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Somerset Trust donates $20,000 to EITC fund
JOHNSTOWN -- The Somerset Trust Co. donated $20,000 to the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation, aimed at strengthening the college's Educational Income Tax Credit (EITC) fund.
The donation will enable the bank (based in Somerset) and other institutions to support educational causes offered by the college. With Penn Highlands also applying for and maintaining its EITC status, the donation will help allow the college to offer classes at a reduced price for its dual enrollment students through the Accelerated College Education program.
The EITC program empowers high school students to enroll in college-level courses, allowing them to earn credits and explore the opportunities that Penn Highlands can provide for their future careers. This is the second contribution Somerset Trust Co. has made to the college's EITC fund, joining a donation made in 2023.
The EITC Program received $17,000 in funds in 2023. This allowed the college to award more than 7,000 credits at a discounted rate to more than 2,000 participating students in the past year.
CU-Lock Haven celebrates educators
LOCK HAVEN -- This spring, Commonwealth University-Lock Haven celebrated 56 student teachers during the semi-annual Student Teacher Induction and Pinning Ceremony held in the Parsons Union Building.
After successfully completing their placements, the student teachers were honored during the program designed to celebrate the hard work, dedication and commitment of prospective teachers.
Among those honored during the ceremony were Jake Cannizzaro of Port Matilda, Rylee Kearney of DuBois, Gianna Marasco of Altoona and Kaitlyn Stratton of Clearfield.
Sherry E. Griggs, director of teacher preparation, clinical ractice and certification, welcomed the administration, faculty, staff, guest speakers, student teachers, family members and guests.
Ann Larson, dean of the College of Education and Human Studies, also greeted the audience and offered remarks. The program continued with remarks from the keynote speaker, Tammie Burnaford, superintendent of the Bellefonte Area School District and comments from alumna, Jennifer Reibson, a health and physical education teacher in Central Mountain High School in the Keystone Central School District.
Following the speakers, each student received a circle of children lapel pin, which represents four positive skills in the continuous circle of teaching and learning: cooperation, togetherness, unity and acceptance.
A reception followed.