Meridian Community College: MCC Paramedic Class Receive Pins

Press release from Meridian Community College:

August 9, 2021

Members of the Meridian Community College Paramedic Class of 2021 received their pins
during a special ceremony held in the campus Tommy E. Dulaney Center.  

Timothy Blackwell, Kasenthia Bloodsaw, Onedaro Dixon, Thomas Fox, James Joseph, Jared
Maiden, and Amber Reece received their pins from Ben White, the lead paramedic instructor.
Another class member, Cameron Boggan, was honored posthumously. His parents received
his pin.  

“These folks persevered; they prevailed,” said MCC President Dr. Thomas Huebner when
he welcomed the socially distanced audience. “They decided they were going into a
profession that required close contact. That says something about their character,
their motivation, and drive. It makes me proud to say that I get to be a part of this
ceremony, so congratulations,” he said.

White echoed Dr. Huebner’s comments and added he asked the students to give him “one
year for the rest of your life; one year to devote your attention to what we can provide
you to change the rest of your life. All we did was open up a door, and you walked
through it.” 

Boggan was also posthumously recognized as Paramedic of the Year award recipient. 

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