Welcome to the Wilkes-Barre Area
Career & Technical Center
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FORMER STUDENT ADDRESSES CULINARY CLASS
Pictured left to right: Jonathan Merrick, Class of 2003; Mr. David Joyce, Culinary Arts Instructor
Former WBACTC Culinary Arts student, Jonathan Merrick, spoke to Mr. David Joyce's current culinary class about his recent trip to Italy. Merrick, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, told the class he traveled throughout Italy to study and experience authentic Italian cuisines. Merrick graduated from WBACTC in 2003.
MASONRY STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOP
Pictured are: Joseph Zegarski, Austin Everding, Dakota Hamilton, Andre Aldubayan, Brandon Figerski, Joseph Kirshner, Micheal Mihneski, Ryan Coffay, Mike Gryskevicz, Zachary Laiuvara, Joseph Cunningham, Kevin Lickers, Nick Hughes, Matthew Hughes, Colton Balliet, Robert Smith, Anthony Chopyak, Masonry Instructor; Sean Hawkeye, Brandon Davis, Bart Sacco, Kingdom Products; Kyle Uravage
Students in Mr. Anthony Chopyak's Masonry class at WBACTC recently participated in a four day seminar/workshop on concrete countertops. The seminar was presented by renowned area expert, Bart Sacco, of Concrete Texturing Tool and Supply of Dunmore. The seminar consisted of a PowerPoint presentation and classroom instruction, followed by hands-on participation by students. The students then designed and cast a concrete desktop for their instructor, complete with a celestial pattern in theme and color for their project.
WBACTC "MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION" CONTRIBUTION
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Pictured are, left to right: Anthony Olenick and Aaron Straight, Building Trades students
Students from Mr. David Vnuk's Building Trades shop at WBACTC constructed a shed to be auctioned off at the upcoming "Home Building Show" at the Kingston Armory. All of the proceeds from the shed will go to the "Make-A-Wish Foundation". This is the third year that the class has been involved in the auction. Past projects include a picnic table and a dog house that were also auctioned off.
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February 17, 2012 --> In-Service Day
February 20, 2012 --> President's Day, School Closed
March 28, 2012 --> End of the 3rd Quarter
April 5-6-9, 2012 --> Spring Vacation, School Closed
May 28, 2012 --> Memorial Day, School Closed
June 5, 2012 --> Last Student Day
June 6, 2012 --> In-Service Day, Last Teacher Day
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..:: Public Notice of Non-Discrimination ::..
The Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national orgin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. Programs are offered in Auto Mechanics, Construction Trades, Food Industry, Health and Human Services and Manufacturing.
For information on services, activities, and/or accessibility, contact: Frank Majikes, Support Programs Coordinator Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator @ (570) 822-4131, Wilkes-Barre Career and Technical Center, 350 Jumper Road, Wilkes-Barre PA 18705-0699
School Website: www.wbactc.org
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
