Alvin Community College nursing students recently had a pinning ceremony for Associate Degree and Vocational Nursing at the ACC Gym on May 8.
The Spring 2024 ADN class included 48 graduates while the LVN class included 20 graduates.
The Nurse Pinning ceremony includes the graduates receiving their pin, the lighting of the ceremonial lamps and reciting the Nurse’s Pledge.
Each of the graduates also had an opportunity to thank their families and friends for their support as well as thanking the ACC faculty for their role in earning their degree.

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Associate Degree Nursing graduate Olivia Blanchard, left, waves to loved ones during the Nurse Pinning ceremony on May 8.
 
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Vocational Nursing graduates waved to love ones during the processional of the Nurse Pinning ceremony on May 8.
 
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Vocational Nursing student Nadine Anglea Tanglao, center, gives one of the student addresses during the Nurse Pinning ceremony on May 8. Joining here were Associate Degree Nursing students Gabriel Lorica, left and Ashley McFadden.
 
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Vocational Nursing graduate Jacqueline Zuniga, right, waves to loved ones while receiving her pin from LVN director Tori McTaggart during the Nurse Pinning ceremony on May 8.
 
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Vocational Nursing graduate Michelle Baty, left, lights the ceremonial lamp for Associate Degree Nursing graduate Sa’Lerial Williams during the Nurse Pinning ceremony on May 8.