Following is a list of award recipients:
All award recipients are from Pennsylvania unless otherwise noted.

Johnson College Award for Academic Excellence – Associate in Science
Elysia M. Curry, Radiologic Technology, Montrose

Johnson College Award for Academic Excellence – Associate in Applied Science
Daniel Brian Taylor, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Lake Ariel

Department Honors
Architectural Drafting & Design Technology
Philip S. Ridgeway, Honesdale

Automotive Technology
Dale Richard Piwowarski, Scott Twp.

Biomedical Equipment Technology
Daniel Brian Taylor, Lake Ariel

Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology
Michael A. Biduck, Inkerman

Computer Information Technology
Stephen F. Cerra, Scranton

Diesel Truck Technology
Raymond L. Berger, Jr., Palmerton

Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology
Ryan P. Kane, Susquehanna

Electronic Technology
Bridgette D. Harvey, Wilkes-Barre

Precision Machining Technology
Logan James Tuttle, Honesdale

Radiologic Technology
Elysia M. Curry, Montrose

Veterinary Technology
Cheri Camburn Schultz, Tunkhannock

Outstanding Senior Award
Mark D. Bremer, Precision Machining Technology, Brodheadsville

Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges
Jillanne Akers, Radiologic Technology, Scranton
Robert Applegate, Computer Information Technology, Hop Bottom
Raymond L. Berger, Jr., Diesel Truck Technology, Palmerton
Michael A. Biduck, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Inkerman
Mark D. Bremer, Precision Machining Technology, Brodheadsville
Chance J. Compton, Diesel Truck Technology, Jefferson Twp.
Elysia M. Curry, Radiologic Technology, Montrose
Shane D. Fabiani, Automotive Technology, Dalton
Ryan P. Kane, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Susquehanna
Christina R. Leseberg, Veterinary Technology, Plains
Joshua Lee Mounce, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Dallas
Christopher P. Naticchi, Computer Information Technology, Archbald
Dale Richard Piwowarski, Automotive Technology, Scott Twp.
Philip S. Ridgeway, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Honesdale
Vito Joseph Rizzo, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Dickson City
Jason Samsock, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Clarks Summit
Matthew D. Skoranski, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Scranton
Leslie Jean Smith, Veterinary Technology, Milanville
Michael David Supczenski, Computer Information Technology, Trucksville
Daniel Brian Taylor, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Lake Ariel
Lyndon Tomaine, Electronic Technology, Olyphant
Logan James Tuttle, Precision Machining Technology, Honesdale

Academic Honors
Summa Cum Laude: GPA of 3.90 or higher
John Baker, Computer Information Technology, Honesdale
Raymond L. Berger, Jr., Diesel Truck Technology, Palmerton
Stephen F. Cerra, Computer Information Technology, Scranton
Elysia M. Curry, Radiologic Technology, Montrose
Ryan P. Kane, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Susquehanna
Dale Richard Piwowarski, Automotive Technology, Scott Twp.
Philip S. Ridgeway, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Honesdale
Vito Joseph Rizzo, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Dickson City
Daniel Brian Taylor, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Lake Ariel

Magna Cum Laude: GPA of 3.80 and equal to or less than 3.89
Shane D. Fabiani, Automotive Technology, Dalton
Benjamin Clark Garrison, Computer Information Technology, Nicholson
Jeremy Mark Hayden, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Lake Ariel
Alicia Marie Krutulis, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Archbald
David G. Kuhn, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Scranton
Joseph LoMonaco, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Greentown
Anthony Pelosi, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Dunmore
Kenneth D. Pennell, Jr., Computer Information Technology Lake Ariel
Christopher Russo, Radiologic Technology, Hicksville, NY
Mead W. Sandercock, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Honesdale
Ethan Cord Skinner, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Honesdale
Matthew D. Skoranski, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Scranton
Michael J. Sledzinski, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Lake Ariel
Jeremiah Zimmerman, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Peckville

Cum Laude: GPA of 3.70 and equal to or less than 3.79
Jillanne Akers, Radiologic Technology, Scranton
Robert Applegate, Computer Information Technology, Hop Bottom
Michael A. Biduck, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Inkerman
Chance J. Compton, Diesel Truck Technology, Jefferson Twp.
Craig Felkowski, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Olyphant
Bridgette D. Harvey, Electronic Technology, Wilkes-Barre
Andrew Martin, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Eynon
Logan James Tuttle, Precision Machining Technology, Honesdale
Michael E. Varosky, Computer Information Technology, Moscow
Justin R. Williams, Diesel Truck Technology, Moscow

Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society
Jillanne Akers, Radiologic Technology, Scranton
Robert Applegate, Computer Information Technology, Hop Bottom
Raymond L. Berger, Jr., Diesel Truck Technology, Palmerton
Mark D. Bremer, Precision Machining Technology, Brodheadsville
Stephen F. Cerra, Computer Information Technology, Scranton
Chance J. Compton, Diesel Truck Technology, Jefferson Twp.
Elysia M. Curry, Radiologic Technology, Montrose
Bridgette D. Harvey, Electronic Technology, Wilkes-Barre
Mark J. Kisel, II, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Jessup
Alicia Marie Krutulis, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Archbald
Christina R. Leseberg, Veterinary Technology, Plains
Kenneth D. Pennell, Jr., Computer Information Technology Lake Ariel
Christopher Michael Pierson, Veterinary Technology, Kingsley
Vito Joseph Rizzo, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Dickson City
Christopher Russo, Radiologic Technology, Hicksville, NY
Daniel Brian Taylor, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Lake Ariel
Anton Toryak, Diesel Truck Technology, Greentown
Justin R. Williams, Diesel Truck Technology, Moscow

Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society
Robert Applegate, Computer Information Technology, Hop Bottom
Mark Vincent Bevilacqua, Electronic Technology, Dickson City
Mark D. Bremer, Precision Machining Technology, Brodheadsville
Thomas Jerome Burrier, III, Diesel Truck Technology, Waymart
Corey J. Furdin, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Moosic
Christopher P. Naticchi, Computer Information Technology, Archbald
Brenda Rose Pfeiffer, Electronic Technology, Scranton
Donna Marie Rapp, Veterinary Technology, Hawley
Cory Michael Simon, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Hallstead
Michael David Supczenski, Computer Information Technology, Trucksville
Jennifer Swanson, Veterinary Technology, Honesdale
Anton Toryak, Diesel Truck Technology, Greentown
Ashley M. Wheeler, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Gouldsboro
Justin R. Williams, Diesel Truck Technology, Moscow

Student Government Recognition
Jillanne Akers, Radiologic Technology, Scranton
Raymond L. Berger, Jr., Diesel Truck Technology, Palmerton
Alexander R. Bennett, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Montrose
Brendan Michael Bonner, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Springfield
Kevin M. Bradley, Jr., Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Greentown
Jennifer L. Clark, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Lackawaxen
Elysia M. Curry, Radiologic Technology, Montrose
Bridgette D. Harvey, Electronic Technology, Wilkes-Barre
Mark J. Kisel, II, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Jessup
Alicia Marie Krutulis, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Archbald
Michael Latrella, Precision Machining Technology, Scranton
Vito Joseph Rizzo, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Dickson City
Danielle Marie Roth, Veterinary Technology, Erie
Eric Robert Shulde, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Carbondale
Daniel Brian Taylor, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Lake Ariel
Ashley M. Wheeler, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Gouldsboro

Service Award
Danielle Marie Roth, Veterinary Technology, Erie

Social Force Recognition
Tiffanie Candlemas Sears, Veterinary Technology, Houghton, NY

Athlete Recognition
Christopher Stout, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Dalton

Student Ambassador Recognition
Brendan Michael Bonner, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Springfield
Mark D. Bremer, Precision Machining Technology, Brodheadsville
Alicia Marie Krutulis, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Archbald
Danielle Marie Roth, Veterinary Technology, Erie

Dr. Ann L. Pipinski presents Mark D. Bremer with the Outstanding Senior Award.
From Left to Right: Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, Johnson College’s President & CEO; Mark D. Bremer, Precision Machining Technology, Brodheadsville

