Wayne Community College’s Workforce Continuing Education Services held a pinning ceremony to recognize the spring graduates of its Allied Health programs.
Graduates from WCC’s Nurse Aide I, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, and Sterile Processing programs received pins and certificates to mark their transition from students to healthcare professionals.
Several graduates received their credentials through WCC’s Career and College Promise dual-enrollment program, which allowed them to earn the Nurse Aide I certification while still in high school.
WCC President Patty Pfeiffer highlighted the importance of the pinning ceremony and what it represents. “This pinning ceremony is more than a tradition. It’s a symbol of your hard work, your resilience, and your unwavering dedication to improving the lives of others,” she said. “May this pin remind you always of the purpose, passion, and power you carry as healthcare providers.”
During the ceremony, graduates with the highest grade point average in each class were recognized. Nurse Aide I graduates Gracie Mooney, Sacoria Farmer, Keely Bush, Yenifer Gonzalez Osorio, Emely Perez-Perez, and Hannah Turnipseed; Phlebotomy graduates Debra Dellacroce and Leslie Ramirez-Flores; Pharmacy Technician graduate Benjamin Stovall; and Sterile Processing graduate Anna Gorgon were honored for this achievement.
WCC Vice President of Workforce Continuing Education Services and Community Engagement Renita Dawson congratulated the graduates on completing their programs. “You have shown incredible dedication,” she said. “We wish you the best in your future.”
The 84 graduates and their programs, listed by city of residence, are
Dudley
Isabela Acunai, Phlebotomy
Lea Carachure, Nurse Aide I
Ashley Cornelio, Pharmacy Technician
Yenifer Gonzalez Osorio, Nurse Aide I
Juliza Hernandez, Pharmacy Technician
Khyndal Johnson, Pharmacy Technician
Angela Martin, Phlebotomy
Emely Perez-Perez, Nurse Aide I
Leslie Ramirez-Flores, Phlebotomy
Angelina Valesquez-Roblero, Nurse Aide I
Yurytzia Vazquez Velazquez, Nurse Aide I
Yudanni Ventura Cruz, Nurse Aide I
Goldsboro
Aaliyah Allen, Nurse Aide I
Bridgett Allen, Nurse Aide I
Jasmine Allen, Nurse Aide I
Alicia Asbun, Nurse Aide I
Tonya Atkinson, Phlebotomy
Jocelyn Baluyut, Pharmacy Technician
Lainey Brock, Nurse Aide I
Tii Cherry, Sterile Processing
Tonia Cole, Phlebotomy
Hayden Davis, Nurse Aide I
Debra Dellacroce, Phlebotomy
Jalissa Douglas, Sterile Processing
Emily Flores, Nurse Aide I
Anna Gorgon, Sterile Processing
Gracie Grajales, Phlebotomy
Rayn Hagans, Phlebotomy
Monica Harris, Nurse Aide I
Tiffany Hill, Phlebotomy
Asha Joyner, Sterile Processing
Austi Joyner, Sterile Processing
Navaeh Kenney, Nurse Aide I
Saniyah Lane, Nurse Aide I
Tekeya Ligon, Sterile Processing
Amanda Lopez Gonzalez, Nurse Aide I
Tracy Lopez, Nurse Aide I
Riley Lundergan, Nurse Aide I
Shirlee Manley, Nurse Aide I
Jennifer McLean, Nurse Aide I
Tashonya Miller, Nurse Aide I
Tiffan Newkirk, Phlebotomy
Stephanie Newsome, Sterile Processing
Tamika Perez, Phlebotomy
Sterlanda Preval, Sterile Processing
Janazia Rainey, Nurse Aide I
Ciara Rhodes, Nurse Aide I
Mariah Rhodes, Phlebotomy
Lania Riddick, Sterile Processing
Te’yonna Robinson, Nurse Aide I
Marley Sabody, Phlebotomy
Emma Searles, Nurse Aide I
Aaliyah Sembly, Nurse Aide I
Benjamin Stovall, Pharmacy Technician
Jose Alfonso Torres, Nurse Aide I
Shanora Wallace, Nurse Aide I
Shamaiya Williams, Nurse Aide I
Kinston
Cierra Gray, Pharmacy Technician
Diane Sims, Pharmacy Technician
La Grange
Keely Bush, Nurse Aide I
Janean Keys, Nurse Aide I
Jennifer Martinez, Phlebotomy
Lakisha McCants, Sterile Processing
Pamela McLaurin, Phlebotomy
Israel Pacheo, Phlebotomy
Hannah Turnipseed, Nurse Aide I
Mount Olive
Amairani Cortes-Garcia, Phlebotomy
Yesenia Perez, Nurse Aide I
Rose Santil, Phlebotomy
Daniel Trejo, Nurse Aide I
Katherine Widner, Pharmacy Technician
Pikeville
Catherine Bennett, Phlebotomy
Faris Crawford, Nurse Aide I
Jolisia Faison, Nurse Aide I
Gracie Mooney, Nurse Aide I
Jaida Moore, Pharmacy Technician
Regan Wise, Nurse Aide I
Princeton
Ashley Tolentino-Barrera, Nurse Aide I
Kayla Williamson, Nurse Aide I
Seven Springs
Jairy Gonzalez, Nurse Aide I
Cassidy Jones, Nurse Aide I
Dante Lamphear, Nurse Aide I
Smithfield
Graciela Ventura, Sterile Processing
Wilson
Sacoria Farmer, Nurse Aide I
Learn more about the Workforce Continuing Education Allied Health programs on WCC’s website.
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.