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    ĢƵ Tech practical nursing graduates dressed in uniforms holding candles pose together at pinning ceremony.

ĢƵ Tech Celebrates 2026 Practical Nursing Graduates at Pinning Ceremonies

August 27, 2026

ĢƵ Technical Community College celebrated 27 graduates from its practical nursing studies program (PN) during pinning ceremonies on July 29 and July 30 at both the Stanton Campus and the Owens Campus in Georgetown. Graduates at each ceremony received a symbolic pin to mark their completion of the program.

The PN Program at ĢƵ Tech prepares individuals to function under the direction of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician or dentist. Individuals acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities and are academically prepared to advance in nursing education. A PN studies graduate is eligible to take the licensure exam as an LPN, allowing the graduate to provide vital hands-on nursing care in various settings.

Congratulations to the Practical Nursing Class of 2026:

Stanton Campus

  • Samantha Coxe
  • Desiree Dandridge
  • Latoya Glenn
  • Jinfeng Liu
  • David McKee
  • Savannah Robertson
  • Maria Rodriguez
  • Griselda Tapia-Lopez
  • Yeraldy Tlaseca

Owens Campus

  • Philena Alcine
  • Jenna Banks
  • Ava Carmine
  • Courtney Cognetta
  • Shacara Detrick-Johnson
  • Elena Efremenko
  • Anne Fernandes
  • Cierra Johnson
  • Alyssa Klaus
  • Sherlin Lima Taracena
  • Esteniz Lindor
  • Crystal Lynch
  • Brenda Mendoza
  • Stephanie Payne
  • Chasity Riley
  • Janyah Smallwood
  • Nigel Thomas
  • Natasha Wheatley

In addition to these two events, there will be another PN pinning ceremony on Thursday, December 10, to recognize graduates at the Terry Campus in Dover.

View summer pinning ceremonies.

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