Newly Inducted Members of the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society
From Left to Right (Front Row): Bridgette D. Harvey, Electronic Technology, Wilkes-Barre; Alicia Marie Krutulis, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Archbald; Christina R. Leseberg, Veterinary Technology, Plains; Elysia M. Curry, Radiologic Technology, Montrose; Robert Applegate, Computer Information Technology, Hop Bottom; Jillanne Akers, Radiologic Technology, Scranton
From Left to Right (Middle Row): Christine Buckery, Johnson College’s Coordinator of On-Campus Housing; Raymond L. Berger, Jr., Diesel Truck Technology, Palmerton; Christopher Michael Pierson, Veterinary Technology, Kingsley; Daniel Brian Taylor, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Lake Ariel; Christopher Russo, Radiologic Technology, Hicksville, NY; Justin R. Williams, Diesel Truck Technology, Moscow
From Left to Right (Back Row): Kenneth D. Pennell, Jr., Computer Information Technology Lake Ariel; Chance J. Compton, Diesel Truck Technology, Jefferson Twp.; Vito Joseph Rizzo, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Dickson City; Anton Toryak, Diesel Truck Technology, Greentown; Mark D. Bremer, Precision Machining Technology, Brodheadsville; Mark J. Kisel, II, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Jessup; Stephen F. Cerra, Computer Information Technology, Scranton

Newly Inducted Members of the Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society
From Left to Right (Front Row): Donna Marie Rapp, Veterinary Technology, Hawley; Robert Applegate, Computer Information Technology, Hop Bottom; Jennifer Swanson, Veterinary Technology, Honesdale; Christopher P. Naticchi, Computer Information Technology, Archbald; Justin R. Williams, Diesel Truck Technology, Moscow; Ashley M. Wheeler, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Gouldsboro
From Left to Right (Middle Row): Brenda Rose Pfeiffer, Electronic Technology, Scranton; Cory Michael Simon, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Hallstead; Michael David Supczenski, Computer Information Technology, Trucksville; Devon M. Fawcett, Johnson College’s Director of Student Life; Mark Vincent Bevilacqua, Electronic Technology, Dickson City; William Halenda, Jr., Distribution & Supply Logistics Technology, Dickson City
From Left to Right (Back Row): Anton Toryak, Diesel Truck Technology, Greentown; Corey J. Furdin, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Moosic; Mark D. Bremer, Precision Machining Technology, Brodheadsville; Thomas Jerome Burrier, III, Diesel Truck Technology, Waymart

Commencement exercises took place at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple in Scranton. Community leader Gary Drapek, President and CEO of the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties, delivered the commencement address. Degrees were presented by Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, Johnson College President & CEO, and Donald Kalina, Chairperson of the Board of Directors.

Elysia M. Curry of Montrose, a graduate of the Radiologic Technology program, earned the Johnson College Award for Academic Excellence among the Associate in Science programs. Daniel Brian Taylor of Lake Ariel, a graduate of the Biomedical Equipment Technology program, earned the Johnson College Award for Academic Excellence among the Associate in Applied Science programs. These two awards recognize the student with the highest grade point average in each Associate Degree area.

Following is a list of graduates:

Associate in Science Degrees

Computer Information Technology
Patrick John Andrews, Archbald
Robert Applegate, Cum Laude, Hop Bottom
John Baker, Summa Cum Laude, Honesdale
Stephen F. Cerra, Summa Cum Laude, Top Departmental Honors, Scranton
Matthew J. Errico, Scranton
Benjamin Clark Garrison, Magna Cum Laude, Nicholson
Johnathan Joseph Hludzik, Dickson City
Paul Edward Holzman, Jr., Scranton
Anthony Karoly, Scranton
Christopher P. Naticchi, Archbald
Kenneth D. Pennell, Jr., Magna Cum Laude, Lake Ariel
Mark Serpico, Taylor
Michael Shumek, Dickson City
Michael David Supczenski, Trucksville
Ryan William Swingle, Simpson
Michael E. Varosky, Cum Laude, Moscow
Mark White, Hawley
Stephen Matthew Zangardi, Dickson City
Roger John Zeller, Olyphant

Radiologic Technology
Jillanne Akers, Cum Laude, Scranton
Charlene Marie Battle, Carbondale
Elysia M. Curry, Summa Cum Laude, Top Departmental Honors, *, Montrose
Nicola W. Giordano, Throop
Mallary Ide, Nanticoke
Nicki LaRusso, Scranton
Edward Marcyoniak, Dunmore
Christopher Russo, Magna Cum Laude, Hicksville, NY
Andrea Jean Simyan, Lake Ariel
Colleen Ann Weisenfluh, Moosic

