{"id":188444,"date":"2026-05-10T04:20:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T04:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/188444\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T04:20:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T04:20:16","slug":"school-notes-may-10-2026-scranton-times-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/188444\/","title":{"rendered":"School Notes, May 10, 2026 \u2013 Scranton Times-Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Nolan<\/p>\n

Nolan Moore, Abington Heights (Submitted)\n<\/p>\n

\"Sarah<\/p>\n

Sarah Newton, Abington Heights (Submitted)\n<\/p>\n

\"Seamus<\/p>\n

Seamus Allison, Abington Heights (Submitted)\n<\/p>\n

\"Carter<\/p>\n

Carter Wilson, Blue Ridge (Submitted)\n<\/p>\n

\"Norah<\/p>\n

Norah Rebernik, Carbondale Area (SUBMITTED)\n<\/p>\n

\"Hayden<\/p>\n

Hayden Uzialko, Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County (Submitted)\n<\/p>\n

\"Eva<\/p>\n

Eva Oyer, Delaware Valley (SUBMITTED)\n<\/p>\n

\"Courtney<\/p>\n

Courtney Kinney, Elk Lake (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

\"Brooke<\/p>\n

Brooke Spaulding, Forest City Regional (SUBMITTED)\n<\/p>\n

\"Anthony<\/p>\n

Anthony Betti, Mid Valley (SUBMITTED)\n<\/p>\n

\"Gideon<\/p>\n

Gideon Clausson, North Pocono (SUBMITTED)\n<\/p>\n

\"Makenzie<\/p>\n

Makenzie Lininger, Old Forge (SUBMITTED)\n<\/p>\n

\"Amelia<\/p>\n

Amelia Borent, Riverside (SUBMITTED)\n<\/p>\n

\"Aniyah<\/p>\n

Aniyah Angel Burks, Scranton (Submitted)\n<\/p>\n

\"Jacob<\/p>\n

Jacob Layland, Scranton Preparatory School (Submitted)\n<\/p>\n

\"Riley<\/p>\n

Riley Hilling, Valley View (SUBMITTED)\n<\/p>\n

\"Finnley<\/p>\n

Finnley Wareham, Western Wayne (Submitted)\n<\/p>\n

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Nolan Moore, Abington Heights (Submitted)\n<\/p>\n

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\nAbington Heights
\n\"NolanNolan Moore, Abington Heights (Submitted)
\n\"SarahSarah Newton, Abington Heights (Submitted)
\n\"SeamusSeamus Allison, Abington Heights (Submitted)<\/p>\n

Juniors Seamus Allison, Nolan Moore and Sarah Newton were named National Merit Scholars based on their exemplary performance on the PSAT\/NMSQT. Their high scores have qualified the students to be considered for either Commended Students or Semifinalist recognition in November.<\/p>\n

Seamus, who plans to pursue a bachelor\u2019s degree in mathematics, is president of the software club, placed first at a Bloomsburg University programming competition, is founder of an in-person summer computer science camp at Abington Heights and participates yearly in service projects in West Virginia.<\/p>\n

Nolan, who plans to pursue a bachelor\u2019s degree in finance and go to law school, is a member of Mock Trial, where he is a one-time state and national champion, a three-year varsity letter winner in volleyball, vice president of the debate club and president\/founder of Young Mentors of NEPA.<\/p>\n

Sarah, who plans to pursue a bachelor\u2019s degree in marketing, is a member of help club, medalist at the Future Business Leaders of America state competition, leads a local food drive in the community, is a two-year varsity letter winner in field hockey and completed service projects in Peru last summer.<\/p>\n

Blue Ridge
\n\"CarterCarter Wilson, Blue Ridge (Submitted)<\/p>\n

Freshman Carter Wilson was recently recognized as a Blue Ridge High School student of the month, having previously been recognized as artist of the month for band.<\/p>\n

He has been playing tuba since sixth grade. Carter first tried the trombone and said that when he tried the tuba, \u201cit just clicked.\u201d This year, he was part of the Marywood University Junior Wind Band Celebration in January and will participate in Band Fest at Riverside in May.<\/p>\n

On playing at festivals, Carter said, \u201cI think it\u2019s fun to hear the whole band come together and make music. It\u2019s a great sound to hear.\u201d<\/p>\n

He plays football for the Susquehanna Sabers and is a member of the high school wrestling team. This year, in Carter\u2019s first as a wrestler, he qualified for and participated at PJW Junior High State Champions in Johnstown. He has also been a member of the National Junior Honor Society since seventh grade.<\/p>\n

After high school, Carter aspires to attend college and medical school to become a nurse practitioner.<\/p>\n

Carbondale Area
\n\"NorahNorah Rebernik, Carbondale Area (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

Eighth grader Norah Rebernik achieved a perfect score at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) Regional Competition. Her project was called \u201cThe Effect of Peppermint on Student Reaction Times.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI chose this project because if you can improve reaction times, you will be able to fix situations that require quick responses,\u201d Norah said.<\/p>\n

Her activities include softball, basketball, volleyball, cheer, PJAS, student council, Girls in Stem, and science and technology club.<\/p>\n

Norah plans on furthering her education in college after she graduates.<\/p>\n

Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
\n\"HaydenHayden Uzialko, Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County (Submitted)<\/p>\n

Hayden Uzialko, a senior at Lakeland High School in the patient care technician program, has consistently demonstrated dedication, reliability and a self-driven attitude that sets her apart from her peers, according to school officials.<\/p>\n

In addition to her academic focus, she embodies a rare kindness along with a calm, positive demeanor, school officials said. \u201cThese traits have contributed to Hayden earning her role at Geisinger as a Co-Op student, which is providing her with invaluable hands-on experience in a healthcare setting, where she has excelled in patient care and has shown remarkable maturity in her interactions with both patients, peers and staff,\u201d Jaclyn Chesnick, her program instructor, said.<\/p>\n

Beyond her academic and professional commitments, Hayden serves as the CTCLC student ambassador secretary and is a member of the National Technical Honor Society. She has obtained her OSHA10 and Mandated Reporter certifications and has been deemed eligible to sit for her Patient Care Technician Certification. At Lakeland, Hayden is an honor roll student, member of the National Honor Society and Students Against Destructive Decisions, and is a varsity football and basketball cheerleader.<\/p>\n

After graduation, she will attend Penn State for nursing and continue working at Geisinger while in college.<\/p>\n

Delaware Valley
\n\"EvaEva Oyer, Delaware Valley (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

Freshman Eva Oyer is a high honor roll student, a National Junior Honor Society member since last year and a student of the month. She is also involved in the mountain bike club.<\/p>\n

\u201cMountain bike club pushed me to challenge myself in ways I normally wouldn\u2019t. Riding difficult trails and pushing through when things got frustrating helped me become more disciplined and confident,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Dunmore<\/p>\n

The following students were nominated and selected as students of the month for April: Coda Haikes, grade 7; Victoria Bannon, grade 8; Caroline Dougher, grade 9; Angelita Cantarella, grade 10; Richard Bagley, grade 11; and Jimmy Clark, grade 12.<\/p>\n

Selected by their teachers, these students are considered with the following criteria: displays excellent character, follows rules and expectations, maintains good attendance, displays a positive attitude toward learning, participates in class, demonstrates full effort and works to their potential, acts as a positive role model for fellow students and promotes the high school as a proud member of the school community.<\/p>\n

Elk Lake
\n\"CourtneyCourtney Kinney, Elk Lake (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

Courtney Kinney, a junior, has been selected to attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference in June in San Antonio.<\/p>\n

Her victory highlights her exceptional work ethic and accounting skills developed through the Elk Lake Business Education Department, school officials said. Courtney will be accepting sponsorships from local businesses in order to support her financially on her journey to represent the school at the national level.<\/p>\n

\u201cDeciding to join FBLA has been one of the best decisions I\u2019ve made. Regardless of placing at States and going to Nationals, FBLA has had the biggest impact on me this year in so many ways. It\u2019s given me knowledge, laughs, confidence and memories for which I will always cherish,\u201d Courtney said.<\/p>\n

Her activities include soccer and Envirothon, with her team placing first and going to state competition.<\/p>\n

Courtney plans on studying business in college and eventually becoming a forensic accountant.<\/p>\n

Forest City Regional
\n\"BrookeBrooke Spaulding, Forest City Regional (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

Brooke Spaulding, grade 12, takes a photography class at school and decided to volunteer to take the seniors\u2019 photos for her graduation project. She photographed more than 15 different seniors.<\/p>\n

\u201cI enjoyed taking the photos of my senior peers in the class of 2026 and seeing the joy in their faces,\u201d Brooke said.<\/p>\n

Her activities include cheerleading and Mock Trial, and she is a four-time Red Cross blood donor.<\/p>\n

Brooke plans on attending Misericordia University for political science.<\/p>\n

Mid Valley
\n\"AnthonyAnthony Betti, Mid Valley (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

Senior Anthony Betti received the Semiquincentennial Scholarship Award as part of Pennsylvania\u2019s celebration of the country\u2019s 250th birthday. There were more than 1,800 applicants with only 25 chosen. Anthony was honored with a luncheon in the governor\u2019s mansion and was able to meet the governor and his wife.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was honored to be able to go to the governor\u2019s mansion and receive this incredible recognition. I want to thank my parents and teachers and everyone who supported me along the way,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Anthony is a member of both the school\u2019s cross country and track and field teams. He is also a member of the wellness committee and has participated in PJAS and Mock Trial.<\/p>\n

Anthony will be attending Penn State University and will study finance.<\/p>\n

North Pocono
\n\"GideonGideon Clausson, North Pocono (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

Gideon Clausson is taking six AP courses, including literature and composition, U.S. history and Capstone Research, wherein he is pursuing an analysis of Shakespearean play texts.<\/p>\n

He also performs in plays, including, at Scranton Shakespeare Festival, \u201cRomeo and Juliet\u201d and \u201cJuno and the Paycock.\u201d He enjoys writing and public speaking, which he practices as the president of the Model United Nations and as a state contender for Poetry Out Loud.<\/p>\n

