June 2015 Wildcat Times - Western Montgomery Career and

WESTERN
MONTGOMERY
CAREER &
TECHNOLOGY
CENTER
Wildcat Times
What Starts Here Changes YOUR World!
June 2015
Special points of interest:
 4th Quarter Ends:
June 12, 2015
 Online Report
Cards June 15
June 2
Pottsgrove & Upper Perkiomen Seniors’ Last Day at WMCTC
 Paper Report cards
June 3
Spring-Ford Seniors’ Last Day at WMCTC
June 8
Upper Perkiomen Sophomores’ & Juniors’ Last Day at WMCTC
Pottsgrove Level II & III (PM) Students’ Last Day at WMCTC
Spring-Ford Level II (PM) Students’ Last Day at WMCTC
June 9
Pottsgrove Level I (AM) Students’ Last Day at WMCTC
Spring-Ford Level I (AM) Students’ Last Day at WMCTC
June 15
In-Service Day
July 6-10
WMCTC Summer Camp, 9 a.m.—Noon (Grades 5—8)
July 13—17
WMCTC Summer Camp, 9 a.m.—Noon (Grades 5—8)
mailed home before
June 30
Inside this issue:
Metal Technology
2
NOCTI Results
3
Commercial Art
4
Health Science
Technology
4
Biomedical Sciences 5
Culinary Arts
5
Cosmetology
6
Award Recipients
7
HOSA National
Qualifiers
8
National Technical
Honor Society
8
Early Childhood
Education
8
Student of the 4th
Quarter
9
Class of 2015, you have achieved some very high marks and lofty
accolades this year. You’ve shown a great deal of dedication toward
your studies here at WMCTC. But I challenge you; don’t be
satisfied!! As Thomas Edison profoundly stated: “Show me a
satisfied man and I will show you a failure.”
Take your strong work ethic and erudition and let the world know
you are on a path to success. Be proud of your technical knowledge
and training and use it to open doors. Remember, acquiring your
technical skills took many hours of hard work but applying these
skills into a career path will be just as laborious, for nothing is
guaranteed.
Attendance/Student 9
Services
Stay the course and be sure to let WMCTC know about all your
success as you advance up the career ladder. It truly was my honor
to serve as your principal this year.
Electrical
Occupations
Wishing you all the best – Mr. Weneck, Principal
10
June 2015
Metal Technology
Metal Technology recently received and installed a Haas VF1 CNC
Machining Center. This equipment will enable students to learn
CNC milling set-up, programming, and operation on an industrial
size, state-of-the-art machine.
On Monday, May 4, a group of Metal Technology students toured the Harley-Davidson
Vehicle Operations facility in York, PA. This was an intriguing opportunity for the
students to see a world class manufacturing facility that relies on the machining,
welding, and fabrication skills that they are learning in class.
Metal Technology Seniors:
Tom Niggel enlisted in the US Navy as a Hull Technician. He leaves for Basic Training in
Chicago on July 21. After Basic Training, he will attend "A" school before starting his permanent
assignment.
Cole Callow received official acceptance to the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Vocational
Scholarship Program 2015-2016! Cole's year will begin with an orientation session to be held in
Washington, DC from June 30 - July 2. After the orientation, Cole will fly to Bonn, Germany for
two months attending a language institute. After the language portion, each student's final
placement is an individual one that can be anywhere in the country based on available opportunities
that best match internships for each one. Cole's interest is in the machining and manufacturing
areas.
Best of luck seniors in your ventures!
