Fall 2013 - Mahanoy Area School District

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MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL
MAHANOY AREA HIGH SCHOOL
FALL 2013
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National Honor
Society
Induction
November 4
The requirements for the National Honor Society are strict.
To be considered for induction, students must...
- have a cumulative GPA of 93
or higher
- have not had ISS/OSS in the
past year
- have all positive teacher reviews
- have six hours of community
service
-be involved in activities or leadership roles
The following seniors and juniors
will be inducted on November 4:
JUNIORS: Daryl Andreas, Katie
Babinsky, Noel Bernardyn, Kenneth Boyle, Kiera Burke, Colin
Casserly, Gia Hannon, Maddison Jeffries, Noel Kaufman,
Maddison Lawrence, Lillian Leahy, Courtney Levy, Melissa Mormando, Jacqueline Pitts, Jason
Richmond, Tori Sallaway, Marcus Schmerfeld, Nicholas Scicchitano, Anne Stramara, Kelly
Walinchus SENIORS: Brandon
Donelson and Alejandra Legrand.
Homecoming festivities were held on Friday, September 27, during halftime of the football game against Minersville. Erin Noon was named 2013
Homecoming Queen. Members of the Court were Shaina Leshko and
Kelsey Maceiunas
Congratulations to the Elks Students of the Month for
September
Kelsey Macieunas and Tyler Cavenas
Congratulations to Tyler Cavenas, The 2013 D.A.R.
(Daughters of the American Revolution)
Good Citizen Award recipient.
The Mahanoy Area Football Boosters will be holding a
Bonfire on October 31st at 8:15.
Students in grades 9-12 who would like to contribute to the next issue
of Bear Facts, should see Ms. Scic any day in the high school art room
during remediation or at 2:30 Topics are available or choose one of
your own.
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SPIRIT WEEK
Students and staff showed their spirit during the
traditional Spirit Week held the week of Homecoming. The dress up themes were Disney Day,
U.S.A Day, Neon Day, Sports Day, and the traditional
Black and Gold Day. There was much participation each day. Homecoming candidates were introduced on Wednesday morning at 7:45 in the
gymnasium.
An outdoor pep rally was held on Friday afternoon for students in grades K
- 12 where Senior Josh Baker was crowned Homecoming King.
The Homecomig celebration ended with a Semi-Formal Dance on Saturday, Oct 12 at the Mahanoy City Elks from 6:30 - 10:00.
That’s English teacher, Mr. Nester,
and Chemistry teacher, Mrs. Fegley, who are always full of MA spirit,
with our mascot. Friday’s Black and
Gold Day is always the most popular theme day of Spirit Week.
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Homecoming 2012
FALL 2013
Candidates and Escorts
Homecoming candidates and their escorts are Kelsey Macieunas, Nicholas Scicchitano, Marcella
Scheeler, Joshua Shoup,Sumer Messerschmidt, Joey Hullihan, Kylee Roberts, Tyler Davies, Jessie
Lindenmuth, Alex Witiszin, Shaina Leshko, Matthew Derr, Erin Noon, Justin Hall, Michelle Lott, Ray
Early, Shawna Welsh, Robert Wozniak, Jade Wuttke, William Fazio, Christy Evancho, Larry McNeil,
Ruby Rogers, Jacob Shoup
2014 Yearbook Theme Chosen
The creation of the 2014 yearbook is well underway.
The theme the staff chose is “Beyond These Walls”.
The cover design was completed in early October.
The book is mainly created on the Herff Jones website so it is easy for any student with internet access to
be a part of the staff. Editors were recently chosen by
advisor, Ms. Scicc. Sumer Messerschmidt is Layout
Editor, Carisa Byrne is Copy Editor, and Kelsey Macieunas is Photo Editor. The book is divided into sections and each section has an editor. The Student Life
Section Editors are Jade Wuttke and Cait O’Donnell,
Sports Section Editors are Marcella Scheeler and Jessie Lindenmuth, Clubs Section Editor is Jen Jackowiak,
Academics Section Editors are Macey Brown and Jess
Koller. People Section Editor is Macey Brown and
Steph Krupilis is Senior Section Editor.
