SUMMER 2015
1985–2015
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It was 1985 in Uniontown, PA and things were
changing. Heavy industry and manufacturing jobs
had been declining for more than a decade, and many
people weren’t prepared for jobs that required new
skills, and, in many cases, a completely new mind set.
Chris and Nancy Decker saw a need in the
community, and decided to do something about it.
LBI founder and CEO, Chris Decker, envisioned a
school that educated students in a uniquely different
way. He wanted to create an environment where
students learned in small classrooms, got hands on
training and were treated with love, dignity and
respect.
So, on November 4, 1985, in just a few rooms, LBI
started by offering programs in banking, retailing, and
secretarial studies to deal with these shifts in the
economy. The buzz and snap of IBM Selectric
typewriters was the norm, and shelves were stocked
with whiteout. A few personal computers – Apple
IIc’s, the ones with the green screens – made their
way into classrooms. The school’s first class
graduated on August 1, 1986 and had 19 members,
secretarial graduates of a program sponsored by the
Private Industry Council.
What a difference 30 years can make. From those
few classrooms to three buildings, one on East Penn
Street and two on Beeson Boulevard. From a few
programs to more than a dozen and a half that serve
professions including accounting and business, early
childhood education, cosmetology, skilled trades,
healthcare, information technology, massage, and
office administration. From those electronic
typewriters and Apple IIc’s to fully integrated, highspeed networks. From a first class of 19 to more than
2500 graduates. From a single location in Uniontown
to two sister schools in Sharon and Meadville, PA and
a learning site in Morgantown, WV.
We’re proud to have been part of the community
for 30 years, and we plan to continue to foster
meaningful educational and employment
opportunities for area residents. Most importantly,
we never could have made it without you – graduates,
students, staff, instructors, business owners, board
members, and supporters in the community. And for
that, we extend to you our biggest thanks. Happy
30th Anniversary to entire Laurel community!
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Nancy M. Decker, President and CEO of Laurel
Business Institute, is pleased to announce that
Triston Tyler Hughes has been awarded the 2015
John D. Mihm Memorial Scholarship.
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Elec tric a l Tec hn o lo g y
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
Laurel Business Institute (LBI) and Laurel
Technical Institute(LTI) is pleased to
announce we will start our first class for the
Electrical Technology program this
September. The new program, to be offered
at a newly renovated 10,000 square foot
facility on the LBI campus in downtown
Uniontown and 12,000 square foot industrial
training facility on Dock Street in Sharon,
PA, was initiated to address an ongoing need
for electrical technicians in the region. The
school developed the program in conjunction
with an advisory committee comprised of
electrical contractors and manufacturing
facilities in Western Pennsylvania.
The 18-month, five-semester Specialized
Associate Degree program will prepare
graduates for entry-level positions in the
electrical industry. A few of the diverse
careers open to graduates are construction
electricians, maintenance electricians, power
system technicians, electrical relay
technicians, and industrial electricians.
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Triston, a recent graduate of Albert Gallatin High School,
was one of several local seniors to apply. His application
was vetted by a panel comprised of area educators and
LBI staff. Triston has accepted the award and has
enrolled in LBI’S Welding & Fabrication w/Pipeline
Technology Program. He was excited to be the recipient
of the ½ tuition scholarship and offered the following
inspirational quotes: “There is no secret to success. It is
the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from
failure” - COLIN POWELL- And his own of “Life is not
about what you want…it’s about how hard you’re willing
to work for it.” We congratulate Triston and expect him
to accomplish whatever he sets his mind to.
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Students will take classes in Electrical
Studies, NEC, Residential Wiring,
Commercial Wiring, Low Voltage Wiring,
Electrical Motors, Transformers, Raceway
Systems, Hazardous Locations, Cost
Estimating, Industrial Wiring, PLC
Programming, Electrical Distribution, and
Industrial Automation
Nancy Decker, LBI & LTI President, says,
“There has never been a more exciting time
to become an electrician. With a large
number of electricians approaching
retirement age, and the growth of the
construction industry, the
electrical industry is vibrant, and growing.
The increase in new construction will
undoubtedly lead to an increase in the
demand for electricians, as they are integral
to all projects. According to BLS.gov,
employment for electricians is expected to
grow 20% by 2022 with a median hourly
wage of $23.96.”
The Sputum Bowl is a knowledge contest that is
similar to the game show “Jeopardy.” The prime
objective of the Sputum Bowl is to stimulate interest
in the current knowledge and practice of respiratory
care. The students must answer questions quickly
and accurately in topics ranging from anatomy and
physiology to mechanical ventilation.
Since the late 1970’s, the Sputum Bowl has been a
part of every American Association for Respiratory
Care’s (AARC) national convention. The AARC’s
annual gathering is the largest respiratory care
meeting in the world.
The national contest is divided into two divisions:
practitioners and students. The student division
started in 2004.
The state Sputum Bowl, which is sponsored by the
Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care, starts at
the regional level. The LBI students competed
against Respiratory Care programs from the western
part of the state on March 5,2015 at Seven Springs
resort. The win at the regional level advanced them
to the state competition which was held on April 16,
2015 in King of Prussia, PA. Winning at the state level
will allow them represent Pennsylvania at the AARC
Congress 2015 being held in Tampa, Florida,
November 7-10, 2015.
Competing at the national level is nothing new for
the LBI Respiratory Therapy students. The program
has taken part in the competition since 2010. They
have been regional winners for four years, and this
will be their third trip to nationals.
One benefit of the competition is the preparation
the team members get in advance of the tests they
must pass to become credentialed respiratory
therapists.
This year’s LBI team members include Janelle
Brangard, Ben D’Amico, and Alyson Milan.
