Marywood University Announces Regional Students Accepted to 2024 Fall Dean’s List Marywood University announces the regional students named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List from each of its colleges, including the College of Health Sciences and the Reap College of Creative and Professional Studies. Undergraduate students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-4.00 on 12 or more graded credits merit this academic honor. Students who believe they may have been omitted from this list in error should contact the Academic Affairs Office at academicaffairs@marywood.edu. Students named to the Dean’s List from the College of Health Sciences as declared by Dean Shelby W. Yeager, M.Ed., LAT, ATC, CSCS, include: Joanna Aguirre, Wilkes Barre, PA; Lexi Aho, Vernon, NJ; Reese Allen, New Milford, PA; Valerio Amato, Dupont, PA; Brennan Anderson, Toms River, NJ; Eliza Andrew, Lehighton, PA; Chloe Andricks, Avoca, PA; Gianna Antonelli, Huntingdon Vy, PA; Cassidy Asinski, Waymart, PA; Bella Auchenbach, Robesonia, PA; Ava Aulisio, Old Forge, PA; Joel Ayers, Severn, MD; Lily Ayres, Trumbull, CT; Katie Baker, East Moriches, NY; Emma Bankert, Perkiomenvlle, PA; Jessica Banta, Rockville Ctr, NY; Emma Barone, Springfield, NJ; Jack Baronski, Peckville, PA; Julia Bartron, Coopersburg, PA; Morgan Bell, Hackettstown, NJ; Kieran Beman, East Granby, CT; Jacob Bender, Endwell, NY; Nicole Bessmertnov, Scranton, PA; Bryce Binder, Perkasie, PA; Rachel Black, Mountain Top, PA; Seth Blakiewicz, S Abingtn Twp, PA; David Boeth, Clarks Summit, PA; Vanessa Bompane, E Stroudsburg, PA; Brooke Borgna, Scott Twp, PA; Katelynn Bos, Jim Thorpe, PA; Maggie Braymer, Saegertown, PA; Kyia Brouse, Scranton, PA; Angelina Bruno, Madison Twp, PA; Halle Bryk, Pittston, PA; Emma Budnovitch, Roaring Brook Twp, PA; Joseph Burke, Susquehanna, PA; Bethany Burns, Susquehanna, PA; Tanner Bury, Parksville, NY; Nevaeh Byrd, Stroudsburg, PA; Katie Camacho, Milford, PA; Joseph Cardillo, Dunmore, PA; Brynn Carey, Ransom Twp, PA; Jessica Carpenter, Scranton, PA; Mackenzie Carr, Greentown, PA; Rebecca Castimore, Lords Valley, PA; Emily Ceccacci, Madison Twp, PA; Ashlee Centamore, Lambertville, NJ; Izabella Chmil, Scott Twp, PA; Corey Cicci, Scranton, PA; Holly Cieczko, Shavertown, PA; Samantha Clark, Peckville, PA; Jonah Cogliette, Dunmore, PA; Olivia Coleman, Liverpool, NY; Ryan Coleman, Archbald, PA; Jenna Collins, Duryea, PA; Ethan Cone, Morgantown, PA; Tess Connolly, Miller Place, NY; Lily Connor, Roaring Bk Tp, PA; Alexander Corcoran, Milford, PA; Michael Cost, Scranton, PA; Kylie Coy, Montrose, PA; Callie Cragle, Leraysville, PA; Meghan Cronin, Springfield, PA; Jake Cullen, Huntingdon Vy, PA; Priyanka Dahal, Scranton, PA; Kaitlyn David, Orefield, PA; Erin Day, Oley, PA; Gavin Daye, Mechanicsvlle, MD; Makayla Decker, Avoca, PA; Morgan Decker, Avoca, PA; Alannah Deer, Owego, NY; Christine DelGuercio, Clifton, NJ; Alexis Devanney, Fell Township, PA; Molly Devine, Scranton, PA; Emma Devlin, Staten Island, NY; Sarah Dinnell, Hillsdale, NJ; William DiNoia, Clarks Green, PA; Haylee Docalavich, Tunkhannock, PA; Talia Donati, Wyoming, PA; Todd Dotter, Thornhurst, PA; Todd Dotter, Thornhurst, PA; Hailey Dwyer, Cinnaminson, NJ; Maya Eberly, Mount Wolf, PA; Kathrynrae Einodshofer, Huntingdon, PA; Gabrielle Eldridge, Nanticoke, PA; Makaylah Elliott, Scranton, PA; Eduardo Escobar, Harding, PA; Miriam Esther Sanchez Nava, Scranton, PA; Alexis Ettinger, Staten Island, NY; Myia Evans, Elmhurst Twp, PA; Katilyn Ezerskis, Scott Twp, PA; Alicia Farrell, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Fatou Faye, E Stroudsburg, PA; Nikauri Fernandez, Scranton, PA; Samantha Ferrara, Sayville, NY; Mackenzie Ferry, Pocono Pines, PA; Casey Finnegan, Brielle, NJ; Noah Fontanella, Archbald, PA; Madelyn Franceski, Vandling, PA; Daphne Fraser, Morris, NY; Breanna Frazier, Scott Twp, PA; Brandon Freedman, Fleetwood, PA; Olivia Fryer, Shelton, CT; Dhruvi Fuletra, Plains, PA; Alexis Gage, Elizabethtown, PA; Josie Galella, Tunkhannock, PA; Brianna Garcia, Scranton, PA; Dylan Gault, Sinking Spg, PA; Emerson Gellert, Liverpool, NY; Onious George, Effort, PA; Mohrael Ghabros, Mount Joy, PA; Gianna Giumento, Throop, PA; Ryan Glatzel, New Milford, PA; Amy Gomez Fernandez, Perth Amboy, NJ; Madelyn Gouldey, New Hope, PA; Makayla Gregory, Waymart, PA; Marissa Gregory, Beach Lake, PA; Priscilla Grill, Scranton, PA; Sadie Grochal, Shavertown, PA; Amanda Gross, Moscow, PA; Alyssa Guariglia, Rockaway, NJ; James Guariglia, Pittston, PA; John Guichay, Scranton, PA; Emma Gullstrand, E Stroudsburg, PA; Alyssa Gunning, Hewitt, NJ; Natasya Handijaya, Scranton, PA; Jessica Hanley, Commack, NY; Kortney Harry, Noxen, PA; Caleah Hawley, Eynon, PA; Aliyah Heintzelman, Nescopeck, PA; Stephanie Hicks, Throop, PA; Timothy Higgins, New Milford, PA; Phalen Hill, New Berlin, NY; Riley Hogan, Bronx, NY; Chloie Hollenbach, Linden, PA; Presley Holmes, Pittsburgh, PA; Katherine