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Richland To Host Presentation On Healthful Eating

Penn Highlands will be hosting a presentation on Healthful Eating by Claire Holzner, Field Educator for the Ethical Choices Program (ECP), on Tuesday, February 13, in the Richland Campus LGI. The ECP is a non-profit organization that offers free educational presentations that primarily address issues related to food choices and the impact of those choices on the world around us.

Attendees will learn about the connections between diet and health, discuss ways that informed dietary choices could help prevent or relieve diseases, and investigate how modern farming and agriculture practices contribute to present-day health concerns.

Claire Holzner will present at three different times, providing attendees an option:

• 10:00 – 11:00am
• 12:00 – 1:00pm
• 1:00 – 2:00pm

For more information, please contact Pennsylvania Highlands Student Activities at 814.262.6463 or studentactivities@pennh.25comm.com.

College Partners With JAHA On Revamped Johnstown Film Festival

Call for entries open now through June 30th, 2018. Johnstown Film Festival to be held on September 8th.

The Johnstown Film Festival is back after a two-year hiatus! Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and the Johnstown Area Heritage Association (JAHA) are collaborating on the revamped event, which is set for September 8, 2018.

“JAHA presented the festival from 2007-2015, and we’re delighted to bring it back in cooperation with Penn Highlands, which is going to add an exciting new student competition and education component to the festival,” said Shelley Johansson of JAHA, who has been involved with the festival since its first year.

“We are thrilled to be a part of the resurgence of the Johnstown Film Festival,” said Rick Bukoski, Assistant Professor, Communication and Media Studies at Penn Highlands. “We want to give middle, high school, and college students throughout the region an opportunity to showcase their films and learn more about filmmaking, and to be working with JAHA to create an exciting daylong event.”

The festival will feature two parts: Scene One, A Day at the Movie Studio; and Scene Two, Opening Night. Penn Highlands will present Scene One at the College’s Richland Campus, and will consist of seminars about filmmaking and student work presentations. JAHA will present Scene Two at the Heritage Discovery Center, and will be a presentation of film shorts submitted for competition as in previous years.

However, there are some changes to JAHA’s competitive portion of the festival. Entries will be limited to films that have some connection to Johnstown or western Pennsylvania – in location, theme, or by personnel involved in the production (actors, directors, producers, etc.). Submissions will be made via Withoutabox, an online platform used by film festivals all over the world, rather than the traditional method of mailing in a DVD.

“Throughout the festival’s history, we have found that films with a local connection resonated the most with our audience – so we think the change in entry guidelines is a good move. Plus, promoting the local filmmaking community is one of the main goals of the event,” Johansson explained. “We’re also excited about using Withoutabox, which will streamline the entry and judging process for us, interested filmmakers, and our judges.”

Short films of 30 minutes or less are eligible for the competitions. There is a non-refundable $15 entry fee per film, or $10 for students (filmmakers who were 18 years of age or younger at the time the film was completed.) Films of any genre will be accepted for JAHA’S Scene Two competition, while Penn Highlands’ student film competition will involve the specific theme of “Cliffhanger.” The call for entries is open now through June 30, 2018.

“Our Scene One: A Day at the Movie Studio will feature short seminars for student filmmakers, but also seminars of general interest to anyone who loves film. It is our hope patrons of the Johnstown Film Fest will kick off the day with us, then complete it with JAHA in the evening. Likewise, we hope our student participants and their families will join us in the evening for Scene Two with JAHA,” Bukoski said. “The winning student film produced by our competition will be shown at the evening event with JAHA.”

More information will be released as the date gets closer. For details on the festival, including a link to the entry portal, please visit https://www.jaha.org/events/johnstown-film-festival/call-for-entries/.

Free Workshops On Career Tips & Success Coming to Central Park

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is starting 2018 by bringing some of its Richland Campus services to residents of downtown Johnstown. The College’s new Central Park Center, located at 425 Main Street, will be hosting a series of free workshops designed to help residents take the next step and build their careers.

Led by the College’s Career Services staff, attendees will learn how to determine the best career for them, and then be equipped with the tools to gain success in their desired field. These workshops will be held throughout February:

• Feb. 6^th, 1:00pm: Major and Career Exploration. Through the power of Career Coach, find out what majors and career options are best based on your interests.

