PIQUA — Fifteen students from the Upper Valley Career Center Adult Division Practical Nursing program graduated, July 12.

Among them was Alyssa M. Little, of Sidney.

Class adviser Paula Strebig commended the graduates on their accomplishment and offered words of inspiration: “You entered this program with the goal of becoming a nurse. Over the past 11 months you have grown tremendously through hard work and dedication and I am so proud of each of you. It is my honor to welcome you to the nursing profession.”.

Program Director Lori Ludwig pinned the graduates and instructor Hazel Holmes gave the diplomas.