Posted on September 21, 2017.
Star Staff Reports
AEMT graduate Melody Pierce (left) of Dyersburg, receives her pin from Dr. Karen Bowyer (center), president, and Dr. Tamara Daniel (right), vice president for the College, during the EMS Pinning Ceremony Aug. 17.
EMT graduate Meagan Reasons (left) of Gadsden, receives her pin from Dr. Karen Bowyer (center), president, and Dr. Tamara Daniel (right), vice president for the College, during the EMS Pinning Ceremony Aug. 17.
Paramedic graduate Andy Alford (left) of Kenton, receives his pin from Dr. Karen Bowyer (center), president, and Dr. Tamara Daniel (right), vice president for the College, during the EMS Pinning Ceremony Aug. 17.
Paramedic graduate William Nathan Haynes (left) of Trenton, receives his pin from Dr. Karen Bowyer (center), president, and Dr. Tamara Daniel (right), vice president for the College, during the EMS Pinning Ceremony Aug. 17.
Paramedic graduate Penny Johanson (left) of Martin, receives her pin from Dr. Karen Bowyer (center), president, and Dr. Tamara Daniel (right), vice president for the College, during the EMS Pinning Ceremony Aug. 17.
DYERSBURG — Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) honored 56 graduates from the College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Programs with a pinning ceremony Thursday, Aug. 17. The ceremony took place inside the First Citizens National Bank Auditorium on the Dyersburg campus. Over the past seven years, 168 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and Paramedic students have been awarded 227 degrees and certificates from DSCC’s EMS programs. The ceremony began with Rev. Michael Crandall, pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church and EMT and firefighter of the Dyersburg Fire Department, leading the invocation. Roger McDiffett, EMS program director, opened the ceremony with an introduction of EMS staff and faculty. McDiffett spoke about the meaning of the Star of Life symbol, which represents those in the EMS field. “In my 35 years in the EMS field, the Star of Life is something that is earned and cannot be taken for granted,” stated McDiffett. “I hope that all of you will look at the Star of Life as a symbol of hope and promise to your patients and the community as a whole.” Dr. Karen Bowyer, president, and Dr. Tamara Daniel, vice president for the College, presented class pins to the graduates.
The 22 graduates of DSCC’s August 2017 EMT program included:
Brighton – Brandi Ray Holland, Lauren Rose Kinney, Jason L. McDonald Caruthersville, Missouri – Christopher Andrew Carr Covington – Garnette Fischer, David Morgan Dyersburg – Cherielle Joy Cole, Melody Ann Pierce, Joshua Michael Williams Gadsden – Meagan Rene Reasons Gates – James Matthew Buffaloe Lenox – Ashton Elizabeth McRae Munford – Alysha Renae Cannon, Debbie Lynn Gagnon Newbern – Taylor Shane Chase Oakland – William D. Feathers Ripley – Amber Nicolle Hendrix, Destiny S. Smith Somerville – James Robert Baker, Dustin A. Prouse
Union City – Warren Trey Phipps, Carrie Lorraine Wilson
The 22 graduates of DSCC’s August 2017 AEMT program included: Burlison – Zachary Wade Wallace Covington – Gerald Ledrae Dyson, Charles Clairborne Max Dresden – Keith Nelson Newton Drummonds – Michael Tyler Cates Dyersburg – Charles P. Bowers, Jacob Callen Pope, Michael W. Richards, Benjamin David Teague Friendship – Cody L. Richardson, Aubrey Blake Taylor Lavinia – Cody R. Criss Martin – Darren A. Fischer, Daniel Thomas Myers, David Stone, Josh Wilson Millington – James Tyler Brinley Murfreesboro – Kelsey Renee Blackwell Obion – Corey Edward Jones Ripley – Charles William Jenkins Sharon – Johnathan Witherington
Troy – Austin Garrett Dunn
The 11 graduates of DSCC’s August 2017 Paramedic program included: Burlison – Amy Lynn Geary Covington – Zachary C. Cook Dyersburg – Emily Brooke Noel, Allyson Clair Pittman Gates – Tanya Renee Garrett Kenton – Andy Lee Alford Martin – Penny Melinda Johansen Newbern – Ashley Dawn Davis Ripley – Codie Danielle Lovelady, Corie Lee Risner
Trenton – William Nathan Haynes