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NOCTI Results
Senior students in Level II or III classes at WMCTC have scored an amazing 97.2% competent or
advanced on the 2015 NOCTI Exam!!!! Please congratulate these students on this fantastic
accomplishment:
Owen Agnew
Tiffany Duffy
Brian Kibby
Brandon Raab
Michael Willey
Shawn Babic
Alex Eardley
Nicholas Kuestner
Miranda Rapp
Emily Wilson
Lucas Balch
Zachery Feltenberger Christopher Kulp
Carey Raven
Lillian Youse
Brandon Barndt
Carley Ferrie
Elizabeth Lauffer
Brianna Rhyne
Jacqueline Zepeda
Natallia Birch
Andrew Flath
Phillip Ledig
Deanna Robles
Elizabeth Booz
Devin Fox
David Leeser
Michaela Rossi
Ryan Boyle
Joshua Garcia
Kevin Lenox
Emily Ryan
Nicholas Brown
Raymond Geiger
Jordan Levy
Michael Saggiomo
Michael Carbo
Dylan Gesullo
Mau Lopes
Carly Sasala
Joseph Carlberg
Tyler Gordon
Kasey Maciolek
Matthew Schneider
Vincent Chiodo
Josh Grejdus
Kyle Maher
Emma Shippen
Steven Christman
Kyle Grocholski
Deivy Maldonado
Kaitlyn Shirley
Andrew Clerico
Corey Hammerle
Joshua March
Mary Simpson
Chase Coletta-Haring Seth Hansen
Connor Mason
Madison Smith
Tashianna Cooper
Justin Harvey
Andrew Matejik
Nyasia Smith
Jakob Cortez
Westley Heffernan
Corey Messa
Jodi Stehle
Nikolas Cortez
Josh Hill
Eric Moyer
Taylor Stephen
Olivia Cortez
Michael Himes
Patrick Murphy
Mathew Teaford
Robert Costanzo
Jacqueline Hinz
Trevor Noll
Aundrea Tokarchek
Alexandra Critton
Jordan Hood
Brittany Nyman
Jessica Tokarski
Dominic Devlin
Brittany Huber
Catherine Ocasio
Cheyanne Trostle
Chelsea Dierolf
Tyler Hunter
Ezekiel Outterbridge
Silas Tyson
Noah DiMarcello
Dontay Johnson
Adam Perkins
Yesenia Weikel
Dylan Downey
Quinton Jones
Charles Phillips
Alicia Weller
Richard Dreier
Brandon Keifrider
Irene Pusey
David Widmann
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Commercial Art
The following Commercial Art Seniors have plans for the future...
Andrew Clerico scored at the Competency level for the NOCTI exam and plans to attend Montgomery
County Community College. Andrew was the Student of the Quarter for the third quarter.
Noah DiMarcello scored at the Advanced level on NOCTI and plans to attend Montgomery County
Community College. Noah works at Redner’s Warehouse Markets. Noah was also the Student of the Quarter
for the fourth quarter.
Arieannah Keller plans to go right to work upon graduation. Deanna Robles scored Advanced on the NOCTI
exam. Deanna works at Home Depot and sells her own art work. Best of luck to these seniors and their
future endeavors!
Health Science Technology
Health Science Seniors:
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Carly Ferrie (SF) has
been accepted to
Montgomery County
Community College,
received Advanced
NOCTI score, CPR/
First Aid certified,
HOSA member,
SkillsUSA member,
clinical experience
and works at Kohl’s.
Natallia Birch (SF)
has been accepted to
Montgomery County
Community College,
received Advanced
NOCTI score, HOSA
member, CPR
certified, clinical
experience, and
works at Nathan’s.
Jacqueline Zepeda
(SF) has been
accepted to
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Montgomery County
Community College,
received Advanced
NOCTI score, CPR
certified, HOSA
member, clinical
experience and works
at Kohl’s.
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Emily Ryan (PG) has
been accepted to
Montgomery County
Community College,
received Advanced
NOCTI score, and
placed 2nd in Medical
Terminology at
districts for
SkillsUSA.
Nyasia Smith (PG)
has been accepted to
Montgomery County
Community College,
received Advanced
NOCTI score, CPR/
First Aid certified and
works at Burger
King.
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Chelsea Dierolf (UP)
has been accepted to
Montgomery County
Community College,
received Advanced
NOCTI score, CPR/
First Aid certified,
HOSA member,
SkillsUSA member,
clinical experience
and works at Giant
Food Stores.
Tashianna Cooper
(PG) has been
accepted to
Montgomery County
Community College,
received Advanced
NOCTI score, CPR/
First Aid certified and
works at Burger
King.
Health Science
Technology
Health Science
Dental Occupations
Biomedical Sciences
The following students passed the American Red Cross NATCEP- Nurse Aide Training skills and written
test: Karyn Grisdale, Katie Harley, Rachel Ruth and Emily Salutric. They are now certified Nursing
Assistants ready to take on the world!
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Biomedical Sciences
University, received $6,000 per
year from Immaculata University
Opportunity Scholarship,
received $16,000 per year from
Immaculata University Deans
List Scholarship, HOSA
member, CPR/First Aid
Certified, Student of the 3rd
Quarter, Project Lead The Way
Biomedical Final scored
Proficient, and works as a Math
Tutor.
Biomedical Sciences Seniors:
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Lucas Popilock (SF) has been
accepted to Temple University,
HOSA member, CPR/First Aid
Certified, Student of the 4th
Quarter, Placed 2nd at HOSA
State Leadership Conference in
CPR/First Aid, competing at
the HOSA Nationals in June,
Project Lead The Way
Biomedical Final scored
Proficient, and works at
Savona Restaurant.
James Souder (UP) has been
accepted to Alvernia
University, received the
Veronica Founder’s
Scholarship for $15,000,
HOSA member, CPR/First Aid
Certified, Placed 2nd at HOSA
State Leadership Conference in
CPR/First Aid, competing at
the HOSA Nationals in June,
Student of the 1st Quarter,
Project Lead The Way
Biomedical Final scored
Advanced, and works at
Powderbourne as a waiter.
Samantha Moyer (PG) has
been accepted to Immaculata
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Renee Hunsberger (PG) has been
accepted to Albright College,
received $25,000 per year
Founders Scholarship,
Pottsgrove High School’s Class
of 2015 Salutatorian, HOSA
member, CPR/First Aid
Certified, Student of the 2nd
Quarter, and works at Liberty
Thrift & Home Furnishings.
Megan Mandracchia (SF) has
been accepted to Montgomery
County Community College,
received $2,000 per year Pell
Grant, HOSA member, CPR/
First Aid Certified, Project Lead
The Way Biomedical Final
scored Proficient and works at
Red Lobster.
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Natalie Wright (SF) has
been accepted at Penn
State: Main Campus,
received the
Shannondell Foundation
Scholarship, HOSA
member, CPR/First Aid
Certified, Project Lead
The Way Biomedical
Final scored Proficient,
and works as a waitress
at The Restaurant at
Ashcroft.
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Emma Slinkman (SF)
has been accepted to
Alvernia University,
received $10,000 per
year University
Scholarship, HOSA
member, CPR/First Aid
Certified, Project Lead
The Way Biomedical
Final scored Proficient,
and works at Oaks
Pizzeria.
Best of luck to all of you!
Culinary Arts, Chef Soltes
Congratulations to the
following seniors that
took the NOCTI test:
Chase Coletta-Haring Competent, Josh Grejdus
- Advanced, Justin
Harvey - Advanced,
Alicia Weller - Advanced,
And Nick Brown Competent.
Big thank you to
everyone that came out
and supported the
community dinner on
May 4, 2015. This was
our last dinner for the
school year. Many
thanks to all the students
who volunteered to
prepare and serve the
meal. In addition to
culinary students, there
were student from various
shops that also volunteered.
Students prepared for the
Honor Society Breakfast,
the Upper Perkiomen 50th
year reunion banquet,
Directors Award luncheon
and a technology seminar
and lunch being held at
WMCTC.
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Opened most Fridays from 9 a.m.—3 p.m.
Visit WMCTC's website, click The Salon, then Book your own appointment.
Use this link: http://wmctcsalon.appointy.com/
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Congratulations to the seniors and their accomplishments this year:
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SF Tiffany Duffy, Licensed Cosmetologist
SF Jordan Hood, Hours completed, State Board Exam scheduled 5/29, Employed at Gretchen
Elizabeth's Salon in Trappe
UP Jordan Levy, Passed State Board Exam
UP Kasey Maciolek, Licensed Cosmetologist, Employed at Shear Majik in Red Hill owners are
WMCTC alumni, perfect attendance
SF Miranda Rapp, Licensed Cosmetologist, Employed at Lords and Ladies Salon and Medical Spa
UP Brianna Rhyne, State Board Exam scheduled 6/3, Employed at Lords and Ladies Salon and
Medical Spa
SF Michaela Rossi, State Board Exam scheduled for 5/19
SF Emma Shippen
PG Kaitlyn Shirley, Passed State Board Exam, Employed at Mira Salon in Skippack
SF Madison Smith, Licensed Cosmetologist
PG Jodi Stehle, Licensed cosmetologist, Employed at Lords and Ladies Salon and Medical Spa
UP Taylor Stephen, Licensed Cosmetologist, Employed at Fashionistas Salon - owner is a WMCTC
alumni
SF Jessica Tokorski, Licensed Cosmetologist
UP Emily Wilson
Cosmetology students hard at work during
Wildcat Wednesday!
