PAGE 8 THE DALLAS POST Sunday, March 14, 2010 GEOGRAPHY BEE HELD AT GATE OF HEAVEN Gate of Heaven School recently held its Annual Geography Bee, an annual competition for fourth through eighth-grade stu- dents. Winning this year's competition was Molly Hampsey, a sixth-grade student who will represent Gate of Heaven School in a regional competition at the Diocese of Scranton. Finishing in second-place was Christopher Huntington, a fourth-grade stu- dent, who was recognized as the youngest second-place winner in the history of the school's Geography Bee. From left, are Mrs. Mary Jane Kozick, principal; Molly Hampsey, Christopher Hun- tington and Mrs. Lynn Jones, Geography Bee moderator and fourth-grade teacher. DMS STUDENTS COLLECT ITEMS FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS The Dallas Middle School Student Council recently organized a collection for the people of Haiti an earthquake on the island nation. Students were asked to donate health and hygiene prod- ucts, including toothbrushes, paper towels and soap. Donations will be sent to Haiti to aid earthquake victims. Community mem- bers wishing to donate can contact Mrs. Joan Rakowski at the middle school. From left, are, Matthew Barrett, assistant princi- pal, student organizers Lindsay Oremus, Courtney Wagner and mentary School. Dallas Elementary Science Fair in full force Junior scientists were out in full force as the annual Science Fair was held at the Dallas Elementary School. Students con- ducted experiments and proved theories for all who attended the fair. Above: Fourth-grader Maisie Oldeack tries A.J. Nardone, Joan Rakowski, Student Council advisor; and Tho- mas Duffy, principal. A rg Ross Elementary names January “Students of the Building” Fifteen Ross Elementary School students were recently recognized as the “Students of the Building” for the month of January. The students were rec- ognized in one or more areas in- cluding citizenship, academics and improvement. First row, from left, are Ra- chel Hines, Damion Wildoner, Ceaira Smith, Patrick DePiero, Keara Gallagher and Austin Schuler. Second row, from left, are Tra- cey Stanley, kindergarten teach- er; Alivia Harrison, Jacqueline Davenport, Principal Donald James, Austin Gray, Kara Mar- tin, Hannah Stroud, Sara Schul- er, Olivia Vasey and LeeAnn explaining much about canine anatomy during a science fair at Dallas Elemenatry School. Right: Rachel Strazdus shows off crystals she has grown during a science fair at Dallas Elementary School. CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK PHOTOS/ FOR THE DALLAS POST Tanner Saracino took this skeleton to school to explain the role of calcium in the body during a science fair at Dallas Ele- Fourth-grader Garrett Pall attempts to burst this balloon on a bed of nails during a science fair at Dallas Elementary School. Members of the Misericordia University United Way Steering Committee pose for a picture after announcing the university has raised more than $28,000 for the United Way of Wyoming Valley. Participating in the announcement, from left, are, David Pasqui- ni, student services coordinator, Center for Adult and Continuing Education; Susan Barker, Ph.D., professor and chair of physical therapy; Michael A. MacDowell, president, Misericordia University; Cathy A. Beretski, senior director of resource development, United Way of Wyoming Valley; Stephen Broskoske, Ed.D., associate professor of teacher education; and Pamela Zotynia, ex- ] ecutive director of The ARC of Luzerne |u MISERICORDIA RAISES $28,000 FOR UNITED WAY John Kaplanski, Ethan Adams, Bauer, fifth-grade teacher. County. SCHOOL Luz erne Hi h Pi cal C should call Heidi Sims, Associ- Ginny Piatt Ide at 639-2587 or man Jr./ Sr. High School Band/ p.m. on Wednesday, April 7 in BRIEFS k 18 ate Director of Lower School e-gmide@yahoo.com or Jane music students. For more in- the Catherine Evans McGowan meeting slated Admission, at 718-6610 Cornell Maneval at 477-27150r formation, call 574-6325. Room of the Mary Kintz Bevevi- : . jcman@aol.com. no Library. : The Misericordia University ~~ Will be held at 7 p.m. on Tues- ag for the information night, but Student Activities Department has announced the campus will begin to offer movies in the recently renovated Lemmond Theater in Walsh Hall. The schedule includes “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” at 3 and 8 p.m. today, March 14. Admission is $1 for Miser- icordia students with ID and $2 for the general public. For more information, call 674-6411. Lock-In fundraiser set The Dallas Lock-In Commit- tee will hold a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, at Friendly’s Restaurant in Dallas. A percentage of eat-in or take-out sales from that day will be donated to the Lock-In. The Lock-In is an alcohol-free, drug-free, fully chaperoned, all-night party for the graduat- ing class on June 4. i ee day, March 23, at The Grille in the Luzerne Shopping Center. Representatives from all classes are needed to help plan and promote the all-alumni picnic. The Annual Picnic will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, at the Checker- board Inn Pavilion, 385 Carv- erton Rd., Trucksville. Cost of $15.95 per person will include food and drinks and must be paid in advance. Seminary sponsors Open House Wyoming Seminary Lower School will hold a Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten Open House from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 25, at the school’s Forty Fort campus, 1560 Wyoming Ave. Those interested in attending EE rescheduled The Misericordia University Fine Arts Department concert, Musica Misericordia, has been rescheduled to 7 p.m. on Thurs- day, March 25, in Lemmond Theater in Walsh Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. A light reception will follow the concert. For more informa- tion, call 674-6739. Lake-Lehman reunion meeting The Lake-Lehman High School Class of 1970 will have a reunion meeting at 6:30 p.m. on March 25 at Grotto Pizza at Harvey’s Lake. Anyone who is interested in helping plan the 40th reunion is asked to attend. Contacts are LLL ER SEE LL Band Sponsors plan craft show The Lake Lehman Band Spon- sors will sponsor their annual Spring Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, at the Lake-Lehman Jr. /Sr. High School, Old Route 115, Lehman. Over 100 vendors will offer a variety of handmade jewelry, wood crafts, wreaths, candles, candy, fudge, soaps, lotions, doll clothes, quilted/crocheted piec- es, purses, apparel, folk art, hand-painted and pet-related items. A Chinese auction will feature items donated by all vendors. There will also be a bake sale and a variety of hot foods served in the cafeteria. Admission is free and pro- ceeds will benefit all Lake Leh- -_; benefit Lock-In A rummage sale to benefit the Dallas High School Senior Lock- In will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, at the Dallas High School gymnasi- um. There will be a variety of items ranging form jewelry, clothing, toys, books, household items, furniture and appliances. MU to hold information night Misericordia University in- vites college students interested in transferring to the Back Mountain campus and adult learners who want to start or further their academic and professional careers to come to an information night from 5to 7 registration is not necessary. For more information on transfer options, students are invited to contact Joan Foster, coordinator of transfer recruiting, 674-6255 or e-mail admiss@misericor- dia.edu. Lock-In fundraiser at Py TG.L Friday's Back Mountain residents are asked to support the Dallas High School Grad Lock-In by eating in or taking food out at T.G.1 Friday’s in Wilkes-Barre any Wednesday or Thursday until May 20, 2010. A portion of sales will be donated to the Lock-In and coupons must be presented to servers. Coupons can be printed from the Dallas School District Web site.
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