Practical Nursing Program Holds Graduation

The 69^th class of the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center’s (CCCTC) Practical Nursing Program graduated 30 students Tuesday. The commencement speaker was nursing instructor Sharon Kinney. 

Cheryl Krieg, simulation coordinator, presented the graduates and Lois Richards, CCCTC executive director, awarded diplomas. Nursing pins were awarded by Kinney and academic awards were presented by Elsie Maurer, nursing program director. 

Kimmy Rupp was recognized for maintaining the highest grade point average. Jessica Luzier was recognized for having the second highest.  Patricia McKnight, nursing instructor, led the graduates in reciting the Practical Nursing pledge.  The farewell address was provided by Charles Deck

In the front row, from left to right, are Mandy Helsel, Rachel Davies, Danielle Lucas, Jesse Baker, Lindsay Bisel, Jessica Newell and Shelly Knepp. 

In the second row, from left to right, are Amanda Owens, Ashley Bowery, Natasha Hudzy, Adrianna Betcher, Bethany Coudriet, Jennifer Clark, Destiney Cowder and Courtney Bast. 

In the third row, from left to right, are Danielle King, Heather Youse, Kierstin Elder, Heather Harnish, Amber Biancuzzo, Jessica Luzier and Renee McCullough. 

In the fourth row, from left to right, are Stephanie Phillps, Ashley Erskine, Sarah Foster, Kimmy Rupp, Charles Deck, Abby Peangatelli, Holly Smith and Amanda Polaski. 

The nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and Pennsylvania Department of Education.