Health Science
Dental Occupations
Biomedical Sciences
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Senior Awards and Recognition Ceremony Award Recipients
Brandon Kiefrider
Tri-County Transit Co-Op Award
Chris Kulp
Tim Uba Automotive Co-Op Award
Josh March
Director's Award, WMCTC Teacher's Association Award $500
Patrick Murphy
Spring-Ford Chamber of Commerce Scholarship $1500, Stephen W. Bruno Memorial Award $1000
Lucas Popilock
HOSA Award
Renee Hunsberger
Director's Award
Dontay Johnson
BIE Award $250
Mat Teaford
Highest Carpentry NOCTI Score Award
Phil Ledig
Tague Lumber Award
Steve Christman
Director's Award
Olivia Cortez
Director's Award, Herb R. Kerchner Memorial Award $500, J&S Auto Paint & Body Supply Inc. Award
AJ Clerico
Director's Award, WMCTC Teacher's Association Award $500
Noah DiMarcello
Unlimited Graphics Award $200
Ryan Boyle
Director's Award
Jessica Tokarski
Perseverance Award
Jordan Levy
Cosmetology Stylists Award
Kaitly Shirley
Most Improved Student Award
Kasey Maciolek
Director's Award, Brian D. Etter Memorial Award $400
Miranda Rapp
Roseann's Hair Studio Award
Taylor Stephen
Great Clips Award
Alicia Weller
WMCTC Teacher's Association Award $500
Yesenia Weikel
Director's Award, Central Restaurant Products Award
Josh Hill
Central Restaurant Products Award
Justin Harvey
Director's Award, Central Restaurant Products Award
Corey Hammerle
Perkins T.P. Trailers, Inc. Award $200
Gabe Chiodo
Creamery Tire Student Employee Excellence Award $1000
Vince Chiodo
John Miller & Son, Inc. Co-Op Award
Brittany Huber
Director's Award, ECE PTA Book Award, Bright Beginnings Award
Brittany Nyman
FCCLA Award
Charles Phillips
IBEW Local Union 98, JATC Award
Nikolas Cortez
Director's Award
Westly Heffernan
Director's Award, FFA Award, Macoby Run Co-Op Award
Carly Ferrie
Bon Homie Award $200
Emily Ryan
Director's Award
Natalia Birch
HOSA Award
Andrew Flath
Oehlert Bros. Inc. Award
Brandon Raab
Hager Plumbing, Heating & AC Award
Jakob Cortez
Director's Award, Gehringer Mechanical Award, Hillyard Award
Mike Saggiamo
East Penn Manufacturing Co-Op Award, Oehlert Bros. Inc. Award
Cole Callow
Phillips Award
Tom Niggel
Director's Award
Seth Hansen
Director's Award, Royersford Humane Auxiliary Scholarship $500
Health Science
Dental Occupations
Biomedical Sciences
WESTERN
MONTGOMERY
CAREER &
TECHNOLOGY
CENTER
77 Graterford Road
Limerick, PA 19468
Phone: 610-489-7272
HOSA National Qualifiers
The following students will be traveling to Anaheim, California in late June
to compete among the nation’s best students:
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James Souder (UP) CPR/First Aid
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Lucas Popilock (SF) CPR/First Aid
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Emily Renninger (UP) Dental Science
National Technical Honor Society
On May 13, two students were inducted into the
National Technical Honor Society at WMCTC:
www.westerncenter.org
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Lars Gerhard (Upper Perkiomen School
District) in Collision Repair
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Emily Kelly (Pottsgrove School District) in
Culinary Arts
Congratulations on this prestigious achievement!
Early Childhood Education
The following ECE seniors have accomplished much this year:
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Brittany Nyman was accepted to MCCC, ECE $6,000 from Sullivan University
(FCCLA COMPETITION), and ADVANCED NOCTI.
Brittany Huber received ADVANCED NOCTI and currently works at Bright
Beginnings Child Care Center and Preschool.
Cheyanne Trostle received Competent NOCTI.
Aundrea Tokarchek received Competent NOCTI and currently works at Red
Hill Christian School.
LAST DAY of BUCKROO NURSERY SCHOOL was May 20 at Manderach
Playground. Buckaroo student teachers and children were able to get the sillies out on the
playground. We had a graduation ceremony for our 4 year olds who left for Kindergarten
with songs and diplomas. The 2 and 3 year old children were handed their yearly picture
portfolio, student teachers were given the assignment of observing and documenting the
children's achievements during the 2014/2015 school year.