Creating a yearbook is a huge job.
Students in grades 9-12 who are
interested in getting involved in
the process can still do so. Just
stop in the art room
during remediation
or after school
to see Ms. Scic.
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SENIOR PHOTOS
NEEDED FOR
THE YEABOOK
A formal photo is needed from every senior for the
yearbook by October 31. They should be given to Ms.
Scicchitano in the art room or e-mailed to dscicchitano@mabears.net. Most photographers e-mail photos
for students but seniors should check with Ms. Scic to
confirm it has been received.
If your photos have not been submitted, see Ms. Scic
immediately. School photos will be used if a formal
photo is not received.
FALL 2013
Congratulations to the
Interact Club Officers
for the
2013-2014 school year!
President: Tyler Cavenas
Vice President: Greg Merchlinksy
Secretary: Christy Evancho
Treasurer: Jimmy Thomas
2014 Yearbooks
on Sale
$76.00
fundraisers are available to earn a
free or reduced price book
A $25.00 deposit must be paid before
Thanksgiving to reserve your copy
the balance of $51 will be due by Easter.
see Ms. Scic in the high school art room
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Thank A Teacher,
Earn School Rewards
The Herff Jones Teacher Shout Out is a community of gratitude that
celebrates the difference that teachers, advisors and coaches make
in all of our lives.
Here’s how you can participate:
1. Send a Shout Out
Visit TeacherShoutOut.com and send a Shout Out to a favorite
teacher, advisor or coach. Maybe it’s your current teacher or an educator who meant a lot to you. Or both!
Be one of the first 1,500 to post a Shout Out and receive a $10 gift
code to DonorsChoose.org, a non–profit organization that connects
you to classrooms in need.
2. Vote for your favorite Shout Out
After you’ve posted your own Shout Out, earn votes for it by spreading the word among your family members, friends and neighbors in
conversation or through social media channels. The voting opens
February 1, 2014 and goes through March 15, 2014.
For every ‘Like’ received on Facebook, Herff Jones will donate $1
to DonorsChoose.org (up to $5,000).
If you’d like to learn more about Herff Jones and how we’re working to build a climate of achievement among both students and educators, visit our website at herffjones.com.
Students Enrolled in
Online Course
The Global Foods students are participating in the Auguste Escoffier
Online International Culinary Academy.. They enrolled into their first
course on October 18. The online academy offers college level
culinary prep basics including the history of Auguste Escoffier, knife
skills, chicken fabrication,
classic cooking methods, and cake decorating.
This course is a free
course offered to our students
in cooperation with the
high school marketing department
of Escoffier School of
Culinary Arts.
Also, A chef representative
will be visiting our students
on Monday, November
4th from the Pennsylvania
Academy of Culinary Arts
and YTI.
FALL 2013
VOTE to help
Mahanoy win
$100,000
The high school is competing in
a campaign called “Celebrate
My Drive.” We can win the grand
prize of $100,000 grant and a
concert from Kelly Clarkson.
There are additional prizes and
both a large school and a small
school will win.
We need everyone’s help!!!
Anyone 14 or older can log onto
www.celebratemydrive.com.
You will be asked for your email,
birthdate, and will answer two
multiple choice questions. You
can vote once per day, the campaign ends on 10/26.
Please spread this information to your family and friends! If
you can get the message out on
social media that will also be a
help.
*You will notice we are entered
as a large school, State Farm is
working on this issue and it will
be resolved soon. This does not
affect our commitments.
Thanks in advance for your
time and commitment,
Sports physicals for winter
sports will be given on
November 4th starting at
8am in the nurse’s office.
Cost of the physical is $25.
Please see Nurse
Merchlinsky for more
information.
