Nineteen Practical Nursing Program students finished their studies and were graduated Thursday, Dec. 18 th , at Central Technology Center in Drumright. They were enrolled in the first PN program of its kind at the school. The class met for just half-a-day, five days a week, for the first nine months and then full-time for the final seven months of the 16 month schedule. It is the first Practical Nursing class at Central Tech to include high school students as well as adults.

Included in the graduating class were Madison Beard, Bristow high school senior, as well as Cushing High School 's Kyla Berger. The unique schedule permitted the younger students to begin their education in nursing a year earlier than customary and enter the work force early. All of the graduates will soon be taking their State Board exams for licensing as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Classmates in the December 2003 class include:

Michelle Bunch, Cushing
Kathy Icenogle, Stroud
Peggy McCaslin, Cushing
Sabrina Merriman, Hallett
Tammy Elledge, Cleveland
Stacy Hyde, Davenport
Shanna Klegin, Depew
Madison Beard, Bristow
Brian Hockett, Prattville
Evelyn Ballenger, Jennings
Brenda Dingman, Davenport
Judy Doshier, Mannford
Denise Norris, Cleveland
June Sweeney, Hominy
Shelle Montgomery, Sapulpa
Lisa Howard, Cleveland
Tiffany Adair, Stroud
Joyce Bowen, Bristow
Kyla Berger, Cushing