Johnson College Celebrates 106th Commencement and Largest Graduating Class

The Johnson College Scranton campus was alive with pride and celebration on Saturday, May 10, 2025, as students, families, faculty, and staff came together for a milestone moment— celebrating the College’s largest graduating class at its 106th Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony recognized students who completed rigorous programs leading to Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees and academic certificates in a wide range of high-demand fields.

Andrew M. Inman ’13, MHA, RT(R)(CT), a proud Johnson College alumnus and Modality Manager at Geisinger, delivered an inspiring commencement address, encouraging graduates to embrace their professional journeys with confidence and resilience. The ceremony also spotlighted outstanding student achievements. Valedictorian Colleen Cannon-Augustine and salutatorian Brooke L. Iverson—both graduates of the Physical Therapist Assistant program—shared powerful messages reflecting on perseverance, growth, and the transformative experience of their time at Johnson College.

The event was live-streamed and recorded on the College’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/live/qjfYy_sBM-Q?si=WC25J8ZgEs3BDyG6.

Following is a list of the spring 2025 graduates:

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Computer Information Technology

Juan C. Ayala Jr., Scranton

Matthew C. Baress, Mountain Top

Brady Carpenter, Clarks Summit

Dylan Caruso, Dallas

Corbin Scott Croissette, Starrucca

Thomas Joseph Cyganick III, Carbondale

Alexander Charles Edwards, Montrose

Joseph Patrick Faltynowicz, Dickson City

Martin Hastie, Clarks Summit

Robert J. McNally, Scranton

Hunter Carl Mursch, Carbondale

Michael Ostrowski, South Abington Twp.

Alexander Smedley, Richmondale

Mark T. Smith, Peckville

Physical Therapist Assistant

Zekiel Alejandrez, Greentown

Colleen Ann Cannon-Augustine, Jenkins Twp.

Brooke L. Iverson, Wilkes-Barre

Allysa Candace Pancham, East Stroudsburg

Bryce Shorten, Jessup

Madison K. Stashak, Nanticoke

Radiologic Technology

Tiffany Shay Beckham, Scranton

Melissa A. Beshada, Mountain Top

Jordan Aurora Bowen, Factoryville

Jacquelyn R. Billard, Honesdale

Mackenzie T. Gavin, Eynon

Jennifer Cesarina Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Scranton

Matthew Gromelski, Taylor

Margaret Grace Haines, Madison Twp.

Julia Paige Lamberton, Waymart

Neyleen Jezielle Lugo , Scranton

Jade McDermott, Moosic

Shannon O’Donnell, Scranton

Adam Jeffrey Rosencrance, West Pittston

Emily E. Royce, Ransom

Kristen Ann Swierczek, Olyphant

Kayla Jeanne Ward, Eynon

Veterinary Nursing

Ashlee Coe, Hawley

Emma Danowsky, Lewisburg

Eunice Grande-Osorio, Plymouth

Alex Inirio, Scranton

Emily LaBar, Scranton

Samantha Mazonis, Nanticoke

Jordan Stine, Scranton

Jordan Wiegand, Great Bend

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Wyatt Sickler, Tunkhannock

Architectural Drafting & Design Technology

Matthew J. Collier, Throop

Jacob W. Kinney, Dalton

Tyler Moskosky, Simpson

Jeremiah Scotton, Olyphant

Automotive Technology

Charles Richard Azarsky, Moosic

Kayden J. Christe, Scranton

Alec S. Fisher, West Wyoming

Nathan R. Irvine, Lake Ariel

Bruce Michael Kohut, Waymart

Hunter Edward Landers, Clarks Summit

Aviation Technology

Matthew Alden, Scranton

Benjamin Jay Amaya, Dunmore

Christopher Berroa-Moreno, Wilkes-Barre

Holsen Estime, Effort

Kyle Garofolo, Long Pond

Janitza E. Gonzalez-Caban, Old Forge

Anthony Leombruni, Moscow

Amir Vernon, East Stroudsburg

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Nico James Carter, Scranton

Andrew P. Craven, Scranton

Ryan James Ellicott, Mayfield

Santino L. Krappa, Old Forge

Cody Lee, West Pittston

Blaise A. Margalski, Wapwallopen

Jonathan Merlen, Springbrook Twp.

Tyquil Osgood, Scranton

Adam Sadowski, Jefferson Twp.

Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology

Joshua Robert Berg, Carbondale

Denis Boyle, Throop

Jeanine Claudia Busnel, Damascus

Kaila Collins, Carbondale

Daniel Davis, Pocono Summit

Benjamin Edward Flowers, Old Forge

Jeilyn Frias, Easton

Nakya N. Greco, Duryea

Jacob D. Holmes, Dalton

Nicholas Huzzard, Scranton

Skyler E. LeClere, Beach Lake

Caitlyn Ann Phillips, West Wyoming

Arthur Taylor, New Milford

Reece A. Weinberg, South Abington Twp.

Civil Design Technology

Zoe Zelinski, Olyphant

Diesel Truck Technology

Dustin J. Baldoni, Pittston

Noah L. Bender, Scranton

William Nathaniel Clapp, Wyalusing

Jace Curyk, Scranton

Gabriella Furman, Laceyville

Weston Matthew Nugent, Lake Ariel

Bradley M. Potoeskie Jr., Forty Fort

Ryan Shannon, Pittston Twp.

Colton T. Yushinsky, Archbald

Electrical Construction Technology

Sianna R. Barron, Jessup

Tucker James Bowman, Tamaqua

Ryan Boyanowski, Pittston

Jacob Gino Casarin, Jessup

James John Casarin Jr., Jessup

Bradley Cox, Scranton

Carmen Salvatore DeNapoli, Dunmore

Keiren Dougherty, Scranton

Dravyn Falsone, Waymart

Lucas J. Fein, Scranton

Chase Francis Ferranti, Madison Twp.

Andrew James Francis, Moosic

Ethan Gardiner, Summit Hill

Tyrese Green, Lords Valley

Cameron D. Hagenbaugh, Wilkes-Barre

Aimee Johannes, Honesdale

Brandon King, Scranton

Harrison Kubilus, Scranton

Robert Todd Lane, Tunkhannock

Justin Anthony Longo, Throop

Joseph T. Lucas III, Dunmore

Brian Mariotti, Old Forge

Jackson McGuinness, Clarks Green

Matthew McHale, Scranton

Ezequiel S. Mieses, Hazleton

Jacob J. Mileto, Scranton

Jacob Morgenstern, Honesdale

Graysen Richard Motyl, Sheppton

Jacob Ryan Ochman, Moosic

Peyton R. Pazzalia, Archbald

Brandon Quinn, Hazle Township

John Rose, Clarks Summit

Daniel T. Rosenkrans, Falls

Robert J. Santarsiero Jr., Moosic

Sebastian J. Shepherd, Dalton

Hunter M. Smith, Kirkwood, NY

Justin P. Solensky Jr., Archbald

Connor T. Stauffer, Fern Glen

Brayden C. Strucke, Pittston Twp.

Jack Sullivan, Matamoras

Joshua Truskoloski, Eynon

Evan Williams South, Abington Twp.

Nicholas P. Winsock, Wyoming

Jayden M. Winters, Dickson City

Austin J. Wombacker, Scranton

Peter R. Zawierucha, Pittston Twp.

Electronic Engineering Technology

Oscar Hernandez, Scranton

William Kittrell, Dunmore

Rodney Stanley Ramos, Scranton

Paul V. Rosato III, Scranton

Michael Dean Still III, Dupont

Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology

Carter Christopher Albanese, Scranton

Levi S. Anzulewicz, Greenfield Twp.

Robert Bromage, Scranton

Gustavo Cortez, Scranton

James E. Decker, Moosic

Liam Donovan, Scranton

Angelo J. Fumanti, Old Forge

Jordan Gonzalez, Jefferson Twp.

Thomas Gray, Carbondale

James Fitzgerald Heery IV, Gouldsboro

William J. Heiss, Union Dale

Anthony Hutchins, Dunmore

Jarrel Johnson, Scranton

JanCarlos Marin, Scranton

Cooper A. Mordan, Old Forge

Aiden Notz, Scranton

Louis Paglianite, West Pittston

Logan Rondomanski, Madison Twp.

Charles Sciandra, Avoca

Xavier O. Siberon, Scranton

Joshua Smargiassi, Dickson City

Luke J. Smurl, Greenfield Twp.

