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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  • Adriana Glotz, 2011

    health information technology

    Adriana is a certified medical assistant clinical associate for MedStar Health. She continued her education to receive an associate degree in medical assisting from Central Penn College. She resides in Forest Hill, Md.

  • Darren Layre, 2015

    culinary arts and systems

    Darren is executive sous chef for Alta Via. He resides in Pittsburgh.

  • Jessica (Wiegand) Layre, 2016

    business administration: marketing

    Jessica is a student support specialist in the University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine's Office of Student Affairs and Diversity Programs. She resides in Pittsburgh.

  • Chad Hawksworth, 1993

    plumbing and heating ventilation & air conditioning technology

    Chad is a plumber for Hershey Entertainment, performing plumbing upkeep for Hersheypark, Hersheypark Stadium and Hersheypark Arena. He resides in Cleona.

  • Erik

    Erik Graham, 2007

    computer aided product design

    Erik is a mechanical engineer for Container Testing Solutions. He resides in Youngsville.

  • Sam Shaffer, 2010

    architectural technology

    Sam is a real estate agent for Re/Max Edge. He resides in Hughesville.

  • Alan Paulhamus, 1963

    mechanical drafting

    Alan is a locomotive designer for General Electric. He resides in Erie.

  • Elisha Arantowicz, 2019

    web and interactive media

    Elisha is a marketing assistant for Purplegator, where she develops the company's internal websites and is a project manager for clients' websites.She resides in Birdsboro.

  • Barton Hetrick Jr., 2009

    aviation maintenance technology

    Barton is a program manager/manufacturing manager for Qortek, where he oversees the production of smart-material devices and high-density power electronics. He married Jennifer Cullin in October 2018. They reside in Williamsport.

  • William Coughlin III, 1997

    paramedic

    William is a firefighter for the City of New York Fire Department. He also works as a paramedic in Dutchess and Putnam counties. He resides in New Windsor, N.Y.

  • Marc MacCorkle, 2009

    construction carpentry

    Marc is a preload supervisor for UPS. He and wife, Laura, welcomed their second son, Grayson. They reside in Pottstown.

  • Robert Armstrong, 1998

    culinary arts technology

    Robert is retired and resides in Hughesville.

  • Eric Kahler, 2006

    civil engineering technology, surveying technology

    Eric is a construction inspection quality assurance/quality control field manager for McTish, Kunkel & Associates. He and wife, Kayla, welcomed their second child, daughter Lowen, in fall 2018. They reside in Jersey Shore.

  • Ryan Schramm, 1999

    culinary arts technology

    Ryan is the general manager for Pacific Group Resorts/Powderhorn Mountain Resort. He resides in Grand Junction, Colo.

  • Thomas Miele, 1982

    computer information systems

    Thomas retired from Penn National Insurance, where he was manager of information security and compliance. He resides in Reading.

  • Chad Sartori, 1998

    general studies

    Chad is a kindergarten teacher for Montoursville Area School District. He resides in Duboistown.

  • Andrew Lackman, 2006

    residential construction technology and management

    Andrew is a chief estimator for Kokolakis Contracting. He resides in Clearwater, Fla.

  • Andrew Mattocks, 2017

    nursing and applied health studies: emergency medical services

    Andrew is a registered nurse for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Melyce Kenyon, 2017

    culinary arts technology

    Melyce is the chef/owner of MK Cafe & Catering in Canton.

  • Amanda Suda, 2018

    landscape/horticulture technology: plant production emphasis

    Amanda is a farm apprentice for the on-campus organic farm at Wilson College. She resides in Harrisburg.

  • Jeremy Klinger, 2012

    information technology: network specialist

    Jeremy is a member of the cleaning crew for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball team. He was named March 2017 Employee of the Month for Schiel's Family Markets. He resides in Forty Fort.

  • John Good IV, 2017

    engineering design technology

    John is a project engineer for Ausley Construction. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Katlyn

    Katlyn Hackling, 2017

    culinary arts and systems

    Katlyn reports that her fiance, Christopher Busby, '15, information technology: technical support technology, is set to receive a bone marrow transplant on July 1. "It will cure his blood cancer, lymphoma, and his immune deficiency," she says. "Chris thanks everyone for their support and hopes for a speedy recovery!" They reside in Wilmington, Del.

  • Christopher Schaffer, 2010

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Christopher is a wire EDM machinist for JIT Tool & Die. He resides in Curwensville.

  • Jennifer Karchner, 2013

    health information technology

    Jennifer is a medical assistant for UPMC Susquehanna Health Ear, Nose & Throat at Bloomsburg. She is pursuing a degree in nursing from Penn College. She resides in Benton.

  • Sabrena OKeefe, 2007

    business administration: human resource management

    Sabrena is the director of student involvement for Lynn University. She resides in Pompano Beach, Fla.

  • Kevin Hickman, 2008

    physician assistant

    Kevin is a neurosurgery PA for Geisinger Medical Center. He resides in Shavertown.

  • Jamie (Kurtz) Ficks, 2006

    nursing

    Jamie is a certified registered nurse practitioner for UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Regional Medical Center, where she is a hospitalist for internal medicine. She resides in New Columbia.

  • Natalie (Kraus) Campbell, 2005

    office technology: medical emphasis

    Natalie is a medical assistant for Red Rock Job Corps. She resides in Dushore.

  • Timothy Weiss, 2009

    electrical occupations

    Timothy is an electrical controls specialist for Sharp Packaging Solutions, where he manages a team of 10. He resides in Plymouth Meeting.

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