The Gadsden State Community College Health Sciences Division hosted a pinning ceremony for students who completed requirements to become registered nurses. The pinning ceremony was held Dec. 16 at Gadsden State Cherokee. The Fall 2024 graduates are:
Anniston – Joshua McKenzie and Shanna Mullinax
Boaz – Jason Key
Cedartown, Ga. – Chloe Livingston
Centre – Lena Engel, Mackenzie Hunter, Katlyn Kittle, Tyson Trammell and David “Jay” Watts
Gadsden – Jessica Brumblow, Michael “Todd” Mckiven, Kyara Miliner and Hope Thomason
Gaylesville – Crystal Swindall
Graham – Jessica Hurley
Hokes Bluff – Phillip “Austin” Burchfield
Oxford – Alison Bates
Ranburne – Spencer Pollard
Rome, Ga. – Alana Carroll, Tara Ingram, Taylor Tanner and Ashton Vines
Silver Creek, Ga. – Jhaylan Redwine and Hannah Womack
Southside – Angela “Nikki” Gaskin
Summerville, Ga. – Hannah Thrasher
Thorsby – Haley Foshee
Several students were recognized for outstanding achievement during the pinning ceremony. The most prestigious award is the Florence Nightingale Award, which is given to the student who is the most committed to caring and compassionate nursing care. The winner of the cohort is Jhaylan Redwine.
The Excellence in Academic Achievement Award was presented to Joshua McKenzie, who had the highest grade point average in the class.
Students awarded the Academic Achievement Award for above-average grades and performance are Jessica Brumblow, Austin Burchfield, Mackenzie Hunter, Jessica Hurley, Chloe Livingston, Kyara Miliner, Haley Foshee, Crystal Swindall, Hope Thomason, Tyson Trammell and Hannah Womack.
