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COMMENCEMENTTWENTY-Third GrAduATiNG ClAss

saturday, May 12, 2018

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College provides its studentswith affordable opportunities to gain the knowledge and skills they

need to be successful in their work, in their day-to-day lives, and in theirpursuit of life-long learning in a supportive, student-oriented environment.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: DR. WALTER J. ASONEVICHWelcome to the Twenty-Third Commencement exercises forPennsylvania highlands Community College.

it is notable that commencement means beginning, and fortoday’s graduates that is the true significance of the day.Today, these men and women have made significantachievements that have positioned them well for thebeginning of the next stage in their careers. Whether we sendthem on to other colleges to pursue bachelor’s, and master’s,and perhaps even doctoral degrees; or send them on tobegin careers in the workforce, providing the region’sbusinesses with new talent to help generate the next stagesin their prosperity, we stop today to celebrate all of the effortand all of the successes that - added together - have broughtthese fine students to this day and this ceremony.

Only those of us who have passed through such tests of our abilities can know howmuch these graduates have given to the task - the late nights reading, the research,the struggle to accept new ideas that push up against old mindsets that were onceso comfortable and snugly lodged in their minds. i know how our graduates haveovercome so many challenges to arrive at this moment as i, too, have spent my daysjuggling work and the classroom and studied late into the night, reducing the time forsleep to a few short hours until i had to awaken at five a.m. to rush off to the job thatpaid for classes and the study and the dream of something better sometime in thefuture.

in a sense, we celebrate a beginning today because these are new people. They areno longer the same as the people who entered our classrooms some time ago, askingus for some tools to assist them with life’s journey. We, who have shepherded theirsearch for something more, something better, can only hope that they have done wellby us. Perhaps we on this stage and the faculty in the audience can humbly believethat we have played a part in building the framework for dreams.

Therefore, today, we celebrate. Tomorrow, we send these fine folk forward, a force tobe reckoned with, a force of human capital designed to improve the world aroundthem because they are improved and ready to make a difference - to build a betterlife for themselves, their families, their communities, their state, and their country.

We will wait, expectantly, for their return some five or ten or twenty years from now toreport on their achievements with - we dream - a note of thanks to us for building thefoundation.

until that day, let us celebrate their triumphs to this point and make this day memorable- wishing these graduates well and knowing that greater achievements await them.

sincerely,

Walter J. Asonevich, Ph. d.President

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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER: KANE STIFFEYKane isaiah dakota stiffey, a 2016 graduate of GreaterJohnstown high school, was born April 18, 1998. Kane isthe son of Jody Altemus and harry stiffey. Kanegraduated high school with honors while serving as astudent-athlete. he applied to Pennsylvania highlandsCommunity College to further his education where he wasawarded the Board of Trustees scholarship.

While a student at Pennsylvania highlands, Kane was anactive member in several organizations and groups. heserved as the student senate President as well as theChair for College senate. Kane helped form the TrojanAmbassadors Club, where he served as President. he wasalso inducted into the National honor society ofleadership and success, a prestigious honor society ofwhich he served as a Co-Vice President.

Kane has devoted countless hours of his time to volunteering at College eventssuch as Family day, safe Trick-or-Treat, open houses, and several others.

Kane intends to return to Pennsylvania highlands as a student of saint Francisuniversity’s 3+1 program, pursuing a Bachelor of science in Organizationalleadership which he plans to take to North Carolina in the future and start afamily.

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COMMENCEMENT PROGRAMORDER OF EXERCISES

PRELUDE Music performed by Ruth Corle

WELCOME Dr. Barbara Zaborowskidean of learning resources and special Assistant to the President

PROCESSIONAL “Pomp and Circumstance” Marches Op. 39 No. 1, Elgar

COLLEGE MARSHAL AND MACE BEARER Yvette MadisonPresident of Faculty senateAssociate Professor, human services

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

INVOCATION Dr. Rev. Tony MyersPastorst. Paul’s Presbyterian Church

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND PLATFORM PARTY Dr. Walter J. AsonevichPresident

GREETINGSThomas CherniskyPresident CommissionerCambria County Commissioners

Greg WingerChairperson of the Board of Trustees

Yvette MadisonPresident of Faculty senateAssociate Professor, human services

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COMMENCEMENT PROGRAMORDER OF EXERCISES (CONTINUED)

INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERDr. Walter J. AsonevichPresident

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERKane StiffeyPresident of student senateMember of the Graduating Class

PRESENTATION OF HONORARY DEGREEDr. Walter J. AsonevichPresident

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATESTrish CorleVice President of student services

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Dr. Walter J. AsonevichPresident

BENEDICTION Dr. Rev. Tony MyersPastorst. Paul’s Presbyterian Church

CLOSING REMARKS Dr. Barbara Zaborowskidean of learning resources and special Assistant to the President

RECESSIONAL Music performed by Ruth Corlesymphony No. 9, BeethovenFinale: Ode to Joy, Beethoven

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2018ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE NAME MAJOR DATE CONFERREDshaina lavon Aurandt Psychology ♦Φ May 2018James W. Bassette liberal Arts and sciences dec. 2017Aaron Trent Berger liberal Arts and sciences May 2018Charis Yvonne Biancuzzo liberal Arts and sciences ♦Σ dec. 2017Alex Marie Bisaha liberal Arts and sciences ΦΣ Aug. 2018Amber M. Boring Early Childhood Education ● May 2018danielle Paige Boyer General studies *Σ May 2018lucas Bracken liberal Arts and sciences dec. 2017Bethany M. Breshears Psychology Aug. 2018lilac danene Brown liberal Arts and sciences ♦ Aug. 2018Noah Bulas liberal Arts and sciences dec. 2017Aaron Capouellez liberal Arts and sciences dec. 2017Alexis lynn Christofes Psychology ● May 2018robert Jon Colvin, Jr. Teacher Education Σ dec. 2017Joseph Critz General studies *♦ dec. 2017sadonia Critz General studies *● dec. 2017Kate renee Csehoski General studies *♦ΦΣ May 2018Emilie Marie General studies * May 2018

Willoughby deffenbaughBrittany l. dematteis liberal Arts and sciences Aug. 2018leina derricott liberal Arts and sciences May 2018Tori lynn dibble liberal Arts and sciences May 2018linda J. dourte liberal Arts and sciences Σ dec. 2017Quinn sherwood Earnest Psychology Σ May 2018Amaiah lynne Ellis General studies * May 2018Megan V. Facciani liberal Arts and sciences Σ May 2018Catherine Grace Fackler General studies * May 2018Tanner Michael Fichtner liberal Arts and sciences Aug. 2018Ashleigh Nicole Fieg liberal Arts and sciences Σ dec. 2017Timothy James Garlitz liberal Arts and sciences dec. 2017Kayla Marie Gaudlip liberal Arts and sciences dec. 2017stephen A. Geisel liberal Arts and sciences dec. 2017Tyler J. Gindlesperger liberal Arts and sciences May 2018douglas Craig Glattke, Jr. liberal Arts and sciences Σ May 2018Juwan T. Gordon liberal Arts and sciences Aug. 2018Brian James Graham liberal Arts and sciences Σ dec. 2017Kevin Eugene harris Psychology May 2018Autumn hause Psychology ♦ΦΣ May 2018Evan James heming General studies *● May 2018Benjamin harrison holmes liberal Arts and sciences Σ May 2018Evan hooper liberal Arts and sciences Σ dec. 2017Calem robert illig liberal Arts and sciences ♦Φ May 2018Christian O. Jaramillo liberal Arts and sciences Σ May 2018daisja renee Johnson General studies *Σ May 2018Kaitlyn Marie Johnston General studies *♦ May 2018Zachary Johnston General studies * May 2018savanna Kestermont liberal Arts and sciences Φ Aug. 2018Chelsea Carol Klejka liberal Arts and sciences May 2018Kelsey Knupp liberal Arts and sciences May 2018Tyler Will Kocsis liberal Arts and sciences Σ May 2018Briana Cheyenne Kumpf liberal Arts and sciences Aug. 2018sarah Beth Kuntz Early Childhood Education ΦΣ May 2018Zachary r. lamar liberal Arts and sciences Σ May 2018

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2018ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE (CONTINUED) NAME MAJOR DATE CONFERREDKrystal robin larsen Early Childhood Education ΦΣ dec. 2017hanna E. lecrone liberal Arts and sciences Σ May 2018Anna ruth lesh liberal Arts and sciences dec. 2017Maria lewis Early Childhood Education May 2018Kassandra Michele little liberal Arts and sciences dec. 2017William Eugene livingston liberal Arts and sciences ●ΦΣ May 2018Kylee M. lonsinger liberal Arts and sciences ● Aug. 2018Jacob Flynn lovette liberal Arts and sciences dec. 2017Maria Elena Manon liberal Arts and sciences Σ May 2018Alexis Joi Miller liberal Arts and sciences Σ May 2018selena Miller General studies * May 2018Kylee Beth Mitchell General studies *♦Φ May 2018hope Maria Moore liberal Arts and sciences * May 2018Meghan Elizabeth Moore liberal Arts and sciences dec. 2017Morgan Elysse Moore liberal Arts and sciences dec. 2017Melissa C. Nealen liberal Arts and sciences May 2018Jacob ryan Nemeth General studies * May 2018diana Marie Nixon liberal Arts and sciences Σ Aug. 2018Kirstin Victoria Norman General studies *●Φ May 2018Justin T. Olah General studies * May 2018Miranda Pastuch liberal Arts and sciences ♦ May 2018Amelia K. Paterno Psychology dec. 2017Wyatt d. Porter General studies *♦ May 2018Aaliyah Pridgen General studies * May 2018Emma Kathryn racz liberal Arts and sciences May 2018divine rivera General studies * May 2018richard Clayton robertson liberal Arts and sciences ●Σ Aug. 2018diana roher liberal Arts and sciences * May 2018hannah Elizabeth samples Psychology Σ dec. 2017Joshua scott scaletta General studies * May 2018luke Thaddeus schrum liberal Arts and sciences ♦ΦΣ Aug. 2018Nathanael W. sell General studies *●ΦΣ May 2018Michael Cyril shuss liberal Arts and sciences ♦Φ Aug. 2018ryan slanoc liberal Arts and sciences May 2018Paige Bryce smith General studies * May 2018Jena Mae soult General studies *♦ΦΣ May 2018Kane isaiah dakota stiffey liberal Arts and sciences Σ May 2018Geoffrey stumpo liberal Arts and sciences ♦ May 2018logan Christopher subich Teacher Education Σ Aug. 2018hunter scott Thomas liberal Arts and sciences Σ May 2018rachel Turco liberal Arts and sciences dec. 2017Jarell Mone' Veney General studies * May 2018sha'lee Meriem Watters Psychology Aug. 2018Madeline Faith Weaver General studies *● May 2018Glen A. Webb liberal Arts and sciences Aug. 2018logan P. Weeks liberal Arts and sciences dec. 2017Alexandria dawn Wiley General studies *Σ May 2018Ernest lee Williams, iii Psychology May 2018

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2018ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE NAME MAJOR DATE CONFERREDumar s. Abdul-Ghaffaar Welding May 2018Kristofer Allison Criminal Justice dec. 2017Aaron Michael Bakaysa small Business Management ♠ May 2018Joel Michael Barton Network Administration ● Aug. 2018Joshua Matthew Beegle Network Administration Σ Aug. 2018Joel Kevin Berger Electric utility Technology ♠ May 2018Alexa Bilonick Child development May 2018Timothy Andrew Borish Media Production ♠Φ May 2018Emily N. Bridge radiologic Technology May 2018shantell lynette Brown Business Management May 2018Nathan Patrick Burke Network Administration dec. 2017deAnna Burkett Business Management ● May 2018Katelyn Elizabeth Carnell Media Production ●ΦΣ Aug. 2018daniel G. Carter Network Administration ● Aug. 2018Ethan Timothy Charlesworth Electric utility Technology ● May 2018John Alex Cicconi Electric utility Technology ♦ May 2018Kevin Clement Medical Assisting Technology Σ May 2018Zane Clowser Electric utility Technology ● May 2018lexie Cole radiologic Technology May 2018Michael A. Contrillo, Jr. Network Administration Σ dec. 2017Zachary Kyle Cox Business Management Aug. 2018Brandi E. Cramer Business Management May 2018sarah Ann Crynock Criminal Justice ●ΦΣ May 2018Amanda Noelle Custer Business Management May 2018hannah Elizabeth dodson radiologic Technology ♦ May 2018Caleb Andrew Eckenrode Criminal Justice May 2018leah Fox radiologic Technology May 2018Anthony Furfari Network Administration May 2018Matthew A. Gage Network Administration dec. 2017steven Gardner iT: server Administration Aug. 2018Justin Gates Electric utility Technology ● May 2018Joshua W. Gleixner Electric utility Technology ♦ May 2018Mikaela renay Gobrecht Medical Assisting Technology May 2018Charles E. Goggin Business Management ● May 2018Wendy Ann Goss Business Management dec. 2017Patrick d. Graham Electric utility Technology ● May 2018Courtney Marie Grove human services Σ dec. 2017Kylie Gunnett radiologic Technology Σ May 2018Bryan E. Guyer Electric utility Technology ♦ May 2018laurel Joy helms Medical Assisting Technology May 2018Jonathan hersch Network Administration May 2018Chase Patrick hill Network Administration ♦ May 2018Kristopher Gregory hogue Welding ♠Σ dec. 2017Zachary M. hoover Business Management ● May 2018derek duane horton Electric utility Technology May 2018summer lee huffman histotechnology May 2018Bethany d. hunt Architectural/Civil: May 2018

CAd & design Technology ●ΦΣTucker insko Electric utility Technology ● May 2018Gabrielle Nicole Josephson Medical Assisting Technology ♠Φ May 2018Elizabeth Marie Karpinski Business Management May 2018Katrina Kauffman Business Management May 2018Arthur Kennedy, ii Network Administration dec. 2017

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2018ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (CONTINUED) NAME MAJOR DATE CONFERREDdarla r. Kennedy Business Management ♦ dec. 2017haley Elizabeth Kish radiologic Technology May 2018Nathan Matthew Knopp Criminal Justice May 2018John E. Kozdron Network Administration Σ May 2018Nicholas letosky Media Production ● May 2018sarah Alice levadnuk Medical Assisting Technology dec. 2017Maria lewis Child development May 2018leandra stephanie lippold Business Management dec. 2017Alexander r. lopez Network Administration Σ May 2018samantha Elizabeth lucas Child development May 2018Jacob scott lushko Business Management dec. 2017Jeremy McBreen Architectural/Civil: Aug. 2018

CAd & design TechnologyTaylor Mcintyre Business Management Aug. 2018Kaitlynne Elizabeth Miller Child development ●Φ May 2018Katelyn dawn Miller Business Management Σ Aug. 2018hannah Moore Criminal Justice May 2018Alecia Mae Morgan Medical Assisting Technology ♠Σ May 2018Adam J. Nickelson Technology Management dec. 2017Conor d. Nitka Network Administration ● May 2018Joseph J. Noel Electric utility Technology ♠ May 2018Christopher l. Norman Technology Management Σ dec. 2017lauren Madison Olshewsky Business Management ●Σ dec. 2017lindsay Olshewsky healthcare information specialist ●Σ May 2018Mikayla reyne Ott radiologic Technology ● May 2018Philip Wesley Partsch small Business Management May 2018savannah rose Patterson Medical Assisting Technology Φ May 2018lucaya Erin Paul human services dec. 2017stevie Marie Pennington healthcare information specialist ● May 2018sandra J. Pentland Business Management ♦ dec. 2017Kaitlin Ann Pisarcik human services dec. 2017Jeriel ramos radiologic Technology May 2018Kayla reynolds Child development Σ dec. 2017Michael E. ritchey Business Management ♦ΦΣ May 2018Alex E. ritenour Architectural/Civil: May 2018

CAd & design TechnologyAshley J. rocker Medical Assisting Technology May 2018seth r. rosenbaum Business Management ΦΣ May 2018William shane rowles Electric utility Technology ● May 2018lyndon Joseph saylor Business Management ♦Σ May 2018Amy schettini Business Management May 2018Midah shahid healthcare information specialist dec. 2017devin M. shaner Business Management ♠ May 2018Tara Mae sheetz healthcare information specialist ♠ May 2018MacKenzie Margaret sherry Business Management May 2018Brett A. shoenfelt Business Management dec. 2017heather renee shroyer Medical Assisting Technology Σ May 2018Nate smith Business Management May 2018Morgan Mikael snyder Business Management ● May 2018Zachary svencer radiologic Technology May 2018Blake Philip lloyd swires Welding dec. 2017hannah rose Telenko Child development dec. 2017Annette Marie Thompson Business Management ♠ΦΣ May 2018

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2018ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (CONTINUED) NAME MAJOR DATE CONFERREDdavid l. Tutsock Network Administration May 2018Amanda J. urgolites Child development Σ May 2018Adam robert Vanmeter Electric utility Technology ♦ May 2018Amy Jo Vaughn histotechnology ● Aug. 2018Brad Edward Vermileon Network Administration May 2018Alyssa A. Weaver healthcare information specialist May 2018Kristy l. Weber Business Management ●Σ May 2018Erin Marie Weyant Medical Assisting Technology May 2018Michelle r. Will Business Management dec. 2017Matthew lee Willison Architectural/Civil May 2018

CAd & design TechnologyMark d. Woods Electric utility Technology Σ May 2018Brittany diane Younkins Medical Assisting Technology ●ΦΣ May 2018Alexander John Zlater Network Administration Σ May 2018

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2018ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE NAME MAJOR DATE CONFERREDCatherine Grace Anderson Accounting ΦΣ May 2018rachel lyn Bakaysa Accounting ♠ May 2018John J. Cicchitello Accounting ♦ΦΣ dec. 2017simone Elise Coughenour Pre-health Aug. 2018Courtnie Elizabeth Eshbaugh Accounting ♦ΦΣ May 2018Brooke Elizabeth Gary Criminal Justice May 2018Bryce Anthony Gibbons Criminal Justice Σ May 2018Megan Graham Pre-health Σ Aug. 2018Jordyn hamilton Computer science ●ΦΣ May 2018Parker Allen hornick Computer science May 2018Melissa A. hunt Pre-health Σ dec. 2017isaiah C. W. Jeffers Criminal Justice May 2018Evan Joseph Johnson Business Administration ● May 2018Michael James Kivisto Business Administration ♦Φ May 2018Alanna Marie Kozielec Pre-health May 2018lacey Nicole Krouse Accounting Σ Aug. 2018Katelyn N. Kyper Criminal Justice Σ May 2018Bradon W. lovenduski Business Administration dec. 2017Brittany Nichole lynch Business Administration Aug. 2018MaKenzie Noelle Maust Accounting May 2018Chey Yvonne McKelvey Accounting Σ Aug. 2018danielle Mickus Business Administration ●Σ May 2018ruth dhidaporn Miller Accounting Aug. 2018Andrew Ogline Accounting ♠ May 2018hanna Katherine reger Criminal Justice Aug. 2018hannah J. shaffer Pre-health Σ May 2018Alexander robert sobecky Business Administration dec. 2017logan Michael sral Accounting Σ May 2018Kane isaiah dakota stiffey Business Administration Σ May 2018

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2018CERTIFICATENAME MAJOR DATE CONFERREDCarolyn Joy Bower Child development Associate Σ dec. 2017Tyler Gordon Computer support specialist dec. 2017William Francis roth Pharmacy Technician May 2018regina M. sida Pharmacy Technician May 2018Amanda Vantroba Pharmacy Technician Aug. 2018

DIPLOMANAME MAJOR DATE CONFERREDErin Michele dubnansky Medical Coding ♠ dec. 2017sarah Ellis Medical Coding dec. 2017laurie A. larkin Medical Coding ● dec. 2017daniel ross layton Medical Coding Σ dec. 2017Jillian rae McNeal Medical Coding dec. 2017lindsay Olshewsky Medical Coding ● dec. 2017Melissa salerno Medical Coding ♦ dec. 2017

CAMBRIA-ROWE BUSINESS COLLEGENAME DEGREE DATE CONFERREDMisty Ashcom Associate of Applied Business dec. 2017sheila Bruner Associate of Applied Business dec. 2017Allison Jane Galentine Associate of Applied Business May 2018sara Kimmell Associate of Applied Business May 2018Joseph long Associate of Applied Business May 2018Jaimee Maluchnik Associate of Applied Business dec. 2017

LEGEND(HONORS BASED ON FALL 2017 GPA)

honor society Φ Phi Theta Kappa honor societyΣ sigma Alpha Pi

honors ♠ summa Cum laude (4.0 GPA)♦ Magna Cum laude (3.99 - 3.75 GPA)

● Cum laude (3.74 - 3.5 GPA)Other * Associate in high school

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COLLEGE COMMUNITYBOARD OF TRUSTEESGreg Winger, ChairpersonAlan Cashaw, Vice Chairpersondr. Janet Grady, Secretary/Treasurerronald F. Budash, At-LargeJohn Augustine, iiEdwin BowserJohn CavanaughCarl deYulisdr. Patrick FarabaughJames Fosterdonna GorityCarissa itle Westrickstephen McAnenydr. Kathleen O’rourkeJohn VatavukKane stiffey, Student Trustee 2017-2018

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORSJeffrey stopko, Presidentdr. leah spangler, Vice PresidentKaren Kleinosky, Treasurerroberta ream, SecretaryGary BentzEllis GriffithTimothy leventrydavid Mordan Edward Poradasally sargentEdward silvettiGreg Winger, Ex-OfficioAlan Cashaw, Ex-Officio

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIONdr. Walter Asonevich, Presidentlorraine donahue, Vice President of Finance and AdministrationTrish Corle, Vice President of student services

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ACADEMIC INFORMATIONACADEMIC REGALIAThe academic attire worn by platform guests and participants comes from a traditionbeginning in medieval Europe. At times when the general type of clothing worn wasthe robe or gown, colors and materials showed individual rank or wealth. As trades,professions, guilds, and universities developed, distinctive variations came about toidentify affiliations.

universities gradually modified the gowns, capes, hoods, and caps into distinctiveforms that would identify levels of academic achievement. in the 1890s, Americancolleges and universities agreed upon a somewhat uniform application of theacademic regalia. Typically, scholars with a Bachelor’s degree wear the unadornedblack robe. Those with a Master’s degree wear a hood lined with the colors of theircollege and trimmed with the color specifying their academic discipline area. Thedoctoral degree robe adds three velvet bars on each sleeve. The doctoral hood ismore ornate.

Faculty and staff members wear the traditional attire of the college or university thatconferred their degree.

THE MACEOnce a weapon in medieval combat, the mace evolved over time into a symbol ofrulership and became associated with the pride of a nation and its origins. later themace was adopted by universities as a symbol of the power of the academic questfor truth and wisdom. it is carried at academic processions not only to bring authorityto ceremonial occasions but also to symbolize the unity and aspirations of the College community.

COLLEGE MEDALLIONThe President of a college during academic ceremonies wears the College Medallionas a symbol of the leadership responsibilities vested in that office. The medallion iscircular in form and includes the name of the College enclosing the shield of theCollege. The graceful, unbroken lines of the circle represent the unending process of education.

ACCREDITATIONPennsylvania highlands Community College is accredited by the Commission onhigher Education of the Middle states Association of Colleges and schools, 3624Market street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5606. The Commission on higherEducation is an institutional accrediting agency, which is recognized by the u.s.secretary of Education and the Commission on recognition of Post-secondaryAccreditation.

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CONGRATULATIONSTO Our NEW AluMNi

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