Archive for April, 2011

Originally published on April 12, 2011

Congratulations to all of the Visual Arts Showcase winners:

Painting
1st –Bryce in Green with Fish Tattoo by Jill Barber Marsh
2nd – One Ounce Too Much by Larissa Gaudette
3rd – Overwhelming Love by Larissa Gaudette

Drawing
1st – Peony by Noriko Mikeasky
2nd – Hattie Mae by Jill Barber Marsh
3rd – Gone, But Not Forgotten by Megan O’Donnell

Handicrafts
1st – Jenny’s Batik by Jennifer Yoder
2nd – Homemade Gift of Warmth by Felana Buis
3rd – Vase on the Wall by Amanda Penrod

Open
1st – Sunburst by Michelle Babalonis
2nd – What’s in Your Art by Melody Grumling
3rd – Eye of the Beholder by Felana Buis

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Originally published March 29, 2011.

The College’s Annual Sprint to Success 5K Run/Walk was held on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at the College’s Richland Campus. The race proceeds will benefit the College’s Foundation for scholarships and special programs.

Our thanks to Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for serving as our Mile Marker Sponsor for this year’s race.  Our other race supporters include East Hills Recreation, Kesslak Financial Group, JWF Industries, Metz & Associates, Bill & Brenda Moynihan, Somerset Trust Company, Brian Wess Salon, and Valenty’s Bottled Water.

Congratulations to our Fastest Club Award for 2011 – Pennsylvania Highlands Biology Club.

Race Results

Top Three Male Runners Overall
1. Tim Kestermont – 19:42
2. Dee Beyer – 20:05
3. Reno Carini – 20:07

Male age 14 and under
1. Ben Mostoller – 31:10

Male age 15 – 19
1. Derek Dumm – 21:59
2. Ryan Lombardi – 27:07
3. Mark Galebach – 27:26

Male age 20 – 29
1. Jeremy Intihar – 20:54
2. Alexander Kirby – 22:59
3. Jeff Podrasky – 23:46
4. Korey Boyer – 23:53
5. Adam Maddy – 25:03
6. Chad Miller – 25:08
7. Erik Vogel – 26:04
8. Elliot Sumner – 26:50
9. Pradeep Indrakanti – 27:38
10. Bryan Marra – 29:27
11. Ray Weible – 31:03
12. Justin Crisafulli – 31:41
13. James Martin – 32:58

Male age 30 – 39
1. Glenn Petrarcha – 20:33
2. Samuel Schilling – 22:00
3. Brandt Hutzel – 23:06
4. Wayne Langerholc – 23:24
5. Matt Langerholc – 24:22
6. Jason Berg – 26:39
7. James Roddy – 27:21
8. Cory Mennett – 28:04
9. Josh Maksymik – 28:34
10. Ryan Browne – 28:37

Male age 40 – 49
1. Paul Straka – 20:52
2. Vince Pavic – 21:15
3. Bob McKelvey – 22:02
4. Eric Fogle – 22:42
5. Greg Winger – 23:04
6. Tom Fritz – 26:38
7. Matt Hughes – 27:32
8. Joe Boyle – 32:30

Male age 50 – 59
1. Mike Houck – 21:19
2. John Skelley – 23:57
3. George Hancock – 24:22
4. Paul Baron – 26:25
5. Joe Paros, Jr – 27:41
6. Richard Bizjak – 29:08
7. Jeff Maul – 31:27
8. Roddy Felton – 32:05
9. Michael Swain – 32:18

Male age 60 – 69
1. Donald Reese – 26:39
2. Douglas Bradley – 31:52
3. John Nakich – 33:56

Male age 70 and up
1. Keith Neff – 24:23

Top Three Female Runners Overall
1. Beth Felix – 21:16
2. Kacie Erb – 21:45
3. Katie Croyle – 22:33

Female age 14 and under
1. Ariel Greene – 27:05

Female age 15 – 19
1. Maria Felton – 24:25
2. Suzanne Tanking – 38:48

Female age 20 – 29
1. Emily Rosenbaum – 24:19
2. Jamie Temyer – 24:27
3. Abbigayle Shrayor – 26:16
4. Megan Boslet – 27:11
5. Hillary Yahner – 27:16
6. Abby Barto – 28:08
7. Kelly Michaledes – 28:40
8. Leah Gontkovic – 29:32
9. Kristen Kristobak – 30:15
10. Jill Gontkovic – 32:09
11. Nicole Edsall – 32:43
12. Courtney Amrhein – 33:16
13. Jennifer Sirko – 37:15
14. April Sedei – 44:34

