1999

RECEIVE NATIONAL HONORS! These representatives of East Central Community Col– lege's surgical technology program recentlj recehed various honors at the National HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) Competition held in Nashville, TN. Awards winners include (from left) advisor/instructor Janice Jacobs of Meridian, selected Mississippi's Post-Secondary HOSA Ad– visor of the Year; Nicky Strait of Lawrence, a top 10 finisher inthe surgical technology competition; Leake Academy product Michael Roland of Decatur, second place, surgical technology and job seek- ' i ng skills; and Tracy Kilpatrick of Union, first place in surgical technology. The award winners were recognized at the annul pinning ceremony for surgical temology\students held in the Vickers Fine Arts Center on the Decatur campus. (EC Photo)

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