Horner, Johnstown, PA; Tyler Hoysan, Schnecksville, PA; Ashley Hrywnak, Spring Brook, PA; Shelby Hrywnak, Sprng Brk Twp, PA; Rachel Hunter, New Milford, PA; Kaylee Hysock, Shenandoah, PA; Abbey Jackson, Olyphant, PA; Kaylei Janesko, Scranton, PA; Kylee Jezorwski, Dunmore, PA; Justice Johnson, Laceyville, PA; Sarah Johnson, Throop, PA; Dariane Jones, Factoryville, PA; Lauryn Jones, Rome, PA; Leigha Joseph, Tunkhannock, PA; Cassandra Juliano, Poughkeepsie, NY; Sarah Kagan, Hanover Twp, PA; Will Kalinich, Scranton, PA; Dillon Kane, Collegeville, PA; Autumn Kappes, Dickson City, PA; Katelyn Kapschull, Scranton, PA; Daelyn Karboski, Olyphant, PA; Mycah Katz, Mechanicsburg, PA; Alyssa Kavleski, Ferndale, NY; Abbie Kelly, Mountville, PA; Sofia Kezmarsky, Mahwah, NJ; Kylie Kilgore, Hughesville, PA; Maura Kirkpatrick, Parker, CO; Cassidy Klopchin, Monticello, NY; Emma Kobylanski, Olyphant, PA; Sydney Kondovski, Pompton Lakes, NJ; Carissa Kopenis, Hanover Twp, PA; Noel Korkuti, Clarks Summit, PA; Ian Kovatch, Archbald, PA; Nolan Kozera, Lagrangeville, NY; Kenneth Kraycer, N Scranton, PA; Sarah Kretchmer, Hilton, NY; Mameki Kromah, Blakeslee, PA; Lauren Kruzikas, Ballston Lake, NY; Brandon Kujawski, Jefferson Twp, PA; Jianna Kupstas, Hanover Twp, PA; Kaeden Kusmierz, Laceyville, PA; Matthew Laboranti, Peckville, PA; Alexa Lagree, Bethlehem, PA; Gavin Lamirata, Farmingville, NY; Lauren LaRouche, Bloomsburg, PA; Madison Larue, Montrose, PA; Grace Lehman, White Haven, PA; Johanna Lettera, Macungie, PA; Kaylyn Lewis, Hallstead, PA; Anna Liuzzo, Mayfield, PA; Anthony Llaurado, Dingmans Fry, PA; Jasmine Loury, Scranton, PA; Kathleen Magda, Wilkes Barre, PA; Olivia Mahoney, Lititz, PA; Nicholas Mancuso, Old Forge, PA; Alyssa Marion, Peckville, PA; Haylee Martinez, Dalton, PA; Emma Marvin, Harpursville, NY; Elizabeth Mathias, Wyoming, PA; Morgan Mayne, Eynon, PA; Paige McAndrew, Manlius, NY; Liam McArdle, Oxford, PA; Sara McCormack, Scranton, PA; Ethan McDermott, Coopersburg, PA; Alivia McDonald, Montoursville, PA; Willow McDonald, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Ronan McManus, Milford, PA; Alayna Miller, Shavertown, PA; Brett Miller, Scranton, PA; Lizbeth Moctezuma, Scranton, PA; Amanda Mology, Davenport, FL; Casey Monaghan, Oakdale, NY; Emily Mondak, Peckville, PA; Christina Monroe, Olyphant, PA; Jeremiah Montano, Scranton, PA; Luis Morales, Gouldsboro, PA; Journey Moran, Kingston, PA; Madison Mower, Roaring Brook Twp, PA; Carly Mulroy, Wading River, NY; Grace Murtagh, Olyphant, PA; Sevda Mustapayeva, Scranton, PA; Paige Muzuruk, Youngsville, NY; Fajrun Najih, Blakely, PA; Dakota Nedley, Lehighton, PA; Kaitlynn Nichols, Scott Twp, PA; Lauryn Notari, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Natalie Nowakowski, Scranton, PA; Abbie O’Brien, Scranton, PA; Celeste Orchard, Lake Ariel, PA; Madison Orlando, Allentown, PA; Jenna Orr, Camillus, NY; Jocelyn Otero, Trenton, NJ; Rebecca Ottensman, Nanticoke, PA; Alexis Overholtz, Dunmore, PA; Paige Paffenroth, Port Jervis, NY; Fil Am Jr. Palma, S Sterling, PA; Michelle Pan, Stroudsburg, PA; Victoria Para, Pittston, PA; Isabella Parise, Jessup, PA; Happy Patel, Brodheadsvlle, PA; Raina Patel, Scranton, PA; Allie Pauler, Waymart, PA; Sarah Pavlovicz, Scranton, PA; Samantha Peck, Glen Rock, NJ; Emmersen Peel, Landenberg, PA; Leslie Peralta Tavera, Tobyhanna, PA; Jaidan Perez, Jefferson Twp, PA; Nicole Piccoletti, Pittston Twp, PA; Marzinete Pilch, Archbald, PA; Sabrina Pollock, Pringle, PA; Joshua Ponce, Scott Twp, PA; Amanda Purdy, Cicero, NY; Jack Rafferty, Scranton, PA; Ismriti Rai, Scranton, PA; Connor Rasimovich, Scranton, PA; Paige Redman, Peckville, PA; Brandon Reed, Taylor, PA; Vincent Renna, Staten Island, NY; Uday Reva, Scranton, PA; Matthew Richards, Dallas, PA; Camille Rillstone, Ransom Twp, PA; Emily Rinaldi, Duryea, PA; Natalie Rinaldi, Tobyhanna, PA; Nora Robson, Old Forge, PA; Ermelinda Rojas, New Brunswick, NJ; Samantha Rooney, Clifton Twp, PA; Jordan Rosenberg, Gilbert, PA; Samuel Rosetti, Archbald, PA; Brooke Roth, Livingstn Mnr, NY; Catherine Rowley-Lips, Abington, PA; Kelly Royer, Dunmore, PA; Nicholas Ruiz, Wyomissing, PA; Erin Runkle, Pennsburg, PA; Kaci Ryan, Bloomsburg, PA; Morgan Sakulich, Shavertown, PA; Jena Saleh, Columbia, SC; Jared Sanborn, Poughkeepsie, NY; Alexa Santarsiero, Jefferson Twp, PA; Jordan Saybe, Randolph, NJ; Jenna Scala, Pompton Lakes, NJ; Dana Scandura, Roaring Brook Township, PA; Caris Schneider, Lakewood, OH; Joshua Schriver, Moscow, PA; Victoria Schultz, Baldwinsville, NY; Matthew Searles, Endicott, NY; Gracie Secor, Avoca, PA; Kate Sessler, Staten Island, NY; Kelsey Sholtis, Larksville, PA; Isabel Shore, Mechanicsburg, PA; Briseus Shupp, Harding, PA; Carl Shygelski, Taylor, PA; Victoria Sills, Collegeville, PA; Riley Skelton, Honesdale, PA; Olivia Smith, Glenside, PA; Gianna Snell, Jermyn, PA; Alaina Sokolowski, Cicero, NY; Megan St. Ledger, Jessup, PA; Madeline