The Wright Center and WVIA-TV Seeking Audience Members for Panel Discussion

The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education and WVIA-TV 44 are collaborating on the panel discussion, “Conversations for the Common Good: Shaping Tomorrow’s Health Workforce,” on Tuesday, June 17, beginning at 6:15 p.m. at Scranton Preparatory High School’s Bellarmine Theater. The free program is open to the public.

The program is being recorded and will be aired live on WVIA-TV 44 in June and July. The show explores how education programs and partnerships are transforming the future of health care by training the next generation of health care professionals.

Panelists include Dr. Linda Thomas-Hemak, president and CEO of The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education; Dr. Katie Pittelli, president and CEO of Johnson College; Jill Avery-Stoss, president of The Institute; and Pennsylvania State Representative Bridget M. Kosierowski. Tracey Matisak of WVIA will moderate the panel discussion.

The show will air on WVIA-TV 44 on June 26, 9 p.m.; June 27, 2 p.m.; June 29, 1 p.m.; July 10, 7 p.m.; July 11, 4 p.m.; and July 13, noon.

To participate in the live recording, you must register for free tickets in advance. Go here for more information or to reserve your ticket.

Johnson College, William Lesek Memorial Scholarship Fund

The American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE), Northeast Penn Section, has established the William Lesek Memorial Scholarship Fund at Johnson College to support students pursuing careers in architectural drafting and design.

Beginning in the 2025–26 academic year, the annual scholarship will provide a total of $2,000, awarding $1,000 each to two students enrolled in the College’s Architectural Drafting & Design Technology program. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need, maintain good academic standing, and are actively engaged in the College community.

Funding for the scholarship was made possible through a variety of fundraising efforts conducted by ASHE Northeast Penn in honor of the late William Lesek.

“We are incredibly grateful to the American Society of Highway Engineers, Northeast Penn Section, for their generous contribution and partnership,” said Dr. Katie Pittelli, president and CEO of Johnson College. “This scholarship honors the memory of William Lesek while directly benefiting our students as they work toward entering the workforce and building successful careers.”

For more information about available scholarships at Johnson College, visit johnson.edu/future-students/financialaid/scholarships.

Members of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE), Northeast Penn Section, recently met with Dr. Katie Pittelli to discuss the establishment of the William Lesek Memorial Scholarship Fund. Pictured left to right: Corey Lewis, PE, president of ASHE Northeast Penn Section; Dr. Katie Pittelli, president and CEO of Johnson College; John Pocius, PE, ASHE Northeast Penn Section board member; and Attilio “Butch” Frati, ASHE Northeast Penn Section board member.

Johnson College Spring 2025 Semester President’s List

Dr. Katie Pittelli, President & CEO of Johnson College, has announced the President’s List of students who have completed the 2025 Spring Semester with a grade point average of 3.70 or higher.

Mariah Adryan, Radiologic Technology, Scranton, PA;

Braeden Alvord, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Clifford Township, PA;

James Austin, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Roaring Brook Twp., PA;

Charlize Barhite, Veterinary Nursing, Clifford Township, PA;

Thomas Bartrige, Diesel Truck Technology, Gouldsboro, PA;

Tiffany Beckham, Radiologic Technology, Scranton, PA;

Tucker Bowman, Electrical Construction Technology, Tamaqua, PA;

Colleen Cannon-Augustine, Physical Therapist Assistant, Jenkins Twp., PA;

Brady Carpenter, Computer Information Technology, Clarks Summit, PA;

Dylan Caruso, Computer Information Technology, Dallas, PA;

Jacob Casarin, Electrical Construction Technology, Jessup, PA;

James Casarin, Electrical Construction Technology, Jessup, PA;

Michael Chapman, Welding Fabrication & Manufacturing Technology, Archbald, PA;

Nico Colachino, Diesel Truck Technology, Olyphant, PA;

Ariel Collins, Electrical Construction Technology, Clarks Summit, PA;

Cameron Collins, Electrical Construction Technology, Jermyn, PA;

Joshua Cook, Radiologic Technology, Swoyersville, PA;

Kenneth Cotton, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Clifford Township, PA;

Emma Danowsky, Veterinary Nursing, Lewisburg, PA;

Gerard Dolinsky III, Diesel Truck Technology, Scott Twp., PA;

William Dotzel, Electronic Engineering Technology, Eynon, PA;

Andrew Francis, Electrical Construction Technology, Moosic, PA;

Ethan Gardiner, Electrical Construction Technology, Summit Hill, PA;

Mackenzie Gavin, Radiologic Technology, Eynon, PA;

Hanaa Gohsler, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Dickson City, PA;

Jennifer Gonzalez Rodriguez, Radiologic Technology, Scranton, PA;

Tim Griffin, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Clarks Summit, PA;

Alyssa Hall, Automotive Technology, Carbondale, PA;

James Hancock, Automotive Technology, Clarks Green, PA;

Cameron Hedgelon, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Honesdale, PA;

Kael Heflin, Computer Information Technology, Lake Ariel, PA;

Steven Hinkley, Electrical Construction Technology, Amherst, VA;

Joshua Keifer, Diesel Truck Technology, Lake Ariel, PA;

Dakota Kempka, Electronic Engineering Technology, Factoryville, PA;

Evan Kilgore, Electronic Engineering Technology, Scranton, PA;

Michael Kishel, Computer Information Technology, Pittston, PA;

Henry Korman, Electrical Construction Technology, Lakeville, PA;

Harrison Kubilus, Electrical Construction Technology, Scranton, PA;

Julia Lamberton, Radiologic Technology, Waymart, PA;

Hunter Landers, Automotive Technology, Clarks Summit, PA;

Michaelangelo Lanzaro, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Gouldsboro, PA;

Skyler LeClere, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Beach Lake, PA;

Anthony Leombruni, Aviation Technology, Moscow, PA;

Corey Lesnefsky, Diesel Truck Technology, Olyphant, PA;

Lucas Lorenzetti, Automotive Technology, Throop, PA;

Daniel Marcus, Electrical Construction Technology, Greeley, PA;

Zachary Maryasz, Mechatronics Technology, Dalton, PA;

Jade McDermott, Radiologic Technology, Moosic, PA;

Jacob Mileto, Electrical Construction Technology, Scranton, PA;

Jessica Miller, Veterinary Nursing, Mechanicsburg, PA;

Mason Miluszusky, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Richmondale, PA;

Carter Mistishin, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Lake Ariel, PA;

Tyler Moskosky, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Simpson, PA;

Sean Munson, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Nanticoke, PA;

Jacob Mutsavage, Computer Information Technology, Throop, PA;

Weston Nugent, Diesel Truck Technology, Lake Ariel, PA;

Gabriel Pesce, Mechatronics Technology, Hawley, PA;

Alyssa Resio, Radiologic Technology, Old Forge, PA;

Vincent Rinaldi, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Scranton, PA;

Liam Rooney, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Springbrook Township, PA;

Adam Rosencrance, Radiologic Technology, West Pittston, PA;

Daniel Rosenkrans, Electrical Construction Technology, Falls, PA;

Amara Rubino, Aviation Technology, Henryville, PA;

Abigail Schroder, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Scranton, PA;

Ryan Shannon, Diesel Truck Technology, Pittston Township, PA;

Emma Shedden, Mechatronics Technology, Tunkhannock, PA;

Nicholas Shimo, Computer Information Technology, Scranton, PA;

Wyatt Sickler, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Tunkhannock, PA;

Madison Stashak, Physical Therapist Assistant, Nanticoke, PA;

Connor Stauffer, Electrical Construction Technology, Fern Glen, PA;

Sierra Stonier, Veterinary Nursing, Monroe Township, PA;

Ragu Subedi, Computer Information Technology, Scranton, PA;

Jack Sullivan, Electrical Construction Technology, Matamoras, PA;

Nicholas Thayer, Mechatronics Technology, Pittston, PA;

Logan Treat, Welding Fabrication & Manufacturing Technology, Falls, PA;

Julia Turner, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Moosic, PA;

Clarence Walton, Heavy Equipment Technology, Dingmans Ferry, PA;

Kayla Ward, Radiologic Technology, Eynon, PA;

Reece Weinberg, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, South Abington Township, PA;

Noah Wijaya, Automotive Technology, Roaring Brook Twp., PA;

Austin Wombacker, Electrical Construction Technology, Scranton, PA;

Kori Yencho, Physical Therapist Assistant, Throop, PA;

Peter Zawierucha, Electrical Construction Technology, Pittston Twp., PA