<\/em>Back row: Kiara Prado, Melissa Velasques, Dante Perez<\/em><\/p>\n
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Texas Southmost College, December 5<\/strong> – Every year, Texas Southmost College proudly watches as several students finish up their educational tenures. Many of them are preparing to move on to the next stage of their lives, often in the form of a new career pathway. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/2024-12-05-Allied-Health-Pinning-Ceremony-DSC09623.jpg” alt=”Allied TSC Health Pinning Ceremony” title_text=”Allied TSC Health Pinning Ceremony” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n PCT Program Graduates – from left to right: Isela Gonzalez, Cristina Knight, Kayla Olvera, Adriana Canales, Aracely Rodriguez, Melissa De Leon, Liliana Rodriguez, Stephanie Martinez Peralta [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Carlie Cortez” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Carlie Cortez<\/strong><\/p>\n First, I am thankful for my husband and kids for giving me the motivation I needed to go back to school for my GED. It is something I have put off for so long and seeing them proud of me is the best feeling \u2013 I want to continue making you guys proud of me. I would also like to let my classmates know I appreciate them for being on this same journey with me and being that extra help when one of us didn\u2019t get something. Lastly, I want to thank my teachers: Mrs. Gonzalez for being patient but also pushing me to learn and believe in myself to know I can get my GED and keep moving up; Mrs. Garcia, thank you for being an awesome CNA instructor, your experience and wisdom is greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Kiara Prado” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kiara Prado<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m thankful for my grandmother, Lala, for always pushing me to do better. She\u2019s always encouraged me to never give up and to be who I am or where I want to be. Even my fianc\u00e9 Ray has been there for me through my ups and downs, no matter what life throws at me. My best friend Angie, who knows the side of me that others don\u2019t, has been so patient with me and helped me with my CNA homework when I struggled. To Mrs. Garcia, the best teacher I\u2019ve encountered, dhe has made a huge impact in my life on how to be professionals and to pick my battles. She made me felt heard and included. She never let me felt alone and always ensured me that I\u2019m safe. Lastly, I\u2019m thankful for my mother for believing in me. I can proudly say I\u2019ll be the first daughter in the family to graduate with my GED and take the CNA exam in 2025. This isn\u2019t the end of my journey, just the beginning to my future. Thank you all!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Melissa Briones” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Melissa Briones<\/strong><\/p>\n Today, I feel proud of myself for the person that I\u2019m becoming and for the decisions I\u2019m making in my life. It hasn\u2019t been easy, but I finally accomplished one of my goals. I want to thank all of my teachers for believing, motivating, and helping me to be a better version of myself. Thanks to my classmates for all of the good moments, our friendships, and for being a part of my life. Lastly, I want to thank my parents for everything they\u2019ve done for me, for never giving up on me, and taking care of my baby while I attended school. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Kayla Olvera” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kayla Olvera<\/strong><\/p>\n I am incredibly grateful for the support and encouragement from my peers and teacher as I embarked on this program. Their dedication and guidance have helped me stay focused and motivated. Most importantly, my daughter Dayana serves as my greatest inspiration, driving me to achieve my best and set a positive example for her future. I know this is a great stepping stone to achieve more. Thank you all for being such an essential part of this journey.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Isela Gonzalez” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Isela Gonzalez<\/strong><\/p>\n Thank you, God, for giving me an awesome set of parents and my siblings for supporting me on this medical journey. I am also thankful for my classmates and my instructor, Mr.Simon, who helped me achieve my goals.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Adriana Canales” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Adriana Canales<\/strong><\/p>\n Mr. Simon nos enseno no solo a cuidar la vida de los pacientes, sino tambi\u00e9n a disfrutar\u00eda y valorarla\u2026<\/p>\n Mr. Michael Simon R.N., thank you for being an excellent instructor who encourages your students to continue in this field of nursing and for believing in me that, in the future, I will be a pediatric nurse. You may not know it, but I hope one day to be a great nurse like you. All my respect and appreciation towards you.<\/p>\n Quiero agradecer a todos los que estuvieron ah\u00ed papa apoyarme:<\/p>\n En especial a mama y papa, gracias por todas sus palabras de motivaci\u00f3n d\u00eda tras d\u00eda y gran sacrificio que continue estudiando en Estados Unidos.<\/p>\n Prima Brianda, gracias por tu ayuda que me brindaste al guiarme a inscribirme en este maravilloso programa<\/p>\n Abuela Arabella a ti te debo toda el agradecimiento, desde que tengo uso de razon tu me ensenaste a mi corta edad 5 anos a inyectar (recuerdo que me hacias practicar con una naranja para despu\u00e9s inyectarte a ti cuando te enfermabas de la gripa) y ahora en la actualidad que no puedes mover tu brazo en ocasiones te ayudo a ba\u00f1arte\u2026gracias por ensenarme y dejarte ayudar, gracias a ti descrubri que enfermeria es mi vocaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Melissa Velasquez” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Melissa Velasquez<\/strong><\/p>\n During my journey towards my success, I am most thankful for having my small village of support. They were the ones who were always by my side, putting up with my mood swings during these stressing moments. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day and helping me reach my goals. To my babies, my mom, my best friend, Mrs. Gonzalez and Mrs. Garcia. Thank you for always believing in me. To my grandpa in heaven I did this one for you. To my fellow classmates, we did it!