Loretto Heights School of Nursing
Pinning and Recognition Program

December 11, 2025

PROCESSIONAL

INTRODUCTION AND INVOCATION

Dr. Candon Garbo, RN
Pinning and Recognition
Leadership and Accelerated
Facilitator

Ms. Kelsie Kline, RN
CHOICE and CHOICE-Ascend Pinning
Facilitator

WELCOME

Dr. Linda Osterlund
Academic Dean, Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions

STUDENT PERSPECTIVES

Jacquelyn Scarberry, RN
Master of Science
Leadership in Health Care Nursing Program

Rori Escalante
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Accelerated Nursing Program

Holly Painter
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CHOICE Nursing Program

Nicholas Signorine
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CHOICE-Ascend Nursing Program

AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

Anita Aitwal, RN
Master of Science: MS Leadership in Healthcare Systems
Leadership in Health Care Nursing Program

EXCELLENCE IN NURSING AWARD

Liesel Strohmeyer
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Accelerated Nursing Program

Helena Amamoo
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CHOICE Nursing Program

Schariar Milfeld
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CHOICE-Ascend Nursing Program

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AWARD

Lauren Kline
Accelerated Nursing Program

GRADUATE RECOGNITION

Dr. Patricia Cullen, RN
Assistant Dean, Loretto Heights School of Nursing
Graduate Programs

PRESENTATION OF THE PINS

Dr. Lisa Zenoni, RN
Assistant Dean, Loretto Heights School of Nursing
Undergraduate Programs

CLOSING REMARKS

Dr. Catherine Witt, RN
Dean, Loretto Heights School of Nursing

CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY

NIGHTINGALE PLEDGE

BLESSING

Dr. Shawn Anderson, RN
Loretto Heights School of Nursing
Director Experiential Learning

GRADUATES

Master of Science
Department of Graduate Nursing Programs

Leadership in Health Care Systems

Anita Aitwal
Liz Belton
Julie Bence
Jennifer (Jennie Lou) Bowman
Stephanie Carriere
Lauren Danna
Amy Downing
Kristin Frelund
McKenzi Gorneault
Trisha Hendricks
Autumn Knoerl
Charlotte Koch
Brianna Lee
Gabby McAdam
Jenna Miller
Charlotte Montero
Sarah Myers
Courtney Ort
Ashley Pitts
Kelly Reichert
Kerry Sanchez
Jacquelyn Scarberry
Tanya Staton
Erin Steins
Charla Stephan
Sara Taylor

WHEN THE BODY OF WORK IS TENDING TO BODIES

When the body of our work is tending to bodies
Minds become adept at piecing together all the moving parts of treatment,
adept at bridging science and care
Eyes become observant
Ears, attuned to subtle sounds
Hands well-versed in working tools performing procedures
These hands,
Hands that pump hearts that no longer beat
Hands that feel for veins to administer lifesaving medication
Hands around shoulders when death comes
When the body of our work is tending to bodies
Our bodies become vessels of Listening and Healing
They become simultaneously tender as they strengthen from this labor of tending to bodies
Nursing is labor.
Labor that demands not just our minds, but our bodies, and our hearts,
and when we hear talk of heart, or care we cringe and call it fluff because in a culture
and in a system that devalues
Care
We strip away the language of heart work but the heart, mind, and spine of
the $800B dollar healthcare industry body is nursing & without nursing, the industry
declines from within
For the body cannot function without the mind and heart
We know in our bones that at the core of this profession is heart work
So when the time comes when your own heart becomes heavy from the trials & tribulations
of this labor
Bring those eyes that assess inward
Tune those ears that listen to your own internal rhythm
Place those hands that heal others on your own beating heart and remember that you form
the body of nursing which is the mind, spine, and heart of healthcare

Rosa Le
January Accelerated 2022

GRADUATES

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Accelerated Nursing

Ainsley Morgan Baker
Alexa Bleth
Claudia Burgess Anneliese
Taylor Burns
Morgan Skillington Casey
Linda (Crystal) Cordova
Joel Diaz
Brooke Elges
Natalie Erle
Rori Ann Escalante
Shelby Brynn Essex
Jinal Jaysukhbhai Gajera
Armando Garcia -Llanos
Zunera Ghalib
Alison Jones
Brianna Ruth King
Lauren Kline
Katelyn Lino Kozole
Kelli Lofing
Devan McMillan
My-Yen Nguyen
Frenchy Ormejuste
Molly Platt
Marley Pratt
Grace Reuter
Nancy Rivera de Paz
Rebecca Rogers
Leah Schillo
Jamie Singh
Liesel James Strohmeyer
Brooke Swanson
Ashley Marie Trujillo
Jaclyn Claire Valentine
Sarah Wilson

CHOICE Nursing

Rachel Adamson
Brittany Alaniz
Helena Amamoo
Maddie (Madison) Baker
Cierra Bowen
Melanie Dolechek
Jaden Eicher
Ronnie Flateau
Jessica Gaston
Jenna Jacobs
Natalie Hansen
Jordan Harder
Allison Jones
Mollie (Maureen) Leary
Landi Lionberger
Grace Murengi (Sanders)
Holly Painter
Ingrid Ramirez
Maykol Remigio (Perez)
Janet Smith
Tara Steinke
Maddie (Madisyn) Wilson