• Feb. 13^th, 11:00am: Essentials of Resume Writing. Learn the basics of resume writing from professionals. By the end, you will be able to create a quality cover letter and resume.

• Feb. 27^th, 1:00pm: Tips to ACE the Job Interview. Learn how to prepare for the interview, become familiar with different styles of interview questions, how to respond to questions, and what to do after the interview.

Each workshop will include information on the College’s Career Closet, a year-round free of charge service available to help individuals assemble professional attire for their next interview.

For more information or to RSVP for any of these workshops, please contact our Central Park Center at 814.254.4888 or centralpark@pennh.25comm.com.

Tim Biakapia Earns NJCAA Player Of The Week Honors For Second Time In His Career

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College men’s basketball forward Tim Biakapia (Northwest High School, Germantown, MD) has been named the NJCAA Division III National Player of the Week for the second time in his career.

During play last week, he averaged 33 points per game, 17.5 rebounds per game, and 3 blocked shots per game. He shot 94.1% from the free throw line. Penn Highlands won both games played (January 4th and January 6th).

“Tim is a leader that deserves all the recognition that comes his way,” stated Landon Loya, Black Bears Head Basketball Coach. “He is resourceful, has a great attitude, and is a respected teammate. Being able to coach a player like Tim is an honor, and Penn Highlands is grateful to have him.”

Tim Biakapia, a sophomore, has recorded a double-double in 13 straight games. He currently ranks in the top ten in numerous NJCAA national statistical categories including:

• 3rd in points per game
• 3rd in field goal percentage
• 4th in rebounds per game
• 4th in defensive rebounds
• 5th in points
• 6th in total rebounds
• 9th in offensive rebounds

In his collegiate career at Penn Highlands, Tim has scored 898 points, has grabbed 471 rebounds, and has a double-double in 31 of 38 games played. He was a 1st Team All-Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference and 2nd Team All-Region XX in his freshman year.

Dean’s List for Fall 2017 announced

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to announce that the following students have made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester.

Acosta – Brooke Elizabeth Gary, Amber Michelle Schuck

Altoona – Shantell Lynette Brown, Christina Marie Evans, Adrienne Grace Ford, Diane Louise Gallagher, Amber Marie Genua, Nathalia M. Harchak, Shavet Laray Lamont, Ashlee Pauline Lonsinger, Rebecca M. Rago, Annette M. Thompson

Apollo – Tucker John Insko

Ashville – Lauren Alexis Hite, Emma Kathryn Racz, Mackenzie M. Sherry

Beaverdale – Danielle Renee` Grados, RaeLynn Danielle Hammond

Bedford – Adam Robert Vanmeter

Bellefonte – Izaak Andrew Trithart

Bellwood – Elizabeth Jayne Whaley

Berlin – Bradley Lynn Airesman, Lisa Ann Ferko, Tyler James Gindlesperger, MaKenzie Noelle Maust, Matthew Charles Shipley, Brooke E. Wilson

Blairsville – Ashley Fay Cline, Samantha J. Kelly, Nadia Lorraine Tillman

Boswell – Emily June Kennell, Katie L. Snoeberger, Von Michael Yoder

Brackenridge – Regid Daniel Uhric

Cairnbrook – Benjamin Robert Yelovich

Carrolltown – Madison Leigh Augustine, Grace Elizabeth Bertram, Calem Robert Illig, Evan Joseph Johnson, Michael Cyril Shuss

Central City – Robert Ralph Antesberger, Michael Anthony Contrillo, Hannah Beth Frazier, Mikayla R. Ott

Charleroi – Richard Lee Rifenburg

Cherry Tree – Baylee Lynn Boring

Clearfield – Chad Alan Maney, William Shane Rowles

Clymer – George Robert Brown

Colver – Bryan Edwin Guyer, Allyssa Newton Nash, Lyndon Joseph Saylor, Kristy Lynn Weber, Kaytlynn M. Williams

Conemaugh – Angela Rose Santacroce

Confluence – Chandler John Enos

Cresson – Shaina Lavon Aurandt, Anastasia Elizabeth Clapper, Angela Marie Forlina, Kali M. Kirsch, Brittany Nicole Rinker

