13 Graduate Wallace State as Registered Sonographers

Hanceville, AL — Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program recently celebrated the success of 13 students in its OB/GYN pathway with a pinning ceremony attended by graduates, family and friends. As each graduate walked across the stage, the letters RDMS were added after their name, because all of them have already passed their OB/GYN registry exam and are registered sonographers.

Program Director April Sutherland described the class of students as caring.

“That is something that each and every one of you have in common,” she said. “You entered this program because you care about women and their babies. You cared about each other as you’ve grown together as women’s imaging specialists. You pushed through that first day of clinic because you cared more than you were scared.”

Lacey Reyer, left, was named Valedictorian of the Class of 2024 for having the highest grade point average among her classmates. Presenting the award is Clinical Coordinator Sara Thompson.

Class president Lacey Reyer of Toney, said the last year has been rewarding and fulfilling, and thanked the instructors for making them better individuals and sonographers.

In addressing her classmates, Reyer referenced a verse from the book of Esther.

“In the midst of turmoil and fear of the future, Esther was encouraged with this statement, ‘Perhaps you were created for such a time as this,’” Reyer said. “As we enter into this new season of our lives, with all the changes and excitement and uneasiness of what is to come, I pray that we too can find hope and encouragement in these words. We have each been placed in this program, with these instructors and with each other for a reason. Every lecture, open lab scan, clinical day and late-night study session has equipped us for such a time as this. May we use these skills that we’ve learned to make an impact on every patient that we meet.”

Reyer was named Valedictorian of the Class of 2024 for having the highest grade point average among her classmates.

Danielle Brady of Hoover received the Clinical Excellence Award.

Danielle Brady of Hoover received the Clinical Excellence Award. Presenting the award is Clinical Coordinator Sara Muncher.

Other students graduating from the program include: Madison Ashley of Hartselle; Jenna Ayers of Winfield; Shae Baker of Kimberly; Jolie Bise of Winchester, Tenn.; Kaitlyn Burleson of Haleyville; Emily Burns and Antonia Markush, both of Trussville; Hallie Glasgow of Guin; Keatyn Higdon of Decatur; Sophia Manley of Pelham; Alyssa Morrison of Russellville.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program offers three pathways for Abdomen/Vascular, Cardiovascular Sonography and Obstetrics & Gynecology Sonography. Applications are accepted March 1 to June 1 for fall entry. For more information, visit www.wallacestate.edu/Sonography or contact Mindie Sandlin at 256.352.8334 or mindie.sandlin@wallacestate.edu.

Registration for Fall 2024 classes at Wallace State Community College is underway, with regular and Mini Term I classes beginning Aug. 19. Flex Start terms begin Aug. 26 and Sept. 2. Mini Term II classes will begin Oct. 16. For more information, visit www.wallacestate.edu, call 256.352.8000 or come by Lion Central in the lobby of the James C. Bailey Center Monday-Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

See video of ceremony at: https://www.youtube.com/live/JFixQM52Y2g?si=qU8x34jz2-Xl0gBK

See photos from ceremony at: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBCxPB

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About Wallace State

Wallace State Community College (Ala.), a member of the Alabama Community College System, is a comprehensive community college in north central Alabama offering more than 200 options in academic, health and technical programs of study leading to an associate degree, certificate or transfer, as well as workforce-credit training and adult education. An Achieving the Dream Leader College, nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute as a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, ranked by Southern Business and Development among the Top 3 institutions in the South for workforce development, named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing and the National Security Administration, rated the Top Online Community College in Alabama, a Military Friendly Institution and an All-Steinway School, Wallace State is an outstanding place for students to pursue their education and career goals. Classes are offered online and on campus, day, evening and on weekends, with numerous start dates each year. Visit Wallace State’s beautiful main campus located on 300-acres in Hanceville, Ala., our satellite location in downtown Oneonta, Ala., find us online at www.wallacestate.edu, or call 256.352.8000.