Lock Haven School of Nursing Holds Pinning Ceremony

During the ceremony, the students pledged their oath to the profession of nursing and received their pins and honors students also received their cords. 

Speaker for the ceremony was Therese Sayers, retired Lock Haven faculty member, and Dr. Jennifer DellAntonio, nursing department chair, conducted the pinning ceremony. Student speaker was Rebekah Cutler, of Clearfield. 

“The pinning ceremony is the celebration of the students’ hard work and dedication,” said faculty member Dr. Darlene Ardary. “Graduates recite the Nightingale Pledge and take an oath to uphold the standards of the nursing profession, as they begin their career as a professional nurse.   

“Our students have now transitioned to our colleagues,” said faculty member Amy Haagan. “We welcome them to the time-honored profession of nursing and wish them success on their upcoming National Council Licensure Examinations.”    

Students who participated in the pinning ceremony were: Darryn Agosti, of Weedville; Michelle Abbott, of Lock Haven; Brandi Beimel, of St. Marys; Abigail Baker, of Harrison Valley; Karli Bietz, of Clearfield; Stephanie Beck, of Montoursville; Courtney Buck, of Clearfield; Nathan Burkett, of Siegel; Juliann Burke, of Ringgold; Rebecca Caputo, of Williamsport; Rebekah Cutler, of Clearfield; Kathryn Corbin, of Lock Haven; Danielle Eger, of Roaring Springs; Brittany Cox, of Lock Haven; Morgan Glace, of Lanse; Melanie Davis, of Howard; Avry Grumblatt, of Clearfield; Angela DiMarco, of Williamsport; Veronica Guilyard, of Penfield; Courtney Fisher, of Bellefonte; Lexis Hatzinkolas, of Brookville; Leah Franciscus, of Airville; Elizabeth Higgins, of Clearfield; Kaylee Frankhouser, of Lock Haven; Brandi Ishman, of Reynoldsville; Jaden Fryer, of Jersey Shore; Mackenzie Johnson, of DuBois; Karli Houser, of Mill Hall; Katelyn Lavelle, of Tyrone; Emma Lachat, of Mill Hall; Nadia Lopez De Sudik, of Winburne; Austin Lockwood, of Burnham; Ashley Myers, of Morrisdale; Jordyn Maxim, of Sayre; Emily Peters, of Philipsburg; Sharee Mowrey, of Montoursville; Kali Smith, of Saint Marys; Matthew O’Connor, of Mechanicsburg; Sara Snyder, of Clarence; Amanda Peters, of Beech Creek; Vanessa Stasko, of Howard; Zane Puhala, of Brockway; Whitney Stiner, of Houtzdale; Logan Reed, of Williamsport; Kaylin Teats, of Morrisdale; Kylie Veihdeffer, of Curwensville; Amber Weisner, of DuBois; Elijah Williams, of Kylertown.   

“It’s been said that nursing isn’t about the grades, it’s about the nurse you become. We know that each student will make their way in the nursing profession doing great things, and as their teachers, we will be right there cheering them on,” said faculty member Dr. Joy DuGan.