The Butler County Community College’s nursing class of 2023 was recognized Thursday evening with a pinning ceremony held at Succop Theater.
The ceremony recognized 61 nurses graduating through the main campus. An additional 13 were recognized Friday evening on the college’s Brockway campus.
The total 74 nurses pinned is the largest number yet in the program’s 50-year history, according to coordinator of news and media content Bill Foley.
Hostensia Fotoh hugs a classmate before the 2023 nurses’ pinning ceremony held at the BC3 Succop Theater on Thursday evening. Submitted by BC3
The nursing class of 2023 walks out of the BC3 Succop Theater after the nurses’ pinning ceremony on Thursday evening. Submitted by BC3
Paige McKain lights a candle at the nursing class of 2023 pinning ceremony held at the BC3 Succop Theater on Thursday evening. Submitted by BC3
Nicholas Neupauer, Butler County Community College president, talks at the nursing class of 2023 pinning ceremony held at Succop Theater on Thursday evening. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Some of the graduating nurses listen to the speakers at the nursing class of 2023 pinning ceremony held at Succop Theater on Thursday evening. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Patricia Annear, Dean of Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health, gives introductions at the Nursing class of 2023 pinning ceremony held at Succop Theater on Thursday evening. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Guest speaker Paul McNulty, president of Grove City College, talks at the nursing class of 2023 pinning ceremony held at Succop Theater on Thursday evening. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Belinda Richardson, provost and vice president for academic affairs, talks at the nursing class of 2023 pinning ceremony held at Succop Theater on Thursday evening. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle