Crafton Hills College Graduated its 38th Respiratory Therapy Class

REDLANDS>> Crafton Hills College graduated its 38th Respiratory Therapy Class on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. “You should be proud of your accomplishment,” said Dr. Wei Zhou, CHC president, to the graduating class. “You’ve completed a degree for a high-paying, in-demand career from one of the most prestigious programs in the region. The class of 25 students from throughout the Inland Empire are Clarissa Cales (Highland), Jason Dabbs (Banning), Consuelo Fabela (Beaumont), Nathan Finks-Patty (Yucaipa), Johanna Flamenco (Loma Linda), Jesus Flores (Riverside), Laura Glenn (San Bernardino), Emil Grakov (Loma Linda), Mayra Grimaldo-Meeks (Redlands), Gregory Guardado (La Verne), Easton Gully. (Yucaipa), Michelle Harkey (Highland), Jordan Kittel (Yucaipa), Jenny Marcial (San Jacinto), Allie Masters (Riverside), John Mena (Rialto), Tri Nguyen (Highland), Bradley Potjer (Redlands), Travis Sans (Rancho Cucamonga), Nathanael Siahaan (San Bernardino), Shinrei Siapco (San Bernardino), Rachael St. Laurent (Yucaipa), Jessica Torrez (Highland), Tyler Walker (Yucaipa), and Carlos Yanez (Rialto). The students completed an associate of science degree in respiratory care in 18 months, which included class work and clinical rotations at area hospitals. The Crafton Hills Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC).