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Montoursville Area High School took home the overall trophy following the recent Plastics Experience, hosted by students and faculty in Penn College's plastics and polymer engineering technology major.

The sounds of power tools, family interaction and civic good will filled Penn College's masonry laboratory Saturday, as drivers and their "pit crews" constructed the 52 cars that will race down Market Street when the Soap Box Derby one of the most-anticipated community events in years returns to Williamsport on July 3.

The Gallery at Penn College held an official opening Thursday for "The Art of Education ," an exhibit of work by art teachers in K-12 schools in northcentral Pennsylvania. Through June 27, 31 teachers will exhibit their work during the Madigan Library gallery's tribute to the talented educators who inspire creativity and instill an appreciation for art in young people.

More than 700 employees, dependents and guests attended Sunday's annual all-college picnic at Knoebels Amusement Resort. The yearend tradition offers a lunch, camaraderie, and a day full of rides and recreation at the popular Elysburg amusement park. Photos by Mike Cunningham, chief information officer, and daughter Meghan

The Community Arts Center was home to three Spring Commencement ceremonies held May 14-15 for more than 900 students graduating from Pennsylvania College of Technology. Friday's 3 p.m. proceedings featured students from the schools of Business and Computer Technologies, Hospitality, and Transportation Technology; Saturday's 10 a.m.

Fourteen Pennsylvania College of Technology students were presented with Penn College Awards during a banquet at Le Jeune Chef Restaurant on Thursday evening. The 14th annual ceremony recognized graduating students who have made outstanding contributions to the college and who have risen above their peers as a result of their leadership.

Penn College'sparticipationinthissummer'sreturn ofthe Soap Box Derby to Williamsport − the event's 52 cars will be assembled in the Carl Building Technologies Center on May 22 − was noted in a WBRE Eyewitness News segment Thursday evening.

The Gallery at Penn College, on the third floor of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Madigan Library, will host "The Art of Education," featuring work by art teachers in K-12 schools in northcentral Pennsylvania, from May 20 to June 27.

The Gallery at Penn College, on the third floor of Madigan Library, is hosting " Design: 2010 ," a student portfolio exhibition, through May 14. Twenty students are exhibiting a variety of work they created during their studies toward earning bachelor's degrees in graphic design. An opening reception, including a gallery talk, was held Thursday evening. Gallery hours are 1-4 p.m.

WEBstock, the Wildcat Events Board's annual rite of spring, was held Friday on the Athletic Field, Musical entertainment from SAFETYSUIT, Hayley and Envy on the Coast provided the backdrop for the sunny celebration of imminent vacation; students also enjoyed free T-shirts, custom street signs, spray-can art, camaraderie, carnival games and much more.