Two Williamson machinists came in first place in SkillsUSA state competitions recently. James McChesney 2W2 took 1st place in precision machining and Aaron Tallman 2W2 took 1st place in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Technician. Tallman will compete in the virtual national competition on June 7. McChesney will not compete in nationals because his category is [...]
Twenty-eight students were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society in the Clara Schrenk Memorial Chapel recently. In keeping with COVID safety measures, the ceremony was livestreamed with only the inductees in attendance, those taking part in the ceremony, and a handful of guests. The seniors are: Adrian Alicea, Joshua Baldinger, Jack Becker, [...]
The benefactors who have provided annual and endowed scholarships to Williamson students were recognized for their support during the 3rd Annual Scholarship Celebration in the Clara Schrenk Memorial Chapel recently. In keeping with COVID safety precautions, the event was livestreamed. Present in the chapel were the students who received the scholarships and the speakers, except [...]
The Alumni Association presented ten members of the Class of 2W2 with the Student Academic Achievement Award during a special chapel on April 14. The students honored are: Construction Technology-Carpentry: Vincent Marinello and Richard Torelli; Construction Technology-Masonry: Ryan Fallon and Tyler Coffin; Horticulture, Landscaping & Turf Management: David McCann and Elijah Laney; Machine Tool Technology: [...]
26th Annual Student Academic Achievement Awards Presentation Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 7:30am (livestream broadcast)(NOTE: Presentation will begin after a brief chapel service) The Alumni Association will honor members of the Class of 2W2 for outstanding academic achievement at the 26th Annual Student Academic Achievement Awards Presentation. Kevin Hatch 0W8, the Association’s 2nd Vice President, [...]
The 12 horticulture seniors were sent into the world of work at the conclusion of the COVID version of the Hort Senior Chapel recently. The program began with Chaplain Mark Specht 7W7 giving the invocation. In his remarks, Andrew Williams, freshman class president, said “Congratulations, you have earned the right to be called Williamson Men.” [...]
Twelve members of the Class of 2W1 were inducted into the prestigious I.V. Club during the 26th Annual Induction Ceremony in the Clara Schrenk Memorial Chapel on March 25. The event was live streamed with only a few people in the chapel. The inductees are: Joshua Baldinger, machine tool technology; John “Jack” Becker, power plant [...]
Three members of the Williamson alumni community, Joe Portz 1W5, power plant technology, Alex Wilwert 1W6, construction technology-carpentry, and Tichon Johnson 2W0, construction technology-masonry, returned to campus recently to speak to students about the importance of giving back to Williamson with time, talent, and treasure. The alumni, answering questions posed by President Michael Rounds, shared [...]
For many insomniacs, watching TV or reading a book is a big help in falling asleep. But when Billy Reilly 9W2 has trouble falling asleep, which is a problem he has had for years, he gets out of bed and writes stories. He finds this therapeutic and fun. The Williamson [...]
When Goldhorn Electrical Construction contractors put up exterior electrical panels to be used in the construction of the Wesley Student Center and the Strine Dorm they turned to the Carpentry Shop for assistance; they needed roofs built over the panels to protect them from the elements. Mike Neville 0W0, director of construction technology-carpentry, came up [...]
