Officials announce the Miss Greater Hazleton Scholarship Program is slated for March 2014 Officials have Tarah Toohil, Lesante-Mazurkiwecz added, “We believe announced that a Esq., State Rep- this gives young women an opportunity to Miss Greater Haresentative for the make a difference. It only makes sense to zleton Scholarship 116th Legislative bring a service and scholarship-based proProgram, the offiDistrict. gram into the Greater Hazleton Area and cial preliminary to “We are ex- put us on the map with the Miss America the Miss America cited to bring this Organization. It also gives us an opportunity Pageant, will take opportunity to to bring the community together and allow place on Saturday, young ladies in businesses to show their support for this March 8th, 2014 the area to earn worth-while cause.” at the Hazleton Board volunteers pictured in the photo along scholarships and In addition to crowing a Miss Greater Area High School. with Sam Lesante, CEO of Sam-Son Productions, advance their edu- Hazleton on March 8th, 2014 (ages 17 and The mission of event media sponsor are from left: Leann Falla- cation. We have at least a senior in high school to 24), a Miss the Miss Greater bel, Joelle Columbo-Witner, Dr. Sherri Homanko so much talent Greater Hazleton Outstanding Teen pageant Hazleton Scholar- and Jeannine Lesante-Mazurkewicz. and community- will also take place (ages 12 to 17), and a ship Program is to create a positive experi- minded individuals here. I competed in the princess camp for girls ages 5 to 12 will take ence for young ladies in the Greater Hazle- Miss America system and know how it has place. ton Area, Anthracite Region of NEPA, and helped me grow both personally and proFor more information on this these proPennsylvania to earn scholarship opportuni- fessionally. I want to have the opportunity grams visit www.missgreaterhazleton.weebly. ties. The event will create a positive mentor- available to young ladies in this area to have com. For more information on how busiing experiencing for our young ladies to serve a positive experience in a scholarship-based nesses can get involved and support the scholthe community and grow both personally program while forming friendships that will arship awards and event, contact Dr. Sherri and professionally as individuals. The young last a lifetime,” said Sherri Homanko, Direc- Homanko at missgreaterhazletonpageant@ ladies will gain skills that will be necessary in tor of Program and Operations. gmail.com. their future careers and form friendships that will last a lifetime. The winning titleholders of the program will also have the opportunity to compete at the Miss Pennsylvania and Miss Pennsylvania's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Competitions in June 2014. The volunteer organization will shortly become an official non-profit 501c3 orgaHANKSGIVING INNER ESERVATIONS nization, but in the meantime, has the supARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED port through The Luzerne Foundation. An Call us today and reserve seating for you and official board of volunteers has been created, your family or maybe just for the two of you! with Jeannine Lesante-Mazurkiwecz as the Executive Director and Dr. Sherri Homanko Top of the 80’s is pleased to announce our annual as the Director of Program Operations & Titleholder Mentor. Additional board memT HANKSGIVING T URKEY TAKE -O UT ! A traditional holiday meal prepared by our bers include: Jennifer Aponick, Secretary, award-winning staff with all the Thanksgiving trimmings. Community Outreach & Marketing Team; DON’T BE DISAPPOINTED...RESERVE YOUR FAMILY PACKAGE NOW! Reese Bethel, Treasurer, Stage Crew Manager, Community Outreach & Marketing Team; Tamara Hersberger, Social Media, Co-WebOW AKING ESERVATIONS master, Community Outreach & Marketing Team; Dr. Katie Boyle Moore- Princess Camp FOR YOUR OLIDAY Manager, Community Outreach & MarketARTIES AND INNERS ing Team; Joelle Columbo Witner- Program Producer, Choreographer; Leann Fallabel, Reservations fill fast... Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce NOW is the time to plan! Representative, Community Outreach & OPEN Marketing Team; Bob Mehalick, HASD LiContact Jacqueline Veet at 570-454-8795 7 DAYS aison & Event House Manager; Sam Lesante, to secure your upcoming holiday affair A WEEK Jr., Media Liaison, Vice President of SSPTV; Gina Major, Miss Pennsylvania 1984; Lori Angelo Ogurkis, Esq., Legal Counsel and
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