On May 13 the Medical Careers Club from the Towanda High School and the Health Assistant class from the Vocational-Technical School went on a field trip to Penn State University.  Penn State provided a tour guide for the standard tourist attractions including a visit to the football stadium, the baseball field, and the All-Sports Museum.  They visited the Bryce Jordan Center and the Penn State Lion statue before departing the bus for a walk around the campus on their own.  Penn State offers many health curriculums and the students were impressed with the buildings on campus.  They visited the art museum and the library.  A special tour of the medical library was given by former Towanda graduate, Wendy Girven.  Miss Girven is a librarian at Penn State and is one of 70 librarians employed by the University's library.  The students ended their trip at the famous Berkley Creamery for ice cream.

Tenth grade English II classes sponsored a fundraiser and designed bracelets reminding everyone that "It's Knights Time to Give."  The inspiration for this project emerged from reading a book entitled, Eric.  The book is a true story about a teenage boy whose life and family was changed forever when he was diagnosed with leukemia.  Eric was a strong individual who strived to be his best even in the worst of times, just like a Black Knight.  The students were very devoted to selling the bracelets both in school and in the community and heard many people share their accounts of dealing with illness.  With the funds, the classes purchased grocery cards for a member of the school community who has also been diagnosed with cancer.  The classes are very thankful for everyone who bought a bracelet or made a donation.  To learn more about the book Eric visit http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?WRD=doris+lund

Mr. Mike Hudyncia, AP chemistry teacher, led his students in a lesson and lab on investigative techniques utilizing forensic chemistry to solve a mock crime. The lab equipment and syllabus/lesson were provided compliments of the Science In Motion Program through Wilkes University. A professor delivered the lab equipment and assisted with the investigative study on Wednesday and Thursday, June 3rd and 4th. The investigative mystery presented to the AP students to solve was entitled, The Great Mascot Mystery. The entire school was apprised of the simulation study of a crime scene and how chemistry can be used with forensics to analyze evidence.

An awards ceremony was conducted  on Wednesday evening, June 4, 2008 in the high school auditorium. Seniors were recognized in many areas of accomplishment. Congratulations are extended to all seniors who received awards last night. Sincere appreciation is extended to the organizations, businesses, families and individuals who generously donated the awards in honor of loved ones or for special areas of accomplishment. The members of the National Honor Society hosted a reception and served refreshments in the cafeteria following the awards program. The District extends thanks to all who organized the program and conferred awards, including, Mr. Steve Gobble and Mr. Dennis Peachey, the guidance staff, Mrs. Tara LaFrance, Mrs. Dodie Adams, Mrs. Jen Farley and Mrs. Tammy VanNess, and Mrs. Toni Lamphere, the custodial staff, teachers and members of the community who presented awards and the parents, family and friends of the students being honored for their presence and support.