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One College Avenue Winter 2014 cover Trolleys of the Williamsport Railway Co. outside the car barn that would later become an administrative and classroom building for Williamsport Technical Institute and Williamsport Area Community College. Neil Diamond and the New York Subway perform for the college’s Fall Weekend in 1967.

A seasonal accent to Pennsylvania College of Technology’s main entrance has gift-wrapped an opportunity for the institution to recognize its military family. A 25-foot-tall tree pays tribute to the students and employees who are veterans. The Vanderwolf blue limber pine is adorned with 408 stars, fashioned by servicemen enrolled in the School of Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies.

Youthful energy helps burn off the pre-finals stress during an end-of-semester tradition. Among those enjoying their evening are student leaders Morgan N. Keyser, a graphic design major from Cogan Station, and Ryan A. Gibson, of Lansdale, enrolled in aviation maintenance technology.

High school students gather around to watch baking and pastry arts students form roses from rolled chocolate. Students from the college’s Cakes and Decorations course displayed their Penn College Centennial-themed cakes. This honorable mention cake was decorated by Marissa R. Dimoff, of Mount Union.

Stressed-out stomachs swarm the KDR in search of sustenance and solace. Therapeutic massage: a hands-on way to ease tension. The mascot provides moral support for his studious colleagues. Donning oversized glasses for a comedic keepsake Residence Life coordinators and Dining Services staff effortlessly handle the breakfast crowd.

A federal grant to Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Robert and Maureen Dunham Children’s Learning Center helps to provide child care access to parents pursuing higher education at the college. Generally referred to as a “CCAMPIS” grant, which stands for “Child Care Access Means Parents in School,” the funding comes from the U.S.

A tree along the main campus entrance has been decorated with 408 stars, each representing a military member of the Penn College community – and each fashioned by a serviceman enrolled in the School of Industrial, Computing and Engineering Technologies. Using the 60-ton Minster 5 press in the Machining Technologies Center, students of Howard W. Troup, maintenance mechanic/millwright, and Keith H.

In the World Seafood Championship, Pennsylvania College of Technology student Jessica N. Felton finished 14th among 45 competitors, just four spots from advancing to the Top 10 Round. The World Seafood Championship was one of nine categories comprising 550 competitors in the World Food Championships, held in Las Vegas from Nov. 12-18.

The candle-crafting table adds a new take-home treat to a long-standing ceremony. Students chill with friends (and beat the cold inside the Breuder Advanced Technology and Health Science Center). Fun props are up for grabs ... ... for use in the photo booth. Holiday cards shine on the ATHS lawn.

A commencement ceremony will be held Saturday, Dec. 20, for the nearly 290 Pennsylvania College of Technology students who have petitioned to graduate after the Fall 2014 semester. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. in the Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport.