LCCTC CONFERS 33 AST DEGREES DURING 2026 ADULT EDUCATION COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

May 13, 2026

Willow Street, PA – “Knowledge is power,” said keynote speaker and former LCCTC administrator Mr. Michael Katch at our 2026 Commencement Ceremony. 33 Adult Education students graduated from our Automotive Technology, Dental Hygiene, and Veterinary Technology programs last night! Soon, they will empower our local workforce with the knowledge they’ve gained through their Associate of Specialized Technology degrees. ConGRADulations!

Ms. Jennifer Baker, executive director of the Lancaster County Career and Technology Foundation, was also in attendance to grant a record number of scholarships, workforce grants, and healthcare awards! Additional congratulations are in order for the awardees listed below.

Workforce Grants ($750 each; for tools, uniforms, and certifications)
Samickchna Baral, Dental Hygiene
Kayla Campagna, Dental Hygiene
Amelia Chambers, Veterinary Technology
Thomas Daily, Dental Hygiene
Taylor Dodson, Veterinary Technology
Emily Frey, Dental Hygiene
Kacie McClellan, Dental Hygiene
Saskia Meulenberg, Dental Hygiene
Jessica Metias, Dental Hygiene
Jared Pham, Dental Hygiene
Angelique Rivera, Veterinary Technology
Peyton Schellhammer, Veterinary Technology
Kali Schreffler, Dental Hygiene
Julianne Snopkowski, Dental Hygiene
Angelina Sweigart, Dental Hygiene
Hailey Weaver, Dental Hygiene
Claudia Yingling, Dental Hygiene
Grace Young, Veterinary Technology

Tony and Ginny Gillespie Legacy Grants ($250 each; for tools, uniforms, and certifications)
Kayla Campagna, Dental Hygiene
Taylor Dodson, Veterinary Technology
Jessica Metias, Dental Hygiene
Grace Young, Veterinary Technology

Thank you to the Lancaster Country Club for welcoming our graduates and their families. A special thank you to our additional speakers, Dr. Scott Long (executive director, LCCTC) and Ms. Julianne Snopkowski (graduating Dental Hygiene student, LCCTC).