Pinning ceremony held for Stanly Community College nursing graduates
Published 2:47 pm Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Students from the Annie Ruth Kelley Associate Degree Nursing program at Stanly Community College were honored at their annual pinning ceremony on May 9 at Providence Church of God in Locust.
Twenty-two graduating nurses received their pins and have accepted positions with their new credentials.
SCC’s nursing program is named in honor of Annie Ruth Kelley, the first chairperson of the College Board of Trustees and the first woman to chair a community college board in North Carolina.
Kelley served for 28 years as a college trustee.
Stanly Community College President Dr. John Enamait welcomed the students, family and friends to the pinning ceremony.
“This time-honored tradition celebrates the hard work, dedication and commitment of these exceptional individuals who have completed their nursing education and are now ready to embark on a new journey as nurses,” he said. “While tonight is intended to recognize each student’s accomplishment, it would not be possible without the outstanding nursing faculty at Stanly Community College. These dedicated professionals epitomize the caring and student-centered philosophy that goes into a nursing program that is second to none. While SCC’s nursing program is certainly difficult, the dedication of our faculty and staff has led to SCC students achieving some of the highest licensure rates in the United States.”
From left, front row: Tammy Wilmoth, Tanika Edge, Serena Haney, Chassidy Starnes, Marlee Mercer, Caitlyn Starnes, Abbey Alexson; middle row: Josh Laton, Arden Mullis, Ryan Barbee, Kimberly Clemons, Tabitha Davis, Sasha Smith, Corey Smith; back row: Megan Morris, Ashley Russell, Kaitlyn Clark, Taylor Morris, Kinley Morgan, Brittanie Howell, Stephanie Cooley, Marcie Richardson. (Contributed)
SCC Director of Nursing Chassity Washburn added: “I was overcome with pride watching tonight’s slideshow and looking back at how much these students have grown from their first day. Pride continued as I was reminded of their community engagement activities and interactions with faculty and clinical site staff. These future nurses represent the tenets of the College’s strategic plan, which includes student, employee and community success. I hope they will remain just as well-rounded throughout their nursing career and never forget where it began. SCC is proud of your success.”
The 2023 Annie Ruth Kelley ADN graduates include:
• General Cohort: Ryan Barbee, Arden Mullis, Kaitlyn Clark, Serena Haney, Kimberly Clemons, Ashley Russell, Kinley Morgan, Corey Smith, Taylor Morris and Caitlyn Starnes; and
• LPN to RN: Abbey Alexson, Marlee Mercer, Stephanie Cooley, Megan Morris, Tabitha Davis, Marcie Richardson, Tanika Edge, Sasha Smith, Brittanie Howell, Chassidy Starnes, Josh Laton and Tammy Wilmoth.
