Winter 2011 Commencement
Published 12.17.2011
Pennsylvania College of Technology held a commencement ceremony at the Community Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 17, for the nearly 370 students who petitioned to graduate following the Fall 2011 semester. The student speaker was Molly G. Goldsmith, of Liberty, who received an associate degree in forest technology.
Student speaker Molly G. Goldsmith
Alumni honoree Brian M. Webster, with college President Davie Jane Gilmour
A happy occasion manifests itself in a broad wave from one graduate ...
... and more subtle acknowledgements from others
Paul E. Mach, assistant professor of hospitality management/culinary arts, continues a tradition: adding seasonal headgear to his Master Teacher medal and other academic regalia.
Pride abounds across generations.
A smile reflects the celebration of a journey completed.
Speaker Molly G. Goldsmith, with Elliott Strickland Jr., chief student affairs officer
The day is marked with flowers and the company of family.
A student veteran, wearing an honor cord emblematic of his military service, rises to the crowd's heartfelt appreciation.
Domenick S. Schiraldi-Irrera prepares to receive his bachelor’s degree in applied health studies.
Alumni honoree Brian M. Webster with Sharon K. Waters, dean of health sciences (left), and Diane L. Smith, assistant director of nursing
The Worth family gathers around graphic communications graduate Holly L.
Celebration in the air
A graduate soaks in the moment with a loved one while posing for a camera.
The Community Arts Center dons some season's greenings.
Graduates turn their eyes toward the stage – and their futures.
Bachelor-degree recipients concede to a photo while watching for their families to exit the Arts Center.
Joy beams from a graduate’s face.
Entering an awe-inspiring venue
Students proceed to the Community Arts Center.
Human services grads gather for a group photo.
Students anticipate their entry to the commencement ceremonies.
Dean of Hospitality Fred Becker (right) and Eugene M. McAvoy, dean of academic services and first year programs
Newly minted graduates exit the auditorium.
Another milestone moment: President Gilmour turns the tassel of the class representative, signifying her transition from student to alumna.
State Rep. Garth Everett, R-Muncy, a member of the Penn College Board of Directors, joins in the conferral of degrees and certificates upon graduates.