The Beebe School of Nursing recently celebrated the graduation of 25 graduates, the Class of 2006 at Eagles Nest Fellowship Church in Milton.

Ms. Terri Wyatt, Faculty Member and Senior Class Advisor, was the commencement speaker. Karen Magee, president of the Class of 2007, presented congratulations to the graduates. Dana Neal, president of the Class of 2006, shared class reflections; and Crystal Mallery, 2006 graduate, presented a video tribute to family and friends.

Mrs. Janet McCarty, Chairman of Beebe Medical Center's Board of Directors, presented the Board of Directors Award for the highest academic achievement to Cheryl Yoder. The Happy Harry's award for the second-highest academic achievement was presented to Jennifer Pedriani. The Alumni Award, given for Medical-Surgical clinical excellence in District Nursing, was presented to Jessica Reynolds. The Patient Care Director's Leadership Award was presented to Phyllis Saunders.

Megan Stewart received the Maternal Child Award, given by Eleanor Cordrey in memory of her sister Virginia Cottingham to the graduate demonstrating an interest and ability in maternal-child nursing. The Beebe Medical Center Auxiliary Award, honoring the graduate demonstrating academic and clinical excellence and school and community commitment, was presented to Janie Gibson. Alyssa Hamm received the Dr. David Howard Memorial Award. The Bayside Health Association Award honoring the memory and characteristics of Alison Trout was presented to Andreal Beckett. Dana Neal was honored with the Faculty Award recognizing the attributes of diploma education. Ashley Givans was the recipient of the Pat Smith Leadership Award, honoring the memory and attributes of our colleague, leader and friend. Diana Becker, Megan Stewart, and Christine Zeoli were also honored for perfect attendance throughout the program.

Reverend Keith Goheen, hospital chaplain, presented the Invocation and Benediction.

Connie Bushey, Director, with Class Advisors Terri Wyatt and Susanne Hagan presented the graduates with their School Pin. Mr. Jeffrey Fried, President and CEO of Beebe Medical Center, presented the diplomas.

Members of the Class of 2006 are: Diana Becker; Andreal Beckett; Christine Brock; Dianna Butler; Sarah Dominko; Melissa Dukes; Janie Gibson; Ashley Givans; Nicole Goff; Alyssa Hamm; Patrick Higginbotham; Ashley Johnson; Cassandra Kennedy; Carrie Kreiser; Crystal Mallery; Melissa Mathena; Dana Neal; Jennifer Pedriani; Jessica Reynolds; Angela Rivera; Phyllis Saunders; Megan Stewart; Brenda Wong; Cheryl Yoder; and Christine Zeoli.

Reception and fellowship was shared following the reception in the Eagles Nest Fellowship Church Cafeteria.

Beebe Medical Center is a not-for-profit community medical center with a mission to encourage healthy living, prevent illness, and restore optimal health with the people residing, working, or visiting in the communities we serve.