RLC holds pinning ceremony for 2026 Radiologic Technology Students

INA, Ill. (May 21, 2026) — Rend Lake College held a pinning ceremony on May 14 to celebrate 25 students who successfully completed the RLC Radiologic Technology program.

^{Front Row (L-R): Caralin Numi, Nikia Leonard, India Rapach, Allyson Tate, Tori Evans, Kourtney Lipscomb, Emma Cluck, Maryjane Gentles, Kassidy Roethler, Noah Lannom, Renata Bormann}

^{Back Row (L-R): Billy Beer, Ethan Zoller, Hayden Mofield, Ethan Smith, Jolese Henry, Raegan Henry, Taylor Ash, Makinley Duvall, Noelia Jaque, Janessa Laney, Kylie Genisio, Morgan Robertson, Chloe Dupuis, Joshua Frattini}

The ceremony featured a prayer, led by Makinley Duvall, and a speech from the class speaker, Maryjane Gentles, followed by the presentation of pins by the radiologic technology program faculty: Holly Heisner, Racheal Smith and Garrik McConnell. To close the ceremony, Allyson Tate led the Class of 2026 in the Radiologic Technologist Pledge.

^{Makinley Duvall opens the pinning ceremony with a prayer.}

Maryjane Gentles shares a speech for her fellow 2026 graduates.

^{Allyson Tate leads the Radiologic Technologist Pledge.}

Radiologic Technology Graduates

Taylor Ash (Lynnville, Ind.)

Billy Beer (Salem)*

Renata Bormann (Equality)*

Emma Cluck (Benton)*

Chloe Dupuis (Anchorage, Ark.)*

Makinley Duvall (Benton)*

Tori Evans (Marion)*

Joshua Frattini (Carbondale)*

Kylie Genisio (Christopher)*

Maryjane Gentles (Junction)

Jolese Henry (Dahlgren)*

Raegan Henry (Belle Rive)

Noelia Jaque (Benton)*

Janessa Laney (Marion)*

Noah Lannom (Creal Springs)

Nikia Leonard (Mt. Vernon)*

Kourtney Lipscomb (West Frankfort)*

Hayden Mofield (Carterville)*

Caralin Numi (Pinckneyville)*

India Rapach (Harrisburg)

Morgan Robertson (Benton)*

Kassidy Roethler (Pittsburg)*

Ethan Smith (West Frankfort)*

Allyson Tate (Creal Springs)

Ethan Zoller (Herrin)*

^{* Indicates Lambda Nu members}

The Perfect Program Attendance award is given to students who have attended every class session throughout the academic semester. The students that received this award were Ethan Smith, Ethan Zoller, Janessa Laney and Caralin Numi.

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Faculty member Holly Heisner stands next to graduate Ethan Smith on stage. Smith, a smiling man with a beard, wears a navy blue Adidas polo shirt and khaki pants while holding up his "Perfect Program Attendance" certificate against a red curtain backdrop.

Ethan Smith (right) receives Perfect Program Attendance award from Holly Heisner (left)

Faculty member Holly Heisner stands on stage next to graduate Ethan Zoller, a smiling man with dark curly hair and a beard. Zoller wears a grey Under Armour polo shirt and khaki trousers as he displays his "Perfect Program Attendance" certificate in front of a red stage curtain.

Ethan Zoller (right) receives Perfect Program Attendance award from Holly Heisner (left)

Faculty member Holly Heisner stands on stage next to a smiling Janessa Laney. Laney, a young woman with wavy blonde hair, wears a green and white patterned sundress and holds her "Perfect Program Attendance" certificate in front of a deep red curtain background.

Janessa Laney (right) receives Perfect Program Attendance award from Holly Heisner (left)

Faculty member Holly Heisner stands on stage next to graduate Caralin Numi, who is wearing a bright blue dress with a white floral pattern. Numi smiles warmly as she holds her "Perfect Program Attendance" certificate in front of a deep red stage curtain.

Caralin Numi (right) receives Perfect Program Attendance award from Holly Heisner (left)

The Perfect Clinical Attendance award is given to students who have attended every clinical session throughout the academic semester. The students that received this award were Maryjane Gentles, India Rapach, Hayden Mofield and Billy Beer.

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Radiologic Technology program faculty member Holly Heisner, wearing a red sleeveless blouse and black pants, stands smiling on stage next to graduate Maryjane Gentles. Gentles, wearing a red V-neck dress, proudly holds up her "Perfect Clinical Attendance" certificate. They are posed together in front of a large red stage curtain.

Maryjane Gentles (right) receives Perfect Clinical Attendance award from Holly Heisner (left)

Graduate India Rapach, wearing a black tiered dress, stands on stage smiling alongside faculty member Holly Heisner. Rapach holds up her "Perfect Clinical Attendance" certificate, posed in front of a large, vibrant red stage curtain.

India Rapach (left) receives Perfect Clinical Attendance award from Holly Heisner (right)

Faculty member Holly Heisner stands smiling on stage next to graduate Hayden Mofield. Mofield, a young man with short brown hair, wears a light olive-green short-sleeved button-up shirt and blue jeans while holding his "Perfect Clinical Attendance" certificate against a red curtain backdrop.

Hayden Mofield (right) receives Perfect Clinical Attendance award from Holly Heisner (left)

Faculty member Holly Heisner stands smiling alongside graduate Billy Beer on a stage with a red curtain backdrop. Beer, a smiling man with a shaved head, wears a light purple dress shirt, a blue floral tie, and khaki pants as he holds his "Perfect Clinical Attendance" certificate.

Billy Beer (right) receives Perfect Clinical Attendance award from Holly Heisner (left)

The Academic Excellence award is given to students who have maintained a 4.0 GPA in all radiologic technology courses. The students that received this award were Taylor Ash, Billy Beer, Emma Cluck, Joshua Frattini, Hayden Mofield, Ethan Zoller and Chloe Dupuis.

^{Pictured (L-R): Taylor Ash, Billy Beer, Emma Cluck, Chloe Dupuis, Joshua Frattini, Hayden Mofield, Ethan Zoller}

The Most Improved Radiologic Technologist Student award is given to a student who has shown significant growth and development in their skills, knowledge and professional demeanor throughout the academic year. The student that received this award is Jolese Henry.

^{Pictured (L-R): Racheal Smith, Jolese Henry, Holly Heisner}

The Most Outstanding Radiologic Technologist Student award honors a student who has demonstrated exceptional skill, academic excellence, professionalism and leadership throughout the radiologic technology program. This award was given to Billy Beer, who exemplifies the highest standards of the profession in all aspects of his training.

^{Pictured (L-R): Racheal Smith, Billy Beer, Holly Heisner}

Lambda Nu (LN) members were also recognized at the ceremony. LN is a national honor society for the radiologic and imaging sciences.

^{Front Row (L-R): Renata Bormann, Nikia Leonard, Emma Cluck, Kourtney Lipscomb, Morgan Robertson, Janessa Laney, Kylie Genisio, Kassidy Roethler, Noelia Jaque, Caralin Numi, Tori Evans}

^{Back Row (L-R): Billy Beer, Hayden Mofield, Taylor Ash, Makinley Duvall, Joshua Frattini, Jolese Henry, Ethan Smith, Ethan Zoller}

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