlete
Challenge: Time management
Biggest Student-Athlete
Benefit: Teamwork and resulting
friendships
Goals for Upcoming Season: To
work hard, to play the best of my
ability and to make the playoffs
and win the championship
Goals for after Graduation: To
coach field hockey and teach
kindergarten, possibly with
Teach for America, for students
in low-income communities
Hometown: Bear Creek
Game to Watch: Keystone
College @ Marywood University,
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Chris Sweeney
Best Sports Moment: Going five for five with
three home runs and two doubles versus
Manhattanville and breaking the single-season
and career home run record in the process
King’s College Men’s Baseball
Outfield/First Base
Senior Mass Communications Major
▼ Garth Lakitsky
Lackawanna College Men’s Football
Linebacker
Sophomore Liberal Studies Major
Sweeney’s been swinging a bat since he was 4. “I
always wanted to play college ball, and King’s
gave me a chance to do that; it was the best fit
both academically and athletically.”
Favorite Part of King’s College: The smaller
size
Individual Highlights: Cal Ripken Collegiate
Summer League All-Star; King’s College Career
and Single Season Home Run Record Holder
Biggest Student-Athlete Benefit: You get to
enjoy all the perks of college while playing the
game you love for four more years.
How Sports Enhances College Life: It has
taught me to work hard for things both on and
off the field.
Goals for Upcoming Season: To win the MACFreedom Conference Tournament and to
become an All-American
Life Skills Learned Through Sport: It’s a
game where you are going to fail more than
you succeed, and that has helped me deal with
tough times or failures outside of baseball.
Goals for after Graduation: Play baseball at a
higher level or a career in public relations or
advertising
Andy Bush
Misericordia University Men’s
Soccer Forward Senior Accounting Major
Biggest Student-Athlete Challenge: Time
management skills
Hometown: Mountain Top
“I knew I wanted to play for a successful program in a
competitive league. Misericordia was a great fit.” A soccer
player for 17 years, Bush puts in around 20 hours a week
to practice and play the sport.
Individual Highlights: Excellence in Athletics and
Academics Award 2009-2011
Team Highlights: MAC Freedom Conference
Champions 2009 & 2011
Life Skills Learned Through Sport: Teamwork, leadership, hard work and creativity
Lakitsky chose Lackawanna College to prepare to play at a
Division I school. He trains hard daily, often up to six hours.
Individual Highlights: 27th in Northeast Football
Conference in tackles as a freshman; First State
Championship Wrestler in Tamaqua High School history
Team Highlights: Led the Northeast Football Conference in
touchdowns, rushing and passing yards
Best Sports Moment: Going to the NCAA tournament
in 2009 and 2011
Favorite Part of Misericordia: Everyone, from students to faculty, is willing to help you accomplish your
goals.
Biggest Student-Athlete Challenge: Time management– making time for school-work, athletics and a
positive social life
Life Skills Learned Through Sport: Discipline and focus
Biggest Student-Athlete Benefit: Relationships with
teammates and coaches
Favorite Part of Lackawanna College: The coaches and
teachers willing to help
Goals for Upcoming Season: Winning our conference
and advancing to the NCAA tournament
Biggest Student-Athlete Challenge: Being focused on and
off the field
Goals after Graduation: Graduate school to earn a
Master’s Degree in accounting and eventually become
a CPA
Goals for Upcoming Season: Going undefeated
Goals for after Graduation: Attend a Division I college
Hometown: DuBois
Hometown: Tamaqua
Game to Watch: King’s College @ Misericordia
University, Oct. 20
Coach Sumoski recruited Fissel during her sophomore
year in high school. She was drawn to the soccer program as well as Wilkes campus and student housing.
Fissel spends up to 70 percent of her time lifting, practicing and playing the sport.
Individual Highlights: Three-year captain; Impact
Player of the Year; Deans List
Life Skills Learned Through Sport: Working well
with others as a team and developing good leadership skills
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Events
Best Sports Moment: Beating DeSales University
in the playoffs to make the finals; being captain and
team leader
William Hines
Johnson College Men’s Basketball Point
Guard/Shooting Guard
Sophomore Carpentry and
Cabinetmaking Major
Hines has been playing ball since he was 5. He
was drawn to Johnson College because of the
career opportunities the trades offer.
