Achievements & Honors
Student of the Month
May: Robert Trelease
Robert Trelease, a Senior in the Computer Technology program at Columbia-Montour AVTS, has been named student of the month for May. He is the son of Michelle Trelease, Sunbury and Mike Trelease, Danville. Robert is a member of the National Honor Society, has been named to the Distinguished Honor Roll and is an Eagle Scout in Troop 33.
Robert participates in the CMAVTS Co-Op program working at CMAVTS as an IT Support Technician. After graduation, Robert plans to attend Bloomsburg
University and major in Computer Science.
April: Austin Bower
Austin Bower, a Senior in the Welding Technology program at Columbia-Montour AVTS, has been named student of the month for April. He is the son of Aaron and Amanda Bower, Milton, PA. Austin has been on the distinguished honor roll.
Austin participates in the CMAVTS Co-Op program working at Hoffman Machine Shop as a Welder/Fabricator. After graduation, Austin plans to enter the workforce and continue working at Hoffman Machine Shop.
March: Jake Jeffrey
Jake Jeffrey, a Senior in the Machine Technology program at Columbia-Montour AVTS, has been named student of the month for March. He is
the son of Jeff Jeffrey, Elysburg, PA and Tanya Jeffrey, Sunbury, PA. Jake is part of the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society. He has been on the distinguished honor roll and placed 3rd in automated manufacturing at SkillsUSA State Competition in 2023.
Jake participates in the CMAVTS Co-Op program working at Design Group. After graduation Jake plans to enter the workforce.
February: Gabe Lehman
Gabe Lehman, a Senior in the Carpentry and Construction program at Columbia-Montour AVTS, has been named student of the month for February.
He is the son of Kevin and Jenn Lehnan, Orangeville, PA. Gabe is part of the Boys Scouts. After graduation Gabe plans to own and run a successful business.
January: Elizabeth Davidson
Elizabeth Davidson, a Senior in the Cosmetology program at Columbia-Montour AVTS, has been named student of the month for January. She is the daughter of Sheryl and Rob Davidson, Millville, PA.
Elizabeth is involved in Youth in Philanthropy, National Honor Society, Occupational Advisory Committee and Captains Club. Along with participating in these clubs, Elizabeth was on the Distinguished Honor Roll, placed 2nd in the 2023 SkillsUSA nails competition. She has also been a member of the Boys Wrestling Team from 2022-204, where she lettered, received a pin, was rookie of the year and served as captain for the 23-24 season. She also placed 8th in the PA State girls high school wrestling tournament. Elizabeth was also on the Girls Soccer Team in 2022 where she again lettered, received a pin and was MVP.
In the community Elizabeth participates in B.S.A. and was the first female Eagle Scout in Columbia-Montour Council. She is also involved with OA – where she is the Vice Chief of Elections, Section Secretary and Chairman of Publications. Elizabeth is also part of the EMS Explorer Post 84, Millville Vol. Fire Co. and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician.
After graduation, Elizabeth plans to attend Bloomsburg University to study American Sign Language and minor in Spanish.
December: Alec Kile
Alec Kile, a Senior in the Machine Technology program at Columbia-Montour AVTS, has been named student of the month for December. He is the son of Jon and Sarah Kile, Berwick, PA.
Alec is involved with SKILLS and National Technical Honor Society. He is a volunteer firefighter. After graduation Alec plans to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology to major in manufacturing engineering.
November: Carter Seeley
Carter Seeley, a Senior in the Carpentry and Construction program at Columbia-Montour AVTS, has been named student of the month for
November. He is the son of Jim and Jenn Seeley, Nescopeck, PA.
Carter has been on the honor roll. He works at Countryside Electric and
Construction through our Cooperative Education Program. He plans to enter the workforce after graduation.
October: Mackenna St. Clair
Mackenna St. Clair, a Senior in the Carpentry and Construction program at Columbia-Montour AVTS, has been named student of the month for October. She is the daughter of John and Breanne St. Clair of Danville.
Mackenna has been on the distinguisher honor roll. She is also a member of the National Technical Honor Society and the National Honor Society. Mackenna works at Sharrows Construction Services through our Cooperative Education Program. She plans to enter the workforce after graduation.
September: Quintin Shultz
Quintin Shultz, a Senior in the Carpentry and Construction program at Columbia-Montour AVTS, has been named student of the month for
September. He is the son of Paul and Barb Shultz of Danville.
Quintin has been on the honor roll. He is involved at Victory Life Church in Danville and enjoys playing dodgeball. Quintin plans to enter the workforce in the field of carpentry and construction after he graduates.