Essex-Area Students Shine in CCBC Allied Health Programs

Several Essex- and Middle River-area students were recently inducted in The Community College of Baltimore County's chapter of the Alpha Eta Honor Society.

The organization honors allied health students for academic achievement, according to a statement from college officials.

For the first time, a special ceremony was held to recognize the new inductees, college spokeswoman Jacquie Lucy said.

"In the past they were recognized during the School of Health Professions Student Recognition Ceremony held prior to graduation," Lucy said in an email to Patch.

The following area students were inducted in the March 21 ceremony held on the college's Essex campus:

Mental Health:
Francene Donofrio (Nottingham)

Nursing (includes a variety of programs on both the Essex and Catonsville campuses):
Briana Wright (Essex)
Neil Delimont (Essex)
Candice Dill (Essex)
Darrell Kisner (Essex)
Jacqueline Sizemore (Rosedale)
Carrie Roberts (Essex)
Stephanie Neugent (Essex, December 2012 graduate)
Sarah Ragan (Rosedale, December 2012 graduate)

Occupational Therapy
Keith Hardesty (Middle River)

Radiography
Matthew Arnold (Middle River)
Farin Doran (Middle River)

A total of 46 students and alumni were inducted in the society, according to Lucy.

Membership in the society, the national honor society for allied health professions students, requires an overall grade-point average of 3.5 or better, completion of a minimum of half of the professional program courses, and demonstrated leadership ability and a high level of professionalism, according to a statement from Lucy.

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