Monthly Archives: May 2026

Events May 18-24

Thursday, May 21 Nursing Assistant Completion Ceremony, 9-10:30 a.m., UC Friday, May 22 Advent Health Conference, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., UC Read More

With a Degree in Hand, an SFSC Graduate Continues a Life in Service to Others

Heather Drommerhausen graduated from SFSC on Tuesday, May 12 when she earned her Associate in Arts (A.A.). In fact, she was the student Commencement speaker for the 5:30 p.m. ceremony. In her 63 years, she’s held many jobs, raised several children, and earned a number of specialized certificates; however, a college degree eluded her. After… Read More

SFSC Spring Commencement Closes Out 2025-26 Academic Year

SFSC marked the end of the 2025-26 academic year with its spring Commencement held in two ceremonies on Tuesday, May 12 on the Highlands Campus. During the 2 p.m. ceremony, SFSC honored the recipients of the Associate in Arts and State of Florida High School Diploma. Honored during the 5:30 p.m. ceremony were students who… Read More

Associate in Science in Nursing Graduates Honored in Pinning Ceremony

SFSC honored 54 Associate in Science in Nursing (ADN) students in a traditional pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 7 on the SFSC Highlands Campus. The graduates are: Jada Altieri, Welsey Baggett, Rosendo Barrera, Bonnie Bowden, Emily Canals Ortiz-Vasquez, Hannah Caveney, Esha Collins, Dusti Connors, Rhianna Davis, Flavia de la Paz Martinez, Colten Denby, Katja Eddinger,… Read More

Commencement Speaker Dreams of Medical School

Katiana Reyes-Negron has wanted to become a physician since she was in high school. On Tuesday, May 12, she will be the student speaker during SFSC’s 2 p.m. spring Commencement ceremony at the Wildstein Center on the Highlands Campus. Her dream of becoming a doctor comes closer to reality when she is conferred her Associate… Read More

Birthdays May 11-17

May 11 – Howard Easter May 14 – Flora Zambrano May 15 – Joseph Black May 15 – Michael Dawber May 16 – Diana Fernandez     Read More

Events May 11-17

Tuesday, May 12 Spring Commencement: Ceremony A, 2 p.m., Ceremony B, 5:30 p.m., Wilsdtein Center Read More

Surgical Services Graduates Honored in Pinning Ceremony

SFSC honored 14 Associate in Science (A.S.) in Surgical Services graduates in a traditional pinning ceremony on Tuesday, May 5 in the SFSC University Center Auditorium on the Highlands Campus. The graduates are: Makayla Almonte, Angela Crivello, Justin De Lara, Sierra Evans, Jennifer Gil-Barrios, Jordan Hernandez, Alisha Lee, Kaylee Lindberg, Yeily Martinez-Luis, Crystal Mendoza, Lesly… Read More

Dental Hygiene Graduates Honored with Pinning Ceremony

SFSC honored 11 graduates of its Dental Hygiene program in a traditional pinning ceremony in the SFSC University Center Auditorium on the Highlands Campus in Avon Park on Tuesday, April 28. The graduates completed their Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene. Receiving their pins were Jaiden Bartlett, Abronikka Brown, Leslie Celis, Briseyda Eugenio Hernandez, Andy… Read More