RCC Respiratory Students Receive Pins and Recognition
LUMBERTON, NC (May 9, 2008) — Five students were honored during a pinning ceremony on Friday, May 9, to signify their successful completion of the Respiratory Therapy program. Family, friends, and faculty members filled the A.D. Lewis Auditorium to honor the students whose hard work, determination, and diligent efforts were being recognized. The students; Chris Bennett, Crystal Hunt, Marilyn Hammonds, Bryan Norris and Jessica Strong will receive an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy at the RCC curriculum graduation on May 15.
The guest speaker for the pinning ceremony was Christopher Meredith, Administrative Director of Respiratory Care Services at Cape Fear Valley Health System. In his address, Meredith encouraged the students to strive to make a difference in the healthcare field.
“Do not quit. Keep learning – be the positive influence at your job, at your home in every aspect that you can be,” stated Meredith.
Two special recognition awards were presented at the ceremony. The Highest GPA Award was presented to Marilyn Hammonds. Crystal Hunt was awarded the Outstanding Clinical Achievement Award for her exceptional performance in clinical rotations.
The students expressed their sincere appreciation to instructors and mentors; Kelli Heustess, Director of Respiratory Therapy, Gail Gane, Director of Clinical Education, Gary Blevins, Instructor and Dr. Charles Beasley, Medical Director, for all their encouragement and support provided through their endeavor. The event also featured a brief power-point compiled by the students highlighting their journey to achieving their educational goal.
In closing, the students acknowledged the clinical affiliates and their staff that readily opened their doors providing them superior training and instruction.