Stallo, Scranton, PA; Christina Stein, Honesdale, PA; Luke Strong, Trumbull, CT; Emilie Stroud, Wysox, PA; Jadyn Sturniolo, Jefferson, NY; Brianna Sumner, Union Beach, NJ; Cataldo Talutto, Scranton, PA; Destiny Tapia, Wilkes Barre, PA; Phoebe Tarta, Poughkeepsie, NY; Daniel Tiedemann, Manorville, NY; Alyssa Tkacz, South Abington Township, PA; James Togher, Clarks Summit, PA; Margherita Tominovich, Marlborough, CT; JaeAnna Topa, Scranton, PA; Jason Tordy, Wantagh, NY; Noah Trager, Schnecksville, PA; Marie Traverse, Milford, PA; Ryan Turdo, Vestal, NY; Alexis Turner, Clifford Twp, PA; Jade Udzella, Larksville, PA; Emily Umlah, Hanover Twp, PA; Sydney Vanorden, Scranton, PA; Molly Vennie, Hawley, PA; Stephanie Ventura, Wilkes Barre, PA; Anthony Viscomi, Scranton, PA; Alexsandar Visha, Hopatcong, NJ; Alexandra Vitale, Auburn, NY; Tara Waldron, Sussex, NJ; Caitlin Walsh, E Brunswick, NJ; Carly Walters, Springfield, PA; Rebecca Webb, Shoemakersvle, PA; Emily Welsh, Yardley, PA; Cian Wescott, Scranton, PA; Ryanne Wheeler, Lake Ariel, PA; Julia White, Scranton, PA; Shaskia Wibowo, Scranton, PA; Gracie Williams, Bridgeton, NJ; Jenay Wilsen, Hurleyville, NY; Gabriella Wilson, Reading, PA; Samantha Wilson, Dickson City, PA; Madeline Wittig, Frackville, PA; Chloe Wolfe, Prompton, PA; Sarah Wolfe, Moosic, PA; Mia Worrall, Hughesville, PA; Bella Wright, Longmont, CO; Colleen Yanavok, Netcong, NJ; Rachel Yaros, Carbondale, PA; Lauren Youngken, E Stroudsburg, PA; Aleena Zahradnik, Archbald, PA; Leah Zambetti, Yatesville, PA; Abigail Zartman, Williamsport, PA; Sabrina Zieger, Luthvle Timon, MD, and Michael Zuzzio, Archbald, PA. Students named to the Dean’s List from the Reap College of Creative and Professional Studies as declared by Dean James Eckler, M.ARCH, MSAS, include: Emma Adamchak, Swoyersville, PA; Elizabeth Adams, Brackney, PA; Madeline Adams, Brackney, PA; Hanna Adonizio, S Abington Twp, PA; Solomon Adote, Townsend, DE; Ahleana Albrecht, Bloomsburg, PA; Ahleana Albrecht, Bloomsburg, PA; Kaelin Alicea, Saylorsburg, PA; Joshua Alkhas, Hellertown, PA; Lucas Altmire, Bethlehem, PA; Juan Alvarez, Kennett Square, PA; Tatiana Amaral, Roaring Brook Township, PA; Luke Ament, Nazareth, PA; Casey Ames, Clarks Summit, PA; Lila Anderson, Tunkhannock, PA; Lucia Anewalt, Bernville, PA; Mia Angelicola, Waverly Twp, PA; Mackenzie Angst, Long Beach, NY; Olivia Arcuri, S Abington Twp, PA; Nathaniel Armstrong, Clarks Summit, PA; Brooke Arnold, Old Forge, PA; Aniqa Asim, Scranton, PA; Andrew Babinski, Scranton, PA; Mikaela Badner, Fairless Hls, PA; Zoe Badner, Greentown, PA; Travis Bahl, New Albany, PA; Nicholas Baker, Ashburn, VA; Elvin Baloukjy, Catasauqua, PA; Matthew Barletta, Scranton, PA; Colton Barrett, Dunmore, PA; Jake Barrett, Peckville, PA; Brandon Bartley, Mountain Top, PA; Ella Basilio, Milford, PA; Ray Basso, Merchantville, NJ; Austin Bausman, Hallam, PA; Collin Becker, Forest Hill, MD; Luke Beerli, Bethany, CT; Bria Beggin, Jessup, PA; Jocelyn Behan, Queensbury, NY; Brenden Behrens, Throop, PA; Jennifer Bellino, Hopewell Jct, NY; Michael Bello, Bellmore, NY; Ryan Benedict, Elmira Hts, NY; Chase Benjamin, Archbald, PA; Annalee Bergmann, Washington, NJ; Jack Biggs, Fairview, PA; Karolina Bis, E Stroudsburg, PA; Mia Blume, Dunmore, PA; Brayden Bogdon, Larksville, PA; Mia Bonavoglia, Scranton, PA; Michael Bonavoglia, Dunmore, PA; Abigail Bonczek, Clarks Summit, PA; Ella Boney, Bark River, MI; Brooke Bongiovanni, Easthampton, MA; Gabriel Bonocore, Tafton, PA; Melissa Bostjancic, Asbury, NJ; Timothy Bowerman, Rochester, NY; Tonnelle Bradish, Laceyville, PA; Sarah Bradley, Dillsburg, PA; Lindsey Brandebura, Carnegie, PA; Faith Bravo, Dunmore, PA; Esmeralda Brito Romero, West Hazleton, PA; Emma Brooks, Palmyra, NY; Jocelyn Brotzman, White Haven, PA; Joseph Brown, Dunmore, PA; Ryan Brown, Kennett Square, PA; Julie Bryan, Lake Ariel, PA; Megan Buckley, Staten Island, NY; Caitlyn Burdick, Waymart, PA; Lenae Burkhard, Orwigsburg, PA; Brennan Burnside, Scranton, PA; Samuel Busichio, Randolph, NJ; Aileen Byrons, Goshen, NY; Joel Cali, Old Forge, PA; Paige Campbell, Mechanicsburg, PA; Bryan Cano, Scranton, PA; Miranda Cantor, Holland, PA; Ashley Capone, Scranton, PA; Kendel Card, Stroudsburg, PA; Brandon Carlson, Lakeville, PA; Thomas Carroll, Collegeville, PA; Gabrielle Carter, Sewell, NJ; June Case, Denville, NJ; William Casey, Allison Park, PA; Michael Cassandra, Scranton, PA; Christopher Cassidy, Milford, PA; Emma Catrambone, Havertown, PA; Lucca Cerminaro, Fell Township, PA; Hajer Chaibi, Scranton, PA; Emily Chamberlain, Luzerne, PA; Ryan Chambers, Matawan, NJ; Tara Charette, Netcong, NJ; Sephora Charlot, Scranton, PA; Lauren Charuka, Hamburg, NJ; Phoebe Cheesman, Dalton, PA; Alex Chickson, West Pittston, PA; Alex Chickson, West Pittston, PA; Nicholas Chieffo, Easton, PA; Emily Chmakov, Gouldsboro, PA; Maya Chorba, Peckville, PA; Meilei Cianfrocco, Warwick, NY; Thomas Ciccotti, Dunmore, PA; Maria Cicerini, Jefferson