Jeff Tech Practical Nursing Class 59 celebrated graduation Aug. 1. Brenda Hodge, program coordinator, began the program with a welcome and nursing faculty member Debbie Friday gave the faculty address. Former faculty member Jennifer Slagle offered the commencement address.
Certificates of graduation were awarded by Marsha Welsh, Jeff Tech administrative director, Slagle and Joint Operating Committee members Dr. Fred Park, Gary Conrad and Francis Molinaro. School pins were presented by Friday with flowers given by nursing faculty members Nancy Rosman and Kari Morris.
Scholastic awards were presented by Rosman. Amanda Stephens was chosen by classmates to receive the “Diana McLaughlin Peer Recognition Award.” Amanda Vokes was selected by faculty for the “Bridget Nestor Christenson Spirit of Nursing Award.”
Tiffany Hilliard received the “Mark Ruth Spirit of Nursing Award” for excellence as a returning adult student. Kimberly Smith was recognized for “Perfect Attendance.” Cyndi Burkett was recognized as a “Student Showing the Most Improvement.” Camie Greenblatt was the class valedictorian. April Fetterman was the class salutatorian.
Successful graduates included: Brandi Anderson, Brittany Beyer, Cyndi Burkett, Kayla Clinton, Shelby Delp, April Fetterman, Camie Greenblatt, Heidi Heatherdale, Tiffany Hilliard, Rachelle Jordan, Ashley Levanduski, Sarah London, Amber Moore, Jenipher Pierce, Kimberly Smith, Lindsey Snyder, Amanda Stephens, Brekka Stoughton, Katelin Stubbs, Amanda Vokes and Rebecca Watt.
A reception was held immediately following the graduation ceremony.
The Jeff Tech Practical Nursing Program wishes to thank all the community affiliating agencies whose participation with the program contributes to its student success.
Recruitment for the fall 2014 class will begin in December. Please contact the Jeff Tech Practical Nursing Program at 814-653-8420 or email Jodi at jrtyler@jefftech.us for further information.
Pictured, in the front from left, are Rebecca Watt, Katelin Stubbs, Brittany Beyer, Kimberly Smith, Camie Greenblatt, Shelby Delp and Cyndi Burkett.
In the middle row, from left, are Heidi Heatherdale, Amanda Stephens, Brandi Anderson, Ashley Levanduski, Amber Moore, Rachelle Jordan and Kayla Clinton.
In the back row, from left, are Amanda Vokes, Tiffany Hilliard, Lindsey Snyder, Brekka Stoughton, Jenipher Pierce, April Fetterman and Sarah London.