New Logo for Legal Eagles 4

The Legal Eagles of Curwensville Elementary School visit Court Room No. 2 at the Clearfield County Courthouse. There are 77 members of Legal Eagles from Curwensville this year! (Photo by Gary Mullen).

For their efforts and the help of Sgt. Russell Brought, the Legal Eagles Program, Mark A. Falvo, Esq. and Clearfield County Crimestoppers received a great amount of moral support and a $1,000.00 donation from the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association for the upcoming "Legal Eagles 4". Roy Pinto, regional vice president of the PSCOA and Sam Brezler, secretary/treasurer of the PSCOA present Mark A.Falvo, Esq. and Chair of the Clearfield County Crimestoppers the check near Altoona. The Association promised their full co-operation and hoped that the "Legal Eagles" would continue to grow. Next year, the Association promises to double their efforts! (Photo by Gary Mullen).

Centre County Judge Thomas King Kistler, once the leader of the young Lawyers of Centre County, kicked-off the Fourth Year of Legal Eagles at Curwensville Elementary School. This was Judge Kistler's second visit to the Legal Eagle Program and has become one of the favorite speakers and supporters of the Legal Eagle Program at Clearfield St. Francis and Curwensville Elementary School. Much of his participation is behind the scenes and frequently helps with ideas for guests. (Photo by Aletta Singley of The Progress).

Legal Eagles 4, orginated and developed for the 5th Grade students at Curwensville Elementary School has received federal, state and local recognition from many officials and agencies. Many of the local businesses, first from Curwensville and Clearfield, and now, State College and Altoona, offer great financial support with contributions, guest appearances and news coverage. If not for these businesses, who are listed in the above advertisement, there would be no program for the students. (Courtesy of The Progress).

One of the most popular presentations so far this year was that by the Penn State Student-Athletes from Penn State University, namely, Lisa Downing (center), who plays for the Penn State Womens Tennis Team. Holly Musso(left of Downing),is a member of the Penn State Womens Soccer Team. Both athletes visited the Legal Eagle Program and the student body at St. Francis School in Clearfield to discuss setting goals, working hard, and making good decisions. The students at Clearfield St. Francis asked about how it felt to be away from home, their daily work-out and study routine, the rules that they must follow and and how important it is that they always maintain their grades at all times. Penn State University has been very kind with their Student-Athletic Program and stress that their speakers have a tremendous impact on area student-athletes. Both Linsay and Holly stressed the importance of grades, making the right choices, and to follow their dreams. They were also very helpful, personal and professional in their presentations. After their presentations, they signed autographs and talked one on one with each of the students. Mark A. Falvo, Esq. developer of Legal Eagles and the Chair of Clearfield County Crimestoppers looks on as the athletes made their presentation. (Photo by Clair Law of The Progress).

Trooper Bruce Morris (left) and Mark A. Falvo, Esq. (right) attend the luncheon at the Pennslvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency in Hershey, PA. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency voted 23 citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to receive its top award. It was quite an honor for Mark A. Falvo, Esq. and his sponsor, Trooper Bruce Morris of the Pennsylvania State Police. As with any award, there are so many people who deserve recognition that it would be impossible to recognize them all in this small space. Falvo and Crimestoppers that the schools, the administrations, the teachers and the students who have participated in the program to make it a success on the state as well as the national level. We also thank those businesses and private sponsors who have given so generously throughout the years in order that the program could continue to grow and become better each year!

Mark A. Falvo, Esq. was one of the 27 receipents who received the Annual Pennsylvania Governor's Award for Oustanding Citizen Crime Prevention. Falvo was one of four who resided West of Centre County in the Commonwealth to receive the Award this year. Trooper Bruce Morris of the Pennsylvania State Police/Ridgway and a legal aid to Clearfield County Crimestoppers nominated Falvo, who received the award in Hershey, Pennsylvania. (Courtesy of The Progress).

Pennsylvania State Senator Joe Scarnetti honors and recognizes Mark A. Falvo, Esq. for his Governor's Award and his work for the Legal Eagles Program. Falvo also received letters from State Senator Donald White, State Senator Joe Wozniak, and U.S. Representative Bill Shuster (all speakers at Legal Eagles at one time) for his recognition.