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SUMMER 2016

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1985–2015

Each year, the LBI Respiratory Therapy students raise funds for an organization that is near and dear to their hearts, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to live full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment, and ensuring access to high-quality, individualized care. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a devastating genetic disease that affects the lungs

and digestive system. There are tens of thousands of children and young adults in the United States diagnosed with CF. Great advances in medicine continue to be made that will help extend the life expectancy for CF patients to their 30s, 40s and beyond. The RT students get the opportunity to treat many CF patients during their clinical rotations. The students held a cookout lunch, sold pin ups, and sponsored a “Jeans for Genes” casual day to raise funds for the foundation. They also participated in the Great Strides 5K Walk held at

the Connellsville-Youghiogheny River Park on May 21, 2016. Together, we are adding tomorrows to the lives of people living with CF by supporting the search for a cure.

LBI Respiratory Therapy Raises Funds for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

LBI Scholarship winners definitely make the grade

Travis Thomas, A 2016 graduate of Northern Garrett High School, was awarded the John D. Mihm Memorial Scholarship. Travis, who resides in Friendsville, MD, will begin his studies at LBI this fall in Network Administration and Security. Travis is very involved in the Gospel Center Youth Group and enjoys playing basketball and football. He is the youngest of 4 siblings with two older brothers and a sister.

Courtney Totleben, An Administrative Office Technology student , has been awarded one of two Ruth H. and Milton T. Decker Memorial Scholarships. Courtney will be graduating in January 2017. She’s been helping out at LBI’s front desk for two semesters now, and she is very excited for what the future has in store for her upon graduation. Her favorite quote is from Abraham Lincoln: “In the end, it is not the years in your life that count. It is the life in your years.”

Kellie Yeagley, A Respiratory Therapy student , has been awarded one of two Ruth H. and Milton T. Decker Memorial Scholarships. Kellie graduated in May 2016. Kellie believes the education, skills and clinical expertise she received at LBI has been optimal for acquiring an associates degree in the field of respiratory. Her academic achievements have secured a successful pursuit in her respiratory career. Kellie feels prepared and confident to enter the medical field as a well qualified respiratory therapist.

Travis Thomas

Kellie Yeagley

Courtney Totleben

News from HOSA, LTI Sharon campus:

During the first HOSA meeting of the Summer semester, members officially accepted the grant award from UPMC Horizon Foundation for an automatic external defibrillator and dedicated it to the memory of LTI maintenance supervisor, Mark Burdick.

April 19, 2016, Sharon, PA – Two students from the Sharon campus of Laurel Technical Institute brought back top honors in competitive events at the American Welding S o c i e t y ( A W S ) R e g i o n a l Competition held in Pittsburgh, PA this past D e c e m b e r . Laurel Technical I n s t i t u t e ’ s s t u d e n t s participated in the AWS Pittsburgh Sections 35th Annual Student Weld-Off this past December. On Tuesday March 29, 2016 at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, PA, AWS announced the competition winners. Dylan DeSilvey(Pulaski, PA) took 2nd place honors. Jason Parson(Franklin, PA ) took 3rd place honors. Both students passed an X-Ray D1.1 in the positions of 3G, 4G, as well as a written test. The competition is pits hundreds of post-secondary welding students from across the region against one another in this display of welding skill. The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919 as a multifaceted, nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the science, technology and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering, and thermal spraying. AWS is supported by a staff of more than 100 professionals and serves over 71,000 members worldwide, including more than 15,000 international members. AWS is led by a volunteer organization of officers and directors, and is composed of 22 Districts with more than 160 local Sections throughout the US and the world. AWS continues to lead the way in supporting welding education and technology development to ensure a strong, competitive and exciting way of life.

LTI Students Take Top Honors at Regional Welding Competition

Jason Parson

Dylan DeSilvey

Pharmacology students discuss

and give pointers for counting

out medications.

Kassie Perez gets to the

Heart of the matter discussing

anatomy.

STEM CampScience, Technology, Engineering,

and Math are focused sessions

during the 2016 STEM Camp

program at LTI Meadville.

The camp is open to all 7th

and 8th graders in Crawford

County schools. During camp

students visit Laurel Technical

Institute, Precision Manufacturing

Institute, Allegheny College and

Edinboro University. Presented

programs must cover or be part of

the STEM initiative.

At LTI students visit both Medical

and Networking labs. In IT they

learn about Network designing,

gaming and create cabling

connectors. During the Medical

visit, the importance of math skills

in pharmaceutical delivery, science

of the human body and the many

professions available to them in the

future.

LTI students give it all to aid the Red Cross Blood Drive

The Heat of summer hit Meadville at the same time the HOSA Hosted Blood Drive came to town.Networking student Josh

Davies lays it all on the line to contribute to the cause. Donations reached record contributors for LTI - Meadville.

The 2016 Shamrock N Run was another success!

With the success of this event, LTI’s Sharon Respiratory Therapy Program is able to offer another scholarship worth $1,500 to a deserving student. The student must apply for the scholarship, including an essay on Why I chose LTI’s Respiratory Therapy Program, a letter of recommendation (outside of LTI), 3.0 gpa, and also have their current transcripts sent to Primary Health Network’s Charitable Foundation. This year’s scholarship winner is Hector Paniagua. Hector is in his 2nd semester in the RT program, he was also voted as the Class Representative by his peers. Hector is from New York, and recently moved to PA, with his two sons, in order to attend school. Congratulations Hector!!

LTI Announces Their Spring 2016 Graduating Class

May 10, 2016, Meadville, PA. Laurel Technical Institute Meadville Campus celebrated the graduation of its Spring 2016 graduating class at the

Meadville Area High School in Meadville, PA. Leana Burns, Ann Mackiewicz, Lorenna Sampson and Carrie Zilhaver

were recognized as Valedictorians and David Gorby was recognized as Salutatorian.

1st Row (L-R)  Leslie Ferguson, Janice Zeart, Monique Kregiel, Melanie Metzgar, Lorenna Sampson, Carrie, Zilhaver, Leana Burns, Ann Mackiewicz, David Gorby, Bridget Carter, Rebecca Owens, Senequa Johnson 2nd Row (L-R)  Jordan White, Kellie Vincent, Lauren Learn, Brody Pratt, Nichole Moore, Katelyn Brown, Alania Batt 3rd Row (L-R)  Elizabeth Lashbrook, Jennifer Boyd, Stefanie Fitzgerald, Holly Shafer, Rachel Bontrager, Makenize Gilson, Megan Brendlinger, Peyton Stewart

Director Patricia Campbell awarded the following students Specialized Associate Degrees and Diplomas:

Meadville CampusDegree in Accounting & Business Administration Jennifer Boyd (Meadville, PA) Brody Pratt (Hartstown, PA)

Degree in Cosmetology Jennifer Hazlett (Seneca, PA)

Diploma in Cosmetology- Esthetician

Alaina Batt (Greenville, PA) Megan Brendlinger (Edinboro, PA)

Katelyn Brown (Waterford, PA) Lauren Learn (Meadville, PA)

Diploma in Cosmetology- Esthetician & Nail Technician

Nichole Moore (Centerville, PA) Lorenna Sampson (Titusville, PA) Peyton Stewart (Meadville, PA)

Diploma in Cosmetology Nail Technician

Rachel Bontrager (Kent, OH) Makenzie Gilson (Meadville, PA)

 Janice Zeart (Edinboro, PA)

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bridget Carter (Oil City, PA) Senequa Johnson (Meadville, PA) Rebecca Owens (Meadville, PA)

Degree in Health Information Technology Stefanie Fitzgerald (Utica, PA)

Monique Kregiel (Titusville, PA) Ann Mackiewicz (Meadville, PA)

Holly Shafer (Cambridge Springs, PA) Carrie Zilhaver (Venango, PA)

Degree in Medical Assistant Leana Burns (Townville, PA)

Leslie Ferguson (Cochranton, PA) Melanie Metzgar (Sandy Lake, PA)

Kellie Vincent (Utica, PA)

Degree in Network Administration & Security

David Gorby(Westford, PA) Elizabeth Lashbrook (Meadville, PA)

Joran White (Linesville, PA)

LTI Announces Their Spring 2016 Graduating Class

May 12, 2016, Sharon, PA. Laurel Technical Institute celebrated the graduation of

its spring 2016 graduating class at Hickory High School, Hermitage, Pa. Alexis Alexander, Ryan Campbell,

Michael Heckman, Chris Stull, and Nicole Warren were valedictorians, and Susan Dales and Tammy Plummer were salutatorians.

Front Row L to R: B. Barnes, J. Rao, C. Adkins, T. Plummer, S. Dales, A. Alexander, M. Heckman, A. Perrine, S. Coccia, D. Kennell Back Row:  L to R: E. Hoffman, J. Yerace, J. Myers, B. Whitehead, A. Tarver, S. Koonce-Johnson, H. Valla, L. Clark, T. Christoff, L. Palovsky

Director Douglas Decker awarded the following students Specialized Associate Degrees, Associate in Specialized

Technology Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates: Sharon Campus

Degree in Accounting & Business Administration Linda Clark (Stoneboro, Pa.)

Passion Daniels (New Castle, Pa.) Joshua Myers (Hermitage, Pa.)

Alisha Tarver (Farrell, Pa.) Nicole Warren (Jamestown, Pa.)

Degree in Cosmetology Brittanie Barnes (Greenville, Pa.)

Degree in Health Information Technology

Tammy Christoff (Sharpsville, Pa.)

Degree in Medical Assistant Sierra Coccia (Sharon, Pa.) Dawn Kennell (Mercer, Pa.)

Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Susan Dales (Greenville, Pa.) Shakiya Koonce (Sharon, Pa.)

Tammy Plummer  (Greenville, Pa.) Brittany Whitehead (Sharon, Pa.) Justin Yerace (Ellwood City, Pa.)

Degree in Network Administration Charity Adkins (New Brighton, Pa.)

Alexis Alexander (Niles, Oh.) Michael Heckman (Mercer, Pa.)

Helena Valla (Sharon, Pa.)

Diploma in Master Teacher of Cosmetology

Emily Hoffman (Pulaski, Pa.)

Diploma in Welding & Fabrication with Pipeline Technology Ryan Campbell (Sharon, Pa.) Chris Stull (Brookfield, Oh.)

Certificate in Esthetics  Lori Palovsky (Sharpsville, Pa.) 

LBI Announces Their May 2016 Graduating ClassMay 12, 2016, Uniontown, PA.

Laurel Business Institute held its 89th graduation on May 12, 2016, at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown.

Richard Palya of Uniontown was the Degree Salutatorian. Kellie Yeagley of Uniontown was Degree Salutatorian.

Kaysee Maurin of Carmichaels, Kelsey Mason of Leisenring, Kenneth Paroda of Smithfield, Robertlee Gonzalez of

Cokesburg, Triston Hughes of Uniontown, William Vogel of Uniontown, and Rachel Ord of Fairmont, WV were the Diploma Valedictorians. Brittany Larew of Newburg, WV

was the Diploma Salutatorian. Director of Respiratory Care at Uniontown Hospital and former LBI Graduate Kari Magill

delivered the commencement address.

Row 1 L-R; Robert Sanders, Juilanne Gibson, Morgan Anderson, Tammy Coen, Samantha Ficara, Amanda Garstecki, Misty Greer, Richonda Williams, Keith Skidmore, Richard Palya, Alexis King, Joshua Miskanin, Triston Hughes, Jerrett Kondrla Row 2 L-R; Kelsey Mason, Jenna McFann, Jaime Burkes, Alisa Lockett, Michaela Morgan, Rachel Ord, Alyssa Tabaj, Stacey Redman, Alicia Polovina, Kellie Yeagley, Alexis Fries, Jordan Groves, Bradley Smith Row 3 L-R; Katrina Och, Joelissa Pishko, Troy Shipp, Craig Dodson, Kaysee Maurin, Hannah Cutwright, Robertlee Gonzalez, William Vogel, Caitlin Gelety, Rosalyn Burger, Madison Darney *Valedictorians – Richard Palya, Kaysee Maurin, Robertlee Gonzalez, Triston Hughes, William Vogel, Rachel Ord *Salutatorians – Kellie Yeagley

The following students were awarded Specialized Associate Degrees and Diplomas:

Administrative Office Technology Samantha Ficara – Uniontown

Misty L. Greer – Uniontown Business Administration

Tammy Lynn Coen – Belle Vernon Amanda K. Garstecki – Scottdale Early Childhood Education Joelissa Pishko – New Salem

