LEWISTON — The Master of Occupational Therapy program at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College recently graduated 21 students. A pinning ceremony was held on campus where each student was recognized for his or her unique contributions and received a pin identifying the profession of occupational therapy.

All of the graduates are from Maine and are currently completing their final fieldwork experiences within the state and beyond. After passing their national certification exam, the majority of the graduates plan to work within the state in diverse settings including school systems, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, community mental health settings and others.

Graduates receiving their pin included Audrey Averill-Blagdon, Alna; Michaela L. Bowen, Newry; Amber Nicole Bradigan, North Bridgton; Angela J. Cloutier, Sabattus; Wayne Joseph Cote, Lewiston; Kristina H. Harvey, Lewiston; Gina M. Longbottom, Woolwich; Heather L. Luongo, Gray; Nicole Marineau, Portland; Angela Marie McKenna, Augusta; Stephanie S. Miller, South Bowdoinham; Kathryn Frances, Lewiston; Jane Elizabeth Newkirk, Bath; Ashley E. Nichols,Van Buren; Michelle Poisson, Saco; Jeremey Wade Richardson, Auburn; Maureen Lee Sclar, Hartland; Michelle Elizabeth Segovias, Portland; Christina Senechal, Bar Mills; Karen F. Spitfire, Belfast; and Jessica Nicole Sprinkle, Scarborough.

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