NAMI Collaborates with Owl & Friends to Provide Support for Maternal Mental Health

The expression ‘bundle of joy’ is often used in reference to a newborn baby, but for many women, it is not joy that’s being experienced, instead, it’s perinatal or postpartum depression or another mood disorder. NAMI Northeast Region PA (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and the newly opened business Owl & Friends in Wayne County are collaborating to offer parents the opportunity for education, support and community all in one place. 

NAMI Northeast Region has been offering its Momma Bears support group meetings at no cost to individuals affected by pre- and postnatal mental health struggles since February of 2022, and has recently teamed up with Owl & Friends so meeting attendees can be in a space created specifically for parents of children who are ages infant to 5 years old.  On Thursday, February 13, NAMI’s Momma Bears support group will begin meeting at Owl & Friends, 809 Main St. in Honesdale at noon and continue to meet there on the second Thursday of every month. 

NAMI’s Executive Director Marie Onukiavage said, “Helen Keller’s quote ‘Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much,’ reflects the truth in our collaboration with Owl & Friends and what owner Ashley Springer has created in this space: ‘a community hub for growth and fun.’ NAMI wants anyone who is struggling with pre- or postpartum mental health to know that they are not alone, and mental health recovery through support and education is possible.” 

Support groups like these are vital given that in the U.S., 1 in 5 women experience a mental health disorder in the months before or after giving birth — and the vast majority of them never get care, according to an article published to the Association of American Medical Colleges website in December of 2023.

Owl & Friends grew out of founder Ashley Springer’s search for connection with other moms and activities for her three children who are 4 months, 4 and 6 years old in one convenient location. 

With her four-month-old child napping on her chest, Springer said, “I was spending time trying to find events on Facebook and driving all around to different places and I was using too much mental energy and time in the car.” 

In addition to helping parents save energy and time by having one central location for activities, drop-in playtime, and support group meetings, Springer said the ability to connect with other moms is crucial. 

“I found that I needed to get out to talk to people, to feel like a human being, not a milk machine. I was inspired to create a place that feels like home and isn’t just a class, it’s a community where you can talk to other people going through what you’re going through,” Springer said. 

In addition to the monthly Momma Bears support group meetings that are open to the public, NAMI will offer monthly workshops for Owl & Friends’ members beginning on February 27. 

NAMI Services Leader and Momma Bears facilitator Katie Spencer said, “To be located where moms and families gather for community and support for their growing families aligns with NAMI’s mission of helping and supporting individuals and families find hope, support, and education. We are grateful for this collaboration and are looking forward to helping pregnant and postpartum moms feel heard, validated, and supported.” 

Owl & Friends will have a soft opening for the public to visit starting February 15 with a grand opening party scheduled for March 1. Follow Owl & Friends PA on Facebook for upcoming events.

To learn about all of NAMI’s resources to help individuals living with mental illness and their families, visit NAMINEPA.org and follow NAMI NEPA on Facebook and Instagram.

Mohegan Pennsylvania, Love is in the Air

Valentine’s Day specials available Friday, February 14th – Sunday, February 16th; The Lalas to headline the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Friday, February 14th

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and so is the opportunity to treat that certain someone to delicious food and drink specials at Mohegan Pennsylvania. Specials are offered Friday, February 14th through Sunday, February 16th. Those looking for the full Valentine’s Day experience can also catch The Lalas take over the Keystone Grand Ballroom for an equally hilarious and sexy show at 9:00pm.

The Hive Taphouse will feature a special $75 dinner that includes an appetizer to share, choice of soup or salad, two entrées, and a decadent desert to share. The app choices are Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Classic Shrimp Cocktail, or Margherita Flatbread followed by either a House salad, Classic Ceaser Salad, or Lobster Bisque. The main entrée offers guests either a Neptune’s Kiss: Twin jumbo lump crab cakes with cognac stone ground mustard aioli, Cupid’s Steakhouse; 12-oz. carved prime rib of beef served with classis au jus and horseradish cream sauce, or The Love Shack: Twin pan-seared European chicken breasts with a porcini mushroom and caramelized onion demi-glace. To finish the meal, guests can choose either a Fresh Wild Berry Shortcake or Triple Chocolate Cake to share. The Hive Taphouse will also feature a Queen of Hearts Martini, a Peach Pomegranate Mimosa, and sparking wine by the glass or bottle as their Valentine’s Day inspired drink specials.

Over at Molly O’Sheas, guests can enjoy a four-course dinner for two. This $69 special dinner includes an appetizer to share, choice of soup or salad, two entrées, and a mouthwatering desert to share. The app choices are Peel & Eat Shrimp, Sausage and Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms, or Crabby Dip with Toasted Pretzel Dippers followed by either Molly’s Beef & Mushroom Soup, a Classic Caesar Salad, or a Pub Side Salad. The main entrée offers guests either Prime Rib served with baby carrots, Guinness gravy and red skin mashed potatoes, Honey Bourbon Glazed Pork served with brussels sprouts & bacon and red skin mashed potatoes, or Beer Brined Roasted Chicken served with a side of sweet corn and red skin mashed potatoes. To finish the meal, guests can choose either Sweet Strawberries or Cheesecake to share. Molly O’Sheas will also feature Lovers Knot, Kiss me I’m Irish, and sparkling wine by the glass or bottle as their drink specials.

