14 Dallas Post Dallas, PA Thursday, October 17, 2002 Gate of Heaven adds ‘Edline’ Gate of Heaven recently intro- duced Edline. Edline is an tech- nological advance, and‘ one more way Gate of Heaven School is preparing students for the rapidly-changing future they will one day face. “Edline is a report card/stu- dent progress report at your dis- posal; it is a constant update of what is taking place at school” said Principle Mary Tigue. Edline links students and parents to the school by provid- ing online access to classes, teachers, activities, sports. The features of Edline are varied such as the progressive calen- dar, which lists the next four upcoming events concerning the student. In the future, links will be available that will share web sites with what is being studied, in the classroom. Dallas Field Hockey car wash fundraiser The Dallas High School Girl's Field Hockey team will hold a car wash and bake sale on Sun- day, Oct 20 from 10-3 p.m. The car wash will be held at New- Mart in Trucksville at a price of $3 per car. The bake sale will be held at Thomas's in Shaver- town. Proceeds from the day's events will be used to support the team’s activities. GOH PTG meets, plans year’s activities The first PTG meeting of the school year was held on Sept. 25. Newly elected officers Pearl Fulton (Vice-President), Gloria Bilder (Secretary), and Lisa Stein (Treasurer) were introduced by PTG Presi- dent Patti Zurad. The group listened to an overview of fundraisers for 2002-2003. It was agreed that emphasis be placed on fewer, more intensive projects. A major fundraiser, the annual PTG Fall Auction, will be conducted on Saturday, November 9, in the school gym, that will include items such as rocking chairs, gift certificates and Regis and Kelly Show tickets. Mr. Abe Simon, technology Coordinator, presented GOH's most recent technological advance - Edline complements the library's automated system and Gate of Heaven's school-wide computer network with Internet access. line.” “Ed- Seated, from left: Gloria Bilder, Pearl Fulton, Patti Zurad and Lisa Stein. Students at Lehman-Jackson Elementary School recently participated in the Electric Show assembly given by The Franklin Institute Science Museum's Traveling Science Show. Traveling scientist, Kristin Coffan, explained how electricity works and discussed some of the major discoveries achieved by such famous pioneers in the elec- trical field as Volta, Oersted, Farady, and Edison. Students helped with some hands on demonstrations and in the end gained a better un- derstanding, along with a greater appreciation, for electricity and how it is de- pended on in today’s world. From left: Traveling scien- tist, Kristin Coffan, gives stu- dent Megan Davis a hair- raising experience during the. VanDegraff generator demonstration. Students get a charge out of assembly 2a Bus Trip To New York City To See Oblatioma! on Broadway Wednesday, Nov. 6 $150 per person [4 (due Oct. 28) Includes: gourmet dinner at Carmine’s, bus fare and $95 tickets. Leave Tunkhannock 7:30 a.m. and returns 11 p.m. Reservations/Information 996-0153 Sponsored by the Wyoming County Cultural Center/Dietrich Theater Joo oo a a oo a oo no oo = It’s time to ‘horn in’. A NEW THEME FOR 2002. EFFECTS... EXCELLENT SEATING... MONTOUR OIL SERVICE COMPANY We Offer: 24 Hour Emergency Service Montour Employees Are On Duty 24 Hours A Day, 7 Days A Week Premium “A” Plus Heating Oil *» Dec. 4.7.8, 11, |» 14 15, 18, 21, 22,28 : BROADWAY : s “BEAUTY & THE BEAST” Nov. 2 * “PRODUCERS” Nov. 9, Dec. 14 * “OKLAHOMA” Jan. 25 * “MAMMA MIA” jan. 25 * “HAIRSPRAY” March 22, April 12 We're trumpeting the news that Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Spectacular opens its 70th season in November! 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Lodge Accommodations, superb dining * NIAGARA FALLS “FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS” Dec. 6-8 Niagara Area Tour, High Tea, Dinner Show, Imax, Festival, Minolta Tower, Niagara-on- the-Lake * WILLIAMSBURG & VIRGINIA'S 100 MILES OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Dec. 11-13 Colonial Williamsburg, Richmond, River Cruise, Entertainment Carter's Grove Plantation, Newport News, Maymont & Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens * PARK PLACE CASINO AND HOTEL IN ATLANTIC CITY Jan. 26-28 821-3855~-www.martztrailways.com—800-432-8069 METROPOLITAN OPERA iy Philadelphia 76'ers Feb. 16 Accommodations and Casino Bonus Package . wy SHOW + CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL IN LA TRAVIATA” MARCH 12 Daily Trips March 2 through March 8 WASHINGTON, DC April 4-6 simasor MARTZ TOURS CHARTER INFO. SAT prep course at Penn State High school students