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STUDENT
COUNCIL
Seniors
Greg Merchlinsky (President),
Erin Noon )Vice-President,
Kelsey Macieunas (Secretary),
Tyler Cavenas (Treasurer),
Christy Evancho, Brooke Kufrovich, Andy Kuzma, Shaina Leshko, Kylee Roberts, Ruby Rogers,
James Thomas, Alex Witiszin
Juniors
Marcus Schmerfeld, Jason Richmond, Peter Luddy, Noel Bernardyn, Jacqui Pitts, Anne Stramara,
Katie Babinsky, Kiera Burke
Sophomores
Lenny Dulsky, Mason Evitts, Nolan Fegley, Luke Holman, Kim
Loughlin, Trey Macieunas, Jennie Neifert, Gianni Versace
Freshman
Matthew Derr, Michael Joseph,
Mark Lawrence, Kyle Loughlin,
Katie Loughlin, Liam Mansell,
John Molina, Nolan Yanchuck
FALL 2013
Just What is Mix It Up
at Lunch Day?
A national campaign launched by Teaching Tolerance a decade
ago, Mix It Up at Lunch Day encourages students to identify, question and cross social boundaries.
In our surveys, students have identified the cafeteria as the place
where divisions are most clearly drawn. So on one day – October
29 this school year – we ask students to move out of their comfort
zones and connect with someone new over lunch. It’s a simple act
with profound implications. Studies have shown that interactions
across group lines can help reduce prejudice. When students interact with those who are different from them, biases and misperceptions can fall away.
Congratulations to the following students
who were selected as members of the
Schuylkill County Chorus
Tori Sallaway - Soprano 2
Jessica Wesch - Alto 1
Kathryn McCarthy - Alto 2
Tyler Davies - Bass
Tyler Cavenas - Bass
Disney Variety Show
November 22-23 at 7:00 PM
Tickets go on sale in November
Watch for details about a
character dinner
Frank
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Volleyball Senior Night
The volleyball team held its annual Senior Night
and “Dig Pink Game” on Monday, October 7th,
against Shenandoah Valley. Seniors honored that
evening were presented with their individual banners, a rose and gift. Seniors honored were Christy Evancho, Jade Wuttke, Kylee Roberts, Shaina
Leshko, and Marcella Scheeler. Mahanoy senior
team members presented a pink rose to each of
the Shenandoah Valley seniors in the spirit of
sportsmanship and unity.
The girls defeated the Blue Devils and raised
over $500 for Breast Cancer Awareness. Proceeds from the event will be split between the Rita
Holman Foundation for Breast Cancer Research
and the Mahanoy Area and Friends Relay for Life
Team. Dressed in the same “Teaming Up to Fight
Cancer” tee shirts,the most touching moment of
the evening was a human breast cancer ribbon
created by both teams. The girls then joined hands
and sang the national anthem.
The vollleyball boosters wish to thank everyone
who contributed to the success of the evening.
Art Club
Activity
FALL 2013
Drug Take
Back Day
Safely dispose of your unused or expired medications
on Saturday, October 26 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM At the
following locations:
Pottsville - Martz Hall, Lobby Entrance 16th Street
Pottsvville - Schuylkill County Courthouse Security Entrance
Ashland - Butlor Township Police Department, 211
Broad Street
Tamaqua - Tamaqua PD, 320 N. Broad Street
Pine Grove - Pine Grove PD, One Snyder Avenue
Mahanoy City - Mahanoy City PD, 239 E. road Street
Orwigsburg - Orwigsburg PD, 209 N. Warren Street
Port Carbon - Port Carbon Senior Citizen Center, 90
Wasshington Street
Frackville - State Police Station
Schuylkill Haven - State Police Station
Seniors Prepare For The Future
Seniors attended a career fair at McCann School
of Business on Friday, October 4th. Students were
able to sit in three different sessions and heard
from professionals that work in the specified field.
They also took a personality assessment and were
able to gauge their personality with their interested
career.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
The Art Club, advised by Ms. Scicchitano, is sponsoring a Pumpkin Decorating Contest. The contest is
open to students in grades 9-12. Pumpkins must be
decorated, not carved and will be judged on creativity.
Judging will take place on Wednesday, October 30 in
the cafeteria during lunch. All students and staff will
have the chance to vote for their favorite pumpkins.
