Wall of Fame Class of 2009 Mr. John Zoltak ‘56 is the founder and chief executive officer of the Support Systems Associates, Inc. (SSAI), a company that has been providing advanced management, engineering, logistics and technical support services to the Department of Defense and industry customers for 40 years. After graduating from MMI and completing...
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Mr. Neal Wood ’44
Wall of Fame Class of 2011 Mr. Neal Wood ‘44 spent nearly 40 years as an engineer for the Turnpike Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation before retiring as the turnpike commission’s chief bridge engineer in 1991. He worked on several high-profile projects during his career, from the Interstate Highway System to the completion...
Dr. Richard J. Williams ’62
The Valedictorian of the Class of 1962, Dr. Williams earned a degree in geology from Lehigh University after which he received a Ph.D. in geochemistry from Johns Hopkins. After his Ph.D. work, he joined NASA in Houston and earned a technical degree (Masters level) in Public Administration from the University of Houston. At NASA, Dr....
Mr. Joseph A. Varilla ’55
Wall of Fame Class of 2006 Mr. Joseph A. Varilla was the salutatorian of the Class of 1955 and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Lehigh University. Mr. Varilla began his stellar career in the communications field as a member of United Press International and as a reporter for the Hazleton Standard-Sentinel. In 1963,...
MMI Visitation Night on November 13 will show parents how an MMI education maximizes their child’s potential
Parents will learn more about how an MMI Preparatory School education maximizes a student’s academic, social, and character potential in preparation for success in college and beyond during Visitation Night on Wednesday at 6 p.m. on MMI’s campus at 154 Centre Street in Freeland.
Dr. Joseph Urenovitch ’55
Wall of Fame Class of 2013 Dr. Joseph Urenovitch ’55 has attained significant accomplishments in the field of industrial chemistry throughout his career. He worked as vice president of research, development and licensing at Atlas Powder Company, where he directed the development, commercialization and licensing of bulk and packaged emulsion explosives, the first commercialization of...
MMI honors 2019 Harvest Dance king and queen
Harrison Kress and Andrellie Puntiel, pictured at center in the first row, were crowned king and queen at the 2019 MMI Preparatory School Harvest Dance. Also pictured are, first row, from left: Katharine Pinto and Macy Zenier. Second row: Benjamin Putnam; Lesley McDermott, Parents Association Representative; Lisa Marie Ferry, Dean of Students; and Brandon Crockford.
Dr. Walter W. Tunnessen ’57
Wall of Fame Class of 2006 Dr. Walter W. Tunnessen ’57, a general pediatrician with a specialty in pediatric dermatology, was on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the State University of New York Health Sciences Center and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. As Vice President of the American Board...
MMI announces Students of the Quarter for first quarter of the 2019-2020 school year
MMI Preparatory School announced its Students of the Quarter for the first quarter of the 2019-2020 school year.
Mr. Joseph A. Turri ’45
Wall of Fame Class of 2010 Mr. Joseph Turri ‘45 is the founder and chief executive officer of Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT), a company specializing in coating techniques for a multitude of commercial and military applications. After graduating from MMI, Mr. Turri completed his bachelor degree at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1976, after a...