Johnson College

In August, Johnson College hosted its President’s Spirit of Giving Reception at the Colonnade in Scranton. This annual event celebrates the past year’s achievements and thanks the donors who made it all possible.

At this year’s Spirit of Giving Reception, three students shared their inspiring stories with the College’s faculty, staff, alumni, and donors.

“I think of Johnson College like the hand that drops a pebble into a pond. It may just be a little pebble, but the ripples that are created go on and on,” stated Carly Leach ’12, Radiologic Technology student.

Justine Olsommer ’12, Veterinary Technology student, shared, “Because of my experiences, I have the opportunity to meet many new faces and form close relationships with not only classmates, but faculty, staff, board members, community members and possible future employers. In my book of life, these relationships are not just temporary; they all help me write my chapter here at Johnson College.”

Patrick O’Neill ’12, Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning Technology student, said, “Once you join the Johnson College family, you feel like you never want to leave.”

From left to right: Patrick O’Neill ’12, Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning Technology, Scranton; Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, President & CEO; Carly Leach ’12, Radiologic Technology, Scranton; Justine Olsommer ’12, Veterinary Technology, Canadensis

From left to right: Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, President & CEO; Suzi Shea; Joseph Shea ’85, Shea Demolition; Katie Leonard, Vice President of Institutional Advancement

From left to right: Patrick A. Fricchione, Sr. and Adeline Fricchione, P. Fricchione and Sons Scholarship; David F. Boniello ’84, Simplex Industries, Inc.; Katie Leonard, Vice President of Institutional Advancement

From left to right: Dr. Robert Naismith; Claudia Naismith; Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, President & CEO; Ken Marquis, Marquis Art and Frame

In August, Johnson College hosted its annual President’s Spirit of Giving Reception at The Country Club of Scranton. This event celebrates the past year’s achievements by honoring the donors who made it all possible.

At this year’s Spirit of Giving Reception, students and alumni personally thanked the College’s supporters via video, explaining how the donors’ generosity changed their lives. In addition, Danielle Roth ’10, an alumna of the Veterinary Technology Program, expressed her gratitude in person.

Ms. Roth stated, “I am just one example of how your donations change lives. Without help, I would not be where I am today: I have a wonderful education, an amazing job and a bright future ahead of me. And I owe some of the thanks to you. You are doing amazing work by donating. You are changing lives and making brighter futures for the students who attend Johnson College. I am glad to be one more example of a life changed.”

From left to right: Joyce A. Fasula, President of Gerrity’s Supermarkets and Member of Johnson College’s Board of Directors; Dianne Costanzo; Louis Costanzo, President of L.R. Costanzo Company, Inc. and Member of Johnson College’s Board of Directors

From left to right: Suzi Shea; Joseph Shea ’85, Owner of Shea Demolition; Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, Johnson College’s President and CEO

From left to right: Dominick Carachilo ’82, Johnson College’s Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, Johnson College’s President and CEO; Ellen Fricchione; Patrick Fricchione, Jr., President & CEO of Simplex Industries

From left to right: Jeanne Bovard, President of the Scranton Area Foundation; Katie Leonard, Johnson College’s Director of Institutional Advancement

Please take a few minutes to check out The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce’s “Promoting Business and Community” video!

Watch for:

• Shots of Johnson College
• Students and Alumni
• President & CEO Dr. Ann L. Pipiniski
• Board Member Nancy Nealon
• President’s Circle Members Austin Burke and Natalie O’Hara
• Employee Don Ryan
• Community Friends BlackOut Design and The Colonnade

Click below to view the video!

On October 29, 2009, Mrs. Deborah Milliron hosted a Johnson College outreach event at Settlers Inn in Hawley, PA. Mrs. Milliron is a member of the College’s Board of Directors and owner of Milliron Associates in Harrisburg, PA.

Mrs. Milliron’s outreach event served to develop Johnson College’s vision to be recognized regionally as the best two-year technical college while continually enhancing its vital business and community relationships. Attendees learned about the College’s mission to provide a foundation of education and skills necessary for specialized employment, career advancement and life-long learning.

From left to right: Wayne County Commissioner Wendell Kay; State Representative Michael Peifer; Dr. Ann Pipinski, President and CEO, Johnson College; Wayne County Commissioner Anthony Herzog; State Representative Sandra Major; Wayne County Commissioner Brian Smith

From left to right: Attorney John Milliron, Milliron Associates; Kent Brown, Jr., Executive Director, The Highlights Foundation; State Representative Michael Peifer; Dr. Ann Pipinski, President and CEO, Johnson College; State Representative Sandra Major; Deborah Milliron, Owner, Milliron Associates

This year, Johnson College hosted its 2008-2009 President’s Spirit of Giving Reception at The Country Club of Scranton. The event served to celebrate a successful year and express appreciation to the College’s supporters. Donors were treated to an inspiring “Thank You” video and Melissa Casper, Class of 2009, was on hand to speak about the remarkable impact Johnson College has made on her life.

From left to right: Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, Johnson College; Louise Hawk, Elmer R. & Louise H. Hawk Charitable Fund; Robert Hawk, Elmer R. & Louise H. Hawk Charitable Fund; Katie Leonard, Johnson College

From left to right: Peter Danchak, PNC Bank; Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, Johnson College; John P. Sweeney, Sr.; Donald Kalina, Highland Associates

From left to right: Louis A. Costanzo, L.R. Costanzo, Inc.; Donald Kalina, Highland Associates; Yvette Wentland, Robert Y. Moffat Family Charitable Trust; Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, Johnson College

From left to right: Joseph Durkin, Reilly Associates; Honorable Michael J. Barrasse; Lackawanna County Judge

Scranton, PA – August 13, 2009 – Austin Burke, President of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce was on hand at the College’s annual Board Appreciation Dinner to make a special presentation to Johnson College. Created for the College by Burke was a one of kind painting that captures a portion of campus in spring. “I wanted the painting to reflect the essence of the College; the view many of us are privileged to see as we drive along Main Avenue,” stated Burke. Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, President and CEO of Johnson College, Jack Sweeney, outgoing board chairman and Don Kalina, incoming board chairman were all present to accept the painting on the College’s behalf.

The original painting will be housed at the College and smaller versions were presented to all board members as a thank you for their service to the board. Outgoing board chair Jack Sweeney also received a larger version of the painting for his time spent as board chair and his dedication to the College. Sweeney served twelve years as a board member, three of those as Board Chairman.

“It was great to be able to honor Jack with such a unique gift,” states Dr. Pipinski. “Everyone at the College is honored to have had Austin create this wonderful piece for us. I think it beautifully captures the Johnson College we all know and love and will serve as a wonderful memento for Jack and his family.”

From left to right: Donald Kalina, incoming board chairman; Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, President and CEO of Johnson College; Austin Burke, President of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce; John P. Sweeney, Sr., outgoing board chairman

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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