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One more chat from my most recent visit to Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School in Shamokin, I dropped in to talk with my friend Brian Christiana about the media program that he’s developing at the school. And yes, he’s an alumnus too!
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School in Shamokin has a history of developing homegrown talent. Among the new promotions is OLOL grad Caitlin Funk. She’s a third grade teacher who also has taken the role of Assistant Elementary School Principal. I met Caitlin on my visit yesterday.
The PA Senate is wrapping up for the day after giving the first reading of the budget bill passed by the House. Word is that changes will be made in second reading tomorrow but there is not expected to be a final vote until progress is made on the current impasse.
Jay Wrabel is totally keyed up about his new role as the president at Bishop McDevitt High School. He’s got a bunch of things he’s anxious to do…but I asked him to give me his top priorities. (3rd of 3 comments) @BishopMcDevitt
We’re talking with the new president of Bishop McDevitt High School, Jay Wrabel, who explains the routes that he and the school took to his taking the job at his alma mater (2nd of 3 posts). @BishopMcDevitt
Bishop McDevitt High School has a new president! It’s Crusader graduate Joseph “Jay” Wrabel. I talked with him yesterday and found out that his ties to McDevitt reach well into the Wrabel family. (1st of 3 comments) @BishopMcDevitt
The 3rd Annual Coach Lubo Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, Aug. 9 at Indian Hills Golf Course in Paxinos at 9 a.m. Cost is $80 a person. To register for the tournament or for more information, contact Jill Yablonski or Melissa Farrow at their contacts below
We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2029 in just a few short weeks. Take a look at all the schools our future Friars and Pandas are coming from!
Another promotion for homegrown talent at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School in the Diocese of Harrisburg…teacher Emma Gownley has been also named as Assistant Principal for the Middle and High Schools. I asked her if that made a difference in her summer prep.
Five AOP Girls' Track & Field Standouts Named To 2025 Milesplit All-State First-Team aopathletics.org/news/2025/7/22… @WCPrep @MBAP_Athletics @AOPS_Schools @Clem2258 @PAcatholic @pasports
Rep. Marc Anderson is a firm advocate of school choice & adds an interesting perspective on the issue: he was an administrator and teacher for some 27 years in public schools. He thought of school choice programs as lawmakers discuss the state budget. (4th of 4) @RepMarcAnderson
PA Rep. Marc Anderson is looking at Gov. Shapiro’s state budget from the perspective of someone who’s been operating on the premise that you spend within your means. That is certainly at odds with the latest budget that came out of the House last week. (3 of 4) @RepMarcAnderson
PA Rep. Marc Anderson stressed his support for Senate Bill 9 in Harrisburg. It would prevent biological males from playing female sports. Anderson talked of the recent maneuver by Democrats to move the bill to another committee. (2nd of 4 comments) @RepMarcAnderson
It was our pleasure. And likewise!
I enjoyed speaking with @PAcatholic last week and sharing about my journey to public office. They do great work! #PA92
We visited freshman PA Rep. Marc Anderson of York Co. in his Dillsburg office. Marc is new to elected office, having served as an administrator and teacher for some 27 years. His decision to run for the seat held by Sen. Dawn Keefer was not spur of the moment. @RepMarcAnderson
So many Middle School students are involved in our annual production! This spring, they dazzled us with The Wizard of Oz, including colorful costumes, sets, and acting performances. #AquinasAcademyofPIttsburgh #AquinasMiddleSchool
The PA Senate this morning calls up the state budget bill passed on Monday by the House (HB 1330) for the second reading and it’s quickly referred to the Appropriations Committee. The next action is likely to take place in closed-door negotiations. They adjourn shortly thereafter
In our final comment from PA Republican House member Joe D’Orsie, he talks about the need to trim the governor’s current budget proposal to avoid passing on a tax hike to his constituents. @JoeDforPA
We are excited to announce that Bishop David Zubik and Bishop Eckman have appointed Mr. Brian D. Fernandes as the President of Bishop Canevin High School. This new leadership marks the beginning of a renewed chapter for Bishop Canevin. Join us in welcoming Mr. Fernandes! 👏