Argosy's Echocardiography Class of 2008!

(from L-to-R starting from back row)

Beth, Kindra, Barry, Traci

Manya, April, Jessie, Kristi, Kassi (not pictured)

Out of 17 original echo students, only 9 of us remain. That's something to celebrate! Along this arduous road, we had several nervous breakdowns, incessant tears, sleepless nights, and rageful fits...but in the end it was worth it! I made some amazing friends that I have grown to admire immensely. Not to mention, we all made it through a grueling program, requiring many personal sacrifices, especially for our families. I am proud and honored to be a part of the last women standing (Barry's aware he grew a vagina). Go team!

Karen: Head of Echo Program (L)

Amy: Clinical Coordinator (R)

Kindra "No Nuts!" Nagle

Clincal site:

St. John's & St. Joseph's Hospitals, Maplewood & St. Paul, MN

Traci "Williams" or "Slater" Genia

Clinical site:

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Manya "Jodi Foster's Fist" or "Desert Rose" Denman

Clinical site:

Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids, MN

Barry "Ah Longinus!" or "Fat Aspirate" Ptak

Clinical site:

Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, WI

Jessie "She's Like the Wind" Whemhoff

Clinical site:

Region's Hospital, St. Paul, MN

April "Grape Ape" Quast

Clinical site:

United Hospital & St. Paul Heart Clinic, St. Paul, MN

Beth "Marfan" or "Stilts" Decker

Clinical site:

Gunderson Lutheran Hospital, LaCrosse, WI

***Unfortunately, Kassi had already left for clinicals when I took these pictures. She's stationed in Fargo, ND.***