PIQUA — Nineteen students from the Upper Valley Career Center Adult Division Practical Nursing program turned the dream of graduating from nursing school into a reality on July 25. The graduation event was attended by Upper Valley Career Center staff members, family and friends.
Scott Naill, Upper Valley Career Center Adult Division director, welcomed those in attendance and extended congratulations on behalf of the Upper Valley Career Center Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Nancy Luce. “Take a moment, reflect, and enjoy this monumental accomplishment,” said Naill.
Class Adviser Paula Strebig commended the graduates on their accomplishment and offered words of inspiration.
“You entered this program with the goal of becoming a nurse. Over the past 11 months you have grown tremendously through hard work and dedication and I am so proud of each of you. It is my honor to welcome you to the nursing profession,” said Strebig.
Lori Ludwig, program director, paid special tribute to Cathy Muir of Union City for perfect attendance. Brittany Palmer and Kathleen Wheat, of Piqua, were recognized for superior attendance.
Brittany Palmer, of Piqua, and Tabatha Cooper, of Sidney, were recognized for their contributions as elected Class Representatives.
Instructors Paula Strebig, Dan Stuart and Barb Heckman pinned the graduates and Naill awarded the diplomas.
The July 2017 School of Nursing local graduates are Bobby Bockrath, Tabatha Cooper, Bettina D. Gill, and Hilary Nicole Preece, all of Sidney, and Brook Harrison and Logan Adkins, both of Versailles.
