Butler Nursing Program Commemorates Fall 2024 Graduates

December 17, 2024
Press Release

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Butler Community College’s nursing department celebrated 67 new graduates at their bi-annual Nurses Pinning Ceremony on Friday, December 13, at the El Dorado Performing Arts Center.

Dr. Kim Krull, president of Butler Community College, encouraged graduates to recognize their family and friends for their support before thanking the class. “It takes special people to do the work you do. Thank you for making [the] commitment to this tremendous profession. You stand on the verge of being leaders and innovators, and you bring us hope and inspiration,” said Krull.

Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Janet Schueller addressed the audience while recognizing the graduates’ dedication to the program. “The nursing faculty and I thank them for being leaders who invest themselves in promoting quality and hope they continue to promote exceptional nursing leadership in a positive way for the communities they serve.”

“Nursing school doesn’t just test your knowledge, it tests your determination, your stamina and your motivation,” said Jesse Reed, Class President and KU BSN Graduate. His speech sparked laughter as he reminisced about the memories and challenges the class faced together. "Today we aren’t just graduates, we’re at the final step to becoming nurses, and that’s not just a title, it’s a calling.”

Graduate Chasity Hendershot and faculty member Shane Greene each received the 2024 DAISY Award. The DAISY Award is a national award which recognizes students and educators who demonstrate excellent nursing attributes.

Twelve graduates also completed Butler’s partnership program with the University of Kansas, earning their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from KU and their associate degree from Butler simultaneously.

The ceremony is available online at https://www.butlercc.edu/BCTVplus or on the BCTV+ app.

Fall 2024 Nursing Graduates by Hometown:

Andover

Crystal Garrett
Taylor McGlothlin
Savanna Medina – KU BSN Graduate

Atlanta

Sydnie Rosenberger

Augusta

Kathy Griffith
Laurie Scott – BSNA Treasurer

Bel Aire

Theron Maddox

Belle Plaine

Emma George
Ashely Southern

Burden

Madelyn Perez

Derby

Melissa Benson
Jaedyn Igo – KU BSN Graduate
Afshan Khan-Murray
BreAnna Martinez – BSNA President, KU BSN Graduate
Cheyenne Thomas

El Dorado

Amos Morningstar – Class Vice President, KU BSN Graduate, DAISY Nominee

Eureka

Chasity Hendershot – KU BSN Graduate, DAISY Award Winner

Haysville

Audra Aramburu – DAISY Nominee
Carrie Hying

Park City

Shaniqua Harper
Emily Howell

Peck

Karrlea Hessman

Marion

Phoebe Perreault

Newton

Kelli M. Barnett

Olpe

Sam Pimpl

Towanda

Ashley Husni

Valley Center

Catherine Crider
Julianna Dupree
Brittney Frierson

Wichita

Autumn Allison – KU BSN Graduate, BSNA Committee Member
Grace Barnett
Brianna Blanton
Brooke Burkdoll – KU BSN Graduate
Ashley Carrillo
Allison Cary
Gloria Cherono
Lauren Cook – BSNA Membership Chair
Kelsea Cron
Jessica Dautenhahn
Maria Diaz De La Paz
Makayla Ehmke – KU BSN Graduate
Stephanie Faires
Fernanda Gallegos – DAISY Nominee
Ikechukwu Iweha
Sheila Kwambai
Ashley Lindstrom
Lexy Mackey
Leslie Magaña
Jackline Maiyo
Ashlee N. Miller
Viviana Miranda
Cartiline Mrema
Dorcas Ndungu
Ivan Ollarzabal
Nancí Ponce
Jesse Reed – Class President, KU BSN Graduate
Olivia Resch – DAISY Nominee, KU BSN Graduate
Emily Sanagorski – KU BSN Graduate
Samantha Simmons-Roray
Kaitlin Teeter
Kristina Titterington – KU BSN Graduate
Pam Utter
Alex Vo
Jonathan Vogt
Kathryn Walsh
Jaiden Walters
Kevin Zapata