Rend Lake College News

Nursing celebrates graduating Class of 2023 with Annual Pinning Ceremony

Written by Nathan Wheeler | May 18, 2023 5:00:00 AM

INA, Ill. (May 18, 2023) — The annual pinning ceremony was held last week for this new group of graduates from Rend Lake College's Nursing program. 

2023 Graduates: Presley Allsopp, Jaleese McWilliams, Caitlyn Anderson, Jill Meadows*, Kelsey Beal, Heather Myers*, Destiny Boswell, Teresa Nolen, Shaffire Clark, Casslyn Pedigo, Amanda Cooksey, Chloe Ragland, Emily Cox*, Mareesa Ratajczyk, Mackenzie Crisel, Faith Sanders*, Ronnie Curry, Jordan Siebers, Makayla Easley, Haley Sharp, Blake Engler*, Kaylee Stewart, Zachary Hicks, Jeannette Thomas, Alyssa Karcher, Hailey Timmons, Olivia Legrand, Kayla Valentine*, Courtney Lingle, Zackarie Webb*, Lauren Little*, Jaeda Willis, and Kylie Marlowe.

* Graduated with honors

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The ceremony featured a speech from graduate Zack Webb, followed by the presentation of pins by Instructors Denise Griffith and Hannah Pellman. Instructor Zach Hostetter led the students in reciting "A Modern Nightingale Pledge." Nursing Director Dr. Susan Wiley provided closing remarks. 

The application to RLC's Nursing program will open back up in October for Fall 2024 entry. If you would like more information, fill out our short form by clicking the button below, or call us at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1251.