Fall 2012
The Tower
Serving Alumni, Parents and Friends of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Stevens Banner Flies High for Operation Enduring Freedom see article on page 9
SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENTS! - Stevens College Career Fair February 14, 2013
- Admissions Open House April 6, 2013
- Stevens Alumni Banquet April 27, 2013
- Commencement May 11, 2013
- Stevens Scramble Golf Outing June 14, 2013
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Greetings…..
From The President’s Desk William E. Griscom
I believe our economic prosperity depends on effectively providing a workforce that is more productive, innovative, and creative and solves problems better than any other workforce in the world.
I have spent a significant amount of time in previous columns discussing the critical technical workforce needs that face the Commonwealth and the nation. It is imperative to provide industry with the only sustainable competitive advantage that will enable it to compete successfully in a global marketplace, in the form of a highly skilled technical workforce. I have described the College’s efforts to address these needs within the limited capacity and resources that are available. This is particularly important now as the reshoring of manufacturing is occurring, at a time when a large portion of the skilled workforce is entering retirement. This greatly compounds the problem. I most recently suggested that a major part of the solution to the problem would be a change in the basis for Pennsylvania’s expenditures on higher education, from historical precedent to the documented performance of an institution’s programs i.e., graduation rate, placement rate in the field, competencies gained as measured by pre and post-test results on national exams, and employer satisfaction. Furthermore I advocated for a universal system among all of higher education that would make performance data available and easily accessible for prospective students and their parents. If these recommendations were implemented it would result in the realignment of higher education with the needs of the economy, by insuring resources were available to higher education programs that were addressing critical workforce needs. While the recommendations above would make a significant difference in solving the problem, they are not enough. The problem will require the coordinated efforts of government, business and industry in addition to that of higher education. In the remainder of this column I will suggest some specific forms these efforts could take. One of the most significant problems faced by technical programs is the cost of replacing current technology on a frequent basis as it become obsolete. For example it is not uncommon for a CNC machining center to cost $400,000. A class of 25 students would require a minimum of five of these centers plus other types of machine tools and technology. Consequently equipping the shop would cost approximately $4 million, with recurring costs for equipment replacement. These costs exceed the resources of the College. However if the Commonwealth created a tax credit program for business and industry that would allow them to provide funding to postsecondary programs for the purchase of this equipment, it would make a significant impact on the problem. Companies that desperately need skilled machinists would most likely target their contributions toward capital equipment for those programs. Consequently programs whose graduates are most in demand would be the recipients of this targeted tax credit program. In my last column I discussed the lack of a rational career exploration process in our K-12 system which contributes to the disconnection between the output of our higher education system and the needs of the economy. Business and industry can assist in this area by having employees in critical and high-demand areas to go into schools and tell students about their jobs: what they do and why they like it; how to best prepare for employment in the field; and the type of lifestyle the job provides. This is a proven strategy that works. Another way that business and industry can assist is by providing shadowing and interns opportunities for K-12 students. This again is a proven way of shaping students future plans and increasing the supply of skilled employees. Business and industry can address the problem of a shortage of skilled employees in yet another way by supporting the education of current employees in specific technical programs where they have crucial needs. We have partnered with companies in the past on this approach and are currently working with a company that will sponsor approximately 20 of their current employees as full-time students in our evening programs in electrical technology and electronics engineering technology. The students will work during the day and attend classes in the evening Monday through Thursday and on Saturday. They will graduate in two-years with associate degrees. We are all in this together. I believe our economic prosperity depends on effectively providing a workforce that is more productive, innovative, and creative and solves problems better than any other workforce in the world. Achieving this will require the combined efforts of business, industry, government, and education. The prescriptions outlined above are only a few the solutions that will be required if we are to be successful and insure the next generation a standard of living equal to or greater than ours.
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1975 We received a Facebook note from Joe Ivic (Electrical) saying that he recently retired as an electrician for Penn State University after 35 years. He said that, thanks to the education from Stevens, he was able to put it to good use at Penn State University, which was a great place to work. “I truly believe Stevens prepared me for this job – thanks Bulldogs!”
1986 Darrin Spann (Plumbing) was recently appointed Assistant Director of Organizing and Field Services for AFSCME International in Washington, DC. AFSCME represents 1.6 million employees nationwide. Organizing and Field Services is the national Union’s largest department. Darrin previously held the position of Assistant to AFSCME Council 13 (PA), Executive Director David Fillman. A Philadelphia native, Darrin worked at the Lancaster County Prison for 10 years. He is a 2006 graduate of the Harvard Trade Union Program. Darrin also served as a member of the Thaddeus Stevens Foundation and Alumni Association boards.
1987 Frank Wenzel (Commercial Baking) stopped by the office. He went on to Mansfield University after Stevens and received a degree in education. He also coached football for a number of years. He is currently teaching in Ringgold, PA.
2012 Congratulations to Kyle Hoffman (Metals Fabrication & Welding) on his recent promotion to Project Manager for Goodhart Sons, Inc.
Former Faculty We were saddened to learn of the passing of Richard “Barney” Barnett in August. Mr. Barnett was a Master plumber and started the plumbing program at Stevens. He was a member of the College Emeritus Club. Mr. Barnett was a positive influence on countless students and will be greatly missed. He was 92 years old. Harry Buhay, 87, passed away on July 23, 2012 following an unexpected illness. He graduated from the Carpentry program at Stevens in 1947, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and returned to Stevens as a carpentry instructor. He later became Director of Vocational Education.
