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The "Around the School" section is dedicated to group events happening throughout the school community.
League Champs!
League Champs!
By Staff
The Riverside Vikings varsity baseball team earn Lackawanna League Division 2 league champions after defeating Lakeland 10-0 on May 6th. Nick Bohenek threw a five inning no-hitter in the clinching game against the Chiefs at Schautz Stadium in Dunmore. More to come in the June edition as the baseball team continues their season with upcoming playoffs.
Front row (left to right): Jacob Cottile ('24), Ethan Slocum ('26), Pat Higgins ('24), Jose Sosa ('26), Jason Posluszny ('26), Caleb Sosa ('27), and Cooper Borowski ('26).
Back row (left to right): Ryan Grill ('25), Nick Bohenek ('26), Benjamin Kulikowski ('26), Connor McNally ('25), Chris Graff ('26), Sammy Decker ('27), Carter Whetstone ('27), Chase Taddonio ('25), and Casey O'Brien ('24).
The team is coached by Sean Hughes.
Cheer Squad Leadership and newcomers named
Cheer Squad Leadership and newcomers named
Left to right (front): Madyson Vassell, Reagan Hawkins, Hailey Wychoskie, Meghan Tigue, Olivia Yackabovitz, Ava Sesso, Rosemary Murphy, and Alyssa Clemmer
Left to right (back): Kathryn O'Hora, McKenzie Vrabel, Adina Fox, Kylie Zabriski, Claire Ledoux, Grace Munley, Payton Oustrich, Brooke Kalteski, Gabrielle Jordan, Kyla O'Donnell, and Lucas Velez.
By Grace Munley ('26)
In April, students looking to become members of the Riverside Cheerleading Team tried out to earn a spot and represent our school district at football games, basketball games, and at events around the community.
The tryout process consists of learning a dance, sideline cheer, and two jumps that must be performed for judges. Tryouts for Miss Viking and Captain positions were also held where students trying out made up their own sideline cheers, dances, and struts.
At the Passing of the Sword ceremony, held the night of tryouts, the following positions were announced:
Miss Viking for the 2024-2025 school year is Ava Sesso ('25).
Basketball Captains are Alyssa Clemmer ('25) and Meghan Tigue ('25). Football Captains are Rosemary Murphy ('25) and Olivia Yackabovitz ('25). Members of the Varsity Cheerleading squad include Adrianna Hoover ('26), Kathryn O’Hora ('26), Payton Oustrich ('26), Grace Munley ('26), Kylie Zabriski ('26), Claire Ledoux ('26), Adina Fox ('26), Gabrielle Jordan ('26), Lucas Velez ('26), Mckenzie Vrabel ('26), Kyla O’Donnell ('26), and Brooke Kalteski ('26), Madisyn Vassell ('25), Reagan Hawkins ('25), Hailey Wychoskie ('25), Alyssa Clemmer ('25), Meghan Tigue ('25), Kyleah Edwards ('25), Rosemary Murphy ('25), Olivia Yackabovitz ('25), and Ava Sesso ('25).
Members of the Junior Varsity squad include Captains Kayleigh Kelly ('27) and Natalie Secor ('27), Abryanna Hewitt ('27), Ashley Brizuela ('27), Brisa Sosa ('27), Eleini Latorre ('27), Gabriella Angerson ('27), Lia Reviello ('27), Madyson Owens ('27), Ana Arvonio ('28), Brianna Mills ('28), Jianna Lynn Morales ('28), Jordana O’Hara ('28), Kennedy Schimelfenig ('28), London Talipski ('28), Marabella Royce ('28), Peyton Mastres ('28), Quinn Coyle ('28), Ryleigh McHugh ('28), and Tori Villafane ('28).