Individual Highlights: Cross country All-EPCC
honorable mention; helped Johnson College
basketball make the first playoff appearance
in the school’s history
Favorite Part of Wilkes: The faculty and staff
Biggest Student-Athlete Challenge: Balancing
academics and athletics
Biggest Student-Athlete Benefit: Having a “second family” while away at school
Goals for Upcoming Season: Work together as
one and win the MAC
Goals for after Graduation: Possibly continue
playing; coach at the college level, and begin my
career in graphic design
Hometown: Morristown, New Jersey
Game to Watch: Wilkes @ Fairleigh Dickinson,
-Erika A. Bruckner
Oct. 6
Favorite Part of Being a Jaguar: Most people
didn’t believe we could win a game last year
let alone make the conference playoffs.
Proving naysayers wrong makes winning
games that much sweeter.
October 30, 5:30 p.m.
Native Son: Stephen
Karam in Conversation
with Paul Holdengraber
Free. McDade Center
for Literary and Performing Arts. Call 941-7816
Biggest Student-Athlete Challenge: Making
sure that you are great on the court and just
as great in the classroom
Goals for Upcoming Season: Lead the team
in assists, become a captain and get Johnson
College a championship
Hometown: Philadelphia
Game to Watch: Johnson College @ Valley
Forge Military Academy, Nov. 27
October 5-7
“Prelude to a Kiss,” by
Craig Lucas
Presented by The
University of Scranton
Players. Fees Vary.
McDade Center for
Literary and Performing
Arts. Call 941-4318
October 21 &
November 4
Open House
For high school juniors
and seniors. Various
campus locations. Call
1-888-SCRANTON
Life Skills Learned Through Sport: To be a
leader and coachable in all aspects of life
Goals for after Graduation: Play at a Division
I school and work on a great-paying construction site
We are pleased to invite you to a variety of
lectures, cultural events and performances available as
resources to our Scranton area neighbors.
Katy Fissel
Wilkes University Women’s Soccer Center Mid
Senior Integrative Media and Art Major
International Film Festivals
October 1 & 2,
5:30 p.m.
Taiwanese Film and
Cultural Festival
Free. Moskovitz Theater
DeNaples Center.
Call 941-6312
November 6-8, 7 p.m.
Sixth Annual East
German Film Festival
Free. Pearn Auditorium,
Brennan Hall.
Call 941-7430
November 15, 7 p.m.
Spanish Film Club Series
Made possible with the
support of Pragda, the
Secretary of State for
Culture of Spain, and its
Program for Cultural
Cooperation with United
States’ Universities. Free.
Pearn Auditorium,
Brennan Hall.
Call 941-6160
Stay Informed…about University
events, programs and resources
Visit www.scranton.edu/community
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Top right: A Year with Frog and Toad
Players 2011-12 season
Questions? Call 941-4419
College Mascots Unmasked
Wilkes University
Willie Eggleston as “The Colonel”
EXPERIENCE
YOUR
EDUCATION.
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As the mascot, Eggleston likes to think of himself
as a billboard meant to draw attention to the
main sporting event. The Colonel attends all
home sporting events and other community and
campus events. He explains,“I enjoy having the
opportunity to have a positive impact on campus life by rallying students and bolstering
school spirit. I am very proud to be a Colonel,
and I make sure that always shows whenever I
put on the suit.”
FALL OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 13th, 9:30am
Register online at johnson.edu/openhouse
or call 570-702-8900
History: Former Dean of Student Affairs
Emeritus George F. Ralston suggested the
mascot, and The Colonel became official in
1947. In 2008 the costume was revamped, featuring blue skin to figuratively and literally
embody school spirit.
WE WORK.
University of Scranton
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Mascot Trivia: The total weight of the costume is over 20 pounds not including the
head. Favorite Mascot Moment: Welcoming
students at summer orientation. Personal:
Binghamton, NY native; Pharmacy major
(2014) involved in student government, ultimate Frisbee, pharmacy student senate and
community service events
Daniel Haugen as “Iggy the Royal Wolf”
Haugen dons the five-pound, furry, one-piece suit
with matching gloves and paw-shaped shoes for
basketball, soccer, field hockey and lacrosse
games. Under the costume, he wears a vest with
pockets for ice packs to beat the heat! “The mascot represents the school,” explains Haugen.“If
you ask someone to name the best sports schools
in the country, they could probably tell you both
the school and the mascot of that school.”
Programs We Offer:
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CDE Fits Into Your Lifestyle
INDIVIDUALIZED FORMAT · HANDS-ON TRAINING
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FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE (for those who qualify)
History: Two wolves were added to the college’s original seal, taken from the coat of arms
from the family of St. Ignatius of Loyola,
founder of the Jesuits. The Royal Wolf mascot
was named “Iggy,” pointing back to St. Ignatius.