CHOICE-Ascend Nursing

Anna Barkley
Angela Blake
Kathlyn Conner
Irasema Estrada
Alyssa Fiechtner
Sophia Flores
Estrella Gallegos
Whitney Gutierrez
Alana Jackson
Carlee Lindlief
Monica Lira
Karissa Malm
Taylor Martinez
Julisa Mascarenas
Eunice Mensah
Schariar Milfeld
Tina Niebur
Lindsay Nisperos
Cynthia Okolie
Lauren Olson
Devina Orozco
Troia Parson
Brianda Perea Olivas
Marybel Pereda
Stephanie Pindell
Doria (Mariana) Rodriguez
Aleyah Shaw
Marisa Shutts
Nicholas Signorine
Christopher Thompson
Manuel Valentin (Rosales)
Emily Vana
Josie White

CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY - Pinning ceremonies only

LIGHT AS A SYMBOL

The symbol of light can mean many things. To the soldiers she cared for, Florence Nightingale was known as the Lady with the Lamp. Light is a symbol for wisdom.

We ask that this light open your hearts to the opportunity of each new day and challenge you to use your learning and skills in thoughtful patient care.

May light illuminate the faces of all we serve helping us to face the darkness of suffering and enabling us to work with care and compassion.

With this light, help us in our search for wisdom so that all of our dealings with others may be guided by honesty.

May the warmth of this light give us the courage to confront difficult or unjust situations and the strength to advocate for ethical patient care.

Let the brilliance of this light lead us to a love of learning in all stages of our lives.

NIGHTINGALE PLEDGE - Pinning ceremonies only

I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly to adhere to the code of ethics of the nursing profession.

I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling.

As a missioner of health, I will dedicate myself to devoted service for human welfare.

BLESSING FOR NURSING GRADUATES

Presider: May the God of gentleness be with you, calming the fears of your patients and bringing them hope.

ALL: May the blessing of gentleness go with you.

Presider: May the God of compassion be with you, holding you close when you are weary, fearful and alone.

ALL: May the blessing of compassion go with you.

Presider: May the God of joy be with you. May God thrill and surprise you with nearness and newness, filling your heart with gratitude for your own talents and gifts.

ALL: May the blessing of joy go with you.

Presider: May the God of love be with you, brightening your eyes and helping you to share God’s healing power with your patients, your family and your friends.

ALL: May the blessing of love go with you.

Presider: May the God of strength be with you, preserving your ideals and keeping you well-balanced.

ALL: May the blessing of strength go with you.

FACULTY AND STAFF

Loretto Heights School of Nursing Faculty and Administration

Dr. Shawn Anderson
Kelly Bastian
Christine Beck
Dr. Cecilia Benns
Dr. Mary Castang
Dr. Lora Claywell
Dr. Stephanie Cradick
Dr. Patsy Cullen
Dr. Susan Dalbey
Dr. Courtney Duggan
Dr. Kandice Eakes
Rebecca Freeman
Lauren Freimuth
Dr. Candon Garbo
Dr. Kari Goerke
Alexandra Gordon
Dr. Phyllis Graham-Dickerson
Emily Hamblin
Sierra Hinchman
Andria Hinds
Dr. Jules Javernick
Kelsie Kline
Dr. Sarah Kurash
Dr. Vincent LaBarca
Amanda Linegar
Sarah Luk
Dee Martinez
Sarah Masten
Melissa Mooney
Dr. Michelle Redfearn
Keith Roussil
Dr. Krista Scorsone
Beth Smith
Dr. Holly Vali
Amy Wallace
Dr. Carol Wallman
Dr. Abbie Wegert
Dr. Kathleen Whalen
Ange Whiteacre
Susan Wilcinski
Dr. Catherine Witt
Dr. Lisa Zenoni

Loretto Heights School of Nursing Staff

Rashelle Arrazola
Sherry Birney
Tennille Hamler
Jaynee Hilfer
Tori Hinds
Daniela Lotito
Ellen Martinelli
Liz Mason
Jenn Massler
Cassandra Mondrow
Cristian Soto

REGIS HISTORY

The seeds for Regis University were planted in 1877 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, when a group of exiled Italian Jesuits founded a small school called Las Vegas College. In 1884, the school relocated to Morrison, Colorado, and was renamed College of the Sacred Heart. Thanks to a generous donation of land from John Brisben Walker, the college settled in its current Denver location in 1887. The school was renamed Regis College in 1921 in honor of the Jesuit saint, John Francis Regis. Today, Regis University serves more than 8,000 students through its five colleges. Loretto Heights College was founded in 1891 by the Sisters of Loretto. After beginning as a Catholic school for girls, college curriculum was introduced in 1918. In 1988 the school closed and moved its academic programs to Regis, becoming the foundation for the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.

Special Thanks

To all the speakers, the Loretto Heights School of Nursing staff, and most of all, to all the family, friends and faculty for their support and encouragement.