Pennsylvania Highlands Community College will be hosting its Spring Admissions & Athletics Open House on Monday, February 19, at the College’s Richland Campus and Blair, Ebensburg, Huntingdon, and Somerset Centers.
The Open House will consist of two sessions, 2:30 to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Those who wish to attend can RSVP by clicking here. The event is also open to the public.
Attendees will go through the admissions and financial aid processes, learn about activities, academics, and athletics, take a tour, and have one-on-one conversations with an admissions counselor to discuss their futures. Each location will focus on separate initiatives based on what each one offers.
Attendees will also get the chance to connect with a knowledgeable faculty member who specializes in teaching courses in their specific area of study. The Richland Campus is scheduled to have three-to-four faculty members, while others will have one or two.
First National Bank’s Senior Vice President and Regional Credit Officer, Greg Winger, recently presented a $4,500 donation to the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation. This contribution will be directed towards the College’s Educational Income Tax Credit (EITC) fund, further supporting its mission and initiatives.
This generous donation will empower the bank and other institutions to contribute to the educational initiatives offered by the College. By maintaining its EITC status and with the support of this exceptional contribution, Penn Highlands will be able to provide classes at a reduced price for students in the Accelerated College Education (ACE) Program and those enrolled in dual enrollment.
“We have cultivated a strong and enduring relationship with First National Bank,” stated Carole VanMeter, Director of the College Foundation. “They have donated to the Foundation in multiple ways with the intention of helping us grow. This further shows their dedication.”
EITC supports high school students by offering the opportunity to enroll in college-level courses. Through this program, students can earn credits and gain insight into the potential futures that Penn Highlands can provide them with.
“First National Bank is pleased to continue our long-standing support of Penn Highlands’ mission and its students,” stated Winger, who also serves as Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Board of Trustees.
In 2023, the EITC Program received $17,000 in funds, enabling the College to provide discounted rates on over 7,000 credits to more than 2,000 students who participated in the past year.
College receives donation check from First National Bank. Pictured left to right: Dr. Steve Nunez, College President; Carole VanMeter, College Foundation Director; and Greg Winger, First National Bank Senior Vice President and Regional Credit Officer. (Taken December 2023)
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to announce that the following students have made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester.
Alexandria – Spencer Garrett Hoover
Altoona – Rachael Bonsell, Noah D. Drumm, Nikki Gunther-Geesaman, Gage Lynn Haselbarth, Shaylee Jackson, Nichole Marie Kerstetter, Bruce K. Krestar, Jordan Lafferty, Kristal Masic, Tyler Jay McMonigal, Kate Elizabeth Mueller, Allys Marie Schmidhamer, Elaina Ashlynn Wallace, Emily Warner, Alexander Christian Wilkins
Alverda – Natalie Linn Pileski
Ashville – Madison Marie Bender, Hannah Grace Krug, Courtney Kay Smith, Emmett Usmiller
Belleville – Michaela Susan Yoder
Belsano – Katie Faith Long
Berlin – Alexander Dively, Breigh Ann Hillegass
Bushkill – Jeremie Travis Washington
Calvin – Sara Kay Oakman
Carrolltown – Grace Isabella Krumenacker, Hayden Thomas Malloy, Carly J. Mezzelo
Central City – Madison Jade Burkholder
Cherry Tree – Makayla Marie Price
Coalport – Seth Ethan Dillon
Colver – Calvin McCullough Jacobs, Jesse David James
Cresson – Taylor Michele Conrad, Angela Diane Noel, Salvatore Tiracave
Davidsville – Chase Joseph Dinyar, Mya Lynn Nanna, Logan Robert Pitera
Duncansville – Rylee Paige Boyer, Raechel Collier, Jonathan David Edmundson, Destany Hammel
