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Student honored
Christine Cavalari, a senior at Dallas High School, is shown ehre being presented with a $100
Savings Bond by the Luzerne County Association of Educational Secretaries, of which Dallas
School District belongs. The award is presented each year to a busine ss student by the schools
that are members of the LCAES. All winners of the bonds are [then eligible for a $500
scholarship grant, of which there are two. This drawing will be held at the May 16 dinner
meeting to be hosted by Lake-Lehman School District at the Castle Inn, Dallas. Active members
of the Luzerne County Association of Educational Secretaries from Dallas School District include
Peggy Boyes, past president; Janice Brace, Susan Farr, Mildred Rc)binson and Ruth Young.
Miss Cavalari is the daughter of Edward and Cheryl Cavalari, 203 Hol ly St., Trucksville. Shown
Vidlicka, business manager.
BOB OLIVER is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Oliver of Wood-
bine Road in Shavertown. Bob is a
member of both the track and cross
country teams. In his free time, he
Zeppelin. After graduation, Bob will
attend Penn State, Main Campus, to
major in engineering.
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JIM NISKI is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Jim Niski of Dallas. Jim has
been a member of the Dallas Band’s
percussion ensemble for four years.
In his free time Jim enjoys listening
to the music of Hank Williams Jr.
and Herbie Hancock. He also enjoys
repairing cars and motorcycles.
After graduation, Jim will join the
Army in hopes of someday becom-
ing an officer.
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MARK ROGERS is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Richard Rogers of Dallas.
Rachell Schall
EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS
present program for last PTG meet-
ing this year. The last PTG meeting
of this school year is being held
tonight, May 15, at 8:15 p.m. in the
school gym. The eighth-grade stu-
dents are presenting a talent show
for them to show their appreciation
for all they have done in the past
eight years for them here at Gate of
Heaven. School. Donna Greger,
President of Student Council and
Kim Taylor, Vice-President of Stu-
dent Council, will show their grati-
tude for what the PTG has done for
the students at The Gate.
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ON FRIDAY, MAY 10, a luncheon
was held for the volunteers who
have generously given their time
and talents in the cafeteria for the
past school year. The menu was
“Turkey Wellington, tossed salad,
green beans almondine, relish plat-
ter, strawberry shortcake, cheese
cake, pie, coffee and dessert.
Everyone enjoyed their afternoon.
Sr. Davida, Principal, thanked them
for their consistent help in the
cafeteria and asked them to con-
tinue their good work.
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THE EIGHTH GRADERS have
been practicing for their graduation
exercise to be held on June 2, at
12:15 Mass in Gate of Heaven
Church. They are getting very
excited about this special event, but
are saddened at leaving their
friends and their eight long years at
The Gate. We will miss them very
much. They are a very special class
to all of us.
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LAST FRIDAY, the second and
third grade class ventured to
Steamtown in Scranton. Their exu-
berance on their return home was
something to hear. They were really
excited about their trip and said
they would like to go again. The
most exciting thing about the train
ride was the short ride through the
Dark Tunnel. It was an enjoyable
and educational trip for the students
and we thank the PTG for sponsor-
ing it.
(TO AGE 12)
Joan Segrave-Daly
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SPEECHES FOR THE GEN-
ERAL ELECTION for Student
Council Officers will be given on
May 16, in the gym. The entire
school will hear the speeches after
which votes will be cast by the
student body.
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THE SEVENTH GRADERS vis-
ited the Luzerne County Courthouse
last Tuesday, May 7. They spent the
morning touring the Courthouse and
later sat in on an actual court
session. They found the experience
very interesting and educational.
Mr. Hrycyk, seventh grade social
studies teacher accompanied them
along with Mrs. Russell Bigus and
Mrs. Melonis, parents.
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THE PTG will hold its last meet-
ing for this school year this evening
in the school gym. The eighth grade
students will present their talent
show, and a door prize will be
awarded. Please plan to come. It
will be an enjoyable evening. Time:
8:15 p.m.
THE EIGHTH GRADE STU-
DENTS are planning a Day of
Prayer for May 31, prior to their
graduation on May 2. Fr. W.F.
Langan will conduct the program.
The place for this day will be
announced next week.
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TOMORROW, THURSDAY, MAY
16, is the Feast of the Ascension.
The children will attend 9 a.m.
Mass at Gate of Heaven Church.
THE GATE OF HEAVEN COR-
RESPONDENTS FOR THE
DALLAS POST, Donna Greger,
Rachel Schall, and Joan Segrave-
Daly give a heartfelt “thank you” to
Dotty Martin and the entire staff for
a most enjoyable banquet night.
They enjoyed meeting everyone and
talking ‘‘shop’’ with the other corre-
spondents from the other schools.
Thanks to Ms. Martin and The
Dallas Post, and thank you very
much for the lovely jackets and
plaques. They thoroughly enjoyed
their experience with all of you at
The Dallas Post.
