PIKE COUNTY, Mo. — Twenty-two students completing Pike-Lincoln Technical Center’s Practical Nursing Program were recognized at a ceremony held on campus in Eolia, MO on February 1, 2023.

The ceremony marked the halfway point in their nursing education. Traditionally known as a capping ceremony, the nurse’s cap was presented to students who completed coursework prior to beginning hospital training.

“This is always an exciting time for students in the program,” LPN Program Coordinator Michelle McElfresh said. “I am proud of them for their commitment and hard work, and wish them the best of luck in their upcoming clinical rotations.”

Michelle McElfresh offered the welcome and history of the ceremony. Students were presented with the lamp of knowledge and pin by nursing faculty, Nikki Stroud, Nicole Belcher, and Meridith Vogeler.

Graduation for the nursing class of 2023 will be held on June 29, 2023 at the Pike County R-III (Clopton) School Gymnasium.

Those honored include: Kaitlyn Abrams, Devin Bell, Casey Booth, Mariah Crain, Shyanne Daniels, Emma Headrick, Christina Hulme, Alaina Jennings, Angela King, Rebecca Lewis, Robin Mahaffey, Gabrielle Martin, Jasmine Moore, Danita Napolis, Dalton Null, Gabrielle Oakley, MaRanda Parson, Candice Phillips, Jasmine Sawyer, Dessoree Smith, Alexis Welch, and Aubrey Wendel.