Left to right (front): Quinn Coyle, Marabella Royce, Payton Mastres, Kennedy Schimelfenig, Brianna Mills, London Talipski, Tori Villafane, Ryleigh McHugh, Ana Arvonio, Jordana O'Hara
Left to right (back): Ashley Brizuela, Brisa Sosa, Abryanna Hewitt, Kayleigh Kelly, Natalie Secor, Lia Reviello, Madyson Owens, Eleini Latorre, and Gabriella Angerson
ESL goes mining for history
ESL goes mining for history
By Staff
On April 19th, students in Riverside's English as a Second Language (ESL) program attended a field trip at the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour located at McDade Park in Scranton. Students were able to experience a day in the life of a coal miner.
Shashla Gisbel enjoyed the trip, and was amazed that small boys would open the door to the mine for the men. She stated, "Cuando estabamos gon el niño que estaba con su comida y cuando estabamos en la ultima parte (When we were with the kid that was with his food and when it was the last part)."
Retired Riverside history teacher, Bob Davis, served as the group's tour mine guide.
Ms. Kristen Petrucci is Riverside's ESL teacher.
For more information on the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, visit the website.
Left to right (front): Nairine Gomes, Jorgemaira Bulu, Jandiel Gonzalez, Neisha Irizarry, Rosmery Fuentes, Sky Ortiz, Shasla Gisbel, Adiz Paiz Veliz, Natasha Jimenez, Marcio Monteiro, and Mr. Scott Pentasuglio
Left to right (back): Mrs. Karen Reyes, Ms. Kristen Petrucci, Anjeela Gajmer, Raissa Mendes, Michael Torres, Waldemar Mercado, Edwin Perez Mercado, Helber Ferreira, Emanuel Martinez, Gerson Ozuna, and Mr. Will Cicale
Ski Club restarts tradition
Ski Club restarts tradition
Left to right: Grace Munley ('26), Reagan Hawkins ('25), Ella Sottile ('25), Ava Sesso ('25), Adrianna Hoover ('26), Alanna Galonis ('24), Sasha Kimble ('24), and Emily Chilek ('27)
By Adrianna Hoover ('26)
Members of the 2023-2024 Riverside Ski Club enjoyed the beautiful ski mountain of Belleayre in upstate New York on March 4, 2024.
It has been approximately 15 years since the Club has gone on an out-of state ski trip. 40 people, including members of the club and chaperons, attended the trip.
According to Riverside Ski Club advisor, Mrs. Dawn Chilek, "Belleayre Mountain was an excellent new adventure for the ski club!"
Many members of the club agree with her and were very excited about the trip. Chilek believes this will be a new beginning for an old tradition. "The future of the ski club looks bright," she continued, mentioning possible day trips in 2025 to Belleayre Mountain and another New York resort, Hunter Mountain.
In addition, Chilek mentioned that she will be looking into a 2 night, 3 day trip to a Vermont resort like Killington or Sugarbush for February of 2025. With so many exciting opportunities on the horizon, she encourages any skiers or snowboarders to join the Riverside Ski Club for the 2024-2025 season to experience what the club has to offer.
Canady & Hughes win Silver Keys
Canady & Hughes win Silver Keys
By Staff
Kara Canady and Mary Hughes won "Silver Key's" in the 2024 Scholastic Art Awards Northeast PA Region.
Kara's mixed media piece titled, "Caged Heart," represents the pain of heartbreak after experiencing first love.
Mary's piece titled, "Noir Establishment," is a charcoal reduction which illustrates a social gathering at a local restaurant.
Seniors help stock MYC's food pantry
Seniors help stock MYC's food pantry
By Staff
Left to right (front): Lillie Pon, Zoey Zimorowicz, Alexa Williams, Izabella Zyats, Emma Costantino, Jack Chomko, Jorgeany Martins Bulu, Paige Kelly, Nathan Webber, and Will Taylor.
Left to right (back): Chase Whetstone, Noah Ochman, Nick Russomano, Robbie Garvey, Braden Beecham, Pat Higgins, Madison Lipperini, Julianne Skurka, Jaden Willis, and Cameron Pilchesky
On May 3rd, twenty Riverside seniors assisted the Moosic Youth Center and The Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank distribute food to those in need in the community. The Commission on Economic Opportunity also plays a major role in supporting the food pantry.
