CHC Celebrates 37th Respiratory Therapy Class

By: Donna Hoffman

Community Writer

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Crafton Hills College (CHC) graduated its 37th Respiratory Therapy Class. The class of 17 students are Geoffrey Booth, Kylee Dattilo, Hiram Dominguez, Mariah Ertl, Jared Farley, Oksana Gubar, Haley Kaiser, Brandie Kincaid, Francisco Lopez, Carlo Malagon, Craig Midget, Lloyd Reichardt, Diana Sanchez, Lynell Smith, Tara Staples, Michael Stewart, and Ilana Townsley.
Crafton Hills College (CHC) graduated its 37th Respiratory Therapy Class on Thursday, Dec. 17 in the Performing Arts Center. The class of 17 students are Geoffrey Booth (Mentone), Kylee Dattilo (Yucaipa), Hiram Dominguez (San Bernardino), Mariah Ertl (San Bernardino), Jared Farley (San Bernardino), Oksana Gubar (Highland), Haley Kaiser (Yucaipa), Brandie Kincaid (Redlands), Francisco Lopez (San Bernardino), Carlo Malagon (Yucaipa), Craig Midget (Moreno Valley), Lloyd Reichardt (Highland), Diana Sanchez (Mentone), Lynell Smith (Redlands), Tara Staples (Yucaipa), Michael Stewart (Beaumont), and Ilana Townsley (Running Springs). The students have completed an associate of science degree in respiratory care. The Crafton Hills Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC). As one of the 113 colleges in the California community college system, Crafton Hills College is committed to providing citizens in the region with an accessible higher education. The philosophy of California's community colleges is that education is the key to better jobs, a better economy, and a better quality of life. CHC offers 53 degree programs and 25 occupational certificate plans.