can reg- ister now for Penn State Wilkes- Barre’s review course for the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) to be given on December 7, 2002 and January 25, 2003. This is a seven-session, grade- free course to prepare for the verbal and math portions of the SAT. It provides information on the current format of the SAT, and instructions in test-taking techniques to help them realize their full potential on the test. The course will be held Tuesday evenings, Oct. 22 through Dec. 3, from 6-9 p.m. in the Center for Technology at the campus in Lehman.For more information, call Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education at 675- 9219 or e-mail paalO@psu.edu. To subscribe, call 829-5000 Homecoming festivities at Wyoming Seminary Wyoming Seminary alumni are invited to attend a weekend of fun, friendship and memories at the Upper School on Friday, Oc- tober 18 and Saturday, October 19, when Seminary holds its an- nual Homecoming Weekend. Members of the classes of 1987, 1992 and 1997 are also invited to attend class reunion parties. Activities will begin with the Varsity Club Sports Hall of Fame Reception and Banquet, to be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at Fleck Hall on the Upper School campus in Kingston. This year’s inductees include Jack Platt, class of 1949; Dr. Howard Beane, class of 1949; Mary Shafer Wakeman, class of 1975; Barbara Klein Windham, class of 1976; Scott Parkhurst, class of 1978; Rob Lytle, class of 1985, and Christopher Saul, class of 1986. Cost is $20 per person. Two alumni athletic events will kick off the Homecoming activi- ties on Saturday, beginning with alumni field hockey and soccer games. Former Seminary field hockey players from the last 35 years are invited to join captain Janet Murray, class of 1976, at 10 a.m. on the back campus field on Maple Ave., Kingston. Coffee and pastry will be served at 9:30 a.m. All players will re- ceive a t-shirt and cheers of sup- port from Sem field hockey coach Karen Klassner and the Sem field hockey team. Members of past men’s soccer teams are invited to play soccer with Tom Imperiale, class of 1987, organizer of the fourth an- nual alumni soccer game. The game will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Nesbitt Field, with coffee and pastry at 10 a.m. All players will receive a t-shirt. Following the games, from 11 ACT deadline hearing a.m. to 1 p.m., all alumni are in- vited to the Homecoming Brunch, held under the tent on the practice field behind the Car- penter Athletic Center. The an- nual Homecoming Football Game at Nesbitt Field follows at 1:30 p.m. The Blue Knights, led by head football coach Bill Rus- so, will take on Valley Forge Mili- tary Academy. Halftime activities include presentations of the Alumni Service Awards and the Outstanding Young Alumni Award. This year a new Alumni Appre*- ciation Event will begin as soon as the football game ends, under the tent behind Carpenter Ath- letic Center on Chestnut Street. Sponsored by the Alumni Coun- cil, this free event for Sem alum- ni will feature a clambake, pig roast, and lots of other food, plus music, volleyball, bocce and croquet. The highlight of the evening will be a roast of former head football coach Marv An- tinnes. Children of alumni will enjoy games in Sem’s Blue Gym and Pettebone-Dickson Student Center. Members of the classes of 1987, 1992 and 1997 will be- gin their class reunion parties during the Alumni Appreciation Event. All events, except for the Sports Hall of Fame, are free for Wyoming Seminary alumni, but reservations are required. Alum- ni may register by mail, phone or on line, using the Homecoming registration form at - www.wyomingseminary.org. For more information and reservations contact Liz Hibbard Ortega ‘69, director of alumni and parent programs, at 270- 2140 or e-mail at lortega@wyomingseminary.org. College-bound high school students who want to take the ACT As- sessment have two chances to register before the December 14 test date. The postmark registration deadline is Friday, November 8. There is also a late registration postmark deadline on November 21 (an additional fee is required for late registration). Students can get information from their high school counselor or register online at and course placement. TIMES*LEADER Get the Times Leader at more than 1000 Luzerne County Locations. For convenient home delivery, call 829-5000. TIMES www.TIMESLEADER.com or toll free 1-800-252-5603 Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m.- 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. -www.act.org. ACT scores are considered by colleges for admissions FADER Q o @
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