The Columbiana County Career & Technical Center Adult Education Dept. celebrated 39 practical nursing and seven police academy students during a graduation ceremony on Aug. 29. A Perfect Attendance Award was given to Tiffany Pieri. The Award of Academic Excellence was presented to Amber Beans. The Spirit of Nursing Award was presented to Hannah Davis. The Award for Clinical Performance was presented to Haley Palmer. Superintendent Jeremy Corbisello presented diplomas. A congratulatory address was given by Dr. Kelly Darney entitled “Cortes.” Row one, from left, Sydney Wilson, Laura Johnson-Dowdle, Brandy Tennant, Jaci Thomas, Hannah Styen, Linsey Evans, Kameron Chambers, Megan Cehrs, Cassie Thompson, Megan McKee; second row, from left, Alexandria McDonald, Mikaelyn Biery, Amber Beans, Tiffany Pieri, Emily Randal, Dana Halstead, Amanda Landsberger, Haley Palmer, Madison Grubbs; third row from left, Somer Madden, Ja’Mese Mitchell, Dove Dotson, Nancy Melott, Jessica Schaffner, Ashlee Green, Hannah Davis, Michele Howard, Alice Backus, Lea Miller; fourth row, from left, Preston McDonald, Jesse Collins, Clyde Kidder, Janeen Hostetter, Kayla Frank, Tara Javens, Cherie Jenkins-Barcey, Tracie Holtz, Kara Lathem and Melissa Petrillo. Police Academy graduates include Justin Cochran, Taton Ellis, Bryan Francis, Lindan Gardner, Bradley Pawl, Zain Rogers and Coltan Vollnogle. (Submitted photo)