LEWISTON – The Clark F. Miller School of Radiologic Technology and the School of Nuclear Medicine Technology graduated 11 radiologic technology students and five nuclear medicine technologists.

At its 63rd commencement exercises, the School of Radiologic Technology graduated students who have completed the accredited 24-month course that emphasizes classroom and clinical training.

Graduating from the School of Radiologic Technology were the following: Jennifer Bernier of Greene; Steven Cyr of Millinocket; Brianne Emerson of Poland; Susan Johnson of Harpswell; Paul Kirkpatrick of Farmingdale; Michael Myers of Freeport; Chelsea Nye of Old Town; Mindy Smith of Perry; Amelia Sandoval of Kingsville, Texas; Jared Theberge of Lewiston; and Stephanie Thompson of Etna.

At its 10th commencement exercises, the Central Maine Medical Center School of Nuclear Medicine Technology graduated Michele Lorette-Hughes of Durham; Jeremey McCormick of Brooks; Stephen McGuire of Veazie; Mark Treadwell of Auburn; and Jeffrey Usher of Standish.

The radiologic technology graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination in radiography. Students passing the exam will become nationally certified radiologic technologists.

The 11 students also completed Central Maine Community College’s requirements for associate of applied science degrees, which they were awarded in May.

The nuclear medicine graduates are eligible to take the ARRT certification examination or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board examination in nuclear medicine technology.

Given special recognition at the ceremony was Paul Kirkpatrick, who was presented with the Clark F. Miller Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement. The award goes to the student having the highest overall grade point average.

Stephanie Thompson was presented the Student Leadership Award, which is given to the student who demonstrates exceptional leadership abilities in the classroom, in clinical settings and with underclassmen. The winner of the award is determined by a vote of fellow students and the school’s faculty. The award is sponsored by GE Healthcare.

Jared Theberge was awarded the Central Maine Medical Center Award of Excellence, which is presented to the student who has contributed the most to the Radiology and Medical Imaging Department during his or her education at CMMC.

Each member of the CMMC Radiology and Medical Imaging Department is eligible to vote for the person they feel should receive the CMMC Award of Excellence. The student selected to receive the award is the individual who others feel has displayed the greatest dedication to the department and to the profession of radiologic technology.

Theberge also took the Clark F. Miller Award for Clinical Excellence that is given to the student with the highest clinical scores.

The Miller awards are named for the founder of the state’s first radiologic technology school, which was established at CMMC in 1949.

Stephen McGuire was presented the Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement for the School of Nuclear Medicine Technology for having the highest academic grade point average.

McGuire was also presented the School of Nuclear Medicine Technology Award for Clinical Excellence as he had the highest clinical GPA. The awards are sponsored by X-Ray Professional Association.

Promoted to seniors during the ceremony were Melissa Achorn of Minot; Courtney Allen of Hallowell; Stephanie Appleby of Woodstock; Joshua Beaulieu of Millinocket; John Caterine of Freeport; Jennifer Chase of Turner; Lindsey Civiello of Millinocket; Jennifer McDonald of Jay; Deanna McGregor of Harpswell; Jamie Perkins of Milo; Renee St. John of Norway; Anne Saucier of Lewiston; and Jennifer Wood of Sabattus.

The CMMC School of Radiologic Technology, founded as Maine’s first radiologic technology program, has graduated 351 students since its establishment in 1949.

Since its creation 11 years ago, the School of Nuclear Medicine Technology has graduated 25 students. It is the only program of its kind in Maine and New Hampshire.