Veterinary Technology
Nicole R. Berry, Sunberry
Nicole A. Corker, Tunkhannock
Jordan E. Deitrick, Bloomsburg
Alicia M. Dieter, Bloomsburg
Brianna Laureen Groover, Montrose
Christina R. Leseberg, Plains
Amber L. Lutz, Dillsburg
Courtney Marie McDonald, Carbondale
Danielle L. Mead, Newfoundland
Sara Vanessa Methot, Clarks Summit
Christopher Michael Pierson, Kingsley
Donna Marie Rapp, Hawley
Danielle Marie Roth, Erie
Tiffanie Candlemas Sears, Houghton, NY
Cheri Camburn Schultz, Top Departmental Honors, Tunkhannock
Leslie Jean Smith, Milanville
Jennifer Swanson, Honesdale
Kristin Michelle Wheeler, Picture Rocks

Associate in Applied Science Degrees

Architectural Drafting & Design Technology
Jennifer L. Clark, Lackawaxen
Craig Felkowski, Cum Laude, Olyphant
Anthony Pelosi, Magna Cum Laude, Dunmore
Philip S. Ridgeway, Summa Cum Laude, Top Departmental Honors, Honesdale
Mead W. Sandercock, Magna Cum Laude, Honesdale
Eric Robert Shulde, Carbondale
Ethan Cord Skinner, Magna Cum Laude, Honesdale
Matthew D. Skoranski, Magna Cum Laude, Scranton
John Robert Toole, Scranton
Ashley M. Wheeler, Gouldsboro
Jeremiah Zimmerman, Magna Cum Laude, Peckville

Automotive Technology
Colin Biglin, Moscow
Shane D. Fabiani, Magna Cum Laude, Dalton
Jeramie Griffis, Honesdale
Jacob Louis Johnson, Nicholson
Dale Richard Piwowarski, Summa Cum Laude, Top Departmental Honors, Scott Twp.
Gregory Jon Rossetti, Forest City

Biomedical Equipment Technology
David Holeva, Jr., Olyphant
Mark J. Kisel, II, Jessup
Joshua Charles Kresge, Stroudsburg
Timothy Krulikowski, Olyphant
Alicia Marie Krutulis, Magna Cum Laude, Archbald
Andrew Martin, Cum Laude, Eynon
Vito Joseph Rizzo, Summa Cum Laude, Dickson City
Daniel Brian Taylor, Summa Cum Laude, Top Departmental Honors, **, Lake Ariel

Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology
Alexander R. Bennett, Montrose
Michael A. Biduck, Cum Laude, Top Departmental Honors, Inkerman
Brendan Michael Bonner, Springfield
Robert F. Dodge, III, Dingmans Ferry
Timothy Gaughan, Scranton
Steven P. Kohut, Scranton
Joshua Lee Mounce, Dallas
Kyle Oakley, Tunkhannock
Gary J. Race, Jr., Tunkhannock
Joshua Royce, Moscow
Cory Michael Simon, Hallstead
Christopher Stout, Dalton
Joseph P. Walsh, Scranton

Diesel Truck Technology
Raymond L. Berger, Jr., Summa Cum Laude, Top Departmental Honors, Palmerton
Thomas Jerome Burrier, III, Waymart
Douglas Paul Cahill, Honesdale
Gus S. Catalano, Scranton
Chance J. Compton, Cum Laude, Jefferson Twp.
Samuel A. Ross, Susquehanna
Anton Toryak, Greentown
Justin R. Williams, Cum Laude, Moscow

Distribution & Supply Logistics Technology
William Halenda, Jr., Dickson City

Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology
Kevin M. Bradley, Jr., Greentown
David J. Butchko, Scranton
Daniel Fay, Dingmans Ferry
Corey J. Furdin, Moosic
John Garzarella, Scranton
Sarah Marie Gomez, Scranton
Jeremy Mark Hayden, Magna Cum Laude, Lake Ariel
Ryan P. Kane, Summa Cum Laude, Top Departmental Honors, Susquehanna
Robert D. Kingsley, Lake Ariel
David G. Kuhn, Magna Cum Laude, Scranton
Joseph LoMonaco, Magna Cum Laude, Greentown
Scott M. Miller, Scranton
Jason Samsock, Clarks Summit
Jesse J. Schaffer, Milford
Jody Lee Schneider, Jr., Lake Ariel
Lucas Paul Schwarztrauber, Springville
Michael J. Sledzinski, Magna Cum Laude, Lake Ariel
Timothy Stangline, Scranton
Wayne Eric Thalmann, Newfoundland
Dustin K. Tiffany, Kingsley

Electronic Technology
Mark Vincent Bevilacqua, Dickson City
Matthew James Drach, Cortland, NY
Corey Fabricatore, Dickson City
John Robert Fauver, Moosic
Christopher R. Fenton, Scranton
Jason James Galli, Peckville
Bridgette D. Harvey, Cum Laude, Top Departmental Honors, Wilkes-Barre
Paul Joseph Hoban, Scranton
Jonathan Andrew Kudzinowski, Moosic
Tiffany Lancia, Dunmore
Kyle R. Malinowski, Scranton
Brenda Rose Pfeiffer, Scranton
Tom J. Reichle, Scranton
David Nathan Schlasta, Scott Twp.
Bryan Thomas, Moosic
Lyndon Tomaine, Olyphant

Precision Machining Technology
Mark D. Bremer, Brodheadsville
Michael Latrella, Scranton
John Vincent Novajosky, Forest City
Logan James Tuttle, Cum Laude, Top Departmental Honors, Honesdale

All graduates are from Pennsylvania unless otherwise noted.
Summa Cum Laude: GPA of 3.90 or higher
Magna Cum Laude: GPA of 3.80 and equal to or less than 3.89
Cum Laude: GPA of 3.70 and equal to or less than 3.79
* Johnson College Award for Academic Excellence, Associate in Science
** Johnson College Award for Academic Excellence, Associate in Applied Science
Honors recognition based on academic achievement to December 2009.

Elysia M. Curry, recipient of the Johnson College Award for Academic Excellence among the Associate in Science programs, addresses her fellow graduates.
Pictured: Elysia M. Curry ’10, Montrose, Radiologic Technology

Pictured: Samuel A. Ross ‘10, Susquehanna, Diesel Truck Technology

Left to Right: Christopher Russo ‘10, Hicksville, NY, Radiologic Technology; Edward Marcyoniak ‘10, Dunmore, Radiologic Technology; Mallary Ide ‘10, Nanticoke, Radiologic Technology

At the commencement ceremony, Johnson College expects to award over 140 Associate Degrees. Along with the presentation of degrees, the program includes: special remarks by this year’s commencement speaker; an address from Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, President and CEO; speeches by the recipients of the Awards for Academic Excellence; a statement from Donald Kalina, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
This year’s commencement speaker will be Gary Drapek, President and CEO of the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties.

Johnson College students regularly assist area non-profit organizations with projects that benefit the organizations while providing the students with hands-on training and community service experience. Mr. Drapek has been invited to speak to the Class of 2010 about the importance of staying actively involved in their communities beyond graduation.

Mr. Drapek joined the United Way of Lackawanna County in 1987 as the Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations, a position he held for twelve years. During this time, he became a trainer for the National Academy of Volunteerism, Alexandria VA, where he served as a consultant, and workshop presenter on numerous topics, including; Crisis Communications, Media Relations, and Effective Communications Techniques. He has presented to businesses and non-profit organizations throughout the country, including sessions in, Anaheim and San Francisco, CA, Nashville, TN, Chicago, IL, Miami and Tampa, FL, Baltimore, MD and others.

Mr. Drapek has been recognized for his work by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Advertising Club as a recipient of the Ad Club’s ADDY Award, and is a nine time recipient of United Way of America’s Reach for the Stars and Second Century Communications Awards. In 1992, Mr. Drapek was recognized by the United States Department of Defense for the development and coordination of a national home-front support program during Operation Desert Storm entitled, Operation Desert Care.

In 1999, Mr. Drapek left United Way to become the Vice President of Communications for Condron & Company, a regional award winning advertising, public relations and marketing firm, based in Scranton, Pennsylvania that serves the creative needs of over sixty businesses, corporations and non-profits.

He returned to the United Way in August 2002 as President and Chief Executive Officer.

In April 2003, he was presented with the Restoring Pride in Scranton Award by Scranton’s Mayor Christopher Doherty, for his civic and professional work in the City of Scranton, and in 2008 was presented with the Lackawanna County Bar Association’s Community Service Award. In addition, he was named the 2009 Alumnus of the Year by the Pennsylvania State University – Scranton Campus.

He is the author of three published works focusing on effective communication techniques, entitled; Ignite Business-Train Your Sights on Specific Objectives; Advanced Preparation Key to Effective Crisis Management; and Ingenuity & Planning Important on Limited Ad Budget.

Mr. Drapek was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in 1980 from the Pennsylvania State University. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Scranton Counseling Center, Lackawanna/Susquehanna Mental Health Mental Retardation Agency, The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Johnson College President’s Advisory Circle and the Governor’s Advisory Board of Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of United Way of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. PA, a Trustee of the McNulty Charitable Trust, Mercy Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees, and is a Past President of All Saints Academy Parent Teacher Organization.

Mr. Drapek resides in Scranton, Pennsylvania with his wife, Susan and daughter, Laura Elizabeth.

Gary Drapek, President and CEO of the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties, will address Johnson College’s Class of 2010.

Seniors:

Architectural Drafting & Design Technology:
Christopher Arndt, Scranton
Christopher Garges, Warren Center
Michael Kornhoff, Dingmans Ferry
Jeffrey Kushmerick, Archbald
Mikael Mead, Kingsley
Barbara Tibus, West Wyoming

Biomedical Equipment Technology:
Edward Bodzio, Lake Ariel
Eric Florance, Honesdale

Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology:
Garrett Schneider, Montrose
Kyle Turbessi, Tunkhannock

Computer Information Technology:
Matthew Cirba, Archbald
Keith Heimbuch, Olyphant
Svitlana Skirpan, Scranton
Michael Slate, Hawley

Diesel Truck Technology:
Aaron Callender, Thompson
Melissa Belavitz, Waymart
James Richards, Moscow

Distribution & Supply Logistics Technology:
Jonathan Machiesky, Carbondale

Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology:
Richard Aston, Pittston
Rami Ayad, Scranton
Justin Castellano, Scranton
Alan Dakin, Dunmore
Ian Hazus, Nanticoke
Michael Joyce, Scranton
Michael Lacek, Pleasant Mount
Kristopher Matala, Jermyn
Kyle Miller, Pittston
Robert Yusinski, Scranton

Electronic Technology:
Matthew Carlson, Scranton
Tuan Do, Scranton
Doreen Scott, Lake Ariel
Justin Zahornacky, Moosic

Radiologic Technology:
Selena Strausser, Scranton
Christopher Szymanski, Dickson City

Freshman:

Architectural Drafting & Design Technology:
Craig Felkowski, Olyphant
Anthony Pelosi, Dunmore
Philip Ridgeway, Honesdale
Mead Sandercock, Honesdale
Jeremiah Zimmerman, Peckville

Automotive Technology:
Shane Fabiani, Dalton
Dale Piwowarski, Jermyn

Biomedical Equipment Technology:
Mark Kisel, Jessup
Vito Rizzo, Dickson City
Daniel Taylor, Lake Ariel

Computer Information Technology:
John Baker, Honesdale
Stephen Cerra, Scranton
Benjamin Garrison, Nicholson
Kenneth Pennell Jr., Beach Lake
Michael Varosky, Moscow

Diesel Truck Technology:
Raymond Berger, Palmerton

Distribution & Supply Logistics Technology:
Matthew Besecker, Moosic
The name of William Halenda, Dickson City, was inadvertently omitted from the Fall 2008 President’s List.

Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology:
Joseph LoMonaco, Greentown
Michael Sledzinski, Lake Ariel

Electronic Technology:
Tom Reichle, Scranton

Radiologic Technology:
Elysia Curry, Montrose

Veterinary Technology:
Cheri Schultz, Tunkhannock

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JohnsonCollege Award for Academic Excellence – Associate in Science

Selena Strausser, Radiologic Technology, Scranton

Johnson College Award for Academic Excellence – Associate in Applied Science

Barbara Tibus, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, West Wyoming

Department Honors

Architectural Drafting & Design Technology

Barbara Tibus, West Wyoming

Automotive Technology

Ronald Koytek, Duryea

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Edward Bodzio, Lake Ariel

Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology

Garrett Schneider, Montrose

Computer Information Technology

Matthew Cirba, Archbald

Diesel Truck Technology

Melissa Belavitz, Waymart

Distribution and Supply Logistics

Patricia Hill, Dunmore

Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology

Nicholas Benuska, Dalton

Electronic Technology

Justin Zahornacky, Moosic

Precision Machining Technology

Michael Fitzpatrick, Uniondale

Radiologic Technology

Selena Strausser, Scranton

Veterinary Technology

Elizabeth Titman, Orangeville

Outstanding Senior Award

Barbara Tibus, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, West Wyoming

Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges

Christopher Arndt, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Scranton

Cindy Astleford, Computer Information Technology, Peckville

Rami Ayad, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Scranton

Melissa Belavitz, Diesel Truck Technology, Waymart

Nicholas Benuska, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Dalton

Edward Bodzio, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Lake Ariel

Matthew Carlson, Electronic Technology, Scranton

Cheri Chura, Radiologic Technology, Hazelton

Matthew Cirba, Computer Technology Information, Archbald

Alan Dakin, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Dunmore

Michelle Deighton, Diesel Truck Technology, Damascus

Eric Florance, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Honesdale

Ronald Koytek, Automotive Technology, Duryea

Matthew Kwiatkowski, Automotive Technology, Mehoopany

Kevin Pembridge, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Dunmore

Preston Propes , Precision Machining Technology, Dickson City

Doreen Scott, Electronic Technology, Lake Ariel

Frank Shimkus, Precision Machining Technology, Clarks Summit

Selena Strausser, Radiologic Technology, Scranton

Barbara Tibus, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, West Wyoming

Elizabeth Titman, Veterinary Technology, Orangeville

Christina Winter, Veterinary Technology, Waymart

Robert Yusinski, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Scranton

Justin Zahornacky, Electronic Technology, Moosic

Garrett Schneider, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Montrose

Academic Honors

summa cum laude

Christopher Arndt, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Scranton

Melissa Belavitz, Diesel Truck Technology, Waymart

Nicholas Benuska, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Dalton

Edward Bodzio, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Lake Ariel

Aaron Callender, Diesel Truck Technology, Thompson

Matthew Cirba, Computer Technology Information, Archbald

Tuan Do, Electronic Technology, Scranton

Eric Florance, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Honesdale

Michael Kornhoff, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Dingmans Ferry

Michael Lacek, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Pleasant Mount

Kristopher Matala, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Jermyn

Mikael Mead, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Kingsley

Kyle Miller, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Pittston

Garrett Schneider, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Montrose

Christopher Snouffer, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Simpson

Selena Strausser, Radiologic Technology, Scranton

Barbara Tibus, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, West Wyoming

Justin Zahornacky, Electronic Technology, Moosic

magna cum laude

Cindy Astleford, Computer Information Technology, Peckville

Rami Ayad, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Scranton

Kasondra Banghart, Veterinary Technology, Muncy

Matthew Carlson, Electronic Technology, Scranton

Cheri Chura, Radiologic Technology, Hazelton

Michelle Deighton, Diesel Truck Technology, Damascus

Patricia Hill, Distribution & Supply Logisitics Technology, Dunmore

Bryan Prisco, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking, Highland Lakes

Doreen Scott, Electronic Technology, Lake Ariel

Anthony Summa, Diesel Truck Technology, Lake Ariel

Elizabeth Titman, Veterinary Technology, Orangeville

Robert Yusinski, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Scranton

cum laude

Keith Heimbuch, Computer Information Technology, Olyphant

Ronald Koytek, Automotive Technology, Duryea

Jeff Kushmerick, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Archbald

Zachary Loriz, Diesel Truck Technology, Lackawaxen

Svitlana Skirpan, Computer Information Technology, Scranton

Student Government Recognition

Michael Fitzpatrick – President, Precision Machining Technology, Uniondale

Forrest Green – Vice President, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Clarks Summit

John Cruz, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Clarks Summit

Ramzy Kaddis, Automotive Technology, Tobyhanna

William Kelly, Diesel Truck Technology, Blakely

Danielle Lloyd, Veterinary Technology, Carbondale

Frank Shimkus, Precision Machining Technology, Clarks Summit

Service Award

William Kelly, Diesel Truck Technology, Blakely

Social Force Recognition

Doreen Scott – President, Electronic Technology, Lake Ariel

Matthew Carlson – Vice President, Electronic Technology, Scranton

Rami Ayad, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Scranton

Nicholas Benuska, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Dalton

John Brooks, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Hop Bottom

Laura Collins, Radiologic Technology, Honesdale

Meagann Grabko, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Wilkes-Barre

Devin Hudachek, Electronic Technology, Clarks Summit

William Kelly, Diesel Truck Technology, Blakely

Michael Lacek, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Pleasant Mount

Danielle Lloyd, Veterinary Technology, Carbondale

Jonathon Verdetto, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Wilkes-Barre

Recognition of Athletes (Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading & Cross County)

Christopher Arndt, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Scranton

Richard Aston, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Pittston

Rami Ayad, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Scranton

Matthew Carlson, Electronic Technology, Scranton

Michelle Deighton, Diesel Truck Technology, Damascus

Michael Fitzpatrick, Precision Machining Technology, Uniondale

Christopher Garges, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Warren Center

