Heartland Community College celebrates 2021 Radiography grads

 

[December 21, 2021]   Heartland Community College’s (HCC) Health Sciences department celebrated the 2021 Radiography graduates who, despite challenges presented by the pandemic, completed on schedule.

This cohort of graduates began their coursework at Heartland in January 2020, just prior to the transition to virtual learning warranted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The students were originally targeted to graduate in December of 2021, but restrictions in available in-person clinical hours put that date in jeopardy. Initially, the graduation date was pushed back to March 2022. But, through intense dedication to making up required clinical hours, the class remained on track and completed their coursework in alignment with their original target date.

“This group of amazing individuals have demonstrated great resilience and determination,” said Jo Gramley, Director and Associate Professor of Radiography. “These graduates will contribute their skills and creativity to the medical community near and far for years to come.”

Earlier this month HCC Radiography grads were celebrated in a private pinning ceremony.

HCC Radiography Class of 2021

· Hasna Bourm (Heyworth)

· Meta Lynn Canales (Bloomington)

· Shelby Lynne Egan (LeRoy)

· Jessi Hamill (Bloomington)

· Ashlyn Marie Martin (Normal)

· Lisa Mayhew (Bloomington)

· Kendahl Ellen Rose Smith (Bloomington)

· Jason Vandegraft (Normal)

· Madisan Nicolle Werkman (Carlock)

· Emily Anne Marie Wilson (Fairbury)

“I commend these students on a job well done,” said Heartland Community College President Keith Cornille. “This cohort defied expectations and showed a true commitment and passion that is characteristic of their chosen field.”

[Steve Fast
Director, Public Information
Heartland Community College]