Snead State Community College Honors Future Nurses: Local RN Class of 2024 Celebrated at Pinning Ceremony

Snead State Community College recently held its annual Pinning Ceremony for the 2024 Registered Nursing class. The event took place on April 30 in the Plunkett Wallace Gymnasium and celebrated the achievements of 46 graduating students. Dressed in blue scrubs with the program's insignia, the graduates were joined by friends, family, faculty, and administration.

During the ceremony, Snead State President Dr. Joe Whitmore and the Director of Health Sciences, Dr. Lisa Brock, spoke to the graduates. Dr. Whitmore commended the students for their dedication to nursing and stressed the importance of integrity, compassion, advocacy, and respect in their future careers. Class President Ryan Bradford reflected on the class's academic and clinical challenges.

The ceremony recognized outstanding graduates, with Melodi Cone receiving the Award for Clinical Excellence and Akira Hutchins receiving the Award for Academic Excellence. These awards highlighted the skills and knowledge gained by the students.

Class officers, including Vice President Sarah Morgan, Secretary Riki Paul, and Treasurer Heather Henson, were acknowledged for their leadership roles. Their efforts helped create a supportive environment among the students.

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