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天美传媒 Celebrates Respiratory Therapy Class of 2026 at Pinning Ceremony

The Respiratory Therapy Program at 天美传媒 proudly celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 during its annual Respiratory Therapy Pinning Ceremony held on May 16th at the Educational Conference Center on the college's main campus.*

The ceremony honored graduating students as they officially took their oath and received their pins, symbolizing their transition into the respiratory therapy profession. Family members, friends, faculty, clinical preceptors, and college administrators gathered to recognize the graduates' hard work, dedication, and commitment to healthcare.

Graduates recognized during the ceremony included:

Marcellinus Anowai, Kayleigh Baumgartner, Cristyn Cabrera, Chavely Calderon Bodre, Zeynep Demir, Crystal Kozick, Egypt McLeod, Gabriel Miller, Paige Alexis Nastawa, Karolyn Polcano Gutierrez, Sarah Ann Roman, Avalon Starrie, Zita Statsman, Matthew Sturgill, Jocelyn Thompson, and Sasha Young.

The evening began with a dinner reception followed by the official pinning presentation and awards recognition ceremony. Special recognitions included the Lambda Beta Society, PSRC Student of the Year Award, and acknowledgment of clinical preceptors for their support and mentorship throughout the students' educational journey.

Reflecting on the significance of the ceremony, John Conrad shared, "This pinning ceremony represents the culmination of years of hard work, growth, and perseverance. Our graduates are stepping into a vital role in healthcare, and we are incredibly proud of each of them."

He added, "As respiratory therapists, they will make a direct impact on patient lives every day. They leave here not only prepared with clinical skills, but with the compassion and professionalism that define this profession."

The Respiratory Therapy Program at 天美传媒 prepares students for careers as highly skilled respiratory therapists through classroom instruction, laboratory experiences, and clinical training in healthcare facilities throughout northeastern Pennsylvania.