Class Notes shares the achievements and milestones of alumni of Pennsylvania College of Technology and its predecessors, Williamsport Area Community College and Williamsport Technical Institute. Share your story.
Noah Yost, 2024
welding & fabrication engineering technology
Noah is a joining engineer for R&E Automated. He resides in Beech Creek.
Mia Demas, 2024
brewing & fermentation science
Mia is a brewer for New Trail Brewing Co. She resides in Ulster.
Breanne (Brelsford) Wentzel, 2015
business administration: management
Breanne is an administrative assistant for Merck Cherokee. She resides in Hughesville.
Chad Gray, 2006
graphic design
Chad is employed by Carel. He resides in Lititz.
Michael Merlino, 2005
floral design/interior plantscape
Michael is a general manager for florist Daniel Vaughn Designs. He resides in Blandburg.
Marley Sampsell, 2007
baking and pastry arts
Marley works for Wegmans. She has a son and resides in Port Matilda.
Samantha Theriault, 2022
dental hygiene
Samantha is a dental hygienist for Sprout Dental. She added a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Penn College in 2024. She resides in Taylor.
Kristie Hill, 2019
health arts: practical nursing
Kristie is a licensed practical nurse for UPMC. She resides in Williamsport.
Serenity Hamlin, 2022
human services & restorative justice
Serenity welcomed a daughter, Gabriella, in July 2023. They reside in Williamsport.
Kayla (Shultz) White, 2011
baking and pastry arts
Kayla is employed by Weis Markets. She resides in Sunbury.
Jerome Perch, 1976
forest technology
Jerome is a senior logistics specialist for Geisinger. He resides in Blakeslee.
Ashley (Hoffer) Hammond, 2022
applied management
Ashley is a food safety supervisor for Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. She resides in Hummelstown.
Amber Goodbrod, 2023
applied management
Amber is a contract analyst for QorTek. She resides in Jersey Shore.
Briana Walker, 2012
nursing
Briana is a certified school nurse in the Williamsport Area School District. She holds a Master of Education in school health services. She resides in Jersey Shore.
Shawn Strohman, 2001
construction management and architectural technology (1996)
Shawn is a project executive for Roebbelen Contracting. He resides in Escalon, Calif.
Becky (Snauffer) Emerick, 2004
floral design/interior plantscape
Becky works for Helminiak's Greenhouse & Landscaping. She resides in Linden.
Caila Flanagan, 2022
business administration: management
Caila is a senior residence life coordinator for Penn College. She is pursuing a Master of Education in higher education from Penn State World Campus, with an expected completion of August 2024. She resides in Williamsport.
Nicole English, 2013
applied human services
Nicole is a long-term substitute for St. John Neuman Regional Academy. She resides in South Williamsport.
Thomas Berkey, 2019
software development & information management and information technology services - gaming and simulation
Thomas is an applications developer for Geisinger. He builds and supports automations that use low-code solutions to solve complex business problems. He resides in Hagerstown, Md.
Mariah (Brouse) Bastian, 2021
nursing
Mariah is a registered nurse for UPMC. She got married in September 2023 and welcomed a daughter in November. They reside in Montoursville.
Brittani (Phillips) Schwartzer, 2012
emergency medical services
Brittani is an emergency room registered nurse for Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital. She and her husband, Timothy '16, emergency medical services, welcomed their first child in April 2024. They reside in Jersey Shore.
Rebecca Schweikart, 2016
nursing
Rebecca is a registered nurse in Geisinger's emergency department. She was nominated for a nurse excellence award. She resides in Jersey Shore.
Jessie (Chronister) Ford, 2015
hospitality management (2014) and applied management
Jessie is an investment operations associate for Atapco, a real estate investment, development and management firm. She resides in Cockeysville, Md.
Kate Ruggiero, 2020
aviation technology
Kate is an airframe structures technician for Duncan Aviation. She fabricates and installs sheet metal and makes composite repairs for corporate jets. She's also a part-time horse trainer. She resides in Battle Creek, Mich.
Shelly Harding, 2005
business administration: management
Shelly is a registered nurse for Geisinger. She resides in Muncy.
Bryan Bilbao, 2022
physician assistant studies
Bryan is an urgent care and family medicine physician assistant for Geisinger. He resides in Old Forge and is set to get married on June 15, 2024, to Alyvia Guariglia.
Christina (Drumheller) Welsh, 1999
human services
Christina is an office manager for Tri-County Mechanical. She resides in Bally.
Max Bower, 2016
heavy construction equipment technology: operator
Max is a foreman for Burkman Electric. He welcomed a son in August 2023. They reside in Chambersburg.
Michaela (Maynard) Bressler, 2022
emergency management & homeland security
Michaela is an administrative assistant-Emergency Management Agency for Centre County Government. She and her husband, Jared '21, individual studies, welcomed a baby, Charlee, in July 2023. They are expecting their second child in November 2024. They reside in Milesburg.
Chloe DeVillars, 2018
nursing
Chloe is a registered nurse for UPMC Williamsport. She resides in Williamsport.