Luzerne County Community College Holds 26th Annual Emergency Medical Services Commencement

Luzerne County Community College Holds 26th Annual Emergency Medical Services Commencement

Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) celebrated the achievements of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Class of 2025 at the 26th Annual Commencement, held Thursday, August 14, at 6 p.m. in the College's Educational Conference Center.*

The ceremony recognized graduates who successfully completed the rigorous EMS program, preparing them to serve their communities as highly skilled first responders.

Program Director Mark Ercolani welcomed graduates, families, faculty, and guests, followed by remarks from Dr. Russ Bigus, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Kimberly Olszewski, Dean of Health Science Programs, and Dr. David Schoenwetter, Medical Director.

The evening also included remarks from Clinical Coordinator Stephen Fish and a heartfelt student address delivered by Beth Fisher, Class of 2025 Graduate.

Year 2025 EMS Graduates:

Tara Bomgardner

Kevin Falahee

Beth Fisher

Taylor Forry

Megan Karrigfels

Autumn Huseby

Natalie MacDonald

Samantha McDonald

Nicole McFarland

Carolina Montes

Ryan Padgett

Haleigh Weitz

Kayla Williams

Certificates were presented by Lisa Babbish, EMS Assistant, and farewell remarks were offered by Program Director Mark Ercolani.

The EMS program at LCCC is supported by a dedicated faculty and advisory committee who mentor students in the classroom, clinical settings, and field experiences. Faculty members include Chester Atherton, Fred Bales, John Daly, Gary Eble, Raymond Elick, David Megotz, Melissa Mikulski, Darlene Murawski, Lee Rosato, Robert Roth, Dan Schultz, Adam Scotchlas, Bryan Shepard, Minan Faris, Lindsay Fish, Stephen Fish, Wendy Franklin, Frank Gilligan, Edmund Gromelski, Howard Hicks, Jill Hildebrand, Jamie Souder, Robert Sembrat, Brittany Temarantz, Emmett Thomas, Jason Ward, Frank Willis, and Dale Hendricks.

The Advisory Committee includes Lisa Babbish, Bruce Beauvais, Robert Carpenter, Jay Delaney, Mark Ercolani, MSN, Stephen Fish, Ted Kross, RN, Jack Lasky, Darlene Murawski, Carmen Passaniti, Debra Sabalesky, David Schoenwetter, DO, Scott Seeherman, and Robert Roth.

"Tonight, we honor the dedication and perseverance of our graduates who will now serve on the frontlines of emergency medical care," said Program Director Mark Ercolani. "They are ready to make a difference in our communities when it matters most."

For more information about LCCC's Emergency Medical Services Program, visit www.luzerne.edu.