Nursing Graduates Honored at Virtual Pinning Ceremony

May 25, 2020
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by SUNY WCC

May 25, 2020

Westchester Community College held its 41st Annual Nurse Pinning Ceremony, honoring 28 graduates of its Nursing A.A.S. Program. Over 90 attendees gathered online to view the long-standing tradition of initiating new nurses with the symbolic pinning ceremony.

“Our Nursing graduates are ready to take their place among the ranks of heroes,” said Dr. Belinda Miles, President of Westchester Community College. “This graduating class in particular has demonstrated a vigilance and strength in their commitment to nursing. There has never been a more critical time for such accomplished graduates to enter the healthcare field.”

The Award for Clinical Excellence was presented to Ishal Warriach and Lydia Loudig was named the Curriculum Award winner.

The May 2020 Nursing A.A.S. program graduates are:

  • Talita Acciari
  • Leah Briody
  • Thesa Canete
  • Rosa Cardoso
  • Danielle Carpenter
  • Rosalind Chan
  • Liam Doran
  • Brice Gooden
  • Abigail Egginton
  • Deanna Elardo
  • Ashley Franzese
  • Jennifer Fung
  • Philip Guastella
  • Brianne Intravaia
  • Lydia Loudig
  • Kristine Lynch
  • Caroline Mancuso
  • Stephen Schiff
  • Frank Surace
  • Henry Poma Vasquez
  • Ishal Warriach
  • Darrow Wilson
  • and six graduates who requested to be credited anonymously

This newest class of nursing graduates can go on to work directly in the field to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic with a limited permit that is allowing new nursing graduates to begin working for 180 days after completing their academic and clinical requirements but before taking the NCLEX nursing licensure examination. Earlier this year, 21 December 2019 graduates from the Westchester Community College Nursing A.A.S. Program sat for the NCLEX and passed the nursing licensure examination on their first attempt.

View the recorded version of the 41st annual Nurse Pinning Ceremony on our YouTube channel.

About Westchester Community College

Westchester Community College is the largest higher education institution in the county, serving over 24,000 full-time, part-time Workforce Development and continuing education students. Students pursue over 60 degree and certificate programs on a beautiful 218-acre campus, at 7 conveniently located extension centers, and online. Westchester Community College reflects the rich diversity of its region, and was the first SUNY campus to be designated an Hispanic Serving Institution.

About Westchester Community College

Westchester Community College provides over 31,000 full-time and part-time students with an education taught by award-winning faculty at one of the most affordable tuition rates in New York State. WCC offers more than 60 degree and certificate programs, including innovative programs in such high-demand fields as cybersecurity, health information technology, respiratory therapy, and digital filmmaking. The college reflects the rich diversity of its region and was the first SUNY campus to be designated a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Westchester Community College Foundation

Since its founding in 1969, Westchester Community College Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) has raised funds to meet college and student needs not covered by public funds, distributing over $2 million in scholarships annually. Through its fundraising and programmatic activities, the Foundation supports the college’s efforts to provide access to quality education and skills for success.