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Dyersburg State Hosts Virtual Nursing Pinning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 23, 2020

Contact: Amy Finch, Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Ph: 731-286-3347 / finch@dscc.edu / www.dscc.edu

Dyersburg State Community College

Dyersburg State Hosts Virtual Nursing Pinning

Dyersburg, Tennessee – Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) recognized 67 nursing graduates and one staff member during its first-ever virtual Nursing Pinning for its 70th, 71st and 72nd nursing classes in its Traditional, LPN to RN Fast Track, and Paramedic to RN nursing programs. A total of 1,927 nursing students have graduated from DSCC over the past 39 years. The ceremony was presented via video to students Sept. 18 via their MyDSCC email and to the public through the College’s YouTube and social media pages.

The ceremony recognized 26 graduates from the spring 2020 traditional nursing class, 31 graduates from the spring 2020 LPN to RN Fast Track nursing class, and 10 graduates from the fall 2020 Paramedic to RN nursing class.

Class officers introduced for the traditional program included Andrea Medling of Greenfield, president; April Hamilton of Lexington, vice president; Ashlee Myers of Newbern, secretary; Chelsea Parker of Dyersburg, treasurer; Paulyn Castro of Ripley, historian; and Angela Degner of Bradford, historian. Class officers for the LPN to RN Fast Track program included Cassie Bergeron of Brighton, president; Maya Halliburton of Ripley, secretary; Tiffany Halliburton of Troy, historian; and Kaylan Ross of Finger, historian. Class officers for the Paramedic to RN were Tim Haskins of Drummonds, president; Matthew McClure of Cottage Grove, vice president; Edith Burns of Jackson, secretary-treasurer; and Collin Haskins of Drummonds, historian.

The ceremony proceeded with Dr. Karen Bowyer presenting the Friend of Nursing Award, on behalf of each nursing class, to Brenda Springfield of Tigrett, custodian.

The Scholastic Award, presented to students with the highest grade-point average (GPA) in each class, was awarded to traditional nursing class graduate Torie Palmer of Martin, graduating with a 3.61 GPA; LPN to RN nursing class graduate Cynthia Ralph of Covington with a 3.61 GPA and Lindsay Molands of Union City with a 3.60 GPA; and Edith Burns of Jackson with a 3.87 GPA.

The Peggy Pendergrast Award was presented to traditional nursing class graduate Chasity Young of Dyersburg; LPN to RN nursing class graduate Cynthia Ralph of Covington; and Paramedic to RN nursing class graduate Edith Burns of Jackson. This special award, given in honor of the late Peggy Pendergrast, founding director of the DSCC nursing program, is presented to students demonstrating the qualities that are essential for effective nursing practice.

The Clinical Practice Award, selected by members of the nursing faculty, was presented to traditional nursing class graduate Franklin Williams of Ripley; LPN to RN nursing class graduate Lyndsay Hunt of Jackson; and Paramedic to RN nursing class graduate Sheri Vanderpool of Buchanan. This award is given to nursing graduates who demonstrate qualities such as the practice of nursing as a humanistic art and science, the recognition of each person as a unique individual and acceptance of legal and ethical professional accountability.

The Friendship Award, chosen by fellow class members, was presented to traditional nursing class graduate Chasity Young of Dyersburg; LPN to RN nursing class graduate Callie Hinson of Newbern; and Paramedic to RN nursing class graduate Collin Haskins of Drummonds.

The video can be found on the College’s YouTube channel, which can be accessed by visiting www.dscc.edu and clicking on the YouTube icon on the homepage.

The 26 graduates of DSCC’s Spring 2020 traditional nursing class include:

Arlington – Gabrielle Bueno

Atoka – Mary Wright

Bradford – Angela Degner

Covington – Natassja Rudd

Dyersburg – Alex Diaz, Chelsea Parker, Hannah Shipley, Chasity Young

Gates – Melanie King

Greenfield – Andrea Medling

Hickman, KY – Lacey Sublett

Jackson – Bryan Inman, Kelsey Lyle

Lexington – April Hamilton

Martin – Alexis Grady, Abby Marshall, Torie Palmer

Newbern – Ashlee Myers

Obion – Candace Emery

Ripley – Paulyn Castro, Franklin Williams

South Fulton – Carlee Grooms

Trimble – Emily Gorman

Troy – Lyndia Riddle

Union City – Kahlea Boyd

Yorkville – Bailey Moore

The 31 graduates of DSCC’s Spring 2020 LPN to RN Fast Track nursing class include:

Bethel Springs – Mauri Mashburn Foster

Bolivar – Jahnell Watkins

Brighton – Cassie Bergeron

Brownsville – Ashley Mullen

Covington – Cynthia Ralph

Dresden – Jennifer Barnes

Drummonds – Fallon Turner

Dyersburg – Jessica Deason, Theresa Ekholm, Katie Thurmond

Finger – Kaylan Ross

Friendship – Candace Humphrey

Greenfield – Carla Allen

Henderson – Kathryn Thomas

Henning – Carmen Cowart

Humboldt – Heather Ramirez

Jackson – Taylor Fortune, Lyndsay Hunt

Lexington – Sierra Crownover

Martin – Pamela Shane, Jonathon Yott

Memphis – Alisha Cherry

Newbern – Callie Hinson, Kelly McCoy

Ripley – Maya Halliburton, Brianna Pittman

Rutherford – Jeri McCall

Troy – Tiffany Halliburton

Union City – Sarah Bautista, Brea Humphries, Lindsay Molands

The 10 graduates of DSCC’s Fall 2020 Paramedic to RN nursing class include:

Blytheville, AR – Amanda Johantgen

Buchanan – Sheri Vanderpool

Cottage Grove – Matthew McClure

Drummonds – Collin Haskins, Tim Haskins

Finley – Emily Kimbro

Jackson – Edith Burns

Kenton – Corey Pierce

Rutherford – Rachel Webb

Southaven, MS – Kenneth Mouser

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Dyersburg State Community College

Dyersburg State Community College is an open access, learning-centered institution that serves seven counties in West Tennessee. Founded in 1969, DSCC’s vision is to elevate the region’s educational attainment thereby enhancing the quality of life in West Tennessee. The home campus of DSCC is in Dyersburg, and centers are located in Covington and Trenton. DSCC offers Tennessee Transfer Pathways programs, career technical certificates and degrees; learning support courses, continuing education and public service programs. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree. Learning is enhanced by a variety of student organizations, international learning opportunities, state of the art technology and intercollegiate athletic programs.

 

The Tennessee Board of Regents

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