Southside Virginia Community College recently held a pinning ceremony for practical nursing students who attended classes at the Estes Community Center. Those completing the program and recognized at the Dec. 16 event are, from left, Lakesha Liggon, Chase City; Jessica Tatum, Drakes Branch; Shemeka Waller, Drakes Branch; Tabetha Owens, Nelson; Priscilla Gibbs, Dinwiddie; Dora Edem, Richmond; Lauren Albertson, South Boston; Ashley Cunningham, Danville; Alyssa Allgood, Boydton; Miesha Montoya, Chase City; Alexis Oliver, Chase City; and Kristen Thorpe, Gasburg.