ICTC WELCOMES NEW YEAR

(October 23, 2009) . . . As a new year begins at the Indiana County Technology Center many magnificent events are taking place. This year there is a very creative and organized team of students that will be doing their very best to report the news to keep you up to date. Excited about writing this year, the reporters begin their first column by telling you a little bit about themselves.

Kasey Noel, a junior at Blairsville High School, is a first year reporter. She is enrolled in Computer Systems Technology for the second year. Along with being an ICTC reporter, Kasey is a member of Skills USA. She is a twirler for the Blairsville color guard, a member of the track & field, and VIPS. She is also part of her local community Girl Scout troop. Along with all of these activities, Kasey enjoys spending time with her friends, helping people, playing basketball with her little sister, and doing gymnastics. She also enjoys talking. Kasey’s future plans are to attend college.

Rosa Bish is a sophomore at Purchase Line High School. She is enrolled in Health Occupations Technology for the first year at the ICTC. Rosa’s activities include treasurer of Skills USA, FBLA, Varsity Girls basketball and softball. Along with all of these activities, Rosa enjoys hunting, working on her truck, and “mudding “. Her future plans consists of attending college to become an x-ray and ultra-sound technician. She is also interested in working with hospice.

Tara Coleman, is a senior at Marion Center High School and enrolled in the Digital Media Technology for her third year. Tara films varsity football games every Friday for Marion Center and is also a student photographer for several events at the ICTC. She is Vice President of Skills USA and was a member of the Student Government Association at the ICTC for 3 years. Along with all of these activities Tara also enjoys dancing, photography, powder puff football, and hanging out with family and friends.  Her future plans are to attend Westmoreland County Community College and major in photography.

Stephanie Sandolfini is a senior from Homer Center High School and is enrolled in the Digital Media Technology for her third year. Stephanie is a student photographer for several ICTC events and enjoys powder puff football, spending time with her family and friends, listening to music and photography.  Her future plans are to attend Westmoreland County Community College for nursing and photography.  

Autumn Carpenter is a junior from Indiana High School. She is enrolled in Computer Systems Technology for the first year. Autumn enjoys spending time with her friends and working at Penn Towers. Her future plans consist of joining the reserves, and attending IUP to major in elementary education.

The ICTC is beginning the new school year with many new faces among the different program areas. Along with new students, the ICTC has two new instructors to introduce to you.

Mr. Matthew Bornak is instructor to the brand new program Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Before coming to the ICTC, Mr. Bornak was a teacher in Pittsburgh at Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School. When I sat down with Mr. Bornak, he told me that he is very excited to be here and is looking to improve the enrollment in the program by community outreach. HVAC is a new addition this year, and there are a lot of projects and hands-on activities going on, Mr. Bornak tells me that one of his goals is to watch his students be successful.  Outside of the ICTC, Mr. Bornak loves to go cycling, reading, writing, and spending time with family and friends.

Welding Technology also has a new instructor this school year.  The ICTC welcomes Mr. James Allshouse. Before coming to the ICTC, Mr. Allshouse was in active duty army/army reserves, attended Penn College for 4 years receiving his degree in welding, fabrication, and engineering technology. While getting his degree he was employed as a welder. Mr. Allshouse says that the best thing about working here is “giving the students the ability to leave the ICTC and get a very well paying job right out of high school.” He is looking forward to “seeing where his students go” and “can’t wait to see the positive influence he has in their lives.” Mr. Allshouse also shares some hobbies of hunting, playing video games, and spending time with family and friends.

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