The Johnson College Scranton campus was full of excitement as students and their families, staff, and faculty gathered to celebrate the College’s largest graduating class at its 105th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Graduates completed programs for Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees, academic certificates, and Readiness in Skilled Employment (RISE).
Michele Bannon, Mayor of the City of Carbondale, gave the commencement address before degrees were presented by Katie Leonard, Ed.D., President & CEO of Johnson College, and Heather Bonker, General Education Director of Johnson College.
Recipients of Johnson College’s Award for Academic Excellence, Devin Walsh, a Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology graduate, and Chase Notz, a Computer Information Technology graduate, served as student speakers.
Nicole Nye ’22, Johnson College Electrical Construction Technology Instructor, gave the alumni address to the newly graduated Johnson College Class of 2024.
The event was recorded and will be available on the College’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnsonCollegePA.
Following is a list of the spring 2024 graduates:
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS
Computer Information Technology
Michael Fordham, Greentown
Luca Guasto, Avoca
Aaron Hall, Pittston
Kade Hapeman, Wilkes-Barre
Anthony Jacobino, Carbondale
Joshua Littlejohn, Blakely
Joshua Heffernan, Greeley
Sean McGeehan, Swoyersville
Chase Notz, Scranton
Jonathan O’Connor, Milford
Noah Petty, Old Forge
Ryan Reap, Avoca
Jeremiyah Sandy, Scranton
Brian Sworen, Hawley
John Umbaugh, Moscow
Nathaniel Warnack, Kingston
Physical Therapist Assistant
Josue Aguilar Miron, Scranton
Michael Bennici Jr, Olyphant
Natalie Buchinski, Dickson City
Abbie Hessling, Hawley
Kalpana Sharma, Sayre
Bryce Shorten, Jessup
Karolina Zdrok, Scranton
Radiologic Technology
April Best, Pittston
Olivia Gries, Honesdale
Tiahna Jackson, Peckville
Kayla Jensen, Milford
Joshua Kane, Old Forge
Thomas Kubelus, Springbrook Twp.
Susan Long, Swoyersville
Sierra Matash, Bloomsburg
Emily Ohme, Plymouth
Trinaya Parker , Scranton
Devon Porvaznik, Tunkhannock
Alyssa Purpura, Milford
Gina Simeone, Wyoming
Nancy Wassef, Tobyhanna
Veterinary Nursing
Rianna Balliet, Nescopeck
Juliana Deininger, Scranton
Emma Faithfull, Honesdale
Brooke Frable, Dunmore
Elizabeth Friedrichs, Elizabethtown
Aleeza Leary, Moscow
Kaitlyn McDonald, Newfoundland
Molly Nagle, Forest City
Thayer Rogers, Hershey
Stephanie Ropietski, Plymouth
Adriana Ruiz, Reading
Shana Souryavong, Old Forge
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Seth Gruver, Palmerton
Richard Reed, Lake Ariel
Jason Skumanich, Olyphant
Architectural Drafting & Design Technology
Rachel Butler, Lake Ariel
Daniel Dougherty, Scranton
Tyler Mendicino, Clarks Summit
Automotive Technology
Laura Alleva-Cox, Archbald
Michael Altieri, Archbald
Dylan DeGroat, Shohola
Joschua Perez, Scranton
Danielle Reese, Scranton
Mackenzie Snyder, Scranton
Biomedical Equipment Technology
Jacob DeManicor, Clifford Twp.
Robert Jenkins, Moosic
Evan Scarnecchia, Bushkill
Brian Smith, Kingston
Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology
Abby Bowen, Tunkhannock
Brendan Jarosh, Eynon
Aiden Martelli, Dickson City
Patrick McLaine, Scranton
Aaron Newhart, Dalton
Austin Norris, Waymart
Charles Santarsiero, Clarks Summit
Kenneth Stucker, Lake Ariel
Civil Design Technology
Tristin Piazza, Clarks Summit
Michael Sarno, Pittston
Diesel Truck Technology
Victoria Keller, Exeter
Michael Naegele, Clarks Summit
John Ozark, Pittston Twp.
Troy Venesky, Clarks Summit
Joshua Wiggins, Plymouth
Peter Winowich, Clarks Summit
Nicholas Youshock, Olyphant
Electrical Construction Technology
Evan Berretta, Old Forge
John Bonilla, Bushkill
Richard Bowen, Exeter
Jacob Burke, Scranton
Salvatore Caminiti, Moscow
Tyler Cawley, Archbald
Anthony Celona, Hawley
Aleksander Chilson, Pittston
Zachary Chilson, Pittston
Cody Choyka, Throop
Jeffrey Costello, Greenfield Twp.
Alyssa Crawford, Jermyn
Jacob Decker, Henryville
Hezekiah Deitz, Hamlin
Seth DePalma, Olyphant
James Diaz, Scranton
Bruno Ealo, Scott Twp.
Korry Eisley, Clifton Twp.
Michael Forrester, Willkes-Barre
Shane Frank, Dunmore
Ryan Freer, Milford
Luke Galli, Yatesville
David Giaimo, Scranton
Luis Gonzalez, Scranton
Brandon Griffiths, Scranton
Marco Guerrero Alvanez, Forest City
Liam Hetherson, Olyphant
Wayne Jones, Dickson City
Jacob Kelly, South Abington Twp.
Imran Khan, Moosic
Ian Koehler, Scranton
Fantajah LaRoche, Simpson
Brendan Lynott, South Abington Twp.
Audrey Marrow, Dunmore
Cyrus Morales, Bushkill
Ethan Muha, Dickson City
Matthew Mychayliw, Dunmore
Carlos Orta, Carbondale
Jack Patten, Beach Lake
Hunter Pazzalia, Archbald
Noah Perrotti, Moosic
Preston Petts, Dunmore
Blake Praschak, Archbald
Zachary Racht, Simpson
Elijan Roberts, Scranton
David Romanski, Archbald
Michael Romiti, Scranton
Xariel Sanchez, Wilkes-Barre
Erick Sanchez-Guzman, Scranton
Alfredo Santiago, Scranton
Brenden Scarantino, Dunmore
Adam Schield, Roaring Brook Twp.
Parker Smith, Scott Twp.
Seth Sylvester, Pittston
Brian Troutman, Moscow
Jackson Valentin, Milford
Kevin VanLuvanee, Nicholson
Liam Walter, South Abington Twp.
Electronic Engineering Technology
Zebulon Chisdock, Harding
Hershall Ferguson, Factoryville
Guy Higdon, Carbondale
Hope Hoanzl, Forest City
Isaya Ortiz, Scranton
Jacob Tighe, Forest City
Kyle Williams, Greentown
Jallen Wilks, Moscow
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology
Jaron Bullick, Scott Twp.
Jeffrey Bushinkski, Scranton
Robert Castaldi, Moosic
Joshua Cohen, Scranton
Jared Craig, Clarks Summit
Thomas Dougherty, Dunmore
Damian House, Drums
Jonathan Hunsberger, Canadensis
James Lamberti, Roaring Brook Twp.
Dustin McAllister, Scranton
Richard McCabe, Scranton
Cameron McCarthy, Mountain Top
Blake Mullin, Nazareth
Robert Murphy, Thompson
Ryan Phillips, Luzerne
Derek Segear, Wilkes-Barre
Nathan Shaw, Carbondale
Ryan Soignet, Mayfield
Corey Sweeney, White Haven
Conner Sweeney, Dupont
Zackary Vojick, Childs
Devin Walsh, Olyphant
Kevin Williams, Eynon
Heavy Equipment Technology
Nicholas Lathrop, Greenfield Twp.
Brian Talley, Lake Ariel
Mechatronics Technology
Adam Haines, Madison Twp.
Ryan Reber, Clifton Twp.
Andrew Sesso, Taylor
Alex Ziemrowski, East Stroudsburg
Welding Fabrication & Manufacturing Technology
Luke Gyurkovic, Honesdale
John Milewski, Jefferson Twp.
Todd Varley, Milford
David Yencho, Dickson City
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Welding Technology
Christoper Evancho, Rock Glen
William Fischer, Clarks Summit
Steven Gallo, Milford
Jadan Gomez, Hazleton
Charity Keithline, Tunkhannock
Tyler Kielty, Milford
Zachary Menichello, Jessup
Alex Michaylo, Old Forge
Grace Rodriguez, Scranton
Ethan Stankowski, Clarks Summit
Logan Treat, Falls
RISE (READINESS IN SKILLED EMPLOYMENT) PROGRAM
Building & Property Maintenance
Jai-li Camacho, Scranton
Terrence Jefferson, Scranton
Computer Support & Security Specialist
Mark Lindsay, Simpson
Daisy Smith, Carbondale
Nicholas Snyder, Dunmore
Diesel Preventative Maintenance Technology
Anthony Rivera, Throop
Medical Assistant Specialist
Alicia Brown, Scranton
Daniele Chatelain, Scranton
Shauna Pace, Throop
Kency Ramirez, Taylor
Dulce Semedo, Peckville
Welding Technology
Scott Jaccarino, Wyoming
Alexander Allen, Carbondale
Aaron Carney, Carbondale
Luciano Devine, Jefferson Twp.
Pictured left to right: Chase Notz ’24, Johnson College Computer Information Technology graduate and student speaker; Michele Bannon, Mayor of the City of Carbondale, who gave the commencement address; Dr. Katie Leonard, Johnson College President & CEO; and Devin Walsh ’24, Johnson College Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning graduate and student speaker.
