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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.
https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web1_valentines-king-and-queen-with-Leader-WB-students-2016.jpeg.optimal.jpegShown 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.

Information provided by The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.