Eleven graduates in Blackhawk’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Vascular Technology program celebrated the completion of their degree Wednesday with a pinning ceremony on Central Campus in Janesville attended by friends and family.

The hands-on experience during her clinical placements has helped Madie Wanless to network and gain the skills necessary to work as a dental assistant after she graduates this month.

Sheldon Newkirk, the lead Automotive instructor at Blackhawk, started as a lab assistant at the College while still a student in the Automotive program. Over 16 years later, he is retiring from his position.

Molly Cook believes there are a million reasons for a student to choose Blackhawk, and the new Student Engagement Specialist is here to welcome those students with open arms.

It was Mickey Salamone’s grandfather who cultivated his interest in knowing how mechanical things worked. Mickey is retiring after spending the last nine years as a Diesel & Heavy Equipment program instructor at Blackhawk.