12 The Dallas Post SCHOOL Sunday, May 22, 2005 Book sale aids DMS Jazz Band The Dallas Middle School Jazz Band will hold a book fair on Thursday May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Barnes and Noble Book Store, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, to benefit the band. Call the Middle School or contact a band member to obtain a voucher that can be used at the store May 23-26. A percentage of the proceeds will be used to support upcom- ing band events. Frances Slocum State Park nature camps The Youth Environmental Learning Series (YELS) will be conducted once more at Frances Slocum State Park. The programs are set to run from 9 a.m. until noon on the following dates: ages 4-5, June 14 to 16 or June 21 to 23; ages 6-8, June 28 to 30, July 6 to 8, or July 19 to 21; ages 9-11, July 26-28, August 2 to 4, or August 9 to 11. Registration is required. Walk-in registration will be held at Pavilion #1 on Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m. First come, first served. There will be a $20 non- refundable registration fee per child. For more information, contact Kathy Kelchner at 696- 9105. Marhelski accepted into medical program Shawn Marhelski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marhelski, Trucksville, has been accepted to the M.S. Physician Assistant program at Kettering College of Medical Arts, Kettering, Ohio. He is a 1994 graduate of Dallas High School, and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force in June 2004, after 10 years of service. He currently resides in Dayton, Ohio with his wife Megan, a 1994 graduate of Lake-Lehman High School and current employee of Shown, from left, are facul- ty/staff cam- paign chairs: Susan Wysocki, staff assistant, con- tinuing educa- tion, chair of technical serv- ices and sup- port staff solicitations; Bruce Reid; Margie Esopi, admissions counselor, chair of admin- istrative staff solicitations; Dr. Mary Hines, campus execu- tive officer; and Jane A. Kanyock. Faculty and staff offered naming opportunities for new Commons at Penn State Wilkes-Barre Entering the final stages of the capital cam- paign for the Abram Nesbitt III Academic Commons building, Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently kicked off the faculty/staff phase of the campaign. The proposed Commons will provide 33,000 square feet of space and house a new library, lecture hall, cyber café and art gallery, as well as new classrooms and study areas. According to Bruce Reid, head librarian and chair of faculty solicitations, special naming opportunities have been reserved exclusively for faculty and staff. They include naming seats in the new lecture hall/auditorium and naming teaching stations in high-tech classrooms. Additional naming opportunities are being support areas. or 675-9228. identified in the café, library, and academic Updates on the Campaign can be found at www.wb.psu.edu/academiccommons or by contacting Jane A. Kanyock at jak38@psu.edu Kids’ summer camps at College Misericordia There is more for children to do this summer with the 2005 Fun & Fitness Program at College Misericordia. The fun starts in June and runs all sum- mer long, featuring classes as well as activity camps for all age groups. Programs range form basketball for boys and girls to Theatre Camp for Kids. Camps include: Track and Field Camp (new, co-ed, ages 10-18), June 24-26; $75 per individual. Basketball School for Boys (ages 8-15) either June 20-24 or July 4-8; $115 for individual week and $105 for second week for same or second child. Basketball School for Girls (ages 8-15) July 11-15; $115 for individual week and $105 for second week for same or sec- ond child. $105 for second child in same family. Summer Dance Camp (co- ed, ages 6-10) July 11-15; $69 for individual per week and $60 for second child in same family. Field Hockey Camp (grades 5-12) June 20-24; $115 individ- ual per week and $105 second week for same child or second child in same family. * Theatre Camp for Teens (co- ed, 12-16) July 15; $45 for indi- vidual. Lil’ Cougars Camp for Boys & Girls (co-ed, ages 6-10) any of three weeks: Puppets as Characters, July 11-15; Fun with the Food Groups, July 18 22; Experiment with Water, July 25-29; $105 for an individ- ual week and $100 for addition- al week for same child or sec- ond child in same family. second member of immediate family. Parents may also enroll children in swim classes with sessions running in both June and July. Swim classes include: Little Lappers (ages 2-4) $54 — acquaints toddlers to basic but essential pre-swimming techniques through individual- ized attention and instruction. Mini-Mates (ages 2 months to 3 years) $54 — gives parents the opportunity to accompany their child in the water and help guide them through relax- ing exercises and games designed to allow young chil- dren to adjust gently and safely to pre-swimming techniques. Swim classes for school age stu- dents are also offered according to skill level. For more information or to request a brochure, call 674- MACTEC Environmental Soccer Success Camp (co-ed, Swim Clinic (ages 5-18) June 6289, or check online at miseri- Engineering, Miamisburg, ,geq 814) June 27-July 1); 13-July 29; $220 - 5 cordia.edu/summer. OH. $115 for individual week and days/week; $10 discount for Achievers in science These Gate of Heaven School students partici- pated in the PA Jr. Academy of Science at King's College and will go on to competition at Penn State Main Campus May 15-17. Pictured from left, front row: Allison Scoble, Conor Harrington, Laurie Skevock, Abbey Zurad, Jim Amarando, Patrick Kalish, Back row: Mrs. Janice Szczechowicz, Carolyn Suhocki, Serina Fulton, Patrick DeRojas, Zack Wallick, Casey Judge. Absent from photo, teacher Nedda Cashore. FOR THE POST/ CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK Book your party Now! Newly reno Bi LP 4 iennis & swimmis a. - ————— SS. Family « Individual + Junior Tennis memberships available Sign up now lor Tennis & Sports Clinics for Kids +10 Har-Tru Clay Courts + 2 Hard Surface Courts » Heated 25-yard Pool + USTA Junior Team Tennis {District Champions 2004) « USTA Welcome Center ~ Lessons for all ages - - Beginners welcome - 211 Harris Hill Road + Trucksville, PA + (570) 696-1414 www. TennisWelcomeCenter.com + www.TennisConnect.org Local graduates at Penn State W-B On, May 14, approximately 85 students received their asso- ciate or baccalaureate degrees at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, including several residents of the Back Mountain and Tunkhannock areas. Mark Sobeck, chair of the campus advisory board, deliv- ered the welcoming address, followed by class speaker Anthony Bosket and Amy Kozar, class valedictorian. Rebecca Bartuska inducted graduates into the Penn State Alumni Society. Graduates from the Back Mountain and Tunkhannock areas were: Joanne D. Benscoter, Hunlock Creek, B.S. Information Sciences and Technology; Rachele M. Cole, Dallas, B.S. Administration of Justice; Christopher J. Coslett, Hunlock Creek, B.S. Business; Emily Mackesy of Shavertown, a second grader at Wyoming Gerald P. Grady, Sweet Valley, A.ET. Surveying Technology; Jonathan W. Heath, Dallas, B.S. Information Sciences and Technology; Matthew J. Hoover, Dallas, B.S. Business; Daniel J. Karlotski, Hunlock Creek, B.S. Surveying Engineering; Peter M. Kennedy, Harveys Lake, B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology; Amy J. Kozar, Dallas, B.S. Business; Ryan M. Onyshczak, Shavertown, B.S. Business; Nathan M. Peterson, Harveys Lake, B.S. Business; Bridget E. Regan, Dallas, B.S. Information Sciences and Technology; Steven J. Weber, Dallas, B.S. Business; Thoma S. Ash, Tunkhannock, B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology; Frank M. Bennett, Montrose, B.S. Business; Jason J. Kuzma, Tunkhannock, B.S. Wildlife and Fisheries. Seminary Lower School, presents “The Green Apple,” a tem- pera painting she created as part of her class's year-long study of great Impressionist artists. Sem 2nd graders draw the masters Wyoming Seminary Lower . School second graders recently invited family and friends to an art show and reception, enti- tled “Children’s Impressions,” to showcase their year-long study of great Impressionist artists. For the past 15 years, Sem’s second-grade teachers have been incorporating a study of the Impressionists into their curriculum. Students are encouraged to create their own versions of some of the fine paintings they have studied in the classroom and in museums. A favorite work is framed for the show, and students then convene in the school’s Sordoni Library, dressed up and ready to show off their works. We give Summer sessions at LCCC Luzerne County Community College will offer courses during its full summer session. Classes begin Tuesday, May 31 and end Thursday, August 4. Registration for the full summer session will be held on Monday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the registrar’s office, building 5, at the LCCC campus in Nanticoke. For more information, call LCCC at 740-0337 or (800) 377- LCCC, extension 337. Tell our advertisers you saw them in The Post. They'll appreciate it, and so will we. Wh, < at College Misericordia + (UMmnSup! | wm ¢ Undergraduate Courses (Weekday Sessions — begin May 23, May 31 and June 27) (Weekend Sessions — begin June 4 or 5) Also: Conferences and Non-credit Workshops, Cultural Events, Fun & Fitness Programs (swimming, aerobics, yoga) and Youth Camps (basketball, soccer, karate, dance, theatre). For our summer schedule, call (570) 674-6451. For information on other summer programs, call toll free 1-866-CM and Me. od QI ¢ Graduate Courses (Weekday Sessions — Check our scheduled dates for multiple start times) (Weekend Session — begin May 14 or 15) * Online Courses (For Undergraduate and Graduate) 1 MISERICORDIA SUMMeEr Sessions *=™ Log on to misericordia.edu/summer for a complete summer course listing. © 2005 College Misericordia, Founded and Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of Dallas. Se V/ a]
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