February 2019 L e b a n o n C o u n t y C a r e e r a n d T e c h n o l o g y C e n t e r

833 Metro Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042 Tel: (717) 273-8551 Fax: (717) 273-0534

On February 1, Congressman Dan Meuser, representing Pennsylvania’s 9th District, and State Representative

Frank Ryan, toured the CTC. The tour allowed Congressman Meuser and State Representative Ryan the oppor-tunity to see the important role that career and technical education plays in developing a strong workforce. Both the congressman and Representative Ryan had the opportunity to speak to several students about why they chose to attend the CTC and how it will help them reach their future goals. Both Congressman Meuser and Representative Ryan indicated that they both share a similar concern about

the availability and cost of technical education. Both Congressman Mueser and State Representative Ryan pledged their support of advocation of career and technical education on the State and Federal level.

Jeff Lazorcik was named as our new welding instructor. He graduated from Cedar Crest High School in 2009. From there he attended Welder Testing and Training Institute in Allentown, PA for their 900 hour welding program. He worked at Greiner Industries in Mt. Joy for the past eight years. He obtained many different welding certifications through the American Welding Society and ASME. In addition, he was employed at Tait Towers in Lititz, PA. Jeff lives in West Cornwall Township with his wife and enjoys spending time with his wife and their two dogs. He also enjoy hunting, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, and snowmobiling with his family and friends and in general enjoys the outdoors.

Chef Pamela Kenawell visited the Lebanon County CTC Pastry Arts program to pick up some new techniques and ideas to apply to her program at Greater Altoona CTC. Chef K

spent the day in the Pastry program reviewing grading procedures, uniform policies, portfolios and integration of English and Math anchors.

Chef Pamela Kenawell stated, “I had such a great time and took a lot of information back with me! Your students were so welcoming and truly amazing! Please let them know how much I appreciated the welcoming arms. I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us! Thanks for all the positive reinforcement and encouraging words! Plus all the material that I have to dive into!”

Chef Brian Peffley shares program information with Greater Altoona CTC Instructor, Pamela Kenawell

Themed lunches have become popular with our dedicated pa-

trons. The 50’s is the most popu-lar with the public. . .

March 13-15, 2019—

Fabulous 50’s Make your reservations by calling:

(717) 273-8551, Ext. 2113

The Hilltop is open most week

days Wednesday—Friday.

Chef Peffley recently was awarded the ACF Harrisburg Chapter PA 181 "Chef Educator of the Year for 2019". "Thanks to my students for making teaching and sharing my craft for baking a truly enjoyable experience,” Chef Peffley

Kelsy Powsang is the daughter of Renzo and Yodanny Powsang, Palmyra, PA. Kelsy is a senior at Lebanon Catholic High School and is enrolled in the Pastry Arts program at the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center.

Kelsy is an honor roll student and has received the honor of Student of the Month at the CTC. Kelsy is involved in numerous committees at her high school such as student government, musical and volleyball. She is currently the Secretary for SkillsUSA and her Pastry program. Outside of school, she volunteers at her church and a local nursing home. After graduation, Kelsy plans to attend a post-secondary institution to major in Psychology. Her career goal is to become a Marriage and Family Counselor.

Zachery Fisher is the son of Chris and Amy Fisher, Lebanon, PA. Zach is a senior at Northern Lebanon High School and is enrolled at Lebanon County Career and Technology Center in the Diesel Truck Technology program.

Zachery is an honor roll student and has received the honor of student of the month at CTC. He has played soccer and football. Outside of school, he works part time at D.B. Fisher Bus Company. After graduation, Zach plans to enter the workforce. His career goal is to become a Diesel Mechanic.

Kelsy Powsang, LC Pastry Arts

Zachery Fisher, LH Diesel Truck Tech.

McKenzie Hall is the daughter of Kristy Demmy and Corbin Hall both of Lebanon, PA. McKenzie is a senior at Lebanon High School and is enrolled in the Dental Assistant program at the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center.

At the CTC, McKenzie is a member of the National Technical Honor Society and SkillsUSA. She is involved in numerous activities outside of school by volunteering her time with veterans at Masonic Lodge and helping out with summer Bible School. She also works part-time at K-Mart. After graduation, McKenzie plans to attend HACC to major in Dental Hygiene. Her career goal is to become a Dental Hygienist.

