Big Weekend Held At Williamson
One of the biggest weekends in the Williamson school year took place Oct. 24–25 - Homecoming, Parents’ Day, and Reunions.
First Williamson Career Fair Held
Representatives of some of the nation’s leading companies came to Williamson’s Restall Sports Center for two days in October to recruit students for employment in the School’s newest special event — a career fair.
Williamson Alumni Celebrate Class Reunions
On October 25th, Williamson alumni and guests gathered at the Concordville Hotel to celebrate 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years as graduates of the nation’s finest trade school.
Student Ambassadors Reach Alumni & Friends Through Fall Phonathon
This month Williamson Ambassadors spent their evenings calling alumni and friends seeking Annual Giving support. In an extraordinary effort, the volunteer callers raised more than $70,000 in pledges supporting scholarships for the 2008-2009 School Year during Williamson’s fall Phonathon.
Young Alumni Meet At Dexter's
Early in October, a group of nearly 20 young Williamson alumni gathered at Dexter’s on the 5 in Aston, PA to pour over “old” times and cheer on the Phillies through the National League playoffs.
Power Plant Technology Students Help At Historic Pennsbury Mill
Several power plant technology students and John Beaudry, director of power plant technology, spent an entire day giving demonstrations at the annual fall open house at the Historic Pennsbury Mill in Chadds Ford, Pa., in October.
Veterans Day 2008 Program – Open Invitation
The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades will commemorate Veterans’ Day this year with a special two-part program.
Power Plant Technology Students Begin Generating Power
Beginning Oct. 15, power plant technology students began generating power for a portion of the campus for the first time since 1995. The program is intended to enrich the educational experience of the students and help the School by saving money on energy.
Conoco Phillips Donates Machinery Books
Maintaining a 10-year tradition, employees of ConocoPhillips visited the Machine Shop to donate books to the juniors on September 30. Each junior received the newest edition of Machinery’s Handbook, Machinery’s Handbook Guide, and a ConocoPhillips duffle bag and hat.