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8 Athletes to Watch 110 Halloween Haunts Meet eight athletes dedicated to Find Haunted Happenings and both school and sport. costumed cuties! 30 Presidential Platform 142 Outrageous October College and university leaders speak Things to do, where to go, out about the future of the region everything you need to know! (Dr.Boehm of Keystone College pictured above). 42 Northeast PA Football See which pro player took the field for the Northeast PA Miners. 74 Puppy Mill Rescue Discover how to handle the special needs of rescued pups. 78 Hot Topic: Insurance President and CEO of Blue Cross of Northeastern PA gives her opinion on the region, health and costs. 82 Pink Ribbon Proud Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings inspiration through fundraisers, a survivor’s story and medical information about genetic links to the disease.

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Dear Happenings, FROM THE ASSOCIATE EDITOR I have been visiting Clarks Summit regularly for over a decade, and on every visit I make it a point to look Publisher Paula Rochon Mackarey through Happenings Magazine. Nearly every page of the magazine exudes a sense of appreciation for liv- Managing Editor Barbara Toolan ing well.The targeted readership seems to be edu- Art Director Lisa M. Ragnacci Dear Readers, cated people who want to find enrichment and Scandal has mired sports headlines of late – bags, many former teammates are still some Associate Art Director Peter Salerno enjoyment in the Clarks Summit region. I have performance-enhancing drugs, illegal pay- of my closest friends. glanced at a number of articles written by vendors Administrative Assistant Katherine Kempa ment for college athletes… and dare I even attempting to market to these people.What I have I’m still using skills learned through sport in mention Penn State? not seen are many articles written to educate and Associate Editor Erika A. Bruckner my career and everyday life; there are striking inform from an objective standpoint. Editorial Assistant Melissa Sanko We wanted this issue to stand in sharp con- similarities between working with a sports –Peter Anderson trast to these mired moments. Starting with team to produce wins and working with co- Account Representatives Ken Chergosky Rosemary Nye the fantastic group of regional collegiate workers to produce a monthly publication! Dear Jane Preate athletes appearing on this issue’s front Both require motivating and relying on team- Happenings, Annette Profera cover, we sought to remind everyone mates, training rookies, putting in extra hours The article, about all that is good with college sports – of hard work to stay ahead of the game and "Artistic Flair by Interns Vince Mecca especially at programs right here in occasionally making a game-winning shot at the Mile,” the buzzer- a.k.a. the printer deadline! (September 2012) is Northeast PA! These young athletes are seri- ous about sports as well as academics – excellent and beau- Whether you compete at the collegiate level, tifully written. Thank cross country runner On the Cover: Student athletes and mascots from local play games in your backyard, coach your kids Kathleen Druther attended the shoot imme- you for your gen- colleges team up at Memorial Stadium in Scranton. or follow your favorite team from an armchair, erosity. We will highly Cover Photo: Alex Cena Photography diately after taking the grueling four-and-a- I hope this issue helps you go back to the recommend to any half hour Graduate Entrance Exam that morn- Published Monthly. 350,000 copies annually. purity and passion of all that is good in sport. fellow businesses that ©2012 HAPPENINGS MAGAZINE ing! Although, we must admit… some stu- they advertise with All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be dent-athletes somehow had to tear them- reproduced by any process except with written permission. Keep Playing, you. selves away from a class or two to spend a –Jesse Gardner, Happenings Magazine published since 1969 sunny, summer afternoon outside at the My daughter Gianella West End Gallery, P.O. Box 61 • Clarks Summit, PA 18411 photo shoot at Scranton’s Memorial Stadium looked up to the col- Corning, NY Phone: (570) 587-3532 • Fax: (570) 586-7374 lege athletes at the (Professors, please consider this an official Erika A. Bruckner Dear Happenings, Email: [email protected] cover photo shoot… request to excuse the absence!). from this photo,it I was tickled to see one of my former students, seems may Melissa Sanko's, sincere letter in the September Read online at: As you continue through the issue, you’ll find be her sport of choice! issue (Letter from the Editorial Assistant). I am always www.HappeningsMagazinePA.com highlights of many good things related to so happy to see my students doing well and doing sport at Northeast PA schools – from sports- good for their communities. Please keep up the related majors (page 38) and championship good work. Drop Us a Line! trainers (page 40) to successful graduates –Kim Pavlick, University of Scranton We want to hear (page 26) and programs that promote true what’s on your mind; sportsmanship (page 22). take a minute to send us a note! We asked a few college and university athletic What’s directors to share the lifelong benefits of col- • P.O. Box 61 legiate sports. Find their wide variety of rea- Clarks Summit, PA 18411 sons on page 18. As a former Baptist Bible Happening • HappeningsMagazinePA.com this College Lady Defender player and • [email protected] cheerleader, I agree with these experts. • Like “Happenings Magazine” Battling through a sports season with team- on Facebook HappeningsWeek Magazineend? Insiders know. mates can produce resilient bonds. Although • Follow “HappeningsMag” and we’ve since traded duffel bags for diaper Sign up FREE At HappeningsMagazinePA.com! “ErAtHappenings” on Twitter