In Memoriam Walter Hynicka Class of 1938 – Carpentry June 18, 2012
David Flurie Class of 1971 – Printing August 30, 2012
Ralph Smith Class of 1956 – Machine August 17, 2012
Dennis Praskovich, Jr. Class of 1982 – Machine August 18, 2012
Gene Titus Class of 1966 – Carpentry August 25, 2012 4 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Mr. Hirak Receives Honors Mr. Michael Hirak, retired chemistry and physics instructor, received a longoverdue honor this past August in the form of three medals from the United States Army. Lt. Col. Lonnie Miller and Command Master Sgt. Thomas Buck of the 328th Brigade Support Battalion, Elizabethtown, presented Mr. Hirak with the three medals – Good Conduct, Pacific Campaign and World War II Victory medals. As an additional honor, Buck also presented Mr. Hirak with the 328th Battalion’s own coin, saying “Your service and sacrifice are now formally honored. As Americans, we are grateful for the selflessness and courage you showed. Your courage is truly admirable.” Mr. Hirak was just 21 years old when he served his country in the South Pacific and earned the medals, and now, 70 years later, his country came to his Lancaster Township door to say thank you.
Stevens Centre County Alumni Chapter The Stevens Centre County Alumni Chapter held its 3rd annual picnic on July 12, 2012 at the home of Wayne “Red” and Jan Deibler, Bellefonte. Eleven Stevens grads and guests attended for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. David Witherite led a discussion on how Stevens’ technical education and guidance helped to shape each of their careers as well as their community lives. Many humorous stories were shared about their days at Stevens and how fortunate they were to receive a quality education without a financial burden.
Class of 1963
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To all members of the Class of 1963 – save the dates for your 50th Reunion coming up April 26-27, 2013! This year’s reunion will be cochaired by John Brumbaugh, Darrell Claar and Gary Naugle. Details for the reunion will be sent to your home in the very near future, so watch your mailbox and make plans now to catch up on the past 50 years with your former classmates! If you wish to get in touch with the co-chairs, their contact information is listed below. John Brumbaugh 9390 Fruitland Avenue Englewood, FL 34224-9617 941-460-6029 aitchrd1@comcast.net
Gary Naugle 11415 Englewood Road Hagerstown, MD 21740-7051 301-797-7693 g.naugle@myactv.net
Darrell Claar PO Box 364 Bellwood, PA 16617-0364 814-742-8378 dcelk5x5@atlanticbb.net
College Store to hold Holiday Open House The Thaddeus Stevens College Store will hold its annual Holiday Open House during the week of December 10-14, 2012. Hours will be 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This is a great chance to purchase some last-minute gifts for that special Stevens alumnus, student, faculty member or friend. Specials will be held throughout the week so stop in and do your holiday shopping early, while supplies last!
Class of 1958
Front Row L-R: Charles Gates ’57, George Noll ’59, Wayne Deibler ‘57 Back Row L-R: Gary Robinson ’64, Ward Whitehill ’56, Dennis Anderson ’57, John Peck ’57, Joseph Ivic ’75, Theodore Trostle ’56 and David Witherite ‘59 Seated: Harold Bumgard ‘66
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The Class of 1958 had such a great time at their 50th Reunion that they want to do it again! Plans are being made for a 55th Reunion to be held April 26-27, 2013. This effort is being coordinated by Roy Simmers, Jack Conner, Jim Brison and Harry Barron. More information will be coming your way soon – so, save the date and make plans to join the fun!
Class of 1955 Reunion The Stevens Class of 1955 will host its eighth annual Stevens Tech Western Reunion in Laughlin, Nevada, in 2013 at Harrah’s Casino and Resort. We haven’t finalized the dates yet, but it will be in the time frame of late February to early April. All alumni and guests are invited. To learn more about this event please contact Max Frye, 1923 Brushwood Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ. Phone (520) 803-6966 or email mfrye6@cox.net. The Tower • 2012 Fall 5
The Director’s Corner Alex Munro, Executive Director Foundation & Alumni Association Dear Alumni and Friends: We offer an early Happy Holidays to all our readers, as the season for cheer and family gatherings are now upon us. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is still in the business and growing in providing the technical training of life-changing skills to our students from across Pennsylvania. I’ve often said changing lives is not by chance, it’s a tradition at Stevens. Nothing is ever status quo at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. We always have a full smorgasbord of projects and challenges, large and small. Depending on the time of day and who you’re speaking with, you quickly find out that their specialized interest should be given priority attention. In fairness to everyone, we have to realize everything and every undertaking at Stevens is of equal importance to the growth and the financial sustainability of the College. It takes solid administrative leadership which Stevens has, and it requires everyone at every position executing his or her duties and responsibilities to the fullest in order to be a leader in technical training. In other words, it takes a collaborate effort by everyone to move the college forward and we’re extremely thankful that many of you continue to be major support players in that role. Well, here we are having built 130 homes, and 60 years later looking at one remaining building lot. Thousands of young men and women students from carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, metal fabrication, cabinet, HVAC and architecture owe their life’s successes
DGS Officials Visit Campus Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology was happy to host a visit by Department of General Services Secretary Sheri Phillips and Deputy Secretary James Henning. A presidential briefing by Dr. Griscom and a light brunch set the stage for an informative campus tour. The walking inspection of the main campus, branch campus, and another potential expansion site gave Secretary Phillips a shared vision of the exponential growth needs of Stevens College. The personal visit and interest displayed by the Commonwealth is a welcome and encouraging incentive, indicating that Stevens College is on the accelerated fast track in technical training for the qualified students of Pennsylvania. 6 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