Alyssa Tabaj – New Salem Richonda A. Williams – Connellsville

Medical Billing & Coding Misty L. Greer – Uniontown

Alicia Ellen Polovina – Connellsville Troy Shipp – Masontown Therapeutic Massage

Craig Robert Dodson – Uniontown Respiratory Therapy

Rosalyn Janae Burger – Monessen Alexis Paige Fries – Perryopolis Caitlin L. Gelety – Belle Vernon

Jordan R. Groves – Morgantown, WV Alexis M. King – Uniontown

Richard A. Palya – Uniontown Kellie J. Yeagley – Uniontown Cosmetology (Diploma)

Hannah Marie Cutwright – Carmichaels Kaysee Lyn Maurin – Carmichaels Esthetics / Nail Technician

(Diploma) Julianne Marie Gibson – Connellsville

Kelsey Mason – Leisenring Industrial Maintenance Technician (Diploma)

Jerrett Kondrla – Uniontown Kenneth Paroda – Smithfield Robert Sanders – Smithfield

Nail Technician Crystal Gilpin – Acme

Pharmacy Technician Sydnee L. Hixon

Welding & Fabrication with Pipeline Technology (Diploma)

Robertlee Gonzalez – Cokesburg Triston Hughes – Uniontown

Bradley Smith – Rices Landing William Vogel – Uniontown

WV Cosmetology (Diploma) Morgan Anderson – Morgantown Courtney Blosser – Morgantown

Brittany N. Larew – Newburg Rachel Leigh Ord – Fairmont

Keri Danielle Simpson – Rowlesburg WV Hair Styling (Diploma)

Jaime L. Burks – Morgantown, WV Alisa Lockett – Morgantown, WV Jenna L McFann – Rivesville, WV

Michaela Elouise Morgan – Morgantown, WV

Katrina Och – Wheeling, WV Industrial Maintenance Technician (Certificate)

Joshua Sanders – Smithfield Phlebotomy Technician

(Certificate) Jonetta Costoso – Brownsville

Madison Alexis Darney – Millsboro Scott Felgar – Connellsville

Brittany Henderson – Belle Vernon Joshua P. Miskanin – Smock

Stacey Nicole Redman – East Millsboro Phlebotomy Technician

(Certificate) Raquel Daniels – Morgantown, WV Heidi Hixon – Bruceton Mills, WV Amber Kisner – Masontown, WV Jessica Wright – Point Marion

2 The Insider July 2016

LTI Wexford Campus Announces Graduation of Their First Class

Laurel Business Institute - LBI’m Ready

 Left to right-Lindsey Beck, Jessica Sonetti, Melissa Link, Tyeshia Jolly, Susette Hirschoff, Pamela Yasko, Courtney Inman, Allison Santonastaso

Laurel Technical Institute is pleased to announce the opening of their new campus in Wexford, Pennsylvania, on March 29, 2016, which is offering Phlebotomy (a ten-week program) and Clinical Medical Assistant (a 12-month program). The enclosed picture denotes the first cohort beginning their journey into continued education.

LTI celebrated the graduation of its first phlebotomy class at our Wexford campus on June 13, 2016.

The following students received a diploma in phlebotomy technician:

Courtney Inman of Langeloth, Pa.Tyeshia Jolly of Aliquippa, Pa.Melissa Link of Glenshaw, Pa.

Jessica Sonetti of Pittsburgh, Pa.Pamela Yasko of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Having earned a grade point average of 4.0 to 3.8 to be on the Highest Honors Dean’s List:

Courtney Inman, Melissa Link, Jessica Sonetti

all with perfect attendance.

Having earned a grade point average of 3.49 to 3.25 to be on the Honors Dean’s List:Tyeshia Jolly with perfect attendance

Also having perfect attendance was: Pamela Yasko.

June 14, 2016, Wexford, Pa.

LTI Announces Their Fall 2015 Graduating ClassJanuary 20, 2016, Meadville, PA.

Laurel Technical Institute Meadville Campus celebrated the graduation of its Fall 2016 graduating class at the Academy

Theatre in Meadville, PA. Carrie Geib was recognized as Valedictorian and Jacquelyn Nickelson was

recognized as Salutatorian.

