May 29, 2007


Jameson Hospital Holds School of Nursing Graduation

On May 25, 2007 , 50 students received diplomas from the Jameson School of Nursing at commencement exercises held in Orr Auditorium, Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa.

Mr. Thomas White, President/CEO, Mr. Lee Silverman, Chairman of the Board and Dr. David Shober, President, Medical/Dental Staff, congratulated the class for successfully meeting the requirements for graduation. Dr. A. Toca offered congratulations to the class on behalf of the Lawrence County Medical Society and presented the Lawrence County Medical Society Award. Mr. White proudly presented the awards to the class of 2007, followed by the presentation of diplomas by Mr. Lee Silverman.

Mrs. Judith Both, Assistant Director of Professional and Allied Health Education, gave the keynote address to the graduates.  Mrs. Jayne Sheehan, Director of Professional and Allied Health Education, presented the class.  Mrs. Suzanne Costello, Student Council Advisor, presented the graduates with their pins and Mrs. Judith Both conducted the candle lighting ceremony. 

The following students received awards:

Jodi Kaszowski – Julie Wojtowicz Award is given to the graduate who has exhibited determination, perseverance, dedication and compassion in surmounting financial, physical, social or other adversities of life.

Douglas Petrik - Lawrence County Medical Society Award, for outstanding ethical conduct.

Lori Stewart– Lawrence M. Strauss Memorial Award, for excellence in the nursing of children.

Tera Montgomery – Leo and Mitzi Robinson Memorial Award, for exceptional ability in meeting the psychosocial needs of the elderly in the community.

Lisa Jones – St. Francis Hospital of New Castle School of Nursing Alumni Award, for clinical excellence throughout the program of study.

Sarah Darke - Elsevier Science Award is awarded to a graduating senior who, in the opinion of the Faculty, has demonstrated excellence in the practice of medical-surgical nursing.

Sarah Darke – Jameson-Shenango Alumni Award, for the best all-around nurse as chosen by the graduating class.

Molly Melton and Lori Pinkerton - Mary Ruth Heasley Memorial Award, presented to the graduate who demonstrates excellence in the practice of nursing care of children.

Heidi Geiwitz and Lisa Titus – Travis A. French Award, for exceptional ability and understanding in the care of the childbearing family.

Michelle Calabria and Keith DeTiberiis – Rene D. Jenkins Memorial Award, for outstanding contribution to the School of Nursing .

Gwen Boyer – Spirit of Nursing Award, awarded by the School of Nursing faculty to the graduate who best embodies the spirit of nursing.

Sheryl Klenovich - Mark L. Rosenblum Student Nurse Scholarship Award awarded to the graduate who has consistently demonstrated a high level of scholastic achievement.

Ellen Chiapusio – Nargis and Mohamed Tejpar, M.D. Award, awarded to the graduate who demonstrates professional standards, exhibits exceptional awareness of the patient’s psychological and physical well being, and has compassion for patient’s and their families.

Jameson School of Nursing was established in 1895 with its first graduation ceremony in 1898.