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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  • Stephanie (Passanante) Smith, 2017

    nursing

    Stephanie is a registered nurse for the Lehigh Valley Health Network. She married Sheldon Smith, '15, heavy construction equipment technology: operator, in October 2018. They reside in Harleysville.

  • Roger Pauling, 1967

    business computer science technology

    Roger retired from Hoffman-LaRoche, where he was a computer engineer. He resides in Manalapan, N.J.

  • Megan Waldman, 2011

    dental hygiene: health policy and administration

    Megan is a dental hygienist for Rolling Ridge Dental Care. She resides in Boalsburg.

  • David Barr, 1997

    aviation technology

    David is a quality management inspector for Airbus. He resides in Gainesville, Va.

  • Franklin Courter, 1967

    civil technology

    Franklin retired as a construction quality representative from Penn State in 1999. He owned and operated a sporting good and hunting equipment store in Blanchard until 2009, and moved to Northampton in 2013.

  • Angela (Card) Kendall, 2015

    graphic design

    Angela and husband, Reuben Kendall, '13, automotive technology, welcomed daughter Elowen in January 2019. Angela is a multimedia specialist for Penn State. They reside in State College.

  • Lesli (Breneman) Willoughby, 1996

    food and hospitality management and culinary arts technology

    Lesli is the manager of gift shop operations for WellSpan Health in York and Ephrata. She resides in York.

  • Gary Smith, 1963

    electronics technology

    Gary is the founder of the Pennsylvania Gemological Laboratory, where he provides forensic analysis of antique and period jewelry, provides expert witness and consulting on jewelry issues for litigation, and specializes in the repair and restoration of antique jewelry. It is the only forensic laboratory of its kind in the United States. Smith, recently inducted as a member of the New Jersey Association of Forensic Scientists, resides in Montoursville.

  • Joshua Bonner, 2014

    web design and multimedia, advertising art

    Joshua is the creative director for Mount Saint Mary's University. He resides in Gettysburg.

  • Amy

    Amy (Hensal) Sharer, 1991

    word processing

    Amy is the director of stewardship and donor relations for Penn State Outreach and Online Education. She resides in Spring Mills.

  • Polikseni

    Polikseni Hysi, 2013

    dental hygiene: health policy and administration

    Polikseni is a clinical instructor for the dental hygiene program at Bergen Community College. She holds a Master of Health Sciences with a concentration in higher education and is working toward a Doctor of Health Sciences degree. She resides in Clifton, N.J.

  • Michael Brown, 1996

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Michael is a manufacturing engineer for Keystone Friction Hinge. He resides in West Milton.

  • Shane Ostrander, 2005

    civil engineering technology, surveying technology

    Shane is a GIS technician for the Fort Pierce Utility Authority. He resides in Fort Pierce, Fla.

  • Amber Brownson, 2000

    paramedic technology

    Amber is a paramedic for DH&L Ambulance League. She resides in Lock Haven.

  • Penny Shade, 2012

    culinary arts and systems

    Penny is a chef/supervisor for Penn State Schuylkill. She resides in Schuylkill Haven.

  • Andrew Clouser, 1993

    diesel technician

    Andrew is a technician for Rohrer Bus Service. He resides in Millmont.

  • Morgan Olbrich, 2013

    welding and fabrication engineering technology and automotive technology

    Morgan is welder-fabricator for Hampton Machine Shop, where he fabricates structural components for the warships being built in the nearby shipyard. He resides in Hampton, Va.

  • Lisa Weiser, 1983

    business management

    Lisa is an operations associate for Generations Asset Management. She resides in Lewisburg.

  • Eli

    Eli Hughes, 2001

    electronics engineering technology

    Eli is the owner and chief technology officer of TZero, a sensor technology and data company. He holds a Master of Science in acoustics. He resides in State College.

  • Wendy (Frew) Nicodemus, 2005

    graphic design

    Wendy is an operations/trainee coordinator and graphic designer for Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. She resides in Ringtown.

  • Keith

    Keith Jeffcoat, 2001

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Keith is senior director of technical operations for Merz Medical Device Innovation Center. He is a recipient of the Merz CEO Award for Managing Through Challenges. In 2018, he received a Doctor of Engineering in engineering management from George Washington University. He resides in Cave Creek, Ariz.

  • LaQuinn

    LaQuinn Thompson, 2016

    applied human services

    LaQuinn is the community outreach director for St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in York, where he leads the Youth Center, After School Program and Lighthouse at the Matts summer camp, among other outreach ministries. He recently founded B.E.A.S.T. Initiative P.U.S.H., an esports/gaming program for youth and adults. He resides in York and is certified in congregational faith formation.

  • Brittany Terpstra, 2017

    web and interactive media

    Brittany is the associate director of web services for Wilkes University. She resides in Jim Thorpe.

  • Lawrence Carlin, 1983

    plumbing and heating

    Lawrence is a senior specialist for Energy Transfer. He services fuel analyzers at more than 80 facilities, coast to coast. He resides in Downingtown.

  • Kurt Homan, 1974

    architectural technology

    Kurt is the assistant director of the Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute. He resides in State College.

  • Zachary Ferro, 2014

    technology management and automotive technology

    Zachary is the owner/operator of Ferro's LLC auto service and repair. He resides in Bloomsburg.

  • Justin

    Justin Holland, 2008

    civil engineering technology

    Justin is the Philadelphia District manager for Rinkus Consulting Group, a forensic engineering and consulting firm. He resides in Royersford.

  • Glenn Riddell, 1984

    machine tool technology

    Glenn is a global molding equipment manager for Corning Inc. He resides in Celina, Texas.

  • Faith (Welch) Worthington, 2015

    nursing

    Faith is a nurse educator for UPMC Susquehanna, responsible for education related to trauma. She resides in Williamsport.

  • William Ciccarelli, 1998

    automotive technology: Toyota

    William is a BMW technician for Sharpe BMW. He resides in Byron Center, Mich.

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