While attending JCC, Corey received multiple purchase awards from the Weeks Gallery. He has used his education in computer art and design to create a line of t-shirts for "snowboardREVOLUTION" a snowboard company out of Colorado. He continues to work on an online comic strip project, which he hopes to capatalize on in the near future. Corey notes that "computer graphics has a big future in the art world, take it seriously"

While attending JCC, Erika received the Unified Student Assistance Scholarship, a Student Purchase Award, and was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa. She also recieved the following scholarships upon acceptance to RIT: AAUW, CRCF: Seager, M. G. Kent Scholarship Fund, C. Malcolm & J. M. Nichols Vocational Education Fund, G. & H. Wilde Memorial Scholarship, RIT: Morris Mulligan Scholarship, Trustee Scholarship, RIT Phi Theta Kappa, Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation, NY State Transfer & Articulation Association.

" I felt that I got a good fine art background equal or better than the fine art program taken by freshmen/sophomores in graphic design at RIT."

While attending JCC, Melissa received the Award for Artistic Excellence in Printmaking, multiple Student Purchase Awards and the Constance C. Casey Scholaraship. She notes that one of the highlights of her educational experience at JCC, was attending a wood block symposium at Edinborough State University with professor Kanazawa. Upon her acceptance to SUNY New Paltz, Melissa recieved the Presidential Scholarship from SUNY New Paltz, the Roger Seager Award, and the AAUW (American Association of Unversity Women) Scholarship in order to continue her education. Melissa is planning on attending graduate school after finishing her bachelor's degree. Her professional goal is to become a college art professor.

"I can't say enough good things about the Art deptartment at JCC. A personal highlight of my educational experience at JCC, was to show some of my drawings in two different museums, being in numerous exhibitions at the Weeks gallery, and getting acquainted with working artists.  Yu Kanazawa and Bill Waite were both helpful to me while attending JCC. They really pushed me and helped me to take my art to a higher level."
Justin was commisioned by JCC's Faculty Student Association to produce a drawing for the college's permanent collection. He plans on attending graduate school after Kutztown and pursuing a career as a college art professor.

Kyle recieved two purchase awards from JCC's Faculty Student Association and had work accepted in Erie Art Museum's 84th National Spring Exhibition. Kyle states that his academic career at JCC was indespensible in preparing him for his transfer to SUNY Fredonia.

"The level of care at JCC reaches far beyond that of a traditional four-year institution. The work that is asked of JCC students is what can be expected at the university level. The willingness of the teachers to work with the students is unrivaled and for that I am extremely grateful"

Kyle plans on attending graduate school, becoming a professor and working artist.