Nursing graduates honored with pinning ceremony

nursing students
May 19, 2026

Northeast Texas Community College honored the Associate Degree Nursing Class of 2026 during a pinning ceremony held Friday, May 15 at 2 p.m. in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The event celebrated the graduates 91Ƭ ’ completion of the nursing program and their transition into the healthcare profession. photos from the event.

91Ƭ “These students have worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone, 91Ƭ ” said Dr. Charla Denman, Director of Nursing Programs. 91Ƭ “They have demonstrated compassion, resilience, and a true commitment to caring for others. We are proud to welcome them into the nursing profession and know they will make a positive impact in the communities they serve. 91Ƭ ”

In addition to pinning the graduates, several special awards were given:

  • Victoria Murphy, Service Excellence Award
  • Jason LaRue, Daisy Award (Student)
  • Jami Baker, Daisy Award (Faculty)

Graduates included:

valedictorian
  • Aniah Allen 91Ƭ – Honor SocietyOscar Arellanos
  • Brittany Austin 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Tobi Beckham 91Ƭ – Top 10/Honor Society
  • Danyl Black-Whitaker
  • Erica Blalock 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Jordan Blue 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Jettia Bradley 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Courtney Burns 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Shawna Cobbins 91Ƭ – Top 10/Honor Society
  • Heide Contreras 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Rebekah Contreras 91Ƭ – Salutatorian, Top 10/Honor Society
  • Kayla Cuellar 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Kenna Czapla 91Ƭ – Top 10/Honor Society
  • Karina Delacruz 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Heba Dmairi 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Shatozia Dotson 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Bliss Fields
  • Quatashila Godlock 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Natalie Hathaway 91Ƭ – Valedictorian, Top 10/Honor Society
  • Embriana Hendricks 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Jennifer Henley 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • DaMeaka Hoyle 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Ariana Huff 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Jamecia Hurd
  • Chasity Jackson 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Audrey Johns 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • LaKesha Jones 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Kati Lancaster 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Kimberly Land
  • Jason LaRue 91Ƭ – Top 10/Honor Society
  • Carlie Marquez 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Celeste Martinez
  • Janette Martinez 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Kyra Mason 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Detricia McKinley 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Cicely Moore 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Valeria Moreno 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Maci Morgan 91Ƭ – Top 10/Honor Society
  • Victoria Murphy
  • Sandra Netro 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Yesenia Perez 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Rebecca Potter 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Collin Redfearn 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Trinity Ridenour 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Lissette Rodriguez 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Christopher Rosbrough 91Ƭ – Top 10/Honor Society
  • Shayley Sams
  • Heather Shipley 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Allie Smith-Honor Society
  • Lizbeth Tavares 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Destinee Thomas 91Ƭ – Top 10/Honor Society
  • Shamaurie Thomas 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Gracie Thompson 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Brandi Ward 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Britanica Watkins
  • Rhonda Wilkerson
  • Meggan Wofford 91Ƭ – Top 10/Honor Society
  • Ashtyn Womack
  • Kelly Worley 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Anna Zachary 91Ƭ – Honor Society
  • Myriam Zambrano 91Ƭ – Honor Society