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Contact: Christina Chapple
Date: 5/17/03
 
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SLU 2003 TOP STUDENTS -- Southeastern Louisiana University President Randy Moffett congratulates the spring 2003 recipients of the President's Medals for Outstanding Academic Achievement at the university's May 17 commencement program. The President’s Medals are presented to graduating seniors with the highest academic average in each college. From left, are liberal arts studies major Ronald Aaron Palmer of Denham Springs, College of Arts and Sciences, 4.0 grade point average (gpa); communication major Jennifer Rose Lombardo of Loranger, College of Arts and Sciences, 4.0 gpa; elementary education major Cynthia Blancher Huggins of Abita Springs, College of Education and Human Development, 4.0 gpa; marketing major Catherine Elizabeth Blandino of Covington, College of Business and Technology, 4.0 gpa; Moffett; nursing major Brittany K. Wallace of Zachary, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3.850 gpa; marketing major Kristi M. Mitchell of Slaughter, College of Business and Technology, 4.0 gpa; and criminal justice major Carl Newton Baker Jr. of Reserve, College of Arts and Sciences, 4.0 gpa.

HERE I AM – Spring 2003 Southeastern Louisiana University graduate Kevin W. Groeger of Baton Rouge waves wildly to get the attention of family and friends after marching into commencement exercises at Southeastern Louisiana University on Saturday (May 17). Groeger, who received a bachelor's degree in general business, was among more than 980 students receiving associate, bachelor's and master's degrees.

GRADUATION CALL – Aimee M. Ahrons of Mandeville uses her cell phone to share her excitement as she prepares to receive her bachelor's degree in kinesiology at Southeastern Louisiana University's spring commencement exercises on Saturday.
 
 

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY GRADUATES MORE THAN 980
      HAMMOND -- Southeastern Louisiana University conferred degrees on more than 980 graduates Saturday, May 17, at the university's spring commencement exercises.
      Albert E. Kuhn, an IBM vice president who helped put men on the moon, was the keynote speaker at the 10 a.m. ceremony in the University Center arena. Kuhn, a Ponchatoula native, received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Southeastern in 1965 and was named the university’s 2002 Alumnus of the Year.
      President’s Medals for Academic Excellence were awarded to the top students in each college: nursing major Brittany K. Wallace of Zachary, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3.850 grade point average; criminal justice major Carl Newton Baker Jr. of Reserve, College of Arts and Sciences, 4.0 grade point average; communication major Jennifer Rose Lombardo of Loranger, College of Arts and Sciences, 4.0 grade point average; liberal arts major Ronald Aaron Palmer of Denham Springs, College of Arts and Sciences, 4.0 grade point average; marketing major Catherine Elizabeth Blandino of Covington, College of Business and Technology, 4.0 grade point average; marketing major Kristi M. Mitchell of Slaughter, College of Business and Technology, 4.0 grade point average; and elementary education major Cynthia Blancher Huggins of Abita Springs, College of Education and Human Development, 4.0 grade point average. 
      Students receiving associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees were:
ACADIA PARISH 
Bachelor's Degrees
      Crowley -- Ashley L. John, Communication; 
ASCENSION PARISH
Master's Degrees 
      Prairieville -- Michelle L. Ash, Nursing; Mary K. Drago, Business Administration; Jennifer H. LeBlanc, Nursing; Tabitha Pulido, Communication Sciences & Disorders; 
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Geismar -- Alida A. Arceneaux, Elementary Education; Natoyia D. Campbell, Criminal Justice; 
      Gonzales -- JoAnn R. Achord, Elementary Education; Casey L. Elliott, Family & Consumer Sciences; Issac K. Jackson III, Sociology; Lelen S. Jarman, Spanish; Danielle M. LeBlanc, Management; Leland B. LeMoine, Industrial Technology; LeMicheal C. Munson, Management; Brady C. Piper, Industrial Technology; Joshua E. Rasmussen, Management; Angie M. Stein, Accounting; Amber M. Ulmer, Elementary Education; Jacquline M. Vidrine, Social Work; Dustin J. Villnerve, General Studies; 
      Prairieville -- Candace A. Bourgeois, Elementary Education; Mandy L. Chaisson, Nursing; Micah G. Chidester, Elementary Education; James E. Delaune, Nursing; Amanda D. Dowdy, Liberal Arts Studies; Jodi M. Melancon, Nursing; Joshua T. Russell, Management; Julie A. Shipman, Nursing; Kristopher A. Stevenson, History;
     St. Amant -- Sunny J. Brogan, Biological Sciences; Amy E. David, Psychology; Clay M. Hofmann, General Studies; Joshua P. LeBlanc, Finance; Jessica A. Lessard, Marketing; Jennifer M. Nistor, Social Work; Joel F. Robb, Biological Sciences; Torey P. Snyder, Marketing; 
