Penn College News

Summer 2010 Commencement

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Pennsylvania College of Technology conducted its Summer Commencement ceremony Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport. Tammy M. Bergquist, of Montoursville, awarded an associate degree in radiography, was the day's student speaker. More than 230 degrees were conferred by college President Davie Jane Gilmour, accompanied by Lynda M. Livingston, a member of the college’s Board of Directors.

Tom F. Gregory, associate vice president for instruction, talks with student speaker Tammy M. Bergquist.

Tom F. Gregory, associate vice president for instruction, talks with student speaker Tammy M. Bergquist.

Degree candidates process into the Community Arts Center theater.

Degree candidates process into the Community Arts Center theater.

Physician assistant students gather for a photo while waiting to enter the Arts Center.

Physician assistant students gather for a photo while waiting to enter the Arts Center.

Making the caps message a little more clear

Making the cap’s message a little more clear

Paul L. Starkey, vice president for academic affairs/provost, prepares for his first Penn College commencement.

Paul L. Starkey, vice president for academic affairs/provost, prepares for his first Penn College commencement.

Student speaker Tammy M. Bergquist

Student speaker Tammy M. Bergquist

A nursing grad, in appropriate headgear, with college President Davie Jane Gilmour.

A nursing grad, in appropriate headgear, with college President Davie Jane Gilmour.

Mike Sticklin, human resources manager for Synthes Brandywine manufacturing facility, accepts a Mentorship Award on behalf of the company.

Mike Sticklin, human resources manager for Synthes’ Brandywine manufacturing facility, accepts a Mentorship Award on behalf of the company.

Taking it all in

Taking it all in

A degree candidate reflects on the ceremony to come.

A degree candidate reflects on the ceremony to come.

Soon-to-be graduates (joined by Brett A Reasner, assistant dean of natural resources management, in black robe) cross the foyer.

Soon-to-be graduates (joined by Brett A Reasner, assistant dean of natural resources management, in black robe) cross the foyer.

Grads pose for family cameras.

Grads pose for family cameras.

Paul A. Babe Mayer, associate professor of fitness and lifetime sports, draws a young crowd.

Paul A. “Babe” Mayer, associate professor of fitness and lifetime sports, draws a young crowd.

On a momentous day, a graduate looks confidently ahead.

On a momentous day, a graduate looks confidently ahead.

President Gilmour and Provost Starkey talk with Arts Center volunteer (and Penn College retiree) Bernadette Servey.

President Gilmour and Provost Starkey talk with Arts Center volunteer (and Penn College retiree) Bernadette Servey.

A smile of anticipation

A smile of anticipation

A congratulatory hug

A congratulatory hug

A health sciences graduate enjoys the festivities.

A health sciences graduate enjoys the festivities.

One grads cap honors Marine Lance Cpl. Abram Howard, of Old Lycoming Township, who died while serving in Afghanistan on July 27.

One grad’s cap honors Marine Lance Cpl. Abram Howard, of Old Lycoming Township, who died while serving in Afghanistan on July 27.

Classmates share a moment.

Classmates share a moment.

Family celebration

Family celebration

Moving with certainty into the future

Moving with certainty into the future

Graduation candidates rise for the conferral of degrees.

Graduation candidates rise for the conferral of degrees.

Faculty member Paul A. Babe Mayer shares a hearty handshake with Senior Vice President William J. Martin.

Faculty member Paul A. “Babe” Mayer shares a hearty handshake with Senior Vice President William J. Martin.

President Gilmour turns the tassel of the class representative, signifying the transition into college alumni.

President Gilmour turns the tassel of the class representative, signifying the transition into college alumni.

A last-minute adjustment

A last-minute adjustment

Outdoor stand does brisk business in floral tributes.

Outdoor stand does brisk business in floral tributes.

New occupational therapy assistant alumnae gather for a photo with faculty members: assistant professor Linda M. Barnes and director Barbara J. Natell (right).

New occupational therapy assistant alumnae gather for a photo with faculty members: assistant professor Linda M. Barnes and director Barbara J. Natell (right).

A grad commemorates the event with family members.

A grad commemorates the event with family members.

The walk to the Arts Center offers moments for joy and laughter.

The walk to the Arts Center offers moments for joy and laughter.

Capturing the excitement on film

Capturing the excitement on “film”

Mentorship honoree Mike Sticklin is congratulated by, from left, Bill E. Mack, assistant dean of industrial and engineering technologies; and Ed A. Hollingsworth and Tom J. Livingstone, associate professors of machine tool technology and automated manufacturing.

Mentorship honoree Mike Sticklin is congratulated by, from left, Bill E. Mack, assistant dean of industrial and engineering technologies; and Ed A. Hollingsworth and Tom J. Livingstone, associate professors of machine tool technology and automated manufacturing.

The afternoon's final graduate: student speaker Tammy M. Bergquist.

The afternoon's final graduate: student speaker Tammy M. Bergquist.