Marywood launches new executive masters program

Posted on March 1, 2023 by The Dunmorean

Marywood University is launching an Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) Program to fast track graduate degree completion for those working in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. The program, set to begin in the fall 2023 semester, is currently accepting applicants.

Designed for working professionals with at least five years of post-bachelor’s degree experience, the EMPA program allows students to take graduate courses in public policy and administration without taking time off from their careers.

Consisting of only six courses (18 credits) divided between two semesters, classes are completely online and asynchronous (no specific date/time for meeting), giving students a path to completing a master of public administration degree in just one year. The curriculum features both practical and theoretical skills applications and engagement with practitioners in the classes. Students learn principles of public administration, public policy analysis, human resource management, research methodology, and public budgeting and finance, in addition to completing a capstone project.

“The style of the online classes fits the students’ demanding professional lives, while they are able to deploy their newly learned skills and knowledge in their chosen work,” said Alexander Dawoody, Ph.D., public administration program director. “It is the best of both worlds. The students continue to work as they learn, and, at the end of one year, they earn an MPA degree, helping them to advance in their career aspirations.”

For more information about Marywood University’s master’s program in public administration, including the EMPA program, visit marywood.edu/public-administration-masters-degree or contact Marywood University Admissions by email at GoGrad@marywood.edu or by phone at 570-348-6234.

Holy Cross Mock Trial team prepares for semi-finals

Posted on March 1, 2023 by The Dunmorean

Holy Cross High School’s Mock Trial Team has won both rounds of District competition and is preparing to face Carbondale Area High School in the semi-finals on Feb. 28.

The team advisors are Mrs. Janine Wetter and Atty. Jim Wetter. Team members are Shannon O’Malley, Tyler Williams, Emma George, Carsyn Cole, Ryan Burda, Cecilia Otis, Dan Haikes, Maura Kosek, Dhiraj Baniya, Mandi Lahl, Ben Mulvey, Journey Horeis, Zachary Kovaleski, Kendall Morrison, Giuseppe Pilone, and Chloe D’Avella.

The Mock Trial Team has been quite successful over the last eight years. In 2019, the team won the State Title and advanced to Nationals in Athens, GA., placing ninth out of 50 states. In 2020, the Team advanced to States, but because of Covid-19, the run was cut short.

Amanda Dempsey is key starter for Lady Bucks as freshman

Posted on March 1, 2023 by The Dunmorean

By Steve Svetovich

In just her freshman year, Amanda Dempsey is playing a key role as a starter for the Dunmore Lady Bucks basketball team.

Daughter of Jack and Jennie Dempsey, Amanda, 15, is among the Lackawanna Conference Division III leaders in 3-point goals made. She is averaging 1.4 per game. She scored a season-high 14 points this season in a win over North Pocono.

She talked about what it takes to be a good 3-point shooter in high school basketball.

“I shoot a lot on my own and in practice,” she said. “I focused a lot on shooting from the 3-point range this season. I want to learn how to finish better going forward.”

The Lady Bucks had only two losses at press time. “Everybody on our team works hard in practice,” said Amanda. “We put our work in. We all take the game and our practice sessions very seriously. When you work hard, good things will happen.”

Mature and hard-working, Amanda is a middle hitter on the Dunmore volleyball team. She will also play softball this spring for Dunmore.

She is a member of SADD, TACT, the Art Club and French Club at Dunmore.

The freshman scholar-athlete, a straight A student at Dunmore, said she has learned a lot from new Dunmore basketball coach Carrie Bowen Toomey. “She preaches to work hard. She tells us nothing good happens unless you work hard all the time.”

Amanda said her parents taught her valuable life lessons. “They tell me to never treat others less than myself. Treat everyone with respect.”

Polite and well-spoken, Amanda said her favorite academic subject is geometry. She enjoys listening to music and would like to see Rihanna in concert.

She talked about her future. “Well, I definitely want to help Dunmore win a state title in basketball. That’s number one right now. Then I want to go to college, get a good job, and be successful. I will decide in the near future if I want to play college basketball. That decision will come.”

Amanda, who plays the three-spot on the basketball court, said she is enjoying her experience as a freshman at Dunmore both in school and with her teammates.

“I love Dunmore,” she said. “We are such a family here. Everybody is so connected.

“The experience playing basketball has been great. I get a lot of playing time and started every game as a freshman.

“It’s fun to come out of junior high and then be a part of this team as a freshman. It’s been a lot of fun to play with every girl on this team. I met a lot of new friends. Everyone welcomed me on the team. It’s been nothing but great.”