Sunday, January 24, 2010 TH E DALLAS POST PAGE 9 Students at Gate of Heaven School recently participated in the school’s annual Geography Bee. ‘From left, are Bridget Occhiato, fifth-grade teacher; Michael Boland, winner; Cassandra Konopicki, runner-up; Lynn Jones, fourth-grade teacher. Gate of Heaven School in cently with 74 students, rang- semi-finalists were Michael Dallas held its annual National ing from grades four through Boland, Cassandra Konopki, “Geographic Geography Bee re- eight, participating. The 12 Emily Blaum, Jake Adonizio, Semi-finalists in the annual Geography Bee at Gate of Heaven School are, from left, first row, Noah Mirro, Justin Marshall, Shelby Smith, Cassandra Konopki, Emily Blaum, Jake Adonizio, Liam Freder- ick. Second row, Mrs. Bridget Occhiato, teacher; Maria Khoudary, Michael Boland, Tyler Kukosky, Michael Gatusky, Anna Layaou and Mrs. Lynn Jones, teacher. eventy four students take part in Gate of Heaven Geography Bee Maria Khoudary, Justin Mar- Mirro, Anna Layaou and Tyler eighth grade; and the second- shall, Shelby Smith, Liam Fre- Kukosky. The first-place win- derick, Michael Gatusky, Noah ner was Michael Boland, place winner was Cassandra Konopki, fourth grade. GOH STUDENTS TAKE PART IN PROJECT [through Catholic Social Services of the Scranton Dibeess The students, their families and the Middle School faculty members demonstrated the spirit of giving by donating Christmas gifts to four area children. Filling "wish lists” provided by Catholic Social Services, the Middle School students and teachers made Christmas extra special by purchasing, wrapping and delivering the holiday gifts to the children. Representing the Gate of Heaven School Middle School are several students who helped with the Christmas project. From left, first row, are Christopher Huntington, Monica Morrison, Kurtis Carichner and Brendan Danella. Second row, Summer Love, David To- 'maszewski, Christine Scavone and Maria Khoudary. HAMPSEY WINS GOH SPELLING BEE Gate of Heaven School seventh-grade student Molly.Hampsey, and, sixth-grade student Lauren Slavoski finished in first and second place, respectively, in the Gate of Heaven School Spelling Bee on January 6. Hampsey will represent the school in the regional bee in the Scripps Spelling Bee sponsored by The Times Leader at The Woodlands Inn and Resort on Sunday, March 7. Finalists included fifth-grade students Anthony Khoudary, Nicole Cava- naugh, Shelby Smith; sixth-grade students Lauren Slavoski, Olivia Mennig; seventh grade- student Maria Khoudary; and eighth-grade students Brian Banas and Michele Fromel. From left, are Anthony Khoudary, Maria Khoudary, Nicole Cavanaugh, Michele Fromel, Shelby Smith, Brian Banas, Lauren Slavoski, Molly Hampsey, David Tomaszewski and Olivia Mennig. U sets Movie Night Wc Misericordia University ‘Student Activities Department has announced the campus will begin to offer movies in the recently renovated Lemmond Theater in Walsh Hall. ~~ The schedule includes “Cou- ples Retreat” today, Jan. 24; “Precious” on Feb.7; and “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” on March 14. . All movies will be shown at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission is $1 for Misericordia students with . For more information, call | 674-6411. Winter Instrumental Concert scheduled The Wyoming Seminary Mu- sic Department will present its annual Winter Instrumental . Concert at 4 p.m. today, Jan. 24, in the Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. The program is free and open to the public. For more informa- SCHOOL BRIEFS ID and $2 for the general public. tion, call 270-2190. Center schedules Open House Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center (formerly Trucksville Nursery School), 40 Knob Hill Rd., Trucksville, will hold an Open House Week the week of January 25-30. Families are welcome to tour the center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center will also be open from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday and from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. Participants are asked to call 696-3899 for an appointment. Financial Aid Night set for Dallas HS Dallas Area Senior High School will host a Financial Aid Night presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, in the high school auditorium. This is a very informative Americ ho ae a F TOMORROW "(a musical revue featuring the area’s most talented young performers) January 22 and 23 at 7pm January 24 at 2pm Adults: $12 » Students and Children: $10 ali MN Crare LCR HCI SUL LE 8 EVID 196 Hughes Street ® Swoyersville, PA 18704 Call (570) 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY night for college-bound stu- dents. The Dallas guidance staff invites interested parents to attend to learn about financial assistance for post-secondary planning. Seminary schools host Visitation Day The Wyoming Seminary Up- per School in Kingston and Lower School in Forty Fort are offering a Visitation Day for area schedule a visit, call the Lower elementary, middle and high school students and their fam- ilies on Monday, Feb. 15. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the Lower School and at 8:30 a.m. at the Upper School. Visiting students will attend classes, tour campus and have lunch. Parent tours also will be available. For more information or to School Admissions Office at 718-6610 and the Upper School Admissions Office at 270-2160. Program addresses elder abuse The Luzerne-Wyoming Coun- ties Elder Abuse Task Force of Pennsylvania will host two free elder financial abuse education programs, “Protecting Yourself TAKE THE Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School www.wyomingseminary.org * (570) 270-2160 Up to 15 Scholarships. Financial Aid Available. from Elder Financial Fraud: Don’t Become a Victim!” from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, March 8, in Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall at Misericordia University. To register, call 822-1158. Lunch will be served following the noon workshop and light refreshments will be available at the evening program. Deadline for registration is March 1.
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