Twp, PA; Anna Cipriano, Scranton, PA; Gabriele Ciullo, Old Forge, PA; Lauren Ciullo, Clarks Green, PA; Olivia Ciullo, Dunmore, PA; Vito Ciullo, Scranton, PA; Mikaela Clark, Dillon, CO; Paige Clark, Brackney, PA; Jade Clarke, Scranton, PA; Hannah Coates, Scranton, PA; Hannah Cogan-Stephenson, Perkasie, PA; Rebecca Cohick, Newville, PA; Abby Cole, Lykens, PA; Isabella Coleman, Factoryville, PA; Ashley Conaway, Hvre De Grace, MD; Maile Concepcion, Philadelphia, PA; Brianna Conniff, Archbald, PA; Gavin Connor, Carbondale, PA; McKenzie Connor, Childs, PA; Michael Conoscenti, Pompton Plains, NJ; Christopher Conserette, Peckville, PA; Chloe Conway, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Garrett Cordner, Susquehanna, PA; Antonio Cortes, Shirley, NY; Antonio Cortes, Shirley, NY; Elizabeth Cowgill, Waverly Twp, PA; Zoey Cramer, Susquehanna, PA; Shannon Croll, Milford, PA; Isaac Curry, Boalsburg, PA; Jocelyn Dames, Washington, PA; Ryder Dapolito, Apalachin, NY; Abigail Davis, Wilkes-Barre, PA; Carly Davis, Waldorf, MD; Katrina Davis, Throop, PA; Preston Davison, Wind Gap, PA; Thomas Day, Moosic, PA; Maria Elena De Los Santos, Round Rock, TX; Angelina De Risi, East Stroudsburg, PA; Andrew Debello, Northwood, NH; Aviel Decastro, Scranton, PA; Victoria Delgado, Stratford, CT; Christian Diaz, Covington Twp, PA; Cristopher Diaz Hilario, Hazleton, PA; Logan Dick, New Milford, PA; Tehya Dietrich, Carbondale, PA; Alfonse DiGiacomo, Coatesville, PA; Vincent Dipaul, Otisville, NY; Macrina Dolinish, Old Forge, PA; Cali Domin, Jefferson Twp, PA; Collin Dougherty, Shavertown, PA; Morgan Dougherty, Logan Twp, NJ; Andrew Dovin, Friendsville, PA; Ava Drahusz, Wilmington, DE; Kyle Driscoll, Roaring Bk Tp, PA; Molly Driscoll, Roaring Bk Tp, PA; Jasyae Duncan, Philadelphia, PA; Kathryn Duncan, Westfield, NJ; Nhung Duong, Scranton, PA; Emily Duris, Monroe Twp, PA; London Durkin, Peckville, PA; Tyler Durling, Wolcott, CT; Julie Eggleston, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Mila Elash, Boiling Spgs, PA; Kaitlynn Elders, Greentown, PA; Sabrina Endriss, Scranton, PA; Harrison Engart, Hatboro, PA; Megan Engle, Roseto, PA; Molly Englehardt, Sparta, NJ; Catarina English, Easton, PA; Madelyn Errichiello, Boonton, NJ; Jayden Evans, Olyphant, PA; Kayleigh Evans, Taylor, PA; Madison Evans, Cressona, PA; Matthew Fagnant, East Granby, CT; Ellen Fago, Hawley, PA; Kyle Falcon, Mohnton, PA; Laura Farber, Pittston, PA; Isabelle Feliciani, Telford, PA; Elaine Felipe Olivares, Scranton, PA; Dilenny Feliz, Peckville, PA; Brianna Feltch, Hanover, PA; Stephanie Fenescey, Montrose, PA; Kalie Fernandez-Naughton, New Berlin, NY; Dominique Ferraro, Jessup, PA; Anthony Ferrone, Beacon, NY; Brenna Fester, Berwick, PA; Colette Fetter, Kintnersville, PA; Emma Field, Scranton, PA; Avery Fiorillo, Clarks Summit, PA; Peyton Fischer, Lancaster, PA; Caleb Fisher, Palmyra, PA; Emma Fisher, Camp Hill, PA; Bridgette Flannery, Lake Ariel, PA; Caroline Flynn, E Montpelier, VT; Kadyn Forkal, Springville, PA; Alison Fortuner, Carbondale, PA; Jane Fox, Altoona, PA; Jolie Fraggetta, Milford, PA; Brendan Franko, Sussex, NJ; Sabrina Frazer, Islip, NY; Kami Frindt, Hawley, PA; Ethan Frutchey, Clarks Summit, PA; Jeremy Fuchs, Mc Lean, VA; Austin Gagnon, Burlington, NJ; Gianni Gaitan, Cresco, PA; Anastasia Galko, Roaring Brook Twp, PA; Carleigh Galliford, Lake Ariel, PA; Estrella Galvan, Scranton, PA; Jake Gariepy, Fairfield, CT; Scott Gartley, Toms River, NJ; Anthony Gelabert, Mastic Beach, NY; Henry Gentchos, Grand Isle, VT; Elizabeth Gething, Old Forge, PA; Americo Giannetti, Seaside Park, NJ; Maxim Gingo, Shavertown, PA; Alex Gitto, Morristown, NJ; Faith Givens, Laurel, DE; Josh Godlewski, Taylor, PA; Marin Goldfarb, Glenside, PA; Daniel Gomez, Scranton, PA; Dominique Gomez Juarez, Scranton, PA; Nicholas Gowarty, Scranton, PA; Angelina Goyne, Shavertown, PA; Brody Graff, Northampton, PA; Jacob Grande, Dunmore, PA; Kelsey Green, Nescopeck, PA; Alexander Groff, Cherry Hill, NJ; Madilyn Grose, Bethlehem, PA; Nathan Grosvenor, Kingsley, PA; Zachary Grosvenor, Kingsley, PA; Christian Guevara, Inwood, NY; Mason Gumble, Tafton, PA; Emily Gunsel, Hauppauge, NY; Andres Gutierrez, Pembroke Pnes, FL; Faith Halladay, Massena, NY; Destiny Hallock, Throop, PA; Charles Hamm, Waverly Twp, PA; Justin Hartz, Orwigsburg, PA; Corrin Hasty, South Berwick, ME; Karley Heid, Peckville, PA; Emily Henry, Stanfordville, NY; Dillon Hereth, Westminster, MD; Luz Hernandez, Southampton, NY; Laura Hertzler, Lewisberry, PA; Kaitlyn Hicks, Shippensburg, PA; Nicholas Hilenski, Woodbridge, NJ; Jocelyn Hittle, Morgantown, PA; Marissa Hoffman, Zion Grove, PA; Zachary Hoffmann, Boca Raton, FL; Carolyn Hopkins, Clarks Summit, PA; Meredith Horst, East Earl, PA; Maxwell Hott, Westminster, MD; Liam Housley, Old Forge, PA; Zachary Houston, Exeter, PA; Colby Hughes, Scranton, PA; Dylan Huntt, Leonardtown, MD; Dylan Hynes, Manahawkin, NJ; Corey Iyoob, Jessup, PA; Emily