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Penn College Presents Awards to December Graduates

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Pennsylvania College of Technology has presented awards to its December 2008 graduates.



The awards, the students and their academic majors are:

President's Award, presented for leadership and service to the college: John T. Lipko, Mifflinburg, technology management.

Board of Directors' Award, presented for achievement under exceptional conditions: Christie D. Henning, Bellefonte, legal assistant-paralegal studies.

The Academic Vice President and Provost's Award, presented for scholastic achievement and service: Westley A. Smith, Mifflinburg, welding and welding technology.

Lewis H. Bardo Memorial Award, presented to a graduate who exemplifies the ideals of Lewis H. Bardo (devotion to duty, helpfulness to others, friendliness and high ideals): Christie D. Henning, Bellefonte, legal assistant-paralegal studies.

Chef Leah Chase Excellence in Hospitality Award, presented to a nontraditional graduate who demonstrates Chef Chase's commitment to being a positive role model for the hospitality industry, work and scholastic excellence, stewardship of personal and professional resources, respect for self and others, and excellence and leadership in hospitality education: Callie L. Chalmers, Galeton, baking and pastry arts.

Hospitality Faculty Award, presented to a graduate who demonstrates academic achievement, exemplifies professionalism and is committed to excellence in hospitality: Roseanna L. Fagnano, Williamsport, baking and pastry arts.

Penn College Machine Shop Faculty Award, presented to a graduate of a two- or four-year automated manufacturing/machining/toolmaking major who exemplifies the college's philosophy of excellence and exhibits devotion to duty, helpfulness to others and friendliness: Dain C. Leljedal, Forksville, automated manufacturing technology.

Penn College Welding Faculty Award, presented to a graduate of a two- or four-year welding major who exemplifies the college philosophy of excellence: Michael A. St. George, Erie, welding and fabrication engineering technology.

Robert G. Thomas Award, presented to the graduate who has attained the highest cumulative average in welding: Westley A. Smith, Mifflinburg, welding and welding technology.

Alfred L Hauser, Sr. Memorial Award, presented to a graduating student in the two-year automated manufacturing technology or four-year manufacturing engineering technology major who exemplifies the college's philosophy of excellence: Steven D. Bull, Hampstead, Md., manufacturing engineering technology.

Dr. June E. Baskin Memorial/Daughters of the American Revolution Commencement Award, presented to a deserving graduate of a two- or four-year graphic communications major or advertising art major: Jill Marie Buzzard, Bangor, advertising art.

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