1st Row (L-R)  Kristie Milliren, Kimberly Ruot, Carrie Geib, Jacquelyn Nickelson, Brittany Lynk, Lisa Thompson2nd Row (L-R)  Angela Al-bara, Megan Lord, Mary Jo Byers, Harley Wentz, Angie Turner, Kirsten Beardsley, Kathryn Sidlinger, Megan Rice

Director Patricia Campbell awarded the following students Specialized Associate Degrees and Diplomas:

Meadville Campus

Degree in Cosmetology Angie Rutherford (Meadville, PA) 

Diploma in Cosmetology

Kirsten Beardsley (Youngsville, PA)  

Diploma in Cosmetology- Nail Technician

Angela Al-Baraa (Erie, PA) Laura Hutchinson (Oil City, PA)

Megan Lord (Erie, PA) Kristie Milliren (Oil City, PA) Lisa Thompson (Russell, PA)

Degree in Health Information Technology Carrie Geib (Meadville, PA)

Harley Wentz (Meadville, PA)  

Degree in Medical Assistant Mary Jo Byers (Meadville, PA) Brittany Lynk (Meadville, PA)

Jacquelyn Nickelson (Meadville, PA) Megan Rice (Meadville, PA)

Kimberly Ruot (Meadville, PA) Kathryn Sindlinger (Clarks Mills, PA)

  Degree in Network

Administration & Security Joshua Krueger (Meadville, PA)

LTI Announces Their Fall 2015 Graduating ClassJanuary 21, 2016, Sharon, PA.

Laurel Technical Institute celebrated the graduation of its fall 2015 graduating class at Hickory High School,

Hermitage, Pa. Jason Parson, David Campbell, and Dylan Desilvey were valedictorians and Gina Morrison was

salutatorian.

Bottom Row L to R: C. Blakely, E. Zappa, B. Powell, J. Tovtin, G. Morrison, D. Campbell, D. DeSilvey, J. Parson, A. Dawson, A. Schell, C. Carlson, K. HasanTop Row L to R: N. Bailey, M. Hassel, L. Nixon, S. Prather, L. Ellebie, V. Ayres, L. Curtis, J. Nigro, T. Heutsche, D. Marangoni, W. Piccuta, C. Scheuermann, M. Shappee,  J. Scheuermann, G. Newsom, T. Hughes, R. Stebbins, N. Husband

Director Douglas Decker awarded the following students Specialized Associate Degrees, Associate in Specialized

Technology Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates: Sharon Campus

Degree in Accounting & Business Administration

Khalilah Hasan (Farrell, Pa.)

Degree in Cosmetology Lindsay Curtis (Greenville, Pa.) Brittany Powell (Hermitage, Pa.)

Degree in Health Information Technology

LaShay Nixon (Farrell, Pa.)

Degree in Medical Assistant                                                   Vicky L. Ayres (Masury, Oh.)                                                

Nicole L. Husband (Sharpsville, Pa.)                                       Jan L. Nigro (Sharon, Pa.)

Degree in Respiratory Therapy                                            Nyetia Bailey (New Castle, Pa.)                                                                               

Chelsea A. Blakely (W. Middlesex, Pa.)                                     Merrissa Hassel (Greenville, Pa.)

Thomas Heutsche (Sharpsville, Pa.)                                                 Gina Marie Morrison (Masury, Oh.)                                       William Piccuta (North Lima, Oh.)                                              

Casey Scheuermann (Hermitage, Pa.)                    Johnna Scheuermann (Hermitage, Pa.)                                

Jaclyn Tovtin (Youngstown, Oh.)

Diploma in Cosmetology Suzanne Prather (Wheatland, Pa.)

Erika Zappa (Sharpsville, Pa.)

Diploma in Esthetics/Nail Technician

Danielle N. Marangoni (Hermitage, Pa.

Diploma in Welding & Fabrication with Pipeline Technology

David G. Campbell (Sharon, Pa.) Dylan DeSilvey (Pulaski, Pa.) Thomas Hughes (Sharon, Pa.)

Gary Newsom (New Castle, Pa.) Jason Parson (Franklin, Pa.)

Mathias Shappee (Jamestown, Pa.) Randall Stebbins (Greenville, Pa.)

Certificate in Esthetics

Alexandria Dawson (Mercer, Pa.)

