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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2011 HEADSHOTS INCLUDED
ST. ELIZABETH COLLEGE OF NURSING NAMES TOP 2011 GRADUATES
UTICA -- The St. Elizabeth College of Nursing is pleased to announce that three students have tied for the highest GPA in the Weekday Program.
Weekday Valedictorian – Thomas Fielder
Of New Hartford, NY
Son of Duane and Gail Fielder
Graduate of New Hartford High School, with an Associate of Arts Degree from Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute. Thomas also holds Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from SUNY New Paltz.
Plans to work for St. Elizabeth Medical Center following graduation
Weekday Valedictorian – Michelle Miller
Of Boonville, NY
Daughter of Arnold and Carol Miller
Graduate of Adirondack Central School, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. John Fisher College
Plans to work for St. Elizabeth Medical Center following graduation
Weekday Valedictorian – Gregory Parker
Of Whitesboro, NY
Son of Gary and Geraldine Parker
Graduate of Whitesboro High School, with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Albany
Plans to pursue a career in Nursing following graduation
Weekend Valedictorian – Susan Menendez
Of Burlington Flats, NY
Daughter of Kevin and Nan Kelly
Graduate of Glenelg High School (Glenelg, MD), with an Animal Science Degree from Virginia Tech
Mother of two children: Daniel, 17; Kelly, 15; Cassie, 11
Plans to work at Bassett Medical Center following graduation
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Weekday Salutatorian – Donna Croke
Of Vernon Center, NY
Married to Steven Croke
Graduate of Morrisville State College with a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Equine Science
Mother of two children: Jacob, 25, and Katie, 22
Plans to work for St. Elizabeth Medical Center following graduation
Weekend Salutatorian – Glenda Whittaker
Of Utica, NY
Married to Brad Whittaker
Daughter of Glenda D. and the late John Jerominek
Graduate of Proctor Senior High School, with an Associate’s Degree from Mohawk Valley Community College
Mother of two children: Sarah, 18; and James, 7
Plans to work for St. Elizabeth Medical Center in acute care following graduation