Those looking for more of an Italian Mediterranean-influenced menu can head over to Rustic Kitchen where they’ll be featuring two appetizers and two entrées. To start, guests can choose between Fried Fresh Mozzarella ($14) which consists of fried fresh panko & herb crusted mozzarella with an arugula salad & marinara and a Berry Burrata Salad ($15) which is made up of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, burrata, and toasted pecans over mixed greens in an orange poppyseed dressing. For the main course, guests have the option of Surf & Turf ($75) which consists of a 7oz. filet mignon and an 8oz. Brazilian lobster tail with a béarnaise sauce and drawn butter, served with grilled asparagus and mashed potatoes or Cajun Shrimp & Crab Pasta ($42) featuring house-made pappardelle pasta with jump lump crab and shrimp in a Cajun roasted pepper cream sauce.

Slice’d will also be getting in on the Valentine’s Day specials action by offering a Heart-Shaped Cheese Pizza with a choice of two toppings and a Sinfully Chocolate Desert Pizza which consists of Nutella spread, chocolate chips, marshmallows, and strawberry garnishes. 

Those looking to fall in love with Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Valentine’s Day entertainment can head over to the Keystone Grand Ballroom for The Lalas, one of the best in burlesque. Doors for this special Valentine’s Day performance open at 8:00pm and the show kicks off at 9:00pm. Tickets are on sale now via ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased with Momentum Dollars and all other forms of payment at the Mohegan Pennsylvania Box Office located at the Hotel Front Desk, subject to availability. Guests must be 21+ to attend this show.

For more information about Valentine’s Day at Mohegan Pennsylvania, visit the Mohegan Pennsylvania website.

Misericordia University Hockey Team Honors Hometown Heroes

Calling all fans! Join us on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Toyota Sports Plex for our Hometown Heroes Hockey Game! Let’s pack the stands to cheer on the Cougars and honor our heroes!

6:45 PM – Special recognition of our local heroes
7:00 PM – Puck drops as the Misericordia Cougars take on the Alvernia Golden Wolves

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

Johnson College Now Enrolling for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Course in Scranton

Johnson College is now enrolling for its upcoming 285-hour, non-credit certificate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) course at the Scranton campus. The course will run from February 11 to June 10, 2025, with classes held Tuesday through Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

This training program is designed for individuals eager to enter the high-demand machining industry, equipping students with both the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills required for success in the field. Participants will receive instruction in conventional and CNC machining techniques, alongside key topics in math for machinists, metalworking, and the stresses placed upon materials during the machining process.

The cost for the complete program is $4,200. In order to enroll, students must have a GED or high school diploma.

This course provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to develop the skills necessary for a successful career in the machining industry, a sector that continues to see significant demand for trained professionals.

For more information or to reserve a spot in the course, please visit the official course page: https://johnson.edu/continuing-ed/285-computer-numerical-control-cnc/. You can also contact Johnson College’s Continuing Education team at 570-702-879 or continuinged@johnson.edu.

Indraloka Expands Summer Day Camps To Help Kids

When kids enter Indraloka’s Art Barn, the first thing some notice is the wall of windows facing the fields where animals are grazing in the distance. Others immediately connect to the art — stylized photographs of Indraloka’s rescued farm animals — covering the lofted gallery walls. A pool table, piles of games, and reading nooks stacked with books catch some of the kids’ attention. They all sense they’ve arrived at a place that values them and their interests. And this year, they can spend their whole summer at Indraloka.

Summer day camp at Indraloka, a farm animal sanctuary in Dalton, PA, offers affordable options for children and teens — ages 5 to 17 — to explore nature surrounded by the love of rescued farm animals. Indraloka runs up to nine weeks of camp for a continuous summer solution. Each day of camp includes active and passive games, sports, arts and crafts, music, and animal lessons and activities based on kindness, compassion, friendship, and storytelling. Indoor space provides respite from inclement weather and rest on hot days.

The cost per week of camp ranges between $150-$220 and includes a kid-friendly, healthy lunch and two snacks daily. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.

“We are offering more weeks of summer camp based on feedback collected in previous summer camp surveys. Parents and guardians shared that campers love attending Indraloka camps and that having consistency throughout the summer would help with their childcare needs and camper social and emotional growth. We also want to offer continuous employment for our summer camp counselors. With these additional weeks, no matter your summer schedule, we have an opportunity for your kids,” Indraloka’s Director of Education, Sarah Thornton says.

Set on 100 acres of beautiful farmland, rimmed by the Endless Mountains, Indraloka is a mere five miles from Clarks Summit. During camp, kids are supervised daily for six hours by a staff of educators and camp counselors led by a former public school teacher with trauma certification. In addition to lunch and snacks, all supplies for games, crafts, and other activities are provided.

