Ford Motor Co. has recognized the caliber of Pennsylvania College of Technology's automotive technology education by sponsoring two $2,000 scholarships for students in the College's B.S. degree major in automotive technology management. The scholarships will be awarded for the 1999-2000 academic year. Ford has committed to two additional $2,000 scholarships for 2000-01.
A Pennsylvania College of Technology student and a veteran of the local hospitality field have been honored by the American Culinary Federation of Pennsylvania's West Branch Chapter. Christopher Douglas Timko, a baking and pastry arts student in Penn College's School of Hospitality, was named "Junior Member of the Year" for 1999.
Two culinary students from Pennsylvania College of Technology were honored at the National Restaurant Association's recent "Salute to Excellence Making a Difference" awards banquet in Chicago. Delegates from Penn College were Deborah E. Wyland, Wilkes-Barre, and Jason E. Blaski, Luzerne.
"One College Avenue," Pennsylvania College of Technology's quarterly magazine, has been recognized with an Award for Publication Excellence in a national competition among communications professionals. The publication joined APEX '99 winners selected by Communications Concepts, Inc., a trade group of marketing specialists, and was among the 631 entries in the Magazines and Journals category.
Pennsylvania College of Technology is proud to welcome the student scholars who have been accepted into the Fall 1999 freshman class. These young men and women are among the top students in their respective high school classes. They are talented athletes, musicians and artists. They are active in volunteer service organizations. They represent the best of their generation.
Science teachers from across the state are invited to participate in a Forestry Summer Camp at Pennsylvania College of Technology from June 21-26. Sponsored in part by the Society of American Foresters, the weeklong workshop is intended to promote environmental awareness and assist educators in developing new ideas for classroom activities.
Pennsylvania College of Technology conducted its annual Employee Recognition Week during the week of May 10. A highlight was a special reception honoring recipients of the Distinguished Staff and Part-Time Teaching Excellence Awards, new members of the College's Quarter Century Club, and retirees.
Loyalsock Township residents Ronald C. Jr. and Sharon Engel Clapper were honored as Pennsylvania College of Technology's 1999 Alumni of the Year during the College's commencement exercises, held Saturday, May 15, in the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. The Clappers own 21st Century Signs, in Montoursville.
Honoring two educators for excellence, Pennsylvania College of Technology announced its 1999 Distinguished Teaching Awards at commencement ceremonies held Saturday, May 15, in the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. The highest level of College recognition for faculty, the "Master Teacher Award," was presented to Brett A. Reasner, associate professor of aviation.
Mary Ann Johnson, Cogan Station, has earned an exceptional honor in the legal community. Johnson, a student at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has successfully completed the Certified Legal Assistant examination and is now entitled to use the "CLA" professional credential. She is among 61 legal assistants in the state and 9,594 nationwide who have reached this goal.
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