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Eastern Center for Arts and Technology Newsletter
June 2012 |
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EASTERN's Foundation exists to encourage students in their pursuit of career ambitions that were developed and strengthened by attending EASTERN. The Foundation rewards student success and achievement through scholarships and awards. Please visit www.eastech.org/home/eastern-foundation/
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Mission Statement
The mission of Eastern Center for Arts and Technology, a leader in technology and in developing innovative, responsive programs, is to equip all students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to select, enter and succeed in a career, and to anticipate and adapt to change by providing high-quality technical instruction and specialized services.
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 | Student Success - Casey Hensley; May Student of the Month |
 Casey Hensley is the May 2012 Student of the Month at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) in Willow Grove. He is in his second year of EASTERN's Electronics Engineering Technology program and a senior at Lower Moreland High School. The Student of the Month Award is sponsored by EASTERN's faculty, Joint Committee and the Willow Grove Rotary Club to highlight student excellence, success and service. Ten students each year are selected for this honor.
At EASTERN, Casey maintains an A average in his Electronics Engineering Technology program while being active in SkillsUSA as the SkillsUSA 2011 - 2012 PM session President. He received first place for Electronics Technology at the SkillsUSA District Competition held January 31 - February 1, 2012 at the Western Center for Technical Studies in Limerick, PA. He was also selected to attend the Annual District 2 Career and Technical Student Organization's (CTSO) Leadership Conference at the Pocono Manor Resort in both 2010 and 2011. SkillsUSA is a national student organization promoting good citizenship, student leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and recognizes student achievement and excellence.
At EASTERN, Casey represented EASTERN and his Electronics Engineering Technology program at Open House and 10th Grade Career Expo. He is also the student representative for the Electronics Engineering Technology program Occupational Advisory Committee. At Lower Moreland High School he maintains a 4.01 grade point average and is the supervisor of the Tech Crew. Casey works as a Cashier/Bakery Associate at Giant Food Store.
After completion of his EASTERN program and graduation from Lower Moreland High School, Casey plans to attend Montgomery County Community College majoring in Computer Engineering. He will matriculate to Drexel University to pursue his Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering.
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| Alumnus Spotlight - Robert Steinbacher
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Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) Commercial Art Photography instructor and alumnus, Robert Steinbacher, was invited to submit a photo from his own personal collection to The Art Institute of Philadelphia's Exhibit honoring arts and media educators around the country. The exhibit entitled What Those Who Teach Do runs from April through June at the Art Institute's Gallery of Art. The photo Steinbacher submitted was entitled At Rest, which depicts an antique wooden water wheel from a steel mill that is no longer in use. Steinbacher, who is a certified Master Photographer, chose this black and white photo for the exhibit because it was shot digitally, yet maintains a traditional look and feel. It possesses critical elements of design, such as texture, lines and shape. One of the mainstays in Steinbacher's teachings is to capture the image with the camera lens rather than through extensive edits in Photoshop. He encourages his students to use their creative vision to the fullest extent and use photo editing software only when necessary. "It is an honor to represent EASTERN as a part of this exhibit," said Steinbacher. "I encourage my students to preserve the traditionalism of the photo, which will in turn help them to best demonstrate their self-expression and improve their overall portfolio quality."
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| Upcoming Events at EASTERN - Summer Fun!
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EASTERN is set to run the popular three-week Summer Fun program for current 7th, 8th and 9th grade students, June 25 to July 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $195. EASTERN has been offering a summer enrichment opportunity for middle school students for more than 20 years.
Online registration is open - http://summerfun.eastech.org/register.html. Programs include Auto Mechanics & Collision Repair, Computer Art/Digital Photography, Cooking and Baking, Crime Scene Investigation, Drawing and Painting, Electronics and Robotics, Fun with Fashion, Looking Good, and World of Construction.
Through EASTERN's Summer Fun program, students get the opportunity to work with the latest technologies while having fun and learning new things. Parents and guardians of the students attending Summer Fun are invited on Friday, July 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to see a variety of activities students worked on during Summer Fun. Some of the activities include a fashion show, photography and art exhibits, and the opportunity to sample foods prepared by the students.
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| Inside EASTERN - EASTERN Recognizes 112 Students at 2012 Awards Night
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On Thursday, May 31, EASTERN recognized 112 students for their achievements with $39,650 awarded in the form of scholarships, tools of the trade, plaques, certificates and checks. The event recognized students who are on the honor roll, Students of the Month through the year, medal winners at SkillsUSA District and State Competitions, winners of special end-of-year awards, and those who have perfect attendance. Approximately 500 individuals attended EASTERN's Awards Program held at the Upper Moreland High School auditorium.
Student awards are provided by the EASTERN Foundation, and also supported by businesses, various community organizations, and individual donors. The purpose of EASTERN's Foundation is to recognize EASTERN student achievement and success by assisting both students whose goal is post-secondary education and students who intend to start a rewarding career. Our business and industry partners inspired this effort and continue to support it extensively.
The Foundation conducts an annual silent/live auction fundraiser to support student awards. This year the fundraiser will be held on Friday, November 9, 2012 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person, and $50 per couple, which includes appetizers and dessert provided by EASTERN's Culinary Arts students, a bidder number and live music provided by Mojo and the Helper Monkeys (www.helpermonkeymusic.com). Auction items typically include autographed sports memorabilia, restaurant gift certificates, Bed and Breakfast certificates, framed photography and paintings from local artists, stained glass art, apparel from local colleges, services provided by EASTERN's career and technical programs and much more. If you wish to purchase tickets, make a donation or place an ad, please visit the Foundation's website at www.eastech.org/home/eastern-foundation or call Amy Shields, EASTERN's Organizational Advancement Director, at 215-784-4806.
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| Dates to Remember |
- June 13 - Last Student Day
- June 13 - Joint Operating Committee Meeting - 8 p.m.
- June 14 - Teacher Inservice
- June 20 - Executive Advisory Committee Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
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| Facts About Career and Technical Education |
According to researchers at the Community College Research Center at Columbia University's Teachers College, students in programs that blend basic skills and occupational training to generate more contextualized learning are far more likely to improve basic skills and earn college-level credits.
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All activities, services, education programs and employment practices at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology are nondiscriminatory as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 of federal law. If there are restrictions, they are based on one's ability and aptitude, not on one's sex, race, color, national origin or disability. Additionally, students and employees with disabilities may qualify for special services or instruction and equipment modifications. Students with limited English language skills will not be denied participation in any activity or program. Complaints or concerns about discriminatory treatment and racial or sexual harassment should be directed to EASTERN's Equity Coordinators at 3075 Terwood Road, Willow Grove, PA (215) 784-4800.
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