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Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 9:52 pm
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Mark’s cousin, Tom Garrison, Jr. attended CHI for HVAC and spoke
highly of the program, so Mark decided to apply. The program, which
runs 10 months, is designed to prepare students to enter their new
profession with an up-to-date education that focuses on commercial
and residential air conditioning and refrigeration systems, electric
motors and motor controls in air conditioning and refrigeration
systems, basic electricity and refrigeration systems, and the
installation and repair of heating systems. Students receive the
training they need to prepare them to sit for the Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration Institute's EPA Technician Certification Exam.
Mark chose HVAC because he had been working for his uncle’s HVAC
company for two years prior to attending Eastern as a junior in high
school, and became extremely interested in the field. Springfield
Township High School provided Mark with additional information on
Eastern’s HVAC program and encouraged him to attend the program.
Eastern’s HVAC program provides a comprehensive foundation of the
basic theories and principles of heating, air conditioning and heat
pump systems.
While maintaining good grades at Eastern, Mark has also been
involved in Eastern’s student leadership organization, SkillsUSA. In
February, Mark competed in the SkillsUSA District Competitions held
at Bucks County Technical High School in which he was required to
detect refrigerant leaks, check readings on compressors, braise
copper piping and check electrical board systems.
Outside of school, Mark is a historic re-enactor, and has been
involved with the Third Pennsylvania Light Infantry for the past
three years. He is currently Sergeant within his unit. These re-
enactments are performed along the East Coast at historic parks, most
of which have been the scene of actual historic battles.
“Here at EASTERN you are given the chance to receive scholarships to
universities and technical colleges," said Mark.
“Because students from high schools throughout Eastern Montgomery
County attend Eastern, you have the opportunity to make friends from
all over the area – not just your high school.”
For more information, about Eastern, please call Amy Shields,
Organizational Advancement Director, at 215-784-4806, or visit the
school’s website at www.eastech.org. |
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