to the training they received through our new home, hands-on construction program. The experience gained by the students performing live work is an immeasurable asset to carry forth to their future employers, and we need your financial help to provide and continue the Stevens experience for incoming students for years to come. Our Building Committee needs your strong partnership and financial support in helping the Thaddeus Stevens Foundation purchase more building lots for the immediate future. Our goal is to raise $350,000 for land acquisition, which seems to be the going price for 6-8 lots. This is a most worthy cause and your contribution can help to assure the building program will live on. We appeal to our alumni and friends of the College as you participate in our upcoming annual giving campaign to please consider making an extra monetary gift for the purchase of land. Your contribution of support can help change the life of a young person. You, and only you, know if you can share a small portion of your prosperity. Our cause is just and our appeal is sincere. Your financial participation isn’t only tax deductible; it embraces the holiday spirit of giving in knowing that you helped to make a positive difference in someone else’s life. Thank you for your consideration and may you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. Your comments of interest would be most welcomed. I can be reached at the Foundation Office 717-295-9666. Respectfully,
Alex B. Munro Executive Director
Happenings in Academic Affairs Dr. William Thompson, Vice President
New Curriculum Development Process at the College
For the development of new programs, and for major revisions of existing programs, the College has adopted a nationally recognized process called DACUM. DACUM, an acronym for Developing A Curriculum, is a quick yet highly valid job analysis technique. The DACUM process is used to determine the competencies that should be addressed in a training curriculum for a specific occupation. It is based on three premises: (1) expert workers can better describe their job than anyone else, (2) any job can be effectively described in terms of the competencies or tasks that successful workers in that occupation perform, and (3) the specific knowledge, skills, attitudes and tools required by workers in order to correctly perform their tasks can also be described. Fundamentally, the DACUM process is brainstorming in a wellorganized, step-by-step manner. The process requires a panel of 5 to 9 expert workers in the occupation being analyzed, a qualified DACUM facilitator, and a recorder. During the DACUM work session the facilitator systematically guides the panel members through brainstorming and consensus-reaching discussions to describe their job in terms of main duties and specific tasks. The result of the DACUM process is a chart or profile that shows the duties and tasks performed in the occupation. The profile also lists necessary worker traits and attitudes, general skills and knowledge, and the tools and equipment the worker uses. During the Fall 2012 semester, three programs have employed the DACUM process.
New and Revised Programs for Fall 2013
The Residential Remodeling program was developed using the DACUM process. The program is planned as an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program, and will incorporate a required internship of all students. Students who are enrolled in the program will study many of the basic carpentry skills inherent in that program, but will direct their hands-on activities in private and community repairs, alterations, and improvements. The new program will reside in the Naval Reserve Building near the Branch campus. The Industrial Maintenance program used the DACUM process to help develop its curriculum. Like the Residential Remodeling program, students in the Industrial Maintenance program will work toward an AAS degree. The program will include a core set of courses which will be required of all students, but will provide specialized courses that students can elect to complete their degree. What makes it unique is that it will only be available in the evening hours. Incumbent workers from local industry will enroll as part-time or full-time students to pursue the specific skills needed for their job. Graphic Communications and Printing Technology used the DACUM process to help redirect the program to better meet the needs of industry and the students. With industry moving more toward digital technology, more emphasis needed to be made in that direction. It was also planned to eliminate some of the older technology and processes from the curriculum.
Other Programs for Future Development
Three new programs are on the drawing board for development and introduction in Fall 2014. These include Water Treatment and Management, Welding Technology, and Diesel Mechanics. In addition, programs such as Building Maintenance, Computer Software Engineering Technology, and Construction Supervision and Management will follow in the new future.
Special Notice - Help Wanted! The restoration of the Mellor auditorium is still on the priority list. Construction will commence when the $300,000-$400,000 funding goal is reached. We’re off to a slow start, but we’re confident supporting interest will grow. When the last nail is driven and the last picture is hung, you’ll know that we just preserved a very important part of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology’s 107-year history. Upon completion, the auditorium will be renamed the Lydia Hamilton Smith Gallery, which will capture the life of Lydia and the women of Stevens during those early days of transformation from an all-male college to a co-ed institution. Preservation of the past produces value conservation for the future. I invite you to come aboard and be a supporting partner of making history with the Thaddeus Stevens Foundation.
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Development News
Allen E. Tate, Director of Development
Join Us in Shaping the Future Recently, I had the opportunity to attend one of the College’s Technology Program Advisory Council Meetings. This is a group of business and industry representatives that meets with the Stevens faculty of a technical program to provide valuable input on the state of their particular industry, employment trends, training and curriculum suggestions, new technology and equipment that the College should consider, and strategies for growth and support of both the department and the industry. This group traditionally meets twice a year. Each of the College’s 17 technical programs has such an advisory committee. The theme of this meeting quickly turned to the challenges their industry face in employing enough trained employees to meet their staffing needs. With many “Baby Boomers” retiring, there are fewer trained technical replacements available. This shortage is a concern that can severely hinder their company’s competitive balance locally and globally. They identified the needs and a call to action: 1) The lack of career awareness by high school students, parents and high school guidance counselors; 2) the need for business and industry representatives to actively meet with students at schools and also with their guidance counselors, educating them on the opportunities in technical careers; 3) the need for business and industry to better market themselves as employers of choice with exciting and well- paying, high demand careers; 4) the need to provide opportunities for students to experience these jobs, not just read about them; and 5) demonstrate support by establishing collaborative partnerships with secondary and postsecondary colleges and programs that can encourage and shape these students for the future.