Associate Degrees 
      Gonzales -- Tina B. Richey, General Studies; 
      Prairieville -- Kent A. Bray, Industrial Technology; Toni R. Miles, Criminal Justice; 
      St. Amant -- Seth P. Arceneaux, Industrial Technology;
CALCASIEU PARISH 
Bachelor's Degree
      Lake Charles -- Christopher J. Rusnak, Accounting;
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH 
Master's Degrees 
      Baton Rouge -- Margaret R. Aubin, Nursing; Amy L. Bacon, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Shannon K. Bordes, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Andre B. Charlson, Nursing; Kimberly A. Darby, Business Administration; Adrian M. Gooden, English; Kelly M. Hackett, Nursing; Melissa R. Handy, Communication Sciences & Disorders; David W. Kubilus, History; Joyce C. Mire, Nursing; Marguerite M. Moffatt, Nursing; Norman R. Morris, Jr., Executive MBA; Teri H. Myers, Executive MBA; LaTesha D. Rogers, Business Administration; Shannon N. Stout, Administration & Supervision; Andrea C. Willingham, Business Administration; Ronald C. Young, Executive MBA; 
      Greenwell Springs -- Renee S. Fauver, Special Education; 
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Baker -- Ashley K. Davis, Social Work; Kristi R. Johnson, Elementary Education;
      Baton Rouge -- Rebecca J. Aime, Nursing; Brandon P. Alexander, Communication; Tammara N. Anderson, Kinesiology; Kimberly R. Balough, Political Science; Michelle R. Barthel, Marketing; Wesley H. Beck, Criminal Justice; Shamika G. Bell, Accounting; Jared H. Benton, Management; Joel W. Bercegeay, Management; Melissa A. Berthelot, General Business; Mark M. Biletnikoff, Art; Monica B. Bordelon, Kinesiology; John H. Boudreaux, Jr., Industrial Technology; Latisha S. Brandon, Finance; Tierra M. Brown, Biological Sciences; Jennifer C. Bruhl, Kinesiology; Charles H. Butler III, General Business; Kristopher P. Cannon, Management; Martha C. Causey, Elementary Education; Elizabeth C. Chupko, Biological Sciences; Mark A. Cummings, Criminal Justice; Monica L. Day, General Business; Wendy M. Demouy, General Studies; Patricia K. Doolos, Elementary Education; Briget M. Dugas, General Studies; Ashley B. Durnin, Marketing; Ashley L. Dyer, Management; Chansley L. Dykes, Kinesiology; Cindy Dykes, Marketing; Kimberly D. Eisenberg, Music Education;
      Also, Shelley R. FitzSimons, General Studies; Angela S. Fontenot, Nursing; Nathan P. Fry, Management; Niki L. Gaudin, Marketing; Jill Glisson, Nursing; Randall F. Godso, Computer Science; Courtney T. Griffin, Criminal Justice; Shawn C. Grigg, General Business; Amanda I. Harris, Nursing; Dawn M. Hunter, Elementary Education; Cynthia E. James, Speech, Language, Hearing; Jamie L. Johnson, Nursing; Elizabeth D. Jones, Social Work; Lyntorius Q. Jordan, Management; Trang M. Kieu, Management; Kevin L. Kimbrell, Management; Melissa E. LaBauve, Marketing; Heidi Lagos, Marketing; Jennifer T. Lambert, Nursing; Casey L. Langlois, Marketing; Latisha A. Lebourgeois, Biological Sciences; Meagan E. Lee, Psychology; Edward W. Lindsay, Management; Chris A. Magee, Marketing; Jonathan P. Majoue', Communication; Angela M. Mauldin, Elementary Education; Stacy M. McGraw, Nursing; Michelle K. McHugh, Accounting; Virginia J. Middleton, Cultural Resources Management;
      Also,  Amanda D. Miers, Marketing; Amy E. Munchausen, Biological Sciences; William B. Myrick III, General Business; Henry N. Noto, Industrial Technology; Elena C. Panepinto, English; Christie R. Payne, Nursing; Ryan N. Penn, Art; Sommer R. Picard, Social Work; Alison L. Porter, Special Education Mild/Moderate Disabilities; Daryl G. Pugh, Nursing; Kelly H. Puissegur, Art; Truett P. Rayborn, Music; D. B. Richardson, Computer Science; Jonathan K. Riley, General Business; David P. Roberie, Industrial Technology; Danielle B. Robertson, Elementary Education; Richard J. Robertson, Finance; Chris M. Robinson, Management; Tracy L. Rogillio, General Business; Terri M. Roques, Marketing; Rhonda M. Rothschmitt, Marketing; William A. Schwartz, Finance; Abigail O. Sheffield, Communication; Sean E. Stanton, Kinesiology; Trimi L. Statham, Psychology; William C. Tam, Finance; Kristie M. Toney, General Studies; Christina Torres, Computer Science; Sheri S. Vestal, Speech, Language & Hearing; Carrie A. Wade, Communication; Angela M. Walker, General Studies; Bland L. Washington, Jr., Accounting; William G. Weeks, Management; Brian S. West, General Business; Lori F. Williams, Elementary Education; Kristy L. Woolfolk, Nursing; Nancy L. Young, General Studies;
      Greenwell Springs -- Sheila M. Bailey, Kinesiology; Lindsay D. Bennett, Biological Sciences; Brittani A. Chauser, Accounting; Christy D. Cody, Management; Brandon D. Craft, Management; Jonathan P. Crews, Management; Leeann Guedry, General Studies; Jada M. Johnson, Accounting; William S. Miller, Industrial Technology; N. C. Raiford, Elementary Education; Stacy E. Schoonmaker, General Studies; Jennifer R. Solar, General Business; 
      Pride -- Amy N. Webster, Nursing; 