Davidsville – Derek A. Sauter, Marisa Lynne Wagner, Jennifer C. Yoder

Dayton – Zane Nathaniel Clowser

Duncansville – Todd Andrew Beard, Aaron Logan Cook, Kylee Marrie Lonsinger, Ashley Lyn Singer, Lyndzi Michele Vaughn

Dysart – Amber M. Smith

Ebensburg – Veronica R. Chumrik, Scott Edward Holsinger, Laurie J. Horn, Haley E. Kish, Nathan Matthew Knopp, Thomas Matthew Lauer, Amber N. McBreen, Jeremy Andrew McBreen, Allison S. McKeel, Morgan L. Price, Dona Lynn Rager, Nathan Lee Smith, Faith Marie Sodmont

Erie – Mark David Woods

Everett – Maygan J. Rice

Fairhope – Phillip Kenneth Walter

Fallentimber – Jeremy M. Rinker

Frederick – Jordan David Fortson

Friedens – Samantha Elaine McKenzie, Alyson Nicole Platt, Elizabeth Marlene Reese, Devin Reed Snedden

Gallitzin – Katrina Nicole Stevens

Greensville – Makayla Grace Coughenour

Harrisburg – Meagan Estelle Horner

Hastings – Gavin Morrell Campbell, Dylan Robert Maurer, Jason P. Serafin

Hollidaysburg – Jarrett Michael Cavalet, Michael James Cheskey, Laurie Anne Larkin

Hollsopple – Alexis Lynn Christofes, Joshua Tyler Dabbs, Kristopher G. Hogue

Hopewell – Linda J. Dourte, Sara N. Wilson

Huntingdon – Alexis Nicole Crotsley, Gavin Michael Knode, Abraham Tyler Rudolph, Morgan Mikael Snyder

Irwin – Adam Edward Polakovsky

James Creek – Paige Cassidy Fouse

Johnstown – Zacheri Gabriel Anderson, Ashley Joel Arrington, Brady Jordan Bachota, Evan James Barkhimer, Casey Alexandra Bendick, Taylor Alan Beneke, Aaron Trent Berger, Jessica M. Bravo, Gabrielle Elizabeth Buck, DeAnna Mae Burkett, Katelyn Elizabeth Carnell, Daniel G. Carter, Bradley Joseph Casper, Mya Frances Makana Ceballos-Palmer, Murray Chris Charney, Aaron Louis Ciotti, Nicholas Rostom Constantino, Natalie Marie Costanzo, Kate Reene Csehoski, Tara Nicole Dill, McKenzie Lynn Fitzpatrick, Anthony J. Furfari, Drew Anthony Furman, Hope Marie Gall, Nicole Jeanne Gindlesperger, Sarah K. Green, Tim J. Haberkorn, Joshua Ray Hagen, Jordyn Elizabeth Hamilton, Autumn Marie Hause, Gina M. Herrera, Jaydrik Darian Hinton, Gunnar Von Joseph Hockenberry, Benjamin Harrison Holmes, Erin Marie Hoover, Zachary Michael Hoover, Daisja R. Johnson, Tiffany Amber Jones, Rachel S. King, Alexis Marie LaBuda, Hanna E. Lecrone, Nicholas Brian Letosky, Oliver Mark Lindrose, Angela M. Louder, Jacob Flynn Lovette, Jon Daniel Maldet, Maria E. Manon, Emily Jane Mantini, Allison Rose McClain, Katelyn Dawn Miller, Alecia M. Morgan, Christopher Lee Norman, Andrew Don Ogline, Lauren Madison Olshewsky, Lindsay Marissa Olshewsky, Vanessa I. Orris, Christian James O’Stafy, Miranda Lynne Pastuch, Chelsea L. Phillips, Brendon Skyler Rager, Andrew Colin Rand, Logan James Reese, Kayla L. Reynolds, Alexander Eric Ritenour, Mackenzie Faith Roberts-Moore, Richard Clayton Robertson, Austin James Rose, Lewis Raymond Michael Rose, William F. Roth, Sean W. Sabo, Melissa Marie Salerno, Rebecca L. Schellhammer, Noah Scott Shorto, Heather Renee Shroyer, Samantha M. Smith, Kane Isaiah Stiffey, Megan Nicole Stiffler, Jonathan William Stratton, Tyler James Streets, Geoffrey David Stumpo, Annalese Michelle Tinari, Jane T. Trapanotto, Dakota Ray Vojtowicz, Amanda Lynne Walker, Ernest Lee Williams, Brynn Elizabeth Wingard, Madison J. Winger, Taylor N. Yuhas, Carly Anna Grace Zahurak

Karns City – Angelo S. Rondinelli

Knox – Michael Eugene Ritchey

Ligonier – David Alan Shannon, David Lee Wasil

Loretto – Jeffrey James Barnett

Marion Center – Stephanie Marie Betts

Markleton – William J. Beeman

Martinsburg – Samantha Jean Burket, Zachary Steven Rumberger

McVeytown – Matthew B. Harshbarger, Katie E. Runk

Meyersdale – Hannah Elizabeth Bodes, Amanda Noelle Custer, Timothy James Garlitz, Megan Taylor Lavin, Holli Jean Teague

Mineral Point – Nathan S. Kaschalk, Nicholas A. Powell, Vanessa D. Sheehan

Mount Pleasant – Ethan Timothy Charlesworth, Tyler Simms Katenbrink

Mount Union – Madison A. Harris

Nanty Glo – Anthony Edward Cornetti, Taylor Nichol Frederick, Tashia Marie Hartman, David M. Shedlock, Kimberli Ann Weirauch, Douglas J. Kimack, Brendon A. Smith, Laura A. Zimmerman

Nicktown – Joshua Joseph Smith

Normalville – Joel Kevin Berger

Northern Cambria – Seth Michael Charney, Quinn Sherwood Earnest, Chase Patrick Hill, John R. McBee II, Bradley C. McMullen, Linda Evelyn Seibert, Autumn Angel Wise

Osceola Mills – Savannah Rose Patterson

Park Hill – Stephanie L. Urban

Patton – Heather Renee Dietrick, Nichole Lynn Helbig, Morgan Olivia Maslonik, Matthew John Milanesi, Jarred Andrew Reed, Devin Michael Shaner

Penn Run – Alexandera Noel Ringler

Petersburg – Tara Mae Sheetz

Philipsburg – William Thomas Foreman

Pittsburgh – Morgan Eileen Hudson

Portage – Lauren Nicole Deetscreek, Arthur P. Kennedy, Darla Rae Kennedy, Steven D. Panick, Sandra J. Pentland

Roaring Spring – Abby Lynn Carder, Sarah Beth Kuntz, Desiree Marie Willey

Saint Benedict – Cheyenne Marie Hayes, Bonnie L. Himmel, Bryan M. Shaffer, Elizabeth Anne Shaffer

Saint Boniface – Justin Wayne Thomas

Saint Marys – Joshua William Gleixner

Saxton – Gregory Thomas Lynn

Seward – Emily Kathleen Kemler

Sidman – Joel Michael Barton, Gabrielle Nicole Josephson, McKenna Dawn McMasters, Danielle C. Mickus, Jacob T. Miller

Somerset- Kelsey Louise Knupp, Daniel Prescott Weaver, Cory Lynn Weicht, Matthew Lee Willison

South Fork – Madison Paige Brewer, Lakin Elaine Burkett, Barbara Jeanne Fye, Cameron Daniel Neuts

Stoystown – Joseph James Nemchik, Rachel K. Muchesko, Gearmo Eric Smeak

Summerhill – James D. Cornman, Kirsten Grace Foor, Joshua David Gould, Kevin Michael Margic, Devon Christopher Michaels

Three Springs – Catherine Grace Anderson

Tire Hill – Kevin W. Clement

Twin Rocks – Matthew S. Greene, Tyler Ryan Hegedus

Tyrone – Joseph John Noel, Stevie Marie Pennington

Valencia – John Alex Cicconi

Vintondale – Lilac D. Brown, Tiffaney Jade Smith

Westover – Aaron Michael Bakaysa, Rachel Lyn Bakaysa

Wilmore – Richard Edward Toler

Windber – Timothy A. Borish, Madison Brooke Crum, Emily Marie Dabbs, Justin Michael Gates, Savanna Joy Kestermont, Conor Duane Nitka, Janice Arlene Ott, Andrew J. Papcunik, Ashley Amanda Raco, Ashlee N. Stinson, Hunter S. Thomas, Trevon Antonio Wallace, Sha’lee Meriem Watters