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We, at Stevens, are in a position to facilitate such changes and affect the outcomes through partnerships. We welcome such an opportunity for individuals, businesses and industries to partner with the College in providing such long-term solutions. We are in the business of educating and training such students to meet these needs. Each of you reading this article has the opportunity to affect such change! At Stevens we offer a myriad of opportunities to partner with the College, faculty and students. As a company or individual you can: donate a new piece of equipment for our labs; provide internships for our students; sponsor MyFutureCareer, an interactive career awareness website initiative demonstrating these jobs; provide scholarships for students to enroll
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in your technology field; provide funding through the EITC Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program to support our technology partnerships with K-12 schools; mentor a student; provide construction materials and equipment needed for the home construction program; provide a speaker for one of the classes or seminar; have a company representative serve on one of the 17 technology Departments Industry Advisory Councils; host one of our technology programs for a tour of your company; provide a corporate grant to help upgrade the College facilities representing your industry; donate to the College’s library to provide industry reference books and materials for student research and support; and be a Thaddeus Stevens Ambassador. These are just a few opportunities where YOU can help. I would be happy to discuss them with you. Only several days had passed after the above meeting when a local guidance counselor visited my office with a guest from Grad PA. Without knowing about the other meeting, they echoed how high schools need to find ways to encourage students to enter technology careers in the industry sector. They know the need exists and they, too, were looking for answers. As an alumnus of Thaddeus Stevens, a friend, a business, industry or governmental agency you have the opportunity to facilitate the answer to these needs through your various resources, networks, influence and partnerships. Without your commitment there will be no answer; no graduate to fill the shoes of that retiring Baby Boomer; that piece of equipment for them on which to train; or the soft spoken words of a mentor….. I care. Won’t you Join Us in Shaping the Future?
Note: If you would like to further explore your involvement with Thaddeus Stevens College, Allen Tate can be reached by e-mail tate@stevenscollege.edu or by phone – 717-391-7285
Cover Story Back in May, the Stevens Alumni Office received an email from Sgt. Pete Cassarly ’08 (Carpentry) informing us that he was serving at a combat outpost in Afghanistan. He indicated that they have a tradition of flying various flags at the outpost and, when the flag is taken down, the base issues a certificate stating the flag was flown in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the dates it was flown. He asked if we would want to send him a Stevens flag. Since Stevens doesn’t have an actual flag, we sent one of our light post banners to Pete. We just received word from Pete that the flag was flown for the month of September, but he was unable to get a good photo of it on
the flagpole so he had a photo of him holding it instead (our cover photo). Pete emailed us this photo from Afghanistan with the following note: “Someone sent me the link of the July newsletter awhile ago I didn’t know you guys had anything about me in there. I figured I would just tell you a little more about what I’m doing or what has been going on. I am a Sergeant/team leader deployed with the 420th Engineer/Route Clearance Company out of Indiana, Pa. I am a Combat Engineer and our mission is to clear routes to provide freedom of maneuver for ISAF and Afghan forces. We deployed back in January and have a few more months left. It’s been pretty
rough lately so I haven’t had a chance to email since I got the flag in the mail. I have until January or early February and when I get home I will bring the flag and the certificate down to Lancaster. Thanks!” Naturally, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is proud of all of our graduates as they exhibit their technical skills both here and abroad. Stevens extends a special thank you to Sgt. Cassarly for his dedicated services to the United States of America Armed Forces. His loyalty to his alma mater was most honoring by displaying the Thaddeus Stevens banner of technical excellence halfway around the globe on the foreign soil of Afghanistan.
Thaddeus Stevens College Hosts First Paul Cameron Invitational/EPAC Cross Country Championship
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology hosted the first ever Paul Cameron Invitational/Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (EPAC) Cross Country Championships on October 13, 2012. Five teams, including Thaddeus Stevens ran in the meet held at Lancaster County’s Central Park. Teams who participated in this year’s race include Lackawanna Community College, Luzerne County Community College, Community College of Philadelphia, Valley Forge Military College, Williamson Trade and Thaddeus Stevens College. The top three finishers and their times for the men were: Rich Hall – 30:17 (Thaddeus Stevens College), Colin Myers – 31:20 (Valley Forge) and Jacob Outland – 32:00 (Valley Forge). Result for other Thaddeus Stevens men included Mike Carr (9), Kyle Sipe (12), Josue Rajas (18), Charles Ufkes (20), Christy Steed (22), Justin Brandt (30), Tim Deshong (36) and Dan Weaver (37). The top three finishers and their times for the women were: Kieshandra Philips – 22:51 (Lackawanna), Olivia Lee – 22:52 (Valley Forge) and
Stacy Desir – 24:04 (Lackawanna). Results for Thaddeus Stevens women included K. Sexton (6) and Liz Hornberger (7). Overall for the men, the top three teams were (1) Valley Forge Military College, (2) Thaddeus Stevens College and (3) Williamson Trade. Overall for the women Luzerne Community College took first place. Also at this meet, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology recognized Mr. Paul Cameron by naming the race in his honor. Mr. Cameron was a long-time employee of the College serving in many capacities, including Vice President of Student Services and Head Coach of the Cross Country team. Mr. Cameron was inducted into the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Athletic Hall of Fame on September 28 as an individual, and the 1980-81 Cross Country team he coached was also inducted. Due to his tireless support for Cross Country and athletics in general at the College, this home meet will be renamed in his honor. The Tower • 2012 Fall 9
Homecoming 2012
Saturday, September 29th wrapped up a full week of special Homecoming activities for Stevens students and brought many alumni, parents, and others to campus for the annual Homecoming and Family Day. Students set up a spectacular street fair for children on the front lawn, with games and contests, face painting, and a chance to meet the Stevens mascot, “Champ.” The Annual Alumni Association Car Cruise brought in a record number of cars and stretched the length of the Mellor front lawn. There were some great vehicles on display; congratulations to the winners of each of 10 categories!
Chet Knight ‘56
John Hackash ‘63
Homecoming halftime activities included crowning of this year’s King and Queen, Elizabeth Hornberger (Architecture) and Brandon Devlin (Collision Repair), recognition of the “alumni” of the Adopt-a-Kindergarten program, and reunions for the Classes of 1987 and 1972 football teams. The highlight of the day, however, was an incredible performance by the Bulldog football team. The Bulldogs defeated Gattaca by a score of 35-32. The Bulldog defense played a stellar game and the offense line held an explosive Gattaca team back to enable our Bulldogs to pull out the win. We had a terrific Homecoming event this year – and we hope to see YOU next year!
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Please Join Us for the 22nd Annual Career Fair! Thursday, February 14, 2013 ~ 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Greetings Graduates! Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our 22nd Annual Career Fair! Whether you are an employer wishing to recruit Thaddeus Stevens students/graduates or a graduate looking for employment in your field, please join us! Since 1913, Stevens has been supplying contractors, business, and industry with some of the finest technical people in the country. For the past 20 years, we have created a unique Career Fair concept by bringing industry from across Pennsylvania together under one roof to meet and connect with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology students, graduates, and alumni. The Career Fair has grown over the years to reach record numbers of exhibitors, many of whom are Stevens’ Alumni themselves, and we are looking forward to our biggest event yet! For more information, please visit the Career Fair page of our website at www.stevenscollege.edu/careerfair As always, feel free to contact me with any question you may have. Enjoy your day and I look forward to seeing you in February!
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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS & DONOR RECOGNITION DINNER Thanks to the kindness of many generous donors, 44 students were awarded scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Students had an opportunity to meet and interact with their benefactors at the annual Scholarship Awards & Donor Recognition Dinner that was held at the MAC on the evening of September 13, 2012. Named scholarships that were presented are listed below:
Sincerely, Laurie Grove Director of Career Services 717-396-7188 grove@stevenscollege.edu
Astro Machine Scholarship
E. Ann Klein Scholarship
Barley Family Scholarship
Lancaster BIA Scholarship
Michael Bartone Memorial Scholarship
Lancaster County Code Association Scholarship
Becoming the Sum of One Scholarship George Brody Scholarship Freddy Bustaque Scholarship Thomas J. Cence Endowed Scholarship Bryan K. Frantz Memorial Scholarship Earl Hagy Scholarship S. Dale High Endowed Scholarship Greg T. Kissinger Scholarship
Walter Lorenz Scholarship Pryor Neuber Scholarship Earl F. “Kelly” Rebman Scholarship Willis Shenk Endowed Scholarship Susquehanna Litho Scholarship Weaver Energy Scholarship Williams Gas Pipeline Scholarship General Fund Scholarship
Lehigh Heights Finishing Touches This past March, the Class of 2012 masonry students, under the supervision of Mr. Darrell Fisher, completed the foundation for our first single-family home. This foundation begins the completion of the Lehigh Heights development consisting of six duplexes and one single-family residence. The new 1,800-plus square foot single-family home will include amenities such as; third floor master bathroom, second floor laundry room, split lower foyer with a powder room, single car garage and a future finished family room. During the summer months the final drafting plans were completed by Kyle Ford ‘13 using AutoCAD and Mr. Byers’ original drafted design. Mr. Bill Chambers ‘78 was very instrumental in the engineering calculations required for the structural steel that supports the main beam in the basement and the elevated beam over the garage. The elevated beam over the garage was the most challenging since this beam serves two purposes of carrying the frame and brick veneer for the back half of the second floor wall. Mr. Andrew Snavely has joined the Carpentry department fulltime this summer. He is the son of emeritus carpentry instructor George Snavely. Andy brings many years of extensive building and remodeling experience and we are pleased to have him working with the afternoon sophomore carpentry students. Mr. Randy Eberly has joined the Masonry department filling a one year emergency position created with the departure of Mr. Darrell Fisher who took a teaching position in the state of West Virginia. Randy brings many years of experience with his work in the masonry union. Students in each area of construction learning will begin new updated tasks to fulfill the requirements of this newly designed project. It is definitely an exciting time to be in the Construction Division at the College. Our programs are still very appreciative of the donors and supporters of the student-built housing project. We are excited about the future of this program! Charles T. Byers ‘79
If you would like to receive information on establishing a scholarship at, please contact the Foundation office at 717-295-9666.
