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College signs Agreement with State Fire Commissioner to become an Educational Training Agency

Dr. Walter J. Asonevich, President of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and Edward A. Mann, Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner, have signed an agreement permitting Pennsylvania Highlands to become an Educational Training Agency (ETA) under the State Fire Academy’s system.

“Pennsylvania Highlands is thrilled to take yet another step in our ongoing effort to serve the community in every way possible.” said Dr. Asonevich. “This will enable us to expand our public safety offerings to include the Academy’s comprehensive curriculum of basic and mid-level fire, rescue, hazardous material, officer development and fire department management courses deliverable to firefighters through county and local fire department programs”.

The Local Level Fire Training Program is the oldest form of organized fire/rescue training conducted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; dating back to the 1930’s. This training continues to strive toward increasing the emergency responder’s effectiveness by centering training on local needs and using local equipment and apparatus. Another key role for the Academy is the development and accreditation of Local Level Instructors. This ensures that a qualified cadre of instructors is available for the ETA’s to use to deliver these courses.

“Relationships with local Community Colleges are crucial to the Academy’s ability to provide affordable and relevant training for our local fire fighters and rescue workers,” said Commissioner Mann. “I applaud Pennsylvania Highlands for their willingness to become a part of this process.”

Pennsylvania Highlands also provides EMS training throughout the Southern Alleghenies via a partnership with the Southern Alleghenies EMS Council. This includes First Responder and Emergency Medical Technician Bridge training. Beginning with the Fall 2011 semester, the College will also offer an Emergency Vehicle Driver training course.

Announcing the Dean’s List for Spring 2011

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to announce that the following students have made the Dean’s List for the Spring 2011 semester.

Altoona: Edward Eckles, Joseph O’Leary, Zachary Sample

Armagh: Joseph Kendrick, Michael Kress

Ashville: Brent Marra, Nicholas Mishock

Boswell: Emily Spory, Tammy Zeek

Cairnbrook: Sheila Fama

Carrolltown: Sharon Krumenacker

Central City: Heather Gogo, Zane Hunter

Cherry Tree: Emily D. Ross

Colver: Janette Thompson

Conemaugh: Theresa Frankofsky, Ashley Gwinn, Matthew Terchanik

Corry: Erik Simmonsen

Cresson: Abby Bono, Ally Bono, Marsue Glenn, Sharon Grice, Kaitlin Harris, Rachel McCloskey, Adam Rieg, Justin Trybus

Curryville: Tara Sollenberger

Davidsville: Alyssa Hoffman, Joshua Stine, Jennifer Yoder

Ebensburg: Jody Burkhardt, Melissa Dillon, Allison Edmiston, Melissa Jackowski, Daniel Ledwich, Lisa Oyaski, Corey Pauley, John Tanish, Shannon Urbain, Christopher Wilson, Michael Young

Elmora: April Lane, Julie Lane, Renee Vallery

Emporium: Emily Wolfel

Fairview: Steven Nemeth

Gallitzin: Richard Berkheimer

Gray: Hope Ickes, Anthony Maust

Hastings: Ashley Burkey, Courtney Dibble, Pamela Holtz

Hesston: Jessica Reffner

Hollidaysburg: Richard Harp

Hollsopple: Paul Boyer, Adam Kazmierczyk, Timothy Lonas, Adam Naugle, Mallory Ott

