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Career and Technical Education nursing assistant students commemorate the end of their coursework

Students with CTE director and principal.
Career and Technical Education nursing assistant students commemorate the end of their coursework

Career and Technical Education nursing assistant students sat together with smiling faces at the community center at Mount Vernon High School on Monday, June 3, 2024, to celebrate the near completion of their program. All that is left is for scholars to take the New York State exam. 

The celebration kicked off with words of encouragement from administrators and staff at MVHS including principal Pauline Pearce, CTE Director Brian Simons and Nursing Assistant Instructor Bonnie Ball. 

“I’m super proud of everybody sitting at the table because I know that there are a lot of distractions around and you all really held onto your dreams and here we are today,” said Dr. Pearce. “The only thing that is missing now is the state exam. Mount Vernon has really placed its mark on the map, because of you and your dedication to the field. This is a tremendously happy occasion for us all; we are very excited to celebrate you, your parents must be super super proud.” 

Afterwards, students watched a slideshow presentation with photos of them and the hard work they did throughout their studies. The ceremony ended with lite bites and refreshments such as cookies and cupcakes as students congratulated each other. 

“I’m really relieved to finish this program,” said Ava Dilone, senior at MVHS. “I’m very grateful because I also just graduated from EMT school, and I have my state testing for nursing assistant soon. Being able to graduate with both my EMT and nursing assistant license, I’m super super blessed. Through this program, I learned that nursing is not the path I want to follow, but I do have a passion for medical, which is why I am going to do dental.”

Students smiling for the camera.
Students posing for the camera.
Students watching slideshow.


 

Student with Ms. Ball.

 

Student in nursing course practicing phlebotomy.
Representatives from WSMDA visit the MVHS Careers and Health classroom to teach phlebotomy procedures.

Anyone who is a phlebotomist technician has so much opportunity for work,” said Fabian Rodriguez, an admissions representative for Westchester School for Medical and Dental Assistance (WSMDA). Two representatives from WSMDA visited the Career and Technical Education wing at Mount Vernon High School to perform a live phlebotomy demonstration for career and health students this Tuesday.

4 students at NYSRA Prostart competition.
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Students standing under Bloom Balls.
Students at MVHS complete Bloom Ball projects in English 2 Honors

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Panelist speaking with student after presentation.
Health care panel presented at Mount Vernon High School

Career and Technical Education Nursing Assistant students and students taking Careers in Health gathered at the Community Center at Mount Vernon High School as they focused their attention on four guest speakers from various aspects of the health care field on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. During the panel, students were able to learn about job opportunities post graduation.