The Annual Report 2011 - 2012
Dear Alumni and Friends: The Thaddeus Stevens Foundation closed the 2011-2012 Annual Fund campaign with confidence and optimism that we are on a strong course of growth and support for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Despite ongoing concerns about the nation’s economic climate, our alumni, corporate partners and friends have demonstrated their ongoing commitment to the College and its mission of educating Pennsylvania’s young men and women in critically needed trade and technical skills. We are energized and excited as we approach a new year of annual giving. With your continued support, we’re confident the Thaddeus Stevens Foundation is going to experience record donations in the coming months. Thank you for your philanthropy and for helping Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology change the lives of young men and women through technical education. Our heritage of technical excellence and a fulfilling mission continues because of your thoughtful generosity. Respectfully,
Total No. of Donors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Total Dollar Amount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $436,093
Unrestricted & Restricted Gifts
Alumni Number of gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Amount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $112,133 Corporations/Foundations Number of gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Amount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $246,541 Faculty/Staff Number of gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Amount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,154 Friends/Other Number of gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Amount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,150 Parents Number of gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Amount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,815 Trustees/Former Trustees Number of gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Amount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,300
Alex B. Munro Executive Director
Gifts-In-Kind
Please note: Donations listed in this annual report were received during the fiscal year July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
Number of gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Total Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110,598
THE THADDEUS STEVENS FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Yurchak, Jr. ’60, President R. Hilton Foore ’54, Vice President Vincent J. Lattanzio ’78, Treasurer Warren S. Taylor ’79, Secretary Richard T. Altrichter ‘61 Moe A. Barry ‘71 Deron D. Benedict ‘89 Stevens C. Black ‘84
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Brian S. Davidson ‘04 M. Wade Groff ‘54 Thomas J. Kenyon ‘56 Ronda M. Rice ‘12 Donald E. Testerman ‘74 D. Scott Trower ‘80 David B. Wolf ‘85 Joseph J. Wysock, III ‘06
Giving By Gift Club Heritage Society ($50,000 - $99,999) Thomas J. Cence
Masters Society ($25,000 - $49,999) Robert Fanelli The High Foundation La ncaster County Community Foundation Willis W. Shenk
Tower Society ($10,000 - $24,999) Brossman Charitable Foundation Cargas Systems, Inc. DDORA Foundation Fulton Financial Advisors Ruth Mellinger PPL TE Connectivity The James Hale Steinman Foundation The John Frederick Steinman Foundation
Cornerstone Society ($5,000 - $9,999) Armstrong Foundation Michael Bartone Benefit Fund Wayne Deibler PNC Financial Services Pryor E. Neuber Charitable Trust UGI
1905 Society ($2,500 - $4,999) William Adams Astro Machine Works National Penn Bank Susquehanna Bank
President’s Society ($1,000 - $2,499) Roger Brown Capital Advantage Insurance Co. Chip Cargas
Cargill, Inc. Leigh Earnshaw Exelon Corporation M/M Terry Frantz Gooding Group Foundation Jeffrey Hackman Kline Services, Inc. Lancaster BIA Vince Lattanzio George Lockett Robert Lorenz James A. Martin Al Pryzbylkowski Earl Rebman Rettew Associates James Scheuren David Schwanger Roy Simmers William Starr Susquehanna Litho Foundation Williams Foundation David Wolf
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($500 - $999) Diann Duffy Fulton Bank M. Wade Groff Simon Herbert Paul Hoffer IBM Foundation Frederick Light Patricia Meley Vincent Miles Eldon Mills Pflumm Contractors, Inc. Duane Reitz Richard Rousseau Joachim Schmidt James Spoo Robert Stanziola Worley & Obetz
Charter Club ($250 – $499) Moe Barry Scott Breininger Mary Butt DenTech, Inc. R. Hilton Foore GE Foundation Ted Gregg William Griscom James Hoy
Philip Lehman George Lower Rodrick Miller PSEA Safe Harbor Water Power Co. Harold Stauffer Dylan Steinfelt William Zimmerman
Bulldog Club ($125 - $249) Diane Ambruso Richard Baublitz John Branas Terry Brendle Jim Brison Frederick Brumbach Paul Buhay Larry Chubb Dana Clough Jeff Deascenti Charles Decker Michael DeGroft R. Joseph Dolbin Thomas Donan Scott Fisher John Geiser William Gilpin Earnest Gordon Lowell Graver Marlin Guigley Galen Helsel Robert Hetrick J.W. Mumper Construction Dale Johnson Anthony Karwacki Paul Knaub Stanley Kost Michael Lare James Latimer Steve Latta Ronny Lewis Michael Liskey John Marino E. Scott Martin Gary McCarthy Landis Moyer Robert Naugle Frank Petrachonis Aaron Pychinka Bernard Radocha Nicholas Readinger Darwin Reese Rice & Rice R. Gary Robinson Brian Royer
Keith Schmick Ronald Schwalm Jay Shank Timothy Shirk Darrin Spann Jack Spotts Glenn Stehman Stephen Stoner Andy & Betty Tompos Robert Vetter Mark Wagner John Weber Ray Wentz Thomas West John Wetzel Brian Wills David Witherite Daniel Yohn
