Thursday, May 2, 2019

Frackville Elks Hosts Schuylkill Technology Center Students of the Year Banquet

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Number 1533 hosted the Schuylkill Technology Center Annual Student of the Year Awards Banquet on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at their Frackville Hall.

Thirty-two students who were honored by the Elks throughout the 18/19 School Year were invited to attend the banquet. From the pool of thirty-two students, four were honored with recognition as Students of the Year.

Brady Day, a North Schuylkill Student enrolled in Criminal Justice; Schuyler Ossman, a North Schuylkill Student enrolled in Emerging Health Careers; Matthew Rickert, a Tri-Valley Student enrolled in Masonry and Aaron Tallman, a Williams Valley Student enrolled in the Precision Machining Program were honored by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks as Students of the Year. “These individuals were selected among the very best of STC for this honor, due to their leadership abilities, respect for self and others, and strong desire to progress within their chosen career,” said Assistant Director, Stacey Minahan.

Also in attendance for the event were: Albert Gricoski, Elks Exalted Ruler; William Mack, Elks Secretary; Marianne Yanchulis, Elks Chaplain; Jennifer Reed, Tri-Valley and STC School Board; Scott Jacoby, Schuylkill Haven and STC School Board; Michael Mistishen, Mahanoy Area and STC School Board; MaryAnne Woodward, North Schuylkill School Board; and Christine Joy, Williams Valley School District as well as parents, family and STC Staff.

Pictured Left to Right (Front Row) William Mack, STC Instructor and Elks Secretary; Brady Day, a North Schuylkill Student enrolled in Criminal Justice; Matthew Rickert, a Tri-Valley Student enrolled in Masonry; Schuyler Ossman, a North Schuylkill Student enrolled in Emerging Health Careers, Aaron Tallman, a Williams Valley Student enrolled in the Precision Machining Program and Albert Gricoski, Elks Exalted Ruler. (Back Row) Christopher Groody, STC Assistant Director North Campus and Stacey Minahan, STC South Campus Assistant Principal.