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Two students earned scholarships and special honors during the completion ceremony. Ashton Stockman of Bay Springs received the Clinical Student of the Year Award. This award is given to a student in the graduating class that excels in the clinical setting and goes above and beyond their clinical duties and is voted on by affiliate clinical sites. Stockman also received the Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technology scholarship which is awarded to a student that demonstrates good moral character and professionalism in both the classroom and clinical setting, while maintaining a competitive GPA. Both JC instructors, Mandy Pearson and Brittany Barron said Stockman is a dedicated and driven student that demonstrated exceptional patient care skills in the clinical setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am incredibly thankful to have been a part of the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Radiography Program. Throughout my journey, I had the opportunity to learn from so many amazing mentors who helped shape me into the technologist I am today. Their guidance, support, and encouragement have meant so much to me, and I am truly honored to have been chosen by the clinical instructors and technologists as Clinical Student of the Year,\u201d said Stockman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Ashton has distinguished herself clinically and academically with impressive scholastic achievement throughout the radiography program, further reflecting her commitment to success in the field. We are extremely proud of what she has accomplished and look forward to seeing what she accomplishes in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Gracie McDill of Sebastopol was named the program\u2019s, Academic Student of the Year, an award presented to a student who exceeds program graduation requirements while maintaining an outstanding grade point average throughout their college career. Her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have made her an exceptional representative of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFaculty members describe Gracie as a student who consistently demonstrates positivity, perseverance, and compassion toward both patients and classmates. Mandy and I proudly congratulate Gracie on these well-deserved accomplishments and look forward to the impact she will make in the radiologic sciences profession,\u201d said Barron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, McDill was selected as the recipient of the annual $400 scholarship presented by the Mississippi Radiological Society. This scholarship is awarded to the program\u2019s Outstanding Radiologic Technology student based on high academic achievement, sound moral character, and financial need.<\/p>\n\n\n \u201cThis scholarship means more to me than just recognition, it represents the hard work, sacrifices, and encouragement that helped me get to this point. I\u2019m incredibly thankful,\u201d said McDill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also earning honors from JC students were the clinical staff whom the students voted on as their favorite. Jeri Douglas, R.T.(R)(CT)(M) at Wayne General Hospital\u00a0was chosen as the Radiographer of the Year. And the Clinical Instructor of the Year Award went to Ashley Bradford, R.T.(R) at South Central Regional Medical Center.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Â鶹ֱ²¥ Radiography Class of 2026\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Eden Alyssa Benoit Hattiesburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jordan D Garcia Laurel<\/p>\n\n\n\n Abbie Grace Glasscock Ellisville<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hannah Brooke Graham Ovett (Raleigh native)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kelbi Ann Herring Laurel<\/p>\n\n\n\n Katie E Jones Mount Olive<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kaylee Lauren Jones Mize<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alexis D Kittrell Mize<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jayden B Lathem Sebastopol<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gracie Elizabeth McDill Sebastopol<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hope Elizabeth Mealer Petal (Olive Branch native)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taylor Loy Messersmith Laurel<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kendalen Carol Russell Stringer<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sydney Paige Sikes Silas, AL<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ashton Nicole Stockman Bay Springs<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rachel Cambrea Thrash Ellisville<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ELLISVILLE \u2013 The Â鶹ֱ²¥ Radiologic Technology program celebrated the accomplishments of the largest class of graduates in recent program history. Sixten students, Eden Alyssa Benoit-Hattiesburg, Jordan D Garcia-Laurel, Abbie Grace Glasscock-Ellisville, Hannah Brooke Graham-Ovett (Raleigh native), Kelbi Ann Herring-Laurel, Katie E Jones-Mount Olive, Kaylee Lauren Jones-Mize, Alexis D Kittrell-Mize, Jayden B Lathem-Sebastopol, Gracie Elizabeth … <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rad-tech-clinical-instructor-of-the-year-ashley-bradford-5-26-263x300.jpg\")
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