Terra celebrates fall nursing grads with Pinning Ceremony
Tracy Glass, of Oak Harbor, was among 14 recent graduates of the Terra State Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program who received their nursing pins during a ceremony Dec. 17 at the college. This is the fifth class to finish the program.

Sister Patricia Carter, Coordinator of Transfer and Articulation Services at Terra, was chosen by the graduating class to be the keynote speaker. She had previously served as an instructor in the Terra nursing program.

“It has taken much dedication and perseverance for each of you to be able to sit here today,” Carter told the graduates.

“As you go forward in your profession, there are four core values that cannot be taught from a book or lecture. Empathy, firmness, commitment and professionalism are four essential values that you must take with you to give the best care possible.”

Graduates chose a special person to pin them. Most chose husbands, parents, or siblings. The graduates each received a Nightingale Lamp, which was lit by nursing faculty, and then the entire class recited the Nightingale Pledge.

Scholarship awardees
Owens Community College Foundation has awarded more than $119,075 in scholarships for the 2011-12 academic year to students for their outstanding achievements.

Scholarship awardees included:
• George D. Allesee Memorial Scholarship: Terri Leary and Stephen Zarich, of Pemberville, each received a $1,000 scholarship.

• Alumni Legacy Scholarship: Jessica Knallay, of Bradner, and Andrew Pinciotti, of Millbury, each received a $1,350 scholarship.

• The Andersons Scholarship: Travis Zunk, of Martin, received a $700 scholarship.

• President Daniel H. Brown Scholarship: Anne Malin, of Northwood, received a $750 scholarship.

• John Deere Scholarship: Mark Wasserman, of Millbury. received a $465 scholarship.

• Mary’s Scholarship: Sara Soltis, of Genoa, and Nicole VanNess, of Woodville, each received a $1,000 scholarship. Sarah Gerkensmeyer of Genoa received a $500 scholarship.

• Owens Community College Foundation Scholarship: Tammy Williams, of Genoa, received a $500 scholarship. 

• Owens Faculty Association Scholarship: Jakki Doering, of Graytown, received a $300 scholarship.

• Post-Secondary Option Book Scholarship: Taylor Hahn, of Oregon; Katherine Hegemier, of Pemberville, and Brandi Schimming, of Martin, each received a $450 scholarship.

• Edward and Linda Reiter Scholarship: Krista Underwood, of Elmore, received a $550 scholarship.

• The Art and Connie Smith Honors Scholarship: Andrew Hartke, of Oregon, received a $700 scholarship.

• Toledo Automobile Dealers Association Scholarship: Chad Blausey, of Genoa, received a $1,100 scholarship.

• Toledo Community Foundation – George and Luella Shoemaker Fund: Sue Keil, of Northwood, received a $500 scholarship.

• UPS Scholarship: Elizabeth DeAnda, of Clay Center; Jacalyn DeSelms, of Curtice, and Alexandra Hill, of Pemberville, each received a $500 scholarship.

• Matthew D. Winckowski Memorial Scholarship: Danielle Jacobs, of Oregon, received a $500 scholarship.

Graduate
Beth Gajdostick, of Oregon, earned a master of science degree in nursing from The University of Akron.

PHOTO CUTLINE:
Terra State Community College nursing graduates recite the Nightingale Pledge.

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