Architecture seniors prove equal to their tasks
Published 04.12.2023
Photos by Alexis M. Burrell, student photographer
Graduating architecture & sustainable design students presented their culminating work this past week in The Gallery at Penn College, among the final rites of passages in the dash to commencement.
A reception for the 21 students, whose "Architecture & Sustainable Design: Senior Capstone Projects" exhibit runs through Sunday on the third floor of The Madigan Library, celebrated the accomplishments amid a crowd that included family members, faculty, classmates, alumni and industry professionals. Each had been challenged to design and develop a prominent building in an urban setting, and all delivered magnificently.
![Engaging presentation of each student's project allows for appreciation and interaction.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/DSC_4182_PCTo.jpg?itok=phZMKeDC)
Students showcasing their work are Steven A. Adams, Watsontown; Rodrigo Barrios-Piedra, Avondale; Zackary R. Burkhart, Milton; Terrell L. Davis, Philadelphia; Mark A. Dosa, Palm Coast, Florida; Beshoy A. Farid, Lancaster; Cyvae Hunte, Langhorne; Haley M. Kalvin-Gold, Boalsburg; Cole S. King, York Springs; Ben M. Kratzer, Middleburg; Christine A. Limbert, Curwensville; Brandon M. Malchano, McKees Rocks; Bryce A. Martin, Thompsontown; Dominic J. McClellan, Spring Creek; Andy M. McMullen, Hollidaysburg; Jacob M. Pusateri, Port Matilda; Amanda F. Ritter, Center Valley; Alec J. Rivera, Temple; Carter J. Simcox, Lock Haven; Rajni Thompson, Merion Station; and Lex R. Yocum, Watsontown.
![Students view a project's on-screen animation.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/DSC_4199_PCTo.jpg?itok=aT3YW6Ga)
![Rajni Thompson, who recently earned a perfect 200 score on the LEED Green Associate Exam, poses for a photo in the gallery.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/DSC_4468_PCTo_0.jpg?itok=crcpWbMG)
![Gallery patrons stroll among the impressive designs on display.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/DSC_4274_PCTo.jpg?itok=ZkJ1Y3wb)
![Jacob M. Pusateri (partially visible in background) discusses his crowning achievement.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/DSC_4229_PCTo.jpg?itok=WiBGFCVM)
![Dorothy J. Gerring, associate professor of architecture, addresses the gathering ...](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/DSC_4302_PCTo.jpg?itok=b3CmokyA)
![... and presents carnations to the graduating seniors – including Haley M. Kalvin-Gold.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/DSC_4437_PCTo_0.jpg?itok=-2Q6_8AF)
![Passing the mic, students introduce themselves and announce their postgraduate plans. From left are McClellan, Rivera, Kalvin-Gold, Barrios-Piedra, Yocum and Hunte.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/DSC_4391_PCTo.jpg?itok=sLQ24qik)