Practical Nursing students pinned during special ceremony

By: Mike Gavin
Published: July 23, 2024

SPINDALE (July 23, 2024) – Twenty-five Isothermal Community College practical nursing students were awarded their pins at a special ceremony this week.

The Pinning Ceremony, held at the Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center, is the traditional graduation event for the students in the Practical Nursing program.

The graduates of the 2024 class are Jada Allen, Lidia Belue, Emily Bowman, Kentria Dawkins, Kenslee Edwards, Kenniya Ford, Ashley Fox, Samiya Gaines, Autumn Gowan, Latoya Hampton, Ashley Hogue, Tiffany Hoyle, Rebecca Jackson, Madison Lilly, Elizabeth Oliver, Hannah Owens, Natalie Parker, Abby Phillips, Madison Rogers, Michelle Smith, Sherri Story, Kenneth Taylor, Riley Tipple, Kiki Watson-Scruggs, and Kelsie Witzel.

After marching in to “Unwritten” by Natasha Beddingfield, the new nurses were welcomed by Dr. Thad Harrill, Isothermal’s chief development. Following a message from class president Kiki Watson-Scruggs, Tracey Evans, director of Nursing and Health Sciences Programs, presented the class awards. The class received a message from Carole Koehler, MSN, RN, a former Practical Nursing instructor.

The presentation of pins, roses, and lamps was conducted by PN faculty members, Dr. Shannon Jones and Sonja Blanchette, with the assistance of Evans. Closing remarks were made by Ava Yamouti, ICC’s dean of Health and Public Services.

The class officers were also recognized. They are: Kiki Watson-Scruggs, president; Elizabeth “Izzy” Oliver, vice president; Hannah Owens, secretary; Natalie Parker, treasurer; and Kenslee Edwards, class representative.

For more information, contact Evans at 828-395-1675.