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Eastern - Willow Grove Rotary Club Student of the Month: Angelo Patiri

Angelo is a UMHS senior and in his second year with Eastern's Electrical Technology Program.

Angelo Patiri is the December 2011 Student of the Month at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology () in Willow Grove.

He is in his second year of EASTERN’s Electrical Technology program and a senior at Upper Moreland High School. The Student of the Month Award is sponsored by EASTERN’s faculty, Joint Committee and the Willow Grove Rotary Club to highlight student excellence, success and service.

Ten students each year are selected for this honor.

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At EASTERN, Angelo maintains an ‘A’ average in his Electrical Technology program, while maintaining an active role in SkillsUSA as the 2011 – 2012 School-Wide Vice President.

Angelo was a silver medalist for Chapter Display at the SkillsUSA State Competitions held April 6, 7 and 8, 2011 at the Hershey Convention Center.

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SkillsUSA is a national student organization promoting good citizenship, student leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and recognizes student achievement and excellence.

He was selected to attend the Annual District 2 Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) Leadership Conference at the Pocono Manor Resort in November 2010 and November 2011. At EASTERN’S Awards Night in May 2011, Angelo received the Grainger Award, the Harry Knorr Electrical Award and the Electrical Technology Occupational Advisory Committee Award.

At Upper Moreland High School, Angelo has participated in track and lacrosse.

For Hope Living Church, he has volunteered his time as a LifeLine Student and participated in mission trips to Mexico and Jamaica. He also holds a part-time job in the deli at in Willow Grove.

After graduation from EASTERN and Upper Moreland High School, Angelo plans to attend Penn College of Technology to continue his education in Electrical Technology. Ultimately, his goal is to become a residential and corporate electrician.

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EASTERN is a public school serving students in nine Eastern Montgomery County school districts. Those districts include Abington, Bryn Athyn, Cheltenham, Hatboro-Horsham, Jenkintown, Lower Moreland, Springfield, Upper Dublin and Upper Moreland. Students benefit from specialized career programs that give them a competitive edge in college or in a career. The campus is at 3075 Terwood Road in Willow Grove. For more information, please call Amy Shields, Organizational Advancement Director, at 215-784-4806, or visit the school’s website at www.eastech.org. Become fan on Facebook – www.facebook.com/EasternCenter.


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