Toll Brothers CEO Speaks at 122nd Commencement

The Class of 1W5 was sent into the world as “Williamson Men” with words of encouragement and advice from Douglas Yearly Jr., CEO of Toll Brothers, the fourth largest builders of luxury homes in the country.

More pictures of this event can be found on the Williamson Facebook page.

Yearly told the graduating seniors that they are being sent into the world as Williamson men. “With that comes a great sense of pride and honor and a level of technical expertise in your chosen trade that is unparalleled among your fellow tradesmen.”

He added that the school’s five core values, faith, integrity, diligence, excellence, and service, will guide them through difficult times and provide a foundation on which to build their lives.

Commencement opened with an invocation by Rev. Daniel Norton, a member of the Class of 6W5 who were there celebrating their 50th anniversary. The class started a new tradition of marching in the processional wearing gold robes.

In his address, class president Matthew Roy, holding up a copy of the Student Handbook, said while the rules may no loner apply, the standards will always remain.

After accepting the senior class gavel, Jared Pendleton, president of the Class of 1W6, said “You left your mark on Williamson. What is next? The world.”

President Michael Rounds told the seniors that the first time he saw their class motto, “Lead from the front,” he knew it was going to be a great year.

He also read a proclamation honoring the late V. Gerald Wright for his 34 years as a trustee and announced that the Class of 1W5 was contributing toward the construction of the new student lounge in the lower level of the Main Building as their class gift.

Next, Thomas Wisneski, vice president of education, presented student awards, followed by the conferring of diplomas and degrees by Rounds, with assistance from Wayne Watson 4W8, board chairman; Wisneski; Anne Hayes, registrar; and Robert Abbot 8W1, Alumni Association president.

Russ Harvey 5W0 lead the group in the singing of the alma mater and Mark Specht 7W7, chaplain, gave the benediction.

At the close of the ceremony, following a new tradition only in its second year, each graduate walked to the Commencement Bell, a large brass bell near the flag pole, and rang it one time, with Tim Burbage, class adviser, standing nearby, signifying he is now an alumnus.

The ceremony concluded with many hugs and handshakes of congratulations and refreshments on the lawn.

More pictures of this event can be found on the Williamson Facebook page.

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Carpentry Shop

• Alice and Granville Bohmler 4W8 Award, best overall performance: William M. Davis
• Frank A. McKee Memorial Award, reflecting the values of Williamson: Patrick T. Ryan
• Beth Nelson Memorial Award, greatest contribution to underclassmen: Donald A. DePew
• Lesterle F. Smith Memorial Award, greatest improvement: Richard J. Horan III

Horticulture

• Marjorie and Clarence W. Schrenk 4W9 Outstanding Achievement Award, best overall performance: Matthew M. Roy
• Isaiah V. Williamson Horticultural Award, reflecting the values of Williamson: Vincent P. DePrince
• Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Service Award, service to horticulture: Alexander G. Hutchison and Callum J. Micklus
• Longwood Gardens Award for Excellence in Horticulture, outstanding gardener: John J. Varnis IV

Machine Shop

• Kenneth H. Groh Memorial Award, best overall performance: Joseph G. Goodwin
• John D. Beccaria Memorial Award, reflecting the values of Williamson: Robert Seth Beverly
• SCOTT® Shop Towels Award, most improved student: Joseph B. Shaw
• R. Bruce Bellerjeau 6W9 Memorial Award, greatest contribution to underclassmen: David C. Bender

Masonry Shop

• Nuneviller 3W8-Fulmer Memorial Award, best overall performance: Daniel R. Mulvihill
• Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Association Award, for reflecting the values of Williamson: Nicholas W. Mast
• John J. Sabia Memorial Award, greatest speed and skill in bricklaying: Tyler Newill

Paint Shop

• Alumni Association Award, best overall performance: Ian J. Fleming
• S.S.P.C. Award, excellence in structural coatings technology: Robert S. Millison
• Charles V. Trofe 4W9 Memorial Award, reflecting the values of Williamson: Brad J. Sterr
• Michael S. Zimmerman 9W1 Memorial Award, academic excellence: Brandon Krupilis

Power Plant

• Rupp 1888-Zipse 1953 Award, excellence in the electrical field: Michael K. Flaherty
• Thomas Gustave Furman 7W9 Memorial Award, excellence in the mechanical field: Richard B. Stengel
• Exelon Power/Thomas M. Callahan 7W9 Memorial Award, reflecting the values of Williamson: Logan A. Fetterhoff
• Michael Savage 1W2 Memorial Award, reflecting the values of Williamson: Richard B. Stengel

Academic

• John G. Boyd 2W8 Memorial Award, excellence in architectural drafting: Patrick T. Ryan
• William H. Krell Memorial Award, excellence in mechanical drafting: Dylan D. Weston
• Robert Crawford Award, greatest improvement in trade and academic work: Kevin C. Robinson
• Academic Honors Award, attaining a cumulative average of 3.5 or better: Jacob J. Dellipriscoli, Vincent P. DePrince, Sean P. Ferry, Logan A. Fetterhoff, Michael K. Flaherty, Dylan J. Fox, Joseph G. Goodwin, Alexander G. Hutchison, Sean P. Loftus, Raymond H. Malick, Danell R. Roberson Jr., Matthew M. Roy, Patrick T. Ryan, Richard B. Stengel, John J. Varnis IV, Dylan D. Weston
• Monroe L. Nute 2W3 Award, highest educational achievement: Matthew M. Roy

General

• Work-Service Award, service above the call of duty: William M. Davis
• Lynford J. Williams 0W7 Award, excellence in scholarship and athletics: Logan A. Fetterhoff
• Johnson Perseverance Award, for overcoming considerable adversity: Richard B. Stengel
• Good Citizenship Award, no disciplinary points in three years: William M. Davis, Donald A. DePew, Vincent P. DePrince, Sean P. Ferry, Dylan J. Fox, Brandon Krupilis, Andew C. Leach, Sean P. Loftus, Calum J. Micklus, Nicholas A. Pfaff, Patrick T. Ryan, Matthew B. Sharkus
• Jeanette and James R. Clemens 3W4 Award, citizenship, leadership, and scholarship: Matthew M. Roy

Miscellaneous Awards

• William T. and Veronica Swinehart Award for Machine Shop: Tyler J. Kutchma 1W7
• Arthur S. Yeaw Memorial Award for Music: Nicholas A. Bruno 1W7
• Arthur S. Yeaw Memorial Award for English: Jonathan Carnes 1W7

Yearbook

• Greatest Contribution: Connell J. Sykes 1W5
• Outstanding Service: Patrick T. Ryan 1W5

Power Plant Technology

• Best Mechanic -1W6 Junior Class: Emerson F. Fetterolf
• Best Trainer-1W6 Junior Class: Patrick M. Murphy
• Best Operator -1W6 Junior Class: Aaron M. Marr
• Best I&E Tech-1W6 Junior Class: Kevin Costigan

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