A $25.00 VISA gift card will be the top prize. Second
place is a $20 VISA gift card. Everyone that enters
receives a Halloween treat bag. Pumpkins may be
delivered to Ms. Scic’s room on Monday or Tuesday,
October 28 or 29th. Winners will be announced during
eighth period on October 30th.
SAFE
Thursday, October 31, 2013.
6 - 8 pm
Middle School Gym
Contact Dave Holmes with questions
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Students Work on
YES Certificate
YES is a certificate program run by the Northeast
Manufacturers and Employers Council. If you
meet certain criteria and receive your certificate, it
gives you preferential hiring at over 300 participating employers. The requirements are completion
and passing of the course, high school diploma or
GED, 95% overall school attendance, passing of 2
general knowledge exams and a 6 panel drug test.
The course also indicates that the curriculum includes so many hours of tours from surrounding
businesses and guest speakers. The course is
taught by Mrs. Valerie Kane.
The YES go on at least four field trips throughout
the school year. The first was YES students went
on a field trip to tour the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Railriders’ facilities on Tuesday, October 15th. The
tour included seeing the field, dug outs and suites.
In addition, we learned about what actually is involved behind the scenes of a minor league team.
They spoke about careers in the marketing, sales,
maintenance and grounds, operations management and communications. They
also offer
summertime part-time jobs for
students
in addition to an internship
program.
Students enrolled in the
YES program are Shawna
Barr, Stephen Bolusky,
Brandon Donelson, Ray
Earley, Austin Forte, Jen
Jackowiak, Beretta Marion, Larry McNeil,Marcella
Scheeler, Charlene Yost, Macey Brown, Cristy
Evancho, Destint Fertig, Chelsea Hartranft, Jessica Koller, Stephanie Krupilis, Brooke Kufrovich,
Shaina Leshko,Kelsey Macieunas, Miriam Meade,
Caitlin O=Donnell, Sabrina Roche, Ruby Rogers,
Sabrina Swartz, Jimmy Thomas, Marissa Ulinitz,
B. Alex Witiszin, and Jade Wuttke.
October 21-25
The last full week of October brings a serious
message along with some fun for everyone at
Mahanoy Area. Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol,
tobacco and other drug and violence prevention
awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. Red Ribbon Week is
recognized with a different theme each day of the
week. The theme of the week is “We Can Say No
to Drugs!” Students are encouraged to bring in
canned goods to be donated to the local food pantry all week.
Monday: Being Drug Free is No Sweat : Wear
sweat clothes
Tuesday: Drugs Can’t Find Me: Wear camouflage
Wednesday: Don’t Let Drugs Twist Your Mind:
Wear crazy mixed up clothes
Thursday: Hats Off to Being Drug Free: Wear
your favorite hat
Friday: We are Pawsitively drug free by saying
Boo to Drugs. Students in fifth grade and older
should wear black and gold all day. Students in
grades K-4 should bring their costumes to school
for the afternoon.
Congratulations to the
Student Council Officers
President-Greg Merchlinsky
Vice President-Erin Noon
Secretary-Kelsey Macieunas
Treasurer- Tyler Cavenas
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BB/BS
FALL 2013
How it all comes together
Big Brothers Big Sisters operates in almost 370
communities across the United States - large and
small, urban and rural. Our local agencies work
with their colleagues across the nation to design
and develop programs that are tailored to the
needs of their community.
Big Brothers Big Sisters partners with individual
donors, foundations, corporations, governments,
and others to build the critical network of support that funds and enables the work of carefully
matching children with caring adult mentors and
How a Big becomes a Big—and a Little, a Little.
Before we make a match, we do our homework.
After someone expresses an interest in becoming
a Big, they go through a background check and
careful interview process. Then we match Bigs
and Littles based on location, personalities and
preferences. And we provide full support from the
start, so matches can grow into lasting, impactful
friendships. The entire matching process is made
possible through donations—we can’t do what we
do best without them!
providing
ongoing
support to the child,
volunteer mentor and
child’s family.
Professionally trained
Big Brothers Big Sisters staff members
work with our partners
in the education and
juvenile justice communities to find children facing adversity and assess how our programs can have the greatest impact. Big Brothers Big Sisters targets the children
who need us most, including those living in single
parent homes, growing up in poverty and coping
with parental incarceration.
What are a Big and Little to do?
Each match is unique. Getting together doesn’t
require a special occasion or expensive activity—just a few hours every month doing things the
Little and Big already enjoy. For example:
•Playing catch
•Reading books
•Going to a museum
•Providing advice and inspiration
Blood Drive
A Success
Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month
Some Bigs meet their Littles on the weekends. Others get together with their Littles in the evenings.
Each match develops a schedule that works for
them.
Anyone interested in being a part of “Big Brothers,
Big Sisters” program, please pick up a preliminary
application form in the high school office.
The most common cancers in children are differMahanoy Area hosted its first blood drive of the ent from the most common cancers in adults. More
school year on Tuesday, October 8. For the past than half of childhood cancers are leukemias and
two years we have met our goals with our drives cancers of the brain and central nervous system.
thus awarding a $500 scholarship to a senior.
“Thank you for making another Blood Drive a suc- During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, visit
cess here at Mahanoy Area. Special thanks to our the National Cancer Institute to:
maintenace and cafeteria staff. I want to thank our Get information about cancer types
first time donors, you did great! Our next drive will Learn about research into causes and treatment
be in January in memory of Senator Rhoades and Find a handbook for parents of young people with
cancer
will be open to the public.” - Nurse Merchlinsky
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Mahanoy Students
On the Move
All LCCC and AP Lit students will be attending a
field trip to see Macbeth on October 25th.
FALL 2013
Ski Club
Wreath Sale
Literary Society will be helping out at the ES Book
Fair Nov 5-8th and will be running a scholastic
book fair for grades 5-12 on Dec 9-12th.
Bobby Wozniak and Alex Witiszin attended the
Student Delegate Conference in Harrisburg on
October 16-18.
Widener University in Chester held a mousetrap
car competition which some of our physics students expressed interest in. The students built a
car powered by nothing more than a conventional
mouse trap to complete a “course” set up by the
university. They competed against many other
high schools from the state. After the competition,
the students attended a demonstration of engineering laboratories. This is a great way for students to be exposed to the real-world application
of what they learn in Physics as well as witnessing
the effort and level of detail expected in postsecondary education.
On Thursday October 10th, forty two seniors traveled to Martz Hall with Mr. DiCasimirro to attend
the Schuylkill County College Fair. Over seventy
five schools of higher education were represented
along with representatives/recruiters from various
branches of military.
The band competed at the North Schuylkill Band
Adjudication on Saturday, October 5th. The competition featured Reading High, Blue Mountain,
Mahanoy Area, Schuylkill Haven, Shenandoah
Valley, Williams Valley and North Schuylkill.
All members of the junior class and a few seniors
are scheduled to take the ASVAB on November
19th. The test will last approximately three hours.
Freshmen will vist the Schuylkill Technology Center on November 21st.
Mahanoy Area (or any other
local high school or college)
18” Wreath
$35.00 due by Oct. 22
order in HS, MS or Elem office.
Students to Attend
Youth Conference
The following students will be attending the
Schuylkill County Youth Conference on Nov. 8,
2013 at Penn State Schuylkill: Erin Noon, Kylee
Roberts, Brooke Kufrovich, Andy Kuzma, Jim
Thomas, Noel Bernardyn, Kim Loughlin, Jennie
Neifert, John Molina, and Nolan Yanchuck.
First Annual Pennsylvania Game Commission Youth Wildlife Art Contest
grades 6-12
See Ms. Scicc in the High School Art Room
for details
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About the month of November
November is the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and
The day after Thanksgiving in the
one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. November re- USA is A famous day for shopping
tained its name (from the Latin novem meaning “nine”) when January and known as “Black Friday.”
February were added to the Roman calendar. November starts on the same
Buy Nothing Day is the day after
day of the week as February in common years, and March every year.
Thanksgiving in the USA and is observed as a holiday against Black
Friday.
