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Eastern Center for Arts and Technology Newsletter
July 2013 |
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EASTERN Foundation
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The purpose of EASTERN's Foundation is to recognize EASTERN student achievement and success, assist them if post-secondary education is their goal, or help them start a rewarding career.
For more information about the EASTERN Foundation, please visit www2.eastech.org/home/eastern-foundation.
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Mission Statement
The mission of EASTERN, 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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- Thomas Allen, Administrative Director
- Kevin Reilly,
Assistant Director
- Allison Larson,
CTE Supervisor
- Amy Shields, Editor
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 | Student Success - Isabella Andre; June Student of the Month |
 Isabella Andre is the June 2013 Student of the Month at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) in Willow Grove. She is in EASTERN's Allied Health 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, Isabella is currently maintaining an 'A' average and perfect attendance in her Allied Health program. She is actively involved in SkillsUSA, and is currently the SkillsUSA Allied Health Class Vice President in the afternoon session. In February, Isabella received the Silver Medal for Extemporaneous Speech at the SkillsUSA District Competition. SkillsUSA is a national student organization promoting good citizenship, student leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and recognizes student achievement and excellence.
At EASTERN, Isabella is the Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) student representative for the Allied Health program. Isabella is also an EASTERN student ambassador representing her program at events such as Career Expo and Open House.Through the Allied Health program, Isabella spends two days a week shadowing health care professionals at Abington Memorial Hospital.
At Lower Moreland High School, Isabella is on the distinguished honor roll and a member of the National Honor Society. She received a Varsity Letter in Cheerleading, is the Cheerleading Captain, and was a member of the Chorus and French Clubs. She received the President's Volunteer Service Award, and was recently honored with the Trudy Amend Memorial Scholarship for a Lower Moreland student pursuing a career in the nursing field. She currently works at the Huntingdon Valley Library - a position she attained after receiving accolades for volunteer work she performed there. Isabella has also been a World Vision child sponsor since she was only three years old. After completing her Allied Health program at EASTERN and graduating from Lower Moreland High School, Isabella plans to matriculate to Thomas Jefferson University to pursue her B.S.N. She then plans to work in the nursing field for a few years before pursuing her Master's Degree to become a Nurse Anesthetist.
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| | Alumna Spotlight - Aliyah Lustine
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 EASTERN 2011 Commercial Art/Cheltenham High School graduate, Aliyah Lustine, is currently pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and is currently preparing for entrance into VCU's School of the Arts. VCU's Graphic Design program in currently ranked the number one public university program, and the Art School is ranked the number one public art program in the country. On March 5, she made the trip back to Pennsylvania to speak to EASTERN's current Commercial Art students at EASTERN about her VCU program.
After graduation from EASTERN, Lustine took a year off to attain work experience and traveled to Israel. She was even the featured artist at an art show held at Or Hadash Synagogue's Stairway Gallery in Fort Washington last year.
Lustine was interested in art from a young age since her mom is also an artist. Lustine's main passion is graphic design. In EASTERN's Commercial Art program and through her subsequent work experience, Lustine has developed an impressive professional portfolio that she is submitting online next week to VCU's Graphic Design program.
"EASTERN helped me prepare my portfolio and gave me a great foundation in drawing and graphic design. My Commercial Art program also provided me with the work ethic that I need to get my projects done and succeed in college. I have enjoyed coming back to EASTERN and speaking to the students about their college options."
EASTERN chose Lustine as its October 2010 Student of the Month. At Cheltenham High School, she was the October 2008 and October 2010 Student of the Month. Lustine is an accomplished photographer and graphic artist, with a growing portfolio of both photography and graphic design work. Ultimately, Lustine would like to work for a graphic design firm after college, and then hopes to open her own design agency - with a focus on advertising and packaging design.
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| EASTERN Events - New Twist to Annual Foundation Fundraiser
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Please join the EASTERN Foundation on Friday, November 8, 2013 from 6- 9 p.m. for a silent auction and the Murder Mystery, Greased, performed by Without a Cue Productions. Join the gang at Rydem High for a rollicking good time as they laugh, love and Bunny Hop while trying to avoid a killer intent on greasing Denny, Candy and the others who've gathered at the local malt shop. And when an ominous death threat arrives from a notorious hot rodder, past secrets emerge and the malt shop soon becomes a morgue...until that next Rock 'N' Roll record spins.
Tickets are $35 per person or $60 per couple - which includes a bidder number for the silent auction, the Murder Mystery show, and appetizers and desserts prepared and served by EASTERN's Culinary Art students. Your ticket purchases directly benefit the EASTERN Foundation - which was created for the sole purpose of providing awards to deserving EASTERN students.
Checks can be made payable to "EASTERN Foundation" and sent to 3075 Terwood Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090. For more information, please contact Amy Shields at 215-784-4806, or foundation@eastech.org.
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Inside EASTERN - Summer Fun Has Begun!
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 Summer Fun is now in full swing! EASTERN welcomed 148 students from our local middle schools for summer enrichment programs such as Auto Mechanics and Collision Repair; Computer Art and Digital Photography; Cooking and Baking; Crime Scene Investigation; Drawing and Painting; Electronics and Robotics; Looking Good; Video Game Programming; and World of Construction.
EASTERN's Summer Fun program is for 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students interested in doing something different with their summer -- learning a new skill and making new friends!
For more information please visit http://summerfun.eastech.org/.
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| Dates to Remember |
- June 24 - July 12, 2013 - Summer Fun Program for Middle School Students
- July 4, 2013 - School Closed
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| Facts About Career and Technical Education |
According to Careertech.org, CTE programs are changing, evolving and innovating to create an environment of opportunity within our nation's schools by increasing the relevance and impact of student's education and improving graduation rates in high school and college. CTE helps students gain the skills, technical knowledge, the rigorous academic foundation and real-world experience they need for high-skill, high-demand, high-wage careers.
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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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