Isothermal News

Practical Nursing students enjoy special ceremony
 

SPINDALE (May 7, 2010) – Thirty-nine Isothermal Community College practical nursing students were awarded their caps and pins at a special ceremony recently.
 

The Capping and Pinning Ceremony, held in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Forest City, is the traditional graduation event for the students in the Practical Nursing program.

The graduates of the 2010 class are Liliana Alvarez-Troche, Haley London, Melissa Arrowood, Stacy Marcengill, Ashley Austin, Rachel McKeel, Kristina Bartlett, Pamela Melton, Sherrie Beam, Frances Owens, Victoria Belue, Jennifer Pack, Loretta Brown, Kristi Peacock, Amber Cash, Sheila Price, Deborah Caudle, Jenna Randall, Lisa Conner, Dustin Roper, Crystal Cooper, Elizabeth Sampson, Tara Garrison, Tracy Short, Adrienne Gilbert, Mary Jo Twitty, JoAnne Goforth, Phillip Toney, Crystal Greene, Brooke Wall, Regina Hamilton, Sherry Waters, Melony Jackson, Carolyn Watts, Kim Keller, Tera Wease, Sherry Knight, Whittney Wilson and Havvetta Lattimore.
 

After marching in to the traditional processional, “Pomp and Circumstance” performed by organist Bobby Bridges and an invocation by Rev. Robert A. Wiltshire, the new nurses were welcomed by DeWalt Koone, Isothermal’s dean of Applied Sciences and Technology. Tina Porter, a Health Sciences specialist in Isothermal’s Career Center, spoke to the crowd. Class awards were presented by Dr. Debbie Wiltshire, director of the Practical Nursing program, after special music by Kaylan Rogers. Throughout the remainder of the ceremony, Wiltshire was assisted by instructors April Cline and Kimberly Amos. After the presentation of roses and lamps, Rogers performed during the candle lighting and Rev. Wiltshire gave the benediction.
 

The class officers were also recognized. They are: Ashley Austin, president; Phillip Toney, vice president; Sherry Knight, secretary; Sherrie Beam, treasurer; and Dustin Roper, class representative.
 

The new LPNs, along with faculty, friends and family, enjoyed a reception following the ceremony. The reception was catered by Mountain View BBQ & Deli. Roses, corsages and boutonnieres were provided by Bostic Florist. Rutherford Hospital’s Nursing Department provided the awards. Greenery and flowers were provided by Horn’s Home and Garden. Town Photography was also on hand to take pictures of the graduates.

For more information on Isothermal’s Practical Nursing program, contact Wiltshire at 828-286-3636, ext. 254.
 

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Mike Gavin
Director of Marketing and Community Relations
Isothermal Community College

828-286-3636, ext. 206