Johnson College

The Johnson College community has been getting into the holiday spirit by helping others.

On November 19, 2011, students and staff as well as their friends and family volunteered at the 19th Annual Greater Scranton Jaycees Santa Parade. Thousands of people enjoyed the parade and welcomed Santa Claus to downtown Scranton. This year’s event required approximately 300 volunteers. Many of the volunteers from the College held the largest helium balloon in the parade – Pizazz the Snowman.

Throughout late November and early December, the College’s Social Force Club sponsored its annual Giving Tree. Social Force is a community service organization that also provides cultural and social activities for students. The club organized the Giving Tree in order to make holiday gift wishes come true for local children in need.

Check www.johnson.edu to find out more about Johnson College and keep up to date on the College’s involvement in the community.

Johnson College students help carry Pizazz the Snowman, the largest helium balloon in the 19th Annual Greater Scranton Jaycees Santa Parade.
From left to right: Daniel Blevins ’12, Electronic Technology, Tobyhanna; Autumn Buckner ’13, Veterinary Technology, Hatboro; Charles Barry ’13, Automotive Technology, Dingmans Ferry; Michael Mann ’13, Computer Information Technology, Jefferson Township

During the Holiday season, members of Johnson College’s Social Force help collect gifts for children in need by organizing a Giving Tree.
Sitting: Daniel Blevins ’12, Electronic Technology, Tobyhanna
From left to right (Standing):  Rosa Molina ’12, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Jermyn; Nathan Williams ‘12, Electronic Technology, Carbondale; Nathan Jackloski ’12, Electronic Technology, Wyoming; Brian Scott ’12, Electronic Technology, Madison Twp.

On September 18, 2011, Johnson College was home to Cars on Campus 2011.

The event raised $5,277 for the Johnson College Cars on Campus Scholarship, exceeding the $5,000 goal. This scholarship is awarded to a second-year student with financial need who shows persistence in his or her studies in a technical trade area.

Over 120 registrants displayed their classic cars and unique vehicles to the delight of hundreds of car lovers, alumni, students, and community friends.

Co-chair Rudi Dickinson ’11, shares, “One of the best aspects of Cars on Campus is the variety of vehicle classes that it attracts. We see everything from semi-trucks to muscle cars.”

Attendees enjoyed refreshments and music provided by DJs Brian Langan and Conor McGuigan while they walked around the vehicles exhibited on the Johnson College campus. Highlights included the Nostalgia Super Stock Fords displayed by 422 Motorsports and Charlie Conrad’s 1964 Chevy Corvette which won the Best in Show Award in 2010 and was the 2011 Show Car.

Awards were presented in a variety of categories. Big winners included Sam Zangardi of Wyoming, PA, whose 1961 Corvette won the Best in Show Award for 2011, and Anne Rosiello of Milford, PA, whose 1965 Cobra won the President’s Pick Award.

Plans for Cars on Campus 2012 are underway. Check the Johnson College website at www.johnson.edu for the latest news.

 
Sam Zangardi, Wyoming, PA, won the Cars on Campus 2011 Best in Show Award for his 1961 Corvette.

Anne Rosiello, Milford, PA, won the Cars on Campus 2011 President’s Pick Award for her 1965 Cobra.

Over 120 registrants displayed their classic cars and unique vehicles to the delight of hundreds of car lovers, alumni, students, and community friends at Johnson College’s Cars on Campus 2011.

Cars on Campus 2011 raised $5,277 for the Johnson College Cars on Campus Scholarship!
From left to right: Katie Leonard, Johnson College’s Vice President of Institutional Advancement; Dave Manasek, Manasek Auto Parts, Inc. (a NAPA Dealership); Dave Hopkins, Dalton Garage; Heather Stuart, Johnson College’s Advancement Services Administrator; Mary Ann Novak, McGrail, Merkel & Quinn; Greg Sucheski ’12, Precision Machining Technology Student, Peckville; Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, Johnson College’s President & CEO

This year, George J. Hallesky, Ed. D., Johnson College’s Director of Student Support Services, was named Associate Ambassador for the American Cancer Society’s Ball of Hope fundraiser, an exciting black-tie event that attracts more than 400 attendees annually. Many Johnson College students will also be volunteering for this worthwhile cause.

The Ball of Hope will take place at the Scranton Cultural Center on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 6pm-11pm.

For tickets or more information, click here.

Johnson College took part in First Friday Scranton on October 7, 2011. Hundreds of people walked through the College’s exhibit at the Connell Building on N. Washington Avenue in Downtown Scranton. The exhibit featured the work of some Johnson College program areas as well as the creative work of individual students. Students also provided musical entertainment all night.

Here’s a recap!:

• Precision Machining Technology displayed items produced in class, including a steam engine, airplane motor, air motor, cannon, ball in a box, and puzzles.

• Architectural Drafting and Design Technology displayed detailed designs, such as the layout of the gazebo which was the Class of 2011′s Senior Class Gift.

• Patrick O’Neill ’12 (HVAC) displayed his photography. Check out more of his work here.

