South Piedmont Community College recently celebrated the first graduates of its new evening Massage Therapy program — a milestone reflecting the College’s ongoing work to provide flexible, accessible workforce training options.
The pinning ceremony took place on Oct. 29 at the Old Charlotte Highway campus.
The graduates were:
- Jessica Blakeney
- Celeste Capote-Angelina
- Smita Gogawale
- Rylee M. Howarth
- Sara K. Lewis
- Alana J. Marens
- Deziree K. Pannell
- Kira Shay
- Shannon Shinabarger
- Elaine K. Valencia
“It was such a pleasure to celebrate this wonderful group of students — the very first cohort of our new evening Massage Therapy program. This group truly embodies the spirit of South Piedmont: dedication, diversity, and determination,” said President Dr. Stacy Waters-Bailey.
South Piedmont has a long history of expanding program schedules, including offering evening, weekend, and online options, to support working adults, parents, and career changers.
For more information about Massage Therapy at South Piedmont, visit https://spcc.edu/programs/therapeutic-massage/