Female age 30 – 39
1. Tharisa Langerholc – 24:10
2. Sara Pfeil – 25:11
3. Michelle Babalonis – 28:34
4. Laurie Roberts – 29:57
5. Melissa Barlow – 32:21
6. Danci Errett – 36:35

Female age 40 – 49
1. Donna Dumm – 26:06
2. Susan Stepp – 26:40
3. Lorraine Sylvia – 27:31
4. Janet Stewart – 29:00
5. Karen Kohler – 31:30
6. Roseann Layton – 37:13

Female age 50 – 59
1. Yvette Penrod – 30:06
2. Diane Felton – 31:57
3. Tina Honkus – 32:05
4. Debby Callihan – 37:07

Top Three Male Walkers Overall
1. Rodger Thomas – 33:29
2. William Obert – 37:06
3. Michael Pasierb- 37:55

Male Walkers age 20 – 29
1. Travis Lodolinski – 42:50
2. Alex Wise – 52:51

Male Walkers age 40 – 49
1. Jim Jackson – 45:39

Male Walkers age 50 – 59
1. Pat Kilmartin – 43:01

Top Three Female Walkers Overall
1. Starla Snyder – 34:28
2. Sherry Obert – 36:00
3. Val Houck – 38:07

Female Walkers age 20 – 29
1. Ashley Beaver – 42:51
2. Lacey Fetcko – 43:54
3. Emma Mock – 44:30
4. Katie Wise – 52:50

Female Walkers age 30 – 39
1. April Renzi – 39:41
2. Melissa Hanley – 47:14
3. Jennifer Mihalic – 47:14

Female Walkers age 40 – 49
1. Barbara Cummings – 40:23
2. Theresa Schmidt – 43:54
3. Joyce Jackson – 45:38
4. Pam Hendrickson – 45:39
5. Yvonne Freet – 50:19

Female Walkers age 50 – 59
1. Sue Hunt – 39:45
2. Lynn Baer – 39:59
3. Brenda Edwards – 50:21

Female Walkers age 60 – 69
1. Deborah Cook – 51:47
2. Sharon Custer – 51:48

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Originally published on January 7. 2011.

The Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to announce their Fall 2010 Induction Class. With this class, Beta Epsilon Omega inducted twenty-seven 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 twenty-seven new inductees are:

Bedford – Megan E. Waller

Boswell – Emily M. Spory, Tammy L. Zeek

Davidsville – Diane F. Felton

Ebensburg – Lisa M. Oyaski

Everett – Matthew P. Chamberlain

Hastings – Pamela J. Holtz

Lilly – Amy L. Cropsey

Johnstown – David B. Alwine, Aimee L. Barr, Felana L. Buis, Darin R. Gipe, JoAnn M. Herdman,
Vickie L. Kleman-Moss, John E. MacEwan, Nova L. Mihelic, Deborah J. Morgan, Neil T. Penrod, Michelle Pratt, Jose T. Quezada, Craig A. Shrader, Abbigayle D. Shroyer, Donell A. Williams

Nicktown – Michael J. Peters

Somerset – Brianna D. Aultz

Westover – Korenna L. Sral

Windber – Britny N. Sarver

Additionally, the College’s Phi Theta Kappa officers chose to ad three honorary members. This group consists of Sue Brugh, Director of Student Activities, Dr. Ted Nichols, Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs, and David Volpe, Vice President for Student Services.

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Originally published on January 7, 2011.

The Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to announce their Fall 2010 Induction Class. With this class, Beta Epsilon Omega inducted twenty-seven 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 twenty-seven new inductees are:

Bedford – Megan E. Waller

Boswell – Emily M. Spory, Tammy L. Zeek

Davidsville – Diane F. Felton

Ebensburg – Lisa M. Oyaski

Everett – Matthew P. Chamberlain

Hastings – Pamela J. Holtz

Lilly – Amy L. Cropsey

Johnstown – David B. Alwine, Aimee L. Barr, Felana L. Buis, Darin R. Gipe, JoAnn M. Herdman,
Vickie L. Kleman-Moss, John E. MacEwan, Nova L. Mihelic, Deborah J. Morgan, Neil T. Penrod, Michelle Pratt, Jose T. Quezada, Craig A. Shrader, Abbigayle D. Shroyer, Donell A. Williams

Nicktown – Michael J. Peters

Somerset – Brianna D. Aultz

Westover – Korenna L. Sral

Windber – Britny N. Sarver

Additionally, the College’s Phi Theta Kappa officers chose to ad three honorary members. This group consists of Sue Brugh, Director of Student Activities, Dr. Ted Nichols, Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs, and David Volpe, Vice President for Student Services.

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