Kishwaukee College nursing students were honored during a pinning ceremony on Wednesday, May 14, at the College. Kish recognized 24 students for completing the Registered Nursing program and presented each graduate with a special pin before family and friends during the ceremony.
The registered nursing graduates of Spring 2025 are Madolyn Bellah, Nicole Braasch, Keyle Brown, Foluke Esan, Amanda Gamauf, Leticia Garcia, Brent Gross, Xzaria Hansbrough, Leslie Hernandez, Melissa Huneke, Jasmine Kemp, Destiny Kennedy, Tasha Kimble, Michele Lidren, Kylie Mapes, Tyniya Patterson, Jacob Pierce, Alicia Salgado, Emily Stewart, Carly Summers, Abigail Taylor, Krystal Torres, Morgan Tuttle and Morgan Widick.
Brown, Esan, Gross, Hernandez, Kimble, Lidren, Mapes, Stewart, Summers, Taylor and Torres were recognized as Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honors Society members. Keyle Brown was named the Spring 2025 Outstanding Student. In her address, Brown acknowledged the perseverance of her graduating class.
“I want to acknowledge the sacrifice and determination it took to reach this point,” Brown said. “These past two years, though demanding, have been deeply rewarding. The growth, the connections, the support — we will carry it all forward. No matter where we go from here, we have earned our place in this field.”
The ceremony included an address from Barbara Leach, Vice President of Instruction, and Angela Delmont, Director of Nursing. Delmont shared the significance of pinning ceremonies as the graduates take the next step in their college or career journeys.
“As the Director of Nursing, I am filled with a sense of pride and admiration for each of you sitting here tonight,” Delmont said. “The pinning ceremony marks a significant milestone in your journey. It’s not just a celebration of your academic accomplishments, but a testament to your passion to serve, your resilience in facing challenges, and your readiness to step into the noble profession of nursing.”
During the ceremony, each graduate was pinned by a friend or family member who supported the student or acted as a mentor while completing the program.
The Registered Nursing program at Kishwaukee College prepares students to become fully licensed registered nurses in Illinois. Learn more about Kish’s Registered Nursing program at kish.edu/nursing.