Washington School of Practical Nursing held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 11, at the CJB Theater at Washington High School.

It marked the 54th Anniversary graduating class of the Washington Practical Nursing program.

A total of 19 students graduated from the program this year. Classes began on August 9, 2023.

During the ceremony, graduates received their diplomas and pins to signify successful completion of the program.

Graduates were Abby Agren, Haley Coello, McKenna Elsenrath, Karsen Golic, Rhonda Hawkins, Jordan Hoover, Abigayle Kreps, Alex Myeburger, Kayla Richardson, Kayla Rugen, Jessica Simcoke, Stevi Simmerly, Kyle Small, Shernika Smith, Kylie Sullentrup, Randa Thomas, Hannah Turner, Jaimie Yocom and Jennifer Zeh.

Rhonda Hawkins was named the High Scholastic Student. Jaimie Yocom was named the Student Nurse of the Year.

For more information on the Washington School of Practical Nursing program, contact Chris Redd at Chris.Redd@sdowmo.org.

Practical Nursing Class of 2024

Washington School of Practical Nursing held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 11, at the CJB Theater at Washington High School. Pictured are the graduates. Front row, from left, are Jennifer Zeh, Stevi Simmerly, Jaimie Yocom and Randa Thomas. Second row, from left, are Jessica Simcoke, Rhonda Hawkins, Karsen Golic, Hannah Turner and Abby Agren. Third row, from left, are Kyle Small, Kylie Sullentrup, Jordan Hoover, McKenna Elsenrath and Shernika Smith. Fourth row, from left, are Kayla Rugen, Kayla Richardson, Hailey Coello, Abigayle Kreps and Alex Myeburger.

High Scholastic Student

Rhonda Hawkins was named the High Scholastic Student during the Washington School of Practical Nursing Graduation ceremony. Pictured from left are instructors Kari Huff and Dina Vitale, Hawkins, administrator Chris Redd and instructor Heather Foster. (Photo By Jeanne Wood).

Student Nurse of the Year

Jaimie Yocom was named the Student Nurse of the Year during the Washington School of Practical Nursing Graduation ceremony. Pictured from left are instructors Kari Huff and Dina Vitale, Yocom, administrator Chris Redd and instructor Heather Foster. (Photo By Jeanne Wood).