April Butchki, Respiratory Therapy Program
Director, and Jack Albert, Respiratory Therapy
Clinical Director, served as the team advisors.
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Towards the end of our previous semester, our
cosmetology students were asked to write an essay on one
of these two topics: How would you spend the last day of
your life? OR How do you plan on living your best life?
This all began with a benefit 5K run, Run for Love, that
was dedicated to Amy Hinton-Derr, whose life was
suddenly cut short just months before she was set to marry
the man of her dreams. Amy was a fun-loving, outgoing
person who lived every day to the fullest. She spent her
time as a stylist at Lindy’s at the Beach.
The co-organizers (Michelle Thompson and Shon Derr),
as well as the family of Amy, wanted her legacy to live on
and help a cosmetology student fulfill their dream of going
to cosmetology school. The money raised at Run for Love
5K was used to dedicate a bench in Amy’s honor at Buhl
Park and 2 one-time scholarships for LTI students. The
winners were Natasha Willingham and Sheila Mulhullond.
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Laurel Technical Institute Meadville Campus celebrated the
graduation of its Fall 2015 graduating class at the New Beginnings
Church in Meadville, PA. Jessica Haines was recognized as
Valedictorian and Matthew Porter was recognized as Salutatorian.
Laurel Technical Institute celebrated the graduation of its fall
2014 graduating class at Brookfield High School, Brookfield, Oh.
Lauren Marie Cuda was valedictorian, and
Mark S. Tomack was salutatorian.
January 21, 2015, Meadville, PA. –
January 22, 2015, Sharon, PA. –
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January 22, 2015, Uniontown, PA. –
Laurel Business Institute held its 85th graduation on January 22,
2015, at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown.
Carolyn Renee Hanabeck of Uniontown and Brian M. Cummings
of Smithfield were the Valedictorians. Elizabeth M. Britt of
Scottdale and Sabrina Thomas of Tunnelton, WV, were the
Salutatorians. Brian Casey, a local business owner, delivered the
commencement address.
Ro w 1 L -R: Leslie Dunlap,Elizabeth Anderson,Yarletts,Brooke,M arkTom ack,Lauren Cuda,BrittanyBuhovecky,
Virginia Horvath,M elissa Ram sey,Leanne Houck,ZoeyCuscino,Aim ee Nail Ro w 2 L -Rt: Cole Flinspach,Sam uel
HoseyJr,Jam es Songer,Brianna Bistyga-Dale,Aaron Abram ,Dem arClaiborne,Dennis Coom bs,Jam ie W illiam s,
Gabrielle Catale,Julianna Ball,JohnelScharba,BrittanyLeister,M acyM cBeth,Catherine Slaven,M ichelle Crum ,
Brooke M cLaughlin,Kaveeda M yers,Tyra Robinson
Ro w 1 L -R Stephanie S ha u lis , T im o thy Bo s s a rd , M a tthew Po rter, Jes s ica Ha in es , Des tin ee S eher
Ro w 2 L -R Andrea F a u lha b er, Ro n d a Ja n icki, M ichelle Pro p er, Am b erM cGu iga n Ro w 3 L -R Nathan
Ohm er, Brittn ey K a is er, M ega n M o o re, Na tha n Gu in ey, Da n An d ers o n , Ad rien n e L u ika rt, Victo ria Bo o k
Director Patricia Campbell awarded the following
students Specialized Associate Degrees and Diplomas:
M ea d ville Ca m pu s
Degree in Ad m in is tra tive
Office Techn o lo gy
M ichelle Pro p er(Gu ys M ills , PA)
Degree in Bu s in es s Ad m in is tra tio n
Da n An d ers o n (M ea d ville, PA)
Jes s ica Ha in es (Co chra n to n , PA)
M a tthew Po rter(Co chra n to n , PA)
Diplo m a in Co s m eto lo gy
M ega n M o o re (M ea d ville, PA)
Diplo m a in Co s m eto lo gy Es theticia n
Ro n d a Ja n icki (E rie, PA)
Chris tin e Zieziu la (M cK ea n , PA)
Diplo m a in Co s m eto lo gy
N a il Techn icia n
An d rea F a u lha b er(W a terfo rd , PA)
Degree in Hea lth In fo rm a tio n
Techn o lo gy
Brittn ey K a is er(M ea d ville, PA)
Am b erM cGu iga n (M ea d ville, PA)
Pa u l S m a glik (Gu ys M ills , PA)
Degree in M ed ica l As s is ta n t
Victo ria Bo o k (Co n n ea u tville, PA)
T im o thy Bo s s a rd (M ea d ville, PA)
Na tha n Gu in ey (Co n n ea u tville, PA)
Ad rien n e L u ika rt(M ea d ville, PA)
Des tin ee S eher(M ea d ville, PA)
S tep ha n ie S ha u lis (M ea d ville, PA)
Degree in N etw o rk Ad m in is tra tio n &
S ecu rity
Na tha n Ohm er(M ea d ville, PA)
Director Douglas Decker awarded the following students
Specialized Associate Degrees, Associate in Specialized
Technology Degrees, Diplomas and Cerfificates:
Sha ron Ca m pu s
Certifica te in Es thetics
Ju lia n a R. Ba ll (Green ville, PA)
L es lie S u s a n Du n la p (Vien n a , OH)
Certifica te in N a il Techn icia n
Ga b rielle B. Ca ta le (New W ilm in gto n , PA)
Degree in Co s m eto lo gy
E liza b eth Jo yAn d ers o n (New Ca s tle, PA)
Zo ey Ga b rielle Cu s cin o (Pu la s ki, PA)
Britta n y M a rie L eis ter(M cDo n a ld , PA)
K eveed a Ra y’Na y M yers (F a rrell, PA)
Aim ee Aleece Na il (New Ca s tle, PA)
T yra Ra elle Ro b in s o n (F a rrell, PA)
Degree in Hea lth In fo rm a tio n
Techn o lo gy
L a u ren M a rie Cu d a (Cla rk, PA)
Jo hn el R. S cha rb a (F a rrell, PA)
Ca therin e R. S la ven (Herm ita ge, PA)
Degree in Res pira to ry Thera py
Bria n n a V. Bis tyga Da le (E d in b u rg, PA)
Britta n y M . Bu ho vecky (S ha ro n , PA)
Virgin ia R. Ho rva th (S ha ro n , PA)
L ea n n e R. Ho u ck (Gro ve City, PA)
M elis s a Ren ee Ra m s ey (W a rren , OH)
Nico le L yn n Red a (M ercer, PA)
M a rk T o m a ck (Herm ita ge, PA)
Bro o ke An n e Y a rletts
(Bes s em er, PA)
Diplo m a in Co s m eto lo gy
M ichele Britta n y Cru m (T ra n s fer, PA)
M a cyAlexa n d ria M cBeth (New Ca s tle, PA)
Bro o ke L . M cL a u ghlin (New Ca s tle, PA)
Diplo m a in W eld in g & Fa b rica tio n w ith
Pipelin e Techn o lo gy
Aa ro n Ab ra m (F a rrel, PA)
Dem a rA. Cla ib o rn e (F a rrell, PA)
Den n is M . Co o m b s (Green ville, PA
Co le T ren to n F lin s p a ch (S hip p en ville, PA)
S a m u el L o u is Ho s ey Jr. (F a rrell, PA)
Ja m es S o n ger(S ha ro n , PA)
Ja m ie D. W illia m s (Herm ita ge, PA
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June 9, 2015-Laurel Business Institute
and Laurel Technical Institute, one of
Pennsylvania’s leading career training
institutions, is preparing students for
success in the workforce of today and the
future. An adopter of tablet technology in
the classroom, LBI/LTI will be providing
Microsoft Windows 2-in-1 hybrid tablets to
students by the end of fall 2015 as one of
the primary tools students and faculty will
use to facilitate the educational experience
across all of its campuses.
The school recently began a pilot program
at its Meadville, PA campus and is currently
running another pilot program at the
Sharon, PA campus. In each program, the
students gained valuable skills that will
seamlessly translate to their careers postgraduation. For example, students used
their devices to do the following:
• Access the school’s Learning
Management System, course materials and
assignments online
• Access and read their e-books
• Communicate with faculty and fellow
students through email, chat and video
conference
• Save and share files with Google Drive
or with the integrated USB 3.0 port
• Use Office 365 to complete class
assignments and activities
• Submit assignments for classes and realtime peer review
• Use additional apps such as Flash Cards
and Nurse Tabs
“The experience students receive with
the enterprise-quality technology of the
Acer Microsoft Windows devices and
Microsoft productivity tools help us achieve
our goal of preparing them with the skills
and experiences they need to succeed in
their career now and 20 years from now,”
said Douglas Decker, Executive Director.
“We need to provide students with the tools
they will use when they graduate and the
skills that will translate in the future as
technology continues to evolve, so the Acer
and Microsoft software was perfect for us.”
Connected to the Internet, and loaded
with the Office 365 suite, including storage
in the cloud, the Acer devices allow
students to read, produce, share and store
materials. The Windows 8.1 operating
system enhances student productivity with
the seamless ability to multitask among
different applications, for example,
simultaneously watch a video and take
notes in the OneNote app. Students are also
able to search across the operating system,
the Web and the cloud at once, and with a
USB and HD video out port, students can
connect to dozens of peripheral devices
such as printers and projectors.
The Acer offers a solution for a college
that teaches a variety of disciplines.
Healthcare students can use Windows 8 RT
anatomy apps to study anatomy and
physiology. Students in the business
administrative and accounting programs can
create reports, spreadsheets and
presentations using the Office Suite. In
addition to the students, administrators
anticipate a number of benefits for faculty,
including greater flexibility to interact with
students and provide feedback within and
outside the classroom.
Ro w 1 L -R Christian Chretin,M elanie Harm on,Sadie Paul,Elizabeth Britt,Brian Cum m ings,Carolyn Hanabeck,
M ianna Hunter,Jessica Joseph Ro w 2 L -R Joseph M cCorm ick,Kaylie Sheets,LaceyM athews,Kenneth Lint,
JeffreyM yers,Jam es Riggin,W illiam Siebert,Thom as Com insky Ro w 3 L -R Gretchen Belan,Felicia M cKinney,
Ryiah Rancjik,Chelsea Tosadori,Olivia W iley,Am berW ilkens,Priscilla M orris,KristiKeith,Florence Guthrie,Courtney
Hixen Ro w 4 L -R Curtis M oreland,M akayla M oore,M egan Bungard,Jessica Richter,Dylan Geary,Tre M cCargo,
M organ Kijow ski,Jeslyn Lyttle,Em ilyM cAtee
The following students were awarded Specialized
Associate Degrees and Diplomas:
Co m pu terS o ftw a re
K en n eth A. L in t– F a yette City, PA
Co s m eto lo gy (Degree)
F lo ren ce E lla Gu thrie – M a rtin , PA
Ca ro lyn Ren ee Ha n a b eck – Un io n to w n , PA
Co u rtn ey L ee Hixen – Un io n to w n , PA
M ed ica l Billin g & Co d in g
Pris cilla M . M o rris – Ves ta b u rg, PA
N etw o rk Ad m in is tra tio n & S ecu rity
Dyla n M a thew Gea ry – S co ttd a le, PA
K en n eth A. L in t– F a yette City, PA
Jeffrey S . M yers – S m ithfield , PA
Thera peu tic M a s s a ge
E liza b eth M . Britt– S co ttd a le, PA
Chris tia n L . Chretin – Un io n to w n , PA
M ela n ie S . Ha rm o n – S m ithfield , PA
K ris ti E ileen K eith – Ho m e, PA
S a d ie Ren a e Pa u l – Ro ckw o o d , PA
Co s m eto lo gy (Diplo m a ) Un io n to w n
M ega n Ju s tin e Bu n ga rd – E vers o n , PA
M ia n n a L . Hu n ter– E vers o n , PA
Jes s ica Da w n Jo s ep h – F a ircha n ce, PA
Jes s ica M o rga n Richter– Co n n ells ville, PA
Co s m eto lo gy (Diplo m a ) M o rga n to w n
Am y L . Ayers m a n – M o rga n to w n , W V
Jen n a Cla rk – K in gw o o d , W V
M o rga n J. K ijo w s ki – W a yn es b u rg, PA
Jes lyn H. L yttle – Dells lo w, W V
E m ily L o u is e M cAtee – Beverly, W V
Jo s ep h Ja m es M cCo rm ick –
M o rga n to w n , W V
M a ka yla Beth M o o re – W a yn es b u rg, PA
Ryia h Reb ecca Ra n cjik – Reed s ville, W V
K a ylie S heets – M o rga n to w n , W V
S a b rin a L . T ho m a s – T u n n elto n , W V
Chels ea A. T o s a d o ri – M cK ees Ro cks , PA
Olivia Qu in n W iley – W heelin g, W V
Ha irs tylin g (Diplo m a )
L a cey J. M a thew s – M t. M o rris , PA
N a il Techn icia n (Diplo m a )
Gretchen A. Bela n – M cClella n d to w n , PA
Co u rtn ey Co n n – Co n flu en ce, PA
F elicia M cK in n ey – L em o n tF u rn a ce, PA
Am b erW ilkin s – Ben tleyville, PA
W eld in g & Fa b rica tio n w ith Pipelin e
Techn o lo gy (Diplo m a )
T ho m a s Co m in s ky – S co ttd a le, PA
Bria n M . Cu m m in gs – S m ithfield , PA
T re M . M cCa rgo – M a s o n to w n , PA
Cu rtis M . M o rela n d – Un io n to w n , PA
Ja m es L . Riggin Jr. – Du n b a r, PA
W illia m S ieb ert– Nem a co lin , PA
Cha zW a rd ell – Un io n to w n , PA
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more than $1.6 million in
education grants are awarded to
more than 1,200 women.
Respiratory Therapy student Kelly
Yeagley is this year’s winner of the
Soroptomist International of
Fayette County award. Kelly
received a $1,000 scholarship for
winning at the local level, and will
next advance and compete at the
regional level.
Since the Live Your Dream
Awards program began in 1972,
about $30 million in education
The Soroptimist Live Your
grants have been disbursed to
Dream Award (formerly the
assist tens of thousands of women
Women’s Opportunity Award)
achieve their dreams of a better
assists women who provide the
primary source of financial support life for themselves and their
families.
for their families by giving them
the resources they need to
improve their education, skills and
employment prospects. Each year,
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May 12, 2015, Meadville, PA. –
Laurel Technical Institute Meadville Campus celebrated the
graduation of its Spring 2015 graduating class at the Meadville
Area High School in Meadville, PA. Jodi Crowther, Emily Docter,
Anna Henderson, and Tiffany Klakamp were recognized as
Valedictorians and Jenna Mason, Matthew McCrillis, and
Shelia Roos were recognized as Salutatorians.
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Laurel Technical Institute celebrated the graduation of its spring 2015
graduating class at Hickory High School, Hermitage, PA. Martin J.
Shearer was valedictorian, and Karen T. Britton was salutatorian.
Laurel Business Institute held its 86th graduation on May 14,
2015, at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown.
Michael A. Bartko of Fairchance was the Degree Valedictorian.
Joylyn Guzik of Fairmont, WV was the Degree Salutatorian.
Randy Golden of Uniontown; Joshua M. McCoy of Morgantown,
WV; Melissa A. Prunty of Monongah, WV; Michael Schwenger of
Smithfield; and Marina Pauline Stefano of Connellsville were the
Diploma Valedictorians. Sara Ann Stankiewicz of Smithfield was
the Diploma Salutatorian. PA State Senator Pat Stefano, delivered
the commencement address.
May 14, 2015, Sharon, PA. –
May 14, 2015, Uniontown, PA. –
Ro w 1 L -R:Jessica Hancox,Sam antha Ziccardi,M egan Buckel,Doneice M cCullough,ChelseyJohnson,Kayla
Perrine,Karen Britton,M artin Shearer,Diana Coppage,Regan Barclay,Natasha W illingham ,Cashm ere Cozart
Ro w 2 L -R:RachelKing,Dana Surrena,Sam atha Rauber,Caitlyn Gibson,Cathie Turner,HeatherM cLaughlin,Audrey
Faber,M ariOrtiz,Rachelle Fuchs,KelleySpeidel,Deborah Ernst,Ravana Adkins,JudyGregg,ChantalGuidice,Yanira
M ercader,Yuana Hyatt Ro w 3 L -R:Brandon Long,Dre’Sean Hearndon,Brandon Conklin,CaseyBenner,Jennifer
W oodcock,GrantAlfano,Eric Sloan,KesiM cClinton
Ro w 1 L -R Valedictorians:Em ilyDocter,JodiCrow ther,Annan Henderson and Tiffany Klakam p. Salutatorians:
Jenna M ason,M atthew M cCrillis,and Sheila Roos Ro w 2 L -R Addie Huff,Brittanee Gorm an,SherriAnthony,
Rebecca Coolbeth,CrystalFrantz,M ariah M cM illian,Brittany Shidem antle,Katelin Slye,Natasha W hiteside
Ro w 3 L -R Travis Curtis,Stephanie Catalino,Allen Pegg,Kain W iniecke,Sandra Hall,Irene Turner,M ackenzie
Gillingham ,Crysta Bell,Brittanie Binkert,Jared Risinger,Tim Dennis,Shannon Novosel,M ichaelRearick,and
David Heeter
Director Patricia Campbell awarded the following
students Specialized Associate Degrees and Diplomas:
M ea d ville Ca m pu s
Degree in Acco u n tin g & Bu s in es s
Ad m in is tra tio n
S tep ha n ie Ca ta lin o (M ea d ville, PA)
Allen Pegg (New Ca s tle, PA)
K a in W icieke (M ea d ville, PA)
Degree in Ad m in is tra tive Office
Techn o lo gy
E m ily Do cto r(Ca m b rid ge S p rin gs , PA)
Britta n ee Go rm a n (M ea d ville, PA)
Ad d ie Hu ff(M ea d ville, PA)
Diplo m a in Co s m eto lo gy
S a n d ra Ha ll (Co n n ea u tL a ke, PA)
An n a Hen d ers o n (S to n eb o ro , PA)
Iren e T u rn er(Oil City, PA)
Diplo m a in Co s m eto lo gy –
Es theticia n /N a il Techn icia n
Hea ven Ba rco (M ea d ville, PA)
M a cken zie Gillin gha m (Green ville, PA)
Diplo m a in M a s terTea chin g in
Co s m eto lo gy
T iffa n y K la ka m p (Bea rL a ke, PA)
Degree in Ea rly Child ho o d Ed u ca tio n
Crys ta Bell (S a egerto w n , PA)
Britta n ie Bin kert(Co o p ers to w n , PA)
Degree in Hea lth In fo rm a tio n T echn o lo gy
S herri An tho n y (M ea d ville, PA)
Ra chel Ho rn s tro m (M ea d ville, PA)
M icha el Rea rick (M ea d ville, PA)
Degree in M ed ica l As s is ta n t
Reb ecca Co o lb eth (M ea d ville, PA)
Jo d i Cro w ther(Co o p ers to w n , PA)
Crys ta l F ra n tz(M ea d ville, PA)
Jen n a M a s o n (M ea d ville, PA)
M a ria h M cM illa n (S p rin gb o ro , PA)
S heila Ro o s (M ea d ville, PA)
Britta n y S hid em a n tle (Co n n ea u tville, PA)
K a telin S lye (Ha d ley, PA)
Na ta s ha W hites id e (E s p yville, PA)
Degree in N etw o rk Ad m in is tra tio n &
S ecu rity
T ra vis Cu rtis (Un io n City, PA)
T im Den n is (Co o p ers to w n , PA)
M a tthew M cCrillis (Co chra n to n , PA)
S ha n n o n No vo s el (Ca m b rid ge S p rin gs , PA)
Ja red Ris in ger(M ea d ville, PA)
Degree in N etw o rk Ad m in is tra tio n &
S ecu rity &Co m pu terS o ftw a re
Da vid Heeter(M ea d ville, PA)
Director Douglas Decker awarded the following students
Specialized Associate Degrees, Associate in Specialized
Technology Degrees, Diplomas and Cerfificates:
Sha ron Ca m pu s
Degree in Acco u n tin g & Bu s in es s
Ad m in is tra tio n
Deb o ra h M . E rn s t(New Ca s tle, PA)
Ra chel K in g (New Ca s tle, PA)
M a ri Ortiz(Green ville, PA)
Degree in Ad m in is tra tive Office
Techn o lo gy
Ra chelle M a rie F u chs (S ha ro n , PA)
K elley S p eid el (New Ca s tle, PA)
Jen n iferW o o d co ck (New Ca s tle, PA)
Degree in Co m pu terS o ftw a re w ith
Digita l M ed ia & Des ign
Bra n d o n M . L o n g (New Ca s tle, PA)
Degree in Co s m eto lo gy
Chels ea Pa ige K lein e (Herm ita ge, PA)
Hea therM cL a u ghlin (Green ville, PA)
Na ta s ha M . W illin gha m (S ha ro n , PA)
Degree in Hea lth In fo rm a tio n
Techn o lo gy
Dia n a L . Co p p a ge (Green ville, PA)
Degree in M ed ica l As s is ta n t
Ra va n a L yn n Ad kin s (S ha ro n , PA)
Gra n tC. Alfa n o (New Ca s tle, PA)
Ca s ey Ben n er(New Ca s tle, PA)
M ega n Bu ckel (New Ca s tle, PA)
Ca s hm ere Y vo n n e Co za rt(F a rrell, PA)
Au d rey E llen F a b er(T ra n s fer, PA)
Jes s ica Reb ecca Ha n co x (F a rrell, PA)
Y a n ira M erca d er(Herm ita ge, PA)
Degree in M ed ica l As s is ta n t(co n t’d )
S a m a n tha J. Ra u b er(Herm ita ge, PA)
Ca thie Jea n T u rn er(Gro ve City, PA)
S a m a n tha A. Zicca rd i (Hu b b a rd , OH)
Degree in M ed ica l L a b o ra to ry
Techn icia n
Rega n L yn Ba rcla y (Gro ve City, PA)
K a ren T . Britto n (E llw o o d City, PA)
Ca itlyn E liza b eth Gib s o n (Ja m es to w n , PA)
Ju d y L . Gregg (Bro o kfield , Oh.)
Cha n ta l Ca thleen Gu id ice
(New Brighto n , PA)
Y a u n a M . Hya tt(F a rrell, PA)
K es i Ren ee M cClin to n (Herm ita ge, PA)
Degree in N etw o rk Ad m in is tra tio n
Jen n iferS heffer(Vien n a , OH)
Diplo m a in Es thetics /N a il Techn icia n
Da n a S u rren a (New W ilm in gto n , PA)
Diplo m a in M a s terTea chero f
Co s m eto lo gy
Chels ey M a rie Jo hn s o n (S ha ro n , PA)
Do n iece S heree M cCu llo u gh (F a rrell, PA)
K a yla M . Perrin e (M ercer, PA)
Diplo m a in W eld in g & Fa b rica tio n w ith
Pipelin e Techn o lo gy
Bra n d o n J. Co n klin (Herm ita ge, PA)
Dre’S ea n I. Hea rn d o n (W . M id d les ex, PA)
M a rtin J. S hea rer(Gro ve City, PA)
E ricT ylerS lo a n (S ha rp s ville, PA)
P hleb o to m yTec hn ic ia n P ro g ra m
L a u n c hed
a tU n io n to w n & M o rg a n to w n
L o c a tio n s
CPT Cla s s S u m m er2015: Ca rolyn W ithrow, Em ilyBu rch, W en d yHoop en g a rn er,
S tep ha n ie Bla n ey, Ta n ia Bos ley-Phlebotom yIn s tru ctor, Britta n yHa rd y, A lta h Petrov.
June 11th marked the start of LBI’s newest
short program: Certified Phlebotomy
Technician or (CPT). The program, which has
drawn students from Maryland, Pennsylvania,
and West Virginia, prepares students for a
career in Phlebotomy through an efficient 10week curriculum that combines hands-on
instruction with real-world clinical field
experience. Held in Morgantown’s brand new
laboratory facility, the instructional portion of
the CPT program offers students training in
venipuncture, urinalysis, and centrifuging, as
well as certifications in CPR and First Aid.
“The program is fast-paced and focuses on
what students will actually face in the field on
a daily basis,” says Phlebotomy Instructor
Tania Bosley, a new member of the LBI
family. A Phlebotomist for 12 years, Tania is
excited to share her knowledge of the
Phlebotomy field with students- a career that,
as she states, “opens the door into the medical
field for students.”
During orientation, laughter could be heard
from the classroom as students were
introduced to the faculty and staff and were
acquainted to one another. “Everything went
very smoothly,” said Sherri Rimel, Assistant
Campus Director for Morgantown, noting that
special thanks were in order to those involved
in the preparation of the program and
orientation morning. “It is easy to see that the
program will be a huge success,” she added.
Judging from the response of the students, it
already is.
Ro w 1 L -R LoriStewart,M aryRose Fabian,Kristen Nuce,HayleyFuller,M elissa Prunty,Sara Stankiewicz,Joylyn
Guzik,RandyGolden,M ichaelSchwenger,Joshua M cCoy,M ichaelBartko,M arina Stefano,Trisha Savage,Erica
Roadm an,TiffanySpringer Ro w 2 L -R Tina Spitznogle,RachelCline,Karisa Cum berledge,Kayla Bayne,Kalie
Kerm es,M egan Stafford,Kayla Dicosim o,Kim berlyRow an,Dylan Banasick,Nicole M inerd,Am anda Showm an,Neil
M orris,Am anda Dionis,Jam es Golden,Am anda Nickelson Ro w 3 L -R Alyson M ilan,Janelle Brangard,Thom as
Tiberi,Deanna Carpeal,Ben D’Am ico,Loren Koklarinis,Frauke Fanning,ShelbySpeelm an,Jocelyn M inor,Chelsey
Stiles,BrandiFisher Ro w 4 L -R Chelsea Ew art,Jenna Hicks,Richelle Blackburn,RachelPonceroff,Jessie
Blackstock,Debra Kooser,KrystalJudy,Stephanie Keffer,Am anda Cesarino,M egan Holt,Travis Farrier,Edward
Kostelnik,Alexandria Kief,David Hager,Gary Price
The following students were awarded Specialized
Associate Degrees and Diplomas:
Acco u n tin g
Am a n d a Jo S ho w m a n --Un io n to w n , PA
Ad m in is tra tive o ffice Techn o lo gy
Chels ea Ra e E w a rt--M cClella n d to w n , PA
K im b erly Ho s kin s --Green s b o ro , PA
Bu s in es s Ad m in is tra tio n
K im b erly Ho s kin s --Green s b o ro , PA
K a lie K erm es --F a rm in gto n , PA
Deb ra S . K o o s er--M ill Ru n , PA
Neil A. M o rris --S ta rJu n ctio n , PA
Co s m eto lo gy
K a yla Ba yn e --Grin d s to n e, PA
Ha yley Da w n F u ller--Co n n ells ville, PA
Ea rly Child ho o d Ed u ca tio n
Jo ylyn Gu zik --F a irm o n t, W V
Jen n a Ro s e Hicks --Un io n to w n , PA
Jo celyn Ren ee M in o r--New S a lem , PA
E rica C. Ro a d m a n --Un io n to w n , PA
T iffa n y M . S p rin ger– Uled i, PA
M ed ica l As s is ta n t
K a yla M a rie Dico s im o – New S a lem , PA
Bra n d i K a y F is her--L a Belle, PA
M ega n L . Ho lt--S m ithfield , PA
Nico le M in erd --Un io n to w n , PA
T ris ha Ren ee S a va ge --F a rm in gto n , PA
Chels ey K ia ra L ee S tiles -Bru ceto n M ills , W V
M ed ica l Billin g & Co d in g
Am a n d a L . Ces a rin o --F a rm in gto n , PA
Am a n d a Jo S ho w m a n --Un io n to w n , PA
M ega n L yn n e S ta ffo rd --Ho p w o o d , PA
M ed ica l L a b o ra to ry Techn icia n
F ra u ke F a n n in g --Un io n to w n , PA
E d w a rd Da vid K o s teln ik --Un io n to w n , PA
S helb y G. S p eelm a n --M a s o n to w n , PA
M ed ica l Office Ad m in is tra tio n
Am a n d a L . Ces a rin o --F a rm in gto n , PA
N etw o rk Ad m in is tra tio n & S ecu rity
M icha el A. Ba rtko Jr. --F a ircha n ce, PA
T ra vis L . F a rrier--Po in tM a rio n , PA
Res pira to ry Thera py
Ja n elle N. Bra n ga rd --M t. Plea s a n t, PA
Dea n n a L . Ca rp ea l --Un io n to w n , PA
Ben ja m in N. D’Am ico --W es tNew to n , PA
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Da vid Ha ger--Bro w n s ville, PA
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Res pira to ry Thera py (co n t’d )
S tep ha n ie M . K eefer--Un io n to w n , PA
L o ren M . K o kla rin is --M a s o n to w n , PA
T a n a Ho p e M cBeth --Du n b a r, PA
Alys o n N. M ila n --Belle Vern o n , PA
T ho m a s Hu n terT ib eri --F a irb a n k, PA
Cyn thia Y es key --Dickers o n Ru n , PA
Co s m eto lo gy (Diplo m a )
K im b erly L yn ette Ro w a n -Ca rm icha els , PA
L o ri S tew a rt--S m ithfield , PA
Es thetics (Diplo m a )
Richelle A. Bla ckb u rn --Un io n to w n , PA
Es thetics / N a il Techn icia n (Diplo m a )
Ra chel Ra e Clin e --Gra p eville, PA
Am a n d a Ren ee Dio n is --Un io n to w n , PA
Am a n d a M a rie Nickels o n -Co n flu en ce, PA
S a ra An n S ta n kiew icz --S m ithfield , PA
M a rin a Pa u lin e S tefa n o -Co n n ells ville, PA
In d u s tria l M a in ten a n ce Techn icia n
(Diplo m a )
Dyla n F ra n klin Ba n a s ick -Co n n ells ville, PA
M icha el S chw en ger--S m ithfield , PA
N a il Techn icia n (Diplo m a )
M a ry Ro s e F a b ia n --S co ttd a le, PA
W V Co s m eto lo gy (Diplo m a )
K a ris a B. Cu m b erled ge – Co re, W V
Brid gettR. Gra ha m – K in gw o o d , W V
Alexa n d ra Nico le K ief– M o rga n to w n , W V
S a m a n tha L yn n L o u ghry –
Bru ceto n M ills , W V
Ra chel An n e Po n cero ff– W es to ver, W V
M elis s a A. Pru n ty – M o n o n ga h, W V
T in a M . S p itzn o gle – Green s b o ro , PA
W V Ha irS tylin g (Diplo m a )
Jes s ie K . Bla cks to ck – K in gw o o d , W V
T ia S ha y Bra d s ha w – Rid geley, W V
Jo s hu a M . M cCo y – M o rga n to w n , W V
K ris ten Bro o ke Nu ce – M o rga n to w n , W V
W eld in g & Fa b rica tio n w ith Pipelin e
Techn o lo gy (Diplo m a )
Ja m es M . Go ld en --Un io n to w n , PA
Ra n d y Go ld en --Un io n to w n , PA
Ga ry M icha el Price Jr. --Green s b o ro , PA
Derick W . Ro lla --Co n n ells ville, PA
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HOS A field trip o n S u n d a y, M a y 31, 2015 The students attended
a lecture presented by Guy Giordano,M D,and netw orking hourat
FirstPresbyterian Church in Sharon. Dr.Giordano spoke abouthis
volunteerexperience as a physician in W estAfrica during the recent
Ebola outbreak. HOSA students also volunteered as servers during
the w elcom e reception forDr.Giordano. AdvisorJan Hogue
accom panied the students. Pictured leftto right: Dayna Linton,
Cortney Gearhart,Dr.Giordano,Jan Nigro,and Sierra Coccia.
LTI
L
T Cordially Invites You to a Picnic
Thursday, July 30th 2015
At Buhl Park from 3:30-7:30pm
At
715 Hazen Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
Please Register at the Front Desk by July 15,
2015
We will provide food, fun,
and games.
Hot Dogs,
Hamburgers,
Chips, and
Dessert.
Bring blankets, lawn chairs,
and beverage.
LTIM EADVILLE
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M EADVILLE,PA 16335
814-724-0700
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Pres cho o l M en to rin g Pro gra m pro vid ed b y HOS A L TI
S ha ro n S tu d en ts d u rin g the S prin g S em es ter
HOSA m em bers w orked in pairs to develop and delivera series of
health education activities forstudents atthe New LightChristian
Education Center. Pictured is recentgraduate and pastpresident
Sam antha Ziccardidelivering herprogram entitled,You are
Beautiful. M s.Ziccardipaired w ith Ravana Adkins to teach the
children aboutpositive body im age.
