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JCC Spring 2025 Nursing Graduates Pinned
Published: June 18, 2025 at 07:00
p.m.
By: Press Release
from Jefferson Community College
JCC Spring 2025 Nursing Graduates Pinned
Jefferson
Community College (JCC) held its annual Pinning Ceremony for graduates of
the College’s nursing program on May 15, 2025, in the McVean Student Center
Gymnasium. Fifty-four (54) candidates for the Associate
in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in nursing were eligible to take
part in this special program.
The “Pinning
Ceremony” is a time-honored tradition at all institutions of higher
education that offer degrees in nursing. The ceremony is symbolic of the
transition from a student to entry into nursing as a profession. The pin is
designed to be unique to each school of nursing. After being “pinned”, each
student recites Florence Nightingale’s pledge.
During the
Pinning Ceremony, JCC nursing students were honored for their outstanding
achievements with the presentation of various awards.
The Excellence
in Nursing Award, bestowed upon an individual who demonstrates
dedication, excellence, and passion for the profession of nursing, was
awarded to Courtney T. Marzo of Evans Mills.
The Mercy
Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Award, established to honor a
senior nursing student who exemplifies excellence in caring and providing
service to the sick, was awarded to two graduates - Trinity L. Molnar of
Chaumont and Corinne C. Martin of Watertown.
Makayla F. Norrs of Boonville is the recipient of the Marion
Brennan Personal Growth in Nursing Award, bestowed upon an individual
who perseveres in the nursing program while overcoming many personal
challenges along the way.
Rebekah L.T. Hare
of Adams Center is the recipient of the Samaritan Medical Center
HEART Award which recognizes a student who consistently
incorporates compassion and comfort measures during his/her care for
patients.
The STAR
Award in Memory of Dr. Walter S. Atkinson, bestowed upon an individual
who has demonstrated clinical and academic excellence and has consistently
performed at the highest level, was awarded to Sabrina Ciambra
of Watertown.
Alanna M. Hough
of Theresa, a freshman nursing student, received the Bill and Kate
McBride Family Nursing Award bestowed upon an individual who
exemplifies merit in education, hard work, and self-sufficiency, values
upheld by the McBride family.
Nursing students
who graduated with academic distinction include members of JCC’s Tau Xi
Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Somer Jean Burnham of Lowville, Rebekah L.T. Hare of
Adams Center, and Kimberly Faye Stone of Fort Drum. In addition, Stone
participated in Jefferson’s optional Honors Program and graduated with
distinction after successfully completing its requirements.
Photo Courtesy of Amanda Morrison
First row
(sitting, l-r): Clara R. Cruz of Calcium, Andrea M. Janaro of Dexter, Oma Mohanroy
of South Ozone Park, Faith M. Moseley of Richland, Felicity Roberts of
Alexandria Bay, Kassidy M. Hunt of Watertown
Second row
(l-r): Corinne C. Martin of Watertown, Courtney T. Marzo of
Evans Mills, Madison G. Hoover of Philadelphia, Sonia M. Pitkin of
Watertown, Cindy S. Gay of Watertown
Third row
(l-r): Anna Marie S. Stout of Brier Hill, Rebekah L.T. Hare
of Adams Center, Kaialee K. Palmer of Fort Drum,
Nicole M. Distefano of Watertown, Britney L. Daniels of Antwerp, Grayce
A.B. Ulrich of Carthage
Fourth row
(l-r): Andrea C. Heatherly of Watertown, Jolee A. Machia of
Watertown, Kylie R. Grant of Watertown, Makayla F. Norrs
of Boonville
Fifth row
(l-r): Charlize J. Haddow of Dexter, Michaela M. Call of
Antwerp, Kathryn A. Giovanelli of New Hyde Park, Heather L. Sullivan of
Copenhagen, Zackary M. Scott of Watertown, Trinity L. Molnar of Chaumont,
Samantha L. Smith of Clayton
Sixth row
(l-r): Katelynn M. Robinson of Watertown, Eleanor Erardi of
Watertown, Kathryn M. Furnia of Watertown, Emily Ballou of Watertown, Toni
Denner of LaFargeville, Somer
Burnham of Lowville, Brynn Delaney of Philadelphia
Seventh row
(l-r): Rachael E. Hudson of Lacona,
Lily Dupee of Dexter, Devin T. Cohan of Evans Mills, Carly L. Piercey of
Ogdensburg, Evonne Nyarko of Watertown, Eloise G. Haynes of Adams
Eight row (l-r): Kimberly F. Stone
of Fort Drum, Mckenna C. Ford
of Fort Drum, Tara D. Center of Watertown, Abigayle M. Buck of Glen Park,
Zoe R. Kondravy of Black River, Cassandra M. Van
Brocklin of Alexandria Bay
Ninth row
(l-r): Nathan E. Snow of Dexter, Sabrina Ciambra
of Watertown, Brittani N. Tannehill of Fort Drum
Top row
(l-r): Fiona E. Strife of Watertown, Randi N. Gallamore of
Philadelphia, Nallya O.C. Neme of Fort Drum,
Tricia Boland of Colton
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About Jefferson
Community College
Established on
November 7, 1961, Jefferson Community College was the area’s first
institution of higher education. Supervised by the State University of New
York (SUNY), Jefferson offers 50+ associate degrees, certificates and microcredentials for career preparation or transfer;
local access to bachelor’s and advanced degrees through partner
institutions; lifelong learning through workshops and seminars; business
and industry training; and provides community-based research and a forum
for the productive discussion of ideas and issues of significance to the
community through the Center for Community Studies. Jefferson is accredited
by the Middle States Association and currently serves approximately 2,500
students, including a significant number of service members and their
families. Please visit www.sunyjefferson.edu/about for
more information.
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