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,...
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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...
Dr. Alfred H. Stiller ’63
Dr. Alfred H. Stiller ’63 is an Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering at West Virginia University’s Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, where he has been on the faculty since 1980. During his time at West Viriginia University, Dr. Stiller served as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor of Chemical Engineering,...
Dr. Martin Sokoloski ’55
Wall of Fame Class of 2009 Dr. Martin Sokoloski ‘55 is a well-respected research physicist who has consulted with the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) on the Mars Initiative as well as the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Ames Research Center. Dr. Sokoloski was also chosen to serve as an Institute of Electrical and...
Dr. Fredrick Sherman ‘63
Wall of Fame Class of 2012 Dr. Fredrick T. Sherman ’63 has devoted himself to the practice of geriatrics for more than 30 years. He has distinguished himself as a teacher, administrator, private practitioner, and medical columnist through his work in academic, acute, fee-for-service, long-term, and managed-care settings. Dr. Sherman was the recipient of the...


