Allied Health Pinnings 2024 – 2025 School year

PRCC Respiratory Care program – December 2024

Graduates of the Respiratory Care program at Pearl River Community College’s Forrest County Campus received their diplomas and pins during a ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Forrest County Campus in Hattiesburg. 

A group of students and faculty members poses together indoors, dressed in professional and semi-formal attire. They are positioned in two rows, with some seated and others standing behind them. The backdrop features the Pearl River Community College logo, adorned with a festive arrangement of gold, white, and maroon balloons. A decorated Christmas tree is visible on the left, adding a celebratory atmosphere to the scene. Everyone is smiling warmly, reflecting a joyful and inclusive spirit.

They are from left: Seated – Olivia Skye Ahlers of Kiln, Rebecca Carolyn Robinson of Greenville, Abigail Nicole Short of Poplarville, Erika Gabrielle Hawkins of Magee, India Aliah Edwards of Sumrall and Kali Marie Petro of Gulfport. Standing – Frances Wright, Program Director; Becky Stephens, Instructor; Kristy Kadijah Triplett of Pascagoula, Caleb Reece Daniels of Petal, Elijah Michael Barela of Gulfport, Misael Benjamin Romero of Purvis, Isabella Grace Patterson of Moselle, Krysten D’Lynn Beech of Ellisville, Emma Marie Patterson of Moselle and Casey Mallett, Director of Clinical Education/Instructor.  

Barela was selected as outstanding student and Clinical Excellence of the year award, Romero received the top academic award, Barela and Romero graduated with special honors, and Edwards, Emma Marie Patterson, Isabella Grace Patterson, and Triplett graduated with honors. 

Program Director Frances Wright and Instructors Casey Mallett and Becky Stephens pin graduates.

PRCC Surgical Technology Program – December 2024

Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Pearl River Community College’s Forrest County Campus received their diplomas and pins during a ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Forrest County Campus in Hattiesburg. 

A group of students and faculty gather for a pinning ceremony in a festive setting. The students are dressed in professional attire, wearing white lab coats, while faculty members stand alongside them in formal and semi-formal clothing. Behind them is a Pearl River Community College backdrop decorated with a balloon arch in gold, white, and maroon. A beautifully adorned Christmas tree with red and gold ornaments is visible to the left, enhancing the holiday atmosphere. The group exudes pride and joy as they celebrate this significant milestone.

They are from left: Sitting – Jimesha Russell of Philadelphia, Sarah Rawls of Poplarville, Melissa Parimon of Beaumont, Krishunna Walker of Pascagoula, Madison Chapman of Jackson, Sarah Bradley of Waynesboro and Alivia Rushing of Tylertown. Standing – Daysha Wilson of Columbia, Justin Lee of Sumrall, Victoria Ladner of Poplarville, Jeannie Koenig of Carriere, Madison Hitt of Columbia, Jena Larriviere of Mandeville, La., Josefine Aultman of Sumrall, Georganna Allen of Summitt, Rebecca Watson of Laurel Aalaiyah Backstrom of Philadelphia, Braeden Myers of Hattiesburg, and Darielle McSwain of Richton. 

Lee was presented with the Outstanding Clinical Award. Program Director is Tammy Allhoff. Instructors are Monika Phillips, Misty Lucas and Deidre Brumfield.  

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Each community college president is asked to bring two (2) wrapped door prizes, minimum value of $50 each. We will have a station set up at the conference for you to drop off the door prizes.

Each community college is asked to provide name tags for their Board members, administration, and staff attending the conference.