Crafton Hills College EMT Instructors Celebrate Student Dedication and Growth

Publish Date: May 30, 2026

Crafton Hills College celebrated the accomplishments of three Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) cohorts on May 27 during a graduation ceremony at the Finkelstein Performing Arts Center. The evening highlighted the strong connections formed between students and instructors throughout the rigorous program.

The graduating cohorts included the Tuesday/Thursday night class, the Saturday class, and the Wednesday class, led by instructors Dave Molloy, Travis Mulder, and Zachary Randall.

Throughout the ceremony, instructors reflected on the dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance demonstrated by their students during the intensive semester-long program.

Professor Dave Molloy spoke about the close-knit environment built within his evening cohort and praised students for their resilience through a challenging semester.

“I told them on the very first night not to blink because it was going to be over before they knew it,” Molloy shared. “Here we are at graduation, and I could not be more proud of this group.”

Molloy acknowledged the long nights students spent in class until 10:30 p.m., balancing coursework, jobs, and personal responsibilities while preparing for careers in emergency services. He also recognized the EMT program’s skills instructors and support staff, emphasizing that student success is a team effort.

Professor Travis Mulder focused on the sacrifices made by the Saturday cohort, who spent weekends in class while others were attending family gatherings, celebrations, and social events.

“When all of our friends and family members are enjoying their weekends, these students were here from morning until night,” Mulder said. “That commitment made them stronger.”

Mulder commended his students for consistently attending tutoring sessions and extra study groups, calling them one of the hardest-working cohorts he has taught. He also highlighted three students who successfully completed the EMT program while still attending high school.

Professor Zachary Randall praised the Wednesday cohort for their flexibility and teamwork after unexpected scheduling changes required the class to adapt throughout the semester.

“You guys absolutely killed it,” Randall told his students. “Your skills staff was so proud of the way you came together at the end of the semester.”

The ceremony concluded with cheers, applause, and celebrations with family and friends as graduates crossed the stage to receive their certificates and begin the next chapter in their emergency medical careers.