Julia Turner, Moosic

Scott Warren, Montrose

Christopher Whitney Jr., Dover, DE

Heavy Equipment Technology

Jeffrey M. Kondash, Factoryville

Nathan Timothy Schmidt, Clifford

Nico D. Scotti, Dunmore

Clarence L. Walton IV, Dingmans Ferry

Mechatronics Technology

Michael Andrews, Wilkes-Barre

Zachary M. Maryasz, Dalton

Kahleb Murray, Pittston

Emma Jean Shedden, Tunkhannock

Nicholas Thayer, Pittston

Richard W. Tirella, Plains

Welding Fabrication & Manufacturing Technology

Corbin P. Bodman, Hawley

Sam A. Coolbaugh, Harding

Anthony J. DeLucca Jr., Old Forge

Andi A. Fedorchak, Carbondale

Charity Keithline, Tunkhannock

Tyler J. Kielty, Milford

Jamie Matyjevich, Old Forge

Jaylin T. Parker, Dunmore

Austin Racht, Beach Lake

Madison Grace Roberts, Milanville

Ethan Stankowski, Clarks Summit

Logan Edward Treat, Falls

Colin Vrabel, Old Forge

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Building & Property Maintenance

Marcello Tindaro Caminiti, Moscow

Aaron Evans, Scranton

David V. King, Scranton

Caden H. Roach, Union Dale

MaKayla L. Wright, Scranton

Industrial Technology

Steven Michael Fredrick Barone, Hawley

Silas Colon, Beaver Meadows

Welding Technology

Jordan K. Banks, Scranton

Richard Beccaloni, Clarks Summit

George Ellis, Scranton

Christopher J. Evancho, Rock Glen

Schrece Esprit Graff, Old Forge

Alexander Johnson, Scranton

Jordan Levine-Smith, Scranton

Gage J. Martinez, Olyphant

Shelby Mowery, Berwick

Alexander Salazar, Scranton

Heatherette Scala, Old Forge

Justin A. Vantuyl, Shohola

Dylan Zullo, McAdoo

8th Annual Carpentry Auction Raises over $4,000 for Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Johnson College Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology program hosted its Annual Carpentry Auction at the College’s Scranton campus on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The event raised over $4,000 to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania in support of its mission to provide excellence in the assessment and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

More than 70 items created by Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology students were available for auction. There was a wide variety of woodwork, including chessboards, tables, chests, benches, and more. Many of the items were made from repurposed materials.

Instant Decision Day for Veterans and Current U.S. Military Service Members is May 15

Johnson College’s Instant Decision Day for Veterans and those currently serving in the U.S. Military will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held virtually and in person on the College’s Scranton campus in Ideal Saldi Hall. To register to attend in person or virtually, visit Johnson.edu/instant.

During the Instant Decision Event, Johnson College will provide prospective veteran students and those currently serving in the U.S. military with an immediate enrollment decision. They must supply their high school transcripts and can bring their college and military transcripts if applicable. It is highly recommended that the prospective student complete an application before attending.

Applications for Johnson College’s Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, and Veterinary Nursing programs are excluded from instant decisions.

Johnson College to Host 8th Annual Carpentry Auction for Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA

Johnson College’s Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology program will host an auction to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, inside the Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology lab in Woolworth Hall on the Johnson College Scranton campus. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., and the auction starts at 6:00 p.m. The auction is open to the public. 

More than 70 items will be available to bid on, including cutting boards, chess boards, tables, benches, and custom woodworking. All items were created by students in the Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology program. Many of the items were made from re-purposed material. The 2024 Carpentry Auction raised over $10,000 to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA.

Register for the event at https://johnson.edu/carpentry-auction/.

To learn more about the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA, visit https://cacnepa.org/.

Johnson College Hazleton to Host Spring Open House on April 12

Johnson College Hazleton will hold its Spring Open House on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CAN DO Training Center located inside the Humboldt Industrial Park at 370 Maplewood Drive in Hazle Township. To register for the Open House, visit Johnson.edu/hazletonopenhouse or contact Johnson College’s Enrollment Department at 570-702-8856 or enroll@johnson.edu.

The Open House will include discussions about the admissions process, information about financial aid for those who qualify, and student services such as student life, student support, and career services. Plus, same-day acceptance will be available for many programs if students bring their high school or college transcripts. Tours of each technical area will be conducted and program directors and instructors will be available to review the specifics of their programs.

Johnson College Receives $15,250 grant from Pleasant Mount Welding, Inc.

Johnson College has received a $15,250 grant from Pleasant Mount Welding, Inc., facilitated by Commonwealth Charitable Management, to support its Industry Fast Track and STEM Outreach programs.