      Zachary -- Shannon L. Burnham, Elementary Education; Aleshia T. Collier, Mathematics Education; Vicki H. Dyer, Accounting; Alainna R. Giacone, English; Timothy L. Hollingsworth, Nursing; Lynnette M. Johnson, Nursing; Kristin A. Kirby, Accounting; Joshua L. Smith, General Business; Brittany K. Wallace, Nursing; 
Associate Degrees 
      Baton Rouge -- Kyle L. Ledoux, Industrial Technology; Jeremy P. Messenger, General Studies; Shaun L. Monson, Industrial Technology; 
      Greenwell Springs -- Joshua K. Sharpe, Industrial Technology; 
      Zachary -- Miles E. Wilkinson, Criminal Justice;
EAST FELICIANA PARISH 
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Clinton -- Micah B. Andrews, General Business; Jessi T. Gaspard, Criminal Justice; Clint M. Levert, General Studies; Haley R. Pendarvis, Accounting; 
      Ethel -- Lee A. Blouin, Psychology; Joan M. Leonard, Elementary Education; Jeremy L. Maples, Finance; 
      Jackson -- Brian A. Branch, Mathematics Education;
      Slaughter -- Kristi M. Mitchell, Marketing;
IBERVILLE PARISH 
Master's Degree 
      St. Gabriel -- Dale A. Campbell, Nursing;
Bachelor's Degrees 
       Plaquemine -- Leah A. Melsheimer, General Studies; 
      St. Gabriel -- Karen G. Caronna, General Studies;
JEFFERSON PARISH 
Master's Degrees 
      Kenner -- Chantrell Antoine, Health & Kinesiology; Michael T. Wetzel, Jr., Executive MBA; Angela C. Zabala, Business Administration; Sandy L. Zeringue, Communication Sciences & Disorders; 
      Metairie -- Jeffrey C. Arnold, Nursing; Jason A. Dufrechou, Executive MBA; Aimee W. Hartenstein, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Cherie M. Hebert, Administration & Supervision; Georgette S. Parker Morgan, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Brett A. Pearson, Executive MBA; Jacqueline O. Sperier, Administration & Supervision;
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Harahan -- Marsha A. Montgomery, Industrial Technology; 
      Harvey -- Roosevelt Jones, Management; Eric M. Livingston, Management; Jeffrey A. Malone, Management; Ron D. Pitisci, Management; Jason S. Roussel, Horticulture;
      Jefferson -- Renee L. Montreuil, Marketing; 
      Kenner -- Keith J. Bellaci, General Business; Courtney E. Chedotal, Mathematics; Jason P. Fontenot, Management; Brennetta E. Holmes, Management; Lisa A. King, Elementary Education; Amy C. Kirby, Speech, Language & Hearing; Chantel A. Lasserre, Marketing; Christine F. Probst, Marketing; Kay L. Valasek, Family & Consumer Sciences; 
      Lafitte -- Brad M. Penouilh, Kinesiology; Sandy L. Terrio, Criminal Justice; 
      Marrero -- Sarah E. Carpenter, Psychology; Amy M. Celino, Biological Sciences; Jonte R. Lee, Biological Sciences; Michael R. Loftin, Jr., Kinesiology; Julie A. Schilling, Management; 
       Metairie -- Charlene B. Bairnsfather, Management; Scott D. Braud, Communication; Trang D. Chung, Accounting; Stacey M. Crowe, Accounting; David P. Dupuy, Marketing; Jennifer A. Farrell, Marketing; Jessica L. Klopf, Biological Sciences; Marcus G. McMillian, Computer Science; Elizabeth A. Otero, Marketing; Christopher L. Perrier, Management; Shane H. Sibley, Biological Sciences; Mary A. Usey, Psychology; Jessica D. White, Elementary Education; 
      River Ridge -- Nicole B. Fitzpatrick, Elementary Education;
      Waggaman -- Richard T. Kimball, Jr., Management; 
Associate Degree 
      Metairie -- John C. Enos, Industrial Technology;
LIVINGSTON PARISH 
Master's Degrees 
      Albany -- Darcy W. DeBlieux, Business Administration; 
      Denham Springs -- Tammy E. Pipes, Nursing; 
      Walker -- Kimberly P. Albin, Administration & Supervision; Erin K. Arnold, Curriculum & Instruction; Jennifer C. Bevill, Curriculum & Instruction; Lori S. Peak, Administration & Supervision; Melissa M. Richard-Breeding, Health & Kinesiology; 
      Watson -- Laurie S. Gehling, Curriculum & Instruction; 
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Albany -- Leslie N. Bankston, Communication; Dustin S. Cunningham, Biological Sciences; Stephen S. Foster, Kinesiology; Rebecca L. Pena, Biological Sciences; Scott A. Wall, Chemistry; Steven W. Wall, Chemistry; 
      Denham Springs -- Dana P. Alexander, Kinesiology; Nathan E. Britt, Nursing; Alicia G. Bruno, Marketing; Tara A. Burns, General Business; James H. Cofield, Computer Science; Kimberly D. Crigler, Elementary Education; Brandon K. David, Management; Jennifer K. Davis Duvieilh, Art Education; Dustin D. Dodson, Computer Science; Ryan D. Dowden, Kinesiology; Jennifer J. Galloway, Social Work; Karen L. Goodridge, Sociology; Kevin W. Groeger, General Business; Megan L. Gustafson, Nursing; Holly M. Heintze, Speech, Language & Hearing; Lance A. Jones, General Business; Ronee D. Klingman, Management; Emily A. Krcma, Nursing; Paula L. Leger, Elementary Education; Jessica J. Love, Sociology; 
