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May 21, 2004

ÍøÆØÃÅ May 2004 Graduates

MONROE, La.--Diplomas were awarded to 592 students during The University of Louisiana at Monroe's spring commencement exercises held in Fant-Ewing Coliseum on campus May 22.
ÍøÆØÃÅ President James E. Cofer Sr. conferred degrees and awarded diplomas. Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance, Robert Wooley, delivered the commencement address.
Several honor graduates were recognized during the ceremonies. They are designated as summa cum laude (3.900-4.000), magna cum laude (3.750-3.899) and cum laude (3.500-3.749).
Area graduates receiving degrees included:

Acadia Parish: Church Point: Nathan Paul Stanford, bachelor of science in atmospheric sciences.
Allen Parish: Kinder: Joseph Christopher Kennard, doctor of pharmacy (magna cum laude).
Ascension Parish: Gonzales: Liza Neetu Gunness, bachelor of science in radiologic technology.
Assumption Parish: Pierre Part: Jessica Lynn Cavalier, bachelor of science in radiologic technology (cum laude).
Avoyelles Parish: Bunkie: Carla Ducote Juneau, doctor of pharmacy. Cottonport: Danielle Marie Gauthier, bachelor of science in dental hygiene; Nichole Lyn Gauthier, bachelor of science in radiologic technology.
Beauregard Parish: Merryville: Lindsay Amanda Franks, doctor of pharmacy. Ragley: Magen Rachelle Arabie, bachelor of science in nursing.
Bossier Parish: Bossier City: Nerissa Ann Downing, bachelor of business administration in management; Christy Kha, doctor of pharmacy (magna cum laude); Jeremy Brock Oakes, doctor of pharmacy; Lacey Renee Romero, bachelor of science in dental hygiene. Elm Grove: Tamara Madere Crane, master of arts in gerontology. Haughton: Jennifer Lynn Dupree, master of arts in criminal justice; Jamie Michelle Hilburn, bachelor of arts in psychology; Stacy Allison Manor, doctor of pharmacy (summa cum laude).
Caddo Parish: Shreveport: Daisy E'Marie Banks, bachelor of arts in English (cum laude); Melanie Laurel Bogan, bachelor of science in dental hygiene; Michael Luke Bullock, bachelor of general studies; Natorshau Marlean Davis, master of music in performance; Kimberly Brushan Dennis, bachelor of arts in communication; Angela Jo Gatten, bachelor of science in dental hygiene; Gerome Lance Henderson, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science; Erica Nicole Jefferson, bachelor of business administration in management; Jason Dwayne Lafitte, doctor of pharmacy; William Lam, bachelor of science in radiologic technology; Victoria Renera-Nisa Lamb, bachelor of science in physical education (summa cum laude); Heath Jerrard Maxile, bachelor of science in physical education; Latienda Pierre, bachelor of arts in mass communications; Tiwana Jozette Thomas, bachelor of arts in social work. Vivian: Ricky Kantu Patel, doctor of pharmacy; Chavonyduia Green Robinson, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science.
Calcasieu Parish: Lake Charles: Amy Elizabeth Richard, doctor of pharmacy; Monique Danyelle Sterling, bachelor of science in communicative disorders; Sharonda Nicole Williams, bachelor of science in toxicology. Sulphur: Sarah Elise Allen, bachelor of science in atmospheric sciences (cum laude); Stacy Lee Teer, doctor of pharmacy.
Caldwell Parish: Clarks: Margie Denise Fisher, master of education in special education.
Columbia: Sunny Lyn Brockner, bachelor of business administration in marketing; Ree Vanessa Key, bachelor of business administration in marketing; Ashleigh Nicole Meredith, master of science in communicative disorders; Phillip Darryl Perot, bachelor of science in construction; Bridgett Lashae Stapleton-Maxwell, bachelor of arts in social work. Grayson: Sherman Ladale Cassels, bachelor of science in radiologic technology; Rachel Christine Nelson, bachelor of arts in English. Kelly: Heath Alan Denison, bachelor of science in physical education (cum laude).
Cameron Parish: Cameron: Kim Rowena Nguyen, doctor of pharmacy (cum laude).
Catahoula Parish: Jonesville: James Paul Prentice, doctor of pharmacy (cum laude); Paige Elaine Prentice, bachelor of science in communicative disorders (magna cum laude); Stanford Emerson Richardson, bachelor of general studies. Sicily Island: Nicholas D'Juan Finister, bachelor of arts in mass communications.
Claiborne Parish: Homer: Kathryn Hatch Smith, master of science in communicative disorders.
Concordia Parish: Clayton: Donna Mae Ford, bachelor of science in radiologic technology. Ferriday: Casandra Denise Cooper, bachelor of business administration in marketing; Erin Elizabeth Frazier, bachelor of science in radiologic technology; Sandra Guida, bachelor of general studies; Yvonne Anderson Ivory, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science.
DeSoto Parish: Gloster: Jonyelle Lashandra Snow, bachelor of science in biology. Mansfield: Labresha Marie Terrell, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems. Stonewall: Brian Matthew Hemingway, bachelor of science in atmospheric sciences.
East Baton Rouge Parish: Baton Rouge: Binh Thai Chu, doctor of pharmacy; Melanie Rochelle Johnson, bachelor of science in toxicology; Helen Hanh Le, doctor of pharmacy; LeAnn Ngo Pham, doctor of pharmacy; Christopher Michael Phillips, doctor of pharmacy; Olivia Meshan Robinson, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science. Zachary: LaKeashia Marie Snedecor, doctor of pharmacy.
East Carroll Parish: Lake Providence: Jermeica Jernae Dee, master of education in elementary education; Nina Michelle Jackson, bachelor of science in nursing (magna cum laude).
Franklin Parish: Archibald: Denton Wilson Porter Jr., doctor of pharmacy
Baskin James Charles Jarrette, bachelor of science in physical education. Baskin: Betsy June Turbeville, bachelor of science in dental hygiene. Gilbert: Sarah Elizabeth Ferrington, bachelor of arts in sociology. Winnsboro: Nakirsha Lashon Armstrong, bachelor of business administration in accounting; Kelly Diane Boyd, bachelor of business administration in economics and a bachelor of business administration in finance; Amy Jean Cummins, bachelor of arts in mass communications (cum laude); Jodie L Etheridge, bachelor of science in radiologic technology; Patti Bailey Ezell, bachelor of science in dental hygiene; Haven Celeste Howington, bachelor of general studies; Ronda L. Lloyd, bachelor of arts in elementary education (magna cum laude); Ragen Nicole Russell, bachelor of science in radiologic technology; Angela Celeste Shepherd, bachelor of arts in foreign languages/Spanish; Cindy Michelle Smith, bachelor of arts in sociology; Jessica Ann Southern, bachelor of arts in criminal justice. Wisner: Anna Kay Ellerbe Braswell, bachelor of science in dental hygiene.
Grant Parish: Ball: James Lee Moreau Jr., bachelor of science in construction.
Iberia Parish: New Iberia: Deirdra Dawn DeFils, doctor of pharmacy; Kristy Marie McDonald, bachelor of science in communicative disorders.
Iberville Parish: Plaquemine: Anthony Vincent Lamothe, bachelor of science in physical education.
Jackson Parish: Eros: Marcus Scott Goss, bachelor of business administration in management. Hodge: Allyson Tilley Martin, doctor of pharmacy. Quitman: Amy Lynn Doner, doctor of pharmacy.
Jefferson Parish: Avondale: Alyssa Thanh-Ha Nguyen, doctor of pharmacy. Gretna: Eugene Paul Landry Jr., doctor of pharmacy. Harvey: Charles Arlevan Bradley II, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems. Kenner: Nicole Kern Scott, doctor of pharmacy. Marrero: Steven Michael Lee, doctor of pharmacy. Metairie: Ngoc Bich Kim, doctor of pharmacy (cum laude); Jerod Paul Petry, bachelor of science in biology. River Ridge: Nicholas David Caliva, bachelor of business administration in accounting. Westwego: Shaneka Elizabeth Hebert, bachelor of arts in mass communications.
Jefferson Davis Parish: Jennings: Paige Elizabeth Guidry, bachelor of science in radiologic technology.
Lafayette Parish: Lafayette: Daniel Paul O'Quain, bachelor of science in radiologic technology; Patrick Chase Pyle, bachelor of science in atmospheric sciences (cum laude).
Lafourche Parish: Raceland: Andrea Marie Martinez, doctor of pharmacy. Thibodaux: Georgia Maria Diedrich, master of science in communicative disorders; Stephanie Lynn Dupre, bachelor of arts in psychology (cum laude).
Lasalle Parish: Jena: Cherie Lynn Cooksey, bachelor of science in nursing. Olla: Nikki Collette Thompson, bachelor of arts in psychology. Trout: Rachel Grace Stringer, doctor of pharmacy (cum laude).
Lincoln Parish: Choudrant: Emily Nicole Allen, bachelor of arts in psychology; Jennifer Leigh Bullock, doctor of pharmacy. Grambling: Iris Iruka Nwokolo, bachelor of science in radiologic technology. Ruston: Jennifer Marie Cummings, bachelor of science in radiologic technology; Vicky Brinlee Kilgore, bachelor of science in dental hygiene (cum laude); Casey Leigh Person, bachelor of science in dental hygiene (cum laude); Donald Shane Williams, bachelor of science in nursing.
Livingston Parish: Denham Springs: Sharon Denise Guerin, doctor of pharmacy; Julie Ellen Hungate, doctor of pharmacy.
Madison Parish: Tallulah: Dani Dian Sanders, bachelor of business administration in accounting; Jane Gladys Sanders, bachelor of general studies; Jason Thomas Trichell, bachelor of business administration in general business.
Morehouse Parish: Bastrop: Sonya Golden Adair, bachelor of science in nursing; Carolyn K. Beach, bachelor of arts in elementary education (summa cum laude); Brook Dena Bennett-Martinez, bachelor of general studies; Leah Pauline Benson, bachelor of general studies; Elizabeth Jenkins Blackman, bachelor of business administration in accounting; John Mark Boatright, bachelor of business administration in management; Janice Marie Calhoun, master of education in elementary education; Jeffrey Neil Carson, bachelor of business administration in accounting; Erica Lynn Everett, bachelor of science in nursing (cum laude); Carrie Egan Gilliam, bachelor of science in family and consumer sciences; Jeremy Jason Holland, bachelor of science in agribusiness; Stefanie Hopkins Hunt, bachelor of arts in elementary education; Amber May Johnson, bachelor of business administration in management; Peggy Ann Johnson, bachelor of arts in sociology; Margaret Renee Kinnaird, bachelor of science in nursing; Johnathan Shane Legg, associate of general studies; Hope Sherie Lenard, bachelor of arts in elementary education (summa cum laude); Eric Daniel Mardis, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Crystal McIntyre McKoin, bachelor of science in communicative disorders; Daniel Robert Thomas, bachelor of arts in foreign languages/French; Robin Renee Williams, bachelor of general studies. Bonita: Christy Lynn Adams, doctor of pharmacy; Shadonna Detrice Bethea, master of arts in criminal justice; Branson Bruce Bolden, bachelor of science in biology (magna cum laude). Collinston: Linda Olivia Brandise Runner, bachelor of arts in psychology; Leslie Elaine Tisdale, bachelor of science in agribusiness (cum laude). Mer Rouge: Frances Blair White, bachelor of fine arts in art. Oak Ridge: Johnathan David Moore, bachelor of arts in communication; Eric R. Whitten, master of arts in history.
Natchitoches Parish: Natchez: Carla Renee Roque, doctor of pharmacy. Natchitoches: Jennifer Jean Harris, bachelor of science in dental hygiene.
Orleans Parish: New Orleans: La'Tasha Marie Atkins, bachelor of arts in social work; Katie Elizabeth Lowe, bachelor of science in radiologic technology; Meghan Kimberly Smith, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Richardra A. Winder, master of arts in communication.
Ouachita Parish: Calhoun: Yvonne Nichole Capps, bachelor of arts in psychology; April Foster Duckworth, bachelor of science in nursing (magna cum laude); Samuel Rontez Williams, bachelor of science in mathematics. Fairbanks: Thomas Chad Beckley, bachelor of science in nursing. Monroe: Deterise Veronica Addison, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Laurel Leigh Andrews, doctor of pharmacy (magna cum laude); Danielle Monique Ardoin, bachelor of science in nursing; Linda Marie Armstrong-Reed, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Brenda Gayden Barker, bachelor of science in nursing; Amelia Brooke Barringer, doctor of pharmacy; Emily Marlene Bass, master of science in communicative disorders; Hethe Wayne Belinge, master of science in psychology; Ingrid Jimmerson Bennett, bachelor of science in nursing; Johnny Leo Bennett Jr., doctor of pharmacy; Christina Louise Best, bachelor of arts in psychology; Tanya Marie Brandy-Cole, bachelor of arts in communication; Christan Martine Broussard, bachelor of science in radiologic technology; Michelle McFerren Brown, bachelor of science in nursing; Pharalynn O'Lear Brown, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Shean Fred Brown, doctor of pharmacy (cum laude); Carolyn Ann Bruce, bachelor of general studies; Lauryn Elizabeth Bruce, bachelor of science in communicative disorders (cum laude); Sarah Elizabeth Bryan, bachelor of science in nursing; Tonya Rena Burton, associate of arts in criminal justice; Anthony E. Cain, master of education in administration and supervision; Jason Cullen Caissie, bachelor of arts in science education; Rukiya Nnenia Canfield, bachelor of arts in psychology; Amber Annastasia Carlson, bachelor of general studies; Maisha Furaha Carter, bachelor of arts in social work; Jaime Lynn Chennault, bachelor of science in biology; William Anthony Coker, master of science in psychology; Tiffany Lynn Corley, bachelor of business administration in management; Thomas Andrew Corbin, associate of general studies; Brandon Corliss, doctor of pharmacy (cum laude); Cherice Cash Cottrell, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems (cum laude); Cheryl Gwyn Cottrell, bachelor of science in dental hygiene; Jeffrey John Crise, bachelor of arts in mass communications; Veronica Lynn Csongradi, master of arts in marriage and family therapy; Charles Franklin Cumpton, master of business administration; Rebecca Hale Dannehl, bachelor of science in nursing; Dejeunee' Darensburg, doctor of pharmacy; Dawn Beatrice Davis, bachelor of arts in psychology; Felecia Chermell Davis, bachelor of arts in sociology; Orlando Ray Davis, master of arts in criminal justice; Chad Aaron Dollar, bachelor of business administration in marketing; Kristina Danielle Dove, bachelor of science in nursing; Natosha Nicole Duncan, bachelor of science in radiologic technology; Matthew Lane Durham, bachelor of science in physical education; Audrey Elizabeth Emerson, master of arts in English; Terry Wayne Ezell, bachelor of arts in English; Kimberly Nicole Evans, master of education in counseling; Hanna Lynn Fields, bachelor of science in radiologic technology; Jennifer Kay Finch, bachelor of arts in elementary education; Ashley Vaughan Fisher, bachelor of business administration in management (cum laude); Virginia Marie Fondren, bachelor of arts in mass communications; Heather Lee Forcier, bachelor of science in aviation (cum laude); Juan Andre Ford, master of science in exercise science; Allegra Shrelle Freeman, bachelor of arts in psychology; Janet Leann French, bachelor of business administration in management; Megan Victoria Fuselier, bachelor of arts in elementary education; Victorenia Valana Gainer, bachelor of science in nursing; Ida Marie Gaines, master of arts in English; Patricia Huckabone Garrett, bachelor of arts in elementary education; Jo Nell Goode, bachelor of arts in English; Alisa Marie Graves, bachelor of arts in elementary education; Donald Lewis Haber, bachelor of science in agribusiness; Lilanta Joy Hamilton, master of arts in marriage and family therapy; Monica Piserell Harrington, doctor of pharmacy; Roslyn Roshella Harris, bachelor of arts in sociology; Todd Anthony Harris, bachelor of science in construction; Walter Barry Hawsey II, bachelor of general studies; Stacy Ann Hayward, bachelor of arts in communication (magna cum laude); Joshua Eliah Hazel, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems (cum laude); Leslie Beverly Hazel, bachelor of science in nursing and a bachelor of general