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14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Fostering Excellence in 537 Venard Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Fall Festival & Ghost Walk, National Vince Giordano & 2nd Annual Making Deaf Education www.thescrantonschool.org 570-585-1000 Lumberjack downtown Chocolate The Nighthawks, Strides Against Chainsaw Scranton.Daily. Cupcake Day! Mellow Theatre, Breast Cancer Walk, Competition, 7:30 p.m. Scranton.8 p.m. Kirby Park,Wilkes-Barre. Sullivan Co. 383-1821. 955-1455. 9 a.m. Fairgrounds,Forksville. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 482-4088. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 8th Annual Capitol Steps, Halloween Malloween, Chocoholic Frolic, State Theatre, Lantern Tours, Mall at Steamtown, Scranton Cultural Easton.7:30 p.m. Eckley Miners’ Scranton. Center,Scranton. 800-999-STATE. Village,Weatherly. 343-3400 5-8 p.m. 6:30-9 p.m. 346-0759. 636-2070. CATHERINE H. BONE LECTURE IN CHEMISTRY ROALD HOFFMANN, Nobel Laureate, 28 29 30 31 Professor Emeritus at Cornell University, Writer and Poet Cemetery Walk, National Candy Happy Grey Towers Corn Day Halloween 7 P.M. • THURSDAY, OCT. 18 National Historic 101 STARK LEARNING CENTER Site,Milford.1:30- 2:30 p.m. 296-9630 MAX ROSENN LECTURE IN LAW AND HUMANITIES CORY BOOKER, Mayor of Newark, N.J. “How to Change the World with Your Bare Hands” 7:30 P.M. • SUNDAY, OCT. 21 DOROTHY DICKSON DARTE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Apple Month Both lectures are free and open to the public. Call (570) 408-4306 for more information. AIDS Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month Patrons requesting accommodations or services at or Wilkes University-sponsored events in accordance with The American Halloween Safety Month with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III: Public Accommodations are asked to contact the University at 1-800-Wilkes-U to request such services/ National Popcorn Popping Month accommodations. It is recommended that requests be made at least 48 hours prior to any event.

