MMI Preparatory School recently hired five new head coaches who are beginning their tenures during the 2015-2016 school year. Tom Brown heads the MMI golf team, Michael Portonova D.C. coaches boys’ tennis, and Sean McLaughlin manages the baseball team. R.J. Gilgore is MMI’s new girls’ basketball coach and Katie Pavlick will helm the girls’ tennis...
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Four MMI juniors selected for Junior Leadership Wilkes-Barre
Four MMI Preparatory School juniors were recently selected to participate in Junior Leadership Wilkes-Barre for the 2015-2016 school year. Ali Aijaz, Jai-Jacob Hoover, Jessica Smith, and Jonathan Smith will all participate in the program that gives students the opportunity to use their leadership skills in the community.
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Mid Penn Bank contributes to MMI EITC program
MMI Preparatory School recently received a $2,000 contribution from Miners Bank, a division of Mid Penn Bank, toward the school’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Scholarship program.
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MMI orientation set for August 24; school starts August 25
The new school year is about to begin at MMI Preparatory School in Freeland. Orientation will be held August 24 from 8:15 A.M.-1:00 P.M. A continental breakfast will be served to parents and students with lunch being provided to students before wrapping up the day. The orientation will help new students get acclimated to the...
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MMI student earns award at FBLA Nationals
Emily Seratch, a 2015 MMI Preparatory School graduate, placed sixth in the competitive event of Client Service at the 2015 FBLA National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Seratch, the daughter of Frank and Sarah Seratch of Hazleton, earned national recognition among thousands of other high school students. A total of 11,000 students gathered from all...
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MMI announces annual golf tournament winners
MMI held the seventh annual Jake Kislan ’56 Memorial Golf Tournament Friday, June 19 at the Valley Country Club in Sugarloaf. A record 112 total golfers competed in the event, which was sold out for the second year in a row.
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Second Semester President’s List released
Thomas G. Hood, head of school at MMI Preparatory School, has announced the names of students who have been named to the President’s List during the second semester. The President’s List recognizes sound academic performance each semester. To be included on the list a student must have a cumulative average in all subjects of 85.0,...
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Fourth Quarter Honor Roll announced
Thomas G. Hood, head of school at MMI Preparatory School, has announced the names of students who achieved Honor Roll status during the fourth quarter. The Honor Roll recognizes sound academic performance each quarter. To earn a place on the Honor Roll, a student must have a cumulative average in all core subjects of 85.0,...
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MMI students receive Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) Awards at State Competition
Three MMI Preparatory School students participating in the State Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) Competition were awarded Pennsylvania Science Talent Search (PSTS) awards following their performance at the regional meeting. Sarah Moyer, Jay Solgama, and Mikayla Dove will each receive three letters of recommendation from the Pennsylvania Academy of Science to use in their...
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Sheen, Eisenhart named Hazleton Elks Teens of the Year
MMI Preparatory School seniors Claire Sheen and Michael Eisenhart were recently named the Hazleton Elks Lodge 200 Teenagers of the Year. Sheen is the daughter of Kwangsup and Chaeyun Sheen, Mountaintop; and Eisenhart is the son of Stephen and Denise Eisenhart, Freeland.