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Jefferson honors summer Practical Nursing graduates at pinning ceremonies

Summer 2026 Practical Nursing graduates at Jefferson Community and Technical College were honored during pinning ceremonies at the Downtown and Carrollton campuses.

Jefferson celebrated the Downtown Campus cohort on July 23 and the Carrollton Campus graduates on July 28. In total, 23 graduates were recognized for their hard work and dedication as they prepare to begin their nursing careers.

During the ceremonies, each graduate selected someone significant to present their nursing pin. The ceremonies also included the recitation of the pin pledge, marking the students' transition into the nursing profession. 

The Downtown Campus Practical Nursing graduates included:

  • Selena Ash
  • Tonay Brasher
  • Jane Brewer
  • Courtney Brown
  • Cierra Crenshaw
  • Celine Flores Bencomo
  • Rayshanea Franklin
  • Cindy Gallivan
  • Detra Gentry
  • Jayson Gonzales
  • Amy Gordon
  • Shristi Gurung
  • Nina Hodge
  • Alexa Long
  • Emilee Marvel
  • Dynasty Mitchell
  • Marissa Savage
  • Kaychelle Washington
  • Jasmine Williams

The Practical Nursing graduates of the Carrollton Campus included:

  • Rain Aspen
  • Brooke Lancaster
  • Kaitlynn Maynard
  • Lakin Neal

Photos from the Downtown PN Pinning Ceremony and the Carrollton PN Pinning Ceremony are available to view and download online.