MILTON - Parents, spouses and part- and full-time employees were among the members of the graduating class of the Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center's 24-month, part-time program. A commencement program was held at the United Lutheran Church, Sunbury.
Carol Barbarich, program director, presented awards to three students. Jeffrey Benjamin, of Bloomsburg, received the achievement award for scoring the highest on a standardized achievement test.
Aubrey McAllister, of Williamsport, received the Sally Crouse-Singer Maternal/Child Nursing Award. Sponsored by CSIU Executive Director Dr. Kevin Singer in his wife's name, the award honors Mrs. Singer's parents for providing support and guidance while she pursued her education and career in nursing.
Lori Snyder, of Muncy, received an award for perfect attendance, and was the recipient of the Brittany Mook Memorial Nursing Award, sponsored by family and friends of Brittany Mook. The award recognizes a part-time nursing graduate for his/her hard work, enthusiasm and dedication to the field of nursing. Snyder was also chosen by the class to be the student speaker.
Graduates are: Jeffery Benjamin, Bloomsburg; Kymberly Browne, Lewisburg; Maribel Cronin, Catawissa; Lisa Engelke, Mount Carmel; Mirinda Hoyles, Selinsgrove; Jennifer Karge, Sunbury; Shelby Klingman, Sunbury; Aubrey McAllister, Williamsport; Anna Neidig, Williamsport; Jamie Northrup, Williamsport;; Kasey Roedts, Montoursville; Lori Snyder, Muncy; Sabina Tuorto, Orangeville; Heather Wolfinbarger, Bloomsburg; Eryn Young, Sunbury, and Erin Zerby, Lock Haven.