October 2012 HappeningsMagazinePA.com 7 COVER STORY are people I look up to on and off the KeystoneHope College Krolewski Women’s court. Forward/Midfield College Athletes to Watch Goals for Upcoming Senior Early Childhood Education Major Season: To improve Training for games is a year-round, daily –Photography by Alex Cena daily as a team and effort for Krolewski, who credits her become CSAC cham- three coaches for the team’s success and pions! which keeps my priorities in check. It forces me to inspiration. She chose Keystone because Goals for after UniversityKathleenDruther of Scranton Cross Country work hard around the clock which is vital if I want of the sport and the strong education Graduation: Senior Biology Major to succeed in both academics and racing. program. Krolewski’s parents were Graduate classes and happy to learn the school consistently A runner since the sixth grade, Druther still gets Goals for Upcoming Season: Stay injury-free; win becoming a Spanish ranks as one of the best colleges in the butterflies every time she toes the starting line. the title, and make the All- teacher or translator Druther was drawn to the University’s biology pro- Region team (top 35) at Regionals northern region by U.S. News and World Hometown: Reports. gram and the opportunity to train under Coach Goals for after Graduation: Medical or D.O. Dunmore Burke. School Game to Watch: Individual Highlights: Field Hockey Individual Highlights: 2009 Hometown: Clarks Summit University of Most Valuable Player; 2010 National Landmark Conference Rookie Race to Watch: The Landmark Conference Scranton @ Field Hockey Coaches Association of the Year, 2009 & 2010 Championship Marywood, Nov. 26 Academic Honor Roll, National Academic Squad; Keystone Deans List College Athlete of the Month and Week; Academic Excellence Award Team Highlights: Landmark Conference Team Highlights: Program record goals in 2011, an all-time record Team title for the first 14-win season, CSAC title and a MAshleyarywood Universit Murrayy time in the school’s his- berth in the conference semi-finals Favorite Part of Keystone: Women’s Basketball Shooting Guard tory Small class sizes; the faculty gets Sophomore Spanish Major How Sports Enhances How Sports Enhances College Life: Confidence to know each student by name. College Life: Forced “I was very happy with the athletic department builder! Coach Manning Also, the administration is very me to develop excel- at Marywood University, and the school has so encourages us to do well supportive of sports programs. lent time-management many other great aspects that drew me in, like in academics; as a Biggest Student-Athlete skills and allowed me the homey campus feel.” result, I have Challenge: Time management to be competitive in an Individual Highlights: Two-time developed study Biggest Student-Athlete area other than school. Lackawanna Player of the Year; Her jersey skills and time Benefit: Teamwork and resulting Life Skills Learned number 3 retired at Dunmore High School; management friendships through Sport: Being techniques. Four-Year National Honors Society; CSAC Goals for Upcoming Season: To flexible. Race conditions Academic Honor Roll; Holds record for three- Life Skills work hard, to play the best of my can dramatically change, point shooting game with eight Learned as do situations in life. ability and to make the playoffs Life Skills Learned Through Sport: Through You have to be ready to and win the championship Leadership, determination and time manage- Sport: tackle anything that Goals for after Graduation: To ment Patience, comes your way coach field hockey and teach organization, Favorite Part of Marywood: Faculty - some- kindergarten, possibly with Best Sports Moment: leadership, team- one is always around to help, whether they Teach for America, for students Running 18:20 for the 5k work, persistence know you or not. Attending Marywood feels in low-income communities Biggest Student-Athlete like being part of a big family. and self-discipline Challenge: Devoting so Hometown: Bear Creek Biggest Student-Athlete Challenge: Time Best Sports much time to cross coun- management. Going to classes, practices and Moment: Being Game to Watch: Keystone try when I was swamped having your homework done daily named the Keystone College @ Marywood University, with course work Oct. 6 Biggest Student-Athlete Benefit: Creating a College Female Athlete Biggest Student- bond with your team and coaches! My team- of the Year for scoring 13 Athlete Benefit: It allows mates always have my back, and my coaches me to be well-rounded HappeningsMagazinePA.com 9 M

King’sChris College Men’s Sweeney Baseball Best Sports Moment: Going five for five with three home runs and two doubles versus Outfield/First Base Manhattanville and breaking the single-season Senior Mass Communications Major and career home run record in the process Sweeney’s been swinging a bat since he was 4. “I Favorite Part of King’s College: The smaller M always wanted to play college ball, and King’s size Garth Lakitsky gave me a chance to do that; it was the best fit Biggest Student-Athlete Challenge: Time Lackawanna College Men’s Football both academically and athletically.” management skills Linebacker Individual Highlights: Cal Ripken Collegiate Biggest Student-Athlete Benefit: You get to Sophomore Liberal Studies Major Summer League All-Star; King’s College Career enjoy all the perks of college while playing the and Single Season Home Run Record Holder game you love for four more years. How Sports Enhances College Life: It has Goals for Upcoming Season: To win the MAC- taught me to work hard for things both on and Freedom Conference Tournament and to off the field. become an All-American Life Skills Learned Through Sport: It’s a Goals for after Graduation: Play baseball at a game where you are going to fail more than higher level or a career in public relations or you succeed, and that has helped me deal with advertising tough times or failures outside of baseball. Hometown: Mountain Top