James, Hanover Twp, PA; Michael Janicelli, New Milford, PA; Joseph Jara, Lake Ariel, PA; Lindsey Jason, Olyphant, PA; Kyle Jenkins, Scranton, PA; Matthew Jesse, Dallas, PA; Matthew Jesse, Dallas, PA; Evan Jimenez, Bronx, NY; Maria Johnson, Wantage, NJ; Bo Judson, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Bo Judson, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Corrine Justick, Jefferson Twp, PA; Delaney Kaeb, N Abingtn Twp, PA; Emily Kaeb, Archbald, PA; Olivia Kaschak, Archbald, PA; Shelby Kaschak, Jermyn, PA; Kiera Keating, Staten Island, NY; Jatym Keller, Kingston, PA; Joseph Keller, Center Valley, PA; Aiden Kelly, Fell Township, PA; Madison Kelly, Toms River, NJ; Emma Kempsey, Middletown, NY; Riley Kennedy, Richboro, PA; Kaitlyn Kenney, Effort, PA; Madelynn Kessler, Broken Arrow, OK; Megan Kielar, Carbondale, PA; Aiden Kilkenny, Holbrook, NY; Emma Kim, Ellicott City, MD; Benjamin Kime, Hanover, PA; Delaney King, Concord, NH; Jenna King, East Hampton, NY; Danielle Kintzer, Mohnton, PA; Ian Klahre, Clearville, PA; Stephanie Klemick, Emmaus, PA; Karyn Klocko, Honesdale, PA; Eleanor Kloss, Sprng Brk Twp, PA; Michael Kobierecki, Dickson City, PA; Charlotte Koch, Neffs, PA; Dakota Koch, Nazareth, PA; Mason Koch, Phoenixville, PA; Matthew Kokinda, Lansford, PA; Esther Korkuti, Clarks Summit, PA; Samantha Kraft, Ambler, PA; Rian Krasman, Elkton, MD; Matthew Kubasti, Hunlock Creek, PA; Brett Kugler, Wilkes Barre, PA; Brett Kugler, Wilkes Barre, PA; Cameron Kuntz, Slatington, PA; Justine Kuszewski, Catonsville, MD; Sara Labar, Scranton, PA; Madison Labatch, Montoursville, PA; Cydney Lahr, Herndon, PA; Connor Laity, Lake Ariel, PA; Kaitlyn Lampke, Saylorsburg, PA; Luke Landis, Leola, PA; Braden Law, Plymouth, PA; Alivia Lawless, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Cormac Lawrence, Belmar, NJ; Jaedyn Laws, Brookhaven, PA; Alexys Lazuka, Scranton, PA; Pyper Lechleitner, Stillwater, PA; Mercedes Lee, Noxen, PA; Thomas Lee, Scranton, PA; Nikolas Leibkuchler, Miami, FL; Giorgena Lema Sumba, Scranton, PA; Daniel Leonard, Lititz, PA; Julianne Leonard, Lititz, PA; Sage Lesh, Scranton, PA; Megan LeTellier, Hamburg, NJ; Felix Lettini, Clarks Summit, PA; Eleora Levinson, Cornwall, NY; Rylie Lewis, Nanticoke, PA; Hope Libuser, Manorville, NY; Catelyn Lieser, Hudson, OH; Margaret Lobban, Newton, NJ; Michel Loftin, Atlanta, GA; Maritza Loja, Stroudsburg, PA; Camryn Long, Hummelstown, PA; Hunter Long, Simpson, PA; Nicholas Longwell, Poughkeepsie, NY; Jenna Loomis, Peckville, PA; Matthew Lorenzetti, Throop, PA; Meghanne Louisy, Scranton, PA; Autumn Lovett, Philadelphia, PA; Jodi Lowthert, Long Pond, PA; James Lucia, Covington Twp, PA; Isabella Luongo, Old Forge, PA; Kathleen Lynott, Scranton, PA; Ashlyn Maas, Carbondale, PA; Samantha Magan, Norwood, MA; Angelina Maglio, Spring Brook Twp, PA; Luke Magnotta, Roaring Bk Tp, PA; Shannon Maiello, Flanders, NJ; Jaylene Maisonet, Tobyhanna, PA; Hudson Malinowski, Waymart, PA; Aubrey Mangan, Scranton, PA; Marissa Manza, E Stroudsburg, PA; Alex Marcin, Dallas, PA; Jordyn Mark, Peckville, PA; Eliza Markley, Ridley Park, PA; Lydia Marotti, West Pittston, PA; James Marsh, Duryea, PA; Riley Marshall, Scranton, PA; Chase Martin, Chambersburg, PA; Sarah Martin, Archbald, PA; Nelly Martinez, Scranton, PA; Jade Marzolino, Scranton, PA; Jayden Matute, Scranton, PA; Danielle May, Madison Twp, PA; Mercedes McAvoy, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Jack McCabe, Old Forge, PA; Coleman McCain, Great Bend, PA; Michael McCann, Roaring Brook, PA; Alexander McCarey, Paramus, NJ; Cecilia McDonald, Binghamton, NY; Chloe McDougall, Damascus, OR; Thomas McGlynn, Mt Arlington, NJ; Leah McKay, Sinking Spg, PA; Sarah McLain, Greenfild Twp, PA; Emily McLaughlin, Auburn, NY; Emma McNally, Olyphant, PA; Faith Meals, Fleetwood, PA; Isaiah Meals, Fleetwood, PA; Nicholas Mecca, Dunmore, PA; Kirsten Melton, Scranton, PA; Mia Menzzasalma, Monroe, NY; Silas Merrill, Knoxville, MD; Jack Messina, Ringtown, PA; Jocelyn Meyer, Hanover, PA; Madeline-Claire Meyer, Oxford, NJ; Domenic Meyers, Scranton, PA; Marina Miesko, Sprng Brk Twp, PA; Mary Miles, Pittston, PA; Thomas Milewski, Jefferson Twp, PA; Kevin Milkiewicz, Exton, PA; Bailey Millard, New Milford, PA; Hailey Miller, New Milford, PA; Olivia Miller, Muncy, PA; Ryan Miller, Scranton, PA; Lauren Mills, Swedesboro, NJ; Veronica Mina, York, PA; Samantha Mitchell, Lakeville, PA; Mackenzie Mitchko, Olyphant, PA; Emma Monahan, Fell Township, PA; Lexi Moncinelli, Mayfield, PA; Frances Monroe, Baldwinsville, NY; Sydney Montgomery, Ellicott City, MD; Jillian Mooney, Dunmore, PA; Isabelle Morales, Bethlehem, PA; Kevin Morales, Scranton, PA; Brendan Moran, Wantagh, NY; Hunter Moran, Duryea, PA; Nolla Morawiec, E Stroudsburg, PA; Macey Morcom, Moscow, PA; Susanna Morel Almonte, Scranton, PA; Owen Morgan, Jermyn, PA; Paige Morgan, Olyphant, PA; Angelina Morizzo, Manahawkin, NJ; Sampson Moyik, New York, NY; Riley Mulherin, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Connor Mulhern, Duryea, PA; Samantha Munson, Old Forge, PA; Alexandra Murphy, Orwigsburg, PA; Jacob Muth, E Stroudsburg, PA; Yamile Nader, Beaver Mdws, PA; Maggie Nagle, Forest City, PA; Anna Napoli, Delran, NJ; Sage Napolitano, Boonton, NJ; Carter Nasso, Myersville, MD; Joshua Neary, E Stroudsburg, PA; Madelynn Neiderer, Fairfield, PA; Danielle Nemeth, Spring City, PA; Taylor Neri, Carbondale, PA; Maurice Nicholas, Scranton, PA; David Nichols, Scott Twp, PA; Blake Nickel, Shermans Dale, PA; Rebecca Nieto, Hawley, PA; Robin Niland, Scranton, PA; Zarrukh Nizomiddinov, Cliffwood, NJ; Gabriella Nowak, Hackettstown, NJ; Marissa Nowak, Exeter, PA; Jessica Nowakowski, Duryea, PA; Deanna Nutting, Marcellus, NY; Lauren O’Brien, Pittston, PA; Alexandria O’Halloran, Jessup, PA; Alexander Ombongi, Danville, PA; Emily Orlando, Scranton, PA; Nick Oruska, Montrose, PA; Deanna Osmon, Drexel Hill, PA; Madison Ostir, Tunkhannock, PA; Cecelia Otis, Olyphant, PA; Julie Pabst, Scranton, PA; Rosalyn Page, Coudersport, PA; Gina Palermo, Eynon, PA; Kate Pallas, Bethel, CT; Dominick Palma, Old Forge, PA; Mario Paoli, New Castle, DE; David Paramo, Scranton, PA; Maive Pawelski, Dunmore, PA; Mary Pegarella, Duanesburg, NY; Casey Penzone, Jermyn, PA; Elizabeth Peplowski, Ringwood, NJ; Ariana Agosto Pereira, Springfield, PA; Ana Perez, Scranton, PA; Andrew Perez, Eagle Bridge, NY; Chloe Perko, Bear Creek, PA; Julia Perpetua, Oxford, PA; Ava Perrins, Throop, PA; Kailee Perry, Carbondale, PA; Julia Pesotine, Hughestown, PA; Benjamin Peters, Southampton, NJ; Claire Petri, Coopersburg, PA; Morgan Petrochko, Elmhurst Twp, PA; Logan Pfaff, Scranton, PA; Matthew Pfohl, Scranton, PA; Ariana Pillier, Tobyhanna, PA; Derek Plata, Scranton, PA; Derek Plata, Scranton, PA; Nicholas Ploskon, Bel Air, MD; Angel Popko, Dickson City, PA; Ragan Poplawski, Nicholson, PA; Julie Potter, Havertown, PA; Maggie Powell, Cochecton, NY; Zachary Pramik, Westminster, MD; Zachary Pramik, Westminster, MD; Zachary Price, Scranton, PA; Zachary Price, Scranton, PA; Rebecca Prowse, Butler, NJ; Chloe Pugh, Mountain Top, PA; Randall Rabb, Carbondale, PA; Anaid Ramirez, Effort, PA; Matthew Ramirez, Felton, DE; Joshua Ramos, Mahanoy City, PA; Joshua Ramos, Mahanoy City, PA; Sunita Rani, Bethlehem, PA; Katelyn Ravert, Elizabethtown, PA; Ryan Razavi, New York, NY; Ryan Razavi, New York, NY; Ethan Reccek, Easton, PA; Elyse Rehder, Clarks Summit, PA; Owen Reilly, Middletown, NY; Emma Renard, Dunmore, PA; Ryan Repecki, Olyphant, PA; Sabrina Resuta, Chalfont, PA; Alondra Reynoso Matos, Perth Amboy, NJ; Derrick Ricci-Riner, White Hse Sta, NJ; Ethan Rickard, Honesdale, PA; Kailey Rillstone, Ransom Twp, PA; Austin Rinehart, Annville, PA; Anna Rinehimer, Nescopeck, PA; Ashley Rivera Rivera, Duryea, PA; Axel Rivera, Syracuse, NY; Conchita Marguerita Xin Zhen Rivera, Hilo, HI; Esmeralda Rivera, Scranton, PA; Collin Roberts, Newville, PA; Hunter Robertson, Dunmore, PA; Emilee Robinson, S Abington Twp, PA; Xane Romano, Eatontown, NJ; Charlotte Roscher, Royersford, PA; Kiyonna Rosencrans, Scranton, PA; Ericka Rosengrant, Exeter, PA; Emily Rowe, Forty Fort, PA; Katie Rowlands, West Wyoming, PA; Emily Ruggles, Damascus, PA; John Russo, Milford, PA; Ceyonna Rybitski, Scranton, PA; Bryce Ryder, Lewisburg, PA; Gina Sacco, Holtsville, NY; Sydney Salvacion, Hillsborough, NJ; Brandon Sanchez, Nyack, NY; Joseph Sanfilippo, Wyoming, PA; Abigail Sankus, Wilkes Barre, PA; Avianna Santarelli, Archbald, PA; Marley Sarafinko, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Abigail Saverslak, Dickson City, PA; Autumn Savitski, Shavertown, PA; Sheamus Scanlan, Scranton, PA; Marina Schaeffer, La Plata, MD; Zoe Schaffer, Coopersburg, PA; Brielle Scheland, Old Forge, PA; Santo Schiavone, Clarks Summit, PA; Jaime Scholl, Hazle Township, PA; Aiden Schuler, Staten Island, NY; Marissa Schuler, Harveys Lake, PA; Lia Schwenk, Dunmore, PA; Madeline Scott, Whitehall, PA; Mia Scotti, Taylor, PA; Melissa Scrima, Orangeburg, NY; McKenna Seavey, Endicott, NY; Angelina Servino, Lake Ariel, PA; Aartie Sewah, Scranton, PA; Sarah Shafer, Binghamton, NY; Elizabeth Shaw, Sayre, PA; Daniel Shea, Scranton, PA; Kiara Sheetz, Peoria, IL; , , ; Mattalyn Shriver, Claysville, PA; Sidney Shurgin, Ronkonkoma, NY; Jessica-May Siciliano, Eastchester, NY; Jada Siino, Newfoundland, PA; Shahzaib Sikandar, Scranton, PA; Haylee Sileo, Dunmore, PA; Taylor Simpson, Dunmore, PA; Zachary Skiles, Sykesville, MD; Gracie Slaven, Moosic, PA; Nadia Slish, Honesdale, PA; Cassandra Slusser, Bloomsburg, PA; Maxwell Slusser, Berwick, PA; Kevin Slywka, Moscow, PA; Adriana Smargiassi, Scott Twp, PA; Abigail Smith, Maine, NY; Andrew Smith, Archbald, PA; Aspen Smith, Montrose, PA; Darrell Smith, Pleasant Mt, PA; Kaitlyn Smith, Merrick, NY; Gabrielle Snee, Olyphant, PA; Gary Snyder, Madison Twp, PA; Todd Snyder, Meshoppen, PA; Sophia Soneghete Vivas, Scarsdale, NY; Nevaeh