      Also, Rebecca L. Lundberg, Psychology; Aimee S. Marino, Elementary Education; Jennifer B. Marino, General Studies; Nora M. Melancon, Management; Jason L. Morgan, Industrial Technology; Ronald Aaron Palmer, Liberal Arts; Kimberly D. Pope, General Studies; Rhonda M. Richard, Marketing; Deanna F. Roberts, Social Work; Jeb S. Sadler, History; Donna K. Shirah, Finance; Carey S. Smith, Industrial Technology; Cari M. Spence, General Business; April M. Strickland, Elementary Education; Carl J. Turner, Accounting; Sandra B. Walriven, Accounting; Katie L. Weems, General Business; Michelle A. Zalfen, Elementary Education; Christine E. Zoerner, Nursing;
      French Settlement -- Kristi L. Picou, Speech, Language & Hearing; 
      Holden -- Candace C. Neal, Communication; Lisa K. Pankey, Elementary Education; Fidencia Valdes, Spanish; Brandy C. Wallace, English Education; 
      Livingston -- Christon S. Causey, Mathematics Education; Shannon K. Duffy, English Education; Lindsey L. Erdey, Nursing; Miranda C. McMorris, Mathematics Education; Derek L. Morgan, Biological Sciences; Terry D. Roshto, Computer Science; Alice R. Singleton, General Business; Jeremy D. Slack, General Business; Rachel D. Stewart, Accounting; 
      Maurepas -- Kristy J. Bourgeois, Family & Consumer Sciences; 
      Springfield -- Sunny L. Anderson, Elementary Education; Jaime K. Dorsey, Elementary Education; Michael W. Fayard, Industrial Technology; Amanda T. Laizer, General Business; Amy S. Lobell, Psychology; Megan L. Wicks, Marketing; Sharon Y. Ziadeh, Biological Sciences; 
      Walker -- Kelli N. Brackin, Social Work; Ernest C. Braud, Jr., Management; Ashley M. Burns, Management; Rhonda M. Colar, General Business; Jimmy A. Craig, Industrial Technology; Leslie C. Davis, Industrial Technology; Krista L. Graham, Nursing; Jennifer A. Johnson, Family & Consumer Sciences; Troy J. Langlois, Computer Science; Jacob A. Sibley, Management; 
      Watson -- Dawn E. Schmit, Social Work; 
Associate Degrees 
      Albany -- Chelsea P. Wells, Office Administration; 
      Denham Springs -- Brandi M. Cothren, General Studies; Jake R. Dawson, General Studies;
NATCHITOCHES PARISH 
Master's Degree 
      Natchitoches -- Laura S. Eller, Psychology;
ORLEANS PARISH 
Bachelor's Degrees 
      New Orleans -- Jeffrey M. Andrieu, Art; Devetral L. Butler, General Business; Lucia M. Roth, Communication;
OUACHITA PARISH 
Bachelor's Degrees 
      West Monroe -- Rhonda S. Strickland, Biological Sciences;
PLAQUEMINES PARISH 
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Belle Chasse -- Lindsay R. Gilcrease, Accounting; Ryan P. Gourgeot, Finance; Jill M. Hodnett, Elementary Education; 
      Buras -- Shaun M. Lopez, Psychology; 
      Port Sulphur -- Stacey M. Pitts, Biological Sciences;
POINTE COUPEE PARISH 
Bachelor's Degree 
      Jarreau -- Vernon J. LaGrone, Industrial Technology;
ST. BERNARD PARISH 
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Chalmette -- Leslie M. Cazeaux, Nursing; Brad M. Glorioso, Biological Sciences; Jason R. Mayo, Communication; Frank J. Moeller III, Criminal Justice; Lloyd L. Thomas, Music Education;
ST. CHARLES PARISH 
Master's Degree 
      Norco -- Jennifer R. King, Curriculum & Instruction; 
Bachelor's Degrees 
       Destrehan -- Angela M. Garrett, Political Science; Jamie M. LeSage, Elementary Education; Amy M. Matherne, Elementary Education; 
      Luling -- William G. Lawrence, Management; 
      Norco -- Ellen L. Mock, Elementary Education;
ST. HELENA PARISH 
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Greensburg -- Simon C. Claxton, Criminal Justice; Aimee L. Doyle, Accounting; Paula A. Lombardo, Nursing; Christine B. Sibley, Elementary Education; 
      Pine Grove -- Marilyn D. McMorris, Social Studies Education;
Associate Degrees 
      Greensburg -- Jessica A. Bowman, Office Administration; Rick K. Melson, Industrial Technology;
ST. JAMES PARISH 
Master's Degrees 
      Gramercy -- Chantell A. Trosclair, Communication Sciences & Disorders; 
      Lutcher -- Carly S. Zeller, English; 
      Vacherie -- Jocyntia M. Banner, Organizational Communication; 
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Paulina -- Elizabeth C. Matherne, Management; Brandy L. Neal, Speech, Language & Hearing; Tiffany L. Roussel, Marketing; 
      Vacherie -- David B. Delatte, Biological Sciences;
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH 
Master's Degrees 
      LaPlace -- Page M. Eschette, Administration & Supervision; 
      Reserve -- Patricia R. Triche, Administration & Supervision; Kelli J. Winzer, Administration & Supervision;
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Garyville -- Shaun P. Brignac, Marketing; 
      LaPlace -- Adam T. Buffington, Management; Donya L. Chavanel, Kinesiology; Tara A. Dugas, Elementary Education; April K. Foret, Accounting; Jill S. Greene, English; Scott T. Falgout, Accounting; Stacey M. Haniford, Biological Sciences; Stephanie R. Haniford, Elementary Education; Kristine I. Knobloch, General Studies; Tricia A. LeBoeuf, Management; Amanda L. Madere, Social Studies Education; Scott M. Mc Duffie, Finance; Julia A. Miller, Marketing; 
