Class Notes shares the achievements and milestones of alumni of Pennsylvania College of Technology and its predecessors, Williamsport Area Community College and Williamsport Technical Institute.

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  • Kimberly Smith, 2023

    surgical technology

    Kimberly is a surgical technologist for Lancaster General Hospital. She welcomed a son, Eric, in February 2022. They reside in Dauphin.

  • Kathryn

    Kathryn Plankenhorn, 2023

    physician assistant studies

    Kathryn is a PA for UPMC Family Medicine at Pine Street. She resides in Montoursville.

  • Randy Wurst, 2006

    electrical technology

    Randy is an electrician for Glenn O. Hawbaker. He resides in Hughesville.

  • Patrick Belanger, 2020

    automotive technology

    Patrick is a technician for Lion Country Kia. He resides in Lemont.

  • Rachael Noss, 2019

    business management

    Rachael is an accounting associate for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. She resides in Port Royal.

  • Katie (Hart) Beagell, 2013

    mass media communication and web design and multimedia

    Katie owns The Venue at Beagell Farms. She resides in Port Crane, N.Y., with her husband and their two boys. They are expecting a daughter in late 2023.

  • Nina (Lenhart) Rupert, 2000

    dental hygiene and applied health studies

    Nina is a dental hygienist for River Valley Health & Dental Center and a part-time dental hygiene instructor for Penn College. She completed a bachelor's in applied health studies in 2022 to allow her to teach in the college's Dental Hygiene Clinic. Her daughter Keri is a current Penn College student. They reside in Muncy.

  • Joe Simon, 2010

    business administration: management information systems

    Joe is the purchasing administrator for PMF Industries. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Shannon (McElroy) Perrotta, 2006

    early childhood education

    Shannon completed a bachelor's in elementary education in May 2023 and is pursuing a master's. She resides in Montoursville.

  • Meagan (Vincent) Wade, 2003

    radiography

    Meagan is a supervisor-radiation therapy for Wellspan Health. She resides in Schuylkill Haven with her husband and their three children. Her eldest plans to follow in her footsteps by studying radiography.

  • Cody Wallace, 2008

    forest technology

    Cody is a contract logger. He resides in Blain.

  • Clarissa Gingell, 2019

    nursing

    Clarissa is an emergency room RN for Geisinger and a three-time Daisy Award recipient. She welcomed her first son, Daymian, in August 2022 - the same month she completed her bachelor's in nursing - her third degree from Penn College. (Her first was in heath arts: practical nursing in 2016.) She is enrolled in the college's Master of Science in Nursing. She resides in Dallas, Pa.

  • Heather

    Heather (Thielman) Druckenmiller, 2012

    dental hygiene: health policy and administration

    Heather is a dental hygienist for Colonial Park Family Dentistry. She resides in Marysville.

  • Corinne Buttorff, 2022

    business administration: banking and finance

    Corinne is a community health assistant II for Geisinger. She resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Catherine (Dershem) Farr, 1995

    computer information systems

    Catherine is a Penn College Police officer. She holds a vocational education teaching certificate and resides in Trout Run.

  • Garret Miller, 2017

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Garret is an industrial engineer for MSA. He resides in Latrobe.

  • Nathan Kline, 2016

    automotive technology and automotive service technician

    Nathan is enrolled in the college's building construction technology major. He resides in Montoursville.

  • Nicole (Roberto) Petro, 2003

    baking and pastry arts

    Nicole owns Petro's Dessert Studio, where she sells custom cakes, cupcakes, cake pops and cutout cookies. She resides in Bethlehem.

  • Theresa (DAndrea) Powell, 2006

    graphic communications management

    Theresa is a research analyst for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She resides in Harrisburg with her husband, Michael '06, construction management, and their two children.

  • Valerie

    Valerie Raines, 2010

    legal assistant-paralegal studies

    Valerie is a quality manager for Berman Bedding. She maintains ISO standards, training and safety. She resides in Erie.

  • Tunesha Smith, 2021

    nursing

    Tunesha is a registered nurse for UPMC. She resides in Watsontown.

  • Bryan Bilbao, 2022

    physician assistant studies

    Bryan is a PA for Children's Service Center and ApolloMD. He resides in Old Forge.

  • Ron Burger, 1978

    nursery management

    Ron is a past co-owner of George Burger & Sons Inc. Garden Center and a Penn College Alumni Mentorship Award winner. He resides in Drums.

  • Garrett Hillenbrand, 2017

    construction management

    Garrett is a project manager for Richard E. Pierson Construction. He resides in New Tripoli.

  • Patrick Gregory, 2017

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology

    Patrick is a refrigeration technician for Remco Inc. He resides in Berwick.

  • Joseph Mauchline, 2022

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Joseph is a CNC machinist for Chiz Bros. He resides in California, Pa.

  • Ramona (Heaps) Lunger, 2004

    accounting

    Ramona owns RCM Accounting Solutions LLC. In addition to her associate degree from Penn College, she holds a bachelor's in accounting from Southern New Hampshire University. She resides in Lititz

  • Kyle Rhoads, 2005

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Kyle is an operations manager for Fry Communications. He resides in Harrisburg with his wife and daughter.

  • Gloria Boronow, 2021

    baking and pastry arts, and applied management

    Gloria is the pastry chef for The Stonehouse Wood Fired Pizza & Pasteria, responsible for its pizza dough, bread, homemade pasta and desserts. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Thomas Schatz, 1976

    automotive technology

    Thomas retired in 2022 as an area manager for Stellantis, after 34 years with the company (as Chrysler, Daimler Chrysler, FCA and Stellantis). He welcomed a new grandson in August 2022 and resides in Montgomery, Texas.

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