CENTER VALLEY, Pa. - Twenty-six students graduated from Penn State Lehigh Valley's Practical Nursing Program during a ceremony held March 2, at the campus in Center Valley. Judith Chermansky, a classroom and clinical faculty member for the program, provided the keynote address.
Practical Nursing Class of 2013
PENNSYLVANIA
Albrightsville
Richard Saldan
Alburtis
Valerie T. Szakonyi
Allentown
Samanta Diaz
Shirley A. Eli
Elize P. Felicien
Gloria Gisell Hunt
Amanda Lyrae Lewis
Ashley E. Ostrander
Lissette Rosario
Bath
Laurie Ann Kirkpatrick
Bethlehem
Dana L. Peluso
Yacelyn Lizette Roman
Catasauqua
Geraldine Squires
East Stroudsburg
Melvis Ijeoma Azubuike
Easton
Kenyon M. De Lorenzo
Robin E. Fontan
Shenika Chontel Gaddy
Neici A. Talavera
Hellertown
Desiree E. Siegfried
Macungie
Brian Eli Flickinger
Jennifer L. Smith
Quakertown
Kamaria Ashani Tisa Johnson
Ericka Ann Modzel
Saylorsburg
Lori A. Moore
Whitehall
Mary Atieno Okoth
NEW YORK
Brooklyn
Tanisha Sylvia Adams
Class of 2013 Award Winners
In addition to receiving certificates, pins and Florence Nightingale lamps, seven students were recognized with awards in the following categories:
Academic Achievement (presented to the student earning the highest overall grade) – Shirley A. Eli
Chancellor's Award for Leadership (recognizes outstanding leadership and professionalism during the nursing education process) – Valerie T. Szakonyi
Excellence in Clinical Practice (granted to the nursing student who best displays a high regard for clinical care and clinical aptitude) – Elize P. Felicien
Most Inspiring (recognizes students who overcome tough challenges and excel despite incredible odds) – Robin E. Fontan, Amanda Lyrae Lewis, Mary Atieno Okoth and Geraldine Squires