Butler Nursing Program Commemorates Fall 2024 Graduates

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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  
 
Faculty DAISY Nominees  
Janet Doremus  
Shane Greene  
Steven Hubble  
Kerri Young