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Police Academy Cadets Receive Uniform Donation From LCT Energy

Cadets of the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Police Academy were supplied with dress uniforms courtesy of a donation from LCT Energy.

These uniforms consist of a black windbreaker jacket with the Police Academy logo, a white dress shirt with the cadet’s name, and a green tie. LCT Energy, a corporation with multiple mining facilities in the area, was able to provide the uniforms through a local community partnership.

“As a result of the generosity of LCT Energy, our cadets were outfitted with a dress uniform,” stated Dennis Miller, Pennsylvania Highlands Police Academy Director. “The dress uniform is important as it reminds cadets to take pride in their training and chosen profession. The police uniform helps identify law enforcement officers in the communities they serve and represents professionalism, fairness, and a commitment toward public service.”

After completing the one-year program that runs evenings and weekends, 11 cadets will graduate in a September ceremony. To finish the program, cadets will have to complete 919 total hours of training to be able to take the mandatory state test. Upon passing, cadets will be eligible to work at any of the 1,207 police departments across Pennsylvania.

Of the 11 graduating cadets, nine have already earned conditional employment offers or are set to be employed at a department upon graduation.

The Police Academy was transferred to the college in late 2021. Prior, it was housed within the Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center, where it stood for 40 years. The inaugural cadet class began training in September 2022. A second class of cadets is set to begin training in September 2023.

Cadets standing in donated uniforms (front row L to R): Chloe Shaulis, Rodney Hall, Chris Logsdon, Corey Jones, Austin Thomas, Scott Berardinelli, Ian Crouch, Angel Raehl, (back row L to R): Tyler Collins, Gavin Pacewicz, Keith Eger

Nine Graduates Complete 3+1 Degree Programs At Saint Francis University

Nine Pennsylvania Highlands Community College graduates recently completed their bachelor’s degree studies from Saint Francis University by utilizing a 3+1 articulation partnership between the two institutions.

These 3+1 (or 3 years + 1 year) articulation agreements enable students to transfer their associate degrees plus an additional 30+ credits, all earned at Pennsylvania Highlands, toward the requirements of a bachelor’s degree. This leaves students with approximately only one year to complete a bachelor’s degree at Saint Francis University, saving students financially.

The graduates, who hail from the Laurel Highlands and surrounding areas, include:

• Garrett Burns (Altoona), B.S. Accounting
• Nicholas Bechtel (Martinsburg), B.S. Organizational Leadership
• Megan Cunningham (Johnstown), B.S. Behavioral Science
• Taylor Doughty (Cresson), B.S. Behavioral Science
• Matthew Dugan (Johnstown), B.S. Organizational Leadership
• Donald Hoffman (Newry), B.S. Behavioral Science
• Reagan Lightner (Alexandria), B.S. Behavioral Science
• David Morley (Mineral Point), B.S. Organizational Leadership
• Cody Sral (Ebensburg), B.S. Organizational Leadership

“These successes show how vital these types of educational partnerships are for our students and for our region,” stated Dr. Steve Nunez, President of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. “Stories like these support the fact that Pennsylvania Highlands graduates are well-prepared for academically rigorous institutions like Saint Francis University; we are proud of our graduates and look forward to hearing more about their future accomplishments.”

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College partners with other higher educational institutions for the betterment of our students and our region, having over 200 articulation agreements with 20+ institutions.

Dean’s List Announced For Spring 2023

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to announce that the following students have made the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester.

Acme – Samuel Alan Marsh

Alexandria – Elizabeth Gwendollyn Heilman, Spencer Garrett Hoover, Reagan Christine Lightner

Altoona – Mohammed E. Ahmed, Denise Marie Barnes, Jonathan C. Barton, Kendra Lea Blazer, Natalie Sha Boose, Isabelle Alexandra Centeno, Cameron Elyse Detterbeck, Edward Michael Drzewiecki, James Robert Gallace, Leann Gray, Nikki Gunther-Geesaman, Nicole Horton, Elizabeth Danielle Karns-Waters, Kate Elizabeth Mueller, Michele Elyse Plummer, Taylor Morgan Rickabaugh, Mackenzie Renea Shuke, Emily Warner

Alum Bank- Todd Michael Fasnacht

Armagh- Melina Sue Fry

Ashville- Madison Marie Bender, Anevay Glenn Reed

Beaverdale- Kellie Howard, Brianna M. Ramsey

Bedford- Felix Hafer

Belleville- Gavin Daniel Patterson

Belsano- Katie Faith Long

Berlin – Caitlin Hrabley, Haelie Renna Lint, Emma Rose Martz, Hannah Louise Miller, Courtney Marie Seaman

Boswell – Emily Michele Bittner, Sarah Margaret Hostetler, Cenley Justine Miller, Jordan Nicole Willison

Bradford – Seth Mollander

Brisbin – Daphne Elizabeth Nevling

Brockway – Tanner Joseph Morelli

Calvin – Brooke Anne Shee

Carinbrook – Kate Marie Twigg

Carrolltown – Christine Lee Cantalope, Grace Isabella Krumenacker, Tanner J. Maurer, Carly J. Mezzelo, Samuel R. Sottile

Central City – Nicole Ashley Deneen, Sara Sue Watkins

Chicora – Richard B. Goodman

Claysburg – Jordan Lafferty, Joseph D. Mauk, Evan Charles Potter

Clymer – Whitney Nicole Strong

Coalport – Seth Ethan Dillon

Colver – Calvin McCullough Jacobs, Jesse David James

Conemaugh – Angelica Rose Taylor

Confluence – Sadie Simone Platter

Cresson – Tara Marie Gorba, Robert Clair Kearney, Joseph Rocco Mastri, Meghan Claire Mostick, Salvatore Tiracave

Dayton – Gavin John Solley

Du Bois – Jodi McJunkin

Duncansville – Morgan Elizabeth Bihary, Destany Hammel, Damon Joseph Hesley, Kelly Lynn Mayhle, Mckenzie A. Reilly, McKenzie Lynn Woods, Paige Cameron Woods

Ebensburg – Abigail Olivia Digon, Matthew Paul Kuzilla, Jacob Logan Scanlan, Nathan Paul Schilling

Erie – Jessica Bauer-Cook, Zachary Davis, Mallory Suzanne Jaquith, Matthew Paul Rinderle, Isaiah Zbach, Noah Zbach

Everett – Ashlynn Faith Stoll, Morgan Renee Zimmerman

Fallentimber – James Richard Eakins, Kayla Finnigan

Fenelton – Harlee R. MacDonald

Flinton – Ethan Michael Cavalet

Franklin – Caden Anthony Toscano

Friedens – Hind Achouri, Gavin James Kimmel, Jessica Shockey

Glasgow – Baine Allan Seilhamer

Hastings – Cindy K. Dillon, Carmella Rae Fredo, Quintin Xaiver Mazenko, Jenna Lynn Serafin, Krista Rose Watt, Nathan Lee Wholaver

Heilwood – Anthony Joseph Rizzo

Hollidaysburg – Ibrahim Alawad Aljalki, Noah Christopher Best, Trinity Erin Burk, Benjamin Patrick Dombrosky, Jennifer Nicole Lynch, Hunter Roy Marty, Joseph M. Mattern, Laura Jean McNutt

Homer City – Larry Leon Olliver

Hooversville – Alyssa M. Boyles, Hannah Marie Zorn

Houtzdale – Justin Bowman

Huntingdon- Rebecca Bickle, Florabel Laspinas Eriksen, William David Miller Harkleroad, Cortney Kathryn Zimmerman

Hyde – Sean Lee Miller

Indiana – TayShaun Emir Carter, David Luke Cochran, Ryan Joseph Fabin, Jonathan Clark Gibbons, Michael John Mundwiler