Hooversville: Laura Krouse

Hummelstown: Matthew Whetstone

Huntingdon: Byron Brown

Jennerstown: Estella Shaffer

Jerome: Justin Miller

Johnstown: Rachel Adams, Carl Ambroe, Bobby Andrews, Peter Ankney, Sheila Antal, Eric Bader, Nicole Bailey, Andrea Berzinsky, Ryan Browne, Felana Buis, Nicole Chaney, Lori Chesla, Tiffany Chucklochak, Angelita Clark, Patricia Cochran, Lindsey Colvin, Brandon Cook, Ashley Crowe, Sarah Debose, Joseph Eger, Amanda Fitz, Tyler Flecker, Chris Freshour, Anthony Furfari, Marcus Gaunt, Daniel Gdula, Jennifer Gearty, Nidhi Govil, Stephanie Greenwood, Raghida Haidar, Jacques Harris, Haley Helmick, Isaac Helms, Diane Hormel, Kira Hovanec, Angela Jackson, Janeen James, Raymond Jastrzab, Teresa Jerome, Melissa Johns, Leslie Johnson, Edward Jordan, Amanda Jorinscay, Jonathan Jubin, Tatiyana Kern, Sara Khalil, Melissa Kibler, Kristen Kusch, Dina Lalumiere, Kathrn Lauf, Stephanie Lavely, Jonathan Little, Vincente Lorenzo, John MacEwan, Kristin MacEwan, Latrice Mack, Cody Mardis, Jill Marsh, Devon Marshall, Nicole Martin, Katlyn Mastovich, Karen McAleer, Bonny Michael, Nova Mihelic, Theresa Molnar, Lindsey Moore, Deborah Morgan, Daryl Mucker, Jason Nagle, David Nathaniel, Brittni Naugle, Katherine Nayock, Kara Niessner, Elizabeth Pelow, Monica Reffner, Shannon Ribblett, Sean Sabo, Jessica Salvia, Derek Schalk, April Sedei, Jamie Sendek, Abbigayle Shroyer, William Sievers, Crystal Simms, Chelsea Smith, Erica Solt, MaKayla Sral, Aaron Stonecypher, Karen Stoykovich, Brenda Valentine, Ruby Villarreal Johnny Walylko, Jessica Way, Donell Williams, Takeisha Wilson, Dorothy Wyatt, Derek Yerty, Zeno Zimmer

Lilly: Amy Cropsey, Stuart Custer, Brandon Lanzendorfer, Carrie Martynuska, Nellie May, Nicholas Stauski, Emily Steberger

McVeytown: Chad Clemens

Mineral Point: Kayla Getz, Nastya Pennington, Danielle Peruso

Mohrsville: Cody Frick

Nanty Glo: Adam Davidson, Jamie Dugan, Brittany Lonesky, Lee Anne Popich

New Florence: Danielle Barger, Toni Heming

Nicktown: Joshua Dumm, Kimber Stoltz, Kristin Stoltz, Paige Younger

Northern Cambria: Jessica Biter, Stephanie R. Paronish, Danielle L. Pearce, Jamie Treese

Patton: Elizabeth Orr, Tina Woodley

Portage: Ryan Bednarski, Jessica Boreck, Erin Bouch, Nicole Crum, Jacob, Franey, Joelle Franey, Justin Hazlett, Renee Irwin, Kaley Lucas, Laura Maul, Amanda Penrod, Cory Shoff, Linda Squillario, Tyler Troxel, Sarah Wagner

Reading: Fraser Clements

Revloc: Mitchell Blackwell, Eden Lasinsky

Salix: Amanda Cononie, Mary Lohr

Shirleysburg: Shanee Hockenberry

Sidman: Jared Baxter, Matthew Leach

Somerset: Kayla Barnick, Tiara D’Amour, Justin Flecker, Robert Kinsinger, Jennie R. Pyle

South Fork: Mitchell Brewer, Sadie Kosaber, Sally Martin, Michael G. Middleton, Christopher Moss, Kimberly Myers, Robert Ressler

Stoystown: Cole Corbett, Brianna Will

Summerhill: Julian Chimelewski, Kelly Johnson, Ashley Kordish, Brian Motchenbaugh, Matthew Penatzer

Vintondale: Teresa L. Shestak

Westover: Korenna L. Sral

Windber: Mark Bates, Shannah Brutz, Jennifer Heinrich, Justin, Heinrich, Jennifer Horner,
Marianna Kloster-Malmed, Emily Russell, Britny Sarver, Robert Seese, Carol Strapple, Chelsea Whistler, Eric Yost

Youngsville: Nathan Byler

Phi Theta Kappa announces Spring 2011 Induction Class

The Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to announce their Spring 2011 Induction Class. With this class, Beta Epsilon Omega inducted sixty-one new members into the prestigious international honor society.

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of the two-year college. The mission of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.

