HCC honors nursing graduates

HCC’s Nursing graduates gathered for the college's annual pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 29. Pinning symbolizes entrance into the profession; a proud moment for the students pictured, right.

During Nursing Week, the traditional Nursing Awards Luncheon, attended by Holyoke Mayor Michael J. Sullivan, honored the achievements of the graduates. The following students received awards:

Janet Hanifin             Kay Scully Award for Outstanding Performance in Academic & Clinical Nursing

Marissa Lourake       Nurse Faculty Award for Excellence in Clinical Nursing

Lyudmila Melnichuk   Heritage Hall Gerontology Clinical Excellence Award

Rose Ndiritu              Nurse Faculty Award for Excellence in Clinical Nursing by an LPN

Sarah Theriaque       Nurse Faculty Award for Compassionate Care

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