Author: Michael Demuro

2025 Girls Lacrosse Season

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By Izzy Shoemaker ’26

The Seminary girls’ lacrosse team is celebrating another fantastic season in the Wyoming Valley Conference. Currently a top-five local program, the team boasts a winning record and only three losses heading into districts.

With a deep and talented roster, the Knights have already had plenty to celebrate this season. Standouts Ellie Kersey ‘27 and Kylie Romanchik ‘25 celebrated career milestones earlier in the season. Kersey scored her 100th goal and Romanchik hit 100 points against Bellefonte High School. Anchoring the defense is senior goalkeeper, Eva Blaum ‘25,  who committed to further her academic and athletic career at the University of Toronto.

Both Blaum and Romanchik serve as captains on the team, alongside Avery Luksic ‘25 and Dallas Hanson-Richart ‘25, both of whom were awarded all-conference accolades last season. This veteran core has shaped the girls’ lacrosse program over their four years as team members, and continues to lead and inspire their younger teammates.

These four seniors are eyeing a deep postseason run for the Knights, and their highly talented team is uber dedicated to making a strong run in districts this year. This team is hungry to come out on top and is more motivated than ever to get there. The motivation in part stems from the Knights’ “unfinished business” from last season, when they lost to Abington Heights High School in the district semi-final. Yet, the Knights have grown and came into this season ready to win.

Members of the girls lacrosse team don’t only focus on statistics and wins when discussing lacrosse, however. Three-year team member, Ryleigh McDonnell’26, said, “It’s great to have a lot of success, but I think what everyone enjoys most is playing a sport they love with their friends. It’s my favorite time of year.” Sophia Medico ‘26 agreed, saying, “I look forward to lacrosse every day, and everyone loves being out there together-especially when the weather’s nice!” The team’s ability to foster success and healthy, positive team dynamics has the roster size consistently growing. The Knights surely have the talent and poise to make this season one to remember.

Haunted Hallways Inches Closer On Campus

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By Imane Sabir ’26 and Violet Xu ’25

Spooky celebrations approach on campus as Halloween inches closer. During Halloween, students dress up in their favorite costumes from TV shows, movies, or video games. Some even take it a step further by dressing like their favorite teacher on campus. On the 31st, boarders can go trick or treating around faculty homes. Metz Culinary serves Halloween-themed dinner treats, and costume contests take place. Academic and residential buildings begin decorating as we get closer to the 31st. “Halloween is always a super fun time on campus, it allows kids to really express themselves and get into the Halloween spirit,” said Gabby Adeghe ‘25. 

On October 10th, 2024 pumpkin carving, which will take place in Fleck at 2 pm, giving students a chance to get creative and create something of their own. Later they can use the pumpkins to decorate, and give an autumn touch to their dorms. In addition, Sem has offered various fall-themed trips for both boarders and day students. This past weekend, a trip to Brace’s Orchard was hosted. This activity involves apple picking, farm stand goods, and much more. As well as, a trip to Creekside Gardens in Tunkhannock lets students go on a pumpkin walk, explore the farmers market, and try various fall-themed foods in the area.

As for boarders, Carpenter, Swetland, and Darte all compete in the popular, “Haunted Hallways” competition where students dress up in their scariest outfits and put on their best acts to spook the other dorms. In preparation, on October 23, 2024, a community night with different halloween treats will be hosted for dorms to gather and finalize their plans for the big day! In the past 2 years, Swetland has taken home the crown. Can Darte and Carpenter rise with a win this Halloween?

Student Life has already started planning by setting up various trips and events to prepare. A local shuttle on October 19, 2024, from 2-5 pm to Halloween, Party City, Walmart, etc. Students eagerly wait for haunted hallways to approach and mention, “It’s a time where all the girls get together, and laugh and have fun. It’s such a fun night for all of us,” said Destiny Lora ‘25. Haunted Hallways is something everyone at Sem can enjoy, uniting the community.

Stress Less at the Stress Less Fair

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By Ryan Kersey ’25

For the third year in a row, Wyoming Seminary’s Health and Wellness Center held its Stress Less Fair in the lobby of the Kirby Center for Creative Arts. Tuesday night, October 15, from 6 pm to 8 pm, faculty and students enjoyed everything from massages to giveaways.

This year there were a variety of booths, featuring returning organizations as well as new local resources and businesses. Wyoming Seminary’s very own Metz Cooking Staff servers delicious and healthy refreshments for everyone at the fair to enjoy. The Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center of Scranton provided massages and some local community members brought in their therapy dogs.

Head Therapist and Counselor at Wyoming Seminary and main organizer of the event Laura Kluck said, “We like to host the Stress Less Fair because this gives an opportunity for students to learn different coping skills, learn what agencies are in the area that can help with Mental Health, and it gives students the opportunity to make different tools to help them relax.” Kluck went on to talk about those tools that students could make such as essential oil rollers, stress balls, and journals. Head Nurse and fellow fair organizer, Emily McHugh, echoed Kluck’s words when she said the Stress Less Fair “allows students a space and time to prioritize their mental health.”

McHugh also highlighted the importance of the Stress Less fair when she said “I believe the fair is important as there are not many events for our community geared specifically towards mental health and wellbeing. It aims to be a casual and carefree event in the midst of an otherwise challenging and rigorous environment.”

No matter what kids participated in it is clear this was a stress-free, calm, and caring environment.