      Also, Kerrie L. Miller, Cultural Resources Management; Misty M. Noble, English; Brian E. O'Reilly, History; Odessa M. Osgood, Accounting; Melissa M. Phillpott, Accounting; Jason B. Pitts, Accounting; Lisa M. Poncia, General Studies; Bridget L. Renshaw, Management; Eric P. Rome, Nursing; Abby L. Rousselle, Elementary Education; Stephanie M. Shaffer, Elementary Education; Nicole T. Tassin, Accounting; Kristie L. Tice, Nursing; 
      Reserve -- Carl N. Baker , Jr., Criminal Justice; Jennifer L. Brock, Psychology; Kenneth P. Clement, Jr., Finance; David A. Easley, Criminal Justice; Peachis D. Gray, Criminal Justice; Perry J. Scioneaux, Management; Jacob D. Waguespack, Accounting;
Associate Degree 
      LaPlace -- Stephanie A. Landry, General Studies;
ST. TAMMANY PARISH 
Master's Degrees 
      Abita Springs -- Lori J. Simkin, Curriculum & Instruction; 
      Covington -- Scott M. Albert, Executive MBA; Mary T. Boudreaux, Curriculum & Instruction; Sarah L. Danenhower, Curriculum & Instruction; Christopher A. Drake, Executive MBA; Bobbie L. Gallois, Business Administration; Deborah A. Heffernan, Counselor Education; Stacey B. Hoover, Administration & Supervision; Maria E. Johns, Counselor Education; Trudy L. McLain, Counselor Education; Sidonie L. Middleton, Counselor Education; Heather R. Rains, Music; Michelle H. Smolinski, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Wendy L. Touchard, Administration & Supervision; 
       Folsom -- Cynthia L. Nordgren, Administration & Supervision; Rebecca P. Sims, Business Administration; 
      Madisonville -- Albert L. Willis, Business Administration; 
      Mandeville -- Brenda M. Brown, Nursing; Christen E. Legleu, Executive MBA; Scott J. Lindsey, Curriculum & Instruction; Fernand J. Marsolan, Jr., Business Administration; Hubert  Moy, Executive MBA; 
      Slidell -- Stuart C. Babington, Organizational Communication; Jay B. Garrett, Music; Rose M. Pichon, Curriculum & Instruction; 
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Abita Springs -- Cynthia B. Huggins, Elementary Education; Gina M. Kilpatrick, General Studies; Marc C. Lopez, Marketing; Matthew R. Mauldin, History; Kelly A. Mcfadden, General Studies; Christy S. Rider, Kinesiology; Angela B. Singer, Nursing; Glyn E. Smith, Computer Science; Christy M. Stutter, Family & Consumer Sciences; Aaron K. Yazbeck, Communication; 
      Bush -- Karen R. Bentel, Psychology; Kerri J. Locke, Accounting; Christina M. Richards, Communication; 
      Covington -- Karen B. Blackburn, Horticulture; Shannon Blanchard-Stire, General Studies; Catherine E. Blandino, Marketing; Janis D. Caserta, Psychology; Edward E. Cook, General Business; Lori L. Dolan, Accounting; Joycelyn A. Duroncelay, Marketing; Julie A.Dychtwald, English; Amanda K. Fetter, Social Studies Education; Shawn T. Fisher, Industrial Technology; Jacklyn S. Flynn, English; Brett M. Fussell, Industrial Technology; Carmeletta K. Guy, General Studies; Elizabeth A. Hanson, Communication; Nekissa M. Hekmatdoost, Nursing; Bryan J. Hock, General Studies; Jennifer S. Holladay, Nursing; Lisa R. Kindler, Management; Thomas F. Kingrey IV, Computer Science; 
      Also, Holly L. Kneeland, Liberal Arts Studies; Eleanore C. Krentel, Art; Katie B.LaCoste, Accounting; Patti C. Lorino, Accounting; David S. Mayronne, General Business; Shanna M. Montgomery, Art; Jason C. Mott, Sociology; Amanda K. Patterson, Communication; Yvette M. Pitre, Sociology; Pamela C. Pousson, English; Cynthia A. Quave, Accounting; Gretchen H. Schwing, Nursing; Toinette A. Seixas, General Studies; Stephanie B. Stein, Nursing; Brian M. Usner, Computer Science; Christina C. Williams, Biological Sciences; Robin M. Zenon, Nursing; 
      Folsom -- Bridget B. Anderson, Elementary Education; Alison A. Esser, General Business; Antonio L. Harrell, General Studies; Lorn Lee, Psychology; Estelle C. McCarty, Nursing; Donna E. Wild Clemons, 
General Studies; 
      Lacombe -- Mary W. Crawford, Elementary Education; Jessica D. Fields, Marketing; Tina M. Garrett, General Studies; Joseph R. Schaefer, Management; Dustin L. Tamor, Management; Annette D. Washington, Nursing; 
      Madisonville -- Rosalie W. Boudreaux, Elementary Education; Cheryle L. Brewster, General Business; Adam D. Hubble, Finance; Tracy D. Schmidt, Elementary Education; Rachael D. Toussaint, Elementary Education; Leonard Tridico III, Social Studies Education; 
      Mandeville -- Aimee M. Ahrons, Kinesiology; Tonya S. Barth, Elementary Education; Brandon S. Boudreaux, Management; Elizabeth A. Bryan, Family & Consumer Sciences; M. Catanzaro, History; Jessica L. Crow, Kinesiology; Jeanne M. Futch, Elementary Education; Sarah L. Gottschalck, Psychology; Marcia A. Henderson, Management; Joseph R. Hindman, Criminal Justice; Kelly J. Hooper, Speech, Language & Hearing; Shannon M. Kolb, General Studies; Andre B. Kyle, Jr., General Business; Kristen A. Lassiter, Kinesiology; Megan A. Malone, General Studies; Irina I. Maltezos, Nursing; Dixie C. Meiners, Chemistry; Laurie M. Nicholson, General Studies; James M. Noel, Nursing; Charles P. Paulsell, Marketing; 
