JCC Holds Annual White Coat Ceremony for First Year Nursing Students
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JCC Holds Annual White Coat Ceremony for First Year Nursing Students

Published: October 22, 2026

Jefferson Community College (JCC) held its annual White Coat Ceremony to welcome new students to the nursing program. During the White Coat Ceremony, students were robed with their first white coats, the traditional dress of nursing professionals. Student participation in the White Coat Ceremony affirms their commitment to a profession of compassion and service, using the knowledge and skills necessary to care for all in need. Jefferson’s nursing degree program is ranked #2 in New York State by Nursing Schools Almanac.

First-Year Jefferson Nursing Students receiving their White Coats

Staircase Left Side

First row (l-r): Natalie Ettinger, Lyons Falls, Sharatta Cooley, Carthage

Second row (l-r): Audrina Rodriguez, Fort Drum, Jenny Phelps, Watertown

Third row (l-r): Tamia Cooley, Carthage, Summer Schneider, Black River

Fourth row (l-r): Hannah Zornes, Watertown, Katelyn Bakhuyzen, Redwood, Kailey Montgomery, Sackets Harbor

Fifth row (l-r): Rocco Tuck, Clayton, Carleigh Pledger, Calcium, Alicia Barnett, Watertown

Sixth row (l-r): Macy Nelsen, Watertown, Hannah Morrill, Mannsville

Seventh row (l-r): LeeAnna Dimoulas, Natural Bridge, Grace McMillan, Fort Drum, Latrice Threats, Staten Island 

Eighth row (l-r): Briana Hinkley, Carthage, Nathaniel Otis, Dexter

Ninth row (l-r): Brooklyn Smith, Watertown, Ella Priestley, Philadelphia, Natalynn Schmitte, Watertown

Tenth row (l-r): Luke Charlton, Watertown, Emily Peck, Black River

Eleventh row (l-r): Breanna Wheeler, Altmar, Kenzie Raso, Watertown, Simeon Rush, Lowville

Top row (l-r): Kayla Hagenson, Constableville, Sage Stanford, Lowville

 

Staircase Right Side

First row (l-r): Gracie Highers, Carthage, Bethany Stanford, Black River

Second row (l-r): Alyshia Savage, Black River, Luna Gil, Calcium

Third row (l-r): Madison Lockwood, Watertown, Mckenzie Evans, Watertown

Fourth row (l-r): Eliza Nicol, Adams, Hallie Ault, Theresa, Tracy Salmon, Lowville

Fifth row (l-r): Lychelle Bagay, Watertown, Ashley Frana, Clayton

Sixth row: Brandy Montalvo, Sackets Harbor, Alexis Atanasov, Watertown, Emma Kittle, Evans Mills

Seventh row (l-r): Tayler Gackle, Watertown, Lindsay Johnson, Fort Drum

Eighth row (l-r): Scarlett Hawk, Black River, Mikel Gunn, La Fargeville, Emma Carey, Watertown

Ninth row (l-r): Elizabeth Salinas, Philadelphia, Natalie Dana, Watertown

Tenth row (l-r): Katharine Kolakowski, Watertown, Courtney Benson, Carthage, Jesse Campbell, Harrisville

Eleventh row (l-r): Peter Motichek, Watertown, Christina Loeffler, Carthage

Top row (l-r): Drew Eassa, Chaumont, Hannah Worden, Three Mile Bay, Hideki Jacobsen, Watertown

Unavailable for photo: Taylor Booth, Ellisburg, Yaimed Rivera, Fort Drum

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Pamela Dixon

Public Relations Department, Jefferson Community College, (315) 786-2392

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