“I knew I wanted to play for a successful program in a competitive league. Misericordia was a great fit.” A soccer player for 17 years, Bush puts in around 20 hours a week MAndyisericordia University Bush Men’s to practice and play the sport. Soccer Forward Senior Accounting Major Individual Highlights: Excellence in Athletics and Academics Award 2009-2011 Team Highlights: MAC Freedom Conference Champions 2009 & 2011 Life Skills Learned Through Sport: Teamwork, leader- ship, hard work and creativity Best Sports Moment: Going to the NCAA tournament in 2009 and 2011 Lakitsky chose Lackawanna College to prepare to play at a Division I school. He trains hard daily, often up to six hours. Favorite Part of Misericordia: Everyone, from stu- dents to faculty, is willing to help you accomplish your Individual Highlights: 27th in Northeast Football goals. Conference in tackles as a freshman; First State Biggest Student-Athlete Challenge: Time manage- Championship Wrestler in Tamaqua High School history ment– making time for school-work, athletics and a Team Highlights: Led the Northeast Football Conference in positive social life touchdowns, rushing and passing yards Biggest Student-Athlete Benefit: Relationships with Life Skills Learned Through Sport: Discipline and focus teammates and coaches Favorite Part of Lackawanna College: The coaches and Goals for Upcoming Season: Winning our conference teachers willing to help and advancing to the NCAA tournament Biggest Student-Athlete Challenge: Being focused on and Goals after Graduation: Graduate school to earn a off the field Master’s Degree in accounting and eventually become Goals for Upcoming Season: Going undefeated a CPA Goals for after Graduation: Attend a Division I college Hometown: DuBois Hometown: Tamaqua Game to Watch: King’s College @ , Oct. 20 Coach Sumoski recruited Fissel during her sophomore year in high school. She was drawn to the soccer pro- gram as well as Wilkes campus and student housing. Fissel spends up to 70 percent of her time lifting, prac- ticing and playing the sport.

