Joseph Cichowicz:
CLASS OF 1969
Holy Name High SchoolClass of 1969
Reading, PA
Pennsylvania State UniversityClass of 1977
State college, PA
Reading Area Community CollegeClass of 1974
Reading, PA
Saint Peter SchoolClass of 1965
Reading, PA
Saint Catherine Siena SchoolClass of 1962
Reading, PA
Joseph's Story
High School
I hated high school, but probably would have felt that way no matter what school I attended. Now I have a much better attitude towards life such as the motto: "when given a lemon, make lemonade". However, I am much less corny than such a motto would indicate (grin).
College
I attended our local Community College, and Penn State University's University Park, PA (plus a class at Kutztown University). Attending class at University Park was like being in heaven. There is so much to do there, as it is (IMHO) like a small suburban version of New York City. There are plays, movies, sports events, concerts (both modern and classical), and not to mention things to learn through formal class and/or other ways (e.g., volunteer for charities). If I could, I would live there today. In 2001 I attained "Webmaster Certification" at Penn State Berks Campus, though that education was limited.
Workplace
Although I wish I made more money (grin). Most places I have worked have been enjoyable, and I have li...Expand for more
ked most of my co-workers. When I got out of high school, I worked at Joseph's Men's clothing store. On the whole, the Joseph's were very nice to me and I learned much there. Most of the co-workers there were very nice to work with also.
When I worked at the Community College, it was during the time it was moved to its permanent location. It was very fun to work there, and there also the co-workers (including the faculty) were fun to work with and great to know. Many of the faculty I knew there could be considered "heroic" in their attitude.
For just short of 11 years (until it shut down in 1990), I worked at the Georgia-Pacific paper factory as a laborer-machine operator, which included various positions which like operating machinery (production & material handling), and operating paper testing equipment. I also served as the Recording Secretary for the Local Union.
I have not entered my current place of employment here, but I enjoy it very much, in what I do and in interacting with my co-workers.
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