Career Technology Center (CTC) of Lackawanna County Alumni Survey Dear CTCLC Alumni,As the Administrative Director of the Career Technology Center ofLackawanna County (CTCLC), I am reaching out to ask for your valuableinsight. We are conducting a brief survey to better understand howyour experience at our school influenced your path after high school.Your feedback will help us strengthen our programs, ensure they alignwith workforce and postsecondary demands, and continue to supportstudents in achieving their goals. Share Your Story Survey Thank you for taking a few moments to share your story — your voice can help shape the future for the next generation of students.
Outreach – Center for Community Resources Receives Grant Outreach – Center for Community Resources recently received a $10,000 grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation for the Ways to Work car loan program. Established in 2024, the Ways to Work program helps low-income individuals obtain a reliable, safe vehicle to maintain and advance their employment opportunities. Eligible participants must meet a series of requirements verified by Outreach staff. Participants can receive up to a $15,000 loan over five years. Outreach employs a Ways to Work program manager who maintains constant contact with the participant throughout the loan, providing support and connections to resources when necessary. Since starting the program, Outreach has provided vehicles to eight individuals. The program has helped individuals and families attain economic self-sufficiency and family stability, which is the Outreach mission. Outreach is thankful to the Scranton Area Community Foundation for its support. Photo (left to right): Kenneth Okrepkie, Scranton Area Community Foundation Board Member; Laura Ducceschi, President and CEO, Scranton Area Community Foundation; Jennifer Shoemaker, Outreach Workforce Development Manager, and Heather MacLennan, Ways to Work Case Manager, Outreach – Center for Community Resources.
Lackawanna College Now Accepting Applications for Conservation and Natural Resource Certificate: Fall 2025 Lackawanna College is accepting applications for their Conservation and Natural Resource (CNR) certificate program. The program is set to begin August 25, 2025, and ends December 12, 2025. During this 16-week accelerated program, students will complete five undergraduate level field biology courses. The curriculum focuses on the conservation and interpretation of our natural environment. The program includes instruction in subjects such as park management, environmental interpretation, wildlife management, freshwater ecosystems, dendrology and ornithology. Students will experience both classroom and hands-on field training throughout the program. The CNR certificate is appropriate for anyone seeking a career as a park, forest or resource ranger or related field. Courses are transferable into two or four-year degree programs. Upon graduation, students will receive a CNR certificate and transcripts of their undergraduate coursework. Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall 2025 semester and financial aid is available. For more information about the program, please contact Sharon Yanik-Craig at (570) 842-1506 or email yaniks@lackawanna.edu. Attached Photos. Conservation and Natural Resource students participating in field studies.
Marywood University Celebrates 107th Annual Commencement Ceremony Former NFL QB/Current NFL Analyst and Successful Entrepreneur Ron Jaworski Addresses Graduates More than 950 students, including August, December, May, and international graduates, were part of Marywood University’s 107th annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 1 p.m., Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, in Wilkes-Barre Twp. Marywood University’s two colleges, including the College of Health Sciences and the Reap College of Creative and Professional Studies, conferred degrees on undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students who hail from 23 states and 6 countries. Business, physician assistant studies, and social work were the top graduate level degree granting programs. Business, architecture, and nursing were the top undergraduate level degree granting programs. Former NFL QB/current NFL analyst and successful entrepreneur Ron Jaworski served as keynote speaker. Mr. Jaworski was honored with a citation of recognition during the ceremony. A listing of area graduates, including students in a ten-county region (Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties, as well as Berks, Columbia, and Schuylkill Counties), follows. A full list of graduates, as well as related commencement information, can be found at: marywood.edu/commencement. Regional graduates include: From the College of Health Sciences, as declared by Dean Shelby Yeager, M.Ed., LAT, ATC, CSCS: DOCTORAL DEGREESDoctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology: Marissa Galardi, Archbald, and Allison Markowski, Kunkletown. POST-MASTER’S DEGREESSchool Psychology Educational Specialist (Ed.S.): Lauren Davis, Reading; Patrick Dougherty, Scranton; Cathryn Wolff, Elmhurst Twp, and ToniAnne Zito, Stroudsburg. MASTER’S DEGREESMaster of Arts: Angel Brofsky, Peckville; Ariana Campbell, Scranton; Lindsay Carey, Taylor; Ashley Carter, Scranton; Evan Cobb, Factoryville; Kahlan Delamarter, Meshoppen; Maxine Fabrizio, Exeter; Luxaida Hernandez-Hierro, Hazleton; Caleb Hinds, Montrose; Jessica Hoban, Scranton; Kegan Laman, Dickson City; Haelle Litvak, Duryea; Vanessa McCarthy, Scranton; Colette McDonnell, Scranton; Abbey McGee, Barnesville; Meagan Molina, Scranton; Eric Nole, Clarks Summit; Rachel Pisarcik, West Wyoming; Julia Polt, Hawley; Elizabeth Pfohl, Scranton; Kristen Reitano, Saylorsburg; Julia Rudick, New Milford; Sierra Santarsiero, Moosic; Corinna Scoblick, Kingston; Samantha Sestito, Milford; Ashley Velasquez, Wyoming, and Chelsea Welch, Sugarloaf. Master of Health Services Administraton: Matthew Beck, Waymart. Master of Science: Kara Anders, Kingston; Michael Antoniacci, Moosic; Jessica Brand, Scranton; Maria Castaldi, Moosic; Kevin Connor, Scranton; Seth Croll, Milford; Matthew Diaz, East Stroudsburg; Patricia Dominick, Brodheadsvlle; Aubri Fisher, Archbald; Chelsi Flynn, Scranton; Casey Genett, Dunmore; Jacob Graziano, Old Forge; Madison Guelho, Stroudsburg; Alexandra Guse, Madison Twp; Mara Hamm, S Abingtn Twp; Conner Hauck, Scranton; Shalynn Honeywell, Harveys Lake; Wenwei Huang, Scranton; Kathleen Kennedy, Dunmore; Carrie Kraynak, Mountain Top; Taylor Loughlin, Shenandoah; Lily Mackarey, Archbald; Catherine Maholick, Gouldsboro; Matthew Manna, Scranton; Jordyn McDonough, Spring Brook Township; Nicole Melesky, Olyphant; Samantha Mushak, Scranton; Rebecca Navin, Kingston; Allison Nealon, Clarks Green; Sarah Niemi, Scranton; Deep Patel, Scranton; Siena Rainey, Clarks Summit; Jenna Reilly, Archbald; Molly Repecki, Olyphant; Jocelyn Ryan, Mountain Top; Meredith Santiago, Scranton; Sam Schorno, Lake Ariel; Taylor Seprosky, Archbald; Sarah Sherpinskas, Scranton; Samantha Shurtleff, Tunkhannock; Marylillian Stepanski, Hunlock Creek; Victoria Tanana, Throop; Evelyn Thomas, Scranton; Lillian Thompson, Moscow; Mimi Tilberry, Scranton; Kathryn Walsh, Springbrook Township; Isabella Watson, Honesdale; Leigha Welsh, Honesdale, and Rebecca Zayle, Scranton. Master of Social Work: Alyssa Bowers, Simpson; Roxana Castillo, E Stroudsburg; Kevin Conroy, Canadensis; Amanda Hess, Effort; Tara Innocent, Tamiment; Nathan Litsch, Tamaqua; Jessica Lohmann, West Wyoming; Samantha Miller, Stroudsburg; Brian Peeters, Nazareth; Christa Richards, Dupont; Angela Schiavo, Taylor; Chelsea Townes, Kingston, and Stephanie Tyson, Carbondale. BACHELOR’S DEGREESBachelor of Science: Ali Abdallah, Greeley; Joanna