MAYS LANDING – The Shore Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology celebrated the Class of 2026’s 16 graduating students, 10 of whom will also be receiving their Associate in Applied Science degree on Thursday from Atlantic Cape Community College, at its 33rd Annual Graduation Ceremony on May 19 in the Walter E. Edge Theater on Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus.
Shore Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology Program Director Kerry Raymond spoke highly of each and every graduate for their commitment, hard work and compassion to deliver the best patient care possible.
“The Class of 2026 should pride themselves for continuing to not only reach for excellence, but to elevate it. This is a very close-knit group. They clicked on the very first day. They talked with each other very easily and this type of camaraderie is a really good thing. When a teammate was challenged, others stepped in to give a hand. When it was time to complete a task, they worked as a team and got the job done,” said Raymond. “They have demonstrated a set of core skills and values that are highly–sought by employers. They're very compassionate, knowledgeable and hold a high ethical standard. These attributes are critical when working with people, especially those who put their trust in us with their health and well-being.”
Raymond also touted the Radiologic Technology program’s impressive five–year reported 100% job placement rate and strong job market that currently awaits graduates of the program.
Each graduate personally received a School of Radiologic Technology certificate of completion and pin. Meanwhile, five awards were presented to five deserving graduates for their outstanding efforts throughout the year:
- The Academic Achievement Award for the highest GPA was presented to Richard Zennario.
- The Outstanding Clinical Performance Award was presented to Jennifer Husta.
- The Joseph DiOrio Community Service Memorial Award was presented to Jessica Sbat.
- The Alan Beatty Leadership Award was presented to Fayelyn Scioli.
- The Madeline Smock Scholarship Award was presented to Philip Pileggi and Jennifer Husta.
Keynote speaker and Clinical Preceptor Jodi Biglan reminded the graduates to never forget their roots and who helped them along the way.
“Never forget the one who stood beside you when you first stepped into the radiology room, unsure, anxious, and overwhelmed by machines, positioning and protocols. In a field where precision is everything and mistakes carry weight, not everyone chooses to slow down and teach. Many can correct, but only a few will guide with patience, shield you when you falter and quietly reassure you,” said Biglan. “Behind every confident positioning, every properly aligned image, and every calm, patient interaction, there is someone who believed in you before you believed in yourself. That person didn't just teach you techniques, they shaped your confidence, protected your growth, helped turn your fear into skill and your doubt into discipline.”
Together, class representatives Fayelyn Scioli and Mathew Dixon thanked their instructors and professors, while also cherishing the many memories and friends that have been made over the past 21 months.
“Over the past two years, we didn't only learn positioning and radiation principles, we learned to be a source of strength and comfort for patients who were scared, in pain and full of uncertainty. We learned that radiography isn't just about getting the perfect image, it's about listening, caring and being calm amid chaos,” said Scioli and Dixon. “You taught us practically everything that we know from angling the tube and detective quantum efficiency to how to advocate for ourselves and quiet down the self-doubt. You pushed us when we needed it most. You listened to our stress, fears, moments of doubt and reminded us that we could. You didn't just teach us how to be good technologists, you encouraged us to be brave and confident. You taught us to run through the fire, to do it scared.”
Founded in 1992, Radiologic Technology is a cooperative program that meets the needs of students desiring certification and employment as a Radiologic Technologist. The American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) requires students to have a minimum of an associate degree from an accredited institution, such as Atlantic Cape, for eligibility to take the ARRT certification examination. The program currently has more than 350 alumni.
The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technologists (JRCERT) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of X-ray Compliance (NJDEP), and is completed in two phases. The pre-professional phase of the program, which includes courses in general education, mathematics, and science, is completed at Atlantic Cape. The professional phase of the program, which includes the radiologic technology courses and clinical experiences, is completed at Shore Medical Center.
Upon having completed the required 60 college credits and receiving a certificate of all program requirements from SMCSRT, Atlantic Cape grants an Associate in Applied Science degree.
View a photo gallery of this event on Flickr here.
Visit atlanticcape.edu/academics/radiology-tech for more information on the Radiologic Technology program.
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About Atlantic Cape Community College
Established in 1964, Atlantic Cape Community College is a Middle States-accredited, Hispanic-serving institution proudly serving the residents of Atlantic and Cape May counties. As a comprehensive, two-year community college, Atlantic Cape offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs and 34 certificate and workforce development professional series programs at its Mays Landing, Atlantic City, and Cape May campuses. Atlantic Cape is home to the renowned Academy of Culinary Arts, rated the top culinary school in New Jersey, and to its highly acclaimed Nursing program for more than 60 years. Atlantic Cape also partners with more than 30 colleges and four-year universities to offer students the opportunity to seamlessly earn a bachelor’s degree upon graduation.
