Gadsden, AL – Amidst an atmosphere of pride and achievement, the Health Sciences Division at Gadsden State Community College recently honored the newest cohort of nursing graduates during a poignant pinning ceremony. The event, a symbolic rite of passage in the nursing profession, celebrated the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the students who have completed their associate degree in Registered Nursing.
The 2024 graduating class comprises a diverse group of individuals, each bringing their unique talents and aspirations to the healthcare field. Among the distinguished graduates are:
Alexandria: Madison Parker
Anniston: Cassie Bergstresser, Felicia Cobb, Blakley Cupp, Hannah Latimer, Natasha Roysden, Hailey Swink, and Erica Torres
Ashville: Cynthia Colvin and Erica McCay
Attalla: Ciara Brockitt, Brianna Nation, and Taylor Vaughn
Boaz: Fonda Clough and Ean Salers
Centre: Haley Martin
Eastaboga: Ashley Shaddix
Fort Payne: Jessica Davis
Gadsden: Angela Bowen, Jordan Clark, Marianna Coley, Oma Leanne Lain, Katy Minton, Sarah Pruitt, Madison Wolfe, and Kelsey Young
Gallant: Amanda Rushing
Glencoe: Cori Ogles
Jacksonville: Hanah Jenkins and Emily Raughton
Kingston, Ga.: Zachary Roland
Leesburg: Cheyanne Fuqua and Rebecca Privett
Odenville: Trinidy Williams
Oxford: Yazmin SanchezLaiz and Sarah Serra
Piedmont: Elizabeth Gross
Rainbow City: Daniel O’Rear
Rome, Ga.: London Cook and Maricruz Fraire Cruz
Sand Rock: Abbey Cleaver
Southside: Olivia Filetti, Carley Holman, and Destiny Murphee
Summerville, Ga.: Savannah Turner and Brittany Wallin
Weaver: Casey Brooks and Justin Tiedermann
During the ceremony, several students were honored with awards recognizing their outstanding achievements. Carley Anna Holman received the prestigious Florence Nightingale Award, a testament to her unwavering commitment to compassionate nursing care.
Hannah Latimer was recognized with the Excellence in Academic Achievement Award for achieving the highest grade point average among her peers. Additionally, a cohort of students was awarded the Academic Achievement Award for demonstrating above-average grades and exceptional performance throughout their academic journey.
The ceremony served not only as a celebration of accomplishment but also as a reminder of the profound responsibility that comes with being a nurse. Each graduate is now poised to embark on a career dedicated to serving others, providing comfort, and promoting healing within their communities.
As they step into the next chapter of their professional lives, the nursing graduates of Gadsden State Community College carry with them the knowledge, skills, and values instilled during their time in the program, ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they encounter.
