WCJC nursing class graduates 23 LVNs

Pictured are graduates and faculty of the Wharton Vocational Nursing Program include (standing left-to-right) front row: Shayde Gaona of Wharton, Andrea Gagnon and Amy Miller of Bay City, Nicole Orsak of Hallettsville, Susanna Gutierrez of El Campo, Elizabeth Vargas of Sealy, Samantha Yates of Midfield, Terry White of Damon, Linda Phillips of Needville, Ron Kennedy of Bay City, Tonya Heard and Kelli Gardner of Wharton, and Elizabeth Rohan (faculty) of Cat Spring. Graduates (standing left to right) back row include: Bonnie Mascheck (faculty) of Wharton, Sara Clark (director) of Wharton, LaShanda Pinkney of Houston, Rebecca Honc of East Bernard, Kristi Gonzales of Wharton, Pamela Janise of Bay City, Faith Schleuter of Ganado, Marla Laslie of El Campo, Robbie Goodman and Toyia Franklin of Bay City, Jamie Gilbert of Rosenberg, Constance Sanders of Wharton, Nakisha Maxie of Pledger, and Linda Beeson (faculty) of Louise.

Wharton County Junior College is pleased to announce the recent graduation of 23 students from the Wharton Vocational Nursing Program.

As part of the graduation ceremony, two students received special awards. The Academic Excellence Award was presented to Andrea Gagnon of Bay City, and the Perfect Attendance Award was presented to Nicole Orsak of Hallettsville.

Prior to graduation, students successfully completed one year of intensive study to prepare them to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Exam. Upon receiving their Vocational Nursing license, they will practice the art and science of nursing as a licensed vocational nurse in many areas of their local communities.

Applications for the 2008 fall class will be accepted through May 31, 2008. For information and application contact WCJC's vocational nursing program at 532-6391.