Aguirre, Wilkes Barre; Katelyn Ainey, Jessup; Reese Allen, New Milford; Alexandra Antonecchia, Milford; Cassidy Asinski, Waymart; Ava Aulisio, Old Forge; Taylor Bartle, Nanticoke; Madison Bialy, Dickson City; Rachel Black, Mountain Top; Seth Blakiewicz, S Abingtn Twp; Katelyn Boyd, Scranton; Naomi Bradbury, Coal Township; Bridgette Brown, Moosic; Joseph Bruno, Scranton; Noah Budnovitch, Roaring Brook Twp; Rebecca Castimore, Lords Valley; Izabella Chmil, Scott Twp; Jonah Cogliette, Dunmore; Ryan Coleman, Archbald; Laci Connor, Archbald; Meadow Curyk, Scranton; Mia Demarco, Pittston; Talia Donati, Wyoming; Todd Dotter, Thornhurst; Miriam Esther Sanchez Nava, Scranton; Tanner Fenstermacher, Luzerne; Luanne Forlano, Jessup; Derrek Foytack, Madison Twp; Breanna Frazier, Scott Twp; Dhruvi Fuletra, Plains; Gianna Giumento, Throop; Ryan Glatzel, New Milford; Morgan Gromelski, Duryea; Amanda Gross, Moscow; James Guariglia, Pittston; Mason Guelho, Stroudsburg; Natasya Handijaya, Scranton; Kortney Harry, Noxen; Lauren Hegedus, Scranton; Aliyah Heintzelman, Nescopeck; Abbey Jackson, Olyphant; Justice Johnson, Laceyville; Sarah Kagan, Hanover Twp; Will Kalinich, Scranton; Daelyn Karboski, Olyphant; Daniel Kimes, Moosic; Carissa Kopenis, Hanover Twp; Morgan Koutch, Ashland; Ian Kovatch, Archbald; Kayla Kristopaitis, New Boston; Brandon Kujawski, Jefferson Twp; Lauren Larouche, Bloomsburg; Anthony Leggin, Scranton; Mark Lokuta, Mountain Top; Kathleen Magda, Wilkes Barre; Kayla Malone, Douglassville; Sara McCormack, Scranton; Willow McDonald, S Abingtn Twp; Mason Mendygral, Kingston; Christian Michak, Kingston; Alayna Miller, Shavertown; Emily Mondak, Peckville; Lylah Mosley, Scranton; Madison Mower, Roaring Brook Twp; Sierra Mulgrew, Scranton; Era Nasufi, Carbondale; Abbie O’Brien, Scranton; Rebecca Ottensman, Nanticoke; Alexis Overholtz, Dunmore; Michelle Pan, Stroudsburg; Mackenzie Panetta, Milford; Jordan Pattavina-Arroyo, Dunmore; Lynda Perez, Long Pond; Maria Quinones, Scranton; Jack Rafferty, Scranton; Brandon Reed, Taylor; Emily Rinaldi, Duryea; Jalieza Rivera-Cordova, Scranton; Kaci Ryan, Bloomsburg; Bennett Sisto, Hawley; Riley Skelton, Honesdale; Gianna Snell, Jermyn; Megan St. Ledger, Jessup; Merison Stecik, Taylor; Emily Umlah, Hanover Twp; Stephanie Ventura-Ramirez, Wilkes Barre; Anthony Viscomi, Scranton; Khya Webb, Scranton; Bailey White, S Abingtn Twp; Samantha Wilson, Dickson City; Madeline Wittig, Frackville; Jericho Wurtz, Hawley; Lauren Youngken, E Stroudsburg; Katelyn Yurkavage, Old Forge; Leah Zambetti, Yatesville, and Michael Zuzzio, Archbald. Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Megan Bidwell, Honesdale; Kyia Brouse, Scranton; Branielle Butwin, Harding; Karoline Defreitas, Wilkes Barre; Madison Fox, Clarks Summit; Zoey Hall, Lakeville; Amanda Hook, Effort; McKenna Huyser, Scranton; Marissa Keiper, Duryea; Samantha Kurian, Bloomsburg; Aleynel Martinez, Scranton; Gianna Marturano, S Abingtn Twp; Hailey Matechak, Carbondale; Abigail McCarty, Meshoppen; Alivia McDonald, Montoursville; Michelle Norton, Dunmore; Celeste Orchard, Lake Ariel; Allison Pavlowski, Dickson City; Dominic Pichany, Archbald; Yva-Marie Ramos-Febus, Scranton; Kasondra Robinson, Tobyhanna; America Rojas, Scranton; Tatiana Roldan, Milford; Dana Scandura, Roaring Brook Township; Prem Sharma, Dunmore; Allison Sidiropoulos, Moscow; and Affya Ufray, Long Pond. Bachelor of Social Work: Destiny Evans, Meshoppen; Makayla Gregory, Waymart; Kaylyn Lewis, Hallstead; Lizbeth Moctezuma, Scranton; Sarah Pavlovicz, Scranton; Nicole Piccoletti, Pittston Twp; Marzinete Pilch, Archbald, and Alyssa Tkacz, South Abington Township. From the Reap College of Creative and Professional Studies, as declared by Dean James Eckler, M.ARCH, MSAS, include: DOCTORAL DEGREES:Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies: Zachary Brunner, Jefferson Twp; Emily Coleman, Dunmore; Francis Dombrowski III, Kingston; Kimberly Mecca, West Chester; Larissa Schwass, Scranton, and Kristoffer Weary, Throop. MASTER’S DEGREES:Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership: Donald McGowan, Scranton; Jessica Spangenberg, Greenfield Township, and Holly Yorkonis, Avoca. Executive Master of Public Administration: Sarah Thomas, Scranton. Master of Arts (MA): Dylan Campbell, Scranton; Sister M. Francine Fasolka, IHM, Scranton; Rachel Kim, Scranton; Anne Rodella, Wilkes Barre; Brady Savani, Clarks Green, and Wesley Talarico, Harveys Lake. Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT): Gabrielle Bartolini, Kingsley; Stefan Biggs, Hughestown; Angelina Carter, Old Forge; Calah Dougherty, Scranton; Sarah Evancho, Freeland; Raymond Havey, Clarks Summit; Johanny Martinez, Dunmore; Jasmine Roncevich, Taylor; Katherine Sorensen, Roaring Bk Tp, and Sheila Vannort, Jermyn. Master of Business Administration (MBA): Hashem Yousry Mofid Aboelnazar, Scranton; Alex Amorine, Lake Ariel; Michael Aronica, Scranton; Danielle Banfield, Pocono Lake; Sreyneat Chan, Scranton; Fares Elnahhas, Scranton; Yousif Eltohfa, Scranton; Amrita Mukesh Goklani, Scranton; Bassel Hamed, Scranton; Farah Ibrahim, Scranton; Zhiye Jin, Dunmore; Shana Keeler, Old Forge; Elsa Kovatch, Archbald; Matthew Lastauskas, Waverly Twp; Malavkumar Majmundar, Scranton; Abdelhalim Mehrem, Scranton; Colin Meissler, Jenkintown; Margaret Moyle, Dunmore; Priya Patel, Scranton; Corey Perkins, Clarks Summit; Tyler Prudente, Scott Twp; Zion Resto, Scranton; Haneet Saini, Scranton; James Urso, Olyphant; Jason Van Wert, Jefferson Twp; Robert VanBrunt, Covington Twp, and Abdalrhman Yousuf, Scranton. Master of Fine Arts (MFA): Lisa Peet, Honesdale, and Zachary Yahn, South Abington Township. Master of Public Administration (MPA): Matthew Debragga, Hunlock Creek; Megan Galko, Roaring Brook Twp, and Jordan Houston, Dickson City. Master of Science (MS): Anika Althouse, Kingsley; Courtney Barhite, Clifford Twp; Amanda Bauer, Forest City; Dhruvi Umeshbhai Borikar, East Stroudsburg; Colin Dempsey, Factoryville; Brittany Haynos, Dickson City; Summer Klikus, Mayfield; Sarah Martin, Clarks Summit; Caitlin Mattioli, Avoca; Christina Menn, Dallas; Trishant Mishra, Scrantn; Hardik Jagdishbhai Padhiyar, Scranton; Nupur Patel, Scranton; Harsh Patel, Scranton; Dhruvbhai Patel, Scranton; Saujankumar Patel, Scranton; Vini Patel, Dunmore; Danielle Ross, S Abingtn Twp; Ashleigh Smith, Honesdale; Gopi Virendrakumar Soni, Scranton; Scott Summers, Dunmore; Kathleen Upright, Montrose; Lauren Walsh, Jessup; and Adam Zaykowski, Old Forge. BACHELOR’S DEGREES:Bachelor of Architecture: Andrew Babinski, Scranton; Jacob Dolinish, Scranton; Alison Fortuner, Carbondale; Michael Kobierecki, Dickson City; Tyler Kraft, Bradford; Matthew Kubasti, Hunlock Creek; Cydney Lahr, Herndon; Connor Laity, Lake Ariel; James Marsh, Duryea; Nolla Morawiec, E Stroudsburg; Alvaro Moreno, Reading; Alexandra Murphy, Orwigsburg; Joshua Neary, E Stroudsburg; Karen Pan, Stroudsburg; Logan Pfaff, Scranton; Joseph Sanfilippo, Wyoming; Autumn Savitski, Shavertown; Maxwell Slusser, Berwick, and Victoria Weber, S Sterling. Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture: Molly Schaefer, Scranton. Bachelor of Interior Architecture: Lenae Burkhard, Orwigsburg; Danielle Kintzer, Mohnton; Karyn Klocko, Honesdale; Jenna Loomis, Peckville, and Abigail Sankus, Wilkes Barre. Bachelor of Arts: Madeline Adams, Brackney; Elizabeth Adams, Brackney; Olivia Arcuri, S Abington Twp; Bria Beggin, Jessup; Lucca Cerminaro, Fell Township; Liam Clune, Lake Ariel; Kyle Driscoll, Roaring Bk Tp; Nhung Duong, Scranton; Dilenny Feliz, Peckville; Dominique Gomez, Scranton; Zachary Houston, Exeter; Allison Huegel, Scranton; Colby Hughes, Scranton; Corey Iyoob, Jessup; Lindsey Jason, Olyphant; Olivia Kaschak, Archbald; Olivia Kaschak, Archbald; Aiden Kelly, Fell Township; Brianna Kohut, Jessup; Sara Labar, Scranton; Aubrey Mangan, Scranton; Marissa Manza, E Stroudsburg; Jacob McLane, Scranton; Nathan McLane, Scranton; Martin Monahan, Dunmore; Susanna Morel Almonte, Scranton; Thomas O’Keefe, Milford; Francesco Pazzaglia, Archbald; Angel Popko, Dickson City; Rylie Ravinskas, Archbald; Emily Rowe, Forty Fort; Kevin Slywka, Moscow; Grace Spisso, Taylor; Jonelle Symonies, Carbondale; Kevin Talley, Lake Ariel; Julia Walsh, Scranton; Colby White, Jermyn; Madison Winn, Waymart; Zachary Witte, Lakeville; Taylor Zackarias, Tunkhannock; Rachel Zarubski, Dunmore; and Noah Zeigler, Lake Ariel. Bachelor of Business Administration: Jihad Abdallah, Greeley; Jacob Allabaugh, Bear Crk Twp; Adam Anderson, Berwick; Mia Angelicola, Waverly Twp; Jake Barrett, Peckville; Brandon Carlson, Lakeville; Daniel Carra, Roaring Brook Twp; Chase Combs, Jessup; McKenzie Connor, Childs; London Durkin, Peckville; Brandon Fleschut, Dallas; Frank Golden, Dunmore; Daniel Gomez, Scranton; Nolan Harrington, Scranton; Cole Johnson, Williamsport; Alexander Jordan, Drums; Brett Kugler, Wilkes Barre; Thomas Lee, Scranton; Kathleen Lynott, Scranton; Sarah Martin, Archbald; Michael McCann, Roaring Brook; Giavana Mercatili, Archbald; Kevin Meredith, Luzerne; Marina Miesko, Sprng Brk Twp; Riley Mulherin, S Abingtn Twp; Samantha Munson, Old Forge; David Nichols, Scott Twp; Jake Pajalich, Avoca; Casey Penzone, Jermyn; Ava Perrins, Throop; Matthew Pfohl, Scranton; Joshua Ramos, Mahanoy City; John Russo, Milford; Haylee Sileo, Dunmore; Andrew Straka, Peckville; Milana Straub, Shickshinny; Trevor Thomas, S Abingtn Twp; Levi Vick, Wapwallopen; Nick Vilogi-Slayton, Jessup; Colin Virkitis, Richmondale, and Christian Winkler, Jermyn. Bachelor of Fine Arts: Brandon Bartley, Mountain Top; Mary Boyle, Clarks Summit; Hannah Coates, Scranton; Daniele Cragle, Old Forge; Molly Driscoll, Roaring Bk Tp; Emily Duris, Monroe Twp; Julie Eggleston, S Abingtn Twp; Nelly Martinez, Scranton; Jillian Mooney, Dunmore; Khayman Sember, Jefferson Twp; Nicola Veniamin, Waverly Township, and Molly Yatchyshyn, Bernville. Bachelor of Music: Rhonda Fenkner, Moscow; Emma Holbrook, Clarks Summit; Gabriel Jenceleski, Nanticoke; Kirsten Melton, Scranton; Madison Ostir, Tunkhannock; Madelynn Ross, Wyoming; Elizabeth Vito, Dupont; Brendan Weber, Shillington, and Sean Wolfe, Nanticoke. Bachelor of Science: Mariah Addis, Peckville; Daniel Becker, Honesdale; Abigail Bonczek, Clarks Summit; Caitlyn Burdick, Waymart; Brennan Burnside, Scranton; Ashley Capone, Scranton; Maria Cicerini, Jefferson Twp; Olivia Ciullo, Dunmore; Jolie Fraggetta, Milford; Zachary Grosvenor, Kingsley; Jonathan Jenkins, Susquehanna; Megan Kielar, Carbondale; Taylor Kizer, Scranton; Melanie Lamberti, Roaring Brook Twp; Grace Lehman, White Haven; Emma McNally, Olyphant; Jennifer Mercereau, Greentown; Jolene Morais, Clarks Summit; Ariana Pillier, Tobyhanna; Elyse Rehder, South Abington Township; Elizabeth Rembecki, S Abingtn Twp; Jada Siino, Newfoundland; Cassandra Slusser, Bloomsburg; Gabrielle Snee, Olyphant; Alexandra Taffera, Moscow; Jillian Vito, Dupont, and Lauren Yencho, Dickson City. PHOTO 1: Former NFL quarterback/NFL analyst and entrepreneur/philanthropist Ron Jaworski holds up a cell phone to remind graduates to rely on each other and not their mobile devices. Jaworski served as the keynote speaker at Marywood’s commencement ceremony, encouraging graduates to be leaders who care, build relationships, and who are present with one another in the moment. Prior to his address, he received a citation of recognition from Marywood University. PHOTO 2: Ron Jaworski happily receives a citation of recognition from Marywood University President Lisa A. Lori. Photos taken by Mike Straub
Shapiro Administration Reminds Motorcyclists of Free Safety Training Through PA Motorcycle Safety Program High school training program prepares young riders and promotes lifelong safety habits May is Motorcycle Awareness Month As part of Governor Josh Shapiro’s commitment to saving lives and keeping Pennsylvania’s roads safe, the Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation, Education, and Insurance, the Pennsylvania State Police and safety advocates joined forces today at Northeastern High School in Manchester to highlight efforts to improve motorcycle safety and promote rider training for all ages. Free motorcycle safety training has been available through PennDOT’s Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP) for 40 years. This year’s celebration also recognizes the successful implementation of a PAMSP training program at Northeastern High School. “The lessons learned through PAMSP courses provide riders with important training to mitigate crashes and reinforce the message for all motorists and riders to share the road safely,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Drivers and riders alike can should remember to stay aware while driving or riding, obeying speed limits and being responsible while operating any vehicle.” In a bold move to enhance student safety on the roadways, Northeastern High School, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and PAMSP, now offers the Basic Rider Course to students in spring and fall classes. They can earn credits toward graduation while learning how to operate a motorcycle safely and responsibly. To date, 21 students have successfully completed the Basic Rider Course at Northeastern, with more students interested in next year’s courses. “We are proud of our budding motorcycle program for the students at Northeastern High School and hope to continue the effort to better prepare them for a safer future operating a motorcycle,” said Dr. Jason M. Bottiglieri, Northeastern School District Superintendent. “We are confident that teaching our students good riding habits early on will help save lives.” “We applaud the efforts of our individual schools and our school districts in providing meaningful and life-changing educational opportunities to our young citizens,” said PA Department of Education Deputy Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education Amy Lena. “Anytime we can promote safety and teach a valuable life skill to our students, it’s a win-win.” There were 3,292 crashes involving motorcycles on Pennsylvania roadways in 2024, resulting in 219 fatalities. Crashes fell from the 2023 number of 3,424, while fatalities also fell from 238 in 2023. “Enjoy Pennsylvania’s roadways on your motorcycle, and share the roadways responsibly and safely,” said Major Robert Krol, Director of the Bureau of Patrol for the Pennsylvania State Police. “Never ride while impaired or distracted. Ride defensively and don’t hesitate to seek basic or advanced training to keep your skills sharp.” Through PAMSP, Pennsylvania residents with a motorcycle permit or license can earn a motorcycle license or refresh their skills through a variety of training courses , regardless of experience. The courses include: the Basic Rider Course (BRC); the Intermediate Rider Course (IRC); the Advanced Rider Course (ARC); and the 3-Wheeled Motorcycle Basic Rider Course (3WBRC). Successful completion of a basic or intermediate course waives the requirement to take a skills test at a PennDOT Driver License Center and automatically earns the permit holder their motorcycle license. Motorcycle permit holders who complete a 3-wheel basic course will earn a motorcycle license with restriction prohibiting the operation a of 2-wheel motorcycle. Classes can be scheduled at multiple training sites throughout Pennsylvania. Class schedules are coordinated by each third-party training provider for their individual locations. Additional information can be found at www.penndot.pa.gov/PAMSP. PennDOT anticipates additional training sites will become available during the riding season, and customers are encouraged to check PennDOT’s website for updated class offerings. Schools or school districts interested in starting a motorcycle training program should contact PAMSP from more information. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) reminds riders that they must have insurance to drive a motorcycle in the commonwealth. Pennsylvania’s motorcycle insurance market is competitive, and many insurers offer discounts for motorcyclists who complete safety courses, have memberships in certain associations, or have safe driving records. Insurers also offer discounts for “bundling,” also known as buying multiple policies. Pennsylvanians are encouraged to discuss available discount options with their insurer. “The Commonwealth is a wonderful place in which to ride. Motorcyclists don’t just have a passion for their bikes – it’s a way of life,” said Shannen Logue, PID Deputy Commissioner for Product Regulation. “We want motorcyclists to take the available safety courses and follow safety guidelines, so that they can continue to enjoy the beautiful roadways in Pennsylvania while staying safe. And, riding safely may also help reduce your insurance cost.” Pennsylvanians with insurance questions, or who wish to file a complaint, can contact PID’s Consumer Services Bureau online or by calling 1-877-881-6388. Some safety tips motorists can keep in mind when sharing the road with motorcycles include: Watch for Motorcycles: motorcycles are small and may be difficult to see. Check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes and at intersections. Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic. Respect a motorcycle as a full-size vehicle with the same rights and privileges as any vehicle on the roadway. Allow a motorcyclist a full lane width as the motorcyclist needs the room to maneuver safely in all types of road conditions. Never drive impaired. Motorcyclists can do their part to help avoid crashes by following some simple safety tips: Be seen by wearing reflective clothing and put reflective tape on your protective clothing and motorcycle. Also wear face or eye protection and a DOT-approved helmet. Use common sense by riding sober, obeying all speed limits, and allowing enough time to react to potentially dangerous situations. Know your motorcycle and conduct a pre-ride check. Practice safe riding techniques and know how to handle your motorcycle in adverse road and weather conditions. If you’re flying domestically, you will need a REAL ID-compliant product or other federally-accepted form of identification. Visit www.dmv.pa.gov/REALID for information on how you can get a REAL-ID compliant driver’s license or identification card today.
Bloomsburg Area High School, Lackawanna College Sign Pre-College Agreement for Students Bloomsburg Area High School has approved a pre-college agreement with Lackawanna College, enabling Bloomsburg students to earn college credits while still in high school. This agreement, signed in April 2025, is planned to be offered to Bloomsburg Area High School students starting summer 2025 and continuing through the 2025-2026 academic year. “We love to offer our students opportunities to take classes at the college level, and Lackawanna College is very flexible with our teachers teaching the courses,” said Amy Melchiorre, Director of Curriculum and Instruction & Grant Writing, Bloomsburg Area School District. Along with the general education courses from the college, a goal of this agreement is to offer Lackawanna College’s Cybersecurity program, allowing Bloomsburg students to take cybersecurity classes online. “Cybersecurity is a growing force and many of our students have expressed interest. We want to give them the opportunity to explore this field while they are still in high school,” said Andrea Landis, Ed.D., Bloomsburg Area High School Principal. The Lackawanna College Cybersecurity program is an online two-year degree covering various computer science topics within the fields of information technology, operational technology, and cybersecurity, allowing students to learn how to prevent major cybercrime threats. “I am excited to be working with the staff, students and families of Bloomsburg Area High School. This agreement will provide opportunities for the students at Bloomsburg to get a head start on their college career and at the same time allow them to do some career exploration. In the long run, this will help the students save time and money towards their college education,” said Philip Campbell, Director of College Partnerships at Lackawanna College. Our program provides flexible learning options tailored to meet students’ needs: In-Person: Attend daytime or evening classes at any Lackawanna College location, offering a traditional classroom experience. Online: Utilize the convenience of our Learning Management System (Canvas) to complete courses online, allowing students to learn at their own pace. Concurrent Enrollment: Take college-level courses directly at your high school. We collaborate closely with schools to align our curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) and other qualifying courses, with their offerings. Through these options, Lackawanna College focuses on academic enrichment and college readiness, empowering students to take confident steps toward their educational goals. For more information or to discuss partnership opportunities, please contact our Director of College Partnerships, Philip Campbell, at campbellp@lackawanna.edu.
Businesses Reminder of Deadline for Submitting 2025 First Quarter Payroll Preparation Tax Return Entities conducting business within the City of Scranton are reminded that the due date to submit their first quarter tax return for the 2025 Payroll Preparation Tax is May 31, 2025. A person shall be deemed to be conducting business within the City if they engage, hire, employ, or contract with one or more individuals as employees, partners, or is self-employed and, in addition, does at least one of the following: Maintains a fixed place of business within the City; Owns or leases real property within the City for profit; Maintains a stock of tangible, personal property in the City for sale in the ordinary course of business; Conducts continuous solicitation within the City related to such business; or Utilizes the streets of the City in connection with the operation of such business (other than for the mere transportation from a site outside the City, through the City, to a destination outside the City.) Institutions who are exempt from the Payroll Preparation Tax as a result of their status as a nonprofit are required to file quarterly returns claiming their exemption. Returns submitted after May 31, 2025, will be subject to penalty and interest on the balances due. The Payroll Preparation Tax is a tax levied separately by both the Scranton School District and the City of Scranton. The 2025 Payroll Preparation Tax rate for the Scranton School District is 0.7553 percent and the 2025 Payroll Preparation Tax rate for the City of Scranton is 0.2787 percent. The combined 2025 Payroll Preparation Tax rate is 1.034 percent. The City of Scranton and the Scranton School District have both appointed Berkheimer Tax Innovations, Inc. to administer the Payroll Preparation Tax on their behalf. Tax forms are available on Berkheimer’s website at hab-inc.com/pptforms. Additional information, including Frequently Asked Questions, can be found at scrantonpa.gov/payroll-prep-tax-information, https://www.scrsd.org/departments/business-office and www.hab-inc.com/ppt-faq. Please direct all questions regarding the Payroll Preparation Tax to Berkheimer by emailing ebpt@goberk.com or by calling (610) 599-3140.