Individual Highlights: Three-year captain; Impact Player of the Year; Deans List Life Skills Learned Through Sport: Working well with others as a team and developing good leader- THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON ship skills Best Sports Moment: Beating DeSales University in the playoffs to make the finals; being captain and Events team leader Favorite Part of Wilkes: The faculty and staff Biggest Student-Athlete Challenge: Balancing We are pleased to invite you to a variety of academics and athletics lectures, cultural events and performances available as Biggest Student-Athlete Benefit: Having a “sec- resources to our Scranton area neighbors. JohnsonWilliam College Men’s Basketball Hines Point ond family” while away at school Guard/Shooting Guard Sophomore Carpentry and Goals for Upcoming Season: Work together as October 5-7 International Film Festivals one and win the MAC “Prelude to a Kiss,” by Cabinetmaking Major October 1 & 2, November 15, 7 p.m. Craig Lucas Goals for after Graduation: Possibly continue 5:30 p.m. Spanish Film Club Series Presented by The Hines has been playing ball since he was 5. He playing; coach at the college level, and begin my Taiwanese Film and Made possible with the career in graphic design University of Scranton was drawn to Johnson College because of the Cultural Festival support of Pragda, the Players. Fees Vary. career opportunities the trades offer. Hometown: Morristown, Free. Moskovitz Theater Secretary of State for McDade Center for Game to Watch: Wilkes @ Fairleigh Dickinson, DeNaples Center. Culture of Spain, and its Literary and Performing Individual Highlights: Cross country All-EPCC Oct. 6 -Erika A. Bruckner Call 941-6312 Program for Cultural honorable mention; helped Johnson College Arts. Call 941-4318 Cooperation with United basketball make the first playoff appearance November 6-8, 7 p.m. October 21 & States’ Universities. Free. in the school’s history Sixth Annual East November 4 Pearn Auditorium, German Film Festival Life Skills Learned Through Sport: To be a Open House Brennan Hall. leader and coachable in all aspects of life Free. Pearn Auditorium, For high school juniors Call 941-6160 Brennan Hall. Favorite Part of Being a Jaguar: Most people and seniors. Various Call 941-7430 didn’t believe we could win a game last year campus locations. Call let alone make the conference playoffs. Proving naysayers wrong makes winning 1-888-SCRANTON games that much sweeter. October 30, 5:30 p.m. Stay Informed…about University Biggest Student-Athlete Challenge: Making Native Son: Stephen events, programs and resources sure that you are great on the court and just Karam in Conversation Visit www.scranton.edu/community as great in the classroom with Paul Holdengraber Subscribe to Community Goals for Upcoming Season: Lead the team Free. McDade Center Relations’ Monthly E-Newsletter in assists, become a captain and get Johnson for Literary and Perform- Email [email protected] College a championship ing Arts. Call 941-7816 Goals for after Graduation: Play at a Division I school and work on a great-paying construc- Top right: A Year with Frog and Toad tion site Players 2011-12 season Hometown: Philadelphia Katy Fissel Game to Watch: Johnson College @ Valley Wilkes University Women’s Soccer Center Mid Forge Military Academy, Nov. 27 Senior Integrative Media and Art Major Questions? Call 941-4419 College MascotsUnmasked Wilkes University M EXPERIENCE Willie Eggleston as“The Colonel” As the mascot, Eggleston likes to think of himself YOUR as a billboard meant to draw attention to the main sporting event.The Colonel attends all EDUCATION. home sporting events and other community and campus events. He explains,“I enjoy having the opportunity to have a positive impact on cam- FALL OPEN HOUSE pus life by rallying students and bolstering school spirit. I am very proud to be a Colonel, Saturday, October 13th, 9:30am and I make sure that always shows whenever I put on the suit.” Register online at johnson.edu/openhouse History: Former Dean of Student Affairs or call 570-702-8900 Emeritus George F.Ralston suggested the mascot, and The Colonel became official in 1947. In 2008 the costume was revamped, fea- turing blue skin to figuratively and literally For information on our embody school spirit. 14 exciting careers, visit Mascot Trivia: The total weight of the cos- tume is over 20 pounds not including the www.johnson.edu head. Favorite Mascot Moment: Welcoming WE WORK. students at summer orientation. Personal:

Binghamton, NY native; Pharmacy major (2014) involved in student government, ulti- M mate Frisbee, pharmacy student senate and University of Scranton community service events Daniel Haugen as “Iggy the Royal Wolf” Haugen dons the five-pound, furry, one-piece suit with matching gloves and paw-shaped shoes for basketball, soccer, field hockey and lacrosse games. Under the costume, he wears a vest with pockets for ice packs to beat the heat! “The mas- Programs We Offer: cot represents the school,” explains Haugen.“If Computerized Office Administration you ask someone to name the best sports schools Medical Office Administration in the country, they could probably tell you both CDE Fits Into Your Lifestyle the school and the mascot of that school.” INDIVIDUALIZED FORMAT · HANDS-ON TRAINING History: Two wolves were added to the col- JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE lege’s original seal, taken from the coat of arms FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING from the family of St. Ignatius of Loyola, FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE (for those who qualify) founder of the Jesuits.The Royal Wolf mascot was named “Iggy,” pointing back to St. Ignatius. Signature Moves: The wave and “I can’t hear you” Favorite Mascot Moment: Our basketball team was losing; I got the crowd behind our Route 611 in Tannersville, PA team, and we won the game. Personal: (570) 629-2690 Morrisville, PA native Communication major www.cde.edu (2013) involved in intramural sports CDE Career Institute is a Private Licensed School and Continued on page 16 is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education

14 HappeningsMagazinePA.com October 2012 October 2012 HappeningsMagazinePA.com 15 King’s College M Eric Grego as “Leo the Lion” A beautiful smile is your best accessory.