Significant November
Monday immediately following
Thanksgiving - fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second
Thanksgiving Day in the USA is
Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the
Cyber Monday.
Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians.
Advent: starts on the 4th Sunday
All Saints’ Day (formerly All Hallows Day), a Christian holy day, is celbefore December 25; in other words,
ebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween. In Sweden the All Saints’
the Sunday between November 27
official holiday takes place on the first Saturday of November.
and December 3 inclusive.
In Ireland, November 1 is regarded as the first day of Winter.
In the Roman Catholic calendar, November 2 is All Souls Day. It is known
ITS NATIONAL MONTH OF...
in Mexico as el Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), and the whole month
of November is especially dedicated to praying for the dead.
Adoption Month
Veterans Day: November 11
Day of the Dead: The celebration occurs on the 1st and 2nd of NovemHome Care Month
ber, in connection with the Catholic holy days of All Saints’ Day and All
Souls’ Day which take place on those days. The Day of the Dead (Día de
Flu Awareness Month
los Muertos in Spanish) is a holiday celebrated mainly in Mexico and by
people of Mexican heritage (and others) living in the United States and
Good Nutrition Month
Canada. Observance of the holiday in Mexican-American communities in
the United States has become more important and widespread as the comLatin American Month
munity grows numerically and economically. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and relatives
Georgia Pecan Month
who have died. Traditions include building private altars honoring the deceased, using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages
Real Jewelry Month
of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts.
Election Day is the first Tuesday after the First Monday of November. In
Aviation History Month
the United States, elections are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday
of November. They therefore fall between November 2 and November 8.
Hunger Awareness Month
In even numbered years, members of the House of Representatives are
elected to two-year terms, and about one third of the U.S. Senate are electInternational Drum Month
ed to six-year terms. The President of the United States is elected in years
divisible by four. Most U.S. states, counties, and municipalities have some
National Alzheimer’s Month
part of their election cycle coincident with this date.
The Great American Smokeout sponsored by the American Cancer SociNational Sleep Comfort Month
ety occurs on the (third Thursday of November), one week before Thanksgiving. Smokers are encouraged to quit smoking for these 24 hours, in
National Fragrance Month
hopes that they will quit forever.
National Adoption Day - Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Native American Heritage Month
Thanksgiving Day - Thanksgiving Day is the fourth Thursday of November.
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Giving back to your
community never
tasted so delicious
Theatre Arts
to Perform
Schwan’s Home Delivery offers over 350 delicious foods, flash-frozen at the peak of freshness
and conveniently delivered to your door. Through
Schwans-Cares.com, you can order from Schwan’s
Home Delivery and help the students enrolled in
the Art Club’s Tour of Italy in 2015 meet its fundraising goals. When you order between November
8 and December 22, 2013, 20%of your purchase
amount will be contributed to our organization.
When you purchase an e-gift certificate, our group
will receive 40% profit. These make great Christmas gifts!
Help support the fundraising efforts of the students
enrolled in the Art Club’s Tour of Italy in 2015!
Here’s how it works:
1. Visit Schwans-Cares.com
2. Click on “Find a Campaign” on the home page
3. Enter Campaign ID: 3064 into the search box
4. Click on the “Fundraisers” tab at the top
5. Find “2Italia2015”
6. Click the “Support Now” button
7. Shop!
Or call 1-855-870-7208 and provide Campaign ID:
3064 AND Fundraising ID: 6007
Thank you for your support!
Through
the
Ears
Recognizing
Outstanding Teens
The Student of the Month program is sponsored
by the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge #695 in an effort
to bring recognition to outstanding teens in the
area. Multiple achievement, citizenship, scholarship, and leadership are the basis for selection
of the Month. Mahanoy Area Senior High School
students are nominated and selected each month
by a panel of their teachers and receive a “Certificate of Achievement” from the Elks Lodge.
