GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College recognized 38 graduates from its Allied Health programs during a summer pinning ceremony hosted by the college’s Workforce Continuing Education Services department.
Programs Honor Nurse Aide and Phlebotomy Graduates
The ceremony celebrated students who completed Nurse Aide I and Phlebotomy programs, with graduates receiving both pins and certificates to mark their successful program completion. The traditional pinning represents a significant milestone in healthcare education.
“It is a symbol of the completion of your education and your entry into a healthcare profession,” WCC President Patty Pfeiffer told the graduates. “The world needs compassionate, skilled healthcare providers more than ever, and you have earned a place among them.”
Top Academic Performers Receive Special Recognition
Four graduates earned special honors for achieving the highest grade point averages in their respective programs:
Nurse Aide I Program:
- Katherine Solis-Diaz (Mount Olive)
- Chevelle Busby (Goldsboro)
- Kaylee Brock (Goldsboro)
Phlebotomy Program:
- Janet Wooley (Seven Springs)
Leadership Emphasizes Student Achievement
Renita Dawson, WCC Vice President of Workforce Continuing Education Services and Community Engagement, praised the graduates’ dedication during the ceremony.
“Today we celebrate not only the skills you’ve gained but the dedication, perseverance, and compassion you have shown along the way,” Dawson said. “You have earned the right to wear your pins with pride, and you will always be a part of the Bison family.”
Career Pathways and Certification Opportunities
Nurse Aide I graduates are now eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program exam, which is required for certification and placement on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry. Phlebotomy program graduates are prepared to sit for the National Phlebotomy Certification Examination.
Complete Graduate Roster
The 38 graduates represent communities across eastern North Carolina:
Dudley: Taryn Godwin-Knox (Phlebotomy), Tayla Ritkowski (Nurse Aide I)
Fremont: Taliyah Johnson (Phlebotomy), Kayla Royall (Nurse Aide I)
Goldsboro: Brianna Best, Kaylee Brock, Jamiyah Bunch, Chevelle Busby, Daysia Dukes, Matthew Foley, Mentha Garrett, Abigail Hackett, Ashley Henley, Rosalind Jaimes, Juliana Leon, Maria Loa-Gonzalez, Faye Morrison, Alexius Pigford, Alani Polentino, Latoya Raiford, Julianne Reyes, Breyden Stevens, MacKenzy Woodley (all Nurse Aide I); Maria Brito, Anehika Louis, Heather Phoenix Miller, Natail Miranda-Perez, Stephanie Newsome, Daniela Ponce, Isean Wilson (all Phlebotomy)
Mount Olive: Yierdelie Alexis, Amairani Cortes (both Phlebotomy), Katherine Solis-Diaz (Nurse Aide I)
Pikeville: Lyndsey Parnell (Nurse Aide I)
Pink Hill: Anadela Rodriquez-Tapia (Nurse Aide I)
Seven Springs: Janet Wooley (Phlebotomy)
Snow Hill: Chyna Burruss (Phlebotomy)
Wendell: Kayla Keyes (Phlebotomy)
Program Information
For more information about Wayne Community College’s Workforce Continuing Education Services Allied Health programs, contact Director of Allied Health Joyce Hamilton-Fleming at jahamilton-fleming@waynecc.edu or 919-739-6929, or Administrative Assistant Jimika Baker at jdbaker@waynecc.edu or 919-739-6935.
