From left, Josphat Ndgewa, Julie Von Fettweis, Lauren Hnath, Shaina Lakanen of New Ipswich, Patty Brine, Makenzi Mitchell, Mallory LeBlanc, Taven Felix, Hannah Paul and Sarah O'Sullivan.
From left, Josphat Ndgewa, Julie Von Fettweis, Lauren Hnath, Shaina Lakanen of New Ipswich, Patty Brine, Makenzi Mitchell, Mallory LeBlanc, Taven Felix, Hannah Paul and Sarah O'Sullivan. Credit: —COURTESY PHOTO

Mount Wachusett Community College held a pinning ceremony for the 11 members of the dental hygiene Class of 2022, including Shaina Lakanen of New Ipswich, on May 13.

The pinning ceremony represents the passage from student to registered dental hygienist.