On Wednesday, May 27th, the Upper School hosted the 17th Annual Career Education Luncheon, celebrating the partnership between the Archway Career Center and local businesses. The event began with Master of Ceremonies Upper School students Shaheed and Cee-Cee, who introduced Susan Lafferty, the Executive Director of Education, to welcome the attendees. Sal Olaya from the Upper School then introduced the keynote speaker, Mrs. Nadine Totino, the owner of TNT’s Bangin’ Grub Wagon.
Ms. Karen Tiver presented the Greg Trefz Memorial Award, followed by Ms. Monica Donley, who presented the Janet Geiger Memorial Award. Ms. Dale Webber and Lower School Principal John Petsch presented the Kris Henle-Blank Award.
The Outstanding Achievement Awards were presented by Ms. Lisa Falkenstein and Ms. Terri Peiffer for Horticulture; Mr. Ron Reid and Ms. Collette for Culinary; Ms. April Lane for Sheltered Workshop; Mr. Sal Olaya for Graphic Design; and the Career Education Awards by Ms. Brooke Bittle and Ms. Kelly Willis.
Thank you to Upper School Principal Mr. Mark Letiziano for delivering encouraging and inspiring closing remarks.
Thank you to George Richards, Archway President and CFO; Shawn Gibson, Archway Executive VP & COO; and Michael D. Haggerty, President and CEO of Allies, Inc., for sharing the special day with us.
We also want to thank the following companies that continue to support the students of Archway Programs: Dunkin’ Donuts, Waterford Township Public Library, IHOP Restaurants, The Fountains at Atco, Blue Violet Flowers and Gifts, Goodwill, Burlington, Fabio’s Pizza, Just Kids, Nutri-Serve, and 30 Strikes Lanes. Your participation in our program greatly benefited our students and contributed to our success. Thank you for all you do for our students and our community.
Lastly, thank you to the staff, maintenance crew, and Nutri-Serve for making the luncheon possible.
Visit our Archway Programs Facebook Page for pictures of the event.