Southern Crescent Technical College Honors 48 Practical Nursing Graduates at Pinning Ceremony

Date Posted: December 16, 2025

Griffin, GA — Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC) proudly celebrated the achievements of its Practical Nursing graduates during a recent pinning ceremony, recognizing a significant milestone in their academic and professional journeys. These 48 graduates are now poised to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), a pivotal step toward becoming licensed practical nurses (LPNs).

Through SCTC’s rigorous nursing curriculum, students have gained the knowledge, hands-on skills, and professional expertise necessary to succeed in today’s healthcare environment. Their education has prepared them to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the communities they will serve with competence, compassion, and integrity.  “This pinning ceremony represents more than the completion of a program—it reflects the dedication, perseverance, and commitment our students have shown throughout their nursing education,” said Dr. Clark, President of Southern Crescent Technical College. “We are incredibly proud of these graduates and confident they will make a meaningful impact in the lives of their patients and communities as they enter the healthcare workforce.”

As these graduates embark on the next phase of their careers, Southern Crescent Technical College extends its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for success on the upcoming NCLEX-PN examination. The College remains steadfast in its commitment to developing well-prepared, compassionate healthcare professionals who will contribute significantly to the healthcare workforce and the betterment of society.

The following students were recognized as Practical Nursing graduates:

Coco Abbey, Imani Abdul-Karim, Hope Baker, Sherryl Blackshear, Stacey Booker, Shahasia Brown, Bianca Browne, JaAriel Burns, Jacqueline Campbell, Stahelle Casimir, Caitlyn Crumbley, Naudia Daniels, Mary Deems, Michel-Ange Dorval, Anna Edge, LaTonya Elliott, Jordan Gaddy, Tashay Gadson, Quawinis Gill, Christin Gordon, DeAviance Greer, Michele Griffith, Jniya Hand, Chyna Harris, Natalya Jenkins, Kevin Kissel, Anita Lewis, Alyssa McCoy, Allison Metts, Lizeria Miller, Leslie Nelson, Galilea Osnaya-Alcantar, Tiera Page, Sheric Price, Tamonica Respress, Courtney Roberson, Darrin Ortiz, Darquashia Shannon, Hannah Smith, Keiasha Smith, Brittany Spikes, Dawnyelle Squire, Annatou Toure Tene Defo, Claire Townsend, Samantha Wallace, Quawinis White, Haylee Wilson, and Laitfah Williams.

For more information about the Practical Nursing program at Southern Crescent Technical College, visit www.sctech.edu.