Dunlo – Valerie Nicole Pinella
East Freedom – Tessa Marie Snavely
Ebensburg – Joseph Thomas Flick, Elizabeth G. Mundok, Nathan Paul Schilling, John Anthony Edward Wolf
Elton – Bryce Ian Johnson
Erie – Jessica Bauer-Cook
Everett – Morgan Renee Zimmerman
Fallentimber – James Richard Eakins
Fishertown – Haylea Nicole Imler
Friedens – Aspen Jean Bereider, Gavin James Kimmel
Gallitzin – Christiana Mary Rosella Koytek
Glen Hope – Madelyn Noel Peachman
Greensboro – Leah Ann Minick
Greensburg – Heather Harmon
Hastings – Anna Michele Charney, Carmella Rae Fredo, Holly Jean Leamer, Tyler Haven Riggleman, Jenna Lynn Serafin, Krista Rose Watt
Heilwood – Anthony Joseph Rizzo
Hollidaysburg – Noah Christopher Best, Benjamin Patrick Dombrosky, Ella Rose Hunter, Aiden Michael Kleinhans, Zachary Hunter Knee, Quang Nguyen, Paul R. Rhodes
Hollsopple – Kristie Byer, Adelyn Nicole Dull
Homer City – Autumn Sue Montgomery
Houtzdale – Melissa Sue Johnson
Huntingdon – Florabel Laspinas Eriksen, Dylan Edward Miller, Deanna Alexandra Sorensen
Hyde – Sean Lee Miller
Indiana – David Charles Croyle, Elizabeth M. Diehl, Ryan Joseph Fabin, Carla Jean Frederick, Shane Nicewonger
Jerome – Holly Szukala
Johnstown – Evan Joseph Allen, Gabriel Anderson, Maria Alejandra Baez, Ryan Louis Brown, Lauren Faith Burrell, Ailyn Geraga Calicaran, Hannah Nichole Cameron, Makalynn S. Chambers, Timothy Hale Collins, Courtney Erin Costa, Dahrianna Cuello, Hannah Dadura, Katelyn Rose Daily, Dakota J. Deutsch, Kayla Danelle Dively, Kyle Lee Feliciano, Karsyn Taylor Ford, Bryanna Janelle Goodman, Ryan Arthur Gorden, Makala Ann Graham, Christian J. Haberkorn, Connor F. Haberkorn, Nichole Myra Harrity, Alyse Renae Hastie, Ean Jaber, Matthew James Jasper, Brian Scott Kennedy, Kit C. Lang, Mark Michael Mastervich, Christopher Matthew McKendrick, Tracy Loren McNatt, Elijah James Minahan, Akram Moustafa Moaz, Amanda Nicole Mosorjak, Samantha Belle Nicoloff, Priscilla Ortiz, Jadyn R. Oswalt, Krish A. Patel, Blake C. Porath, Gracie Anne Randolph, Maria Isabel Rolon, Matthew Paul Rozum, Philip Angelo Russo, Joseph Facciani Sabo, Dylan Charles Santichen, Julia Nicole Suhayda, Austin Wade Svencer, David Michael Truscello, Zachary Joseph Vantroba, James Vasilko, Megan Nicole Walerysiak, Tessa Marie Weeks, Renu Williams, Charizma Rose Wilson, Evan Joseph Wiseman, Zachary Richard-David Zentkovich
Lilly – Dylan Michael Boreck, Grant William Bossler, Ethan Everett Reese
Loretto – Jaden Conrad
Manns Choice – Cody John Miller
Mapleton Depot – Adreonna J. Miller
Marion Center – Mason Garrett Pearce
Martinsburg – Jade Kathryn Replogle
McVeytown – Briely Benson, Patyn Rylee Crisswell, Kaitlyn Walk
Meyersdale – Samuel Robert Hughes
Mineral Point – Elliot Michael Knepper, Allie Anne Polchito, Danika Marie Polka
Mount Union – Addison Joan Glover, Alexes Swanger, Logan A. Yakymac
Munster – Madison Wirfel-Latocha
Nanty Glo – Gianina Marie Galli, Christopher Paul Oldham, Heidi Rhine, Shaelyn Nicole Silko, Madison Wirfel-Latocha
Northern Cambria – Olivia Ann Cavallo, Jennifer Maude Novella, Alexandra Elizabeth Rummell, Malia Theresa-Marie Shutty, Joshua Robert Walters, Jensen Wiewiora
Osceola Mills – Wyatt Alexander Kephart
Osterburg – Colton H. Bollman
Patton – Delila Maria Hofer, Paige Ann-Marie Jones, Isabella Madalynn Stanko, Abbigail Marie Warfield
Petersburg – HannahMarie Detterline
Portage – Olivia Ann Burk, Austin Michael Feathers, Francis James Fordick, Jessica Dawn Karstetter, Garrett D. Lamar
Roaring Spring – Allee Shae Keagy
Robertsdale – Karly Denae Schiffel
Rockwood – Alexander Sheldon Benford, Kelly Ann Hearn
Saint Michael – James Barber, Makara L. Miller
Salix – Shaylan Lee Liebig
Saxton – Christina Nichole Sparks
Schellsburg – Mary Bernadette Martell
Shirleysburg – Abigail Joanne Aurand, Wyatt James Snair
Sidman – Dillon Shane Schmidt
Sipesville – Alexandria Nicole Walls
Somerset – Asa M. Belardi, Chase Tanner Brenneman, Renee Ivy Eash, Emma Grace Engleka, Emily Taylor Evans, Emily Diane Klejka, Rebekah Marie Krishak, Will Andrew Latuch, Corinna A. May, Kody Scott Miller, Cassidy Ann Petersen, Abigail Grace Roadman, Abigail M. Show, Samantha Kay Smith