2n d An n u a l
Sha m ro c k R u n
W a sHeld
The second annual Shamrock N’ Run was held on
Saturday March 14th in downtown Sharon, PA. Laurel
Technical Institute’s Respiratory Therapy program and
Primary Health Network’s Charitable Foundation
joined forces once again for a successful event. The
proceeds from the event benefit PHN-Charitable
Foundation’s program, Caring for Our Neighbors,
which provides rides to and from physician visits to
individuals who otherwise would be unable to make the
visits on their own, as well as a scholarship fund for a
respiratory therapy students at LTI.
Although it was a rainy morning, the event drew over
190 participants, 70 more than 2014’s inaugural event.
Runners and walkers enjoyed a puddle-filled 3.1 mile
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run through downtown Sharon, starting and ending at
Quaker Steak and Lube, and passing LTI as well as
PHN’s-Charitable Foundation on the route. The event
was a chipped-time race provided by Miles for Smiles,
the same timing company that handled the race the
previous year. Similar to 2014’s event, the race included
a costume contest, award metals to the top three
finishers in numerous age groups, a bagpiper, as well as
a commemorative t-shirt.
The event required roughly 60 volunteers, including
LTI employees and students, PBL and HOSA
members, as well as PHN-Charitable Foundation
employees. All participants, volunteers, and family
members enjoyed breakfast donated by Quaker Steak
and Lube, which kicked off the post-race party. New to
the event this year was a Chinese auction, which all
items were donated by local vendors in and around the
Shenango Valley. The goal this year was to have over
150 participants and raise $10,000, both of which were
achieved.
Although the event debuted in March of 2014, this
year will be the first awarded scholarship in the amount
of $1500. LTI’s Respiratory Therapy Scholarship
winner is David Polonus, a first year respiratory
therapy student. David will be attending PHNCharitable Foundation’s Scholarship Brunch on June
20th, where he will be awarded and recognized as the
2015 scholarship recipient.
1 8thAn n u a l
8th Gra d e Ca reerExplo ra tio n Fa ir
Laurel Business Institute, The Fayette Chamber of Commerce, and Fayette Business Partnership held
the 18th Annual 8th Grade Career Exploration Fair on April 1, 2015. We are pleased to announce that 11
school districts and over one thousand 8th graders attended, making this another successful event! The
school districts were required to have students select one, of five, different areas of interest to learn more
about. The Career Fair’s success relied on the participation of our local business professionals! Our
community came together to provide valuable information and interactive activities. With this information,
students gained a better understanding of the skills, working conditions, and educational/training
requirements necessary to be successful in these industries. Participation was volunteered in local law
enforcement, government, radio and television, and many locally owned businesses. We appreciate all of
the efforts of our community, to make the 8th Grade Career Exploration Fair a success, see you all next year!
L BIAn n o u n c esAn n u a l Go lfO u tin g
L a u rel Tec hn ic a l
In stitu te
U n d erthe Sea
How do you turn a hallway into an undersea
adventure? Just ask an ECE student. The Early
Childhood Education program in conjunction with
sponsor Scholastic Books held the annual book
fair. This year’s theme “Under the Sea”,
highlighted a variety of books about the sea and
animal life in and around the sea.
Clifford the big red dog and mascot for
Scholastic books visited during the family fun
night events. The event ran for a week. A portion
of the proceeds from the sales event were donated
credits to the Crawford County Read program and
will be used to buy supplies and books for their
educational programs. LTI ECE students will also
increase their library resources.
The Scholastics Book Events are one way LTI
students give back to the community and spread
the work about youth and literacy. Ms. Braymer
lets the students manage the book store and plan
the event activity. This activity prepares them for
the challenges they will face in their day care
facilities one day.
Paper plate fish…cut out a
wedge like a slice of pie. The
opening is the fish’s mouth and
when taped to the underside,
the wedge becomes a tail. Cut
the plate in half and add
streamers to the straight edge
…Jelly fish.
Join us at the 3rd annual LBI Alumni golf outing
Lunch will be served approximately at 2:30 pm and
benefiting the Imagination Library! The
skill prizes will be awarded during lunch. Prize
Imagination Library Golf Outing will be held on
drawings for the Chinese auction will be drawn
Friday, August 7th, 2015 at Duck
after lunch. For cash donations and
Hollow Golf Course. The golf outing
registration fees, please make checks
helps to raise funds to provide books to
payable to Community Foundation of
children ages 0 to 5, all proceeds go
Fayette County and mail to 2 West
directly to providing books for children
Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401. For
in Fayette County. Registration begins
sign sponsorship, prize sponsors or to
at 8 am with a shotgun start at 9 am.
receive a flyer, please contact Derek
SAV
ETHE
D
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The cost per person is $60, which
Harshman at (724) 439-4900 or by email
includes green fees, cart, BBQ lunch
at mailto:[email protected]
and a $15 donation to the Imagination Library.
M ea d ville Celeb ra tesSu m m er
The Meadville Campus celebrated the start of the
summer term and the summer season with a backyard
picnic. The weather man delivered sun and cool breezes
as students and staff lounged in the yard and chatted the
afternoon away. Some Corn Hole games were underway
pitting students and faculty.
Ask Ms. Braymer were she got her rule book from,
because it was different than Brody’s. No one had an
official guide however, so some rules were discussed at
regular intervals. Well, at least when the “old timers”
got into the game that is.
Mr. Mountjoy manned the grill and cooked many
items to order. “Very well done” was a popular level of
ready to eat grill fare.
Ms. Campbell wishes to thank everyone who pitched
in to set up and break down the event.
“Your help lent to the
success of this event”.