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. 

Vincent Capriotti is the May 2014 Student of the Month at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) in Willow Grove. He is in EASTERN's Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program and a senior at Cheltenham 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, Vincent is active in SkillsUSA and currently serves as Council Representative.  During the 2012 - 2013 school year, Vincent was the SkillsUSA HVAC Class President and was selected to attend the Career and Technical Student Organization Leadership Conference held in the Poconos. SkillsUSA is a national student organization promoting good citizenship, student leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and recognizes student achievement and excellence. This year, Vincent was selected by his instructor, Brian Jacoby, as a student ambassador to represent the HVAC program at EASTERN's Parents Night.

At Cheltenham, Vincent is on the Academic Honor Roll, and was selected the November 2011 Student of the Month.  He is currently the President of the Sims (Simulation) Club. Last year he served as President for the Anime Club, having orchestrated a successful Anime Convention at Cheltenham High School during the 2011 - 2012 and 2012 - 2013 school years, with proceeds benefitting the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.

"Vincent is hard working and very intelligent," said Brian Jacoby, EASTERN's HVAC Instructor.   "He has proven leadership skills, and is enthusiastic about the work he does here at EASTERN."

After completing his HVAC program at EASTERN and graduating from Cheltenham High School, Vincent plans to attend Penn College of Technology to continue his HVAC education. After Penn College, Vincent would like to attend Montgomery County Community College for Business, and ultimately would like to work as a Telecommunications Apprentice in Center City Philadelphia.