Eight seniors in the health technologies program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School are now state-tested nursing assistants after completing the exam in May. The state-approved test is administered through D&S Diversified Technologies of Columbus and some students have been gaining experience in local nursing homes including Country Club Manor and Carriage Inn in Steubenville and Rolling Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Bridgeport. Receiving certification were, from left, front, Katelynn McWhorter, Allison Robinette and Shiann Hanket; and back, Bailey Elbright, Matelin Sterling, Haley Burgess, William Evans and Kristen Carroll. (Contributed photo)