Certificate in Nail Technician Lindsay Ellebie (Farrell, Pa.)

Certificate in Phlebotomy Chevelle Marie Carlson (Greenville, Pa.)

Alauna Marie Schell (Sharon, Pa.)

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LBI Announces Their January 2016 Graduating Class

January 21, 2016, Uniontown, PA. Laurel Business Institute held its 88th graduation on

January 21, 2016, at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown. Autumn Paige Mardis of Connellsville was the

Degree Salutatorian. Tabbatha M. Triplett of Morgantown, WV was the Diploma Salutatorian.

Row 1 L-R; Ashley Edgerton, Tomi Kirk, Shelby Vrescak, Emalaini Rotokovaga, Autumn Mardis, Tabitha Triplett, Haley Redshaw, Shayla Kniha, Pamela Tissue, Molly Corazzi, Andrea Adenhart Row 2 L-R; Shannon Knisely, Vanessa Dixon, Hattie Medsger, Dylan Shue, Katelynn Grapes, Nikayla Goodwin, Karly Forman, Emily Sisler, Alexis Rose Row 3 L-R; Jennifer Glisan-Fike, Tiona Britten-Harper, Kelsey Cartright, Abby Schlossnagle, Kylelee Bartnett, Emily Mayhew, SammiJo Davis, Amanda Poling, Rebecca Aesoph, Jade Fabery Row 4 L-R; Kimberly Roadman, Angelia Hardesty, Cassandra Wotring, Sarah Gamble, Amber Faulknier, Kelsey Crouse, Haley Triplett, Kristian Romain, Shawnie Kudas, Haley McCracken

The following students were awarded Specialized Associate Degrees and Diplomas:

Administrative office Technology Rebecca Marie Aesoph – Uniontown

Cosmetology Kelsey Morgayne Crouse -- Conellsville Hayley Marie McCracken -- Vestaburg Hattie Marie Medsger – Mt. Pleasant

Computer Software Steven Brachna -- Everson

Medical Assistant Jennifer Lynn Glisan-Fike—Uniontown

Kimberly Roadman – New Stanton Emalaini B. Rokotavaga - Hopwood

Medical Billing & Coding Vanessa Arlene Dixon -- Uniontown

Medical Office Administration Vanessa Arlene Dixon – Uniontown

Shannon Knisely -- LaBelle

Network Administration & Security

Steven Brachna – Everson Seth Williams – Uniontown

Therapeutic Massage Tiona LaLynn Britten Harper --

Uniontown Kelsey M. Cartright – Morgantown, WV Angelia Virginia Hardesty – Bruceton

Mills, WV Tomi R. Kirk – Pt. Marion

Autumn Paige Mardis -- Connellsville Shelby Vrescak – Brownsville

Cosmetology (Diploma) Molly Mackensie Corazzi –

Fredericktown Shayla Ariel Kniha – Waynesburg

Haley Marie Redshaw – Farmington Pam Tissue – Addison

Industrial Maintenance Technician (Diploma)

Ashley G. Edgerton – Hiller Dylan J. Shue – LaBelle

Nail Technician (Diploma) Andrea Lynn Adenhart – Mt. Braddock

Shawnie Kudas – Brownsville Ashley Lynn Rudy – Mt. Pleasant

Pharmacy Technician Jade Richelle Fabery -- Uniontown

Welding & Fabrication with Pipeline Technology (Diploma)

SammiJo Davis – Brownsville

WV Cosmetology (Diploma) KyleLee Jo Barnett – Morgantown

Amber Christine Faulknier – Masontown, WV

Karly Marie Forman – Bruceton Mills Nikayla Dawn Goodwin – Kingwood

Katelynn Michelle Grapes – Morgantown

Emily Mayhew – Morgantown Amanda Poling – Rivesville

Kristian M. Romain – Kingwood Alexis Danielle Rose – Waynesburg, PA Abby Nicole Schlossnagle – Friendsville,

MD Emily Jean Sisler – Independence Chelsea Snyder – Mt. Morris, PA

Haley Alexis Triplett – Morgantown Tabbatha M. Triplett – Morgantown

Cassandra R. Wotring – Bruceton Mills

  WV Hair Styling (Diploma) Claudia R. Brown – Fairmont Sarah Gamble -- Morgantown

  Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate)

Haleah Brown – Connellsville Carlie Hauer – Latrobe

Alisha Yeager – Rices Landing

Phlebotomy Technician – WV (Certificate)

Tammy Earle – Dellslow Sheri Snider-Ennis – Bruceton Mills

Lindsay Thompson – Fairmont

*Salutatorians – Tabitha Triplett, Autumn Mardis

LTI Instructor is recognized with American Welding Society DistinctionThe Howard E. Adkins Memorial Instructor Section Award

is presented to Brian Bickel.Mahoning Valley Section 2014-2015

In recognition of quality instructional performance

devoted to the promotion and expansion of welding skills and knowledge.

LTI is so proud to have you on our team!Congratulations Brian!

The students of PBL adopted the March of Dimes as their annual community fundraising event for 2016. Throughout the year the members of PBL held various fundraisers to help reach our goal. As the effects of PBL grew so did the number of participants. What started off as a group event ended up developing into a LTI Family Event! Students from all majors and programs, members of their family, teachers and instructors, and staff members all stepped up to support the cause.

Walking Tacos are always a hit with the student body, and even more so with the staff

Philadelphia Candy Bars Sales is just a good excuse to have chocolate on hand. Caramel by far was the winning flavor, but Peanut Butter came in a close second.

T-Shirt Sales allowed the members the opportunity to use their creativity and design a Team Shirt. The members actually designed

2 different T-Shirts. When it came to the vote “Showing Off Our Heart” won for

the team shirt, and the “Tender Lovin’ Butterflies” were sold as a fundraiser.

Raining Purple Dimes Vendor Show invited friends and family members, who are Independent Consultants for Home Based Sales companies, to have the opportunity to set up their tables and sell with items without having to be hosted in someone’s home. During the event there were multiple door prize drawings, a Chinese auction, and wonderful food and desserts created by the members and staff for our guests to enjoy. During the event we welcomed 12 different vendors, opened our doors to over 65 guests, and provided an opportunity for 25 team members to volunteer in the organization and decoration of the event.

2016 March of Dimes took place on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Buhl Park, Sharon PA. The 2016 LTI Team had 72 registered members. Unfortunately, the rain kept some members away but 55 members showed up with umbrellas in hand to participate in the walk. After the walk everyone was treated to Roast Beef Sandwiches and Boneless Wings from Quaker Steak, Chips and Popcorn from Herr’s, Smilie Cookies from Eat N Park and Italian Ice from Yum Berries.

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Pharmacy Tech News

PBL News and Events

Pharmacy Technician students from both Uniontown and Sharon campuses had the opportunity to tour the 1.1 million sq. ft. Morgantown branch of Mylan Pharmaceuticals. The company was founded in 1961 with a mission of helping small communities in West Virginia obtain affordable medication. Currently, Mylan is the 2nd largest generic and specialty pharmaceutical company in the world! The company manufactures over 1,400 different products and produces over 45 billion doses annually. During the tour, students were shown the step-by-step process of how a medication is created, tested, packaged and prepared for delivery. Multiple students said their most enjoyable part of the tour was seeing how the medications were created for dispensing. All medications contain an active ingredient, usually in a powdered form. Once the active ingredient is combined

PT student participants included Jade Fabery (U), Ashley Hardin (S), Sydnee Hixon (U), Casey Morton (S), Julie Oris (S), Samantha Pitts (U) and Kyle Whitlock (U). Instructors, Ashley Douglas (U) and Pamela Good (S) were also in attendance

“The most influential aspect of the tour was

that it made me so excited to start working and completely proved to me that I’ve finally

made the correct career choice”.

– Samantha Pitts

with other fillers, the product is mixed using industrial sized blenders. From this stage, the mixture is packaged into capsules or pressed into tablets for bottling. To ensure accuracy and quality, multiple samples are taken from each step in the production process. Some machines can dispense up to 3,000 units every minute! Once a medication batch has been

prepared, the machines and rooms used must be thoroughly cleaned. It can take hours to clean a small room (floors, walls, ceilings, machinery) to ensure that cross-contamination does not occur. Having the opportunity to tour a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant was an invaluable experience. Not only did the students learn about the production process, but it demonstrated the importance of safety and quality.