From Left: (Back row) Jose Vieira, Andre Petrarca, Verlisa Smith, Shaquilah Dooley-Respiratory Care Club President, Melanie Deady, and Jason Holder. (Front row) Kaitlyn Poitras, Stephanie Velho, Tatiane Espada, Laysa Neto, Monica Carvalho, Rodney Ferreira, and Cheryl Ebbinghaus. (Not pictured): Nonja Borgella, Tamala Facas, and Danielle White.
Seventeen students from the 5th cohort of the Associate in Science degree program in Respiratory Care were the first graduates to participate in a traditional pinning ceremony. Working together the class created a ceremony that was very memorable. The pinning ceremony is a symbolic event serving as a transitional step when graduates begin their professional careers. The keynote speaker was Steven Trabucco, Manager of Respiratory Care at Landmark Hospital and a strong supporter of NEIT’s Respiratory Care program since its inception. Best of luck to the graduates.