Wayne Community College’s Workforce Continuing Education Services celebrated the summer graduates of its Allied Health programs at a pinning ceremony.
Nurse Aide I and Phlebotomy graduates received pins and certificates at the ceremony, signifying the successful completion of their programs.
WCC Vice President of Workforce Continuing Education Services and Community Engagement Renita Dawson said the pinning ceremony represents the graduates’ determination, sacrifice, resilience, and courage to take a meaningful step toward a new professional future.
“A pin is a symbol of achievement, commitment, and service,” Dawson said. “It recognizes the knowledge and skills you have developed, but it also recognizes the responsibility that comes with entering a profession dedicated to caring for others.”
WCC Interim Director of Allied Health Joyce Hamilton-Fleming commended the graduates for moving forward in their professional journey. “We are honored to have been a part of your journey and look forward to the impact that you will make in our community,” she said.
Graduates with the highest grade point average in each class were honored during the pinning ceremony. Nurse Aide I graduates Sophie Elizee, A’Mari George, and Jaelyn Williams and Phlebotomy graduate Barbara Bucher were recognized for this achievement.
The 35 graduates and their programs, listed by city of residence, are:
Beulaville
Valorie Byrd, Nurse Aide I
Dudley
Kasey Jaimes, Nurse Aide I
Marriana Melvin, Nurse Aide I
Ashley Rojo, Nurse Aide I and Phlebotomy
Mariana Torres Castaneda, Nurse Aide I
Goldsboro
Arianna Belmer, Nurse Aide I
Tamara Booker, Nurse Aide I
Barbara Bucher, Phlebotomy
Oldine Charles, Phlebotomy
Ra’Miya Dixon, Nurse Aide I
Efrencheli Ducos-Rivera, Phlebotomy
Sherlkie Elie, Nurse Aide I
Sophie Elizee, Nurse Aide I
Kitana Foye, Nurse Aide I
A’Mari George, Nurse Aide I
Ki’Eris Giles, Phlebotomy
Emanie Jean, Nurse Aide I
Tyreesha King, Nurse Aide I
Sarah Kish, Phlebotomy
Cyndie Lahens, Nurse Aide I
Melany Loa-Fonseca, Nurse Aide I
Olivia Padilla, Nurse Aide I
Maria Pineda, Phlebotomy
Karolina Pittman, Nurse Aide I
Kathia Porfil, Nurse Aide I
Aldinio Previl, Nurse Aide I
Djanaika Romain, Phlebotomy
Terraine Samuels, Nurse Aide I
La Grange
Brittany Howard, Phlebotomy
Mount Olive
Kaleigh Garcia, Nurse Aide I
Kimberly Pennington, Phlebotomy
Oswaldo Quiroz, Nurse Aide I
Princeton
Jaelyn Williams, Nurse Aide I
Seven Springs
Yadira Castaneda-Ponce, Nurse Aide I
Daira Dominguez Robles, Nurse Aide I
Nurse Aide I graduates are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program exam necessary for certification and listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.
The Phlebotomy program prepares graduates for the National Phlebotomy Certification Examination.
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.