Johnson College’s 102nd Commencement Ceremony to be Held May 11 at the Circle Drive-In Johnson College will confer degrees to over 160 graduates at commencement exercises to be held at the Circle Drive-In on the Scranton Carbondale Highway in Scranton on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 (Rain date: Wednesday, May 12, 2021). The ceremony will begin at dusk and will be live streamed on the College’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnsonCollegePA. Graduates will be awarded Associate in Science degrees (A.S.), Associate of Applied Science degrees (A.A.S.), and academic certificates. The decision to hold the 102nd commencement ceremony at the Circle Drive-In was made with the health and well-being of the College’s campus community and their loved ones in mind. The ceremony will be following Pennsylvania’s social distancing and sanitization guidelines. Candy Fry, Director of New Business Development at A. Pickett Construction, Inc. and Johnson College graduate, will give the commencement address. Degrees will be presented by Dr. Katie Leonard, President and CEO of Johnson College, and Marianne Gilmartin, Esq., the 2020-2021 Chair of the Board of Directors. David Weaver, a graduate of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology program and recipient of the Johnson College Award for Academic Excellence in the Associate in Applied Science programs and Jessica Bodt, a graduate of the Radiologic Technology program, and recipient of the Johnson College Award for Academic Excellence in the Associate in Science programs will serve as student speakers. These awards recognize the students with the highest grade point average in each degree category. Following is a list of the 2021 Class of Johnson College: Associate in Science Programs Computer Information Technology Cesar Acosta Zachary Allen George G. Campbell Pablo Correa Brandon David Emmett Michael B. Frazier Matthew Glancey Justin Paul Hackling Evan Kleinert Shane Alexander McHugh Michael Moran, Cum Laude David Isaiah R. Perez Joseph L. Rosencrans II Colby Southivong, Cum Laude Henry Lewis Trapp IV Physical Therapist Assistant Andrew W. Adkins Kendra Marie Bendyk, Cum Laude William Bennett, Cum Laude Kayla Hill Olivia Mae Kovalchik Connor Kranick Garett Michael Mowry Kelly Ann Smith Zachary K. Sopko Radiologic Technology Alyssa Marie Arnone Trista Lynn Babcock Jessica Bodt, Magna Cum Laude James M. Brooks David Herne Amanda M. Jablonski Marissa Anne Keegan Amber Renee Lindsey Kayla Miller Mackenzie A. Munley Abby Elizabeth Orth Alyssa Talerico, Cum Laude John T. Werner Arkadiusz Zwiercan Veterinary Technology Alexandra M. Bukeavich Faith L. Dermody Marissa Rose Doty Mikayla A. Ely Laea Marie Figula Brittany Elise Garner Ashlyn Marie Kilvitis Haley Korfmann Abigail Kudrich Jessica L. Murman Khira L. Wudarski Associate in Applied Science Programs Advanced Manufacturing Technology Adam A. Berardelli Samuel Asa Hopkins Gabriel Martelli Zachary J. Martin Jared W. Mauro Architectural Drafting & Design Technology Bailey R. Bannon Jake Osbourne Malynda Mae Peabody Sydney Anne Swan Trevor Dore Troiani Dominick Verrastro Automotive Technology Zachary Blockberger James Folenta Mitchell Griffin Emily Lozinger Shamir Pradhan Jonathan Wilga Biomedical Equipment Technology Justin Anderson Richard K. Ayers Todd Cauley, Magna Cum Laude Alissa A. Feliciano Shea Connor Kelly Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology William Scott Cardone Cody A. Fisher Justin Grier Daniel Thorwald Jones Christopher Kakareka Camryn Kuchak Jason Walter Phillips Jr. Thomas Rosar Jr. Corey Smith Diesel Truck Technology Michael Cicerini Zachary Paul Hessey Alan R. Kellam Jr. Dominic Motta Kathryn I Novajosky Kaitlyn Marie Phillips Vincent Canio Rubino Walter J. Terry Seth Trichilo Michael J Walsh Jr. Thomas M. Zaltauskas Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology Avery Billings William T Bunnell Dylan Burns John T. DeLucca, Magna Cum Laude Charles M. DeNapoli Brandon John Dougherty, Magna Cum Laude Jacob William Evancho Keith J. Feduchak Jr. Bryan L. Giambra, Cum Laude Michael D. Giannetta III Donovan Hamilton Al-Maurice Ingram Matthew Jarvis Lawrence Ryan Lello Michael Joseph McIntyre Nicholas Anthony Panunzio Steven Paszek Jr. Eli Ruffing Tyler David Skibinski Justin Skutack Kimberle Smith Shawn Martaigra Smith Jr. Jakob Snopkowski Evan Keith Snyder James Patrick Sommers Ian Stevens Calvin John Derek Sutcliffe Samuel Talarico Mark A. Tolerico Chase Williams Electronic Engineering Technology Jamie John Cramer Michael Paul Lynn Jared Marsellas Jarett M Riemer Shaun Xavier Shearer Stephen Speed Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology Nicholas Marc Benetos Robert Conlan Buck Anthony James Bucklaw Frank J. Buono Jr., Summa Cum Laude Connor Clauss-Walton Tyler Paul Davies Adam C. Eiden Michael Francis Matthew J. Froelick Janet L. Gibbons Edon Ismajlaj, Cum Laude Colton J. McDonald Robert McMynne Timothy Menichini Scott R. Warman David G. Weaver, Summa Cum Laude Mike Williams Jr. Certificate Programs Diesel Preventative Maintenance Technology Skyler Jared McCloud Welding Technology Benjamin Arendt Justin Cheresko Shawn Coates Jesse A. Cooper Samuel Cox Calvin J. Hedgelon Austin Jorgensen Kristina Kathryn Kaminski Brandon Tyrone Keith Kole John Kerber Rebeccah King Joshua Kline Emmanuel Lucero Dane Francis McLaughlin John Notarianni Tyler Nothstein Nicholas Price Andrew Ryman Dale E. Soden Tommaso R Tamberelli Robert Wilcox Joseph N. Yarbrough Summa Cum Laude: GPA of 3.90 or HIGHERMagna Cum Laude: GPA 3.89 – 3.80Cum Laude: GPA 3.79 – 3.70Based on GPA to December 2020 For additional information on Johnson College, please call 1-800-2-WE-WORK, email enroll@johnson.edu, or visit Johnson.edu.
Marywood University School of Architecture Students Win First Place Marywood University School of Architecture students recently won first place in the Attached Housing Division of the 2021 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Challenge. The students’ design is the Electric Jane—an affordable, net-zero energy prototype for Habitat for Humanity. The Solar Decathlon is an international collegiate competition, comprising 10 contests, that challenges student teams to design and build highly efficient and innovative buildings that are powered by renewable energy. In addition to the support of Marywood faculty throughout the competition, students were also supported by industry partners, including Richard Pedranti Architect (RPA), Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI), Build SMART, and Habitat for Humanity. Marywood University faculty members including Jodi La Coe, Ph.D., assistant professor of architecture; and Elizabeth Andrzejewski, instructor of architecture at Marywood University, served as the team leaders, and were supported by Maria MacDonald, professor of practice of interior architecture and executive director of the Center for the Living City; Russell Roberts, lecturer in the School of Architecture; and Bill Conlogue, Ph.D., professor in the English program at Marywood University; as well as other faculty who offered their expertise to the students. Winners of the design competition were announced on Sunday, April 18, 2021, during the competition event. The winning project will be exhibited publicly during the Observe Scranton Festival on May 7-8, 2021, at Fancy Parsley, 233 Oakford Court, Scranton. For additional information about Marywood University’s School of Architecture, please visit marywood.edu/architecture/index.html, or call the Office of Admissions at (570) 348-6234. For additional information on the Observe Scranton festival, please visit observescranton.org/schedule.