He is an active member of his church community at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant.<\/p>\n

He is committed to Muhlenberg College, where he will study English literature and drama with the intention to pursue higher education.<\/p>\n

Old Forge
\n\"MakenzieMakenzie Lininger, Old Forge (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

Sophomore Makenzie Lininger\u2019s recent accomplishment is being runner-up for the American Chemical Society Test.<\/p>\n

The ACS exams are nationally standardized, multiple-choice tests for undergraduate chemistry courses (general, organic, analytical, etc.), often used for final exams. They typically feature 50-70 questions, timed for roughly 110 minutes, and focus on conceptual understanding.<\/p>\n

\u201cI felt proud of myself for being able to do well,\u201d Makenzie said, adding, \u201cWhatever story you tell yourself about your life, that\u2019s the one that\u2019ll be true.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her activities include varsity cheer team and student council.<\/p>\n

Makenzie hopes to be a pharmacist in the future.<\/p>\n

Riverside
\n\"AmeliaAmelia Borent, Riverside (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

Amelia Borent and her second grade classmates in Rosie Wincovitch\u2019s class experienced the hatching of baby chicks.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought it was so amazing because we also got to turn the eggs three times a day before they hatched,\u201d Amelia said. The incubation period is 21 days before the eggs hatch.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had fun watching and learning about a chicken\u2019s habitat,\u201d she added. The experience is part of their science education and takes place annually.<\/p>\n

Scranton
\n\"AniyahAniyah Angel Burks, Scranton (Submitted)<\/p>\n

Aniyah Angel Burks, who attends Lincoln Jackson Academy, had a short story she wrote published in the Young Writers USA \u201cFright Club\u201d anthology.<\/p>\n

\u201cFright Club\u201d is a creative writing contest that focuses on horror stories that are 100 words or less. Students from across the country submit their stories to the contest, and she was one of the winners.<\/p>\n

Scranton Preparatory School
\n\"JacobJacob Layland, Scranton Preparatory School (Submitted)<\/p>\n

Senior Jacob Layland has earned national recognition for his photography in the Scholastic Art Awards, one of the most competitive and prestigious programs for teen artists in the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n

He received both a Gold Key Award and an American Vision Award for his photograph, \u201cJewelry Store,\u201d placing him among the top student artists in the competition. This year, more than 110,000 students submitted over 335,000 works to the program, with only about 2% earning national recognition.<\/p>\n

As part of this honor, Jacob\u2019s award-winning photograph will be exhibited this summer at Carnegie Hall in New York City.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was walking in New York with my instructor for the New York Times class I was in. I pointed out the jeweler to my instructor and he almost yelled at me to take the photo. I took it from my hip while walking by, something I have found to be a useful skill for street photography,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has recognized generations of young artists and writers, celebrating originality, technical skill and the emergence of student voice. Jacob\u2019s recognition reflects both his artistic ability and commitment to his craft, according to school officials.<\/p>\n

\u201cEarning Gold and American Vision awards at Scholastics nationally, out of hundreds of thousands of entries, is a once-in-a-generation win for Northeastern Pennsylvania. Jacob\u2019s recognition is well earned: he is a dedicated student of visual and performing arts at Prep and has focused his energies on developing a body of work for the past three years, both in and out of school,\u201d visual art teacher Jeff Kuratnick said.<\/p>\n

School officials say Jacob\u2019s recognition highlights the strength of Scranton Prep\u2019s visual arts program and its commitment to developing students\u2019 artistic abilities.<\/p>\n

Valley View
\n\"RileyRiley Hilling, Valley View (SUBMITTED)<\/p>\n

Riley Hilling has been recognized as senior of the month in family and consumer science.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m super happy and honored to be chosen as student of the month for Child Development. I\u2019m really grateful for Miss P and my class,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

When Riley is not working hard at school, she enjoys playing soccer, running and working.<\/p>\n

Upon graduation from high school, Riley plans to attend Pennsylvania State University to pursue a career in pharmaceutical sales.<\/p>\n

Western Wayne
\n\"FinnleyFinnley Wareham, Western Wayne (Submitted)<\/p>\n

EverGreen Elementary School prekindergartner Finnley Wareham loves to work outside with his parents in their garden.<\/p>\n

He recently taught the class all about golden soil, which is actually black. Finnley said it\u2019s the best because it \u201cdoesn\u2019t have any bad chemicals in it.\u201d<\/p>\n

School officials say he is very inquisitive and likes to look up unusual types of vegetables.\u00a0When asked about his favorite vegetable to grow, Finnley replied, \u201cEarly Jersey Wakefield cabbage \u2014 now that\u2019s an interesting one.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nolan Moore, Abington Heights (Submitted) Sarah Newton, Abington Heights (Submitted) Seamus Allison, Abington Heights (Submitted) Carter Wilson, Blue…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":188445,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[227,182,139,178,180,179],"class_list":["post-188444","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-scranton","tag-education","tag-local-news","tag-news","tag-scranton","tag-scranton-headlines","tag-scranton-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/188444","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=188444"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/188444\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/188445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=188444"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=188444"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=188444"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}