Christopher Helcoski, Electronic Technology, Jessup

Michael Kornhoff, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Dingmans Ferry

Jonathan Misiura, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Lake Ariel

Amanda Oziemblo, Electronic Technology, Greentown

Brian Raniella, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Dunmore

Frank Shimkus, Precision Machining Technology, Clarks Summit

Barbara Tibus, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, West Wyoming

Student Ambassador Recognition

Melissa Belavitz – Lead Ambassador, Diesel Truck Technology, Waymart

Nicholas Benuska, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Dalton

John Brooks, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Hop Bottom

Amanda Oziemblo, Electronic Technology, Greentown

Elizabeth Titman, Veterinary Technology, Orangeville

Seated, Left to Right:

Cole Gable, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Nicholson

Michael Fitzpatrick, Precision Machining Technology, Uniondale

Nicholas Benuska, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Dalton

Stephen Prestosh, Diesel Truck Technology, Scranton

Sean Kelly, Diesel Truck Technology, Carbondale

Middle Row, Left to Right:

Cindy Astleford, Computer Information Technology, Peckville

Katherine Searfoss, Radiologic Technology, Pittston Township

Christina Roche, Radiologic Technology, Olyphant

Jamie Setta, Radiologic Technology, Moscow

Melissa Belavitz, Diesel Truck Technology, Waymart

Standing, Left to Right:

Alex Priblo, Radiologic Technology, Olyphant

Marissa May, Radiologic Technology, Peckville

Danielle Lloyd, Veterinary Technology, Carbondale

Ramzy Kaddis, Automotive Technology, Tobyhanna

Laura Collins, Radiologic Technology, Honesdale

John Brooks, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Hop Bottom

Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society (as pictured above):

Seated, Left to Right:

Cole Gable, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Nicholson

Michael Fitzpatrick, Precision Machining Technology, Uniondale

Nicholas Benuska, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Dalton

Stephen Prestosh, Diesel Truck Technology, Scranton

Sean Kelly, Diesel Truck Technology, Carbondale

Middle Row, Left to Right:

Cindy Astleford, Computer Information Technology, Peckville

Katherine Searfoss, Radiologic Technology, Pittston Township

Christina Roche, Radiologic Technology, Olyphant

Jamie Setta, Radiologic Technology, Moscow

Melissa Belavitz, Diesel Truck Technology, Waymart

Standing, Left to Right:

Alex Priblo, Radiologic Technology, Olyphant

Marissa May, Radiologic Technology, Peckville

Danielle Lloyd, Veterinary Technology, Carbondale

Ramzy Kaddis, Automotive Technology, Tobyhanna

Laura Collins, Radiologic Technology, Honesdale

John Brooks, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, Hop Bottom

Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, President and CEO of Johnson College presents Barbara Tibus with the Outstanding Senior Award.

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“I am thrilled to have someone as dynamic as Congressman Carney address our graduates on one of the most important days of their lives,” states Dr. Ann Pipinski, President and CEO of Johnson College. “His breadth of experience will resonate well with our students.”

Congressman Carney was elected in 2006 to represent Pennsylvania’s 10th District. He grew up in rural Iowa, near Cedar Rapids. He worked his way through Cornell College as an EMT and he double majored in Environmental Science and U.S. Diplomatic History. After college, Congressman Carney did graduate work at the University of Wyoming, where he met his future wife, Jennifer. After enjoying teaching at the University of Wyoming, Congressman Carney decided to pursue a career in higher education; in 1992, the Carney family moved to Northeastern Pennsylvania where Congressman Carney became an Associate Professor at Penn State University in Scranton.

After 9/11, Congressman Carney served at the Pentagon as an intelligence analyst and senior advisor on intelligence and counterterrorism issues. He coordinated counterterrorism activities in the Middle East and later worked on the integration of national-level intelligence products in the effort to destroy international terrorist networks.

A Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Reserve, Congressman Carney served multiple tours overseas and was activated for operations Enduring Freedom, Noble Eagle, and Southern Watch.

Currently in Congress, Congressman Carney serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he is the Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management; and the Committee on Homeland Security, where he is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations and Oversight.

Congressman Carney lives in Dimock, PA with his wife Jennifer and their five children: Ryne, Sean, Seth, Keeley and Brett.

Johnson College expects to award over 120 Associate Degrees the day of graduation. The program includes the remarks by Congressman Carney; an address from the President and CEO, Dr. Ann Pipinski; acknowledgement of award recipients; and a statement from the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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