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The fifth class of the Dental Assisting program at Isothermal Community College graduated recently.
A ceremony was held for the 16 graduates in the Student Center Gymnasium on the Spindale Campus.
The new graduates are Janet Aleman, Emily Alexander, Katelyn Bridges, Karmyn Deck, Madalyn Fleming, Bethany Hannon, Chloe Hardin, Bryce Johnson, Madalyn Jones, Destiny Lipscomb, Kinsley Mayse, Beth Owens, Emma Owens, Shelby Roane, Madalie Short, and Emma Taylor.
After a welcome by Dr. Margaret Annunziata, Isothermal's president, the National Anthem was performed by Sarah Bradley.
Beth Owens, one of the students, addressed the graduates and their guests.
Madalyn Jones was named Most Improved Dental Assistant (presented by Missy Alexander). Shelby Roane was awarded the Dental Radiography All Star (presented by Erica Pressley). Emily Alexander earned the Dental Materials All Star (presented by Dr. Deborah Marynak). Madalyn Fleming received recognition as Best All-Around Dental Assistant (presented by Melanie Bailey).
Program director Stacey Jenkins, faculty member Melanie Bailey, and Ava Yamouti, ICC's dean of Health and Public Services, presented the graduates with their pins, made several remarks, and led the class in the Dental Assistant Pledge. The group also watched a video of memories made during the past year.
Graduate Emily Alexander made closing remarks to the audience.
Dental assisting is a great career choice that pays well and has great stability and demand. The program only takes one year to complete. Dental assisting involves helping a dentist in skilled four-handed dentistry and graduates find employment in various types of dental offices.
For more information, contact the program's director, Stacey P. Jenkins, BSDH, RDH, CDA, at sjenkins@isothermal.edu or 828-395-4440.
