Two locals recognized at Wilkes
WILKES-BARRE — Nicholas Filipek, of West Wyoming, and David Zydko, of Duryea, were among more than 95 wilkes University students, faculty and staff recognized at the Extracurricular Awards Luncheon for their contributions to activities outside the classroom. The event was held April 25.
Filipek received the Outstanding Leadership & Service Award presented by Department of Communications Studies.
Zydko received the Outstanding Senior Intern presented by Office of Career Development and Internships.
Bus trip planned
The United Methodist Church of Pittston is sponsoring a bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Wednesday, Sept. 11 to see Neil Simon’s hit play “Barefoot in the Park.” This hilarious play ran on Broadway for five years and was a winner of the Tony Award. There are seven selections for your table-served entree plus dessert buffet. Price of the trip is $100 (includes bus, meal, coffee, hot tea, show, tax, gratuity and driver tip). Bus leaves the Pittston Plaza at 9 a.m. To make a reservation or for additional information, call Cathy at 570-603-1915 or e-mail cathyg7@msn.com.
Musto inducted into society
KUTZTOWN — Evan Musto, of Exeter, was inducted into the Mu Xi chapter of Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society at Kutztown University.
Two receive scholarships
WILKES-BARRE — Matthew Booth, of Exeter, and Kayla Wedlock, of West Pittston, were among more than 200 Wilkes University students who received scholarships, along with the donors whose gifts made the scholarships possible, at the annual Scholarship Luncheon on April 4. Booth was recognized for receiving the The Ruth Boorom Melberger ‘62 Scholarship. Wedlock was recognized for receiving the The Ruth Boorom Melberger ‘62 Scholarship.
Moyer presents research
BLOOMSBURG — Krysta Moyer, of Pittston, was among students from the Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania College of Liberal Arts (COLA) who presented their research to an audience of their peers on April 24, during the 2019 COLA Research and Creative Projects Day. Moyer presented her project, titled “The Disney Effect: How Disney Music Influences Children’s Musical Response.”
Lombardo presents research
EAST STROUDSBURG — Nia Lombardo, of Avoca, was among 30 students and faculty members from East Stroudsburg University’s department of communication sciences and disorders who attended the annual convention for Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association April 10-13 in Lancaster.
Lombardo, a senior majoring in communication sciences and disorders, presented research at the convention.
Two locals honored
GLENSIDE — Ashley Lamoreaux, of Exeter, and Thomas Walkowiak, of Wyoming, were among students recognized at Arcadia University for their achievement.
Lamoreaux, was named to the Dean’s Honor List for fall 2018. She is an International Studies major.
Thomas was named to the Dean’s Distinguished Honors List for Fall 2018. He k is an Acting major.
Klubeck graduates from basic
SAN ANTONIO, TX — U.S. Air Force Airman Matthew Klubeck graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. A 2010 graduate of Wyoming Area High School, he is the son of James Klubeck, of Exeter.
