On Thursday, June 18th, STI hosted a drive by graduation for students and families of the Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, HVAC, Medical Assisting, Plumbing & Practical Nurse programs. The stage was set, excitement was in the air, and the weather fully cooperated! The facilities staff went above and beyond to set up and prepare for the event and to ensure the safe flow of traffic. Pat Illsley, STI Director, presented the diplomas to graduates who were accompanied by their family as they walked across the stage. Staff and faculty were present to congratulate students and to wish them well on the next chapter. During this unprecedented time, the graduates displayed dedication and strength in order to achieve their educational goals; traits that will no doubt serve them well as they embark on a new career!
Dr. Stephen Alves, Director of the LPN program, presented caps, pins, and diplomas to the Practical Nurse graduates as well as these awards:
Academic Excellence Award Hillary White
Clinical Excellence Award Katelyn Venture
Outstanding Vocational Student Toolship Brittany Nuby
Pat Illsley presented the following awards:
Southeastern Regional School Foundation Scholarship
Donahue Jabouin, Dental Assisting
Outstanding Vocational Student Toolship Awards
Kelly Connery, Cosmetology Aimee Medeiros, Dental Assisting Jesse Jaquins, Electricity Joao Neto, HVAC Sabrina Beaudry, Medical Assisting Louis Chendy Joseph, Plumbing
Federation Scholarships
Paige O’Connor, Cosmetology Donahue Jabouin, Dental Assisting Shaun Hamilton, Electricity James Grigaitis, HVAC Shakila Johnson, Medical Assisting Tomasz Nowakowski, Plumbing
Perfect Attendance Awards
Breanna Williams, Cosmetology Alyssa Alden, Dental Assisting Katherine Lewis, Dental Assisting Kayla Tavares, Dental Assisting Roden Brizard, Electricity James Grigaitis, HVAC Joao Neto, HVAC Patricia Driscoll, Plumbing
STI Excellence Awards
Roden Brizard, Electricity Tomasz Nowakowski, Plumbing
Dr. John Veale & Dr. Peter Veale Scholarships
Jessica Ribeiro, Dental Assisting Julia Rodier, Dental Assisting
Dr. Richard Guidoboni Scholarship
Katherine Lewis, Dental Assisting
ADAA Merit Scholar
Katherine Lewis, Dental Assisting
MVA Outstanding Post-Secondary Student
Susan McElhinney, Medical Assistant
Medical Assisting Instructors’ Awards
Meaghan Allen, Medical Assisting
Joseph E. Donovan Memorial Scholarship
Patricia Driscoll, Plumbing
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