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Men’s Basketball Player Tim Biakapia earns National Player of the Week Honor

The NJCAA national office has announced that Penn Highlands freshman forward Tim Biakapia (Northwest HS, Germantown, MD) has been named the Division III National Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week of February 6^th – 12^th.

During the week, Biakapia averaged 25.5 points per game, 10.5 rebounds per game, 4.5 assists per game, and 2.5 blocks per game. In two games, Biakapia shot 79.2% from the field (19-24) and made every free throw taken (13-13). Penn Highlands went 2-0 over that span with both wins coming against conference opponents.

“Tim has made such a huge impact on our team this year as a freshman,” Black Bears Head Coach Landon Loya said. “He is extremely versatile, has a good attitude, and most importantly, is a great teammate. He has truly been a pleasure to coach this year.”

Currently, Biakapia is ranked 11th in the nation in rebounds (11.1 RPG), 17^th in the nation in FG% (59.5%), and 25th in the nation in points (21.6 PPG).

“With Tim stepping up and playing big minutes as a freshman, combined with a talented group of sophomores led by Tony [Acrie, Altoona HS] and Jake [Lushko, Richland HS], it has been a great year for our team,” Loya said.

Penn Highlands recently finished their regular season with a 12-10 record, including a 9-3 conference record. The Black Bears received a first round bye and will host a second round home conference playoff game on Saturday, February 18^th, at the East Hills Recreation gym at 2pm. They face the winner of the Western Pennsylvania Athletic Association first round matchup between Westmoreland County Community College and CCAC-Boyce.

For additional information, please contact Sue Brugh, Director of Athletics, at 814.262.6463 or sbrugh@pennhighlands.edu.

College hosting Benefit Basketball Game benefiting local Alzheimer’s Foundation

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is teaming with the East Hills Recreation Commission to host a “Fill the Gym” Benefit Basketball Game on Monday, February 6th, at 6pm. The game will take place in the East Hills Gymnasium, with all proceeds benefiting the Laurel Highlands Alzheimer’s Foundation.

The benefit basketball game will feature our Pennsylvania Highlands’ Black Bears in their next to last home game. The team will face off against the Community College of Allegheny County – Boyce in a highly anticipated WPCC matchup.

The Laurel Highlands Alzheimer’s Foundation will use the proceeds (from donations at the door, concession sales, and other game day events) to help provide free services to those impacted by the disease in our local area. These services include trained respite care, monthly support groups, and annual screenings.

Doors open at 5pm.

About Laurel Highlands Alzheimer’s Foundation
The Laurel Highlands Alzheimer’s Foundation is a group dedicated to providing information and support to those afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease, or to those providing care for person’s with Alzheimer’s Disease. The group has two focus areas: early screening for dementia and respite care for caregivers.

Continuing Education Employee receives Certified Professional Programmer Designation

Valerie Wojcik, Continuing Education Manager

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College would like to congratulate Valerie Wojcik, Continuing Education Manager, on receiving the designation of Certified Professional Programmer, or C2P, by the Learning Resources Network (LERN). LERN is the world’s largest association for continuing education and lifelong learning.

This certification is awarded to practicing professionals in the field who complete the LERN Advanced Programming Institute and pass the certification exam in the area of lifelong learning programming. This will allow the programming professional to use the initials in correspondence and other communication.

“We are pleased to have Ms. Wojcik as a Certified Professional Programmer,” noted William A. Draves, President of LERN. “The professional designation brings greater expertise in serving the community with lifelong learning programs. With lifelong learning an increasingly important factor in both economic prosperity and quality of life, Ms. Wojcik is making a positive contribution to the community and society.”

About Learning Resources Network (LERN)

LERN was founded in 1974 and serves more than 9,000 professionals every year. This association provides practical, how-to information on marketing, finances, management, sales and product development. LERN serves a wide variety of institutions, including state universities, four-year colleges, colleges within universities, private colleges, community colleges, technical colleges, public schools, recreation departments, and other associations. Over 3,000 CPP’s have been awarded throughout the world.

Local Businesses donate to the College Foundation

The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation recently received donations from local businesses in support of the College’s Accelerated College Education program.

Dr. Walter Asonevich, President and Dr. Melissa Murray, Associate Vice President of External Affairs of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, accepted donations from 1ST SUMMIT BANK, CDI L.R. Kimball, F.N.B. Corporation, and UPMC for the Foundation’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. These EITC donations were given to help support the College’s ACE Program.

The College’s ACE Program provides high school students in grades 9-12 with an opportunity to earn college credits while taking courses at their high school. The program served nearly 1,400 students during the Fall 2016 semester.

Greg Winger (left), of F.N.B. Corporation, delivers a donation of $4,500 to Dr. Walter Asonevich and Dr. Melissa Murray (right), of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.

