Johnson College

On Saturday, April 9, 2011, Johnson College will host its first-ever Golden Alumni Society Induction Ceremony. This celebration will honor all graduates who have reached their 50 year graduation anniversary from the College.

The Induction Ceremony will take place in the Moffat Building. Registration will begin at 12:00pm and a luncheon is scheduled for 12:30pm. This event is free of charge.

Anthony Greto ’49, Co-chair of the Golden Alumni Society Induction Committee shares, “We have been meeting monthly since last September to plan for this inaugural event. I am looking forward to seeing Johnson College Golden Alumni from across the county return to our beloved campus for this milestone reunion celebration!”

Those alumni interested in attending are asked to RSVP by contacting Heather Stuart at 570-702-8963 or hstuart@johnson.edu before March 28th.

From left to right (Back Row): Michael Vass ’61, Clarks Summit; John Skumanich ’61, Olyphant; Peter Valtos ’61, Jefferson Township; Dennis Pabis ’61, Throop; Anthony Greto ’49, Carbondale; Michael Remetta ’57, South Abington Township; Roland Fornes ’56, Archbald
From left to right (Front Row):  Theodore Lengyel ’61, Olyphant; Stephen Beggin ’61, Peckville; Francis Nicolio ’50, Mayfield

On February 23, 2011, the Animal Care Center at Johnson College celebrated its 7th Annual Spay Day. This one-day only clinic assisted residents of Lackawanna County with an income of less than $25,000 annually by offering discounted spaying and neutering services for their dogs and cats.

Spay Day USA was founded by the Doris Day Animal League in the mid-1990s. According to the Humane Society of the United States, “Between 3 million and 4 million cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies are put down in the U.S. each year, and millions more suffer in the streets worldwide. Spay Day shines a spotlight on spay/neuter as a means of reducing the number of homeless pets who must be euthanized.” This year, more than 700 Spay Day events were scheduled around the nation in an effort to control pet overpopulation.

The Animal Care Center at Johnson College performed a total of 43 surgical procedures during this year’s Spay Day. A great deal of volunteers made the event possible.

Along with the Animal Care Center’s own Dr. Colin Bullmore, local veterinarians from the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) volunteered their time and services to perform the spay/neuter surgeries. Those doctors included Dr. Lisay Chizmar, Dr. Molly Molloy and Dr. Sarah Muhrer. Johnson College Alumni Jolynn Lawler ‘07 and Christina Leseberg ’10, now both Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs), also came to lend their expertise. Dr. Rosemary Cook, Veterinary Technology Program Chairperson, shares, “Both Jolynn and Christina were here all day supervising the students as well as providing patient care. They were great leaders and mentors.”

Instructors and students from Johnson College’s Veterinary Technology Program, which is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), provided assistance inside and outside the surgery room. Students in the program are training to become CVTs. CVTs aid veterinarians by assisting in surgery, taking radiographs, evaluating blood samples, and more.

Additionally, a number of representatives from other departments within the College provided help, such as Joellen Cerra, Bursar, who handled payments. Kim Schuetrum, a receptionist from VREC, helped Corinne Dahms, the Veterinary Technology Department’s Administrative Assistant, with all check-ins.

Dr. Cook says, “We extend many thanks to everyone who made our 7th Annual Spay Day a success!”

Please Note: Johnson College’s Spay Day is a one-day only event. The College does not offer these discounted services at any other time.

From Left to Right: Sinea Gallagher ’12, Clarks Summit; Henry; Leslie Hunt ’12, Dalton

Nichole Blasko ‘11, of Hughestown, with Henry

Kristina Compton ’11, of Dingmans Ferry, with Tux

In January 2011, Johnson College hosted the Precision Machining Technology (PMT) exam for the SkillsUSA District I Competition. This is the sixth year the College has offered its facilities to SkillsUSA, which seeks to showcase the best career and technical students in the nation.

Andrew Zwanch ‘82, Johnson College’s PMT Chairperson, as well as a number of the College’s PMT students and alumni used their expertise to help administer the SkillsUSA testing to five local contestants.

For more information on SkillsUSA, please visit www.skillsusa.org.

Johnson College students and an alumnus help administer the Precision Machining Technology SkillsUSA testing.
From left to right: Timothy DeCicco ’11, Scranton; Jordan Pope ’11, Sunbury; Logan Tuttle ’10, Dickson City

A Johnson College alumnus assists a SkillsUSA contestant.
From left to right: Mark Oressey, a SkillsUSA contestant from Lackawanna College; Logan Tuttle ’10, Dickson City

Johnson College has scheduled a Financial Aid Workshop for prospective and returning students on Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. This workshop will take place in the Moffat Building.

Representatives from the College will review available financial aid programs. Veteran Benefits will be among the programs discussed. Parents and/or students will also have the opportunity to complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) while on campus.

To RSVP for the Financial Aid Workshop, please call 570-702-8900 by March 21st.

Since 1978, an integral part of Johnson College’s Carpentry and Cabinetmaking Technology (CCMT) Program has been the construction of a modular home that is then sold.

Over the years, Johnson College’s modular homes have been purchased by first time homeowners, families, and those looking for vacation homes. Many times, the customer has been part of the planning process and specified the number of rooms and layouts themselves.

The College’s CCMT Program prepares students as entry-level technicians in layout, estimation, construction, and erection of residential construction including installation of trim, furniture, stairs, and cabinets. Each year, the modular home construction process allows students to apply their skills in an authentic setting using industry standard tools and equipment. The students build a typical modular home, which includes drywall, cabinets, windows, electricity, and plumbing. Modular homes are different than mobile homes. They are created in boxes. These prefabricated boxes are then transported to the building site for the completion of construction.

John L. du Fief III ’79, a graduate of Johnson College’s CCMT Program, says of the construction of the modular home, “It afforded us, as students, to learn to actually construct a house from the ground up. To fit all the components together and understand how each step relates to the previous step… we learned that each step had to be completed with accuracy, in order to go on to the next step.”

After Mr. du Fief graduated in 1979, he began working at John L. duFief, Inc., a small family-owned construction company that his father established in 1958. In 1988, he took over as President of the company. He explains, “While at Johnson College, I learned that good workmanship will always be rewarded… My work holds up and my reputation for my attention to detail is without equal.”

Simplex Industries, Inc., of Scranton, partners with Johnson College in order to commence the engineering and building process. Additionally, students from the Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology, and Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology programs provide their expertise during construction. The homes are inspected by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Industrial Housing Department in order to ensure that the building meets all local and state regulations before sale.

Joseph Musheno ’78, CCMT Program Chairperson, states, “There is a tremendous amount of knowledge gained from real live work experiences. Our students benefit immensely by building the modular home. It is also something that the students will be forever proud of.”

Construction of this year’s modular home is currently underway. The home, which will have three bedrooms and two bathrooms, is available for purchase. Interested home buyers can contact Mr. Musheno at 570-702-8933 or jmusheno@johnson.edu for more details.

Members of Johnson College’s Class of 2011 are constructing this year’s modular home.
From left to right (Front): Jeffrey Walter ’11, Factoryville; Tyler Rosko ’11, Taylor; Lawrence Foster ’11, Scranton; Vincent Rowe ’11, Honesdale
From left to right (Back):  Justin Munley ’11, Scott Township; Matt Vacendak ’11, Clarks Summit; Lateck Miles ’11, Scranton; Michael Zangardi ’11, Scranton; Gary VanVranken ’11, Tunkhannock; Richard Norgard ’11, West Caldwell, NJ; Simon Frailey ’11, New Milford; Christopher Smith ’11, Havertown; Denny DeWolf ’11, Tunkhannock

The Class of 2010 hard at work on last year’s modular home.

Pfizer Animal Health will hold a Veterinary Technology Continuing Education Seminar at Johnson College on Sunday, March 27, 2011.

Kirsty Oliver, VN, DipAVN (surgical), CVT, CCRP, of RBVH Physical Rehabilitation Center, will be presenting “Physical Therapy for Every Practice,” which will educate attendees about physical rehabilitation and fitness therapy. Physical Rehabilitation is a non-invasive approach used to help patients reach their full functional potential. Therapeutic exercise, massage, passive range of motion, stretching, thermotherapy, acupuncture, electrical stimulation, laser, ultrasound, and aquatic therapy are utilized to achieve this goal in a safe and efficient manner. Ms. Oliver will provide a dynamic day-long seminar that will include lecture and case scenarios.

