2017 Annual Awards Banquet

    05.16.17 | TSCT News

    Lancaster, PA - Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology honored students on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the College’s Annual Academic Awards Banquet. Students were recognized for their achievements in areas of general study and their program of study. The College also recognized several students with special awards.

    American History
    (Outstanding Student) Rachel L. Waddell

    Construction Electrician

    (Most Outstanding) Xuanzhao Chen

    (Most Technically Competent) Myranda M. Fulton

    Computer Information Systems

    (Outstanding Student) Jonathan T. Scott

    Electrical Technology

    (Outstanding ELEC Student & The Gordon Van Zandt Memorial Award) Ruben Maldonado

    (Outstanding Electrical Student & The Class of 1939 Electrical Shop Award) Bryce R. McIndoe 

    (Outstanding Service to Electrical Technology (AM Class) Kyle W. Kroptavich

    (Outstanding Service to Electrical Technology PM Class) Stephanie J. Mekhail

    (Most Sought-After in Electrical Technology AM Class) Aaron M. Imoden 

    (Most Sought-After in Electrical Technology PM Class) Meredith L. Bock 

    Economics

    (Outstanding Students)
    Danny Hernandez
    Jordan S. Esbenshade 
    Amanda L. Reider

    Electronic Engineering Technology 

    (Outstanding Electronic Engineering Student) Steven Zimmerman

    English
    (Outstanding Student) 
    Connor J. Romanic

    Engineering CAD Technology (Highest GPA - Donated by SME) Connor J. Romanic 
    (Most Technical Growth) 
    John D. Lutz

    (Service to the Engineering CAD Technology Program) Steven

    Mathematics
    (Outstanding Students)
    Brandon O. Pearce
    Cordell T. Stauffer

    Electro-Mechanical Technology 

    (Outstanding Electro-Mechanical Technology Student) Cody R. Longstreth 

    Science (Outstanding Student) Marci A. Beggs

    Graphic Communications & Printing Technology

    (Excellence in Printing) Abigail G. Martin

    (Excellence in Graphic Communications) Andrew J. Keena
    (Excellence in Graphic Communications) Allison R. Welch

    (Outstanding Student) Cheyanne E. Kasmierski

    (Outstanding Student) Nathan M. weidinger

    Social Sciences (Outstanding Students) 
    Jared C. Weathers

    Justin D. Oberhotlzer

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology 

    (Highest GPA) Ryan M. Vukasta

    (Excellence in HVAC Day Class) Colby W. Wiet

    (Outstanding Student Day Class) Bayley J. Davis

    (Service & Willingness to Help Others) Christian Xentaras

    (Technical Competency) Shawn V. Maffei

    (Outstanding Student Evening Class) Donald C. Whitaker

    (Excellence in HVAC Evening Class) Christopher I. Ochenreider

    Architectural Technology (Highest Overall GPA) Michael C. McHugh
    (Program & Professional Role Model) Alcides K. Rios

    (Outstanding CAD Proficiency) Michael C. McHugh) 

    Machine Tool & Computer Aided Manufacturing

    (Highest GPA) Eric A. Nelson
    (Technical Competency) Carl L. Koprowski
    (Technical Competency - Donated by Machine Alumni Student) Dalton A. Koch

    Automotive Technology (Rosser Memorial Award - Highest GPA) Humberto Trevino

    (Shepherd Memorial Award - High GPA) Starlin U. Light

    (Most Technically Competent) William A. Follmer 

    Mechanical Engineering Technology

    (Highest GPA/Donated by MindTrust Engineering LLC & SME) Rafael P. Uhle
    (Technical Competency) 
    Shane W. Seace

    (Technical Competency/Theodore Hirsh Award) Mark A. Schnupp

    Business Administration (Highest GPA) Danny Hernandez

    (Program & Professional Role Model (Charles E. Taft) 

    Metals Fabrication & Welding Technology

    (Graduating Sophomore with Highest Overall GPA & Demonstrating Professionalism in the Field Morning Class) Andrew C. Aument

    (Graduating Sophomore with Highest Technical GPA & Demonstrating Leadership Skills and Professionalism in the Field Morning Class) Noel B. Enright 

    (Graduating Sophomore with Outstanding Technical GPA & Demonstrating Professionalism in the Field, Morning Class) Benjamin T. Stauffer

    (Graduating Sophomore with Highest Overall GPA & Demonstrating Professionalism in the Field, Afternoon Class) Derek S. Mable

    (Graduating Sophomore with Highest Technical GPA & Demonstrating Leadership Skills & Professionalism in the Field) Ryan D. King

    (Graduating Sophomore with Outstanding Technical GPA & Demonstrating Professionalism in the Field, Morning Class) Roderich K. Saatman

    Cabinetmaking & Wood Technology (Outstanding Craftsmanship/High GPA) John P. Kruis

    (High GPA) Matthew A. Wootten

    (Creativity & Service) Noah Q. Grundon

    Plumbing Technology

    (Most Technically Competent) Ryan W. Blythe

    (Most Technically Competent) Derek A Sieck

    (Most Improved) Samuel J. Martino

     

    Carpentry Technology
    (Highest GPA - Morning Class) Jesse C. Frank

    (Most Outstanding - Morning Class) Daniel J. Taylor

    (Most Improved - Morning Class) Zachary D. Toth

    (Paul L. Simmers Award - Morning Class) Patrick T. Hughes

    (Highest GPA/Dedication) Matthew Momose
    (Academic Excellence & Dedication) Eric S. Shirley

    (Most Improved & Dedication) Markus J. Denney 

    Residential Remodeling Technology

    (Highest Overall GPA) Jeremy B. Bohan

    (Most Outstanding) Joseph W. Geraghy

    (Most Technically Competent) David L. Abbadusky

    (Most Improved) Anthony J. Dickinson 

     

     

    Collision Repair Technology

    (Highest GPA) Justin M. Taylor

    (Most Technically Competent) Daniel P. King

    (Most Technically Competent) Stewart P. Devaney

    Water & Environmental Technology

    (Highest GPA) Marci A. Beggs

    Computer Networking & Systems Administration 

    (High GPA) Susan C. Hershey

    (Most Technically Competent) Brandon O. Peace

    (Most Technical Growth) Susan C. Hershey

    (Most Proficient Application Developer) Owen D. Musser

    (Brendan W. Meley '03 Memorial Award - CNSA Freshman Showing Promise & Potential) Evan W. Templin

    Welding Technology

    (Highest GPA) Francis C. Manroe Jr.

    (Most Technically Competent) Nicolas S. Henry

    (Most Improved) Mikael D. Eckhart

    (Perfect Attendance) Gage J. Lovekin

     

    Masonry Technology

    (Highest GPA) Joshua M. Huneke

    (Stefan L. Facenda Memorial Award) Erik F. Spitzenberger

    (Most Improved) Eric Burnish

    (Most Technically Competent) Joshua M. Huneke

    (Frank Mamrak Memoriral Award) Ryan C. Leach

    Donald W. Jones Award 
    Highest GPA - Stephanie J. Mekhail, Donald-Craig W. whitaker, Steven Zimmerman

    James H. Hartzell Award
    Student Showing greatest scholastic and personal improvement - Marci A. Beggs

    Kenneth W. Schuler Award
    Outstanding Student pursuing further education - Brandon O. Pearce

    Student Alumni Award 
    Graduate for his/her outstanding qualifications in leadership, character & scholarship. Selected by Faculty - Samantha E. Nocheck

    Thaddeus Stevens College Service Award
    Student who best exemplifies the Spirit of Volunteerism and Community Service within and/or outside of the Stevens community - Samantha E. Nocheck

    Alex B. Munro Diversity Award Valdijah Brown

    2017 Excellence in Teaching Award - James H. Bachman

    This award is given to a full-time member of the faculty who will have completed four years of service to the college by May 2017. Recipients are nominated by faculty, staff and students.

     

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    Thaddeus Stevens would like to thank the commitment of the following companies who provided the gifts for this evenings recipients:

    Alumni Association
    Alumni Foundation, Alex B. Munro
    BAPS
    Beam’s Custom Woodworking Inc.
    Caedan Meley Family
    Colours, Inc.
    Dentech, Inc.
    DesignTek Inc.
    Electrical Class of 1931
    ETEMCO
    Global Time Wizard Clocks & Watches
    Goodhart Sons, Inc – Frank Goodhart Sr.
    Memorial Award
    Gordon Van Zandt Electrial Tech. Award
    ITW North America
    J.E. Quinones & Associates
    Joseph R. Plants (2015’ Electrical Program
    Alumnus)
    Klein Tools
    Klenk Tools
    Lezzer Lumber
    MALCO Tools
    MIAP
    MindTrust Engineering, LLC
    Nailor Memorial Award
    Praxair, Inc.
    Precision Machined Products Assoc
    Rosser Memorial
    Sheperd Memorial
    Sid Harvey’s
    Snavely & Dosch
    Society of Manufacturing Engineers
    Theodore Hirsh Award
    Tom Cence (Foundation)
    Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
    United Electric Supply