For the 2014-15 school year, Padua Academy has gained ten new faculty members that are excited to join the Padua family. Mrs. Poppiti, one of the newest members of our math department, says she can’t...
Mrs. Hoppenjans is a new teacher here at Padua Academy. So far she has very much enjoyed teaching here. As she explained, “The love for everyone in the building is tremendous and you wouldn’t find...
Not to long ago, Ms. Keefe was a freshman at Padua Academy and graduated happily four years later as a senior. During those four years Ms. Keefe was a part of band as a flag-twirler. After her high...
Padua Class of 2011 graduate, Laura Fay, visited Mr. Beno’s Multimedia Journalism class on October 14 to speak about her experience at University of Scranton. Along with continuing to run cross-country,...
Ms. Grugan, a former Padua Academy student, is now a temporary substitute history and English teacher at filling in for Dr. Hall. While attending Padua herself, she played field hockey and basketball....
The beginning of school is a time for old friends to reunite and new students to spread their wings and make connections; it is also a time to happily welcome new teachers who once roamed the halls of...
Making the “high school decision” can be one of the most stressful times of any kid’s life. According to Samantha Szurkowski (‘14), having a parent that is a teacher does not mean the choice is...
Maame Agyemang and her family moved to America from Ghana, Africa, when she was just one years old. Before attending Padua, Maame went to Immaculate Conception for grade school.
Maame discussed being...
For senior Ashley K., music has been more than just background noise. She views music as a unique opportunity of expression and fortitude. Rather than be upset after a challenging day, Ashley puts on her...
At graduation this year the only person Maria S will be looking for is her brother, Scott. Maria’s brother is sixteen years old and is autistic. Despite Scott’s difficulties with communication, Maria...
Michelle Krzywicki did not always know if she wanted to go to Padua. When she was deciding which high school she wanted to go to, Saint Mark’s was also an option. She shadowed at both Padua and Saint...
Micaela K. is not only living the life of a Padua freshman, but she is also very involved in Padua sports. She is a member of the Padua fall cheerleading team and plans to tryout for the spring track team....