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Misericordia University Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List Students at Misericordia University qualify for the dean’s list with a 3.55 grade point average or higher. The following students were named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2025 semester: A Megan Aaron, Lehighton, PA; Cole Abbruzzese, Staten Island, NY; Siwar Abdo, Dallas, PA; Madison Adams, Horseheads, NY; Elizabeth Adebola, Perth Amboy, NJ; Maureen Aiple, Frederick, MD; Matthew Albrecht, Wyoming, PA; Dalton Alexander, Montoursville, PA; Casey Allen, Forest, VA; Emma Allen, Milford, PA; Danilsy Amador Tejeda, Scranton, PA; Chloe Amadori, Landing, NJ; Melanie Amato, Montrose, PA; Owen Amato, Shamokin, PA; Lauren Amend, Mountain Top, PA; Kristen Anderson, Long Pond, PA; Robert Anderson, Mcadoo, PA; Cameron Annis, Coal Township, PA; Brian Antigua, Duryea, PA; Abigail Armitage, Avoca, PA; Megan Armitage, Avoca, PA; Matthew Ash, Sweet Valley, PA; Aleia Atherton, Wilkes Barre, PA; Bradley Augenstein, Duryea, PA; Bianka Avila, Plains, PA; Timothy Avrine, Potomac, MD; B Abigail Backes, Scranton, PA; Lexi Baggett, Shavertown, PA; Michael Baker, Hillsborough, NJ; Tyler Baker, Cogan Station, PA; Makayla Banks, Nanticoke, PA; Erynn Barancho, Plains, PA; Mason Baranski, Wyoming, PA; Samantha Bardonner, Fogelsville, PA; Sabrina Barlow, Dallas, PA; Bella Bartashus, New Phila, PA; Jacob Becker, Honesdale, PA; Kayla Beebe, Wyalusing, PA; Hayden Best, Elizabethtown, PA; Connor Bevan, Bethlehem, PA; Krista Biago, Plains, PA; Skylar Bianchi, Eynon, PA; Rebecca Biddinger, Sugar Notch, PA; Peter Bielfeld, Hawley, PA; Olivia Bilbow, Mountain Top, PA; Richard Billings, Fayetteville, NC; Makenna Bish, Millville, PA; Owen Blake, Shavertown, PA; Emma Blakiewicz, South Abington Twp, PA; Emma Blaszczak, Plymouth Mtng, PA; Madison Blauch, Palmyra, PA; Dayonna Bobbett, Wilkes Barre, PA; Ryan Bonin, West Wyoming, PA; Ronald Borden, Wrightstown, NJ; Kylee Bork, Wilkes Barre, PA; Alexis Bowman, Tamaqua, PA; William Brady, Mountain Top, PA; Madison Brdaric, Shavertown, PA; Aaliyah Brennan, Harveys Lake, PA; Sophia Brigidi, North Wales, PA; Allyson Brodie, Hanover Twp, PA; Rianna Brooks, York, PA; Ava Brower, Reading, PA; Brayden Brown, Montoursville, PA; Michael Brown, West Wyoming, PA; Patrick Brown, Lincroft, NJ; Isabella Buchman, Macungie, PA; Rylie Bucknavage, Harveys Lake, PA; Arianna Bugno, Pittston, PA; Macie Buhay, Catawissa, PA; Derek Burcik, Pottsville, PA; Joshua Burger, Montoursville, PA; Cory Burgess, Easton, PA; Chloe Burke, Muncy Valley, PA; Elizabeth Burney, Pittston, PA; Andrew Burns, Freeland, PA; Ella Burns, Dallas, PA; Jonathan Burns, Susquehanna, PA; Peyton Burns, Dallas, PA; Kaitlyn Burton, Medford Lakes, NJ; C Lauren Callahan, Harveys Lake, PA; Kelly Cama, Shohola, PA; Jaxson Campese, Howell, NJ; Madison Candela, Beach Lale, PA; Christina Capone, New Milford, NJ; Melanie Carbo, Farmingdale, NY; Ava Carey, Courtdale, PA; Emma Carey, Shickshinny, PA; Brady Carmody, Honesdale, PA; Jordan Carmosino, Ringwood, NJ; Karla Carrasco Lezama, Bartonsville, PA; Samantha Casey, Springfield, NJ; Isabella Cassano, Shavertown, PA; Jonathan Castlegrant, Parlin, NJ; Litzy Castro, Wilkes Barre, PA; Colin Cavanaugh, West Long Branch, NJ; Damian Cavuto, Wyoming, PA; Jerome Cebula, Elkton, MD; Noah Ceklosky, Wapwallopen, PA; Arianna Champi, Dupont, PA; Arvel Chandler, Scranton, PA; Alexi Chervenitski, Shavertown, PA; Jordan Chmielewski, Scranton, PA; Rebecca Chmiola, Scott Twp, PA; Devin Chollette, Scranton, PA; Adam Chonko, Stillwater, PA; Blaine Christ, Laurys Sta, PA; Abigail Christman, Lehighton, PA; Paige Christopher, Factoryville, PA; Marina Ciavarella, Hanover Twp, PA; Ella Cipriani, Staten Island, NY; Zachary Clarke, Perryville, MD; Benjamin Clendening, Langhorne, PA; Matthew Coates, Cranford, NJ; Kira Cohan, Brick, NJ; Megan Collins, Sayre, PA; Joshua Colon, Vineland, NJ; Abigail Conti, Green Lane, PA; Carlie Coombs, Bloomsburg, PA; Owen Cordner, Harrisburg, PA; Nadia Costagliola, Pittston, PA; Connor Cranage, Great Bend, PA; Izabella Crawford, Benton, PA; Trent Creasy, Auburn, PA; Erin Cridge, Salem, OR; Quinn Crispell, Swoyersville, PA; Claire Cunningham, Wilkes Barre, PA; Julius Currie, Nesquehoning, PA; D Daniel D’Amato, Deer Park, NY; Aiden D’Ambrosio, Manorville, NY; Charlene Daisey, Wapwallopen, PA; Eden Daku-Treas, Northumberlnd, PA; Hayden Dallam, Dover, PA; Madelyn Dalley, Kingston, PA; Isabella Dalmas, Nanticoke, PA; Taylor Dalmas, Sugar Notch, PA; Owen Daminger, Milton, DE; Braden Darling, Norwalk, CT; Ainsley Daubert, Noxen, PA; Emily Davis, Hughesville, PA; Isabella Davis, Levittown, PA; Abigail Davitt, Duryea, PA; Ryan DeBellis, Nazareth, PA; Taylor Deiter, Sunbury, PA; Sienna Delfino, Dunmore, PA; Aracelia Denhalter, Dingmans Fry, PA; Talon Denniston, Saylorsburg, PA; Ainsley Derck, Dalmatia, PA; Samantha DeSantis, Morton, PA; Joseph DiIorio, Hillsborough, NJ; Kayleigh Dimas, Seymour, CT; Gabriella Dobek, New Egypt, NJ; Bridget Doherty, Coventry, CT; Joseph Dolci, Toms River, NJ; Kara Domzalski, Shavertown, PA; Thomas Donaghy, Havertown, PA; Juliana Donato, Marlton, NJ; Margaret Donish, Freeland, PA; Thomas Doran, Dallas, PA; Lauren Dowd, Middlesex, NJ; Olivia Dowling, Shavertown, PA; Cara Doyle, Woolwich Twp, NJ; Madeline Doyle, Port Carbon, PA; Kentrina Drake, Beach Lake, PA; Maggie Duda, Mineola, NY; Janelle Dudek, Pittston TWP, PA; Kaila Dunn, Milford, PA; David Durko, Ashley, PA; Jack Durphy, Hatboro, PA; Hanna Dutzer, Hazle Townnship, PA; E Jennifer Eddy, Shickshinny, PA; Anthony Edwardi, Sea Isle City, NJ; James Eng, Wasaga Beach, ON; Alyssa Evans, Nanticoke, PA; F Amy Fago, Hawley, PA; Ella Farrer, Mansfield, PA; Jackson Fehnel, Bath, PA; Rafael Fernandez, Wernersville, PA; Antonio Ferraro, Everett, PA; Anthony Feudale, Coal Township, PA; Rebecca Fick, Dallas, PA; Brenna Field, Burlington, NJ; Molly Fielding, Dallas, PA; Adrianna Filler, Sugarloaf, PA; Ethan Finch, Rome, PA; Olivia Finlay, Staten Island, NY; Wyatt Fischer, St Petersburg, FL; Taylar Fisher, Athens, PA; Teagan Fissel, Susquehanna, PA; Addysen Fitzgerald, Carlisle, PA; Aiden Fitzgerald, Sinking Spg, PA; Michael Flax, Mullica Hill, NJ; Harrison Follett, Centennial, CO; Tamsin Formon, Raleigh, NC; William Forrester, Calgary, AB; Avery Fortuner, Clifford Twp, PA; Amber Frailey, Bartonsville, PA; Lindsey Franchella, Shickshinny, PA; Paige Frank, Shavertown, PA; Nathaniel Fronheiser, Mertztown, PA; Annabelle Fry, Lansdowne, PA; Casey Funesti, Montvale, NJ; G Victoria Galicki, Dingmans Fry, PA; Caelan