As a campus activity leader, Grego dressed up in a chicken costume to promote an event on cam- pus.“I have loved being the mascot ever since,” he explains. He will pump up the crowd at foot- ball and basketball games and for other campus activities. A cross-country athlete, Grego says, Smile Enhancement Procedures “Being the mascot shows me what other athletes Beautiful Bonding • Zoom2 Bleaching go through. It’s been an amazing experience, and I cannot wait to attend more games!” Lumineer Veneers • DaVinci Porcelain Veneers • Permanent Dental Implants Fun Fact: When wearing the costume, Grego General Family Dentistry has very limited range of motion and cannot see anything around his feet. Favorite Mascot Moment: This past summer I attended the LIU field day event. It was an amazing experience to see the smiles on the little kids when I shook their hands and took pictures with them! Personal: Bear Creek native; Secondary Education History major, (2014) involved in cross country, student gov- $100 off any cosmetic ernment chief information officer, campus procedure with this ad! activities leader, FYE co-leader, history society, Education Honor Society, History Honor (570) 342-9136 Society and education club -Erika A. Bruckner

16 HappeningsMagazinePA.com October 2012 are also challenged academically.“Being a EDUCATION student-athlete takes more than just playing the game,” continues Mecca.“When they come to Lackawanna College there is a mandatory study hall schedule; they must Fit for Life structure their time to fit athletics into their academic demands.” Most schools have aca- ~ Open House ~ demic standards, including minimum GPA, a The Long-Term Benefits of Collegiate Sports student must meet in order to continue playing their sport, which serves as motiva- Legendary football coach confidence that develops in make the most of the skill tion for academic achievement. Vince Lombardi had a and out of the athletics set each member brings to knack for bringing the simi- arena helps foster the abili- the team.” Professional Preparedness larities between sport and ty to embrace life’s chal- “Being part of an athletic team is a micro- Educational Motivation life into light. Regional lenges,” Gunning adds. cosm of what happens in life,” explains For some, sports are the experts weighed in on the Leadership, dedication and Lovecchio.“Athletes experience wins, losses, motivating factor to attend subject, agreeing– the ben- commitment are also fos- obstacles and working toward common and school.“But it is the entire efits of being a student-ath- tered through sport. individual goals.” Skills learned through lete can last a lifetime. Student-athletes spend sport– leadership, teamwork, striving for countless hours on their Physical Wellness excellence – are what most companies are Sunday, November 4, 2012 sport, in addition to day-to- Clearly, athletics lead to looking for in potential employees. 12PM ~ 3PM day requirements of a typi- physical benefits.“Sports 501 E. Drinker Street cal college student. –Erika A. Bruckner encourage the concept of Dunmore, Pa 18512 The high amount of wellness,” explains Mary Jo 570-346-7541 ~ www.hchspa.org responsibility forces Gunning, Marywood athletes to learn University’s and implement director of ath- time-management letics and recre- and prioritizing “The quality of each man’s life ation for 23 skills. is the full measure of years. Student- that man’s commitment to athletes learn nutritional Social Aptitude concepts and how to train Sports force individ- excellence and victory– their body. uals to work togeth- whether it be football… busi- er; communication Personal Development ness... or government.” is vital to success. Toby Lovecchio, a 1985 After enduring gru- —Vince Lombardi University of Scranton eling workouts, dev- Former Head Coach, Green Bay Packers graduate, began as direc- astating defeats and tor of athletics for his hard-fought victo- alma mater in 1997. He’s ries, teammates forge a personally learned, college experience that bond that lasts long after “Athletics help gets a student ready for the the season is done.“Sports people become future,” admits Lackawanna enhance communication more well-round- College Athletic Director and people skills because ed and help us Kim Mecca.“For our stu- you work within a frame- learn more about dent-athletes, their future work of others,” continues ourselves.” As one succeeds starts here.” In addition to Lovecchio.“You are not on the court, his or her self- maintaining great physical alone.You must help and image is enhanced.“The and mental shape, students challenge each other to

