HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, paid tribute today to the accomplishments of 90 students who celebrated their graduation from the nursing program at the Harrisburg Campus.

The pinning ceremony, marking the students' completion of the program, took place this evening at the Equine Arena at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.

Several students earned special recognition at the ceremony. Barbara M. Zimmerman won the Adele S. Birx Award for outstanding achievement in nursing practice, and Catherine A. Koons received the James P. and Linda M. Lupia Award for Leadership for her superior leadership qualities in the clinical practice of nursing.

Bridget L. Baker garnered the Dauphin County Medical Society Award for Clinical Excellence, for her communication, assessment,documentation and technical skills. Michelle M. Zedonis took the Spirit of Nursing Award-U.S. Army, exemplifying the spirit of nursing through community and professional involvement, leadership and academic excellence.

Roxann C. Conrad and Pauline Mudacumura both received the Nursing Faculty Awards for Exemplary Nursing Practice, each exemplifying professionalism in the classroom and clinical areas and Jordan W. Tiller won the District 15 Award from the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association for patient advocacy, professionalism and effective communication skills.

HACC's nursing program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission. Graduates, who hold associates' degrees in nursing, sit for their state licensure exam to become registered nurses--RNs. HACC's pass rate for the exam is between 97 and 100%.

With nurses in high demand, most graduates have jobs waiting for them after completing the HACC nursing program. Most stay within a 25-mile radius of the HACC campus they attended, thus enhancing the quality of health care in the area.

Students earning their pin as graduate nurses include:

ADAMS COUNTY
New Oxford - Christina L. Staub.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Camp Hill - Tammy M. Cassell, Bethann Cline, Emily R. Schaefer, Kimberly A. Shakespeare, Sasha M. Shenck. Carlisle - Bridget L. Baker, Hannah L. Myers, Tanya J. Swartz, Lauren N. Thomas, Jessica N. Witmer. Enola - Jennifer L. Gelotte. Lemoyne - Pamela S. DeHaven.

Mechanicsburg - Melissa A. Barr, Jennifer L. Case, Gillian M. Covert, Cleta M. Dolinger, Brian T. Erickson, Peggy A. Leydig, Susan E. Poland. New Cumberland - Lauralie F. Brock, Michele A. Fieman, Jordan W. Tiller, Pamela M. Zeigler. Newburg - Fawn M. Wright. Newville - Heidi E. Ebersole.

Shippensburg - Judith L. Blosser, Pamela Lombard.

DAUPHIN COUNTY
Dauphin - Gladys J. Howlett.

Elizabethville - Kendra L. Benoit, Jessica J. Gentile. Grantville - Rebecca S. Britton. Halifax - Denise D. Broeckel, LaRay Croutharmel.

 Harrisburg - Cathleen M. Barrett, Kathryn D. Dietz, Ruth E. Flynn, Rochelle J. Grogan, Virginia C. Halty, Amy N. Hershey, Leslie R. Irvis, Bernice D. Kent, Tara L. Kohn, Jessica A. Ogwal- Page, Laura L. Pail, Michelle Ramos, Vanesa R. Richardson, Janice B. Rosenberg, Angela M. Strauch, Shannon J. Weges, Michelle M. Zedonis.

Hummelstown - Stefanie L. Crist, Tiffany J. Jarmuzek, Pauline N. Mudacumura, Jessica R. O'Brien, Heather R. Riddle, Michael H. Theal. Lykens - Kristie S. Bingaman.

Middletown - Ellie J. Brown, Roxann C. Conrad, Debbie F. Gordon. Millersburg - Kiley K. Klinger, Jenna L. Matter, Anna M. Shumaker.

Steelton - Rona L. Beaden.

JUNIATA COUNTY
McAlisterville - Laura A. Schrack.

Mifflintown - Barbara M. Zimmerman. Port Royal - Melissa L. Coldren.

Richfield - Kathi J. Lenig.

 LEBANON COUNTY
Lebanon - Monica R. Cascarino, Catherine A. Koons, Darlene. F. Weaver, Melissa D. Woods.

MIFFLIN COUNTY
Burnham - Shaunna R. Snook.

PERRY COUNTY
Duncannon - Gina M. Saltzburg.

Loysville - Peggy L. Reininger.

Marysvlle - Lavonne R. Harvey.

Millerstown - Alison F. Ross.

New Bloomfield - Roseanne L. Wheatly.

Newport - Jennifer M. Book.

SNYDER COUNTY
Port Trevorton - Michelle L. Heim.

YORK COUNTY
Dillsburg - Rochelle M. Richard.

Dover - Sonya Glenny. Glen Rock - Tanya T. Thorsan.

Lewisberry - Cindy L. Amtower, Kathleen A. Leitenberger.

New Cumberland - Kimberly L. Gingrich.

Wellsville - Cathleeen V. Holmes.

York - Carley R. Strathmeyer.

York Haven - Suzan K. Horton.