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Eastern Center for Arts and Technology Newsletter July 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 - Matthew Mines; June Student of the Month |
Matthew Mines is the June 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 Construction Technology program and a senior at Abington 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, Matthew maintains an A average in his Construction Technology program. He has been providing construction and home repair services for family and friends since 2009 on projects such as renovating a basement from demolition to framing and drywall, shed building, and room painting.
At EASTERN, Matthew represented EASTERN during the Career Expo visitations. At Abington High School he has participated on the Varsity Boys Soccer; Varsity Boys Volleyball; Boys Track; Chorus; and Friends Against Alcohol and Drugs. He volunteered his time for four years to help run a soccer clinic for Special Olympics, and refereed in three Special Olympics soccer tournaments.
"Matthew is determined and focused," said EASTERN Construction Technology instructor, Jeff Pakula. "He has developed a clear path toward his career and his goals, and I have no doubt he will achieve all that he sets out to do."
After completion of his EASTERN program and graduation from Abington High School, Matthew plans to attend Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology for their two-year program in Carpentry Technology. He also plans to get certified in masonry; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; and electrical technology, and eventually plans to pursue his Bachelor's degree in Business so that he can run his own company.
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| Alumnus Spotlight - Nick Raimondi |
EASTERN 2011 Commercial Art/ Hatboro-Horsham High School graduate, Nick Raimondi, is currently completing his Associate Degree in General Fine Arts at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC). After completing his program at MCCC, he plans to pursue his Bachelor's degree in Art Education with a minor in Photography at Temple University. He is currently teaching photography for EASTERN's Summer Fun program for the third consecutive year. He works part-time at Gap, and does freelance wedding photography and portraits.
Raimondi has always had an interest in art and photography. His artistic outlets of choice are photography and graphic design. He chose to attend the Commercial Art program at EASTERN for his junior and senior years of high school after attending an EASTERN presentation held at Hatboro-Horsham High School when he was in tenth grade. He heard from some students enrolled in the Commercial Art program that EASTERN is a good way to get into prestigious art programs in college, and to develop a professional portfolio.
"If you have an interest in any aspect of art, EASTERN's Commercial Art program is a good way to prepare yourself for college and the real world. The Commercial Art instructors, Mrs. Mohrey and Mr. Steinbacher, treat their students as if they were in the industry," said Raimondi. "I learned a great deal from my instructors and I truly enjoy coming back to EASTERN as a teacher for the Summer Fun program."
EASTERN's Commercial Art program covers everything from conceptual drawing and design to a professional portfolio. Students learn the value and application of their unique styles in both design and illustration. Students use industry-standard software on the Macintosh platform. Software includes QuarkXpress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash.
Raimondi plans to pursue a career in fashion photography after he receives his degree from Temple University.
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| Upcoming Events at EASTERN - Summer Fun Parents Day!
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EASTERN's Summer Fun program is off to a great start! Photos of activities taking place in our classes can be found on EASTERN's Facebook page - www.Facebook.com/EasternCenter.
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.
Please contact Amy Shields, EASTERN's Organizational Advancment Director, with any questions you may have - 215-784-4806, or via email at ashields@eastech.org. |
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Inside EASTERN - New EASTERN Administrators |
Supervisor of Career and Technical Education
Allison Larson has been appointed as EASTERN's Supervisor of Career and Technical Education. Ms. Larson is joining EASTERN from Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center, where she served as Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction.
Business Manager
Kenneth King has been appointed as EASTERN's Business Manager. Prior to EASTERN, Kenneth served as Director of Finance at the Interboro School District; Assistant Business Manager at the School District of Upper Moreland Township; and as an Accountant at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit.
Welcome to EASTERN Allison and Kenneth! |
| Dates to Remember |
- July 13 - Last Day for Summer Fun
- Summer Cosmetology Clinic Hours (first come, first serve):
- July 12, 2012 - 8 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- July 13, 2012 - 8 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- July 19, 2012 - 8 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- July 20, 2012 - 8 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- July 26, 2012 - 8 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- July 27, 2012 - 8 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- August 2, 2012 - 8 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- August 9, 2012 - 8 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- August 16, 2012 - 8 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- August 17, 2012 - 8 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- August 28, 2012 - First Day of School for Teachers
- September 6, 2012 - First Day of School for Students
- September 19, 2012 - Parents Night - 7 p.m.
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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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