18 HappeningsMagazinePA.com October 2012 October 2012 HappeningsMagazinePA.com 19 EDUCATION L ACKAWANNA C OUNTY L IBRARY S YSTEM A MERICAN M ASTERS L ECTURE Excellence in Career and Words of Her Own College Preparation Fran Lebowitz Q.When should students applying online. Work dili- require subject tests (SAT II); Author, Actress, begin their college search gently on required essays; they should be taken when Social Critic, Humorist and campus visits? choose topics carefully; ask the student completes the A. Toward the end of the several people to thorough- course in high school. Thursday, November 8 - 7 p.m. student's sophomore year ly proofread. Make a deci- Scranton Cultural Center or early in junior year. Q.Why consider a pri- College visits should vate college counselor? She’s been called the “foremost advocate of the Extreme begin by winter of jun- A. College admissions is Statement” and she has opinions on just about everything. ior year. Ask as many increasingly more com- Now she’s coming to share them with Lackawanna County. questions as possible petitive as the number of Admission free for Lackawanna while visiting; talk to applicants rise; a private County Library System card students on campus; counselor can help navi- holders. Tickets are available at visit classes in the gate the stressful process any Lackawanna County Library System library and the Scranton major; check out the of researching and Cultural Center box office. multi-media facilities. applying to colleges by www.lclshome.org providing information, Q.What are the stages helping find the college of a college search? sion. Once you receive with the best fit and provid- A. Prepare yourself. Take the acceptance letter(s), review ing guidance. Private coun- right courses in high school the financial aid package, selors can help students and standardized tests and weigh the pros and identify their strengths and (PSAT, SAT and/or ACT); par- cons of each school. weaknesses to assess what ticipate in community and Perhaps, visit the campus careers and schools might extra-curricular activities; again; sit in on classes in be a good fit. Students with develop a resume; attend your major; talk to students, special needs, such as learn- college fairs, and visit col- and observe the social ing disabilities, can really leges. Plan. Look at applica- scene. Can you see yourself benefit by hiring a private tions of desired schools and as part of the student counselor. determine admissions body? For more answers regarding requirements (essays, letters student-athletes, visit of recommendation, addi- Q.When should a student www.HappeningsMagazinePA.com! tional testing requirements, take standardized tests? financial aid and available A. Take the SAT or ACT at scholarships). Fill out appli- least once in the junior year Jennifer Severini-Kresock has 20 years experience Watch deadlines for cations. (preferably between March working in public high regular action, early action and June). Some students schools and also taught as and early decision. Students may take it twice in junior an adjunct instructor at should apply by fall of sen- year. Depending on the Lackawanna College and Keystone ior year of high school. scores, they may wish to College. She earned her Bachelor of Make rough draft copies of take it again in October of Science and Master of Science degrees from Marywood University. applications, even if you are senior year. Some schools

20 HappeningsMagazinePA.com October 2012 October 2012 HappeningsMagazinePA.com 21 Winning the Right Way EXCELLENCE IN University of Scranton’s Sportsmanship Initiative CAREER & COLLEGE PREPARATION Individualized assistance with the College Admissions Process,Testing,Essay Topics & Editing,Financial Aid/ Scholarships,Resume Writing Skills,Interviewing Skills,Career Shadowing Experiences & College Tours for students Grade 8-12, transferring college students,returning adult students,career or college- bound special needs Bochicchio Sport Character Initiative Workshop for youth soccer coaches held at the University of Scranton. L-R: Jeff Bochicchio, students. Steve Klingman, Matt Pivorotto, Sandy Bochicchio, Gus Esgro, Colleen Murphy, Eileen Sodano, Steve Jones, Jack O'Malley, Chris Davis.

