Washington School of Practical Nursing held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 9, at the CJB Theater at Washington High School.

It marked the 56th graduating class of the Washington Practical Nursing program.

A total of 26 students graduated from the program this year. Classes began on August 6, 2026.

During the ceremony, graduates received their diplomas and pins to signify successful completion of the program.

Graduates were Kimberly Barr, Jessica Bridwell, Emily Brill, Jordyn Bryan, Sarah Dames, Kylie Fischer, Samantha Floyd, Oscar Glaese, Sarah Haring, Elizabeth Hartman, Courtney Houston, Mackenzie Jones, Corinne Kuhl, Julie Kuhl, Emily Laramore, Allyssa Lawrence, Gracie Moss, Gracie Muoio, Heather Parker, Rylee Pelton, Brittany Reece, Celesse Smedley, Brianna Smith, Nikki Sparks, Kylee Sprick and Caroline Starke.  

Nikki Sparks was named the High Scholastic Student. Kylee Sprick was named the Student Nurse of the Year.

Perfect attendance graduates were Celesee Smedley and Rylee Pelton.

 

Practical Nursing Class of 2026

Washington School of Practical Nursing held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 9, at the CJB Theater at Washington High School. Pictured are the graduates. Front row, from left, are Bri Smith, Sarah Dames, Emily Brill, Heather Parker, Kylie Fischer, Julie Kuhl and Jordyn Bryan. Second row, from left, are Mackenzie Jones, Kimberly Barr, Celesee Smedley, Liz Hartman, Gracie Muoio, Jessica Bridwell and Corrine Kuhl. Third row, from left, are Samantha Floyd, Gracie Moss, Allyssa Lawrence, Caroline Starke, Rylee Pelton, Nikki Sparks and Brittany Reece. Back row, from left, are Emily Laramore, Kylee Sprick, Courtney Houston, Sarah Haring and Oscar Glease.

 

High Scholastic Student

Nikki Sparks Adams was named the High Scholastic Student during the Washington School of Practical Nursing Graduation ceremony. Pictured from left are instructor Heather Foster, Nikki Sparks, instructor Dina Vitale and administrator Chris Redd.  

 

Student Nurse of the Year

Kylee Sprick was named the Student Nurse of the Year during the Washington School of Practical Nursing Graduation ceremony. Pictured from left are instructor Heather Foster, Kylee Sprick, instructor Dina Vitale and administrator Chris Redd.  

 

Perfect Attendance

Recognized for perfect attendance during the Washington School of Practical Nursing Graduation ceremony were Rylee Pelton and Celesse Smedley. Pictured from left are instructor Heather Foster, Rylee Pelton, Celesse Smedley, instructor Dina Vitale and administrator Chris Redd.