The Industry Fast Track Program (IFT), a partnership between Johnson College and local school districts, allows high school juniors and seniors to simultaneously enroll in high school and college-level courses at Johnson College. Students remain enrolled full-time at their high school while attending classes at Johnson College. This grant will help IFT students cover educational costs, ensuring g they have the resources to succeed in their dual enrollment courses.

In addition, Johnson College’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Outreach initiative, led by the Community Engagement department, provides hands-on STEM learning opportunities for students across the region. This grant will fund the College’s 2025 Summer Camp series, offering free, hands-on learning, in fields such as building trades, robotics, architectural drafting, engineering, and veterinary nursing. The camps will be available to rising 5th to 8th graders, with registration opening in late spring or early summer.

About Pleasant Mount Welding, Inc.

Pleasant Mount Welding, Inc. (PMWI) specializes in miscellaneous metals and structural steel fabrication. They have serviced water, wastewater, and flood control markets for over 40 years. PMWI manufactures several product lines including Standard-Duty Aluminum Interlocking Flat Panel Covers for odor control, Aluminum & Steel Bar Grating, Aluminum Plank Grating, Aluminum Handrails, and Aluminum Ladders. PMWI is the largest manufacturer of miscellaneous metals for water and wastewater treatment facilities in the eastern United States.

Pictured left to right: Tim Frank, Associate Director of Community Engagement, Johnson College; Bob Non, Founder and CEO, Pleasant Mount Welding, Inc.; Kellyn Williams, Associate Vice President of Special Programs, Johnson College.

Johnson College Now Enrolling for OSHA 30-Hour Training Course

Johnson College is now accepting enrollments for its 30-hour, non-credit OSHA training course at the Scranton campus. The course will run from April 22 to May 3, 2025, with classes scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The final week will feature classes on Monday, May 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., and Thursday, May 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge on a range of essential safety topics, including fall protection, electrical safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), and more. The course, which is delivered through in-person classroom instruction, is designed to help individuals reduce workplace accidents, ensure compliance with federal safety standards, and foster a culture of safety within their organizations.

The OSHA 30-hour training is ideal for individuals in leadership roles, those seeking advanced safety training, and employees in the general industry workforce. Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will receive the official OSHA 30 General Industry Outreach Course Completion Card.

The cost for the course is $600.

For more information or to reserve a spot in the course, visit johnson.edu/continuing-ed/osha-30. You can also contact the Continuing Education team at 570-702-8979 or continuinged@johnson.edu.

Johnson College Scranton Spring Open House is March 22

Johnson College will hold its Spring Open House on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on its Scranton campus. To register to attend the Open House, visit Johnson.edu/openhouse or contact Johnson College’s Enrollment Department at 570-702-8856 or enroll@johnson.edu.

The Open House will include discussions about the admissions process, information about financial aid for those who qualify, and student services such as student life, student support, and career services. Plus, same-day acceptance will be available for many programs if students bring their high school or college transcripts. Tours of each technical area will be conducted and program directors and instructors will be available to review the specifics of their programs.

Johnson College Receives $7,500 EITC Contribution from Fastenal

Johnson College received a $7,500 EITC contribution from Fastenal to support the College’s Industry Fast Track and STEM Outreach Programs.

The Industry Fast Track Program (IFT) is a joint partnership with area school districts and the College. The program offers high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to simultaneously enroll in secondary and post-secondary coursework on the Johnson College campus. Students remain enrolled full-time at their high school while attending classes at Johnson College.

Through its STEM Outreach, Johnson College utilizes its experience in providing industry-focused technical education to expand its outreach to elementary, middle, and high school students. The outreach raises awareness of the benefits of STEM education and the possibilities of achieving economic independence through employment in a STEM career field.

Fastenal’s contribution to Johnson College is part of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

For information about how to participate in the EITC program with Johnson College, visit Johnson.edu/eitc.

Pictured left to right: Josh Shepard, Environmental Health Safety Manager, Fastenal; Dr. Katie Pittelli, President & CEO, Johnson College; Raymond Getman, Area Manager, Fastenal; Marcelo DeSousa, Regional Operations Manager S-HUB, Fastenal; Thomas White, Assistant Operations Manager, Fastenal; Kevin Franc, Picking Manager, Fastenal; Alec Sebastionelli, Picking Assistant Manager, Fastenal.