Program Advisory CommitteeDinner Meeting

May 14, 2009

Welcome to Harford Technical High

School

As Harford County’s technical high school, our mission is to ensure that every student will become a productive, responsible citizen

while achieving mastery of academic, technical and life skills.

Harford Technical High School students will accomplish this mission by participating in a challenging learning environment built on a strong partnership among students, faculty,

family and community.

Harford Technical High School Mission Statement

CTE Program Highlights2008-2009

Agribusiness & Animal ScienceInstructor: Mrs. Naomi Knight

HTHS FFA Team Members won big at the State FFA

Competition:• Katelyn Perzynski, 1st in Creed

Speaking• Katie Snyder, Darlene Ney &

Kelly Kundratic, 2nd, 3rd & 4th in Jr. Prepared Speaking

• Alexandra Kalwa, 1st in Job Interview

Brick & Block MasonryInstructor: Mr. Gary Siler

Skills USA State Winners!• Tommy Debaugh, 1st Place Regional

Masonry; 2nd Place State Masonry• Gary Kline, 2nd Place Regional

Masonry; 1st Place STATE Masonry

Students in the Construction Technologies Program entered the new field of

"green construction" with the first-ever LEED-certified green

build in the 2008-2009 year.

Students worked extensively on the 1st-ever nationwide “green build” in partnership with Harford Habitat for Humanity, the Harford Student Trades Foundation, Bank of America, and DeWalt.

CarpentryInstructor: Mr. Mike Svezzese

ElectricityInstructor: Mr. Henry Schwartzman

Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration TechnologyInstructor: Mr. John Bonomo

HVAC CompetitionJon Jacobs, 2nd Place

Major Appliance RepairEd Klein, 1st Place

More Skills USA State Winners!

Residential PlumbingInstructor: Mr. Fred Mongan

Teamworks Competition, 2nd Place in StateJ.J. Licata, Matt Soellner, Kelvin Glee, Cody

Tanner

Teamworks Competition, 3rd Place in StateRyan Justice, Ben Butler, Sam Lewis, Chris Nevin

More Skills USA State Winners!

Students worked on the HHH green build, as well as the new Archway for Cobra Stadium!

Certified WeldingInstructor: Mr. Glenn Maguire

“Related Technical Math”2nd Place: Randy Piper

3rd Place: Ryan Harrington

More Skills USA State Winners!

Skills USA State Winners:Eric Foltz & David Cobb

1st Place, Web Design

Computer & Networking TechnologyInstructor: Mr. Joe Foltz

Students developed the plans for the Harford Habitat for Humanity house and the Arch for Cobra Stadium

Computer-Aided Design & DraftingInstructor: Mr. Peter Ross

Students worked extensively on the Arch for Cobra Stadium, earning recognition as Service Stars !

Computer-Aided Machining & High Performance ManufacturingInstructor: Mr. Jimmie Shumate

Students in Floral Design continue to work “around the calendar” to produce floral creations of all descriptions for individuals, other schools, and for HTHS events (you’re enjoying some of their work right now!).

Floral DesignInstructor: Mr. Fred Gradishar

Landscape Architecture & ManagementInstructor: Mr. Fred Gradishar

Students have worked on projects at HTHS and with the Harford Habitat for Humanity green build project.

Students plan and prepare daily meals

in the Cobra Cove and execute

numerous breakfasts, luncheons

and dinners throughout the year

(we hope you have enjoyed their work this evening!).

Food Preparation & ManagementInstructors: Mr. Bob Moore and Ms. Alba Fazenbaker (Technician)

Licensed Cosmetology students earn hours toward eligibility for the State Licensing Exam while working in the clinic and classroom at Harford Tech.

Students earned recognition as Service Stars by providing free services to clients from eldercare settings in the area.

Licensed CosmetologyInstructors: Mr. George Carr & Mrs. Connie Withrow

In 2008-2009, STES students:• participated in internships and shadowing experiences in

clinical settings such as the Arena Club, Bel Air Athletic Club • Assisted with physical education at HTHS• Ran the Thanksgiving and Christmas Drives for needy

families, raising $2150 in cash and bringing in $2500 worth of toys, clothing & gifts.

Health Occupations: Sports Technician & Exercise ScienceInstructors: Mr. John Stearns, Mr. Johnny Watson

Health Occupations Students of America (Nursing Assistant AND Sports Technician/Exercise Science)

• HT students brought home 21 of the 28 Gold Medals awarded at the State HOSA Competition!

• There are 14 students who will compete at NATIONALS in Tennessee!

HOSA (Nursing Assistant) Certifications:100% of HT seniors passed tests for

Certified Nursing Assistant & for Geriatric Nursing Assistant

HTHS/Red Cross Blood Drive Tea Party at Lorien for students & residents “Think Pink Day” (breast cancer awareness) “Red Dress Day” (heart health awareness)

Service to the Community

Printing & Graphic CommunicationsInstructor: Mrs. Monica Chiveral

Students continued to design and produce newsletters, mass mailings, invitations, tickets, forms, posters, and a variety of printed material for HTHS and the community.

Students earned recognition as Service Stars for their work on holiday greeting cards and calendars! 

Students in this program are earning points through I-CAR, a national certification system that will

keep the program current with industry equipment, procedures and standards.

Automotive Refinishing & Collison RepairInstructor: Mr. Robert Pomp

Another Skills USA State Winner:

Sara Berk, 3rd Place in Collision Repair

HTHS Cooperative Work Experience Program Statistics, for 2008:

33 students in the programGross income: $212,743Taxes paid: $42,309Hours worked: 22, 272Average hourly wage: $10

Your presence on the Program Advisory Committee, and at the

Dinner Meeting this evening, are greatly appreciated.

Thank you for “giving back” toHarford Tech with your

time and expertise!

Special Thanks to our Alumni PAC Members. . .

In recognition of and appreciation for your efforts in support of the students of

Harford Technical High School and

for Career & Technology Education

Thank You!

Special Presentation:

E-Moxie Data Solutions, IncorporatedMr. Chris Stone and Mr. Matt Pramschufer

Special thanks to all of you, our valued business partners and advisors, for your continued support

of HTHS, our programs,and our students!

Technical area meetings to follow, locations to be determined by each committee. . .

. . .Memorial Day falls on May 25th this year--if your birthday falls closest to that date, please take the

centerpiece flowers with you this evening!!

Thanks for joining us!