Signature Moves: The wave and “I can’t hear
you” Favorite Mascot Moment: Our basketball
team was losing; I got the crowd behind our
team, and we won the game. Personal:
Morrisville, PA native Communication major
(2013) involved in intramural sports
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As a campus activity leader, Grego dressed up in
a chicken costume to promote an event on campus.“I have loved being the mascot ever since,”
he explains. He will pump up the crowd at football and basketball games and for other campus
activities. A cross-country athlete, Grego says,
“Being the mascot shows me what other athletes
go through. It’s been an amazing experience, and
I cannot wait to attend more games!”
Fun Fact: When wearing the costume, Grego
has very limited range of motion and cannot
see anything around his feet.
Favorite Mascot Moment: This past summer I
attended the LIU field day event. It was an
amazing experience to see the smiles on the
little kids when I shook their hands and took
pictures with them! Personal: Bear Creek
native; Secondary Education History major,
(2014) involved in cross country, student government chief information officer, campus
activities leader, FYE co-leader, history society,
Education Honor Society, History Honor
Society and education club
-Erika A. Bruckner
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EDUCATION
Fit for Life
The Long-Term Benefits of Collegiate Sports
Legendary football coach
Vince Lombardi had a
knack for bringing the similarities between sport and
life into light. Regional
experts weighed in on the
subject, agreeing– the benefits of being a student-athlete can last a lifetime.
Physical Wellness
Clearly, athletics lead to
physical benefits.“Sports
encourage the concept of
wellness,” explains Mary Jo
Gunning, Marywood
University’s
director of athletics and recreation for 23
years. Studentathletes learn nutritional
concepts and how to train
their body.
Personal Development
Toby Lovecchio, a 1985
University of Scranton
graduate, began as director of athletics for his
alma mater in 1997. He’s
personally learned,
“Athletics help
people become
more well-rounded and help us
learn more about
ourselves.” As one succeeds
on the court, his or her selfimage is enhanced.“The
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confidence that develops in make the most of the skill
and out of the athletics
set each member brings to
arena helps foster the abilithe team.”
ty to embrace life’s chalEducational Motivation
lenges,” Gunning adds.
For some, sports are the
Leadership, dedication and
motivating factor to attend
commitment are also fosschool.“But it is the entire
tered through sport.
Student-athletes spend
countless hours on their
sport, in addition to day-today requirements of a typical college student.
The high amount of
responsibility forces
athletes to learn
and implement
time-management
“The quality of each man’s life
and prioritizing
is the full measure of
skills.
Social Aptitude
Sports force individuals to work together; communication
is vital to success.
After enduring grueling workouts, devastating defeats and
hard-fought victories, teammates forge a
bond that lasts long after
the season is done.“Sports
enhance communication
and people skills because
you work within a framework of others,” continues
Lovecchio.“You are not
alone. You must help and
challenge each other to
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are also challenged academically.“Being a
student-athlete takes more than just playing
the game,” continues Mecca.“When they
come to Lackawanna College there is a
mandatory study hall schedule; they must
structure their time to fit athletics into their
academic demands.” Most schools have academic standards, including minimum GPA, a
student must meet in order to continue
playing their sport, which serves as motivation for academic achievement.
Professional Preparedness
“Being part of an athletic team is a microcosm of what happens in life,” explains
Lovecchio.“Athletes experience wins, losses,
obstacles and working toward common and
individual goals.” Skills learned through
sport– leadership, teamwork, striving for
excellence – are what most companies are
looking for in potential employees.
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that man’s commitment to
excellence and victory–
whether it be football… business... or government.”
—Vince Lombardi
Former Head Coach, Green Bay Packers
college experience that
gets a student ready for the
future,” admits Lackawanna
College Athletic Director
Kim Mecca.“For our student-athletes, their future
starts here.” In addition to
maintaining great physical
and mental shape, students
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EDUCATION
A
Excellence in Career and
College Preparation
Q. When should students
begin their college search
and campus visits?
A. Toward the end of the
student's sophomore year
or early in junior year.
College visits should
begin by winter of junior year. Ask as many
questions as possible
while visiting; talk to
students on campus;
visit classes in the
major; check out the
multi-media facilities.
Q. What are the stages
of a college search?
A. Prepare yourself. Take the
right courses in high school
and standardized tests
(PSAT, SAT and/or ACT); participate in community and
extra-curricular activities;
develop a resume; attend
college fairs, and visit colleges. Plan. Look at applications of desired schools and
determine admissions
requirements (essays, letters
of recommendation, additional testing requirements,
financial aid and available
scholarships). Fill out applications. Watch deadlines for
regular action, early action
and early decision. Students
should apply by fall of senior year of high school.
