Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) announces a new award honoring the memory of a man who was known by his family and friends as an advocate for skilled trades. Jim Ross was a student in EASTERN’s Continuing Education Welding Technology program in the 1970s. He was very proud that his three grandsons followed in his footsteps also pursuing Welding Technology, along with his granddaughter’s plan to enroll for the 2019–2020 school year. The Jim Ross Memorial Award for Skilled Trades will be given to a graduating senior who is hard-working and has drive and passion for his or her skilled trade–all qualities that Mr. Ross was known for among family, friends and coworkers. This year’s recipient is Miguel Jonas from Welding Technology and Abington Senior High School.
Mr. Ross passed away in August 2018, leaving behind a legacy of hard-work, impeccable work ethic, and enthusiasm for skilled trades, especially welding, electrical, HVAC, and construction. This award is sponsored by the Danko family, including his daughter, Lori, his son-in-law, Joe Danko, their children, Jacob and Callie, and Mr. Ross’s widow, Diane Ross.
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Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) Continuing Education Welding Instructor, Rob Quinn, goes above and beyond in the education and training of his welding students. He begins each session by speaking one-on-one with each student, so he can learn what they want to get out of the class and strives to get them the quality welding education they are seeking.
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) 2018 Welding Technology/Hatboro-Horsham High School graduate, Dan Kistner, never imagined that his welding education would take him to international locations. For the past several months, Kistner has been working as a welder/fabricator at Environmental Tectonics Corporation (ETC) based out of Southampton. He recently returned from a welding project in Dubai through ETC. He will return to Dubai in late summer to complete the project.
On May 16, 2019, Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) Business and Technology Professional/Hatboro-Horsham High School senior, Marcus Donaldson, completed his internship for Pennsylvania State Representative Thomas Murt. Donaldson was selected by Erin Derby, EASTERN’s Business and Technology Professional Instructor, to provide administrative support to Representative Murt’s office once a week from October through May.
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) 2018 Culinary Arts/Abington Senior High School alumna Ashley Lademann is now currently attending Johnson and Wales University in pursuit of her associate degree in Culinary Arts with a graduation date set for May 2020. During a quick spring break from college, Lademann visited EASTERN’s Culinary Arts program to see her teachers and speak to the current Culinary Arts class.
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) 2004 Automotive Technology and Jenkintown High School alumni, Jeffrey Shore, is owner and operator of European Motor Services, LLC in Point Pleasant, PA. As a Master Saab Technician and experienced European Car Specialist, Shore prefers working on European cars, but will work on all cars. Trusting the high level of automotive education provided by EASTERN, Shore reached out to inquire about graduating seniors looking for employment.
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) Protective Services students, as part of their curriculum, learn about the history and function of Corrections in the Justice System. Last week, they were assigned a team project in which they designed a corrections facility based on a set of specific criteria. They submitted a written paper on the assignment and also presented their project to their peers.