Gallagher, Dallas, PA; Jerzey Gallagher, Ashely, PA; John Gallagher, West Chester, PA; Carmen Garcia, Wilkes Barre, PA; Lilo Garrett, Egg Harbor Township, NJ; Abigail Garrity, Pottsville, PA; Isabella Gartner, Monroe Township, NJ; Cassandra Genduso, Kings Park, NY; Emma Genners, Elysburg, PA; Makenzie Gentzyel, Coudersport, PA; Andrew George, Clay, NY; Kiele George Peterman, Westminster, MD; Jason Giambrone, Staten Island, NY; Kentaro Giannetti, Alexandria, VA; Melissa Giomboni, Plains, PA; Anthony Giovinazzo, Edwardsville, PA; Brooklyn Giovinazzo, Edwardsville, PA; Cayley Goble, Dalton, PA; Joseph Gonsauls, New Albany, PA; Alexandra Gordon, Brooklyn, NY; Grace Graf, New Milford, PA; Mary Grasso, Goshen, NY; Isabella Gravanda, Wilbraham, MA; Lucy Greco, Lansford, PA; Sarah Greco, Hazleton, PA; Jacob Greenfield, Harding, PA; Tessily Gregory, Dallas, PA; Zachary Griffin, Wake Forest, NC; Bryant Groff, Millmont, PA; Brooke Gronau, Pt Pleasant, NJ; Robert Gronwald, Lebanon, NJ; Jocelyn Grosch, Sinking Spg, PA; Gabriella Guglielmo, Freehold, NJ; Edward Gustin, Downingtown, PA; Megan Guziewicz, Scranton, PA; H Jaden Haig, Yardley, PA; Hailey Halagarda, Avoca, PA; Reagan Halbach, Shavertown, PA; Magdalyn Hallman, West Wyoming, PA; Jayden Halstead, Wilkes Barre, PA; Adithya Hanakere Virupaksha, Bangalore, ; Brian Hannah, Tunkhannock, PA; Sarah Hardy, Merrimack, NH; Cherish Harkless, Randallstown, MD; Adison Harner, Boyertown, PA; Reagan Harner, Boyertown, PA; Haley Harper, North Wales, PA; Jeana Harrison, Bel Air, MD; Hannah Hashimoto, Mahwah, NJ; Ryan Hauer, Elysburg, PA; Andrew Hayes, Hershey, PA; Callie Hayman, Jim Thorpe, PA; Emma Hayman, Benton, PA; Deven Hazlak, White Haven, PA; McKenzie Heck, Blandon, PA; Riley Heller, Wapwallopen, PA; Gavin Henderson, Scranton, PA; Bryan Henry, Drexel Hill, PA; Katie Herring, Tremont, PA; Elliotte Hershey, Lancaster, PA; Caisey Heyman, Belle Harbor, NY; Linda Hidalgo, Phillipsburg, NJ; Aiden Hidlay, Bloomsburg, PA; Dylan Hillegass, Warrington, PA; Nicholas Hinkley, Jessup, PA; Paige Hittinger, Bethlehem, PA; Alana Hoats, West Wyoming, PA; Celeste Hoffman, Palmerton, PA; Kelly Hogerty, Green Brook, NJ; Eric Honold, Wantage, NJ; Nathan Horn, Cogan Station, PA; Hannah Hosey, Noxen, PA; Anna Howlett, Scranton, PA; Jacob Hoy, Elysburg, PA; Veronica Huresky, Boonton, NJ; Madison Hushon, Delta, PA; Chad Hutchins, Dallas, PA; Jonathan Hutorsky, Staten Island, NY; I Isiah Ives, Lansdale, PA; J Ron-Schlepher Jacques, York, PA; Max Jamieson, Arlington, VA; Morgan Janeski, Exeter, PA; Santino Jannotte, Macomb, MI; Maura Jenceleski, Nanticoke, PA; Jordyn Johnson, Woolwich Twp, NJ; Natalee Johnson, Milford, PA; Allison Jones, Harveys Lake, PA; Halle Jones, Dallas, PA; Sarah Journey, Lititz, PA; Jaret Jystad, Callao, VA; K Madison Kammer, Waymart, PA; Ryan Karbach, Berlin, NJ; Carmella Karcutskie, Harding, PA; Ella Katzman, Harriman, NY; Misha Kazmierski, Dallas, PA; Samantha Kazmirek, South Amboy, NJ; Cole Kebea, Watchung, NJ; Elizabeth Kelly, Hamilton, NJ; Morgan Kelly, Frackville, PA; Raine Kelly, Narrowsburg, NY; Taylor Kenney, Effort, PA; Cassie Kern, Dallas, PA; Edna Kiefer, Apalachin, NY; JoDee King, Tunkhannock, PA; Aydan Kirby, Macungie, PA; Nicholas Kirkessner, Harrisburg, PA; Kaitlin Kisner, Ulster, PA; Olivia Kiwak, Harding, PA; Darren Kline, Greencastle, PA; Erica Kline, Mountain Top, PA; Max Kneidinger, Barto, PA; Tyler Knoop, Reading, PA; Margaret Koester, Sparta, NJ; Skylar Kohler, Lehighton, PA; Patrick Kolcharno, Peckville, PA; Layla Kolodzieski, Avoca, PA; Remember Konkle, Montoursville, PA; Mya Koppenhaver, Lykens, PA; Dylan Kostik, Wyoming, PA; Eric Kotkowski, Framingham, MA; Caroline Kovacs, Randolph, NJ; Rachel Kowal, Milford, PA; Kurtis Kowalski, Hunlock Creek, PA; Sarah Kowalski, Burlington, NJ; Jeffrey Kozerski, Bear Crk Twp, PA; Ryan Krakosky, Shavertown, PA; Korbin Kramer, Shamokin, PA; Isabella Krashnak, Jenkins Twp, PA; Lily Kratz, Nanticoke, PA; Emily Krevey, Pittston, PA; Isabella Kropiewnicki, Nanticoke, PA; Courtney Krushin, Wilkes Barre, PA; Ethan Kryman, Douglassville, PA; Zachary Kuhar, Perkiomenville, PA; Ashley Kuhn, Slatington, PA; Layla Kunkel, Tamaqua, PA; Kiera Kupsho, Drums, PA; Sabrina Kyttle, Exeter, PA; L Naviah Labar, Mountain Top, PA; Caitlin Landgraf, Allentown, NJ; John Langeraap, Sparta, NJ; Corbin Lankford, Moscow, PA; Anna Lanks, Jersey Shore, PA; Megan Lasher, Harding, PA; Olivia Latoski, Wyoming, PA; Alissa Laudenslager, Kingston, PA; Ava Laukaitis, Flemington, NJ; Kristianna Law, Stroudsburg, PA; Kevin Lazdowsky, Scranton, PA; Julia Lazo, Mountain Top, PA; Emily Leahy, Hunlock Creek, PA; Alaina Leisenring, Williamsport, PA; Alyson Lenker, Wilkes Barre, PA; Gianna Lennox, Lansdale, PA; Marah Leo, Benton, PA; Andrew Lewis, Dallas, PA; Olivia Lidle, Scranton, PA; Samuel Lincoln, Canton, CT; Alyssa Little, Shavertown, PA; Jasen Lobacz, Hunlock Creek, PA; Rachel LoFaso, Farmingdale, NY; Sara Lombardi, Malverne, NY; Alexandra Long, Cherry Hill, NJ; Michael Long, Chalfont, PA; Samantha Lorenzo, Staten Island, NY; Evan Lukowich, Nanticoke, PA; Jonathan Lush, Pickering, ON; Zackery Lussier, Hollis, NH; Enesa Ly, Scranton, PA; Tracey Lyles, Dallas, PA; Rayna Lymper, Cherry Hill, NJ; Sarah Lynn, Newville, PA; M Riley Macaluso, Shamokin, PA; Shane Macko, Tunkhannock, PA; Colin Madan, Tunkhannock, PA; Kate Mager, Colts Neck, NJ; Riley Makausky, Swoyersville, PA; Corrina Maldonado, Scranton, PA; Emma Maley, Sparrow Bush, NY; Emily Mann, Melbourne, FL; Ruth Mann, Bethlehem, PA; Meagan Manzella, Dallas, PA; Mckenna Mapes, Sugar Run, PA; Joseph Marczak, Hatboro, PA; Kaitlyn Marley, Hazle Townshp, PA; Colin Marshall, Dallas, PA; Kayla Marsicano, E Brunswick, NJ; Anne Martin, Marlton, NJ; Joshua Martinez, Old Bridge, NJ; John Matlock, Trucksville, PA; Christian Mazza, Tabernacle, NJ; Keira McCaffrey, Mineola, NY; Amanda McCormick, Harding, PA; Chase McCray, Cape May Ch, NJ; Darya McDevitt, Honey Brook, PA; Jacob McDonough, Wallingford, PA; Connor McGee, Pelion, SC; Erin McGee, Peckville, PA; Emilia McGoldrick, Newington, CT; Owen McGuffey, South Orange, NJ; Kaitlyn McIntyre, Factoryville, PA; Tavian McKenna, Kingston, PA; Shelby McLendon, Upper Darby, PA; Daniella McMillin, Stanhope, NJ; Alexis McMullen, Gettysburg, PA; Bennett McNamara, Minersville, PA; Christopher Meehan, Howell, NJ; Rebecca Meehan, Harvey’s Lake, PA; Mary Mellody, Dunmore, PA; Victoria Melton, Otisville, NY; Esabella Mendola, Wilkes Barre, PA; Jyanna Mendola, Wilkes Barre, PA; Kaylee Mescal, Hazlet Twp, NJ; Regina Messenger, Toms River, NJ; Lachlan Messner, Factoryville, PA; Lily