Camp dates and other important information are available on the Indraloka website.

The camps sell out quickly, often to children and teens who have attended previous camps. Indraloka is getting the word out early so first-timers have a chance to enroll. Early registration discounts are currently open, but prices increase February 1.

Summer camp counselor jobs and internships are available for anyone interested in working with children and teens. We are grateful for applicants with experience related to teaching, social work, psychology, and similar fields.

On Monday, President’s Day, February 17, 2025, Indraloka is sponsoring “Play-cation Day.” The daylong event (9 am to 3 pm) is a great summer camp preview.

Indraloka offers numerous year-round events. Public tours, Self-Care Saturdays, Nurture and Nourish Series, and Storytime with the Animals are great ways for parents to experience Indraloka and its offerings. All education events are led by Sarah Thornton, Indraloka’s Director of Education, who holds a master’s in music education and is a Certified Trauma Specialist in Education. Her career includes 20 years in the Sullivan County School District teaching music.

“At Indraloka, we focus on joy, healing, compassion, and friendship. Kids jump in puddles, run through sprinklers, and hug pigs, sheep, and feathered companions. Most importantly, they make friends and happy memories. At a time when technology is so often the go-to entertainment for kids, we are honored to bring them outside in a supportive environment where they can experience the magic nature provides,” says Indraloka founder Indra Lahiri, PhD, who has a background in organizational psychology and is also a Certified Trauma Specialist. Dr. Lahiri runs trauma-informed programs and retreats for regional healthcare professionals, the Scranton School District, and others onsite at the sanctuary.

Research into the relationship between kids and animals shows that interacting with animals can help build kids’ confidence, empathy, and compassion and that relating to farm animals brings benefits beyond those that companion animals offer. Spending time in a noncompetitive environment that emphasizes respect for all beings and the planet can help develop coping and relationship skills.

Dr. Lahiri and Ms. Thornton are available for interviews and can speak about Indraloka’s exciting programs. Please visit Indraloka.org for more information on all events.

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.

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:

For more information about the VITA Program, eligibility requirements, or volunteer opportunities, please visit https://uwlc.net/initiative/volunteer-income-tax-assistance-vita/.

Scranton Area Community Foundation’s NEPA Thrives Initiative to Host Workforce Barriers Summit

The Scranton Area Community Foundation, through its NEPA Thrives initiative, invites Northeastern Pennsylvania employers to the Workforce Barriers Summit: Addressing Obstacles to Recruitment and Retention on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber Think Tank in Wilkes-Barre.

As a leading philanthropic organization in the region, the Scranton Area Community Foundation is committed to fostering systemic change and addressing the critical challenges that hinder economic growth and community well-being. This Summit exemplifies the Foundation’s dedication to creating collaborative solutions that benefit employers, workers, and families across Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The Workforce Barriers Summit will convene human resources professionals, executives, and managers to explore and address the most pressing workforce issues impacting our region. In light of the ongoing challenges in recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce, the Summit underscores the Foundation’s leadership in identifying and implementing effective strategies to meet these urgent needs.

The event builds on the momentum generated in April 2024, when Pennsylvania Secretary of Labor and Industry Nancy Walker highlighted four significant workforce barriers—transportation, affordable housing, childcare, and broadband access—during a Capital Conservation session hosted by The Scranton Chamber of Commerce. These systemic challenges directly affect employers’ ability to maintain robust recruitment pipelines and secure long-term growth for their organizations and communities.

Additionally, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Anchors for Equity Initiative, in partnership with The Institute, has been addressing workforce challenges since September 2023 by focusing on populations with specific needs, such as ESL workers, individuals with prior convictions, and those requiring soft skills training or industry certifications. These efforts align closely with the Summit’s goal of identifying actionable solutions to workforce barriers. By exploring how anchor institutions—such as universities, hospitals, and large employers—can contribute to workforce sustainability, this initiative highlights the importance of collective action, a key theme of the Summit. Insights from these ongoing discussions will serve as a valuable foundation for identifying strategies to strengthen recruitment, retention, and economic development across Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The Workforce Barriers Summit aims to:

  • Enhance collaboration between employers and community organizations.
  • Identify existing gaps in workforce development resources.
  • Foster collective action to address barriers and drive impactful change.

Attendees will benefit from engaging discussions and actionable insights on transportation, childcare solutions, employer partnerships, state and local resources, and K-12 career development. These sessions will not only offer practical tools but also inspire innovative approaches to enhance economic development and community resilience in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

“At the Scranton Area Community Foundation, we believe that addressing workforce barriers is essential to building a thriving Northeast Pennsylvania,” said Laura Ducceschi, President and CEO of the Scranton Area Community Foundation. “This Summit reflects our commitment to uniting stakeholders and creating opportunities that support sustainable economic growth and improve quality of life for all across the region.”

Join the Scranton Area Community Foundation in this critical effort to strengthen our community and empower our workforce. For more information or to register for the Workforce Barriers Summit, please email Koren Clark, Community Impact Manager at the Scranton Area Community Foundation, at koren@safdn.org.