Shown are students in Junior Leadership Wilkes-Barre who visited residents at The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. From left, first row, Rich Mitkowski, Hanover Area; Lois Lopinski, Meadows resident; Rachel Jones, Holy Redeemer; Edwin Smith, Meadows resident; and Michael Kim, Wyoming Seminary. Second row, Kyle Williams, Coughlin; Emily Eckhart, Nanticoke Area; Dominque Quaglia, Pittston Area; Sarah Strazdus, Dallas; Gabrielle Serratore, Scranton Prep; and Cole Spencer, Lake-Lehman.
DALLAS — The residents of the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center recently celebrated Valentine’s Day with a ’50s-themed party. Members of Junior Leadership of Wilkes-Barre decorated the residents’ dining hall, brought goodies, and entertained the residents with ’50s-style dancing. Residents Lois Lopinski and Edwin Smith were crowned Valentine Queen and King and received chocolates and stuffed animals.
Junior Leadership Wilkes-Barre is a leadership program for high school juniors which encourages and enables potential young leaders to develop their leadership skills while increasing their awareness of the various elements that form their community.