Graduates of JCC's Nursing Program Pinned, Spring 2025

Jefferson Community College (JCC) held its annual Pinning Ceremony for graduates of the College’s nursing program on May 15, 2025, in the McVean Student Center Gymnasium. Fifty-four (54) candidates for the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in nursing were eligible to take part in this special program.

The “Pinning Ceremony” is a time-honored tradition at all institutions of higher education that offer degrees in nursing. The ceremony is symbolic of the transition from a student to entry into nursing as a profession. The pin is designed to be unique to each school of nursing. After being “pinned”, each student recites Florence Nightingale’s pledge. 

During the Pinning Ceremony, JCC nursing students were honored for their outstanding achievements with the presentation of various awards. 

The Excellence in Nursing Award, bestowed upon an individual who demonstrates dedication, excellence and passion for the profession of nursing, was awarded to Courtney T. Marzo of Evans Mills. 

The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Award, established to honor a senior nursing student who exemplifies excellence in caring and providing service to the sick, was awarded to two graduates - Trinity L. Molnar of Chaumont and Corinne C. Martin of Watertown. 

Makayla F. Norrs of Boonville is the recipient of the Marion Brennan Personal Growth in Nursing Award, bestowed upon an individual who perseveres in the nursing program while overcoming many personal challenges along the way.

Rebekah L.T. Hare of Adams Center is the recipient of the Samaritan Medical Center HEART Award which recognizes a student who consistently incorporates compassion and comfort measures during his/her care for patients.

The STAR Award in Memory of Dr. Walter S. Atkinson, bestowed upon an individual who has demonstrated clinical and academic excellence and has consistently performed at the highest level, was awarded to Sabrina Ciambra of Watertown.   

Alanna M. Hough of Theresa, a freshman nursing student, received the Bill and Kate McBride Family Nursing Award bestowed upon an individual who exemplifies merit in education, hard work, and self-sufficiency, values upheld by the McBride family. 

Nursing students who graduated with academic distinction include members of JCC’s Tau Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society - Somer Jean Burnham of Lowville, Rebekah L.T. Hare of Adams Center, and Kimberly Faye Stone of Fort Drum. In addition, Stone participated in Jefferson’s optional Honors Program and graduated with distinction after successfully completing its requirements.

First row (sitting, l-r): Clara R. Cruz of Calcium, Andrea M. Janaro of Dexter, Oma Mohanroy of South Ozone Park, Faith M. Moseley of Richland, Felicity Roberts of Alexandria Bay, Kassidy M. Hunt of Watertown

Second row (l-r): Corinne C. Martin of Watertown, Courtney T. Marzo of Evans Mills, Madison G. Hoover of Philadelphia, Sonia M. Pitkin of Watertown, Cindy S. Gay of Watertown

Third row (l-r): Anna Marie S. Stout of Brier Hill, Rebekah L.T. Hare of Adams Center, Kaialee K. Palmer of Fort Drum, Nicole M. Distefano of Watertown, Britney L. Daniels of Antwerp, Grayce A.B. Ulrich of Carthage

Fourth row (l-r): Andrea C. Heatherly of Watertown, Jolee A. Machia of Watertown, Kylie R. Grant of Watertown, Makayla F. Norrs of Boonville

Fifth row (l-r): Charlize J. Haddow of Dexter, Michaela M. Call of Antwerp, Kathryn A. Giovanelli of New Hyde Park, Heather L. Sullivan of Copenhagen, Zackary M. Scott of Watertown, Trinity L. Molnar of Chaumont, Samantha L. Smith of Clayton

Sixth row (l-r): Katelynn M. Robinson of Watertown, Eleanor Erardi of Watertown, Kathryn M. Furnia of Watertown, Emily Ballou of Watertown, Toni Denner of LaFargeville, Somer Burnham of Lowville, Brynn Delaney of Philadelphia

Seventh row (l-r): Rachael E. Hudson of Lacona, Lily Dupee of Dexter, Devin T. Cohan of Evans Mills, Carly L. Piercey of Ogdensburg, Evonne Nyarko of Watertown, Eloise G. Haynes of Adams

Eight row (l-r): Kimberly F. Stone of Fort Drum,  Mckenna C. Ford of Fort Drum, Tara D. Center of Watertown, Abigayle M. Buck of Glen Park, Zoe R. Kondravy of Black River, Cassandra M. Van Brocklin of Alexandria Bay

Ninth row (l-r): Nathan E. Snow of Dexter, Sabrina Ciambra of Watertown, Brittani N. Tannehill of Fort Drum

Top row (l-r): Fiona E. Strife of Watertown, Randi N. Gallamore of Philadelphia, Nallya O.C. Neme of Fort Drum, Tricia Boland of Colton