Make rough draft copies of
applications, even if you are
20
applying online. Work diligently on required essays;
choose topics carefully; ask
several people to thoroughly proofread. Make a deci-
sion. Once you receive
acceptance letter(s), review
the financial aid package,
and weigh the pros and
cons of each school.
Perhaps, visit the campus
again; sit in on classes in
your major; talk to students,
and observe the social
scene. Can you see yourself
as part of the student
body?
Q. When should a student
take standardized tests?
A. Take the SAT or ACT at
least once in the junior year
(preferably between March
and June). Some students
may take it twice in junior
year. Depending on the
scores, they may wish to
take it again in October of
senior year. Some schools
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require subject tests (SAT II);
they should be taken when
the student completes the
course in high school.
Q. Why consider a private college counselor?
A. College admissions is
increasingly more competitive as the number of
applicants rise; a private
counselor can help navigate the stressful process
of researching and
applying to colleges by
providing information,
helping find the college
with the best fit and providing guidance. Private counselors can help students
identify their strengths and
weaknesses to assess what
careers and schools might
be a good fit. Students with
special needs, such as learning disabilities, can really
benefit by hiring a private
counselor.
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She’s been called the “foremost advocate of the Extreme
Statement” and she has opinions on just about everything.
Now she’s coming to share them with Lackawanna County.
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Jennifer Severini-Kresock
has 20 years experience
working in public high
schools and also taught as
an adjunct instructor at
Lackawanna College and Keystone
College. She earned her Bachelor of
Science and Master of Science degrees
from Marywood University.
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Winning the Right Way
University of Scranton’s Sportsmanship Initiative
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Since the initiative began,
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The project was named the
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2006, posting a 115-10-4
record.“Joe Bochicchio was
an excellent coach, friend
and a man of impeccable
character, ” recalls Dr.
O’Malley.
Training the Leaders:
Coaches
“It’s important to teach
coaches, as players often try
to emulate their coach,”
explains Colleen Murphy,
University of Scranton’s head
women’s soccer coach, assistant athletic director and senior woman administrator. To
that end, BSCI provides workshops through partnerships
with the American Sports
Education Program and the
Positive Coaching Alliance.
Tom Evans, BSCI steering
committee member and
North Pocono High School’s
English Department chair,
became a certified ASEP and
PCA trainer. He emphasizes
the concepts of a "DoubleGoal Coach,” someone who
coaches both to win and to
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BSCI and PIAA District II have
partnered to present a twoday conference with national
presenters. Jim Thompson,
founder and executive director of Positive Coaching
Alliance, will be a principal
speaker in the “Schools
Shaping the Culture of Sport”
Conference scheduled for
March 2013. Michael
Ognosky, superintendent of
Montrose Area Schools and
secretary of PIAA District II,
explains,“The ultimate goal is
to provide opportunities to
learn valuable life lessons
through sports in our
schools.”
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steering committee, David
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high school student-athletes.
He says,“We look at sports as
not merely a competitive
physical challenge, but also
as a broader educational
opportunity; sports can teach
critical thinking skills, stimulate the imagination and help
develop a capacity for maintaining balance and perspective in one's life.” A leadership
training program has been
developed at Abington
Heights High School by
Student-Athlete TJ Murray,
with the help of the administration and Head Football
Coach Joe Repshis. The program, mandatory for all team
captains, includes a pre-season leadership workshop and
weekly in-season meetings
with the administration. BSCI
is developing a Student
Athlete Advisory Committee
that will connect student
leaders from across over 40
school districts and provide
them with nationally recognized books about the social
and ethical dimension of
sports.“So often, a sports
team has no clear objectives
beyond a win-loss record,”
Black admits.“Consequently,
we try to help young athletes
develop a palpable athletic
culture which address not
merely short-term performance objectives but also
long-term team values.”
Sportsmanship Day
The University of Scranton
Student-Athlete Advisory
Committee participates in
National Sportsmanship Day
each March. They teach a
sportsmanship lesson titled
“Honor the Game” in a local
elementary school. Old Forge
School District is a past participant; high school athletes
read to elementary school
students and discuss sportsmanship lessons.“This is a
win-win situation,” according
to Old Forge Athletic Director
Debbie Pepsin.“The older
children love to work with
the little ones, and the
younger students look up to
the high school athletes as
role models, which makes
getting the message across
very easy.” BSCI’s goal is to
have every single high school
in PIAA District II participate
in National Sportsmanship
Day.
For more, e-mail
[email protected] or visit
www.SportsCharacter.org or
www.InternationalSport.org.
–Erika A. Bruckner
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180 and 182B from I-81
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