The successful Homecoming on Oct. 11-12, included a Friday afternoon of games for students, closing with a bonfire, and a full Saturday that included soccer, lacrosse, football, events for all ages and interests, and was highlighted by the dedication of the Betty and Russ 5W0 Harvey Field. The day closed with reunions. Friday’s games included [...]
All are invited to Homecoming 2019, a fun day with much to see and do, on Saturday, October 12. It’s the perfect opportunity to see Williamson’s new artificial turf athletic field, with three games that day—football (1pm), soccer (9am), and lacrosse (10am). The field, named the Betty and Russ 5W0 Harvey Field in honor of [...]
Daniel Dupee, chairman of the board of the Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO), in his keynote address at the 129th Convocation on Sept. 11, opening the 2019-2020 school year, said “CCO works with 140 campuses and Williamson is my favorite.” In his inspiring speech, he told the students, “I am going to tell you three [...]
The Class of 2W2 began their 1,000-day Williamson journey with a 4-day First Year Experience (FYE) from Aug. 13-16 and are now going through registration and orientation from Aug. 21-27. Classes begin Aug. 28. The first day of FYE, the second year it has been held, included welcoming remarks from President Michael Rounds, meeting in [...]
Dan Armes 0W9 is serving in Afghanistan with the Florida Army National Guard and is making sure Williamson College of the Trades is well represented — by displaying a Williamson flag. Arme’s came up with the idea of having a flag that Williamson graduates serving in the military can take with them when they are [...]
Williamson has received a $100,000 Keystone Preservation Construction grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). The funds will pay for the restoration of windows in Rowan Hall, the building constructed in 1891 and designed by noted Philadelphia Victorian era architect Frank Furness. State Rep. Chris Quinn (R-168th District) helped champion the grant request [...]
Listen to the Podcast Mike Rounds, President of Williamson College of the Trades was featured on the "Skilled Trades Playbook" podcast series by Juan Carosso. The over-arching mission for the Skilled Trades Playbook (STP) is to present the voices and insights from the broadest array of folks actively engaged in helping to close [...]
Brian Ehly 2W0, power plant technology, deserves a pat on the back for winning a silver medal in the plumbing competition at the SkillsUSA national competition in Louisville, KY. Other Williamson students who competed were: CNC Milling - Isaac Eshenour 1W9, Machine Tool Technology Masonry - Joshua Speakman 1W9, Construction Technology-Masonry Pete Zwolak 0W7, SkillsUSA [...]
The Alumni Association’s 45th Annual George Patton 6W6 Golf Outing had a large turnout with 148 golfers on a beautiful day at Paxon Hollow Golf Club on June 3. The golfers played a 4-man best ball scramble format. The outing was organized by Marty Jeffers 7W6 and Ron Rinker 8W5. Awards 1st Place: Scott Oler [...]
The Class of 6W9 had many highlights Alumni Weekend as they celebrated their 50th anniversary of graduating from Williamson, including the presentation of their class gift of $83,826, marching in the Commencement processional, and being among the honored guests at the President’s Breakfast on Alumni Day. Their celebration began Friday, May 31, marching in gold [...]
