On Tuesday, December 2, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) honored graduating SRTC Radiologic Technology students during a ceremony at SRTC’s Moultrie campus. Eighteen seniors were recognized at the awards ceremony and received pins to mark the completion of their program requirements: Summer Barry, Stephanie Brito-Estrada, Kaley Crawford, Ivonne Duque, Lauren Elizondo, Margaret Giddens, Maria Johnson, Dianna Maldonado, Danielle McHan, Yaslim Mendez, Peyton Peek, Francisco Perez Lopez, Diana Rojas, Mallory Shiver, Zulmy Tapia, Areli Vazquez, Andrienne Vickers, and Chad Wentworth.
"SRTC proudly celebrates the graduation of its Moultrie cohort of Radiologic Technology Class of 2025. This dedicated cohort has spent the past sixteen months mastering the science and skill of medical imaging, demonstrating exceptional professionalism, resilience, and compassion throughout their clinical training. Their achievement reflects not only personal perseverance but also a deep commitment to serving patients and strengthening the region’s healthcare workforce. As they step into their roles as radiographers, these graduates carry forward the program’s legacy of excellence, ready to make an immediate and meaningful impact in hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers across Georgia. Congratulations to the newest radiologic technologists. Your future is bright, and your community is proud,” said Dr. Amanda Price, Radiologic Technology Program Chair.
From each graduating class, the program and partner clinical locations recognize several students for outstanding effort and achievement. Lauren Elizondo received the Colquitt Regional Scholastic Award. Maria Johnson received the Colquitt Regional Student Award. Mallory Shiver received the Tift Regional Student Award. Peyton Peek received the Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Cathedral Award. Ivonne Duque received the Archbold Brooks County Student Award. Yaslim Mendez received the Archbold Imaging Center Student Award. Diana Rojas received the Archbold Medical Student Award. Lauren Elizondo was recognized for having the highest overall GPA in the class. Zulmy Tapia was recognized for having the highest clinical average. The Radiologic Technology program recognized Kaley Crawford with the Impact Award.
The Radiologic Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree Program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in radiology departments and related businesses and industries. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree, have the qualifications of a Radiographer, and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination for Radiographers. Following the completion of core requirements, this program can be completed in four semesters.
In the coming weeks, seniors will sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam, and pending passage will be ready for careers as radiographers. These seniors will be eligible to take part in the college’s December 11 commencement ceremony in Bainbridge.
Southern Regional Technical College offers over 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programs that are designed to get students quickly into their desired careers, and 38 general education courses that transfer to the University System of Georgia institutions and 19 private colleges and universities in Georgia. SRTC has instructional sites located in eleven counties across Southwest Georgia for the convenience of its students. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. For the most up-to-date information on registration, class dates, and program offerings, interested individuals can log on to www.southernregional.edu or call (888) 205-3449.
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