      Also, Gregory V. Reeves, Kinesiology; Erston Reisch III, General Business; Cynthia L. Ricaud, Elementary Education; Allison A. Rodrigue, Marketing; Emily E. Romano, Management; John E. Schmidt III, General Business; Eric N. Schroeder, Management; Leah R. Standley, Art; Robert B. Tate Jr., Elementary Education; Rebecca A. Willingham, Nursing; 
      Pearl River -- David J. Cougle, Computer Science; Michelle C. Hill, Elementary Education; Patti M. Holden, Elementary Education; Bruce D. Lacoste , Jr., Marketing; 
      Slidell -- Lori L. Addison, Management; Heather M. Benoit, Management; Jason R. Berger, Psychology; Eric B. Ciko, Cultural Resources Management; Joel M. Clifton, Criminal Justice; Bejae M. Daigrepont, English; Carol C. Freeman, Criminal Justice; Angela D. Fullner, Accounting; Shelly A. Gomez, Social Work; Glenn J. Guerra, Marketing; Ronald G. Hasney II, General Business; Ryan D. Higgins, Kinesiology; Tyra E. Hoffmeister, Elementary Education; Mark T. Hughey, Social Studies Education; 
      Also, Erica C. James, Elementary Education; Christopher P. Lachney, General Studies; Travis J. Larkins, Computer Science; Jennifer C. Leggett, Elementary Education; Alison W. Maupin, Nursing; Kristi L. McKinney, Management; Melaynie M. Melancon, General Studies; Sara L. Melton, Management; Amanda L. Molaison, Kinesiology; Amanda B. Overby, Nursing; Deborah M. Richard, Management;
      Also,  Kendra L. Rintala, Special Education Mild/Moderate Disabilities; Joey P. Sanders, Kinesiology; Craig F. Santicola, General Business; Chris M. Schenck, General Business; Olivia S. Schlesinger, History; Emily R. Sehon, General Business; Bradley D. Smith, Kinesiology; Holly M. Smith, Psychology; Bryan C. Spinosa, Accounting; Kristi Stinson, Accounting; Penny A. Tardie, Marketing; George H. Tassin III, Horticulture; Shannon K. Tetlow, Communication; Benjamin M. Tiblier, General Business; Michael J. Timmreck II, Criminal Justice; Katie K. Vance, Accounting; Mary K. Walden, Elementary Education; Silaine M. Warn-Varnas, Spanish; Elizabeth A. West, English; Kaycee L. White, Finance; Marvyn T. White, Kinesiology; Nancy E. Wiley, Psychology; Julie A. Work, Elementary Education; Desiree J. Young, Nursing; 
      Talisheek -- Desiree M. Cantrell, Elementary Education;
Associate Degrees 
      Folsom -- Khalilah S. Fabre, General Studies; Daniel Witt, Industrial Technology; 
      Lacombe -- Julie A. Slane, General Studies;
TANGIPAHOA PARISH 
Master's Degrees 
       Hammond -- Nicole A. Bailey, Nursing; Rhonda W. Blackwell, Special Education; Heather L. Budden, Business Administration; Orkun Demir, Business Administration; Trina W. Derenbecker, Curriculum & Instruction; Jacqueline M. Dillon, Psychology; Hollie M. Easterling, Business Administration; Erika M. Etheridge, Business Administration; Agnes Gayot, Business Administration; Robin B. Gray, Business Administration; Alicia K. Harrison, Counselor Education; Darrin M. Heltz, Business Administration; Rachael A. Horton, Psychology; Susan L. Howell, Biology; Jivka G. Jeleva, Music; 
      Also, Alice C. Jones, English; Kornelija Juskaite, Organizational Communication; Rickie L. Loggins, Executive MBA; Aimee O. Nethercutt, Business Administration; Savinilorna Payandi-Pillay, Business Administration; Paisit Piriyapong, Business Administration; Stephanie L. Simmons, Curriculum & Instruction; Tabitha D. Stanley, Business Administration; Helen J. Stewart, Administration & Supervision; Anh H. Tran, Business Administration; Todd C. Weiss, Health & Kinesiology; Tameka T. White, Counselor Education;
      Independence -- Chad T. Thompson, Executive MBA; Kindra D. Thompson, Special Education; 
      Kentwood -- LeVar K. James, Business Administration; 
      Ponchatoula -- Jennifer E. Galy, Curriculum & Instruction; Kathryn E. Holliday, Business Administration; Heloise H. Morgan, Curriculum & Instruction;
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Amite -- Misty D. Baker, Communication; Allen R. Battles, Computer Science; Amanda B. Corkern, Psychology; Patricia S. Gautreaux, Management; Creola L. Jacque, Social Work; Monique B. Lanier, Special Education Mild/Moderate Disabilities; Tricia W. McCain, Special Education Mild/Moderate Disabilities; Lauren A. Shows, Marketing; Jessica B. Stant, Family & Consumer Sciences; Sarah L. Tate, Accounting; Centrell Denise Wilson, Social Work 
      Fluker -- Charity C. Perkins, Art; 
      Hammond -- Stephen A. Alexander - Larkin, Biological Sciences; Erin B. Anderson, Accounting; Ian M. Arthur, Management; Pacian A. Ayme', Social Work; Tabitha L. Bankston, English Education; Mary L. Beasley, Family & Consumer Sciences; Harry L. Best, Finance; Allison C. Blache, History; Kristin C. Bluain, Communication; Allison M. Bourgeois, Management; Jeanne-Marie Bourgeois, General Business; Tamara R. Bowens, Communication; Scott P. Brady, Psychology; Benjamin C. Brofman, Spanish; Aaron L. Burleson, Nursing; Kimberly L. Coates, General Studies; Renee J. Comeaux, Spanish; James A. Cook III, History; Amy L. Costanza, Accounting; Paul J. Coulon, Jr., General Business; Melissa M. De Ramus, Elementary Education; Heather E. Decell, Elementary Education; Angelina P. Drago, Family & Consumer Sciences; Lasheroll D. Dudley, Management; Heather E. Dye, Marketing;
