PAGE 4 THE DALLAS POST Sunday, February 3, 2013 Leah Kaiser 1s MU valedictorian of 2012 Motivated by personal experi- ence, 2012 Misericordia Univer- sity graduate Leah Kaiser knows what she wants and knows what she needs to do to make it happen. The Dallas resident overcame a high school cheerleading inju- ry and channeled her energy in- to academic success and was named class valedictorian of the winter 2012 commencement graduating class. Kaiser earned her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and gave remarks at the com- mencement ceremony held Dec. 16 in the Anderson Sports and Health Center. Her speech took on an artistic viewpoint, relating the academic and personal growth experienced by college students to the statue, “Emerg- ing,” located in Rosenn Plaza on the Misericordia campus. She is continuing her gradu- ate education at Misericordia University in the Doctor of Phys- ical Therapy (DPT) program and is scheduled to earn that de- gree in May 2015. “I am thrilled to receive this honor,” Kaiser said. “This title has given me the confidence that I need to achieve all of my future goals.” As a student in the six-and-a- half-year DPT program, Kaiser chose to major in psychology for her undergraduate degree in or- der to better understand her fu- ture patients’ emotional needs and personal differences. She completed her psycholo- gy practicum in the Activities Department of Mercy Center nursing facility in Dallas where she also logged hours observing in the facility’s physical therapy department for her DPT degree. Additional observation hours for her DPT degree were com- pleted at Pro-Rehabilitation in Leah Kaiser was named the class valedictorian of the Misericordia University winter commencement 2012. Plains . Kaiser is considering a num- ber of career paths, including outpatient and long-term care physical therapy, as well as sports physical therapy. A Dallas High School gradu- ate, Kaiser is the daughter of James and Rhonda Kaiser and the granddaughter of Lorraine and Robert Moore, all of Dallas; and Lucille Kaiser, Wilkes- Barre. ‘Singing Valentines’ are offered Special “Singing Valen- tines” will be delivered on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 by quartets of the Wilkes-Barre Chapter, Barbershop Harmo- ny Society. The “Valentines” are deliv- ered between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. by formal-attired quar- tets performing two songs and presenting candy, a rose and a card from the admirer for $50. Community service projects benefit from the “Singing Valentines.” This year’s benefactor is the St. Vincent DePaul Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre. Information about the “Singing Valentines” may be obtained by calling 285-4810 or 696-3385. Raymond Patsko, left, of Wilkes-Barre, chorus director, and Phil — Brown, of Shavertown, are participants in the Wilkes-Barre Chapter Barbershop harmony society's ‘Singing Valentines’ program. PIZZA PE 16 Carverto Trucksville, Penn 570-69 *Sorry, We Do Not Acc Rev. Shumway notes 95 years Rev. Thurston Shumway was honored on his 95th birth- day Jan. 12 at the Dallas Unit- ed Methodist Church. Rev. Shumway is an active member of the church and vol- unteers at many organiza- tions. He coordinated the VI- SION program at the church for many years and he is a reg- ' | ular volunteer at the St. Vince dePaul Soup Kitchen. He works each week on the Sleeping Bag Project for the homeless and has been a Hab- itat for Humanity volunteer. Rev. Shumway teaches the Adult Sunday School class and, in addition, leads the church services and preaches on Sundays throughout the year. He retired from the active ministry after 20 years of Christian service. His wife of 65 years, Mar- guerite, is also an active mem- ber of the church and a former Sunday School superintend- ent. The Shumways have six children, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Rev. Shumway was present- ed with a certificate honoring him for his service and a recep- tion was held after church to congratulation him on his birthday and his many years of service. Rev. Thurston Shuman and his wife of 65 years, Marguerite, cele- brate his 95th birthday. Misericordia University students receive teaching assignments Brittany Kneal, Shaver- town; Susan Ruotolo, Nox- en; Megan Martin, Shaver- town; and Fred Hockenbu- ry, Dallas. ing classroom assignments for the spring semester during an orientation pro- gram on campus are Tay- lor Lawler, Harveys Lake; Back Mountain students mong Misericordia Uni- versity teacher education majors who recently re- ceived their student teach- - 80 Years Ago, Our Founder Advertised Martz as the Modern Way to Travel. 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