Nurse Pinning Ceremony
Nurse Education Graduates - Class of 2026
The Pinning Ceremony
The pin is a tradition in nursing. Every school of nursing has its unique pin. Frequently, the pin embodies the school seal, and some, like SUNY Corning Community College, incorporate the school colors.
The book and lamp of knowledge were to represent the educational foundation on which the “new” associate degree nursing programs were to be based.
The scroll, quill, and ink bottle, which were to represent Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, should be the basis for the nursing education portion of the curriculum.
2026 Graduates
Sienna Berry
Rachel Carpenter
Amanda Caward
Lauryn Cornell
Chloe Donovan
Gilbert Elawure
Samantha Evans
Andrew Geenty*
Olivia Giammichele
Sophia Grazioso
Mickenzie Gryska*
Shawn Hable
Corinne Harpending*
Abigail Helles
Lorraine Hoff*
Jordan Houghton
Nesreen Ibramim
Kaili Locey
Matthew Madison
Aspen Makela
Theresa Maki*
Samantha McCullough
Joy Morey*
Bonnie Mosier
Taylor Mulcahy
John Northrup
Breanna Ostrander
Eh Lay Paw
Alexis Pritchard
Merissa Reagle
Isabella Sherwood
Lindsay Stratton
Charlotte Thatcher
Avery Updike
Ocianna Valenzuela
Annaleise Vanderpool
Madeline Williams
Taylor Wilson
*Phi Theta Kappa
Class of 2026 Nursing Society Officers
Taylor Wilson, President
Theresa Maki, Vice President
Annaleise Vanderpool, Secretary
Corinne Harpending, SAGA Representative
Award Recipients
Academic Excellence
Theresa Maki
Clinical Excellence
Eh Lay Paw
Pauline J. Kelley RN Nursing Scholarship
Taylor Wilson
Phi Theta Kappa
Andrew Geenty
Mickenzie Gryska
Corinne Harpending
Lorraine Hoff
Theresa Maki
Joy Morey
Order of Exercises
Processional
Pomp and Circumstance
Invocation
Reverend Cynthia Hale, MDiv
Welcoming Address
Dr. Terence Finley
President, SUNY Corning Community College
Opening Remarks
Taylor Wilson
Nursing Society Class President
Introduction of Guest Speaker
Theresa Maki
Nursing Society Class Vice President
Address to the Graduates
Shelley Dugas-Thomas, MSN, RN
Director of Nurse Education Remarks and Presentation of Awards
Krystal Jubilee, MSN, RN
Director of Nurse Education
Presentation of Pins
Deborah Beall
Associate Dean of Instruction
Division of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Professional Studies
Krystal Jubilee, MSN, RN
Director of Nurse Education
Lisa Palulmbo
Assistant Professor of Nursing Education
Shelley Dugas-Thomas
Assistant Professor of Nursing Education
International Code of Nurses
Class of 2026
Closing Remarks
Dr. Tony Wohlers
Vice President of Academic Affairs, SUNY Corning Community College
Benediction
Reverend Cynthia Hale, MDiv
Recessional
Music by: Justin Bieber - Never Say Never
Faculty of the Nurse Education Department
Deborah Beall, Associate Dean of Instruction,
Division of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Professional Studies
Krystal Jubilee, MSN, RN, Director of Nurse Education
Shelley Dugas-Thomas, MSN, RN
Jessica Gerrish, MSN, RN
Ashley Molina, MSN, RN
Lisa Palumbo, MSN, RN
Jill Purcell, MSN, RN
Clinical Instructors of the Nurse Education Department
| Freshman Instructors | Sophomore Instructors |
|---|---|
| Amie Burnett | Kelly Chapman |
| Lauren Dinger | Dawn Comfort |
| Jessica Gerrish | Shelley Dugas-Thomas |
| Kori Jones | Katie Harrell |
| Dawn Kaelin-Miller | Chris Nolan |
| Kendra Knapp | Dodi Owens |
| Amanda Kinsman | Jen VanDewark |
| Kasey McCracken | |
| Caitlin Moberg |
Nursing Simulation Lab
Ashley Molina, Coordinator
Jolene Campanelli
Isabella Durantini
Emilee Knapp
Lisa Palumbo
Jill Purcell
Pressly Dowler, Technical Operations
Nursing Learning Specialist
Sherrie Bazin
Nursing Tutor
Sabrina Jahan
Success Coach
Monique Rembert
Department Administrative Assistant
Joelle Van Skiver
Department Support Staff
Kernalia Andrews, Enrollment Advisor
International Code for Nurses
In the full knowledge of the obligations I am undertaking,
I promise to care for the sick with all the skill and understanding
I possess, without regard to race, creed, color, politics or social
status, sparing no effort to conserve life,
to alleviate suffering, and to promote health.
I will respect at all times the dignity and religious beliefs of the
patients under my care, holding in confidence all personal
information entrusted to me and refraining from any action
which might endanger life or health.
I will endeavor to keep my professional knowledge and skill at
the highest level and to give loyal support and cooperation
to all members of the health team.
I will do my utmost to honor the international code of ethics
applied to nursing and to uphold the integrity of the nurse.
Reception
Please join us for a reception and light hors d’oeuvres
on the first floor of the gymnasium immediately
following this evening’s ceremony.
All are invited.
Sponsored by
SUNY Corning Community College Nursing Society
and
SUNY Corning Community College Student Life
Special Thanks
To the family & friends of the Class of 2026
Thank you for all of their support
To the Nursing Class of 2027
Thank you for volunteering their time to help
And, especially,
To the Faculty and Staff of the
Nurse Education Department