Henry Ford College
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Thank You
The nursing faculty and the graduating class wish to express their many thanks to the HFC administration and the HFC Student Nurse Association for making this ceremony possible.
Congratulations to all of our Nursing graduates for your amazing accomplishments. We are proud of you! You will always be part of the HFC family.
We are also grateful to all the family members and friends who supported these Nursing students as they worked hard toward achieving their dreams. You are a big part of this day, and you have helped build better futures. Thank you!
During the ceremony, please...
No pictures or approaching the stage.
Program
Welcome and Introductions
Shannon Hasper, MSN, BSN, RN
Nursing Faculty
Processional
Graduating class of May 2026
Music
Anthony J. Lai, M.M.
Band and Choir Director, Department of Music
David Waggoner Piano
Justen Longo Drums
Jacob Watson Bass
Henry Ford Chorus Choir Processional - Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar
National Anthem (arr. G. Kevin Dewey) and School Song (Pro Bono Omnium), by G. Kevin Dewey and Lawrence A. Wik
Recessional - Triumphal March from Aida by Giuseppe Verdi
Greetings and Remarks
Stephanie Bell
May 2026 Nursing Graduate
Dr. Cynthia Scheuer, PT, Ed.D.
Dean of Health and Human Services
Dr. Michael A. Nealon, Ph.D.
Vice President of Academic Affairs
HFC Board of Trustees Welcome
Presentation of the Catherine Gangarossa Outstanding SNA Member Award
Dr. Mary Ann Cherenzia, DNP, FNP-BC
Nursing Faculty and Student Nurse Association Advisor
Christie Buck, MSN, BSN, RN
Nursing Faculty and Student Nurse Association Advisor
Presentation of Outstanding Student Award
Dr. Mary Ann Cherenzia, DNP, FNP-BC
Nursing Faculty and Student Nurse Association Advisor
The Nursing Pin
Tiffani Brown
May 2026 Nursing Graduate
Pinning of Graduates
Nursing Faculty and Nurse Guest Pinners
Announcement of Names
Margaret Roche, MSN, BSN, RN
Sophia Beydoun, MSN, RN
Nightingale Pledge
Dr. Mary Ann Cherenzia, DNP, FNP-BC
Recessional
Faculty and Graduating Class
Nursing Graduates
May 2026
Mathany Abdo
Nadr Aboukhodr
Aya Alassfour
Shayma Albanna
Diala Alhagehassan
Zaineb Ali Edan
Ahlim Aljahmi
Amir Almohana
Lamma Awad
Alexis Bagley
Araceli Barrientos
Hassan Bcharouche
Stephanie Bell
Jonnea Broaddus
Tiffani Brown
Lilian Cardona-Diaz
Breyonna Carey
Galilea Castillo
Justin Caverly
Robert Chris-Obi
Monique Cruz
Nousaiba Diab El Harake
Gwendolyn Dixon
Alexandria Downs
Noah Drennon
Brittany Duke
Melissa Durlock
Meriam Eljahmi
Antonina Evans
Rima Fakih
Denise Flores
Joe Flores
Ella George
Hanna Ghamlouche
Emily Goetz
Michelle Gonzalez
Lydia Gryguc
Alondra Gutierrez
Rukaya Hachem
Cagney Haidar
Reeyam Hussein
Taneemul Ihsan
Rafal Ismael
London Jerome
Haidy Kahali
Natasha Krasnodemski
Sergio Krzesowiak
Zeinab Mahdi Fathollah
Yasmeen Makled
Cassidy McFarland
Delaney Minutolo
Haley Minutolo
Muna Mohamed
Abeer Mohsin
Sarah Naji
Elaa Omayan
Luz Orozco Castellanos
Dayna Pochron
Carol Rahhal
Karen Reynoso
Hussein Salameh
Kamiah Salter
Erin Scroggins
Austin Sexton
Dominique Smith
Nicole Soloway
Cuyler Sucharski
Kerian Suess
Dominique Sullivan
Maya Taha
Savannah Thomas
Ariel Thompson
Nesserine Tiberia
Alyssa Uselton
Denisa Vishkulli
Alexis Yates
Chad Zabik, Jr.
Ashley Zack
Faculty and Staff
Henry Ford College School of Nursing
Dr. Cynthia Scheuer, PT, Ed.D.
Dean of Health and Human Services
Trina M. Moore, MSN, RN, ACN-BC
Director of Nursing
Faculty
Tina Adkins, MSN, RN
Susan Barnes, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC, CNE
Nancy Borkin, MSN, RN
Christie Buck, MSN, BSN, RN
Justin Carpenter, MSN, RN, HN-BC, AGCNS-BC
Heather Champagne, MSN, RN
Dr. Mary Ann Cherenzia, DNP, FNP-BC
Dr. Marisa Ferrari, DNP, RN, Clinical Coordinator
Shannon Hasper, MSN, BSN, RN
Amy Jankowski, MSN, BSEd, RN, CNE
Sherri Klenczar, MSN, RN, CPNP
Missy Mata, MSN, RN, ONC
Elizabeth Martin, MSN, RN
Dr. Candance Niemer, DNP, MSN/Ed, RN, CNS-C, CNE, CNEcl, AGCNS-BC
Dr. Emily Pawlowski, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN
Margaret Roche, MSN, RN, CNS
Lab Support Staff
Gina Gangarossa, Lab Associate
Office Support Staff
Karen Elsersy
Lisa Hastings
Student Nurse Association Executive Board
Lydia Gryguc
President
Tiffani Brown
Vice President
Alexis Bagley
Secretary
Stephanie Bell
Treasurer
Ella George
Activity Director
Sarai Chbib
Activity Coordinator
Natalia Quezada
Social Media Director
Christie Buck
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Mary Ann Cherenzia
Faculty Advisor
Nightingale Pledge
I pledge myself here, before my God and in the presence of this assembly, to practice my profession with integrity.
I will endeavor to maintain and elevate the standard of nursing, both as a science and as an art.
I wholeheartedly recognize the importance of high standards of care and of personal accountability.
I devote myself to the healing, protection, and welfare of those committed to my care.
I accept a duty to work for the improvement of health in the communities in which I live and work.
I will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping, and will respect the privacy of medical information.
I will act with compassion in ethical matters.
I will not knowingly administer or consume any harmful substance.
I commit to interdisciplinary collaboration and lifelong learning.
I fully acknowledge the seriousness of the responsibility that I accept in my calling, and the significance of this pledge that I take today.
Lorita Renfro, BSN, RN
Music Lyrics
Star Spangled Banner
National Anthem of the United States of America
Text by Francis Scott Key
Music by John Stafford Smith
Oh, say, can you see
By the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hail'd
At the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars
Through the perilous fight
O'er the ramparts we watch'd
Were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare
The bombs bursting in air
Gave proof through the night
That our flag was still there
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free
And the home of the brave?
Pro Bono Omnium (For the Good Of All)
The official school song and spirit song of Henry Ford College, Dearborn, Michigan, USA.
Lyrics: Lawrence A. Wik, Jasmine Young
Music: G. Kevin Dewey
For the strength of community, for the joy of diversity, for the hope of humanity, we sing in one accord.
For the love of artistry, for the lessons of history, for the pride of industry, the hallmark of Henry Ford:
Pro bono omnium: For The Good Of All.
Pro bono omnium: Heed the clarion call!
Pro bono omnium: Stand together, tall.
Pro bono omnium: For The Good Of All.
Hawks are Flying High
Sing out for Henry Ford;
Hawks are flying high!
Sing out for Henry Ford;
Hear our vict’ry cry!
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Sing out for Henry Ford;
Reaching for the sky!
Sing out for Henry Ford;
Hawks are flying high!
Go Hawks!
About the Pin
The pin is a replica of the Henry Ford College seal. The shape and design represent a crest and shield. On the shield is a torch representing knowledge and academic achievement, and a hawk representing extracurricular activities. The Latin inscription, Pro Bono Omnium, means “For the Good of All.” The three-link chain represents the community college as the connecting link between high school and a four-year college or university. The Greek cross on which the above are superimposed is a symbol of faith, good works, and the golden rule.
Honorary Nursing Pin Recipient
An honorary nursing pin is presented to a person who has demonstrated exemplary support of the School of Nursing.
Previous Honorary Nursing Pin Recipients
Mike Charette (2025)
Cynthia Scheuer (2024)
Gina Gangarossa (2023)
Kevin Dewey (2023)
Roxanne McDonald (2022)
Karen Elsersy (2017)
Lisa Hastings (2017)
Julie Richert (2017)
Dr. Stanley Jensen (2015)
Dr. Tracy P. Pierner (2015)
Hussein Berry (2014)
Henry Ford College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Phone: 800-621-7440
Website: hlcommission.org