Contributed GRADUATES — Graduates of the Trinity Health System School of Nursing enjoy a moment after their July 12 commencement.

STEUBENVILLE — The Trinity Health System School of Nursing held commencement exercises for the Class of 2024 on July 12.

Rhonda Hatfield, interim chief nursing officer for Trinity Health System, offered the commencement address.

Several graduates were recognized for excellence in academic and clinical achievements. They include:

• Felicia B. received the Dr. Dominic A. Brancazio Memorial Award for highest academic achievement.

• Emily Rovira of Weirton received the THS Medical Staff Award for second highest academic achievement and the Patrick H. Macedonia, MD Excellence in Maternal-Newborn Nursing Award.

• Emma Settle of Steubenville received the THS Nursing Service Award for third highest academic achievement.

• The Dr. Carmel Esposito Community Leadership Award was presented to Emily Rovira.

• The Nancy Bright, MD Excellence in Pediatrics Award was presented to Aleni Knight of Toronto.

Other graduates included in the commencement were: Damien Brady, Allison Craft, Kaleigh Edgar, Isabella Hepburn, Kristen Moffo, Gabriella Soplinski, Joseph Walkosky, Cody Waters and Hannah Wenner.

Students earning academic honors for the summer session 2024, with at least a 3.5 grade-point average, include: Class of 2024: Felicia B., Isabella Hepburn, Emily Rovira, Emma Settle and Gabriella Soplinsky; Class of 2025: Gioanna Gulan.