Metress, Burke, VA; Zachary Micciche, Salisbury, MA; Yariadna Mieszkuc, Port Jervis, NY; Jesse Mikoliczyk, Harding, PA; Jennifer Milisits, Northampton, PA; Ashlynn Miller, Albrightsville, PA; Chelsea Miller, Mifflinburg, PA; Delaney Miller, Pasadena, MD; Trevor Miller, Mountain Top, PA; Helen Minnick, Ashley, PA; Amanda Misson, Wyoming, PA; Leiry Montalvo, Nanticoke, PA; Angelena Montefour, Carbondale, PA; Kayla Montemarano, Staten Island, NY; Alivia Morales, Howell, NJ; William Moran, Olney, MD; Lorena Morgan, Pringle, PA; Ashley Morgus, Johnson City, NY; Gavin Morris, Blandon, PA; Silas Morrison, Keene, NH; Madison Morrow, Landisburg, PA; Michael Moscatelli, Pittston, PA; Lauren Mosier, Weedville, PA; Abigail Mosteller, Quarryville, PA; Ava Mullally, Honesdale, PA; Reid Murray, Stuyvesant, NY; Sarah Myrthel, Shickshinny, PA; N Kathryn Napierala, Endicott, NY; Rylie Nasso, Staten Island, NY; Ava Nastasiak, Harveys Lake, PA; Isabella Nee, Old Forge, PA; Kaitlyn Nervegna, Pleasant Vly, NY; Sophia Newcomer, Dallastown, PA; Matthew Nice, Shavertown, PA; Alexus Nichols, Nanticoke, PA; Emily Nichols, Tunkhannock, PA; Jordan Nichols, Dallas, PA; Alexandria Nicoletti, Wilkes Barre, PA; Jennifer Nicometo, Orchard Park, NY; Abigail Nolan, Lincroft, NJ; Ariana Nolter, Coal Township, PA; Anthony Numssen, Warwick, NY; O Dylan O’Connor, Levittown, NY; Grace O’Donnell, Shavertown, PA; Daniel O’Keefe, Lake Ariel, PA; Maxwell Oliver, Ramsey, NJ; Olivia Olley, Selbyville, DE; P Jillian Packard, Towanda, PA; Aidan Paduck, Harveys Lake, PA; Kaydence Palfreyman, Dallas, PA; Kayla Pardue, Dalton, PA; Mikayla Paribelli, Clintondale, NY; Maddison Park, Dallas, PA; Paloma Parreno, Dallas, PA; David Parry, Tunkhannock, PA; Nicholas Passaniti, Moosic, PA; Abigail Pecha, Kingston, PA; Alexandra Pehala, Dallas, PA; Nadia Peimany, Mountain Top, PA; Olivia Peleschak, Port Carbon, PA; Nicholas Pelliccia, Harding, PA; Bruna Pereira, Hunlock Creek, PA; Cameron Perry, Smithfield, ME; Paige Perry, Wysox, PA; Joseph Peters, Dallas, PA; Mary Peters, Yardley, PA; Meghan Peters, Uppr Chichstr, PA; Dara Philippen, Hawley, PA; Alexis Phillips, Scranton, PA; Sophia Piccolotti, Dallas, PA; Camille Pinterich, Berwick, PA; Jared Piontkowski, Nanticoke, PA; Spencer Pisani, Lake Grove, NY; Anna Pittarelli, Ocean, NJ; Ashley Pitz, Elma, NY; Riley Piwowarski, Olyphant, PA; Gabrielle Pleska, Forest City, PA; Jeffrey Policarpio, New Providence, NJ; Helena Polinsky, Orwigsburg, PA; Ethan Poor, Fort Drum, NY; Colby Powell, Dallas, PA; Brayden Powers, Duryea, PA; Kirsten Prefer, Lincroft, NJ; Brooke Price, Spring Lake, NJ; Amanda Prinzi, Staten Island, NY; Matthew Prociak, Wilkes Barre, PA; Cassandra Puco, Netcong, NJ; Mark Purrington, Denville, NJ; Trinity Pylypczuk, Woodbury, NJ; R Devin Rachwal, Baldwinsville, NY; Richard Ragonese, Stony Brook, NY; Dylan Ramirez, Easton, PA; Madisen Raposo, Middletown, NY; Christina Rasa, Perryville, MD; Michaela Raub, Stroudsburg, PA; Kylie Reed, Waymart, PA; Kassidy Reedy, Lewisburg, PA; Adam Regan, Braintree, MA; Jack Regenye, West Chester, PA; Olivia Reichert, Lancaster, PA; Julia Reid, Audubon, PA; Delaney Reinhart, Lebanon, PA; Gabriel Reis, Tenafly, NJ; Molly Reott, Dallas, PA; Logan Richards, Hummelstown, PA; Savannah Richards, Pottstown, PA; Kelsey Richmond, Blandon, PA; Ashley Riha, Hopatcong, NJ; Emma Rinaldi, Pittston, PA; Alaina Ritz, Tunkhannock, PA; Cassidy Rivenburgh, Mayfield, PA; Antoine Robidoux-Hurtubise, Laval, QC; Sera Robin, Nesquehoning, PA; Alyssa Robinson, McAlisterville, PA; Ava Rockey, Oak Ridge, NJ; Jiselle Rodriguez, Scranton, PA; Madison Rodriguez, Scranton, PA; Alexandra Rogers, Towanda, PA; Taylor Rohrbach, Northumberland, PA; Megan Roman, Coal Township, PA; Emily Romanowski, Lake Ariel, PA; Juliana Romero, Emmaus, PA; Samantha Romero, Kingston, PA; Noah Romig, Middleburg, PA; Nathan Rosenski, Clarks Green, PA; Emily Rotella, Franklin Lks, NJ; Anthony Rucci, Toms River, NJ; Gianna Russo, Scranton, PA; Katherine Ryan, Dillsburg, PA; Alyssa Ryman, Wilkes Barre, PA; S Glenn Sadler, Dillsburg, PA; Michael Saladino, Ledgewood, NJ; Maressa Salansky, Nicholson, PA; Schalee Salvo, Harveys Lake, PA; Sean Sanpietro, Lincroft, NJ; Nicholas Sapp, Monroe, NY; Madison Satterfield, Jersey Shore, PA; Shawn Satterfield, Wilmington, DE; Derik Sauve, Mechanicsburg, PA; Hannah Sayre, Sweet Valley, PA; Michael Scarpulla, Marlton, NJ; Emma Schaedler, Harrisburg, PA; John Scheimreif, Evesham, NJ; Erica Scheinberg, Manahawkin, NJ; Corbin Schiebel, Hamilton, IN; Jake Schmelzer, Sparrows Pt, MD; John Schmidt, Mountainside, NJ; Jenna Schreffler, Klingerstown, PA; Jenna Schuda, Downingtown, PA; Gannon Schwalm, Dover, PA; Gabriella Schwartz, Saylorsburg, PA; Lisa Schwartztrauber, Carbondale, PA; Alyssa Schweiss, Kingston, PA; Rory Scialabba, Westfield, NJ; Gabriella Scott, Covington Twp, PA; Jack Sedito, New Fairfield, CT; Nora Seeherman, Wilkes Barre, PA; Noah Segal, Gilbertsville, PA; Jennifer Selbi, Shenandoah, PA; Dominic Selvenis, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Rachael Sennett, Wilkes Barre, PA; Polina Serbina, Mountain Top, PA; TJ Serkiz, Johnson City, NY; Kaitlyn Shatzel, Lake Hopatcong, NJ; Logan Shaver, Tunkhannock, PA; Caleb Shea, Beacon Falls, CT; Dana Sherman-Chakan, Shavertown, PA; Rachel Shook, Noxen, PA; Ashley Shpock, Drums, PA; Eleanor Shuleski, Wilkes Barre, PA; Abigail Shull, Etters, PA; Ryan Shulman, Hampton, NJ; Martie Shupp, Laceyville, PA; Victoria Slusark, Tunkhannock, PA; Morgan Slusser, West Pittston, PA; Jada Smith, Leesburg, VA; Madison Smith, Plains, PA; Olivia Smith, Tunkhannock, PA; Riley Smith, Laceyville, PA; Brooks Snider, New Entrprise, PA; Nicholas Solema, Wintersville, OH; Madeline Solomon, Swoyersville, PA; Caitlin Somerville, Warminster, PA; Lacey Sorber, Hunlock Creek, PA; Joseph Souder, Pringle, PA; Victoria Spaciano, Shavertown, PA; Scott Spako, Wilkes Barre, PA; Nickolas Spiccioli, Kingston, PA; Brendan Stanley, Hicksville, NY; Meghan Starosta, Shavertown, PA; Trey Stasse, Byram Twp, NJ; Brittany Staudinger, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Sarah Steeber, Shickshinny, PA; Alyssa Steenback, Clarks Summit, PA; Tyler Stoudt, Port Deposit, MD; Eli Stoute, Long Valley, NJ; Morgan Stover, Seneca, PA; Colin Stow, Oak Park, IL; Rachel Strange, Hunlock Creek, PA; Emma Stroud, Sweet Valley, PA; Allyson Stroup, Lykens, PA; Hunter Stuart, Warwick, NY; Madelyn Stuart, Harveys Lake, PA; Alexander Sturans, Poughkeepsie, NY; Lauren Sullivan, Williamsport, PA; Ryan Supancik, New Milford, PA; Jessica Suski, Seven Fields, PA; Caitlin Sweeney, Staten