AMERICUS — Twelve South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) practical nursing graduates participated in a special pinning ceremony held recently in the John M. Pope Industrial Technical Center on the Americus Campus.
David Kuipers, SGTC Dean for Academic Affairs, welcomed graduates and guests to the ceremony and congratulated the graduates on their accomplishments. Jennifer Childs, Americus SGTC practical nursing instructor, presented a slide show featuring photos of the student graduates and their experiences in the practical nursing program.
“I am really proud of these 12 students,” remarked Childs. “They have all had to work hard at getting to this point in their life. Their journey is just beginning, and I wish them much luck with it.”
The vocal selection was chosen and sung by Shelia Clay.
SGTC practical nursing graduates receiving pins included Eleanore Lashaun Asberry of Americus; Jessica Shunta Brown of Buena Vista; Sonya Denise Byrd of Cuthbert; Tamara De’Laine Cherry of Unadilla; Tara L. Ellis of Oglethorpe; Leondra Renaye Hannor of Oglethorpe; Elisha Charonda Lango of Byromville; Kelly Laverne Lewis of Americus; Jackie Lynne Morris of Cedartown; Danielle Nicole Murphy of Americus; Chesley Kay Poole of Ellaville and April Christina Story of Americus.
SGTC practical nursing program is a highly competitive program. Students interested in applying for the next available class must submit an application, a re-admission application, or a change of program form in order to be considered for admission. Call Whitney Crisp, director of Admissions, at 931-2299 for more information.
Local News
October 26, 2009
SGTC’s Americus campus practical nursing students recognized at Pinning Ceremony
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