Trey Donmoyer is the son of Kristi and Troy Donmoyer, Myerstown, PA. Trey is a senior at ELCO High School and is enrolled at Lebanon County Career and Technology Center in the Diesel Truck Technology program.

Trey is an honor roll student and has received the honor of Rotary Student of the Month for the Myerstown-ELCO Rotary Club in October. He is a member of his high school varsity soccer and wrestling teams. Outside of school, he works part time at Ron’s Truck Repair and Spotlight Holsteins. After graduation, Trey plans to attend Ohio Technical College for an Associate’s Degree in Diesel Technology. His career goal is to become a Diesel Mechanic and Truck Driver.

McKenzie Hall, LH Dental Assistant

Trey Donmoyer, EL Diesel Truck Tech.

ELCO Intermediate School 5th grade students came to the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center on January 22 and 24, 2019, for a field trip about Career Exploration. The fifth grade students were able to choose two of the following programs to visit: Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Industrial Machine, Electrical, Law Enforcement and Security, Commercial Art & Design, Dental, Auto Body, Welding, Diesel, Masonry, Cosmetology, Health Careers and Sports Therapy Sciences. The students also received a short tour of the school given by several of our Student Ambassadors and CTC staff.

ELCO Intermediate School Tours CTC and Explores Careers

Sports Therapy Sciences and Health Careers Technology participated in a training session with Michelle Sweitzer from Compass Mark this month. The day was filled with interactive activities that concentrated on developing leadership, effective communication and conflict management skills. The staff and students from both programs learned a lot about themselves and each other.

Special Thanks goes to Mrs. Sweitzer for a fun and educational experience.

Sports Therapy Sciences and Health Careers Technology Learn Valuable Lessons!

LCCTC Fashion Show February 27th

9am & 12:30pm

The past few weeks, Cosmetology was happy to feature guest demonstrators. First, owner of Artistic Edge Salon, Lori Walkowiak demonstrated different highlighting techniques. Two stylists and former students Allison Frazier and Alex Geib were along for the presentation and offered input about the industry and their experiences. The students learned about different highlighting products and a variety of techniques used for the styles offered in the salon. Lori also gave students advice about professionalism and how to build and maintain a clientele.

The next demonstration was by Julia Meck representing Ulta Beauty. Julia demonstrated how to shape, wax and tint eyebrows. She also gave the students information about career possibilities at Ulta Beauty.

Finally, the last demonstration was done by Kaitlyn Parma from Belle and Blush Salon located at Salon Element. Kaitlyn applied eyelash extensions to Abby Weisman, a cosmetology student. She explained the proper technique and what is required to offer this service in a salon.

Apprentice Jarrod Eltz Competing in National Student of the Year Competition

Jarrod Eltz, a senior apprentice, was selected by the American Culinary Federation to compete for Northeast Student Chef of the Year. After filling out applications, typing essays, testing recipes and creating a final dish to send to the ACF, he was one of four selected out of hundreds of applicants to compete in Buffalo, New York. Jarrod was awarded Student Chef of The Year by the ACF Harrisburg Chapter and instantly knew he wanted to compete for the Northeast Region. With the competition nearing, he is deep into practice and has connected with numerous chefs across the country to receive mentorship. This will be his first ACF competition, but has previous competition experience through district, state, and national levels through SkillsUSA. He will roughly have an hour to create

two identical entrees based off a mystery protein. Competition results will be announced in Atlantic City and the Northeast Region ChefConnect, February 26. Currently Jarrod is working at the Hershey Lodge, rotating between Fire and Grain and The Forebay Restaurants.

