New careers await the above graduates of East Central Community College’s Practical Nursing Program, who were recognized at the program’s annual pinning ceremony held August 3, 2010, in Huff Auditorium on the Decatur campus. Graduates and their respective hometowns include (first row, from left) Audra Walker, Newton; Brittany Powers, Carthage; Mallary Cumberland, Newton; Lakeisha Lyles, Forest; Sandra Lampkin, Decatur; and Casie McClendon, Morton; (second row, from left) Roshanda Butler, Lake; Tamika Brown, Meridian; Ashley Strebeck, Hickory; Jonee Brantley, Philadelphia; Kay Boswell and Rochell Moore, both of Louisville; and Jerekia Harris, Morton; (third row, from left) Monica Johnson, Brandon; Jamaica Chapman, Newton;  Nicki Sullivan, Louisville; Chassidy Smith, Decatur; Buffy Todd, Philadelphia; and Janet Ricks and Kenyatta Pace, both of Forest; and (back row, from left) Shan’Neeci Brown, Newton; Frankie Sullivan, Louisville; instructors Melanie Pinter, Theresa Cole and Alicia Lundstrom; Ashley Pettis, Philadelphia; and Ethan Lewis, Rose Hill. Frankie Sullivan, chosen Practical Nursing Student of the Year, delivered the commencement address. Other graduates participating in the program were Chassidy Smith, invocation; and Janet Ricks, benediction.  ECCC President Dr. Phil A. Sutphin and Vice President for Instruction Dr. Lavinia Sparkman also participated in the program along with members of the practical nursing faculty and Dr. Betsy Mann, dean of healthcare education.