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Chelssy Elias” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Chelssy Elias<\/strong><\/p>\n Thank you BISD for this opportunity to help me work on my GED and CNA certification. I am very thankful for having beautiful people in my life that are full of joy, strength, and passion. Thank you to Ms. Rosie Gonzalez for believing in me, more than I even believed in myself! Thank you for helping me turn my life around. May God Bless you always.<\/p>\n Today, I also want to thank myself because I have pushed myself instead of staying depressed. I will continue to work hard, pay my bills, and prove to myself that I can and will make a change in my life. Thanks to my classmates, as I have found support in them. Once again, being alone is not a bad thing \u2013 it IS my motivation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Elexa Acuna” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Elexa Acuna<\/strong><\/p>\n I just want to say how grateful I am for my classmates and teachers. My classmates make every day more fun with their energy and support. Whether we\u2019re studying as a group or in pairs, they have been very helpful. I also want to thank my teachers who have helped me with anything I\u2019ve needed and have sacrificed their time to help me. My mother has also been a big support. She is the one who pushed me this far, and without her, I definitely would not be where I am, and for that, she is the one I\u2019m most thankful for. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Stephanie Martinez Peralta” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Stephanie Martinez Peralta<\/strong><\/p>\n Buenas tardes mi nombre es Stephanie y hoy estoy muy agradecida con mis padres y mis t\u00edos por ayudarme hacer este nuevo logro en mi vida and thank you Mr.Simon and Ms. Dulce for all your support in this course.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Valeria Estrada” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Valeria Estrada<\/strong><\/p>\n Quiero empezar dando gracias a mi familia, la cual siempre me ha apoyado en mis anhelos y sue\u00f1os. Especialmente cuando tuve muchas dudas al respecto, nunca dejaron de echarme porras. No tengo m\u00e1s que decir que gracias por estar aqui conmigo; los agradezco mucho.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Christopher Escobar” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Christopher Escobar<\/strong><\/p>\n Gracias a mis papas por su esfuerzo todos los d\u00edas al ayudarme en lo que necesitaba para el d\u00eda a d\u00eda. Gracias a mi hermana por ser una fuente de inspiraci\u00f3n y motivaci\u00f3n para seguir adelante. Thank you to my girlfriend for pushing me to keep on onwards and for the moral support when things weren\u2019t the brightest. Thank you to everyone for making each day a bit better every day. I\u2019ll carry on the memories of our days together as time goes on.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Martha Rodriguez” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Martha Rodriguez<\/strong><\/p>\n I want to start by saying that there are always opportunities in life. I am grateful that I joined the CNA and GED program because it was the opportunity I needed. I wanted to prove to myself that I could achieve my goals and prove to my children that everything is possible in life. I wanted to thank Mrs. R. Gonzalez for guiding me to the right path and my classmates for all their support. I would also like to thank my family for supporting me in this goal, which is very important to me. Thank you for this great opportunity.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Elvira Castro” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Elvira Castro<\/strong><\/p>\n My whole life, I doubted myself and my ability to succeed. That doubt ended the moment I started this program. I will forever be very grateful for this amazing opportunity. I am super thankful to my husband, Angel \u2013 your encouragement has been my guiding light since the day I started this new journey. Thank you for always being here for me when I wanted to give up. To my sister Grace, you have always been one of my biggest supporters. Thanks for pushing me to do the best. Lastly, thanks to mom. I want to express my heartful gratitude for your unwavering support and love throughout my life. Thank you for believing in me no matter the circumstances \u2013 you inspire me every day. I love you guys so much!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Aracely Rodr\u00edguez” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Aracely Rodr\u00edguez<\/strong><\/p>\n Quiero empezar este discurso felicitando a mis compa\u00f1eros por todo el esfuerzo y dedicaci\u00f3n que pusieron durante estos 2 meses. Fue una aventura corta con ustedes pero uno que voy apreciar toda mi vida. Al igual, quiero agradecer a mi profesor por la paciencia que nos ten\u00eda. Thank you to Mr. Simon for believing in every each and one of us, encourging us to become more, and pushing us every day to be greater. I will always be thankful for a professor like you! Finalmente, quiero agradecer a mis papas y familia, por apoyarme en todo. Gracias mama y papa por sus sacrificios que hicieron para yo poder estar caminado aqui recibiendo mi certificado. Esto es para ustedes y les prometo que lograre mas, esto es solo el principio de esta aventura! Los amo! <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Christina Knight” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
But behind every student’s graduation is a story, and although every student comes from a different background, they all share one commonality\u2014the many sources of motivation that pushed them to enroll, study, and succeed.
Students from TSC\u2019s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT) programs, in conjunction with the Brownsville Independent School District Adult Continuing Education department, were recently honored with a traditional pinning ceremony. Each student was given the opportunity to share words of reflection on their experiences with Texas Southmost College and appreciation for the ones who inspired them along their journeys:<\/p>\n
<\/em>Back row: Christopher Escobar, Valerie Estrada<\/em><\/p>\n
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