Student Program HS Student Program HS

Marshaul Gundrum Auto Body Technology NL Jennifer Molter Law Enforcement & Security PA

Austin Bohr Automotive Technology CL Montana Loggains Media Communications PA

Derick Lopez Juarbe Automotive Technology CL Benjamin Wolfe Media Communications EL

David Patrushev Automotive Technology EL Audrey Barnhart Medical Assistant EL

Justin Collins Commercial Art & Design Adult Sonia Fladd Medical Assistant EL

Jessica Etnoyer Commercial Art & Design EL Jazmine Gonzalez Medical Assistant CL

Taylor Lowe Cosmetology PA Naomi Gonzalez Serrano Medical Assistant LH

Tabitha Minnich Cosmetology NL Danielle Hackman Medical Assistant EL

Krystal Smith Cosmetology EL Sarah Kleinfelter Medical Assistant EL

Tamara Cintron Culinary Arts LH Aleishia Lutz Medical Assistant NL

Noah Fogelsanger Electrical Technology AC Adrienne Madigan Medical Assistant EL

Isaiah Stoner Electrical Technology NL Kellie Bonser Pastry Arts EL

Janae Gillette Health Careers Technology CL Gabriella Della Ragione Pastry Arts EL

Remington Tobias Health Careers Technology CL Shakura Govan Pastry Arts CL

Devin Enkoff Landscape Technology EL Katlyn Nissley Pastry Arts PA

Trevor Yocum Landscape Technology PA Kelsy Powsang Pastry Arts LC

Jeremy Bicksler Law Enforcement & Security EL Alexandra Sanchez Pastry Arts CL

Jacob Marderness Law Enforcement & Security LH RaeAnn Lessing Sports Therapy Sciences NL

Educator Year Educator Year

Arthur Stott 1983-84 Robert Ressler 2003-04

Earl Horst 1984-85 Michele Werni 2004-05

Gerald H. Seiler 1985-86 Wendy Barrett 2005-06

Charles F. Gerberich 1986-87 Dale Miller 2006-07

Larry R. Albright 1987-88 Robert Corle, Jr. 2007-08

Rodger Fausnacht 1988-89 Brian Peffley 2008-09

George Miller 1989-90 Jeffrey Hirneisen 2009-10

Donald Snively, Jr. 1990-91 Jon Litz 2010-11

Janet L. Nelson 1991-92 Jim Myers 2011-12

Paul Harnish 1993-94 Wayne Hagy 2012-13

Dallas Vogel 1994-95 Karen Gulotta 2013-14

Sandra K. Klingler 1995-96 Laurie Sprandel 2014-15

June A. Coleman 1997-98 Kerry Hartman 2015-16

Ronald P. Keefer 1998-99 Josh Boettner 2016-17

Joseph P. Saam 1999-00 Sandy Phillips 2017-18

Russel A. Miller 2000-01 Lori Mattis 2018-19

Edward McGowan 2001-02 Mike Schultz 2019-20

Jane Graeff 2002-03

Mike Schultz, Landscape Tech. Instructor, selected to Lebanon

County Educational Honor Society

Mike started his career in the landscaping industry attending Temple University where he earned an associate’s degree in landscape design and construction. He continued his education and earned a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He owns and operates a landscape design and installation business in Berks County and has for the

past 26 years. Mike has been teaching at the LCCTC for the past 12 years and is working toward his master’s degree in education from PSU. In his free time, he enjoys his favorite hobbies of fishing and archery hunting in addition to spending time with his family and friends. Kris and Mike have been married for 24 years and reside in Wernersville, Berks County. Their son Brett is employed at Brentwood Industries in the IT department and their daughter Hannah is a senior at Conrad Weiser High School.

LPN Graduation - - - 21 Students Graduate The first Full Time February class graduated 21 practical nursing students on January 18, 2019. Approximately 150 staff and family members attended the ceremony at the Lebanon County CTC. The class presented a gift to Toni Henning, School Nurse at Lebanon School District. The students collected $220 from dress down funds to assist with needed supplies for Lebanon School Districts students. The Women’s Club of Lebanon presented an Award to Nitixaben Jogani who displayed an increased passion in nursing and exemplified what a true nurse should be while being the top academic student. Country Meadows of Hershey Director of Nursing, Samantha Krause & Hershey LPN, Chelsie Smith presented an award to Yasoda Timsina for the student who had most improvement. Daniel W. Deitzel III the Executive Director from Spang Crest Manor presented an award to Tiffanie Neal who displayed Empathy, Compassion, and Dedication throughout her education.