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On May 24, the staff and administrators at the Caribou Technology Center held a pinning ceremony for area high school students who had successfully completed their studies in the Certified Nurses Aid program. Approximately 50 of the students’ family and friends gathered to honor the accomplishments of this year’s class. During the traditional pinning ceremony Dustin Denbow, a certified nurses assistant, delivered an inspirational message to the group and Dannielle Gagnon read a poem titled, “Only a CNA.” Casey Nichols ,one of the new CNA graduates provided the closing remarks. In front, from left, are: Casey Nichols, Caribou; Jordyn Burby, Presque Isle; Mrs. Brenda Thibodeau, CNA instructor; Julia Weatherhead, Limestone; and Katherine Roberts, Presque Isle. In back are Christina Hathaway, Presque Isle; Brandie Chestnut, Caribou; Breann McLaughlin and Dannielle Gagnon, both of Presque Isle; and Cierra Saucier and Nakita Jackson of Fort Fairfield. Absent from photo are Chelsea Leighton and Shannon Leighton; Mikaela Hathaway, Easton; Dakota Koch, Washburn and Jenna Guerrette of Caribou.
