Mohave Community College is honoring graduating students in the Nursing and Allied Health programs this week during their pinning ceremonies. Students are being celebrated for their accomplishments and being welcomed into their designated profession. A pinning ceremony is a traditional way of new incoming health professionals being welcomed into the profession. MCC faculty, staff and administration, alongside students’ family and friends, are there cheering them on. Stay tuned for the upcoming ceremonies.
Nursing and Practical Nursing
Bullhead City Campus
Mohave Community College Nursing program hosted a pinning ceremony for graduating students on the Bullhead City campus. A pinning ceremony is a traditional way of new incoming nurses being welcomed into the nursing profession. The ceremony was for the Registered Nursing and Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program. Attendees were greeted by Dr. June Weiss, Director of Nursing and Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, MCC President. From left to right: Front row: Kelsey Nugent, April Garcia, Courtney Dukek, Kara Keller, Andrew Gutierrez, Aubrey Montez, Ashley Marin and Jazmine Kuceera-Aviles, Back row: Vanessa Hernandez-Estrada, Christina Eaton, Michele Huggins, Brittney Washington, Sean Meadows, Shelly Jost, Meighan Cahill and Steven Petroff. Not pictured: Joseph Espinosa, Adrianna Gonzalez, Jessica Kistner and Anna Price.
Kingman Campus
Mohave Community College Nursing program hosted a pinning ceremony for graduating students on the Kingman campus. A pinning ceremony is a traditional way of new incoming nurses being welcomed into the nursing profession. The ceremony was for the Registered Nursing and Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program. Attendees were greeted by Dr. June Weiss, Director of Nursing and Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, MCC President. From left to right: Front row: Brooke Humbers, Juanita Contreras and Amberlynn Chang. Middle row: Tuesday Querio, Crystal Cardenas, Mariah Perea, Casey Ruegsegger, Tara Edwards, Lisa Pearson, Lucy Nelson, Frederick Franco and Bolajoko Lee. Back row: Stephanie Gilbert, Haley Cave, Mitchell LoBue, Joshua Kyzer, Tyler Julle, David Mizrahi, Christopher Elliott and Amanda-Dawn Graymountain.
Mohave Community College Nursing program hosted a pinning ceremony for graduating students on the Lake Havasu campus. A pinning ceremony is a traditional way of new incoming nurses being welcomed into the nursing profession. The ceremony was for the Registered Nursing and Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program. Attendees were greeted by Dr. June Weiss, Director of Nursing and Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, MCC President. Front Row: Tianxin Zhao, Daina Alvord, Chrissie Alvarado, Annette Villafana, Courtney Guinn, Sunshine Boylan, Jessica Esquerra, Sebna Vizcarra, Maria Covarrubias, Daphne Pulaski, Faith Cleveland, Christa Dennis and Mona Lonial. Back Row: Michael Allison, Tanya Hawkins, Kindra Langness, Jennaya Elizondo, Kasey Williams, Dayna Dutton, Kara Simons, Madison Colby, Cortney Cormell and Jesika Brule. Not pictured: Andrea Rothwell.
Surgical Technology
Six students have completed Mohave Community College’s Surgical Technology program. The students were celebrated with a pinning ceremony alongside family, friends, and MCC faculty, staff and administration. The ceremony was held Thursday morning. A pinning ceremony is a traditional way of new incoming surgical technology professionals being welcomed into the surgical technology profession. Attendees were greeted by Julie Clifford, Surgical Technology Program Director, Dr. Maria Ayon, LHC campus Dean of Student and Community Engagement and Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, MCC President. From left to right: Renee Martinez, Kimberly Hartzell, Tara Peer Daniel Orias, Jessica DeMarco and Yahaira Real Espinoza.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Mohave Community College’s Physical Therapy Assistant program held its pinning ceremony Thursday evening. Six students have completed the program and were celebrated alongside friends, family, and MCC staff, faculty and administration. A pinning ceremony is a traditional way of new incoming PTA professionals being welcomed into the physical therapy profession. Attendees were greeted by Dr. Elizabeth Briere, PTA Program Director, Dr. Maria Ayon, LHC campus Dean of Student and Community Engagement and Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, MCC President. From left to right: Brittany Whisman, Jessica Shelton, Brian Serafino, Abigail Ortiz, Madeleine Wolterman and Mariah Goodell.
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