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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (MAY 27, 2026) — As the school year winds down and end-of-year celebrations fill the calendar, seven Williamsport Area High School Career & Technical Education (CTE) students took an exciting step toward their futures Wednesday during a Letter of Intent signing ceremony.

Joined by family members, educators, and future employers, the students officially committed to entering the workforce directly after graduation in career fields connected to the skills they developed during their time at WAHS. Representing CTE programs including welding, construction trades, automotive, and engineering, these students have demonstrated dedication and a strong commitment to their chosen career paths.

The seven students who signed their letters of intent:

Andrew Tempesco – PMF Industries
Andrew is pictured alongside parents Scott and Cindy Tempesco, employer Austin McKenzie, and administration Brent Gordner (Cooperative Education Coordinator), and Matt Fisher (CTE Director).

Coleton Andrews – Royal Construction
Coleton is joined by employer Jason Shifflet, and administration Randy Williamson (Construction Trades Teacher), and Matt Fisher (CTE Director).

Jack Fortin – Harrison Construction
Jack is pictured with parents Stephanie and Erick Fortin, employers Bill and Joel Harrison, and administration Brent Gordner (Cooperative Education Coordinator), Randy Williamson (Construction Trades Teacher), and Matt Fisher (CTE Director).

Jayden Cohick – High Steel Structures
Jayden is joined by mother Nichole Cohick, employers Jake Fisher and Adam Steppe, and administration Jeremiah Martin (Welding Teacher), Brent Gordner (Cooperative Education Coordinator), and Matt Fisher (CTE Director).

Naudia Long – West Pharmaceuticals
Naudia is pictured alongside parents Jack and Cindy Long, employers Karen Dougherty, Zach Barth, and AJ Lambert and administration Brent Gordner (Cooperative Education Coordinator), Liz Manetta (Engineering Teacher), and Matt Fisher (CTE Director).

Sam Corter – Union Radiator
Sam is joined by parents Adam and Becky Corter, grandparents Sandra and Robert Engle, and administration Andy Leigey (Automotive Teacher), and Matt Fisher (CTE Director).

Wyatt Grove – High Steel Structures

Wyatt is pictured with mother Brandy Grove, employers Jake Fisher and Adam Steppe, and administration Jeremiah Martin (Welding Teacher), Brent Gordner (Cooperative Education Coordinator), and Matt Fisher (CTE Director).

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