The Citadel’s Swain Department of Nursing is recognizing its newest graduates from its nursing program.

On Thursday, May 7, the department’s Class of 2026 received their nursing pins during a traditional pinning ceremony in the college’s Summerall Chapel. At The Citadel, the pin is presented after a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is earned. Presenting new nurses with a pin or badge dates back centuries.

The names of the graduates are:

Katelyn Barbour

Ilsa Cisneros

Zoey Ellison

Chloe Lawrence

Abigail Cockerham

Caroline Henry-Domrese

Calder Garris

Abigail Harrell

Robert Lance Harrelson

Sarah Elizabeth  Johnston

Riley Lair

Mariah Lowry

Holly Parris

Susannne Rhodes

Kaley Thompson

Ethan Watts

Student Awards

Lila Whetstone Caring Award

Ethan Watts

Lila Whetstone was a nurse, patient advocate, teacher and a nurse administrator. Of all her roles and job duties, providing direct care to the patient and their family brought her the most joy. This award is given to a cadet who exudes the caring and compassionate qualities of a nurse exhibited by Mrs. Lila Whetstone.

The DAISY Foundation Student Nurse Award

Suzanne Rhodes

Outstanding cadet

Ilsa Cisneros

Outstanding evening student

Mariah Lowry

Induction into this International Honor Society of Nursing is bestowed upon students who have a GPA of at least a 3.0 and rank in the highest 35% of the graduating class.