Northwest Technology Center held its annual graduation ceremony for the practical nursing program before a packed house recently in the Seminar Room of NWTC-Alva. Nine students completed the practical nursing curriculum this past week and are ready for licensure testing in the upcoming months.

The graduates include Jesus Arizmendi, Chelsea Head, Jentrey Lancaster, Rustin Murrow, Maria Ramos, Jennifer Red Hat, Sarah Reed, Carla Smart and Katy Tanio. The students started the 11-month program in November of 2016. Instructors for the program are Tara Thomas, Karlea Irvin and Cindy Jones. The keyno...