CCS Alumni Stories
Alumni Success Stories
Abigail Donina is Right at Home at ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ State
After graduating from Peters Township High School in Pittsburgh, Abigail βAbbeyβ Donina had to choose between two universities: Slippery Rock in Butler County, Pennsylvania, or ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ State. So, she did what most students do and toured both campuses. Abbey then toured the ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ Campus during the Career and Community Studiesβ Open House.
Erin Hawley Loves to Play-and Sing-Favorites
One of Erin Hawleyβs favorite memories at ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ State was singing at karaoke night. Staged by the Flash Activities Board, the event packs students into then Quaker Steak and Lube, now Tahiniβs in The Rathskeller, where they belted out original tunes to the delight, or displeasure, of classmates. Erinβs favorite go-to ballads were original songs.
Ryan Higgins Has a Passion for Making (and Consuming) Pizza
Knead, toss and shape the dough. (Rolling pin optional). Make and evenly ladle red sauce. Slice, chop and add toppings - vegetables, meats and shredded cheese. Promptly execute customer orders and consider special requests. Experience with various pizza types required.
Someday, this will serve as the description of Ryan Higginsβ dream job: pizza chef.
Nick Valentine is Blazing Trails, Living the Dream
Nick Valentine always imagined himself working for Disney. A quick study in the Career and Community Studies program, Nick Valentine completed his certificate in hospitality and event management in just three years. Nick also had the distinct pleasure of being the first CCS student to participate in the ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊβs commencement ceremony.