On October 13, 2010, Johnson College faculty and staff honored the 2010-2011 Scholarship Recipients as well as their donors with a special recognition luncheon at Fiorelli’s in Peckville.
Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, President and CEO, welcomed everyone to the luncheon and offered her heartfelt appreciation to all of the donors for their generosity to the students. “Never forget that you are making a difference in the lives of our students. You know first hand that the simple act of making a gift has an impact that often lasts a lifetime,” Dr. Pipinski shared. Dr. Pipinski also commented that Johnson College could not be any prouder of its students. “These scholarship funds are an important investment in your future and a compliment to your abilities. Your continued effort to succeed will enable future students to seek and obtain scholarship assistance… It is quite a legacy to leave behind.”
The afternoon’s events also included remarks from one of Johnson College’s donors. Ms. Amy Shingler, a representative for the Bill Puntar Memorial Scholarship, shared fond memories of her brother, the late Bill Puntar Jr., a 2000 graduate of the Automotive Technology Program. Three years ago, Bill was taken away suddenly in a car accident. To honor Bill’s life and to pay tribute to his love for the outdoors, the Puntar family established an annual golf tournament in his memory. The money raised from the tournament goes toward a scholarship to be awarded to Johnson College students. Ms. Shingler stated, “I can only hope that we can carry on year after year sharing in this wonderful tribute of Bill’s life, and giving worthy students a scholarship so they may start a career and love their life nearly as much as Bill did.”
Carpentry and Cabinetmaking Technology student Mr. Lawrence Foster ‘11 also addressed the crowd from a scholarship recipient perspective. Mr. Foster is as an Ambassador for Johnson College, which allowed him to learn the ins and outs of the College, as well as build relationships with the faculty and staff. “This relationship is something that is rare in many colleges, and it is because of our donors that many students get to experience this relationship,” Mr. Foster said. He added, “I am truly grateful and will continue to come back to see Johnson College excel, and share my experience with future students.”
At the conclusion of the event, each scholarship recipient was called forward to be acknowledged and to receive a scholarship certificate signifying their 2010-2011 scholarship award.
From Left to Right: Melissa Ide, Director of Enrollment Management; Bill Puntar, representative for the Bill Puntar Memorial Scholarship; Katie Leonard, Director of Institutional Advancement; Barb Puntar, representative for the Bill Puntar Memorial Scholarship; Amy Shingler, representative for the Bill Puntar Memorial Scholarship; Lawrence Foster ’11, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Scranton, recipient of the Lackawanna Homebuilders Association Scholarship; Dominick Carachilo ’82, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, President & CEO
From Left to Right: John Sweeney, Sr., representative for the John K. and Mary E. Blackledge Memorial Scholarship; Kavina Wentland ’11, Radiologic Technology, Carbondale, recipient of the John K. and Mary E. Blackledge Memorial Scholarship; Jean Sweeney, representative for the John K. and Mary E. Blackledge Memorial Scholarship
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