child's sport experi- 2006, posting a 115-10-4 teach life lessons. CAREER & COLLEGE “ ence should provide record.“Joe Bochicchio was CAREER & COLLEGE COUNSELING ASSOCIATES instruction and posi- an excellent coach, friend Creating Partnerships: COUNSELING ASSOCIATES A (570) 702-5700 tive competitive experi- and a man of impeccable Community Check us out on Facebook. ences as well as the oppor- character, ” recalls Dr. BSCI and PIAA District II have tunities to learn important O’Malley. partnered to present a two- life lessons,” explains Jack day conference with national O'Malley, Ph.D., professor of Training the Leaders: presenters. Jim Thompson, psychology emeritus and Coaches founder and executive direc- chair of the Steering “It’s important to teach tor of Positive Coaching CAREER & COLLEGE CAREER & COLLEGE COUNSELING ASSOCIATES Committee for the University coaches, as players often try Alliance, will be a principal COUNSELING ASSOCIATES of Scranton Bochicchio Sport to emulate their coach,” speaker in the “Schools Character Initiative (BSCI). explains Colleen Murphy, Shaping the Culture of Sport” Since the initiative began, University of Scranton’s head Conference scheduled for BSCI has reached over 1,500 women’s soccer coach, assis- March 2013. Michael coaches, athletes and parents tant athletic director and sen- Ognosky, superintendent of in Northeast PA with the ior woman administrator.To Montrose Area Schools and message of sportsmanship. that end, BSCI provides work- secretary of PIAA District II, Experience Sem: Only@Sem will families find ... Enroll shops through partnerships explains,“The ultimate goal is Tod Creating a Legacy: Joe with the American Sports to provide opportunities to s5NPARALLELEDACADEMICSWITHSMALLCLASSESAND ay! Bochicchio Education Program and the learn valuable life lessons INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION The project was named the Positive Coaching Alliance. through sports in our s5NMATCHEDDIVERSITYATTRACTINGSTUDENTSFROMA Bochicchio Sport Character Tom Evans, BSCI steering schools.” RANGEOFCULTURALANDSOCIO ECONOMICBACKGROUNDS Initiative after the late Joe committee member and Bochicchio, who coached North Pocono High School’s Reaching the Next s5NRIVALEDARTS ATHLETICSANDACTIVITIESTHATTURN several Scranton School English Department chair, Generation: Students INTERESTSINTOPASSIONS District sports, including foot- became a certified ASEP and As a member of the BSCI TODDLER – GRADE 8 GRADES 9 – 12 ball and wrestling, and PCA trainer. He emphasizes steering committee, David FORTY FORT | 570-718-6600 KINGSTON | 570-270-2160 served as the University of the concepts of a "Double- Black reaches out to local Scranton’s head women’s soc- Goal Coach,” someone who wyomingseminary.org/visit cer coach from 1984 through coaches both to win and to continued on page 24

22 HappeningsMagazinePA.com October 2012 October 2012 HappeningsMagazinePA.com 23 Winning the Right Way (continued from page 22) high school student-athletes. that will connect student elementary school. Old Forge He says,“We look at sports as leaders from across over 40 School District is a past par- not merely a competitive school districts and provide ticipant; high school athletes physical challenge, but also them with nationally recog- read to elementary school as a broader educational nized books about the social students and discuss sports- opportunity; sports can teach and ethical dimension of manship lessons.“This is a critical thinking skills, stimu- sports.“So often, a sports win-win situation,” according late the imagination and help team has no clear objectives to Old Forge Athletic Director develop a capacity for main- beyond a win-loss record,” Debbie Pepsin.“The older taining balance and perspec- Black admits.“Consequently, children love to work with tive in one's life.” A leadership we try to help young athletes the little ones, and the training program has been develop a palpable athletic younger students look up to developed at Abington culture which address not the high school athletes as Heights High School by merely short-term perform- role models, which makes Student-Athlete TJ Murray, ance objectives but also getting the message across with the help of the adminis- long-term team values.” very easy.” BSCI’s goal is to tration and Head Football have every single high school Coach Joe Repshis.The pro- Sportsmanship Day in PIAA District II participate gram, mandatory for all team The University of Scranton in National Sportsmanship captains, includes a pre-sea- Student-Athlete Advisory Day. son leadership workshop and Committee participates in For more,e-mail weekly in-season meetings National Sportsmanship Day [email protected] or visit with the administration. BSCI each March.They teach a www.SportsCharacter.org or is developing a Student sportsmanship lesson titled www.InternationalSport.org. Athlete Advisory Committee “Honor the Game” in a local –Erika A. Bruckner

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