Engineering student Jonathan Parsons, class of 2021, opened and closed the Aug. 18, 2018, ceremony by leading the audience in the singing of the “National Anthem” and the “Penn State Alma Mater.”
"Now you have a Penn State Mont Alto hat and a Penn State hat. Wear those proudly.” — Michael Doncheski, chief academic officer, Penn State Mont Alto Founders Convocation, Aug. 18, 2018.
”Your future is not up to chance; it is up to you and your choices." — Dan Dandy, assistant teaching professor in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Penn State Mont Alto Foundry Convocation, Aug. 18, 2018.
”Your future is not up to chance; it is up to you and your choices." — Dr. Dan Dandy, assistant teaching professor in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Penn State Mont Alto Foundry Convocation
“A Penn state degree will open doors to new and exciting experiences throughout your life.” — Diane Chamberlin, director of enrollment management, Penn State Mont Alto Foundry Convocation. Aug. 18, 2018.
“I encourage all of you to get involved, reach out, challenge yourself…Think about what you want and do it, be the impact, be the leader, and find out what it really means to be Penn State proud.” — Student Government President and nursing student Andrea Bonilla Peña, class of 2021, at the Penn State Mont Alto Founders Convocation, Aug. 18, 2018.
On Aug. 18, 2018, Penn State Mont Alto’s Multipurpose Activities Center was a hub of activity with flowing academic regalia and welcoming words of advice and encouragement for this year’s incoming class during the Founders Convocation that officially opened the school year.