ee rt —————————— Sunday, September 23, 2007 SCHOOL THE POST PAGE 9 @cuooL CBRIEFS local celebrities patured at Penn State/WB A little bit of Hollywood omes to the Wilkes-Barre __@mpus as West Coast movie t gars who live in Northeastern Pennsylvania will be highlight- «d at a University film series. The educational film series vill kick-off at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27, in lecture lall Science Center 101 with ack Steblinski, a native of Jorty Fort now living in Moun- tin Top. Steblinski has starred dong side Academy Award vinner Daniel Day-Lewis in the ‘Last of the Mohicans.” He also has been involved vith behind-the-scenes work as { Prop Master in movies like Glory,” “Gettysburg,” “Taking berty” and “One Man’s Hero.” "he local actor will be on hand b open the film series with atifacts from the “Last of the, Wohicans.” Steblinski will host a dis- cussion with the public, stu- dents and faculty immediately following the screening of the movie. Cost of the program is $12 per person, $8 with valid col- lege ID. Refreshments will be served. For movie series and ticket information, contact Penn State Wilkes-Barre at 675-9219. Misericordia University schedules open houses for students, parents Misericordia University in- vites high school students and their parents to the Summer Open House programs at its Back Mountain campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Oct. 27. The open house schedule includes registration, refresh- ments, campus tours, a faculty session and lunch and meetings with representatives of student services, athletics and student W. CURTIS MONTZ FILM SERIES F.M. KIRBY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS government, as well as a ses- sion on financial aid. For those interested, a session will also be held on the university’s Alterna- tive Learner’s Project for stu- dents with learning disabilities. For more information, please contact the Misericordia Uni- versity Admissions Office at (570) 675-4449, or toll free at 1-866-262-6363, or by e-mail at admiss@misericordia.edu. Students can also visit Miser- icordia University online at misericorida.edu. Dallas grads volunteer at Susquehanna Brittney Allan and Amanda Nichols, both graduates of Dallas Senior High School, experienced the value of help- ing others during their first week on campus at Susquehan- na University. On August 25, 580 students, faculty and staff participated at one'of 36 volunteer project sites serving 34 communities agen- cies in Selinsgrove and the surrounding communities. SU G.I, V.E. (Susquehanna 2r€. sen ls Summer 2007 Zo Sli EVENING - septembe Uniting a stellar cast; the film is a deeply: illuminates the timeless love which binds mothe seen through the prism of one mother’s life. Upon mother, overcome by the power of memory; reveals a* for secret about the love of her life, a mystery man to her girls. She recalls the defining moments of her life which took place when she was just a young woman and met a young man at.a i flege friend’s wedding many years earlier. Two pairs of real-life mothers and daughters— Vanessa Redgrave and Natasha Richardson and Meryl Streep and g-held Mamie Gummer— portray, respectively, a mother and her daughter and the mother’s best friend at different stages in life. Claire Danes also stars. uiturea HEAT& GLO Where everything comes together ustom Fireplaces Rediscover the charm and comfort a burning hearth brings to your home '$ 5 (0)00 Towards the Purchase | of Any Fireplace Package Bln oo on on ot ll University Gets Into Volunteer Experiences) introduces first- year students to Susquehanna’s long-standing tradition of ser- vice and leadership. It also provides them the opportunity to connect with other students and faculty in a meaningful way during their first week on cam- pus. Allan is the daughter of Ri- chard Allan and Donna Allan, both of Dallas. Nichols is the daughter of George and Eileen Nichols. Jamie Flack of Dallas named to Dean's List Jamie Flack of Dallas has’ been named to the Dean’s List: 7 for the spring 2007 semester at Saint Joseph’s University. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater in all their classes and complete at least 15 credits to earn Dean's List sta- tus for the semester. | Flack is currently majoring in undecided business. October 14, 2007 1pm-4pm + 100% of Preps 2007 graduates were accepted into a four-year college program. + Of the 100% acceptance, 85% were accepted to the college of their first choice. TITLE Continued from Page 1 teacher at Gate of Heaven School in Dallas who introduced her to the scholarship program. At first, her parents were unsure about the contest but Stamer really wanted to participate. Stamer is in the eighth grade and attends Our Lady of Peace School in Clarks Green. She is a grade ahead because she became academically bored in preschool and was pushed up to kindergar- / ten early. She loves math and is thinking about attending Scran- “ton Prep next year to prepare for college. A variety of activities keeps Stamer occupied when she is not in class. She plays softball, tennis and the piano. She is also a Pointe ballerina, a tap and jazz dancer; a Girl Scout, a Junior National Honor Society member and a participant of the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science. Since Stamer will turn 13 in Oc- tober, she will be too old for next year’s pre-teen program but she’s Experience why so many students and their parents refer to the school as already looking into the National Teenager Scholarship Pageant. Barbara Stamer says the con- test can be costly, requiring $325 to enter at the state level and $395 for nationals. Stamer’s fee for nationals will be waived since she is the state senior titleholder. As the Preteen Pennsylvania senior titleholder, Stamer can visit other state’s competitions with the Pennsylvania junior ti- tleholder, Savannah Eklund. The two can also make special appear- ances at events such as parades, but they must make the arrange- ments themselves. Eklund, of Leola, PA, and Stamer are getting to know each other and are developing a friend- ship and Stamer refers to her new friend as “little sis.” Eklund re- cently turned 10 and Stamer sent her a Build-A-Bear wearing a mini version of Eklund’s banner. “The pre-teen program, it gives you courage to do things you could never do before,” said Stamer. Prior to competing, Stamer felt nervous in front of large audiences or crowds but she is more comfortable now with public speaking and talking to new people. “Ihe Prep Family” + The seven year program with the University of Scranton challenges you with college level work in Pe Your + The Class of 2007 Average Best SAT score was 1690. Scholarstip Entrance Exam is Saturday, December 1 ILE your senior year of high school. Convenient transportation from Luzerne county For more information or to pre-register for the Entrance Exam, please call 941-7737, ext. 141 SCRANTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL aN DaR1 60 ol O70) 8 3 =e) of 2 10:0 FN: VG fo): dT 0) 3 (eT) § GETS ETT ETE Saturday, October 6, 2007 7:00 PM “Bar J Wranglers’ singing is tops!” — Deseret News, Salt Lake City Tap Kids Saturday, October 20, 200 “Their talent i is unmi akab fierce. And thei i joyous intensity th soul” — Journal News www.scrantonprep.net . Their passion is “Full of energy, smiles, and wil practiced dance 2 | id CELEBRA] TING Tom Chapin Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 2:00 PM “Nobody today is writing and performing better kids’ songs than Tom Chapin, the Pied Piper of children’s music.” — Parents Magazine “Chapin (is) the best family artist around.” - Billboard Magazine a For Tickets or a 2007-2008 Season Brochure, Call: Kirby Center Box Office ECYAOR PITY REY 71 Public Square « Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 « kirbycenter.org
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