RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY CLASS OF 2026

August 11, 2026
Eleven students have graduated from Wharton County Junior College’s Radiologic Technology program.

Eleven students have graduated from Wharton County Junior College’s Radiologic Technology program. Front row, left to right, are Kelly Al-Obaidi of Eagle Lake, Ryleigh Lesak of Richmond, Dianne Salinas of Richmond, Araceli Hernandez of Boling, Isamar Garcia of Needville and Braylynn Henderson of West Columbia. Back row, left to right, are Jasmin Baez of Edna, Lauren Lively of Missouri City, Ryland Hartman of Eagle Lake, Sierra Carmon-Nichols of Sugar Land and Jasmine Reyes of East Bernard.

 

WHARTON, TEXAS — Eleven students have graduated from the Wharton County Junior College Radiologic Technology program. A ceremony was held on Aug. 7 at the Wharton campus.

“This milestone represents the culmination of years of academic preparation, clinical education, dedication and commitment to excellence in patient care,” said Radiologic Technology Program Director Sharla Walker. “The program extends its sincere congratulations to each graduate and recognizes the faculty and clinical partners who have supported their journey.”

Walker is assisted by Radiologic Technology Clinical Coordinator Allyson Randel.  

Graduates included:

  • Brazoria — Braylynn Henderson of West Columbia
  • Colorado County — Kelly Al-Obaidi of Eagle Lakea and Ryland Hartman of Eagle Lake
  • Fort Bend County — Sierra Carmon-Nichols of Sugar Land, Isamar Garcia of Needville, Ryleigh Lesak of Richmond, Lauren Lively of Missouri City and Dianne Salinas of Richmond
  • Jackson County — Jasmin Baez of Edna
  • Wharton County — Araceli Hernandez of Boling and Jasmine Reyes of East Bernard

Outstanding award recipients included:

  • JRCERT Outstanding Student Award — Isamar Garcia of Needville
  • Joe Lee Perez First-Year Student Award — Stephanie Oviedo of Yoakum
  • WCJC Outstanding Student Award — Kelly Al-Obaidi of Eagle Lake
  • Shimadzu Outstanding Student Award — Jasmine Reyes of East Bernard
  • JRCERT Clinical Instructor Award — Amanda Gonzales, clinical instructor at Citizen’s Medical Center in Victoria
  • WCJC Outstanding Student in Patient Care Award — Ryland Hartman of Eagle Lake

WCJC’s Radiologic Technology program offers a two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree that teaches students how to prepare patients for exams, explain X-ray procedures and prepare patients for the radiologist.  hands-on experience related to oral health. Classes are held on the Wharton campus. 

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