Midway, KY – Midway University held its Nursing Pinning Ceremony on May 9, 2025, in Duthie Auditorium, celebrating the dedication and achievements of its latest nursing graduates. The ceremony, a time-honored tradition in the nursing community, the candidates received their official Midway University Nursing Pins, symbolizing their transition from students to professional nurses, and for some attaining an advanced degree.
Graduates included:
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Amanda Brizzi
Ahyana Burnett
Kassidy Daugherty
David Emfinger III
Bailey Hall
Hailey Hulette
Kristen McGeachy
Annabelle Savage
Madalynn Smith
Shayna Villier
Amelia Waddelow
Mackenzie Welch
Abigail Lyle
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Cameron Banfield
Laurel Raeann Brandenburg
Kaylie Christine Elizabeth Clark
Randi Lynn Griffett
Morgan Harper
Alexis Lyons
Ava Pitts
Madison Richey
Hannah Riggs
Katherine Schweighardt
Kaitlyn Shanks
Aaliyah Stiles
Sierra Kostenbader
Master of Science Nursing
Brittany Fesler
Rachael Grace Gowins
Emilee Hogan
Michon Hyatt
Kaley Long
Taylor Michelle Petrey
Katie Snider
Erin Wilford
The ceremony also recognized outstanding graduates with special awards:
- Florence Nightingale Award: Bailey Hall and Madison Richey
- Clinical Excellence Award: Abigail Lyle, Cameron Banfield, Taylor Petrey
- Professional Excellence Award: Hailey Hulette, Kate Schweighardt, Erin Wilford
- Resiliance Award: Ava Pitts
- Baptist Health Lexington Leadership Award: Annabelle Savage and Morgan Harper