Sorensen, Scott Township, PA; Emily Spencer, Shavertown, PA; Emily Spencer, Shavertown, PA; Grace Spisso, Taylor, PA; Vincent Stazzone, Kings Park, NY; Adam Stefl, Elizabeth, PA; Riley Steinbugl, Altoona, PA; Kyle Stejskal, Bethel, CT; Kailey Stevenson, Montrose, PA; Bryn Stiles, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Italia Storey, Scranton, PA; Natalie Storm, Chambersburg, PA; Andrew Straka, Peckville, PA; Connor Straka, Peckville, PA; Milana Straub, Shickshinny, PA; Julia Strohm, Leola, PA; Jakub Stromko, Tobyhanna, PA; Paige Stryshak, Milltown, NJ; Antonia Summa, Dunmore, PA; Jessica Sunar, Scranton, PA; Soren Svanson, Red Hill, PA; Natalie Sweeney, Jessup, PA; Jonelle Symonies, Carbondale, PA; Alexandra Taffera, Moscow, PA; Olivia Talarico, Frankfort, NY; Victoria Talarico, Quincy, MA; Maeve Talbot, Sherrill, NY; Kevin Talley, Lake Ariel, PA; Carissa Tallo, Dunmore, PA; Joseph Taraschuk, Honesdale, PA; Miranda Taveras, Roselle Park, NJ; Jannelys Tejada, Hazleton, PA; Emma Theriault, Netcong, NJ; Olivia Thomas, Old Forge, PA; Samantha Thomas, Factoryville, PA; Samantha Thomas, Crownsville, MD; Trevor Thomas, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Kathryn Thornton, Simpson, PA; Abigail Torres, Belvidere, NJ; Sharon Trimble, Parkesburg, PA; Gloria Truong, Scranton, PA; Stephanie Ulitchney, Olyphant, PA; Kaylee Urso, Old Forge, PA; Peter Valcukas, E Stroudsburg, PA; Jaida Valdez, Scranton, PA; Owen Vankirk, Lewisburg, PA; Nicola Veniamin, Waverly Township, PA; Alexandra Viering, Landenberg, PA; Elizabeth Vito, Dupont, PA; Brianna Voyer, Mineola, NY; Jared Wade, Easton, PA; John Walsh, Clarks Green, PA; Julia Walsh, Scranton, PA; Mira Walsh, Scranton, PA; Shawn Walter, Vestal, NY; Caroline Walters, Springfield, PA; Justine Walters, Roaring Bk Tp, PA; Kenneth Ward, Scranton, PA; Connor Watkins, Montrose, PA; Brendan Weber, Shillington, PA; Victoria Weber, S Sterling, PA; Benjamin Werle, Meshoppen, PA; Emma Wesley, Wilkes Barre, PA; Anna White, Lititz, PA; Mia Wilkus, Scranton, PA; Abigail Wilson, Scranton, PA; Jayce Wilson, Spotsylvania, VA; Savana Wilson, Throop, PA; Victoria Wilson, Freehold, NJ; Christian Winkler, Jermyn, PA; Madison Winn, Waymart, PA; Zachary Witte, Lakeville, PA; Joby Wojton, Royersford, PA; Sean Wolfe, Nanticoke, PA; Linda Yardolo, Landing, NJ; Molly Yatchyshyn, Bernville, PA; Hayden Yedlowski, Oakdale, PA; Kyra Yergey, Fleetwood, PA; Maggie Yerkes, Milanville, PA; Julia Zadzura, Archbald, PA; Rachel Zarubski, Dunmore, PA; Jason Zeller, Smithtown, NY; Jenna Zerilli, Effort, PA; Yuan Zhou, Scranton, PA; Libby Zick, New Milford, PA, and Anna Zuby, Peckville, PA.
Leadership Lackawanna, Opportunities to Support the Core in the Community all Month Long Starting February 1 | Support the Core Class Project to assist Griffin Pond Animal Shelter This Weekend: February 2 | Support the Core Class Project to restore the Carbondale Train Station. Next Weekend: February 8 | Support the Core Class Project to assist the Scranton Counseling Center. February 14 | Support the Core Class Project to Renovate Imagine NEPA Performing Arts Backstage
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Hosts Guns N’ Roses Bingo Griffin Pond Animal Shelter is happy to announce our Guns N’ Roses Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at The Scranton Holiday Inn, 200 Tigue Street, Dunmore, Pa. 18512. Doors open at 3 p.m., and games begin at 5 p.m. Tickets are available on our website at https://www.griffinpondanimalshelter.com/event-details/guns-n-roses-bingo-2024. There will be 16 regular bingo games, specials, a 50/50 drawing, and raffles. All proceeds will benefit Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, which takes in the homeless, neglected, abused, elderly, and injured animals that come into our care each day. Please come out and support Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.
Wayne Bank Promotes Ryan French to Executive Vice President Jim Donnelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan French to Executive Vice President and Director of Human Resources. “I’m thrilled to announce this promotion of Ryan. Through expert leadership and performance management, he has demonstrated his dedication to the Bank, our customers, and employees. He continues to develop and implement effective HR policies, streamlining our efforts and creating a positive work environment here at Wayne Bank,” said Mr. Donnelly. French joined Wayne Bank in 2009 as Assistant Vice President and Director of Human Resources. In this new role, he will continue to take on expanded responsibilities and excel in advancing the strategic goals of the Bank. French holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from King’s College, providing a strong foundation for his leadership in talent development and organizational success. French resides in Waymart with his wife, Stephanie, and their three children, Molly, Cameron, and Reagan.
