THOMASVILLE — On Thursday, Nov. 7, Southern Regional Technical College honored graduating SRTC-Moultrie Radiologic Technology students during a banquet at SRTC-Moultrie. Twenty-one seniors were recognized at the awards ceremony and received pins to mark the completion of their program requirements: Hannah Ashley of Moultrie, Gabriela Castillo of Tifton, Esteban Cruz Garcia of Tifton, Branson Curles of Sylvester, Ryan Hall of Moultrie, Marcadies Haynes of Berlin, Jordan Hicks of Valdosta, Samyia Jackson of Valdosta, Gracielita Lopez of Camilla, Rebekah Nalls of Tifton, Alexia Norman of Moultrie, Cristal Palma of Ashburn, Hannah Pearce of Adel, Hailey Pratt of Sumner, Anabelle Roberts of Moultrie, Doris Roblero of Moultrie, Isabel Roblero of Moultrie, Brittney Taylor of Tifton, Lexie Taylor of Meigs, Ashley Trevino of Moultrie, and Noemi Velasco of Ashburn.

“We are incredibly proud of each student in the Radiologic Technology Program at Southern Regional Technical College’s Moultrie Campus,” said Buffie Spencer, Program Chair. “Words cannot express how deeply proud we are of our senior students, who have poured countless hours into studying, refining their skills, and demonstrating true resilience through a rigorous program. With 80% of our seniors already securing job offers before graduation, it’s clear they are leaving a powerful mark on the healthcare field. We honor their hard work and unshakeable commitment as they prepare for the ARRT exam, ready to begin meaningful and impactful careers as radiographers, where they will no doubt make a difference in countless lives.”

The program also presented pins to members of their junior class during the ceremony. “Our junior students have shown extraordinary dedication, adapting to new clinical environments and maintaining a strong focus as they complete their first semester,” commented Spencer. 19 junior students were recognized at the awards ceremony and received their junior pins: Summer Barry of Moultrie, Stephanie Brito-Estrada of Norman Park, Kaley Burgess of Moultrie, Ivonne Duque of Tifton, Lauren Elizondo of Sylvester, Margaret Giddens of Tifton, Dianna Huerta of Tifton, Maria Johnson of Moultrie, Danielle McHan of Moultrie, Yaslim Mendez of Pearson, Peyton Peek of Baconton, Francisco Perez Lopez of Moultrie, Anna Perry of Lenox, Diana Rojas of Omega, Mallory Shiver of Arabi, Zulmy Tapia of Douglas, Areli Vazquez of Moultrie, Andrienne Vickers of Ocilla, and Chad Wentworth of Ashburn.

From each graduating class, the program and partner clinical locations recognize several students for outstanding effort and achievement. Ashley Trevino received the Colquitt Regional Medical Center Clinical Excellence Award. Jordan Hicks received the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Cathedral Award and the Tift Regional Medical Center Star Student Award. Samyia Jackson received the Brooks County Hospital Student of the Year Award, the Scholastic Award for the highest GPA in the program from Colquitt Regional Medical Center, and the Archbold Memorial Hospital Ambulatory Care Center Award. Lexie Taylor won the Outstanding Clinical Award from Archbold Memorial Hospital. Five students were awarded the Perfect Attendance Award: Branson Curles, Hailey Pratt, Annabelle Roberts, Lexie Taylor, and Noemi Velasco.

The Radiologic Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree Program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in radiology departments and related businesses and industries. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an associate of applied science degree, have the qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination for Radiographers. Following the completion of core requirements, this program can be completed in four semesters.

In the coming weeks, seniors will sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists exam, and, pending passage, will be ready for careers as radiographers. These seniors will be eligible to take part in the college’s Dec. 4 commencement ceremony in Bainbridge.