Dean’s List for Fall 2016 announced

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to announce that the following students have made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 semester.

Acosta – Megan Kelly Coddington, Brooke Elizabeth Gary

Altoona – Tyler Joseph Adams, Walter John Barr, Kaylin Nikole Becker, Zach P. Bender, Breana Lynn Benjamin, Audrey Kay Bickings, Rachel Lynn Blackburn, Keith Bryant, Veronica Alejandra Camarena, Brenda Rae Campbell, John J. Cicchitello, Michaela Nicole Detwiler, Hannah Kathryn Epple, Jessica L. Fagan, Terrance Joseph Garner, Tracey Linn Giordano, Amber D. Ickes, Tracey Lynne McClellan, Patrick R. McClure, Cecelia Kathleen Merritt, Mikayla Marie Merritt, Midah Shahid, Zunaria Shahid, Jenda Marie Sible, Annette M. Thompson, Isaiah Marke Wansley

Alum Bank – Larry E. Sarver

Ashville – Mackenzie M. Sherry

Beaverdale – Danielle Renee` Grados

Bedford – SaDawna Marie Eshelman, Evan G. Hooper

Bellefonte – Izaak Andrew Trithart

Bellwood – Amy Jo Vaughn

Berlin – Schyler J. McClucas, Zachary Wayne Norris

Blairsville – Alyssa Marie Debnar

Boswell – Hunter Matthew Connor, Sierra Mckenna Eagleson, Scott Jeffrey Sutton, Melanie Renae Washabaugh

Butler – Tyler Curtis Lemmon

Carrolltown – Nicole Victoria Donahue, Michael J. Gmitter, Evan Joseph Johnson, Lisa Marie McGlynn, Michael Cyril Shuss, Nicholas Adam Veneskey

Central City – Kaily Rae Karl

Chambersburg – Zachary Filer Garnes

Cherry Tree – Mikaela Renay Gobrecht

Clarion – Kevin Lee Bowser

Clearfield – Chad Alan Maney

Colver – Lyndon Joseph Saylor

Confluence – Adam Joseph Nickelson

Cresson – Shaina Lavon Aurandt, Hannah Marie Szpala

Davidsville – Marisa Lynne Wagner

Dayton – Zane Nathaniel Clowser

Duncansville – James Franklin Figart, Janelle N. Meadows

Dysart – Jennifer Nicole Gosnell

East Freedom – Catherine Anne Milillo

Ebensburg – Kimberly L. Chappell, Steven James Finn, Lauren Olivia Hoover, Laurie J. Horn, Victoria P. Piccerillo, Dona Lynn Rager, Nathan Lee Smith, Heath Francis Wirfel

Elton – Zachary James Wissinger

Erie – Stephanie Marie Lane

Everett – Justin William Mearkle

Flinton – Anthony Joseph Barnhart, Megan Kimberly Bickford

Friedens – Melissa Marie Hauger, Benjamin M. Kaefer, Miranda Lynne Pastuch, Jacob Allen Wilt

Gallitzin – Roma Von Altimus, Amanda Rose Bruce

Hastings – Cole Victor Kline, Dylan Robert Maurer, Elizabeth Rose Schweiger, Joshua M. Serafin

Hollidaysburg – Laurie Anne Larkin, Calob Charles Walls, Alexis Nicole Worrell

Hollsopple – Courtney R. Blough, Emily Nicole Bridge, Alexis Lynn Christofes, Makayla Grace Coughenour, Kylee L. Doyle, Zachary Nicholas Dull, Hanna L. Todaro, Desiree M. Toth

Homer City – Cheyane Marie Hillan

Houtzdale – Savannah Rose Patterson

Huntingdon – Benjamin James Brown, Wendy Ann Goss, Morgan Mikael Snyder

Indiana – Brandi E. Bell, Cassandra R. Smith

Johnstown – Mary K. Angus, Charis Yvonne Biancuzzo, Clayton M. Blough, Amber Nicole Bowes, Candice S. Buksa, Joshua M. Burgo, Kayla M. Byers, Sadie Danielle Carney, Daniel G. Carter, Chantel Rose Christiansen, Aaron Louis Ciotti, Chelsea V. Columbus, Tyler Matthew Crooks, Jenna Nicole Danchanko, Emilie Marie Deffenbaugh, Leina Jenel Ruth Derricott, Edward Lentz Dreikorn, Erin Michele Dubnansky, Jessica Jean Eash, Shelby Alanna Edwards, Kayla Christine Eppley, McKenzie Lynn Fitzpatrick, John Haynes Follansbee, Amanda Jean Frederick, Leann M. Geiser, Megan Ashley Graham, Sarah K. Green, Tonia A. Green, Jordyn Elizabeth Hamilton, Autumn Marie Hause, Emily Rose Hill, Zachary Michael Hoover, Holly Ann Hostetler, Jacob Robert Humphreys, Melissa A. Hunt, Thomas D. Hunter, Jennifer Lynn Kane, Sandra-Jean M. Kennedy, Rachel S. King, Cynthia Marie Kist, Phillip Dominick Kniss, Hanna E. Lecrone, Nicholas Brian Letosky, Angela M. Louder, Ashley Nicole Miller, Alecia M. Morgan, Arlaya L. Morris, Benjamin G. Mostoller, Sheila Ann Myers, Danielle Renea Nagle, Krista Nicole Neuner, Christopher L. Norman, Andrew Don Ogline, Rebecca Jo Ogline, Lauren Madison Olshewsky, Lindsay Marissa Olshewsky, Morgan B. Page, Joseph William Prouse, Meghan Paige Rand, Melissa Marie Salerno, Donald Charles Shovestull, Ryan S. Slanoc, Alex Robert Sobecky, Alana Rose Somerville, Emily SoHee Stewart, Kane Isaiah Stiffey, Geoffrey David Stumpo, Logan Christopher Subich, Elizabeth Marie Swanberg, Ann Marie Taylor, Ruth J. Velazquez-Torres, Brad E. Vermileon, Danniele Katelyn Whitman, Cheyanne Brooke Williams, Ernest Lee Williams, Courtney Capri Wyant, Wen Jing You, Brittany D. Younkins

Ligonier – Cheyenne Laurel Stouffer

Lilly – Julianne Hutsky, Matthew Lester Poorman

Loretto – Mark David Eckenrode

McConnellsburg – Bryan Edwin Guyer

Meyersdale – Ben Martin Helinski, Danielle Leigh Hetrick, Nicole Renee Wilt

Mill Creek – Alyssa Mae Handy

Mineral Point – Jennifer Marie Eckenrode

Mount Pleasant – Ethan Timothy Charlesworth, Patrick Robert Heskey

Mount Union – Candy Nan Jordan, Diana Marie Roher

Nanty Glo – Tyler Francis Barosky, Michael James Kivisto, Ethan John Marines

New Florence – Amber M. Boring, Autumn Miranda Kells

New Paris – Cynthia D. Frazier

Newton Hamilton – Jason Lee Hocker

Normalville – Joel Kevin Berger

Northern Cambria – Tanner Lee Carl, Brennen J. Lee, Alexander Robert Matejczyk, Katie Montgomery Mertens, Joseph Daniel Olish, Michaela Marie Penksa

Orbisonia – Shea Raymond Berrier

Parkhill – Stephanie L. Urban

Patton – Jessie Karla Hoover, Devin Michael Shaner

Pittsburgh – Willie James Smith

Pleasant Unity – Robert Andrew Ulishney

Portage – Alex M. Bisaha, Tara Lynn Chappell, Jessica Rose Gossard, Arthur P. Kennedy, Darla Rae Kennedy, Brooke L. Kennedy-Brecht, Sandra J. Pentland, Austin Michael Rodgers, Bradley Martin Rosemas, Blake Philip Swires

Revloc – Nicholas Donald Braniff, Brandy Lee Eckenrod

Roaring Spring – Zachary Lance Croft, Sarah Beth Kuntz

Saint Benedict – Brittany E. McLucas

Saint Marys – Joshua William Gleixner

Saint Michael – Michelle M. Naughton

Salix – Taylor N. Delusa, Courtnie Elizabeth Eshbaugh, Chey Yvonne McKelvey, Gabrielle Marie Vogel, Kiara Rose Younkin

Shanksville – Matthew Tyler Boyer

Sidman – Joel Michael Barton, Gabrielle Nicole Josephson, Samantha Kaitlyn Knepper, Danielle C. Mickus, Alexa B. Spicher, Carly Danielle Turgeon

Somerset – Diana Marie Nixon

South Fork – Megan Vivian Facciani, Easton John Krajewski, Courtney Raye Wilson

State College – Ka Yee Kui, Anagen D. Wood

Stoystown – Erin Maria Sutton, Tiara Sky Wentz

Summerhill – Taylor Rae Burkey, Maria L. Conzo, James D. Cornman, Brady Ryan Smith, Christine L. Yakicic

Twin Rocks –  Kassandra Michele Little

Tyrone – Casey Adam Campbell, Mary Anne Cowfer, Crystal Lynn Hoffman, Stevie Marie Pennington, Tiffany Marie Shearer

Valencia – John Alex Cicconi

Williamsburg – Caelan Michael Hughes, Xavier Ryan Maslowski, Breeanna Linn Oldham

Windber – Shannon Marie Benn, Timothy A. Borish, Jeffrey John Dagostino, Danielle Denise Dillon, Justin Michael Gates, Courtney Marie Mihalko, Conor Duane Nitka, Casey L. Schreyer, Daniel Robert Shaffer, Erica M. Zabrucky