Jenners – Joseph B. Hornick

Johnstown – Cassidy Faye Bailey, Seneca Leslie Benjamin, Deranna N. Brandon, Kayla Marie Brathwaite, Ethan Alexander Cafeo, Hannah Nichole Cameron, Michael Steven Cratty, Emma Csehoski, Hannah Dadura, Isabella Marie Dadura, Darius A. Daily, Kyleigh R. Duranko, Charlee Kristina Eckenrod, Kayla Christine Eppley, Mackenzie Starr Flowers, Olivia Ada Kayin Grant, Conner Graves, Nicholas John Grosik, Gabriel Byron Helsel, Jeffrey Alan Hewitt, Brianna Hicks, Shayann B. Hill, Riley E. Holsopple, Liam Richard Hritz-Crotzer, Ean Jaber, Carlie Makel Jezeskie, Kerry L. Jones, Mellanie Jones, Carissa Anne Kaufman, Jayden K. Keith, Wade Travis Knipple, Nathan James Kniss, Xenia E. Kobal, Kit C. Lang, Qiana M. Lucas, Dalton J. Lynch, Teresa A. Marion, Faith M. Mascuch, Laurell C. McClurkin, Kathleen Rebecca McNally, Tracy Loren McNatt, Aniyah U. Moore, Amanda Nicole Mosorjak, Brice W. Mroczka, Taylor Nagle, Carmyne N. O’Connor, Krish A. Patel, Chloe Rayne Polenik, Austin Ray Reese, Morgan Leigh Rese, Maria Isabel Rolon, Luke Stephen Rozich, Matthew Paul Rozum, Mathew R. Rybolt, Joseph Facciani Sabo, Dylan Charles Santichen, Jaclynne Joyce Schario, Jordan Wesely Shaw, Addison Nathaniel Spisak, Adam Dwight Steigert, Joshua James Stem, Lexington T. Tanaka, Myah Nichole Teeter, Carson Lee Thomas, James Vasilko, Shemilla A-M. White, Logan Wienand, Charizma Rose Wilson, Steven Joseph Winfield, Evan Joseph Wiseman, Joziah Emanuel Wyatt-Taylor, Renu Williams, Mathew S. Zook

Kittanning – Drake Henry Atherton

Latrobe – Anthony Lamosek, Autumn Haley Mardis

Lewistown – Tyler Lee Hunter

Lilly – Grant William Bossler, Meagan Barbara Leahey, Ethan Everett Reese

Loretto – Austin Paul Conrad, Ryan Joseph Lenz, Kayla Weslager

Martinsburg – Yessenia Diaz Guzman, Sarah Michelle Holland

Meyersdale – Madison Marie Porter, Jordan Lynn Werner

Mifflin – Stephanie Elaine Slusser

Mineral Point – Aaron J. Dreikorn, Christopher Evans, Elliot Michael Knepper

Mount Union – Alexes Swanger

Munster – Madison Marie Wirfel-Latocha

Nanty Glo – Rachel Lynn Christner, Kaley Storm Fleck, Gianina Marie Galli, Dillon Joseph Gongloff

New Enterprise – Ashley E. Kichman

New Florence – Grace Isabella Blankenbicker, Autumn Lynne Hardy, Ava Lynn Kovalcik

New Paris – Lauryn Elizabeth Calhoun, William Byron Mitchell

Northern Cambria – Jamie Janette Detwiler, Adrianna Rose Farrell, Alyssa Erin Hoffman, Laci N. Lanzendorfer, Serenity Lorraine Pala, Rebecca Nicole Perrone, Jensen Wiewiora

Osceola Mills – Payton Elizabeth Daly, Wyatt Alexander Kephart

Parkhill – Peyton Allen Urban

Patton – Paige Ann-Marie Jones, Charlene Miko, Abbigail Marie Warfield

Philipsburg – Ryan Douglas Kephart

Port Matilda – Ethan Allen Lindley

Portage – Scott Matthew Berardinelli, Jon Patrick Brickley, Darron J. Koss, Samantha Lynn Moyer, Jeremy Zane Piatak, Abby Elizabeth Thrower, Jonathan Robert Wolford

Roaring Spring – Jordyn Mackenzie Heuston, Allee Shae Keagy, Madison Musselman

Robertsdale – Karly Denae Schiffel

Rockwood – Alexander Sheldon Benford, Kelly Ann Hearn, Brianna Lee Pavkovich, Joscelin Marie Revello

Ruffs Dale – Jacob Manetta

Saint Marys – Jonathan William Krug

Salisbury – Brooke Elise Gnagey

Salix – George Mitchell Moschgat, Robert Stephen Sivi

Saxton – Christina Nichole Sparks

Schellsburg – Jenna M. Emerick, Mary Bernadette Martell

Seward – Tessa G. Rudnik

Shanksville – Rayna Sue Diyn

Shirleysburg – Abigail Joanne Aurand, Wyatt James Snair

Smithmill – Nathaniel Robert Beers

Somerset – Emma Grace Engleka, Emily Taylor Evans, Beth Ann Hersh, Rebekah Marie Krishak, Zoe Elizabeth McGee, Morgan Alayna Walker, Amanda Janiene Watkins, Jade Isabelle Williams

South Fork – Kayla Marie Clifford, Ian M. Coggin

Stoystown- Austin Michael Craycraft, Hunter Luke Martin

Summerhill – Kylee Lynn Fabo, Jacqueline Smith

Templeton – Joshua Paul Dunn

Three Springs – Katelyn M. Harper

Tyrone – Kaleigh Kathryn Andrews, Meghan E. McMullen, Alex Robert Miller, Makayla Marie Sprankle

Vintondale – Tatumn Deleaney Coyle

Williamsburg – Shane Matthew Dixon, Gabriel Ashton Mingle

Windber – Kyra Noel Allison, Julia Grace Burkhard, Quinn Maddison Charney, Allison Mae Dusack, Giovani Joseph Flori, Katelyn Elizabeth Graham, Karli Shay Hanik, Kaden Michael Klonicke, Megan B. Ott, Cheyenne Louise Papinchak, Trinity A. Stewart, Jamin Anthony Tomaselli, Jude Robert Tomaselli

York- Patricia Danner, Nick Roomsburg

7 Students Named To 2023 All-PA Academic Team

The Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges recently honored the 29th annual All-Pennsylvania Academic Team, consisting of 64 students representing 14 community colleges from across the Commonwealth. The honor recognizes high achieving college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society.

The students are selected for the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team based on a nomination and application process. The 2023 scholars include 48 Transfer Pathway students and 16 Workforce Pathway students.

Seven of those honored were from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. The following students were honored and are members of the All-Pennsylvania Academic Transfer and Workforce Pathway Teams:

• Kylee Fabo (Summerhill, PA) – Transfer Scholar
• Adrianna Farrell (Northern Cambria, PA) – Transfer Scholar
• Emma Martz (Berlin, PA) – Transfer Scholar
• Jeffrey Matevish (Johnstown, PA) – Workforce Pathway Scholar
• Brianna Pavkovich (Rockwood, PA) – Transfer Scholar
• Rebecca Perrone (Northern Cambria, PA) – Workforce Pathway Scholar
• Jessica Shockey (Friedens, PA) – Transfer Scholar

Transfer Pathway honorees plan to transfer to a four-year college after graduation. They must have completed at least 36 credits at a community college with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Pennsylvania’s community colleges partner with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education to provide scholarships to Transfer Pathway students, providing two years of tuition at any PASSHE school.

Workforce Pathway student honorees plan to enter the workforce after completing a certificate or associate degree at a community college. Workforce Pathway students must have a minimum of 12 college-level credit hours at a community college and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

“We are so pleased to honor these scholars,” said Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges President and CEO Elizabeth Bolden. “They are outstanding and accomplished students from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. They are applying their intellectual skills to make lasting contributions to their colleges and communities. And they showcase that Pennsylvania’s community colleges are educating and training tomorrow’s leaders.”

Adrianna Farrell Named A 2023 Coca-Cola Team Gold Scholar

Adrianna Farrell, of Northern Cambria, PA, has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Not only is Adrianna a Liberal Arts and Sciences student at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, but she also serves as the College’s Student Senate President and Student Trustee.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver, and 50 Bronze Scholars with nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholar also receives a commemorative medallion.

“The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges,” said Jane Hale Hopkins, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. “We are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa to make it possible for more deserving students to achieve their educational goals and support tomorrow’s leaders of the global community.”

Students are nominated for the academic team by their college administrators. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and engagement in college and community service.

“We thank the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation for recognizing these student leaders and for investing in their futures,” said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa. “Scholarships like these are integral to the success of these students in reaching their educational and career goals.”

Coca-Cola Academic Team members were recognized in both local and statewide ceremonies.

About the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation celebrates and empowers visionary leaders who are refreshing the world. Supporting more than 1,400 exceptional college students each year, it awards $3.55 million in scholarships annually through three nationally recognized programs. Learn more at coca-colascholarsfoundation.org.

About Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 3.8 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 countries, with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation’s colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.