Tickets go on sale in November for the Disney
Variety Show “Through the Ears”. The show will
be presented by the Mahanoy Area High School
Theatre Arts Club on Friday, November 22nd and
Saturday, November 23rd at 7:00 PM. Contact
Mrs. Scheeler at 570-773-3443, x4014 for tickets after November 1st. Watch for details about a
character dinner!
This Disney variety show promises much talent with Greg Merchlinsky playing Captain Li
Shang, Tyler Davies as Buzz Lightyear, Jake
Shoup as Bert, Tyler Cavenas as Sully, Erin Noon
as Pinocchio, Kylee Roberts as Mary Poppin,
Kelsey Macieunas as Megara, NoelBernardyn as
Pocahontas,Jess Wesch as Mrs. Potts, Matt Reed
as Aladdin and Gia Hannon as Jasmine.
Supporting roles will be played by Logan Strollis,
Jacob Ulicny, Cristy Evancho, Amber McCarthy,
Evan McKenzie, JoshBaker, Hunter Freil, Chris
Caravella, Madison Ansbach, Alby Stanley, Brad
Hornung, Brandon Donelsonand Jordan Smith.
Dancers are Tiffany Spalti, Katie Babinsky, Samantha Gnall, Amberly Blashock, Maddie Lawrence, Luke Holman, Matt Yedsena, Nolan Fegley, Lenny Dulsky and Mason Evitts.
Chorus will include Bri Jones, Devon Smith,
Sarah Herring, Desiree Malacusky, Katie Loughlin, Jessie Gunoskey, Haley Obrzut, Sumer Messerschmidt, Tori Sallaway, Jayda Byrne, Journey
Cunningham, Kate Chapman.
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Notes From Mr. Smith
Katy Perry Project
I would like to thank Ms. Cheryl Fegley, Kelsey
Macieunas, Daryl Andreas, faculty, staff and students for the production and distribution of our
Roar video. As a part of the Katy Perry Good
Morning America Contest, almost all of our student
body participated in a video to the Katy Perry song
“Roar.” This project brought our students together
in a positive way. We are looking at creating another video towards the end of the year for our “No
Place For Hate” diversity project.
Teachers of the Week
The following Teachers have been selected for
Teacher of the Week: Cheryl Fegley, Kieran Cray,
Daniel Nester, Nicole Zakrewsky, Nancy Brylewski. One teacher is selected per week. Nominations are made by students and other teachers.
Congratulations to these teachers and thank you
for making a positive impact in our school.
opportunity to participate in medieval games,
watch performances, and interact with knowledgeable characters. They all had a great time
and feel as if they learned something new.
PSAT
On Wednesday October 16th, Mr. DiCasimirro
administered the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) to five sophomores, and twenty
five junior students. This is a voluntary test used
to prepare students for the SAT. Cost is $14.00
per student.
Villanova Presentation
On Thursday October 17th, Mr. DiCasimirro arranged for fifty three students to attend a presentation in the LGI given by Michael Gaynor, Director
of Admissions at Villanova University, and Chris
Kovolski, Office of the President. Information included programs of study and the Curvey Scholarship and Fellowship. Some current Mahanoy
alumni who are currently attending Villanova also
Students of the Week
The following Students have been selected for spoke.
Students of the Week: Tyler Cavenas, Courtney
Blackwell, Zoelle Strouphauer, Carolyn Rene,
Lauren Starkey, Harley Pavelick, Anthony Dorneman, Daryl Andreas, Jesse Lindenmuth, Victoria
Ixim, Marissa Ulinitz, and John Molina. Nominations are made by teachers. Congratulations to
these students and thank you for making a positive impact in our school.
Peer Tutoring
We will be instituting a peer tutoring program every
Tuesday and Thursday during remediation. Senior students will be stationed in assigned rooms
to assist students in the subject areas of Math,
Science, Social Studies, English, Spanish, and
Physics. Any student(s) that seek extra help in
these subject areas can attend.
Renaissance Faire
The British Literature classes recently attended a
field trip to the Renaissance Faire in Manheim with
Mrs. Zakrewsky to coincide with the Renaissance
literature being taught in class. Students had the
Students and faculty worked together to create
the “Roar” video for the Katy Perry contest.