Military service honored as college observes Veterans Day

Published 11.10.2022

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    On this Veterans Day, we salute the Pennsylvania College of Technology students, faculty and staff who have served (or continue to serve) their country.

    One of Penn College’s many benefits for veterans and currently serving military is a central location to gather, collaborate and study: the Major General Fred F. Marty Veterans & Military Resource Center. Others include an in-state tuition rate, waiver of tuition deposit, outreach program for veteran-student families, and reduced fees at the Dunham Children’s Learning Center.Members of the campus community are encouraged to join in paying tribute to these colleagues, who are among those we recognize:

    Students
    Kristen A. Bastion, allied health; Air Force, four years and four months
    Willow N. Best, nursing; Pennsylvania Army National Guard, seven years
    Roger D. Bohner Jr., aviation maintenance technology; Army, 21 years
    Marley Gresh, nursing, active-duty Army, four years
    Logan M. Haga, automotive restoration technology and collision repair technology; active-duty Army, seven years
    Robert A. Luna, health science, Marine Corps
    Bryan K. Parsons, metal fabrication technology; Army, 34 years
    Christopher S. Sandoval, nursing; Army, 22 years
    Jacob K. Schreckengast, pre-physician assistant studies; active-duty Navy, 2017-22
    Cody D. Smith, business administration; Navy, 2011-16
    Dan N. Vasko Jr., automotive technology management; active-duty Navy, 2002-16

    The colors near the main entrance epitomize the service and sacrifice of Pennsylvania College of Technology's military family.Faculty
    Marcia M. Bartlett, Navy, 10 years
    John F. Chappo, Army, 1986-90 (82nd Airborne Division)
    Dennis R. Dorward, Army, 1982-85
    John M. Good III, Army, five years
    Craig D. Hostrander, Coast Guard, six years
    Jack J. Jones, Air Force, 1995-99
    Robert I. Mitchell, Air Force, 22 years
    David M. Moyer, Marine Corps, two years
    Jose M. Perez Jr., Army, 1990-99
    Robert P. Rook, Navy, 23 years
    Todd R. Smith, Army, 1983-2005
    Robert K. Vlacich, Army, 1997-2000

    Staff
    David A. Bates, Navy
    Chet Beaver, Army, 25  years
    Ron H. Beck, Marine Corps, four years; Pennsylvania Army National Guard, 16 years
    Justin W. Beishline, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, seven years
    Danna M. Brooks, Air Force, four years
    Katie C. Burke, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, nine years
    Chris S. Frey Sr., Air Force, three years
    Thomas W. Fry, Marine Corps, eight years’ active duty
    Scott A. Geist, Navy, 21 years
    Franklin D. Gillis, Navy (Submarine Force), 20 years
    Geoffrey B. Hensley, Navy, six years
    David A. Phillips, Air Force
    Daniel C. Praster, Army (retired), 17 years
    Timothy O. Rissel, Navy, 2003-11
    Heather M. Shuey, Army, 12 years
    Walter J. Shultz Jr., Navy, 1993-99
    Rebecca A. Steer, Army, 17 years (active duty and reserve)
    Kimberly Venti, Air Force, four years

    Across campus, as in the Davie Jane Gilmour Center, “empty table” displays pay silent tribute.

    (EDITOR’S NOTE: Lists were compiled from student and employee responses to collegewide email messages.)

    Solemn remembrance
    Tables, each set for one and honoring all branches of the U.S. military, have again been placed at various campus locations in honor of fallen and missing military personnel.

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