Geisinger ConvenientCare Back to Normal Operations With the traditional respiratory virus season winding down, all Geisinger ConvenientCare walk-in clinics are back to normal operations, with five locations no longer designated as cold and flu centers. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Danville, Lewistown and State College locations were transitioned to ConvenientCare Cold & Flu Centers. While the locations continued providing all walk-in care services, their focus was on respiratory viruses. “We created these dedicated cold and flu centers to help people get treatment for respiratory virus symptoms in a more efficient way because many of those symptoms overlap with COVID-19,” said Richard Martin, M.D., medical director for Geisinger ConvenientCare. “It made sense to direct people to get care for those symptoms in one spot, rather than a hospital or doctor’s office. We were fortunate to have minimal flu activity in our area this winter.” As we move into spring, it’s smart to know where to go for the care you need. ConvenientCare clinics are for minor health issues that can be resolved in a single visit. These include allergies, sinus infections, cold and flu symptoms, earaches, insect bites and tick removal, sprains and minor cuts. They’re the best place to head if you or your child are sick or need medical attention that doesn’t require a trip to the emergency room. The clinics are staffed by advanced practitioners who treat patients age 1 and older. With 21 locations across central and northeastern Pennsylvania, most Geisinger ConvenientCare clinics are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Most locations offer save-your-spot online check-in and evening and weekend hours. “Our ConvenientCare walk-in clinics benefit our neighbors who are looking for health care services closer to home,” Martin said. “Our locations are designed to be there when you need them most to help make better health easier. If it’s a health problem that needs attention before you can see your primary care provider — but isn’t quite serious enough to head to the emergency room — we’re the place you want to visit.” To learn more about what Geisinger ConvenientCare treats, visit geisinger.org/urgentcare. The clinics accept most major insurance plans and offer reasonable copays. Hold your place in line or check wait times at any of the locations by visiting geisinger.org/urgent.
NeighborWorks NEPA Aging in Place Program Highlighted in National Publication NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Aging in Place program was recently the subject of a feature article published by Resolve Magazine. Since being launched in 2018, the Aging in Place program has seen more than 350 older adults assisted with both physical modifications to their homes to allow for safer living, as well as outreach services that help to combat senior isolation through the Friendly Visitor initiative. To highlight this work, staff from Resolve Magazine recently paid a visit to Scranton to profile James Kuchwara, a city resident and Vietnam veteran who has been assisted in continuing to live in his home through physical modifications made by the Aging in Place program. James and his wife, Linda, were visited at their home and interviewed by staff from Resolve Magazine, who produced both a written article and video interview highlighting the improvements in quality of life made for James by our Aging in Place staff. “We were delighted that Resolve Magazine highlighted our Aging in Place program and offered an in-depth look at the positive impact this work has had on so many older adults in our community,” NeighborWorks President and CEO Jesse Ergott said of the visit. “The story shared by James is emblematic of the difference that has been made in the lives of hundreds of residents, allowing them to remain safely in their homes as they grow older and to continue contributing to the vibrancy of life in our neighborhoods.” Established in 2019 as an extension of the mission of Aunt Bertha, a public benefit corporation which hosts the largest free network of social services in the country, Resolve Magazine is a national publication that highlights people and organizations that make positive change happen in their communities. NeighborWorks partners with Aunt Bertha and Geisinger to help older adults access our Aging in Place services. To read the story, and to access a highlight video from the interview with James, please visit the Resolve Magazine website. The video can also be viewed separately on the Aunt Bertha Youtube page.
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Marion Munley Speaks at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Persuasion Skills for Trial Success Webcast Marion K. Munley Munley Law is pleased to announce that attorney Marion Munley recently spoke at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Persuasion Skills for Trial Success webcast. She discussed jury trials in a pandemic, with a special focus on opening statements. Marion Munley is a champion of victims’ rights and the civil justice system. She is known for her compassionate approach to representing the catastrophically injured and her tireless devotion to her clients and their families. Triple Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial, Civil Practice, and Truck Law, Marion has earned an AV-Preeminent designation from Martindale-Hubbell, the industry’s highest ethical and client satisfaction rating. Marion is an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and currently serves on the AAJ Board of Governors and on its Executive Committee. She was the first woman to become Chair of the AAJ Trucking Litigation Group in 2018 and is a past chair of the AAJ Women Trial Lawyers Caucus. Marion is the second woman in Pennsylvania to become Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Among her other professional affiliations are the American Board of Trial Advocates, the International Society of Barristers, and the Summit Council. She has been named to the Best Lawyers in America list by Best Lawyers since 2012 and was selected as “Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury – Plaintiffs” for the Allentown Metro Area this past year. Marion has also been selected to the list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for the last 15 years and has been consistently recognized as one of the “top 50 Women Lawyers in Pennsylvania” in Super Lawyers Magazine. A graduate of Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1986), Marion received her undergraduate degree from Scranton University in 1983.
Marywood University Ranks Among Top 10 Graphic Design School Programs Marywood University was recently notified that its Graphic Design program ranks among the top 10 in Pennsylvania for 2021, by Animation Career Review. The Graphic Design program at Marywood incorporates the study of design and type, conceptual development, design history, research, studio technique, and strategies for problem-solving. The criteria used for the animation rankings consists of academic reputation, admissions selectivity, depth and breadth of the program faculty, value as it relates to tuition and indebtedness, graduation rate, geographic location, and employment data. During the school year, Animation Career Review reaches out to each of the schools under consideration to request information about their specific program, as well as their perspective regarding which other school programs they considered to be the most impressive, both nationally and regionally. Marywood University offers a bachelor of fine arts (BFA), master of fine arts (MFA), as well as a minor in graphic design. Additionally, the MFA is a low-residency program. Other program highlights include the opportunity to work on real design projects, small class sizes, 24-hour access to fully equipped computer labs that are complete with Adobe Creative Suite and other industry-standard software. Further, students in the graphic design program have the opportunity to add a minor in areas including advertising, business, communications, illustration, and photography. Students develop a professional visual portfolio and participate in the University’s Senior Exhibition each year. For additional information about Marywood University’s Top-Ranked Graphic Design Program, please visit marywood.edu/art, or call the Office of Admissions, at (570) 348-6234. For additional information about the Animation Career Review Top 10 Graphic Design School Programs in the state, please visit animationcareerreview.com/articles/top-10-graphic-design-school-programs-pennsylvania-2021-college-rankings.
RailRiders Break Camp Roster The New York Yankees have announced the Break Camp rosters for their four Minor League affiliates. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders initial roster of the 2021 season features 19 players with Major League experience and four of the organization’s top 30 prospects. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre opens the season on Tuesday, May 4, on the road against the Syracuse Mets. Opening Night marks the 1,000th game for Doug Davis as a manager and he has an impressive mix of talent at his discretion. 12 players on the Break Camp roster have previously suited up for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, while eight would make their Triple-A debut. The 19 players with Major League service time have appeared in over 3,500 games collectively on the big league level. Right-handed pitcher Deivi García is the #2 prospect in the New York Yankees system, per Baseball America. Garcia made his Major League debut in 2020 and has already had two stints on the Yankees roster this season. Albert Abreu (#17) Nick Nelson (#23) and Brooks Kriske (#28) join García as the other top prospects on the initial roster. Pitchers (17)- Albert Abreu, Kyle Barraclough, Braden Bristo, Nestor Cortes, Deivi García, Luis García, Nick Goody, Nick Green, Brian Keller, Brody Koerner, Brooks Kriske, Trevor Lane, Reggie McClain, Mike Montgomery, Nick Nelson, Addison Russ, Adam Warren Catchers (4)- Rob Brantly, Robinson Chirinos, Kellin Deglan, Max McDowell Infielders (6)- Armando Alvarez, Miguel Andújar, Derek Dietrich, Chris Gittens, Kyle Holder, Andrew Velazquez Outfielders (4)- Greg Allen, Trey Amburgey, Socrates Brito, Ryan LaMarre This Break Camp roster is subject to change prior to Opening Day. Single-game tickets for the month of May, as well as Full, Half and Partial Season Ticket Memberships, are on sale now. For more information on the 2021 season, please visit swbrailriders.com or contact the club by calling (570) 969-2255.
