THESE STUDENTS are among the first to complete the certified nursing assistant (CNA) program offered at Missouri State University-West Plains. The students, who completed the 16-week program in early May, took their certification exams from the Missouri Health Care Association, the certifying agency, on May 5. The program will be offered each fall and spring in cooperation with the South Central Career Center and Willow Health Care, Inc. Front row from left: Shayna Streets, West Plains; Gabriela Ruiz, Willow Springs, and Erin Brummell, Mtn. View. Back row: Sharon Tranthom, West Plains; Jess Jenkins, Birch Tree; Caleb Stewart and Desiree McAfee, both of West Plains; Megan Silveus, Houston; and Candice Tate, Cabool. (Photo provided)