Lycoming Career & Technology Center
April 2024 Newsletter
Dylan Runkle - LycoCTC Rotary Student of the Month - April
The Lycoming Career and Technology Center is pleased to announce Dylan Runkle as the LycoCTC Rotary Student of the Month for April, 2024. Dylan, son of Michelle C. Runkle of Watsontown, PA has received this honor based upon his outstanding work ethic, attendance, behavior, community service, and the recommendation of his LycoCTC Computer Systems class instructor.
Dylan, a Warrior Run High School senior, is a member of the Lycoming Career and Technology
Center Chapter of Skills USA and is employed at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center. Following graduation in June of 2024, Dylan plans on attending the Pennsylvania College of
Technology with a major in Automation Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation.
SkillsUSA State Competition
We had 13 students compete in the SkillsUSA State competition at Hershey!
4 Health Careers students Brock King(HHS), Karlynn Emerick(Loy), Alexia Anthony(Loy) and Katelin Emick(Montoursville) placed 2nd at States in the Health Knowledge Bowl!
Megan Gehr(Loyalsock) a Health Careers student competed in the Medical Terminology and placed 2nd as well!!
We are very proud of all the students that competed!
We had two talented Culinary students from Loyalsock, Mallory Biichle and Hannah Ash compete in Cake Decorating, but unfortunately they didn't place. They did an amazing job on the cake!
Technical School Education Day
Mr. Minium, Mrs. Shaffer and 7 of our Lyco students get to experience Technical School Education Day at the Pennsylvania Capitol. PA State Rep. Jamie Flick, Joe Hamm for State Representative, and PA State Rep. Michael Stender stopped by and spoke to the students!
Automotive Technology
Students in the Automotive program went on a field trip to Universal Technical Institute. They were able to learn a few things and tour the Institute!
Computer Systems Technology
Level 1 students tear down and reassemble laptop computers to familiarize themselves with mobile device components and build confidence in small electronics repair.
AM students used a typewriter. The day's lesson was past and present printing technologies, and the instructor used this to demonstrate how impact-type printers can produce multi-page carbon-copy forms, which students may still encounter in the field.
Construction Technology
Students in Construction are finishing their drywall in the cubicles they have been building.
Criminal Justice
Students learned about PA search and seizure laws and the fourth amendment. Students learned when and how to search vehicles for contraband and evidence. Search included methodical and consistent searching practices to include interior, exterior and hidden compartments.
Culinary Arts
The Culinary students had another very successful Cafe day! The guests filled every table in the cafe and the students did an excellent job!
The Culinary students had a presentation from Curtze! They talked about their meat facility and how they keep their meat products safe by using a UV and salt rinse before they grind their ground beef. They also talked about their different custom ground beef blends that they offer to customers and where the different cuts come from on a cow.
Students started off the lesson learning about the top 10 burger joints in America from an episode off of Diners, drive ins, and Dives.
They then created a sketch of their own interpretation of their epic burger. We did a few lessons on beef primals and which ones would make a great burger based on mouth feel and juiciness.
The Culinary class had an MRE challenge with the Army National Guard! They picked an MRE and had to turn it into something delicious. They could use items in the kitchen as well. At the end of the challenge the judges try each meal and pick a winning group!
Early Childhood Education
The LycoTykes preschool celebrated Earth Day! The student teachers created lessons to teach the preschoolers what they can do to help the Earth everyday and ways they can help at home.
Health Careers-Mrs.Wallace
Level 2 students learned to care for, maintain, drain, measure urine output, and practice infection control standards for a patient with a foley catheter
Level 2 students received their certification in CPR and First Aid!
Level 3 students visited Wolf Run Assisted Living Facility for a clinical experience. Students practiced communicating with patients, practiced assessment skills, and reviewed and interpreted patients medical records for patients with a history of cardiovascular disease as part of their clinical instruction and dual enrollment medical terminology course.
Level 3 students are learning about different types of wounds, wound care, and suturing techniques. They practiced by creating their own simulated wounds to treat.
Health Careers- Mrs.Shaffer
Level 1 completed a unit on death and how to care for the terminally ill patient, as well as how to perform post mortem care.
Level 1 students also learned to make an occupied bed.
Level 1 students are currently learning how to safely assist patients with feeding.
Level 3 students continue to work through the Medical Terminology Dual Enrollment class and are reviewing skills learned throughout the three years of the course.
Positive Behavior Support Program
6th Grade Visit
The Warrior Run 6th grade students came to visit LycoCTC. They had the chance to visit every classroom! The students and teachers talked about what the program is about and had some demonstrations or activities for them.
Career Link
Representatives from Career Link came and presented opportunities to the seniors!
Professional Development Conference
A group of our teachers and staff attended a professional development conference in Harrisburg that's focused on teaching and supporting students in CTE programs!
Upcoming Dates & Events
May 6th-10th- Automotive Car Wash
May 6th-10th- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7th- SkillsUSA National Signing Day
May 8th- Co-op Brunch
May 15th- Senior Ceremony
May 16th- Criminal Justice Field Trip to Allenwood Prison
May 16th- Joint Operating Committee Meeting
May 17th- Culinary Field Trip to Knoebels
May 24th-May 27th- Lyco Closed
Joint Operating Committee
Mr. Michael Mamrak, President - East Lycoming
Mr. Matt Yoder - Benton
Mrs. Lynn Frey - Loyalsock
Mr. Doug Gardner - Montoursville
Mr. David Messenger - Muncy
Mr. Dan Truckenmiller - Warrior Run
Professional Advisory Committee
Dr. Craig Skaluba, Superintendent of Record - Muncy
Mr. James Geffken - Benton
Dr. Mark Stamm - East Lycoming
Mr. Gerald McLaughlin - Loyalsock
Mr. Dan Taormina - Montoursville
Dr. Thor Edmiston - Warrior Run