Trinity Health System School of Nursing held commencement exercises for the Class of 2024 on July 12, 2024.

Rhonda Hatfield DBA, BSN, RN, CCRN, Interim Chief Nursing Officer for Trinity Health System, offered the commencement address.

Several graduates were recognized for excellence in academic and clinical achievements:

• Felicia B. (pictured left) received the Dr. Dominic A. Brancazio Memorial Award for Highest Academic Achievement.
• Emily Rovira (pictured center) of Weirton, West Virginia, received the THS Medical Staff Award for Second Highest Academic Achievement.
• Emma Settle (pictured right) of Steubenville, Ohio, received the THS Nursing Service Award for Third Highest Academic Achievement.
• The Dr. Carmel Esposito Community Leadership Award was presented to Emily Rovira.
• The Nancy Bright, MD Excellence in Pediatrics Award was presented to Aleni Knight of Toronto, Ohio.
• The Patrick H. Macedonia, MD Excellence in Maternal-Newborn Nursing Award was presented to Emily Rovira.

Other graduates included in the commencement were: Damien Brady, Allison Craft, Kaleigh Edgar, Isabella Hepburn, Kristen Moffo, Gabriella Soplinski, Joseph Walkosky, Cody Waters, and Hannah Wenner.

Students earning academic honors for the Summer Session 2024, with at least a 3.5 Grade Point Average, include:

• Class of 2024: Felicia B., Isabella Hepburn, Emily Rovira, Emma Settle, and Gabriella Soplinsky
• Class of 2025: Gioanna Gulan

Trinity Health System congratulates these hardworking students. We are proud to have you representing our mission!