A new scholarship has been established at MMI Preparatory School with the first recipient selected this year. The Roy and Dorothy Feussner Endowed Scholarship was established in 2014 by Dr. John R. Feussner ’64, Mrs. Patricia A. Morse, Mr. Gregory G. Feussner and Mr. Ronald A. Feussner ’70 in honor of their parents. The Feussners are the proprietors of Feussner Ford in Freeland.
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MMI honors Wall of Fame inductees
MMI Preparatory School honored the new members of its Wall of Fame during the ninth annual Wall of Fame dinner and ceremony held on September 20. Established in 2006, the MMI Wall of Fame honors alumni in addition to current and past faculty, staff and board members who have distinguished themselves in the areas of athletics, business, sciences, education, government, public service, the arts or humanities. Wall of Fame inductees are selected in the following categories: Athletic Achievement, Community Service, Service to MMI and Professional Achievement. Members of the Wall of Fame Class of 2014 are Shawn P. Gallagher ’84,...
Instructor’s song to be featured on TV show tonight
An instructor at MMI Preparatory School will have his original song used in a television show tonight. Daniel DeMelfi’s “I Stand For You,” performed by Venessa Vicoso, will be featured in Thursday evening’s episode of Warrior Summit Outdoor. The show features returning soldiers engaging in outdoor activities to alleviate any PTSD symptoms. It airs locally at 9:00 P.M. on WYLN-TV 35, which is seen on Service Electric Cable Channel 7. DeMelfi is a music instructor and choir and Glee Club director at MMI. He is certified by the American College of Musicians.
MMI is testing center for SAT, ACT exams
MMI is a testing center for students taking the SAT and ACT examinations in preparation for college applications.
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MMI students chosen for program in China
Three students from MMI Preparatory School were selected to participate in a Chinese-sponsored international conference in Beijing, China, this summer.
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MMI healthy option cooking featured on WBRE
MMI’s new healthy school lunch program is gaining attention with the start of school just around the corner as WBRE TV broadcast live from the school kitchen Monday morning, August 18, with segments in four early newscasts. WBRE reporter Jasmine Brooks interviewed students, teachers, and administrators about the school’s new menu that will feature healthier choices and dishes that are cooked up fresh by the school’s new chef using scratch ingredients. The daily selection will include one robust entrée and side vegetable, a beautiful and fresh salad bar, sandwich bar, soup du jour, and various side items. To watch the...
MMI student recognized by scholarship program
Claire Sheen, a student at MMI Preparatory School, has been named a High Scorer by the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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MMI hires two new teachers
Timothy Garvey and Todd Ronco have been hired as teachers at MMI Preparatory School, announced Head of School Thomas Hood.
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MMI students chosen for leadership seminar
Two MMI Preparatory School students are attending the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership World Leadership Congress in Chicago this week.
Student accepted into Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins
Angel A. Alday, a freshman at MMI, has been accepted into the Peabody Institute of The John Hopkins University.
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.
Fourth-quarter honor roll released
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.
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Relay For Life team fights cancer
A team from MMI participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, which benefits the Greater Hazleton Unit of the ACS.
MMI presents student awards during convocation
MMI Preparatory School recently held its Awards Convocation with many students in ninth through 12th grades receiving awards.
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MMI students receive athletic awards
MMI Preparatory School presented athletic awards to students during the school’s Awards Convocation held recently. The awards were presented by MMI Athletic Director Jason Tribbet, Assistant Head of School Charles Seidel and team coaches. Teams recognized Most Improved Players, Most Valuable Players and Coaches’ Award Recipients.
Becker chosen for government study program
Gabriellia Nunez Becker, who recently completed her junior year at MMI Preparatory School, has been selected to attend a program this summer that teaches girls about American government.
MMI Holds 122nd Commencement
MMI Preparatory School in Freeland, conducted its 122nd Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May 22, as seniors were awarded diplomas by Brian G. Lucas ’84, chairman of MMI’s Board of Directors. This year’s graduating class of 35 seniors amassed more than $6.6 million in merit scholarships and awards. The 2014 graduating class also attained an average SAT score of 1787, several hundred points above state and national averages. The Class of 2014’s average ACT score is 26.
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Solgama Named Winner in Chemistry Competition
MMI sophomore Jay Solgama was the section winner of a chemistry exam, and will be honored for his exceptional score.
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Eighth-Graders Inducted into Honor Societies
Eighth-grade students from MMI Preparatory School were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and the National Latin Honor Society (NLHS) at a ceremony at the school.
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Sheen Chosen to Attend Governor’s School
MMI Preparatory School junior Claire Sheen has been selected to attend the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences this summer.