      Also, Aaron D. Evans, Finance; Lainie M. Falgout, General Studies; Haylee S. Fannaly, Management; Franklin A. Filpi, English Education; Caleb P. Fletcher, Criminal Justice; Derrick C. Franklin, Sociology; Abigail B. Gatlin, Accounting; Charles H. Gaudreau III, Marketing; Robin T. Glasper, General Business; Brian J. Gohres, Political Science; Nicole B. Goletz, English; Melissa A. Graziano-Tallo, English; Latasha Y. Green, Finance; Kimberley M. Gross, Computer Science; Nicole S. Guidry, Elementary Education; Jirus C. Guy, Kinesiology; Nicole K. Haas, Nursing; Melissa D. Hinebaugh, Management; David W. Holloway, Psychology; Emily A. Hoyt, Art; Tyler B. Hudson, Computer Science; Sarah E. Ivanyisky, General Business; Carolyn E. Jackson, Social Work;  Linn E. Johanna Vilson, Marketing; Craig A. Johnson, Communication; 
      Also, James O. Jones, Political Science; Ademir Karisik, General Business; Mindy L. Keller, Accounting; Robert V. Kelly III, Kinesiology; Benjamin A. Kinchen, Kinesiology; Angela S. King, Elementary Education; Tania L. Krenkel, Communication; Kristy A. Lacassin, Accounting; Thi T. Le, Finance; Nicole T. Le Blanc, Music; Jody R. Lee, Biological Sciences; Christopher R. Levine, Marketing;
      Also,  Lindsey M. Liuzza, Marketing; Laura E. Lucky, Nursing; Rebecca A. Maraman, Liberal Arts Studies; Shevonne S. Mason, Family & Consumer Sciences; Crystal G. Mayeaux, Nursing; Charles C. McCombs, Jr., Communication; Erin L. McLaughlin, Marketing; Imani J. McNeill, Communication; LaDonna E. Montgomery, Management; Byron A. Moree, Computer Science; Corbett L. Mount, History; Brian P. Neal, Computer Science; Jesse G. Newell, Marketing; Barbara C. Ockman, Social Work; Denise L. Owens, Special Education Mild/Moderate Disabilities; Crystal G. Paola, Social Work; Barry D. Pellichino, Industrial Technology; Brandon S. Pellichino, Marketing; Cynthia S. Perilloux, Art Education; Tara J. Petersen, Marketing; Dave A. Petit, Computer Science; Erin R. Pezant, Nursing; John E. Phillips III, Accounting; Brad A. Pitarro, Kinesiology; Wanda R. Regan, Marketing; Sheri M. Ruffino, General Business; Gena= M. Scobel, Marketing; Jennifer M. Silessi, Art; Angelique M. Simmons, Management;
      Also, Cassandra L. Simmons, Kinesiology; Melanie L. Stevens, Nursing; Melissa G. Strickland, Accounting; Thomas D. Taylor, Marketing; Justin R. Templet, Liberal Arts Studies; Chrysta M. Terrell, Music; John C. Tillman, Biological Sciences; Katherine Tracy, French; Steven P. Trosclair, General Studies; Keisha M. Ward, Family & Consumer Sciences; Angela M. Watts, Psychology; Jamie L. Weary, History; Vanessa A. West, Kinesiology; Anne M. Wetwiski, Art; Darren J. Wetwiski, Management; Dwilette M. Wilkes, Sociology; Iris L. Wilson, Management; Luke P. Woodside, Physics; Felicia N. Workman, Finance; 
      Independence -- Steven M. Baham, Jr., Finance; Anna A. Bankston, General Studies; Gary W. Buccere, Mathematics Education; Elisa A. Costanza, Finance; Richelle C. Faust, General Studies; Kristy L. Giovingo, Management; Tonya D. Joiner, Social Work; Tawanna S. Ledbetter Hart, General Studies; Todd F. Major, Marketing; Leonard E. Mccauley, General Studies; Evelyn R. Mitchell, General Business; Kaci R. Morgan, Management; Brandon A. Paille, Kinesiology; Casey L. Purvis, Elementary Education; Larry E. Stewart, Management; Roderick T. Williams, History; 
      Kentwood -- Kathryn O. Alston, Psychology; Landon W. Blades, Communication; Torrea N. Gordon, Communication Education; Mikel McIntyre, General Studies; Daniel A. Roberts, Communication; Vickie S. Shaw, Nursing; Kristen F. Smith, General Studies; 
      Loranger -- Gwen A. Berne, Accounting; Lana J. Lee, General Business; Anitra M. Locascio, Art; Jennifer R. Lombardo, Communication; Amy P. Neal, Management; Tina M. Poolson, Chemistry; Elizabeth A. Powe, Management; Marquita D. Robinson, Family & Consumer Sciences; 
       Natalbany -- Leonard J. London, Jr., Sociology; Loretta R. McGee, Sociology; Haley H. Shaffett, Management; 
      Ponchatoula -- Nehesia L. Allen, Criminal Justice; Deborah H. Anderson, Accounting; Natalee Y. Barbier, Elementary Education; April L. Buchanan, Criminal Justice; Matthew R. Caldwell, Marketing; Brandy N. Cummings, Communication; Ryan P. Delaney, Biological Sciences; Sarah L. Dupre, Psychology; Rosa Eleser, Elementary Education; Robin H. Ferrara, Nursing; Kerry J. Fischer, Nursing; Tammy T. Gautier, Special Education Mild/Moderate Disabilities; Rachel P. Harris, General Studies; Felicia E. Indest, General Studies; Laura A. Jenkins, Biological Sciences; Jodi E. Kinchen, Marketing; Holly M. Kissinger, Marketing; Robert J. Landry, Management; 