Island, NY; T Jasmine Talbot, Harveys Lake, PA; Michael Talerico, Duryea, PA; Ryan Tarreto, Dallas, PA; Sydney Taylor, Bethlehem, PA; Brianna Tejeda Zoquier, Hazleton, PA; Caroline Tenberge, Rockaway, NJ; Katelyn Tereska, Harveys Lake, PA; Teresa Thomas, Lake Jackson, TX; Gina Thompson, Stratford, CT; Kara Thourot, Brodheadsville, PA; William Timar, Havertown, PA; Myles Tirpak, Shavertown, PA; Ashtyn Torbert, Camden Wyo, DE; Jack Tos, Burlington, ON; Jaelyn Trinidad, Bethlehem, PA; Madison Tullo, Williston Pk, NY; U Rachel Ulrich, Shillington, PA; Madison Urwin, Millersburg, PA; Ella Utt, Bloomsburg, PA; V Ryan Vallach, Dallas, PA; Loren VanWieren, Pine Bush, NY; Ava Venuto, Bound Brook, NJ; Brendan Vettraino, Clay, MI; Maria Villano, Dallas, PA; Nicholas Vincelli, Shavertown, PA; Chloe Vinnacombe, Larksville, PA; Rocco Viscito, Bethlehem, PA; Teagan Vokes, Dalton, PA; Amanda Voll, Springville, PA; W Reilly Wagner, Scott Township, PA; Taylor Walker, Sayre, PA; Jacob Warburton, Tunkhannock, PA; Shane Ward, Glastonbury, CT; Julia Warren, Plains, PA; Matthew Warren, Clarks Summit, PA; Mitchell Watt, Shoemakersville, PA; Ryan Weber, Long Valley, NJ; Audry Weiss, Middletown, DE; Hannah Werle, Carlisle, PA; Kaelyn Wettlaufer, Dushore, PA; Daniel Wheeler, Shavertown, PA; Danielle Whitman, Avoca, PA; Joshua Wickard, Sweet Valley, PA; Andrew Wilk, Shavertown, PA; Alexa Williams, Roaring Bk Tp, PA; Braeden Williams, Hilton, NY; Kelly Williams, Shavertown, PA; Taylor Windheim, Pittsford, NY; Kaila Windsor, Dallas, PA; Evan Wittig, Pennsburg, PA; Jacob Wolfe, West Hazleton, PA; Emily Woss, Mountain Top, PA; Corbin Wright, Pittston, PA; Vivian Wright, Dallas, PA; Chloe Wyberski, Edwardsville, PA; Alexander Wyrsch, Manahawkin, NJ; Y Matthew Yarborough, Leesburg, VA; Hunter Yarnell, Stillwater, PA; Ashleigh Yedlock, Mountain Top, PA; Lane Yergey, Boyertown, PA; Emma Yordy, Millville, PA; Caroline York, Blandon, PA; Matthew Yula, Sicklerville, NJ; Natalia Yunez, Allentown, PA; Matthew Yurko, Schwenksville, PA; Z Angelina Zammito, Hopatcong, NJ; Sara Zelaya, Conshohocken, PA; Isabella Zelinski, Harding, PA; Hope Zenger, Montrose, PA; Alexa Ziegler, Pine Grove, PA; Jennette Ziemba, Cape May Ch, NJ; Ryan Zimmerman, Harleysville, PA; Nicole Zurawski, Mountain Top, PA; Grace Zywiczynski, Holland, NY;
University of Scranton With Widener University on New 3+3 Dual Admissions Agreement The University of Scranton and Widener University Commonwealth Law School signed a new 3+3 dual admissions agreement, providing an expedited and cost-effective route for students to earn both their bachelor’s degree and juris doctor in just six years. This innovative program allows students to bypass the traditional seven-year timeline, cutting down on tuition expenses and speeding up their entry into the legal field. The agreement will allow Scranton students who meet program requirements to be eligible for admission to the prestigious law school after three years. The accelerated academic program allows highly qualified and motivated students to earn both a bachelor’s degree from Scranton and juris doctor degree from Widener Law Commonwealth. “The University of Scranton has long been a source of many of our most outstanding students – individuals who go on to lead impactful legal careers,” said andré douglas pond cummings, J.D., dean of Widener Law Commonwealth. “This 3+3 agreement formalizes that bond, allowing motivated Scranton students to begin their legal education in what would traditionally be their senior year of college. It saves time and resources while aligning beautifully with Scranton’s Jesuit mission of service – an ethos that mirrors our own commitment to access to justice and producing attorneys dedicated to serving the public good.” “This 3+3 with Widener Commonwealth Law builds upon several existing such partnerships to provide our students with yet another excellent option. Our Scranton students can benefit from our strong liberal arts undergraduate education, which we know will serve them well to become ethical critical thinkers who can write and speak effectively. Then they take our transformative education as they study the law at Widener and in turn live out the Catholic, Jesuit mission in the promotion of social justice as an attorney,” said Carolyn McNamara Barry, Ph.D., dean of Scranton’s College of Arts and Sciences. “The University of Scranton students are always impressive, and their contributions to the law school and the legal profession make a positive impact on their communities,” said Matthew Kerns, associate dean of admissions at Widener Law Commonwealth. “This agreement saves Scranton students valuable time and money when completing their degrees so that they can quickly progress into their professional careers.” Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Widener Law Commonwealth offers a unique advantage through its proximity to state government agencies, courts and a robust network of legal professionals. A strong focus on mentorship and applied learning prepares students for the rigors of legal practice in a dynamic and supportive environment. “I was particularly impressed by Widener Law Commonwealth’s noteworthy track record in providing access to a wide range of students to pursue law school, as well as sending so many of their graduates onto successful careers as public servants in the state of Pennsylvania,” said Dean Barry. To be eligible for the program, students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA while at Scranton and must have completed at least 90 credits overall (a minimum of 63 at Scranton) before enrolling at Widener. The program is open to all Scranton students considering attending law school. Additional information can be found on Scranton’s pre-law webpage. The agreement is effective beginning with students whose anticipated matriculation date to Widener Commonwealth is August 2026. The University of Scranton and Widener University Commonwealth Law School have signed an admission agreement that will allow Scranton students who meet program requirements to be eligible to earn a bachelor’s degree from Scranton and a juris doctor (JD) degree from Widener Law School in six, rather than seven years. At the agreement signing are, seated from left: Matthew Kerns, J.D., associate dean of admissions, and andré douglas pond cummings, J.D., dean, Widener University Commonwealth Law School; and, Carolyn McNamara Barry, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Matthew Meyer, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and pre-law advisor, The University of Scranton.
