Elk County Catholic High School held its annual Share Your Career Day on Tuesday, January 6. This year’s event was structured as a career fair for all students in grades 9-12, featuring ECCHS Alumni, area business leaders, mental health services, and regional colleges.
Thank you to the following guests who joined us to discuss the excellent career and education opportunities right here in Elk County.
Kate Brock and Sam Mitchell from the Community Education Center of Elk and Cameron Counties
Melissa Buhler, ECCHS Class of 2000 and Director of Behavioral Health Programs, and Derby Klaiber, Psychologist at CenClear
Audrey Dornisch, ECCHS Class of 2022 and graduate of Walsh University with a degree in Finance and a minor in Data Analytics, is currently working for Habitat for Humanity
Dom Zambanini, ECCHS Class of 2022 and Senior at Penn State Behrend, studying Accounting and Marketing
Dr. Jesse Shirey, Veterinarian and owner of Elk County Veterinary Clinic
Anthony Gerg, ECCHS Class of 2020, with a B.A. in Physics from Ave Maria University, M.S. in Physics from Texas Christian University, and currently studying for his PhD in Biophysics
Pat Struble, ECCHS Class of 1987, with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from PSU, is currently the CEO of Comtec Manufacturing
Kyle Schatz, ECCHS Class of 2016, with a degree in Horticulture from Penn College, is currently working in the family business with Schatz Lawn And Wall
Mitchell Cashmer, ECCHS Class of 2017, D.O., doctor of osteopathic medicine from Gannon University and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Moria Stanisch, ECCHS Class of 2022, Chemistry and Pre-Med major at Gannon University
Sadie Frey, Doctor of Physical Therapy from Gannon University, is currently working at Penn Highlands Elk Outpatient Rehab
Dan Hawkins, ECCHS Class of 1977, B.S. with a Master’s in Special Education from Clarion University, Principal Certification from PSU, Superintendent letter from Westminster College, former Middle School Principal and Director of Special Education at Dubois Area School District, former Superintendent at Brockway Area School District, former Interim ECCSS President, and current member of ECCSS’s Industrial Council
Mitchell Smithbauer, ECCHS Class of 2015, major in Electrical Engineering from Penn State Behrend, and currently works as an Electrical Controls Engineer at Wabtec in Erie, who designs and manufactures equipment, locomotives, and large mining vehicles
Bryan Hansen, ECCHS Class of 2015, major in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State Behrend, and currently works as a Facilities Engineer at SGL Carbon.
Ryan Fritz, ECCHS Class of 2019, Major in Environmental Studies & Sustainability with a Minor in Leadership Development and Environmental Communication and Cultural Heritage from Slippery Rock University, and is currently working as an Environmental Engineer at SGL
Larry Smith, ECCHS Class of 1996, Major in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement from Mercyhurst University, has been a police officer with the City of St. Marys for 20 years.
Hunter Cashmer, ECCHS Class of 2019, Criminal Justice Major from Clarion University, 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot
