Central Penn College

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month Celebration. Hannelore Farmer, a legal studies major from Travose, Pa., was awarded the Rosa Parks Award for Academic Excellence.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month Celebration. Dasjon Hagans, a business administration major from Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the Ruby Bridges Award for Positivity.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month Celebration. Tabitha Dougherty, a medical assisting major from New Bloomfield, Pa., was awarded the Dr. C. Delores Tucker Award for Community Service.

Central Penn College Health Sciences has announced its winter 2021 Perseverance and Leadership Awards. The Leadership Award was presented to medical assistant student Debra (Katt) Fischer, of Harrisburg, Pa. Her professor's nomination reads: "Katt Fischer is the president of Club M Ed. She is always leading the students in fundraisers and in the philanthropic projects of our group. "She has volunteered to help 'newer' students with venipunctures and studying for the phlebotomy exam. Katt is willing to help students study in any area of the phlebotomy or medical assisting programs. "A few years ago, she was in one of the plays with the theatre on campus. Her enthusiasm greatly supports the MA and phlebotomy programs and motivates students to participate."

Central Penn College Health Sciences has announced its winter 2021 Perseverance and Leadership Awards. The Perseverance Award was presented to phlebotomy student Kayla Browning, of Lykens, Pa. Her professor's nomination reads: "Kayla Browning is in her third term of the phlebotomy program and has demonstrated that no matter what life throws in her path, she is going to keep on striving to succeed. "She has experienced numerous personal issues that have caused financial and emotional strain. Through it all, she has kept up with her school work doing a exemplary job on work submitted. "She continues to stay professional and demonstrates a positive attitude to her peers even during her recent struggles. Kayla communicates with her professors on a consistent basis to keep us update with challenges she faces. Kayla is determined to continue and finish the phlebotomy certificate so she can work in the field to provide for her children."

Cortez Harris, a Central Penn College criminal justice administration major from Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Award for Leadership.

Brianna McCoy, a Central Penn College business administration major from Rosedale, N.Y., was awarded the Reverend Dr. Olin Harris Award for Character.

Ja'Lynn Burton-Jones, a Central Penn College criminal justice administration major from Harrisburg, Pa., was awarded the Rosa Parks Award for Academic Excellence.

Parker Rose, a Central Penn College accounting major from Pottsville, Pa., was awarded the Dr. C. Delores Tucker Award for Community Service.

Mariano Figueroa-Perez of Harrisburg, Pa., a Central Penn College physical therapist assistant student, received the Legacy Award for Perseverance, presented at Central Penn College's 134th annual Commencement ceremony May 6.

Evan Krug of Mechanicsburg, Pa., a Central Penn College criminal justice student, received one of five student awards presented at Central Penn College's 134th annual Commencement ceremony May 6.

Michael DeMedici, of Jonestown, Pa., a Central Penn College homeland security management student, received one of five student awards, presented at Central Penn College's 134th annual Commencement ceremony May 6.

Nicole Schmidhamer, of Camp Hill, Pa., a Central Penn College legal studies student, received the Student Activities/Athletics Award., presented at Central Penn College's 134th annual Commencement ceremony May 6.

Christine Fusselman, of Dover, Pa., a Central Penn College corporate communications student, received the Student Leadership Award, presented at Central Penn College's 134th annual Commencement ceremony May 6.

Keon Williams, a Central Penn College business administration major from Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the Bayard Rustin Award for Social Justice Advocacy.

Sebastine Virella, a Central Penn College business administration major from Allentown, Pa., was awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Award for Leadership.

Khamal Moore, a Central Penn College criminal justice administration major from Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the Dr. C. Delores Tucker Award for Community Service.

Jessica Grice, a Central Penn College business administration major from Lancaster, Pa., was awarded the Rev. Dr. Olin Harris Award for CharacterRev. Dr. Olin Harris Award for Character.

Kiara Ruiz, a Central Penn College business administration major from Lancaster, Pa., was awarded the Rosa Parks Award for Academic Excellence.

Giancarlo Van Wright, a Central Penn College criminal justice administration major from San Angelo, Texas, was awarded the Bayard Rustin award for social justice advocacy.

Derrick Johnson, a Central Penn College business administration major from Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. award for leadership.

Shonyah Hawkins-Cottman, a Central Penn College corporate communications major from Mechanicsburg, Pa., was awarded the Dr. C. Delores Tucker award for community service.

Dezmyn Edmond, a Central Penn College accounting major from Toms River, NJ, was awarded the Rosa Parks award for academic excellence.

Aaron Watson, a Central Penn College accounting major from Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the Rev. Olin Harris award for character.

Corporate communications bachelor's degree student Amanda Kloehr Fogarasi, of Enola, Pa., received one of four "You can. You will." student awards, presented by Assistant Provost Maria Querry at Central Penn College's 132nd annual Commencement ceremony May 2.

Jalisa Cannady, of Ephrata, Pa., a Central Penn College Criminal justice administration bachelor's degree student, received one of four "You can. You will." student awards, presented by Assistant Provost Maria Querry at Central Penn College's 132nd annual Commencement ceremony May 2.

Clemmeth Varence, of Harrisburg, Pa., a Central Penn College criminal justice administration student, received one of four "You can. You will." student awards, presented by Assistant Provost Maria Querry at Central Penn College's 132nd annual Commencement ceremony May 2.

Kendra Elliott, of Lebanon, Pa., a Central Penn College entrepreneurship and small business student, received one of four "You can. You will." student awards, presented by Assistant Provost Maria Querry at Central Penn College's 132nd annual Commencement ceremony May 2.

Stacey Shirk, of Mohnton, Pa., a legal studies student at Central Penn College, was one of three continuing education students awarded a $250 Non-Traditional Student Week scholarship last term.

Patti Rodichok, of Galesburg, Ill., a criminal justice administration student at Central Penn College, was one of three continuing education students awarded a $250 Non-Traditional Student Week scholarship last term.