South Fork – Kayla Marie Clifford, Steven Michael Dusack, Christina Nicole Schrader, Isabella Strosnider
Stoystown – Alicia Marie Fyock, Kendall M. Kramer
Summerhill – Jacqueline Smith
Tyrone – Stacy Teresa Kustaborder, Meghan E. McMullen, Alex Robert Miller
Washington – Christian Harding
Williamsburg – Shelby Lynn Aurandt, Shane Matthew Dixon, Mikel Raven Kuchenbrod, Aliyah Logan Ross
Windber – Kyra Noel Allison, Andrew Lawrence Betcher, Cassandra Renee Boysza, Julia Grace Burkhard, Abigail Elizabeth Bush, Giovani Joseph Flori, Mya Angelene Havyer, Kaden Michael Klonicke, Trinity Jade Klucik, Hannah M. Knappenberger, Amy Lynn Mirilovich, Sally Rose Moore, Timothy Keller Roddy, Kayla Shuster, Trinity A. Stewart, Mason Andrew Toth, Braydon Alexander Wojcik, Jordan Scott Wright, Dylan Young
The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation recently received a $2,500 donation from 1ST SUMMIT BANK. This contribution will be directed towards the College’s Educational Income Tax Credit (EITC) fund.
The donation will empower the bank and other institutions to provide valuable support to the educational initiatives offered by the College.
This contribution plays a pivotal role in facilitating reduced-price class offerings for students enrolled in the Accelerated College Education (ACE) Program or participating in dual enrollment.
“Our relationship with 1ST SUMMIT BANK shows they care deeply about our mission and our students,” stated Carole VanMeter, Director of the Foundation. “This donation is helping us make a positive impact on so many high school students, and it helps to reinforce our potential future workforce.”
EITC provides high school students with the opportunity to enroll in college-level courses. By earning credits through this program, students can explore the offerings of Penn Highlands and gain valuable insights into their prospects.
“Providing quality education to the existing and future workforce here in our community is extremely important for the growth of our overall market,” stated Eric Renner, 1ST SUMMIT BANK President. “Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is an asset to our region and 1ST SUMMIT BANK is proud to support the college, as well as many other fine educational programs and institutions, through our participation in the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.”
In 2023, the EITC Program received funding of $17,000, enabling the College to provide over 2,000 participating students with more than 7,000 credits at discounted rates in the previous year alone.
College receives donation check from 1ST SUMMIT BANK. Pictured left to right: Dr. Steve Nunez, College President; Carole VanMeter, College Foundation Director; Eric Renner, 1ST SUMMIT BANK President; and Sean McCool, 1ST SUMMIT BANK Assistant Vice President & Business Relationship Manager. (Taken December 2023)
Community Education has released the dates for its 2024 Spring class schedule. These personal enrichment classes are set to run from March 7 to June 11.
The non-credit slate consists of 28 total classes in five different subjects, which include Arts & Crafts, Computers, Food & Baking, Spirits, and Phlebotomy. There are also six separate package options for attendees, allowing them to attend multiple or all related classes for a discounted price.
“These classes offer those who attend a chance to gain some new experiences,” stated Matthew Pudliner, Pennsylvania Highlands Continuing Education Manager. “They get to have fun with friends and family, plus on a lot of occasions, attendees come in large groups, which makes it more enjoyable for everyone. A lot of people become friends within classes.”
Multiple new class options have been added since the fall. Two new calligraphy classes – Spring Calligraphy Card and Introduction to Watercolor/Flower Bouquet – and two non–alcoholic mixology classes, known as mocktails, are now available. Mocktail classes are open to all ages, while standard mixology classes are limited to ages 21 and over.