Apprentice Club (Up to $124) Mary Anne Adams Joseph Addabbo AFSCME Local 2540 Joseph Allen Allstate Giving Campaign Derek Althouse Richard Altrichter Curtis Anderson Steve Artz M/M Eric Athey Michael Baron William Bartolomei Thomas Beck Jason Benedick Gretchen Berkheimer Robert Bittenbender Patricia Brown Edward Bruker John Brumbaugh Donald Burns Joseph Butcavage Louis Caparro M/M Scott Christie Rita Clark Clayton E. Gerlach, Inc. Robert Coldren John Connors Barbara Cooper Bob & Sharon Cooper Cooper Printing Thomas Dennes Frank Dieter Benjamin Douts Lynn Dumas Eagle View Family Cares Fund The Tower • 2012 Fall 15
John Eichelberger Robert Elston James Faust Marvin Fishel Martin Flegel Ronald Ford G. Craig Forney M/M Ronald Funk Donald Gallagher Helen Goncalves-Rouse Laurie Grove Douglas Guise James Hall Kimberly Hitchcock Patricia Hopson-Shelton Kelly Houck Thomas Husted Thomas Jobe M/M Donald Johnson Paul Junas Kellogg’s Kevin Kern David Kneller Keith Kreider Stiney Kruel M/M Ronald Landon
Josephine LaRose David Lawrence Jason Lorgan Dean Lowry LRC Staff M/M Nelson Lund Charles Lydamore Cornelius Mahoney James Maley Christopher Malocu Manheim Twp. Lions Club Michael McCarroll Linda McCulley James McKeon Victor McLean James Mensch Christine Merena Chris Metzler Salvatore Michenzi John Moyer David Myers M/M Holmes Mylin Shawn Nolt John Oakes Harry Oakill William Offer
David Orledge Penn Harrisburg Deer Club David Pennell M/M Scott Pickard M/M Richard Pickell PMPA MA District Michael Postick Kevin Price Mark Queen John Rakestraw Karen Ramsdale Laura Reyes Peter Rios David Rutt M/M Scott Ryno George Schlemmer Ray Schreckengaust Bruce Schreiner Jere Schuler William Selgrath Joseph Shears Russell Sheldon Jim Shell M/M Andrew Smith M/M James Smith Ronald Snyder
Logan Stark Douglas Stevens M/M Glenn Stoner M/M Marlin Stoner Stoner, Inc. M/M John Strube Gary Swab Joseph Talerico Jane Teuber William Thompson Tyler Toburen Dinh Tran Tram Trinh Dennis Vandermark Joseph Vida Maureen Volland Faye Wetterau Victoria Whitworth Thomas Williams Esther Wolford Ralph Wright Harry Yeich M/M Charles Yetter YWCA of Lancaster Zemco Tool & Die Aaron Ziegler
John Connors John Oakes Michael Postick Bernard Radocha John Rakestraw Roy Simmers
Marlin Guigley Paul Junas John Schoffstall
Alumni Giving by Class Class of 1935 Thomas Cence
Class of 1940 Paul Buhay
Class of 1944
R. Hilton Foore M. Wade Groff John Marino David Myers
Class of 1955
George Lockett
William Gilpin James McKeon Al Pryzbylkowski Jay Shank Glenn Stehman Harry Yeich William Zimmerman
Class of 1949
Class of 1956
Dean Lowry
Class of 1945 Robert Shirey
Class of 1948
Robert Coldren
Roger Brown R. Joseph Dolbin John Wetzel Thomas Williams
Class of 1951
Class of 1957
Leigh Earnshaw
Class of 1950
Robert Naugle
Class of 1953
Lowell Graver Duane Reitz Jack Spotts Raymond Wentz
Class of 1954
Joseph Butcavage
Edward Bruker Wayne Deibler Robert Fanelli Simon Herbert Thomas West
Class of 1958
James Brison Fred Brumbach
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Class of 1959
Joseph Addabbo Marvin Fishel Robert Hetrick Stiney Kruel James Latimer Landis Moyer Joseph Shears David Witherite
Class of 1960
Donald Burns James Faust Eldon Mills David Orledge James Scheuren Gary Swab John Yurchak
Class of 1961
Richard Altrichter Larry Chubb Charles Decker
Class of 1962
Dale Johnson Christopher Malocu Gary McCarthy Darwin Reese Ronald Schwalm William Selgrath John Weber
Class of 1963
John Brumbaugh Mark Queen
Class of 1964
Galen Helsel Harry Oakill R. Gary Robinson Joachim Schmidt In memory of Charles Warsing
Class of 1965
Frank Dieter Anthony Karwacki George Lower
Class of 1966 Paul Knaub
James Maley Robert Stanziola
Class of 1967 Dana Clough Thomas Jobe Philip Lehman James Martin Ralph Wright
Class of 1968
John Branas Frank Petrachonis George Schlemmer
Class of 1969
G. Craig Forney
Class of 1971 Moe Barry James Mensch
Class of 1972
Douglas Guise Michael McCarroll John Moyer Keith Schmick James Spoo
Class of 1973
Jeffrey Deascenti Cornelius Mahoney David Pennell Dennis Vandermark
Class of 1974
Michael Baron Scott Fisher Earnest Gordon Robert Vetter
Class of 1975
William Bartolomei
Class of 1976
Class of 1986
Class of 1977
Class of 1987
Paul Hoffer Ronald Snyder Brian Wills
Robert Elston John Geiser Keith Kreider Harold Stauffer
Class of 1978
Richard Baublitz Stanley Kost Vincent Lattanzio Peter Rios
Class of 1979
Kevin Kern Bruce Schreiner
Class of 1980 Dinh Tran Scott Trower
Class of 1981
Mary Butt Joseph Allen David Lawrence Ronny Lewis Scott Martin
Class of 1982
Scott Breininger Louis Caparro Kevin Price
Class of 1984 Steve Artz
Class of 1985 David Rutt David Wolf
Mike Lare Darrin Spann Mark Wagner
Vincent Miles
Class of 1989 Rodrick Miller
Class of 1990
Class of 2001
Benjamin Douts Aaron Pychinka Brian Royer Douglas Stevens
Class of 2003
Michael DeGroft Dylan Steinfelt
Class of 2004
Michael Liskey
Jason Benedick Martin Flegel
Class of 1993
Class of 2005
Thomas Husted
Class of 1994 James Hoy
John Eichelberger Tyler Toburen Aaron Ziegler
Class of 1995
Class of 2006
Gretchen Berkheimer Kelly Houck
Daniel Yohn
Class of 1996
Thomas Donan
Shawn Nolt Russell Sheldon Timothy Shirk
Class of 1997
Class of 2008 Class of 2010
Curtis Anderson
Class of 2011
Salvatore Michenzi
Charles Lydamore Tram Trinh
Class of 1998
Class of 2012
Jim Shell
Class of 1999
Terry Brendle David Kneller Nicholas Readinger