      Also, Paul M. Laurent, Jr., Finance; Jan D. Linton, General Studies; Sarah E. Lipscomb, History; Marisha D. Marchinko, Elementary Education; William H. McGee, Jr., Art; Amy E. Melancon, Biological Sciences; Chad M. Milton, General Business; Candace E. Palmer, Finance; Jennifer R. Raiford, Accounting;  Emily F. Ritchey, English; Amy M. Sambola, Management; Amber L. Simmons, Cultural Resources Management; Jason C. Smith, Management; Jill A. Trahan, Elementary Education; 
      Robert -- Jennifer F. Tynes, Biological Sciences; 
      Roseland -- K. H. Braase, Biological Sciences; Ryan B. Jenkins, Art; Antonio M. Muse, English; 
      Tickfaw -- Susan A. Davis, General Studies; Angela R. DiBenedetto, Elementary Education; Michael A. Diaz, General Business; Jason D. Eleser, Biological Sciences; Krystle D. Fedele, Elementary Education; Shelley R. Harrell, Elementary Education; Ashley N. Harrison, Communication; Bryan M. Huerstel, Management; Matthew B. Jones, General Studies; Jennifer P. Mars, General Business;
Associate Degrees 
      Amite -- Angela M. Doughty, General Studies; Mark D. Easley, Industrial Technology; David Jacob Lambert, General Studies; 
       Hammond -- Earline E. Addison, Industrial Technology; David J. Badon, Industrial Technology; Mary A. Farris, General Studies; Christina J. Hanible, Office Administration; Victoria Showers, Criminal Justice; Shanequa L. Smith, General Studies; Matthew P. Traylor, General Studies; 
      Kentwood -- Roslyn R. Wilson, Office Administration; 
      Ponchatoula -- Donna O. Ishman, Office Administration; Ashley N. Meyers, General Studies; 
      Robert -- Sara A. DePhillips, General Studies; 
      Tickfaw -- Lashaun K. Leonard, General Studies; Bendu C. McBorrough, General Studies;
TERREBONNE PARISH 
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Houma -- Jennifer C. Bruno, Elementary Education; Ellen C. Donadieu, French; Rachael A. Dove, Nursing; Christina M. Lirette, Psychology;
WASHINGTON PARISH 
Master's Degrees 
      Angie -- Tate H. Kennedy, Administration & Supervision; 
      Bogalusa -- Benton J. Adams, Business Administration; 
      Franklinton -- Sherry R. Kennedy, Curriculum & Instruction; Teresa M. Minarik, Administration & Supervision; Angela M. Thomas, Curriculum & Instruction; 
      Varnado -- Vincent G. Matthews, Counselor Education;
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Angie -- Stephanie S. Dillon, Elementary Education; Laura K. McMillan, Management; Brandon L. Owens, Management; 
      Bogalusa -- Jessica B. Boyd, Family & Consumer Sciences; Sunny L. Chastant, Elementary Education; Carl R. Duckworth, Elementary Education; Martin L. Gray III, General Studies; Michelle N. Hoehn, Finance; Jana Holliday, Social Studies Education; Jude M. Palazzo, Management; Cynthia A. Perry, Psychology; Charmaine O. Reeves, Elementary Education; LaRobyn B. Robinson, Elementary Education; Diona C. Sibley, Social Work; 
      Franklinton -- Frederick J. Brumfield, Psychology; Danielle L. Davis, Psychology; Grant R. Gerald, Social Studies Education; Michael W. Strahan, Management; Angela L. Stratford, English; Becky L. Travis, Elementary Education; Pepper T. Turnage, Kinesiology; DaShun M. Wilson, Mathematics Education; Kyra C. Wilson, Mathematics Education; Kayce R. Wood, Elementary Education; 
      Mt. Hermon -- Rikki M. Anthony, Elementary Education; Candice S. Brumfield, Soc7ial Work; Angela A. Burch, Criminal Justice; Charity C. Dyson, Criminal Justice;
Associate Degrees 
      Franklinton -- Kristen L. Magee, General Studies; Vikki B. Taylor, Office Administration;
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH 
Master's Degree 
      Port Allen -- Tammy S. Callegan, Nursing; 
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Addis -- Amy A. Short, Elementary Education; 
      Brusly -- Natalie P. Bizette, Biological Sciences; Brittany N. Bonanno, Communication;
WEST FELICIANA PARISH 
Bachelor's Degrees 
      St. Francisville -- Bradley C. Rachal, General Business;
OUT OF STATE
Master's Degrees
      Naperville, Ill. -- Kimberly J. Fisher, Biology; 
      Shaw, Miss. -- Deunderia T. Smith, Counselor Education;
Bachelor's Degrees 
      Littleton, Colo. -- Erin A. Spizale, Marketing;
      Gulf Breeze, Fla. -- Brooke E. Kostic, Political Science; 
      Fort Madison, Iowa -- Kristy M. Menke, Kinesiology; 
      Saint Joseph, Mo. -- Joshua W. Smith, Political Science; 
       Liberty, Miss. -- Jenna K. Baker, Elementary Education; 
      McComb, Miss. -- Margaret E. Herrin, Elementary Education; 
      Smithdale, Miss. -- Charles R. Causey, Jr., Criminal Justice;
      Omaha, Neb. -- Ulrik A. Petersen, Psychology;
      Memphis, Tenn. -- Marvin D. Dantzler, Sociology; 
      Amarillo, Texas -- Mary H. Meades, Elementary Education; 
      Richmond, Texas -- Denise A. Kubena, Communication; 
      The Woodlands, Texas -- Alfred F. Carbonaro, Communication;


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