• Nicole Burmeister ’13 (Veterinary Technology) displayed her photography.

• Christopher Knight ’13 (Architectural Drafting & Design Technology) displayed his metalwork. Check out more of his work here.

• Howard Fulmer ’12 (Biomedical Equipment Technology) displayed his glasswork.

• Aaron Bernatovich ’13 (Electronic Technology) and his band, Sage Grass Drifters, provided bluegrass music. Check out the band here.

• Darrell Hokrein ’13 (Electronic Technology) provided acoustic music to close out the evening.

• Special thanks to Nezka Pfeifer and the Everhart Museum for providing pedestals to place our artwork on!

For more information on First Friday, visit www.firstfridayscranton.com.

If you have any questions about the artwork displayed at First Friday, please contact Heather Davis, Marketing and Communications Specialist, at 570-702-8926.

Friday, October 7, 2011 is First Friday Scranton’s College Night!

Be sure to check out the Johnson College exhibit! The exhibit will be at the Connell Building (129 N. Washington Ave, Downtown Scranton) from 6pm-9pm. We’ll have pieces from our Precision Machining Technology and Architectural Drafting & Design Technology programs as well as the creative work of individual students! There will also be live music provided by our students!

For a map of the various venues, click here. 

The October 2011 issue of Happenings Magazine features
Johnson College student Pat O’Neill ’12
as one of NEPA’s Rising Stars.

Grab an issue today or read it online here.

The Scranton Comic Book Convention will be held in Johnson College’s Moffat Building on Sunday, September 25, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The College is located at 3427 North Main Avenue in Scranton, which is off exit 190 on I-81 North.

Admission is $3.00 and children under 5 are free. The convention will feature comics from the 1940′s to present. Dealers will be selling toys, collectible card games, statues, and more. Visit www.americasmostwantedcollectibles.com to see the list of special guests.

For more information about the Scranton Comic Book Convention, please contact Joseph Figured at 570-327-1486.

Johnson College will hold Cars on Campus 2011 on Sunday, September 18, 2011. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. The car show will take place rain or shine on the College’s campus, located off exit 190 on I-81. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Johnson College Cars on Campus Scholarship, which provides aid to qualified and deserving students.

Those interested in exhibiting their vehicle can pre-register by August 31, 2011 for $8.00 or register the day of the show for $10.00. Approximately twenty different classes are welcome. Awards will be presented in a variety of categories. Click here for more information or to download a registration form.

Admission to Cars on Campus is $5.00 per car. The family-friendly event will feature food, refreshments, and entertainment. This year, 422 Motorsports will have its Nostalgia Super Stock Fords on display.

Please note that no alcoholic beverages or pets will be permitted on campus.

The event’s Presenting Sponsor is Manasek Auto Parts, Inc. (A NAPA Dealership) in Dickson City. Additional sponsors include: Kenworth of Pennsylvania; A&A Auto Stores; Genetti Manor; Johnny’s Car Wash; McGrail, Merkel, Quinn & Associates; Highland Associates, Ltd.; B&S Refrigerated Transport, Inc.; Marquis Art & Frame; Snyder & Clemente; Dalton Garage.

To learn more, contact Heather Stuart at 570-702-8963 or hstuart@johnson.edu.

Honorary Co-chairs of Johnson College’s Cars on Campus 2011
From left to right: Rudi Dickinson ’11, Dalton; Greg Sucheski ’12, Peckville

Charlie Conrad, owner of a 1964 Chevy Corvette, won Best in Show at Cars on Campus 2010. His car will be the Show Car for Cars on Campus 2011.
From left to right: Michael Meoni ’75, Archbald; Rudi Dickinson ’11, Dalton; Charlie Conrad, owner of a 1964 Chevy Corvette, Larksville

A Shot from Cars on Campus 2010

In April, Johnson College celebrated the promotion of two individuals who have been instrumental in bringing about the College’s tremendous growth over the past few years. They continually work towards advancing the mission of the College in order to better serve its students.

Melissa Ide has been promoted to Vice President of Enrollment Services. Ms. Ide has been at the College for 14 years. She has been instrumental in the 9% increase in enrollment over the past 2 years and in the creation of the College’s Student Life Department. Ms. Ide is a graduate of both Leadership Wilkes-Barre and Leadership Lackawanna. She currently serves on the board for Leadership Lackawanna as well as the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce.

Katie Leonard has been promoted to Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Over the last 4 years, Ms. Leonard has restructured the advancement office so that it functions optimally and focuses on those areas that will truly help advance the mission of the College over the long-term. She is a graduate of Leadership Lackawanna and currently serves on the board for Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc.

Both Ms. Ide and Ms. Leonard have been selected for Northeast Business Journal’s “Top 20 Under 40” distinction.

As Vice Presidents, Ms. Ide and Ms. Leonard will enhance their roles in the external community while increasing their roles as strategic leaders within the internal College community.

Melissa Ide, Johnson College’s Vice President of Enrollment Services

Katie Leonard, Johnson College’s Vice President of Institutional Advancement