The sixty-one new inductees are:

Armagh – Joseph Kendrick

Cresson – Kaitlin Harris

Curryville – Tara Sollenberger

Davidsville – Jennifer Yoder

Ebensburg – Mega Dospoy, Daniel Ledwich

Elmora – April Lane, Julie Lane

Hastings – Ashley Burkey, Randi McCall

Johnstown – Eric Bader, Carl Black, Tiffany Chuklochak, Nidhi Govil, Sean Graham, Diane Hormel, Rachel Hormel, Amanda Jorinscay, Kristin MacEwan, Katlyn Mastovich, Diana Melusky-Brewer, Bonny Michael, Emily Mihalacki, Jill Mock, Natalie Moldofsky, Kaylee Moore, Monica Reffner, Evelyn Samuel, April Sedei, Danielle Shovlin, Karen Stoykovich, Dorothy Wyatt, Randi Yingling

Kanter – PamelaSturtz

Lilly – Stuart Custer

Mcveytown – Shanee Hockenberry

Mineral Point – Danielle Peruso

Nanty Glo – Lee Anne Popich

New Florence – Toni Heming

Northern Cambria – Jessica Biter, Tara Lombardo, Andrew Raehl

Patton – Elizabeth Orr

Portage – Erin Bouch, Renee Irwin, Meagan Lamar, Samuel Lamar, Kaley Lucas, Linda Squillario, Sarah Wagner

Salix – Tessa Barnouski

Seward – Carrie Kime

Somerset – Jennie Pyle

South Fork – Sally Martin, Kimberly Myers, Robert Ressler

Tire Hill – Shea Vanfossen

Twin Rocks – Darren Bencosky

Windber – Jennifer Heinrich, Jennifer Horner, Tonya Stigers

College signs lease for new Huntingdon Center facility.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has signed a lease with DB Miller Incorporated, which will create a permanent location for the College’s Huntingdon Center. “This is something the College has been focusing on for over a year” said Dr. Walter Asonevich, President of Pennsylvania Highlands. “We are very excited to have a permanent home in Huntingdon”. The College has been providing classes in various locations throughout Huntingdon County since fall 2009.

Renovations on a section of the building located at 6311 Margy Drive will begin before the end of the year and the College plans to move in to the location in late spring of 2011.

Members of the College’s Advisory Board, which is comprised of Huntingdon County business, education, and community leaders, assisted in finding a suitable location for the Center. Dr. Asonevich recognized the value of having such a Board advise the College’s leaders on the educational needs of Huntingdon County. “We understand that the needs in this Center may differ from the needs at our other locations. That is why having input from a local Advisory Board is so critical.”

Dr. Asonevich also acknowledged the commitment of DB Miller Incorporated in making the Huntingdon Center a reality. “The Miller family has been so supportive of our efforts. They have embraced this project from the start and we feel very fortunate to be working with them.”

Lady Black Bears coach and players earn awards.

Originally published on October 28, 2010.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to congratulate Coach Eric Gerko and players Lauren Brant and Kelsey Poborski on their stellar achievements this season. Coach Eric Gerko, a Richland High School Graduate and Juniata College Alum, has been named Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (WPCC) Coach of the Year. Lauren Brant, a Richland High School Graduate, and Kelsey Poborski, a Conemaugh Valley Graduate, have been named to the All-Conference Team for the Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (WPCC), which participates in Region XX of the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA).

Lauren Brant led the team with 101 kills, 101 digs, 30 service aces, 21 solo blocks, 11 assists, and 4 assisted blocks in 40 games played. Kelsey Poborski contributed 66 kills, 67 digs, 12 service aces, 5 assisted blocks, 4 solo blocks, and 3 assists in 26 games played. Kelsey was a force to be reckoned with until an ankle injury sidelined her for 3 matches. During Kelsey’s absence, Lauren Brant rose to the occasion and propelled the Lady Black Bears to the fourth seed of the WPCC Tournament in Pennsylvania Highland’s inaugural season.

In the first round of the WPCC Tournament, The Lady Black Bears of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College easily defeated the Titans of the Community College of Beaver County in three straight games: 25-17, 25-8, and 25-13. Pennsylvania Highlands then faced number one seeded Butler County Community College Pioneers in the semi-finals, who were the pre-season ninth ranked team in the nation in NJCAA Division III Volleyball. After an intense match, the Lady Pioneers defeated the Pennsylvania Highlands Lady Black Bears in three straight games: 20-25, 8-25, and 14-25, en route to the conference championship where they defeated Potomac State College of West Virginia.

The Lady Black Bears, in just their first season, finished conference play with a 6-6 record, tied with Westmoreland County Community College for third place, but ended up ahead of them because of games won (4-3) and in head-to-head points (160-133).

The Lady Black Bears featured players from Bishop McCort, Conemaugh Valley, Forest Hills, Northern Cambria, and Richland high schools. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to offer student-athletes the ability to continue playing volleyball at the collegiate level.