This seminar is open to Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. It is equal to six (6) CE hours approved by the Pennsylvania Veterinary Technicians Association. The fee is $60, or $55 for Johnson College Alumni. The deadline to register is March 18th, 2011. To register, please contact David Hollenback at 570-702-8979 or dhollenback@johnson.edu. Registration forms can also be found here.

Johnson College is located at 3427 North Main Avenue in Scranton, which is off exit 190 on I-81.

Capitol Connection was on hand to capture Senator John P. Blake’s recent tour of the Tobyhanna Army Depot. The program highlighted Johnson College’s Electronics Partnership and current Electronic Technology student Dave Krysko ‘11, of Scranton, is featured.

To check out the show, click here. The episode is called “The Jobs Picture.”

For more information on Capitol Connection, visit www.pasenate.com.

Pictured: Dave Krysko ’11 (left) with Senator John P. Blake (right) at Tobyhanna Army Depot.

Photos obtained from Senator John P. Blake’s Facebook page.

Johnson College will hold an Open House for prospective students and their families on Saturday, March 26, 2011 starting at 9:30 a.m.

Open House activities will include information sessions on the admissions process, on-site applications, financial aid for those who qualify, and student services which include housing, student life, student support, athletics, and career services. Tours of each technical area will also be conducted and department chairs will be available to review the specifics of their programs.

Those interested in attending the Open House can register online at www.johnson.edu/openhouse or by calling Admissions at 570-702-8900. Application fees will be waived for those who apply at the Open House.

This event will be held in the Moffat Building, located on the College’s campus at 3427 North Main Avenue in Scranton, which is off exit 190 on I-81.

Johnson College ambassadors will be on hand to assist prospective students and their families during the College’s Open House on Saturday, March 26, 2011.
From left to right: Nathan Williams ’12, Electronic Technology, Carbondale; Matt Gavern ’11, Automotive Technology, Scranton; Andrew Rickard ’12, Distribution & Supply Logistics Technology, Honesdale

Johnson College will offer a course in Autodesk® Revit® Architecture software beginning April 6, 2011. This 40-hour course will take place over ten weeks and will cover the basics of Revit® Architecture and the concepts of Building Information Modeling. Students will be introduced to the tools for parametric building design and documentation.

No prior experience with computer-aided design (CAD) is necessary. However, experience with architectural design, drafting, and/or engineering is suggested.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to understand the benefits of Building Information Modeling, use the fundamental features of Revit® Architecture, use parametric 3D design tools to design projects, create detailing and drafting views, and use the presentation tools for presenting models.

Tuition is $475.00 per person or $450.00 for Johnson College Alumni.

To register for this course, please contact David Hollenback at 570-702-8979 or dhollenback@johnson.edu.

Johnson College is organizing the first-ever Young Alum Mixer on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Banshee Pub, 320 Penn Avenue, downtown Scranton.

Johnson College Alumni who graduated between 2000 and 2010 are invited to attend. There is no cover charge and there will be free appetizers. Alumni can bring guests if they wish.

The Young Alumni Mixer came about through the ideas of active young alumni on the Johnson College Alumni Council. Council member Bob DeMeck ’08 states, “It’s important that Johnson College provide opportunities for young alumni to get together. Whether they’re interested in networking, reuniting with old classmates, or simply kicking back with friends over a glass of wine – the Young Alum Mixer is sure to offer a great time for all.”

Those interested in attending the Johnson College Young Alum Mixer can RSVP by contacting Heather Stuart at 570-702-8963 or hstuart@johnson.edu. Be one of the first twenty-five alumni to register and your first drink will be free!

From left to right: Brendan Bonner ’10, Springfield; Tami Pease, Associate Director of Development at Johnson College; Danielle Roth ’10, Scranton

From left to right: Ashley Guyer Millard ’07, Clarksville, TN; Susanna Beddoe ’07, Jermyn; Melanie Krecker ’07, La Plume; Heath Middaugh ’07, Wilkes-Barre; Jolynn Lawler ‘07, Tunkhannock;  Jennifer Phillips Hazen ’07, South Bethlehem, NY; Stephanie Derr Holmes ’07, Leesburg