Buckaroo Nursery school currently has openings for the 2015/2016 school year in the 2
and 3 year old classrooms. If you are interested please visit the website for the brochure
and registration form.
Newsletter Editor
Lisa Berrodin
[email protected]
ECE has 100% in student teachers achieving advanced and competent in their NOCTI
testing. Students developed and implemented lessons, designed classrooms and
demonstrated safety practices in the classroom for the judges in front of the nursery school
students.
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Student of the Quarter—4th Quarter 2014-15
Congratulations to the following students who earned Student of
the Quarter for the 4th Quarter of the 2014-15 school year:
Kevin Alexander
Lucas Bailey
Jamie Banks
Brandon Barndt
Nikolas Cortez
Emily Crockett
Noah DiMarcello
Robert Elliott
Marvin Esteve
Marvin Esteve
Trevor Ferry
Elvin Granese
Emily Hart
Justin Harvey
Westley Heffernan
Brittany Huber
Dakota Hughes
Jacob Jones
Douglas Ricketts, Jr.
Brandon Keifrider
Zachary Leber
Kevin Lennox
Brooke Long
Mau Lopes
Dylan Mace
Bryan Malantonio
Josh March
X-Zavier Matthews
Ian McCabe
Justin McNutt
Eric Mettler
Lucas Popilock
Brandon Raab
Joseph Raimondi
Jermey Reinert
Emily Renninger
Nina Sabastro
Emily Salutric
Michael Sandy
Troy Shillinger
Chad Slatcher
Jessica Tokarski
Nathaniel Townsend
Attendance/Student Services
Automated attendance messages were activated a few weeks ago. Parents/guardians will receive
a phone/email/text message if their student is absent from Western Montgomery Career and
Technology Center. If the parent/guardian is aware of this absence, send in a note when the
student returns to excuse the absence.
If the student is at the high school for an event (study support, testing, activity, etc.) or you were
not aware that the student was absent when you receive a message, please call the Attendance
Office at 610-489-7272 extension 209 or email [email protected] to resolve.
Keep Student Information Current—Please contact Mrs. Anne Marie Yusko, Student Services
Secretary, with any updated student contact information (phone number, address, parent/
guardian). She can be reached at 610-489-7272 extension 208 or [email protected].
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Electrical Occupations
Throughout the year, the Electrical Occupations class at Western Montgomery Career and Technology
Center has been preparing to teach a hands-on lesson to the school’s special education class. The
Vocational Opportunities In Career and Exploration (V.O.I.C.E.) program at Western Montgomery Career
and Technology Center “was designed to integrate career education and transitional planning for students
with disabilities” (Montgomery County Intermediate Unit). The project was coordinated by V.O.I.C.E.
Instructor, Debbie Pletcher, and Electrical Occupations Instructor, Evan Ducko, to give all students
involved the opportunity to learn using new applications.
In addition to their regular assignments, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Electrical Occupations
students (Level 1: Luke DeLeo (PJP), Jason Paciello (PG), Joe Raimondi (SF), and Ray Ramsher (UP);
Level 2: Pete Mensick (SF), Jake Hoffman (SF); Level 3: Owen Agnew (PG), Michael Carbo (UP),
Nikolas Cortez (PG), Tyler Gordon (UP), Ezekiel Outterbridge (PG), Eric Moyer (UP), and Campbell
Pritchard (UP) spent the year developing project boards that simulate a two-tone low-voltage doorbell
system. As students in the V.O.I.C.E. program receive instruction in career development, the instructor was
excited for her students to work on a new industry project. In the lesson instructed by Level 1 students,
Level 2 senior Eric Moyer (UP) and volunteer, Jordan Ducko, were able to extend the theory and hands-on
knowledge that they have gained throughout the year to students who have no previous knowledge of lowvoltage two-tone doorbell systems while ensuring that the proper safety procedures were followed.
Both instructors were not only impressed with the lesson given by the Electrical Occupations
students, but also with students of the V.O.I.C.E. class, as they all successfully completed their project and
enjoyed doing so.
Lost and Found Items are in the Student Services Office.
Unclaimed items as of June 12 will be donated to a local charity.
Please stop by if you have lost something this school year.