Mark is a member of the wrestling
teana and enjoys running, reading,
huniiing, and fishing in his free time.
Mark will be employed with U-Haul
this, summer. After graduation,
Mark will attend Penn State,
Willkes-Barre Campus to major in
mechanical engineering.
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R AY STRAZDUS is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Strazdus of East
Dal las. Ray has been an employee
of 1Darling Farms for three years.
In lis spare time, Ray enjoys bas-
ketlball and plays softball with the
Fallls Township League. Ray will be
attending the Lincoln Technical
Institute in October to study archi-
tect ure.
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ED VOITEK is the son of Mr. and
Mrsi. Dave Voitek of Carverton. Ed
has been an employee of the family
business, Voitek TV, for two years.
When Ed is working he enjoys
golting, skiing, motorcross and
tenriis. After graduation, Ed will
atte nd the Lehman Campus of Penn
Stat e to major in Business Adminis-
tration.
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MICHELLE WALLACE is the
daujghter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Wallace of Shavertown. Michelle
has ‘been employed at McDonald's
for two years. After graduation,
Juniior College to become a medical
secr etary.
[DALLAS AREA VOTERS
—RE-ELECT—
TEX WILSON
Dallas Area
SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Committed to:
Hold the line on taxes
Upgrade curriculum
Facilities
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CM sets
graduation
for May 18
College Misericordia will gradu-
ate 266 men and women at its
day, May 18, at the Dallas campus.
The ceremonies will be held at 2
p.m. on the college’s south lawn.
Baccalaureate Mass will be cele-
brated at 10 a.m. at the same
location.
College Misericordia will confer
the folloing undergraduate degrees:
associate of applied science, bacho-
lor of arts, bachelor of music, bach-
elor of science, bachelor of science
in nursing, and bachelor of social
work. Master of science degrees wil
Ibe awarded in nursing and human
services administration.
Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees
will be conferred upon William J.
Byron, S.J., president of Catholic
University and former president of
the University of Scranton and
Sondra Myers of Scranton. Revrend
Byron will deliver the commence-
ment address.
The college’s 59th commencement
convocation marks the graduation
of the first occupational therapy
class and the first computer science
graduate.
Penn State
graduation
is May 17
The Wilkes-Barre Campus of The
Pennsylvania State University will
hold its commencement exercises
on Friday, May 17, at 6 p.m. on the
Hayfield Grounds of the Lehman
campus. One hundred twenty-six
students are candidates for asso-
ciate degrees and two students will
return to the Wilkes-Barre camus
from University Park to receive
their bachelor degrees.
Dr. James H. Ryan, campus exec-
utive officer, will preside over the
ceremony and Frederick J. Har-
twigsen, vice-president of public
affairs, UGI Corporation, will be the
guest speaker. Hartwigsen holds an
associate degree in mechanical
engineering from Penn State and is
an active member of the Lehman
campus’ Advisory Board.
Invocation will be given by Rever-
end Stewart Pierson, rector of St.
Stephen’s Episcopal Church in
Wilkes-Barre, and the welcome will
be given by John N. Conyngham,
president of the Campus Advisory
Board. Following the conferring of
degrees, JoAnn C. Post, an alumna
of the campus and customer sales
representative for Commonwealth
Telephone, will deliver greetings
from alumni.
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Forum held
The University of Scranton’s Center for Economic Education
recently conducted a forum for educators from the Dallas,
Lake-Lehman and Tunkhannock Schoil Districts. Program
participants are shown here. From left, seated, are Peggy
Perrone, Children’s Learning Workshop in Scranton; and
Linda Copeland, Hazleton Area School District. Standing,
Dr. Michael Marino, co-director of the center; Dr. Ezra
Staples, executive director of the Pennsylvania Council on
Economic Education; David Dembowski, Wyoming Area
School District; and Thomas Regenski, Mid Valley School
Lieb
attends
Festival
Joseph Lieb, a senior at Lake-
Lehman High School, was invited to
attend the Second Annual Hayfield
Poetry Festival. The festival was
held on Saturday, April 27, at the
Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus.
The festival featured readings by
four nationally known poets: Chris-
topher Bursk, who specializes in
poetry directed at adolescents;
Rikkie Lights, who presents vocal
performances of gospel and blues
along with her poetry; Samuel
Hazo, whose verse reflects philoso-
phy with humor; and Len Roberts,
who attempts to capture ‘The
Poetry of a Moment” in his work.
Joseph was invited to the festival
on the merit of his poem, ‘The
Price”, whichwas chosen as one of
the five best amateur poems sub-
mitted to the festival. It was one of
the poems featured in a poetry
workshop conducted by Dr. Samuel
Hazo.
Joseph is a member of the Wyo-
ming Valley Poetry Society.
Pictured, left to right, Robert
Roese, English chairperson at Lake-
Lehman High School and Joseph
Lieb, student at Lake-Lehman.
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