Co-Lin Medical Radiologic Technology students brought home several awards and honors from the 84th Annual Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists (MSRT) Conference held recently in Tupelo.
Students showcased their knowledge, creativity and talents through a variety of competitions during the annual conference, earning recognition in student exhibits, artwork, manuscript writing, imaging and group costume competitions.
The Co-Lin team earned People’s Choice in Student Exhibits for its “Blockbuster vs. Biology” display. Team members included Claire Davis of Hazlehurst, Courtney McKey of Centreville and Ryan Wilson of Brookhaven. Shelby Davis of Monticello, along with Tammy Fairburn and JoyAlyson Fauver (not pictured), both of Brookhaven, earned second place in Student Exhibits for their “Chernobyl” display.
Co-Lin students also took home People’s Choice in the Spooky X-ray Image Contest, with Sadie Cupit of Bogue Chitto and Emalee Foret of Drummonds, TN receiving the honor.
Neely Kate White of Magee won the conference’s art competition, with her artwork being featured in the conference program. White additionally placed second in the Manuscript Competition.
In addition to the individual and team competition awards, Co-Lin received Best Group Costume for its America 250-themed entry. The college’s Prep Bowl team also represented Co-Lin at the conference, with members Olivia Jordan of Braxton, Claire Davis of Hazlehurst, Ridge Clanton of Meadville, Jordan Clanton of Meadville, and Avery Hearn of Monticello. Program director Kelly Fenwick was elected to serve as a Mississippi delegate to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).