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Collinsville High School Class of 2025
Members of the Collinsville High School Class of 2025 pose for a group picture. The members of the class are listed below. Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger Jameson Cooper Coker Abbagail Olivia Coleman Sofia Conde Bustos
The members of the Collinsville High School Graduating Class of 2025 include: Ruben Acevedo Luis Fernando Ailon Mendoza Yordan Nehemias Alcon Mendoza
Antonio Felipe Miguel Luis Felipe Miguel Juan Francisco Andres Sarah Anastasia Cheyann Gaddison Camila Garcia Nieves Kaylee Elizabeth Godshall Sheily Sarai Hernandez Giron Jessica Hernandez Tomas Riely Gage Higdon Malachi Jaiden Jelks Cecilia Jimenez Ramirez Kimberly Beatriz Juarez Guzman Steven Allen Justice Cristal Leyva Barrientos Bayron Lopez Vicente Nayeli Mata Cayleigh Jo McElroy Johana Maribel Mendez Ailon Henry Alexander Mendez Olga Veronica Mendoza Garcia Jake Dawson Middlebrooks Chaya Miguel Alonzo Juana Miguel Alonzo Angelica Rosalia Miguel Andres Carolina Miguel Felipe Katy Miguel Felipe Andres Miguel Felipe Cristina Maricruz Miguel Miguel Hannah Faith Moon Cristian Daniel Ortiz Mendoza Aaron Ivan Pallares Herrera Jaqueline Itzel Patino Justin Scott Pruitt Liliana Elizabeth Ramirez Omar Reyes Chavez Fredy Magdeleno Dewayn Rivera Rajuess Rajae Rooks
Bryson Wayland Cooper Alina Cornejo Alvarez Roberto Corona Romero Santos Kevin Coronado Marroquin Dawson Randy Allen Cothran Caleb James Cromer Braxton Andrew Daugherty Jacqueline Alexandra De La Cruz Felipe McKelvey LeeAnn Dingler Mia Jade Dobbs William Bradley Hugh Edmondson Eddy Anthony Escalante Ortiz
Juana Alonzo Andres Eulalia Alonzo Tomas Eliu Alexander Alvarez Milagros Basurto Cuellar April Bernardino Cruz Adrian Alejandro Bowers Shania Ann Carey Claudia Itzel Carrasco Jimenez Zachary Norman Clanton
Gadsden State College Offers Comprehensive DMS Program
Gadsden State Community College offers Alabama’s only comprehensive Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program that includes instruction in abdomen, small parts, obstetrics-gynecology and vascular sonography— integrated into one associate degree. The 76-credit hour program delivers a curriculum grounded in foundational coursework taught by credentialed instructors in both classroom and clinical lab settings. Students benefit from immersive hands-on training that prepares them for real-world clinical rotations and patient care experiences. “Experience in the field is a crucial part of the learning process and allows students to learn in a true healthcare environment as they prepare for transition into the workforce,” said Kelsey Taylor, program director. “Our students graduate with the confidence, knowledge and skill set they need to succeed in the field.” Gadsden State’s DMS program boasts a 95 percent graduation rate, with nearly all graduates securing employment shortly after completion. As they progress through the program, students become eligible to sit for registry examinations through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Cardiovascular Credentialing International. They may also test for credentialing through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon graduation. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS), ensuring it meets the highest standards in allied health education. A new class will be admitted to the DMS Program each fall. Student selection is based on completion of all prerequisite courses and requirements, including ACT scores, transcripts and admission scores. Applications for the program will be accepted through May 10. Admission requirements for the DMS Program include; Submit official transcripts from other colleges as well as official ACT scores. The minimum composite score on the national or residual ACT test is 18. • Must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all general education courses • Must maintain a C or better on all general and pre- DMS courses • Unconditional admission to Gadsden State • Submit online application prior to May 10 • • Must complete all required general courses for the DMS Program by the application deadline or be enrolled in the course to be completed no later than the spring semester of the year of the application deadline at Gadsden State. • Must be in good standing with the College • Must meet the Essential Functions required for DMS students • Must pass a background check and drug screen • Must attend DMS information session and receive signed documentation of attendance • Must be able to show proof of health insurance once offered admittance into the program • Following application and registration completion, students are scored using a blind scoring system based on GPA and ACT score. The Top 40 applicants will move to Phase 2 of the admission process
Ignacio Joel Sales Jimenez Jan Diego Segura Hidalgo Luis Angel Serafin Chamil Jinen Chirag Shukal Raymundo Soto Gamas Jacob Riley Steele Shaun Anthony Stewart Jaymison Blake Tidwell Marina Tomas Sebastian Christian Ivan Urquilla Emilia Vega Sierra Emily Alexandra Wainwright
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Phase 2 includes a panel interview, a written essay, two professional letters of recommendation and a copy of the certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic life support. “We are highly selective because we are committed to maintaining the highest standards in both academic and clinical excellence,” Taylor said. “Sonographers play a critical role in patient care and diagnostics, so we ensure that every student admitted to our program has the academic readiness as well as the professionalism, work ethic and passion needed to succeed in a demanding healthcare environment. It’s about quality over quantity. We want to graduate the best of the best at Gadsden State.” In addition to the associate degree program, Gadsden State offers a certificate in echocardiography, designed specifically for credentialed and working sonographers looking to expand their clinical capabilities and add an additional imaging modality to their resume. The program is flexible, offering online instruction and evening lab sessions, making it ideal for professionals balancing work and continued education. “Our echocardiography certificate program is unique because it’s built for working sonographers,” Taylor said. “We provide a schedule that works with their busy lives without sacrificing the quality of hands-on training and clinical experience.” To be considered for the program, the applicant must meet one of the following criteria: • Graduate of a DMS vascular program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs • Be a vascular registered sonographer • Be a sonographer with over five years of cardiovascular clinical scanning experience Kimberly Moss, the clinical coordinator for the program, plays an essential role in placing students into healthcare facilities for clinical practice, building strong relationships with industry partners and ensuring that students are career-ready upon graduation. “The combination of comprehensive instruction, real- world clinical exposure and committed faculty makes our program stand out in the state,” Moss said. “We’re not just training students. We’re helping shape the future of diagnostic imaging in Alabama and beyond.” For more information about the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or to apply, visit www.GadsdenState. edu/DMS.
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Best Wishes for a great future! Congratulations Class of 2025
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