Name that Turtle!
Name that Turtle!
Did you know that a turtle lives in the pond in the courtyard located in the back of the school? Our little friend does not have an "official" name. Please submit a school appropriate name by May 24th at 3pm. The names will be narrowed down to a top five and there will be a vote before the end of the school year. The student or staff member who submits the winning name, will receive a $25 Starbucks gift card! That sounds like a SHELL of a DEAL!
LINK to vote
Powerlifters compete at State Championships
Powerlifters compete at State Championships
Left to right: Alex Capone, Sasha Kimble, Richie Kostoff, JJ Rogers, Eon Santos, Zack Hauswirth, Karson Peperno, Angel Grande, Charlie Anstett, and Coach Mohammad Ganim.
By Mackenzie Keller ('26)
On Sunday, March 25th, five Riverside athletes—Karson Peperno, Zack Hauswirth, Charlie Anstett, Ean Santos, and Sasha Kimble—displayed their power lifting talents at the Abington Height Annual Powerlifting meet.
Karson Peperno ('25) won a silver medal in the 130lb weight class. He hit all three lifts in the bench press and deadlifted a PR of 275 lbs. Zack Hauswirth ('25) and Charlie Anstett ('29) shined in the 163lb weight class. Hauswirth placed 3rd with a 365lb deadlift and Anstett placed 6th with a 335lb deadlift. Ean Santos ('25) placed 4th in the 183lb weight class in his first Powerlifting meet. He had a powerful 390lb deadlift. And finally, Sasha Kimble ('24)—Riverside’s lone female division participant—hit a deadlift of 190lb and landed herself 4th place.
All athletes who participated at Abington Heights qualified for Pennsylvania State Powerlifting State Championships at Jim Thorpe High School on May 5th. The team put forth an impressive showing, leaving Jim Thorpe with three State Champions.
Leading the way for the Vikings was PA state champion Anstett, who placed first in the Men’s Raw Youth 163 pound division. Anstett's big pull was a 340 pound deadlift.
A group of new comers made their mark, landing two golds amongst the group. State champion Richie Kostoff ('25) placed first in the Men’s raw varsity division with a 1,205 lb total in the squat, bench and deadlift. State champion Angel Grande ('26) placed first in the Men’s raw Junior Varsity division to capture the Pennsylvania State Title. Grande hit all 9 lifts with a 340 pound squat and an impressive 400 pound deadlift to finish the day. Alex Capone ('29) placed 2nd in the Men’s Youth Raw 182.75 pound division. Alex hit all 9 lifts with an impressive 330 lb deadlift. John "JJ" Rogers ('25) nailed a 340 pond squat and a 385 pound deadlift to finish 5th in the state in the men’s raw varsity 163 pound division.
Peperno placed third in the Men’s Raw Varsity 130 pound division. He capped his day off with a 295 pound deadlift. Santos finished his day strong in the 183.75 pound Men’s varsity Raw division hitting all three deadlift attempts. He posted a personal best 405 deadlift and 235 pound bench press. Hauswith blasted a 405 deadlift in the men’s varsity raw 163 pound division. Kimble placed 4th in the women’s Varsity raw division. Sasha hit a 160 pound squat with a 200 pound deadlift
The team, coached and trained by Mohammad Ganim, finished in placed third in the state in the small schools division in the state of Pennsylvania.
Students attend Key Leader conference
Students attend Key Leader conference
By Leah Pfeiffer ('24)
Members of the Riverside Key Club—Leah Pfeiffer ('24), Starlette Cabral ('24), Anavi Nieves ('26), and Jessdaly Torres ('26)—attended the Key Leader Conference in Reading, Pennsylvania from April 12-14. Over the weekend, the students had the opportunity to live in cabins, meet new people from schools across the state, learn about leadership skills, and compete in team building games and activities. One of these activities included swinging on ropes to try to land on a platform, which the team successfully completed. At the end of the weekend, the members received certificates and bid their goodbyes, but as Sophomores, Torres and Nieves plan to attend next year.
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