Johnson College

Scranton, PA – August 27, 2009 – As Johnson College students returned to campus, they caught their first glimpse of the College’s newly renovated cafeteria space. Thanks, in part, to a grant awarded by the Moffat Family Charitable Trust, renovations to the cafeteria began in June in order to update its appearance and install new, state-of-the-art cafeteria equipment.

The cafeteria’s food preparation is now run by Metz & Associates, Ltd., a leader in the food services industry. Metz employee and chef Eric Schappert is excited to be serving the Johnson College community. “Items are made fresh daily because it is my personal belief that food is better when it’s fresh,” states Mr. Schappert.

The new Moffat cafeteria is able to offer its customers a great deal more. New features include a Point of Sale debit computer system for use by all students, faculty and staff and an enhanced menu featuring breakfast foods and “HEALTHChecks” items, which contain limited amounts of saturated fats, lower calories and lower sodium content. Customers can also view weekly menus on Johnson College’s website, complete with prices and daily specials.

The improvements to the cafeteria tie into Johnson College’s Strategic Initiatives, enhancing the efficiency of the college for its students. Mr. Schappert explains, “A good meal before or during the day helps students’ minds when they are in class or workshops.”

Johnson College’s Moffat Cafeteria before renovations.

Johnson College’s Moffat Cafeteria after renovations.

Johnson College’s 17^th Annual Open was the most successful golf tournament to date, raising over $26,000 for the Presidential Scholarship.  The tournament was held on a beautiful, sunny day at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club on May 15, 2009. Thirty-one teams, comprised of over one hundred and fifteen golfers, participated in the event. Tournament winners were Team Shea Demolition: Joe Shea, Johnson College Class of 1985, Owner of Shea Demolition and Hole-in-One Sponsor, and John Hayduk, Andy Olexavitch, and John Connell.

The tournament sponsors gathered after the event to present students with the Presidential Scholarship which they were awarded. Johnson College would like to thank all who participated in the event.

Pictured left to right:

Team Shea Demolition: Andy Olexavitch, Joe Shea, Johnson College Class of 1985, Owner of Shea Demolition and Hole-in-One Sponsor, John Hayduk, and John Connell

Pictured left to right:

Jim Thomas, President, Thomas Communications, Platinum Sponsor of the 2009 Johnson College Open

Daniel Taylor, recipient of the Presidential Scholarship, Biomedical Equipment Technology Class of 2010, Lake Ariel

Julio Faramelli, recipient of the Presidential Scholarship, Biomedical Equipment Technology Class of 2011, Forest City

Donald A. Kalina, Principal, Highland Associates, Presenting Sponsor of the 2009 Johnson College Open

Pictured left to right:

Top Row:

Robert P. Sheils III, esq., Associate Attorney, Sheils Law Associates, P.C., Cocktail Hour Sponsor

Tom Donahue, Lamar Advertising, Advertising Sponsor

Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, President & CEO, Johnson College

Middle Row:

David Boniello, ‘84, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Simplex Industries, Silver Sponsor

Joe Shea, ‘85, Owner, Shea Demolition, Hole-in-One Sponsor

Carmon Flynn, Manager, FASTSIGNS, Sign Sponsor

Matt Michalek, ‘85, L.R. Costanzo Company, Inc., Gold Sponsor

Bottom Row:

David Manasek, President, Manasek Auto Parts, Dinner Sponsor

Tami Pease, Development Assistant, Johnson College

Donald Kalina, Principal, Highland Associates, Presenting Sponsor

Joyce Fasula, President, Gerrity’s Supermarkets, Gold Sponsor

Jim Thomas, President, Thomas Communications, Platinum Sponsor

In Front:

Katie Leonard, Director of Development, Johnson College

Deborah Kolsovsky, Senior Vice President Managing Director PNC Wealth Management & Institutional Investments and Johnson College Board member, was recently on campus to present a $10,000 donation from PNC Bank to Johnson College.

Kolsovsky presented the check to Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, President & CEO of Johnson College and Katie Leonard, Director of Development (photographed above).

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