16 Students Receive Practical Nursing Pins in Biannual Ceremony
Posted on Jul 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
On July 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium, 16 dedicated students in the Practical Nursing program celebrated their achievements at Ogeechee Technical College’s biannual pinning ceremony.
Instructors Angel Shuman, Felicia Barefoot, Renea Durrence, and Rebecca Ward presented each student with the iconic nursing pin, symbolic of their clinical excellence, unwavering dedication, and official entry into the nursing profession.
"Watching our students receive their pins is truly the highlight of my year," said Angel Shuman, Practical Nursing Program Director. “Each of them has embraced the rigors of nursing education with heart and perseverance. As they move forward, I’m confident they’re ready not only to care, but to lead compassionately in our healthcare community.”
Those receiving their Practical Nursing pins during the ceremony were ReTonya Cribb, JaHaila Ford, Ariel Johnson, TyAsia Lawson, Angela Lewis, Briana Lucas, Rashonda Milton, Natasha Morton, Janiya Murphy, Hallie Kate Sadler, Jennifer Spikes, Ashleigh-Helen Stafford, Melinda Swint, Harleigh Thurston, Anika Wardworth, and Latisha Williams.
A highlight of the evening was a special tribute from the Ogeechee Region Nurse Honor Guard, which presented each graduate with a white rose in recognition of their commitment and service. The Honor Guard also joined attendees in the recitation of the Nightingale Pledge, the timeless oath marking their formal dedication to the ideals of nursing.
About Ogeechee Technical College:
Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. OTC provides student‐centered academic and occupational programs and support services at the associate degree, diploma, and certificate levels. OTC utilizes traditional and distance education methodologies in state-of-the-art facilities while supporting adult education, continuing education, and customized business and industry workforce training. Visit www.ogeecheetech.edu for more information.
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912.871.8559 | spayne@ogeecheetech.edu
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