Brooklyn Willis
John A. Logan College celebrated its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) graduates with a pinning ceremony Thursday, March 6. Recently pinned graduate Brandy Blackwell smiled as she rejoined her family in the crowd, while Michael Croteau, a graduating student of the CNA program, shared an emotional moment after the ceremony. The pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition in nursing, symbolizing the transition from student to healthcare professional. Photos by Brooklyn Willis / The Volunteer