Friday, December 13, 2024

Media Presentation and Processional

 

Welcome and Introductions
Cherlynn Bennett, ‘85
President, Ball State University Nursing Alumni Society

 

Welcome from the Class
Ashley Ann Cornelius, Secretary
December 2024 Baccalaureate Nursing Class

 

Guest Speaker
Suzanne Sell
Assistant Clinical Lecturer School of Nursing

 

Class Pledge
Brooklyn Laurenne LaMar, Vice President
Erick Arreola-Teran, Parliamentarian
December 2024 Baccalaureate Nursing Class

 

Presentation and Pinning of Nursing Students
Melissa Matthews, ‘05
Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing and Graduate Programs Director. School of Nursing

Kari May, BS ‘14, MS ‘19
Assistant Clinical Lecturer, School of Nursing

DeLisa Flynn, ‘04
Associate Clinical Lecturer of Nursing and Baccalaureate Programs Director, School of Nursing

 

Remarks from the Class President
Mary Catherine Jachim, President
December 2024 Baccalaureate Nursing Class

 

Presentation of the Ball State University Outstanding Nursing Student
Cherlynn Bennett, ‘85
President, Ball State University Nursing Alumni Society

 

Closing Remarks
Laila Buck-Adams, Treasurer
December 2024 Baccalaureate Nursing Class

 

Recessional
Please remain seated until the class has completed the recessional.

 

Baccalaureate Nursing Program Graduating Class of December 2024

Class Officers

Mary Catherine Jachim – President
Brooklyn Laurenne LaMar – Vice President
Ashley Ann Cornelius – Secretary
Laila Buck-Adams – Treasurer
Erick Arreola-Teran – Parliamentarian

 

Yesenia Amaro Guzman
Briyah Yaelle Badgley
Riley Keith Blackford
Eva J. Bosell
Brianni’ Aniece Bush
Adrianna Dawn Clark
Alexi M. Curts
Morgan T. Eldridge
Cassie Lynn Fitzgerald
Marigrace Elizabeth France
Madison Ann Holland
Ashlee Danielle House
Kyle Corbin Hummel
Alexis D. James
Alexis Victoria Knight
Mia Gladys Lopez
Harlee M. Masavage
Olivia T. Nguyen
Joseph M. Nuckols
Alannah Elizabeth Joyce Pollen
Alyssa Bree Riall
Nataly Rivera
Meaghan Michele Schulz
Allison Ann Shuffitt
Landria C. Smoot
Jazmyne Hope Spencer
Jewel M. Stephenson
Caden Noel Swayze
Casie Tharp
Lydia Nicole Trimpe
JaLynn Selena Marie West
Krista Nicole Young

 

Interpretation of the Pin

The gold pin or medal, which nursing baccalaureate program graduates will wear, incorporates elements of the Ball State University brand. The pin is symbolic of the nurse in the practice of the profession of nursing.
Beneficence, the statue in the brand mark and on Ball State’s campus, is symbolic of the Ball family’s philanthropic contributions to the state, the community, and particularly to the education of young people.

The pin represents:

Knowledge gained in the pursuit of an education and to be gained as the individual continues to grow personally and professionally in the pursuit of the chosen career
Love gained through understanding and appreciation of the democratic process, the dignity of humanity, and the mutual respect of individuals
Loyalty given to the school, family, and colleagues and to be given to the employer in the pursuit of the practice of the profession
Charity given to all, whether they be neighbors, friend, or client and to be given in the application of the art of nursing.
These characteristics are the art and science of nursing.

Graduates:
The alumni and faculty challenge you to wear your pin with pride; remember its symbolism – knowledge, love, loyalty, and charity; grow in your profession, and practice with integrity.

 

 

Ball State University Nursing Alumni Society 2024-2025 Board of Directors Officers

Cherlynn Bennett, ’85, President
Gary Huey, ’86, Vice President
Shane House, ’03, Secretary
Linda Siktberg, ’74, Treasurer

 

Class Advisors

Kari May, BS ‘14, MS ‘19
Assistant Clinical Lecturer, School of Nursing

DeLisa Flynn, ‘04
Associate Clinical Lecturer of Nursing and Baccalaureate Programs Director, School of Nursing