Derek Althouse William Offer Logan Stark
Class of 2000 James Hall Joseph Talerico
Restricted Gifts NAMED SCHOLARSHIP GIFTS
Michael Bartone Benefit Fund Michael Bartone Memorial Scholarship Roger J. Brown George Brody Scholarship Tom Cence Thomas J. Cence Scholarship Diann Duffy Beatrice & Francis Thompson Scholarship M/M Terry Frantz Bryan K. Frantz Memorial Scholarship Jeffrey Hackman Astro Machine Scholarship E. Ann Klein Trust Fund E. Ann Klein Automotive Scholarship Lancaster Building Industry Foundation
BIA Scholarship Robert Lorenz Walter Lorenz Scholarship Arlene E. & Pryor R. Neuber Charitable Trust Earl F. Rebman Earl F. “Kelly” Rebman Memorial Scholarship Willis Shenk Willis W. Shenk Scholarship Susquehanna Litho Foundation The Williams Foundation Williams Gas Pipeline Scholarship YWCA of Lancaster Rebman Memorial Scholarship
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP GIFTS Mary Butt Robert Stanziola
BRICK & TILE WALL PROJECT Derek Althouse Victor McLean M/M Scott Ryno
BRICK & TILE WALL PROJECT In Memory of Marvin Stoner M/M Scott Christie Rita Clark Lynn Dumas J.W. Mumper Construction Penn Harrisburg Deer Club
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Karen Ramsdale M/M Glenn Stoner M/M Marlin Stoner Stephen Stoner Eagle View Family Cares M/M Nelson Lund Jane Teuber
BRENDAN MELEY ‘03 MEMORIAL AWARD Helen Goncalves-Rouse Jason Lorgan Patricia Meley Victoria Whitworth Esther Wolford Laura Reves
OTHER STUDENT AWARDS Clayton E. Gerlach, Inc. PMPA MA District Roy Simmers Zemco Tool & Die
EITC FUND
Capital Advantage Insurance Co. Cargill, Inc. Fulton Bank National Penn Bank PNC Financial Services PPL Susquehanna Bank UGI
WORKFORCE TRAINING LAB
The James Hale Steinman Foundation The John Frederick Steinman Foundation TE Connectivity
LYDIA HAMILTON SMITH GALLERY William Adams Jeffrey Deascenti Patricia Hopson-Shelton PPL
OTHER RESTRICTED GIFTS
Armstrong Foundation Dual Enrollment Fund Astro Machine Works The President’s Fund The Brossman Charitable Foundation Dual Enrollment Fund Cargas Systems The Cargas Fund The DDORA Foundation Craftsmanship Apprentice Fund The High Foundation Welding Lab Lancaster County Community Foundation MyFuture Career Fund Vince Miles ’87 (F) The Dr. Vince Miles African American Collection PNC Foundation MyFuture Career Fund PPL 18 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
K-12 Initiatives Duane Reitz ‘53 The God Fund The President’s Fund David Schwanger The Ben Wisler Fund Roy Simmers ‘58 The God Fund David Wolf ‘85 The God Fund
MEMORIALS / HONORARY GIFTS Joachim Schimdt In memory of Charles Warsing ‘64 M/M James Smith In memory of Richard Black ‘42
GIFTS IN MEMORY OF HARRY NORTON ‘48 M/M Eric Athey Patricia Brown M/M Ronald Funk M/M Donald Johnson M/M Ronald Landon M/M Holmes Mylin M/M Scott Pickard M/M Richard Pickell M/M Andrew Smith M/M John Strube M/M Charles Yetter
LEGACY CLUB MEMBERS
The following individuals have made a commitment to support the perpetuity of the Thaddeus Stevens Foundation by investing in a charitable gift annuity. We thank them for sharing a portion of their prosperity for the Foundation’s mission of support to Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Ray and Lois Barber William (D) and Laura Dunkelberger G. Yale and Jane Eastman Robert and Alison Fanelli Jack (D) and Ruth Herscovitz Ruth Mellinger Thomas (D) and Mary Jane Wentz
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Allstate Giving Campaign Exelon Corporation GE Foundation IBM Foundation Johnson & Johnson Kellogg’s PPL Safe Harbor Water Power TE Connectivity
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR HOUSING PROJECT PARTNERS Glen-Gery Corporation Hajoca Corporation Hegeman’s Landscaping HVAC Distributors, Inc. Johnstone Supply New Holland Concrete Rohrer’s Quarry Two Dudes Painting Yale Electric Supply Yeager Supply, Inc.
OTHER NON-CASH DONATIONS Dan’s Pro Shop / John Weber College Store Davco Advertising Materials for MET DenTech, Inc. Dust Collection System Materials Helen Hahn Machine Tools Kristine Hollingsworth Computer Software/Equipment Horton Brasses, Inc. Cabinetmaking Program Rolling Rock Building Stone, Inc. Fieldstone for Masonry Program Ross Technology Corp. Solar PV System John Schoffstall 1965 Buick Wildcat M/M Charles Swisher Machine Tools Scott Trower Piano for Student Activitities Yoder Industries, LLC Solar PV System Yurchak Printing Car Raffle Tickets
Herr Foods, Inc. Adam Kushner Lapp Electric Service, Inc. Vince Lattanzio NRG Controls Pepperidge Farm PPL Al & Jean Pryzbylkowski Rainbow Dinner Theater Marvin Roberts Judy Munro R-V Industries, Inc. Reading Phillies Sight & Sound Simeral Construction Roy Simmers Glenn Souders Strine Printing Swedish Motors TastyKake Allen Tate TIMET Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP Tudbinks Greenhouse Turkey Hill Dairies, Inc. WDGBT, PC Sophia Weibel WLAN-FM Wohlsen Construction Yurchak Printing, Inc.
STEVENS SCRAMBLE SPONSORS AND AUCTION CONTRIBUTORS Autumn Run Woodworking
Moe Barry DenTech, Inc. Eckert Seamans The Eden Resort Evans Candy Fulton Financial Advisors Greg & Karolyn Gehman Gerry Ganse Gooding Group Foundation Granite Run Group/Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Greater PA Carpenter JATC Greiner Industries, Inc. Hershey Entertainment High Hotels/Hampton Inn Hollinger Lawn & Turf Mountville M. Wade Groff Land Grant Surveyors Lift, Inc. The Tower • 2012 Fall 19
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