University of Scranton Online Business Graduate Programs Among Best in U.S. U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Online Graduate Programs” ranked The University of Scranton’s online master’s degree programs in business (excluding MBA) at No. 51 and its online MBA program at No. 128 in the nation. In addition to an overall rank, U.S. News also ranked programs by the criteria categories used in its methodology. For online master’s degree programs in business, Scranton ranked No. 28 for the “student excellence” category, which looked at acceptance rates and the work experience and undergraduate GPA of students, and No. 33 for the “student engagement” category, which looked at graduation rates, class size, one-year retention rates, and best practices such as accreditation by AACSB International, among other factors. For the MBA program, Scranton ranked No. 105 for “student excellence.” This is the 14th consecutive year that U.S. News ranked the University’s online programs among the best in the nation. The methodology used by U.S. News to determine the ranking has changed several times throughout the years. For the 2025 Best Online Programs ranking, which published Jan. 21, U.S. News reviewed statistical information submitted by schools. The criteria used by U.S. News to rank online business and MBA programs included student engagement (30 percent); peer reputation score (25 percent); faculty credentials and training (15 percent); student excellence (15 percent); and student services and technology (15 percent). Scranton offers online MBA degrees in accounting, business analytics, enterprise resource planning, finance, healthcare management, human resources management, international business and supply chain management; master’s degrees in accountancy, applied behavior analysis, business analytics, cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity, finance, health administration, health informatics, human resources management, dual MBA/MHA degree, nursing and speech-language pathology, in addition to graduate certificates. In other U.S. News publications,Scranton has been ranked among the top 10 “Best Regional Universities in the North” for 31 consecutive years. U.S. News ranked Scranton No. 6 among regional universities in the north in its 2025 guidebook and No. 6 for “Best Undergraduate Teaching,” a selection of the top colleges in the nation that express a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
United Way VITA Tax Preparation Program The United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike is proud to announce the return of its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, beginning on February 4, 2025. This free service is available to qualifying individuals and families, offering assistance with tax preparation to help maximize refunds and ease the burden of filing. The VITA Program provides free tax preparation services to individuals and families with an annual income of $67,000 or less. Certified volunteers trained by the IRS will assist in preparing and electronically filing both federal and state tax returns. This service is designed to ensure participants receive the full benefits they are entitled to, including tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC). “We’re thrilled to, once again, support and administer the VITA Program. Continuing to help families and individuals in our community navigate the tax season with ease,” said Gary Drapek, President & CEO of United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike. “This program not only saves participants money on tax preparation fees but also helps them take advantage of critical tax credits that can provide much-needed financial relief.” Program Details: Start Date: February 4, 2025 Eligibility: Households earning $67,000 or less annually Appointments: Appointments are required. Call 570.602.3133, 866.662.8887, or visit uwlc.net/initiative/volunteer-income-tax-assistance-vita to schedule. For more information about the VITA Program, eligibility requirements, or volunteer opportunities, please visit https://uwlc.net/initiative/volunteer-income-tax-assistance-vita/.
UNC Receives $60,000 Grant from the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund UNC is excited to announce the receiving a generous $60,000 grant from the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund to support our Leaders in Training (LIT) Program. UNC’s LIT Program is a distinctive leadership education and empowerment initiative aimed at helping disadvantaged youth, ages 13 through 18, build the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in life. Participants develop into productive citizens, critical thinkers, and leaders through mentorship, education, and a strong support network. Our program’s impact is clear, with 100% of LIT Seniors graduating high school in 2024. In addition to its core programming, our LIT Program now provides post-graduate support, including continued mentorship, case management, and scholarships for work- and school-related needs. This contribution from the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund will help ensure the continued success which has positively impacted on the lives of hundreds of young people in the community.
The Dime Bank 2024 Dividend Results Dimeco, Inc. (OTCQX: DIMC), the parent holding company of The Dime Bank, announces unaudited financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Total assets increased $90 million or 9.1% from the end of 2023 to $1.080 billion as of December 31, 2024. The loan portfolio ended the year at $775 million, an increase of $52.9 million or 7.3% from the year prior. Deposits also increased year-over-year to $911 million, a gain of $84.5 million or 10.2%. Dimeco’s 2024 net income of $12.9 million was $2.1 million or 19.5% greater than 2023, resulting in earnings per share of $5.12. Net income at this level produced a return on average assets of 1.25% and a return on average equity of 12.61%, an increase of 12.6% and 6.5%, respectively. Stockholders’ Equity also increased 8.5% to $107 million. The 2024 dividend payout ratio was 31.64% providing a yield of 4.08%, with year-to-date dividends totaling $1.62 per share. President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Bochnovich stated, “I am excited to share our financial achievements for 2024. It was a year of noteworthy progress for Dimeco, Inc., marked by numerous positive outcomes. We sustained our robust growth trajectory through sound and prudent banking practices. Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the future and confident that the momentum we built in 2024 will carry into 2025. Our commitment to our communities and shareholders is paramount. We value your ongoing support and unwavering dedication.”
Showcase Selected as an Alternate for 2025 SXSW Pitch Showcase has been honored as an alternate in the prestigious 2025 SXSW Pitch competition in the Entertainment, Media, Sports & Content division. The SXSW Pitch, presented by KPMG, is a globally renowned platform for innovative startups to present their cutting-edge technology to top investors, media, and a panel of expert judges. As one of over 70 finalists and alternates chosen across nine competitive categories, Showcase joins a distinguished group of early-stage companies making waves in their industries. Since its inception, SXSW Pitch alumni have collectively raised over $23.2 billion in funding, with success stories that include tech giants like Siri and Klout. The SXSW Pitch Finals will take place March 8–10, 2025, in Austin, TX, where finalists will compete for recognition and awards, announced during the SXSW Pitch Awards Ceremony on March 9. Alternates like Showcase demonstrate the incredible innovation happening across the globe, and their inclusion highlights the platform’s commitment to fostering creativity and progress in entertainment and media.
Scranton Cultural Center Embarks on Major Restoration Project The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple (SCC) embarked on a major restoration project in late 2024, which will continue over the next several years. Included in the lengthy list of improvements are theatre repairs, which are set to begin this summer. “We’re thrilled to finally begin this project, which has been years in the making,” noted Deborah Moran Peterson, SCC Executive Director. “Almost every area of our building will be impacted, but we’re doing our best to limit impact on our patrons and customers.” The theatre improvements, which include repairs to ceiling tiles and plasterwork, stenciling restoration and more, will begin this summer when the SCC has a quieter schedule. During this time, the seating area of the building’s historic theatre will be closed to the public. Weddings and events, including the Center’s vibrant Summer Camp program will remain operational. Extensive planning with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of General Services and the team of contractors has ensured all scheduled events will proceed as planned. “Our unique ability to access the stage from our Grand Ballroom, as designed by renowned architect Raymond Hood, will allow us to continue hosting events and programming while construction persists,” added William Schoen, SCC Board Vice President. In addition to improvements in the main theatre, the multi-million dollar restoration project includes a complete roof and gutter overhaul, repairs to mortar and masonry, and restoration to multiple areas impacted by water damage. The SCC anticipates sharing more information about this large-scale project in the coming months. Specific questions about the restoration project can be directed to SCC General Manager, John Cardoni at jcardoni@sccmt.org or (570) 346-7369 x107.