studies; Demelius Shombrae' Harper, doctor of pharmacy; Meredith LeAnn Herring, bachelor of arts in psychology; Christina Abbott Holton, master of science in communicative disorders; Sarah Jane Holzer, bachelor of science in chemistry; Matthew Laing Howland, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Angela Rae Hudnall, bachelor of science in communicative disorders; Brandi Rishun Hunter, bachelor of arts in psychology; April Mae Jeffcoat, bachelor of science in mathematics; Freda Jean Jenkins-Hoston, master of arts in criminal justice; Joanna Dawn Johnson, bachelor of general studies (summa cum laude); Lisa Carly Johnson, bachelor of science in dental hygiene; Rhett Johnson, bachelor of general studies; Courtney Terell Joiner, master of arts in criminal justice; Ebony Monique Jones, bachelor of arts in psychology; Sharon Jones, bachelor of general studies; Stephanie Alicia Kelly, bachelor of science in physical education; Kenneth Wayne Lambert Jr., bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Jolene Monique Landry, bachelor of arts in social work; Grace Sarah Lard, bachelor of science in communicative disorders (cum laude); Talisa Shenece Lavarry, bachelor of science in family and consumer sciences; Kristi Lynn Lawson, master of arts in marriage and family therapy; Tan Huu Le, bachelor of science in aviation; Melissa Jean Lee, bachelor of fine arts in art; Jeffrey William Lodgen, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Jessica Lynn Manes, bachelor of arts in history; Michelle Ann Marler, bachelor of science in dental hygiene; Jennifer Claire Martin, bachelor of science in communicative disorders (cum laude); David G. Massart, master of arts in gerontology; Andrew Patrick Masson, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Amy Kathleen Matthews, bachelor of science in biology; Brenda Gail McCoy, associate of science in child development; Harold Leslie McCoy, master of education in counseling; Betty Michelle McDonald, bachelor of science in biology; Meredith McKinnie, bachelor of arts in English; Rochelle Joy Menard, doctor of pharmacy; Liana Marie Michiels, bachelor of arts in psychology; Consuella Kelly Minor, bachelor of science in nursing; Geshala Paulette Moore, associate of science in child development; Glen Ray Moore Jr., bachelor of science in construction; Jacqueline Nicole Moulder, bachelor of fine arts in art; Blanche Elizabeth Newhouse, bachelor of business administration in general business; Thai Thanh Nguyen, bachelor of science in biology; Heidi Melissa Nissen, bachelor of science in nursing; Margaret Virginia Rchart Nolan, bachelor of general studies; Ryan Gregory Norris, bachelor of general studies; Charles Edward Oetgen, bachelor of science in computer science; Brooke Michelle Owens, bachelor of arts in psychology; Denise Alane Pani, master of education in counseling; Jeremy Alan Parker, bachelor of business administration in management; Aimee Pray Paxton, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; James Lanis Pettit, master of arts in English; Joey Palmer Philley, bachelor of business administration in management; Michael James Poche', bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Jennifer Lynn Poole, bachelor of science in dental hygiene; Vannessal Olive Powell, bachelor of arts in sociology; Paige Lynette Prewitt, bachelor of general studies; Corey J. Primeaux, bachelor of general studies; Daniel Wyatt Pritchett, bachelor of arts in psychology; Sarah Taylor Raymond, bachelor of arts in elementary education (summa cum laude); Brandon Dane Reeves, bachelor of general studies; Sallie Scott Reliford, master of arts in substance abuse counseling; James David Reneau, bachelor of science in construction; Logan Ray Reulet, bachelor of fine arts in art; Philip Andrew Rhodes, bachelor of science in aviation; Clayton Todd Richey, bachelor of science in nursing; Jon Christopher Rightsell, bachelor of business administration in management; Daniel Shane Roberts, bachelor of science in aviation (magna cum laude); John Francis Robichaux Jr., bachelor of science in physical education; Allyson Elaine Sheppard, bachelor of science in construction; Tamieka Lovette Simon, bachelor of arts in social work; Justin Dillan Simons, master of arts in criminal justice; Matthew Lawrence Smith, bachelor of general studies; George Wesley Spillers III, master of arts in criminal justice; Allison Marie Stacey, bachelor of science in biology (magna cum laude); Jennifer Ann Stephenson, bachelor of arts in psychology (cum laude); Linda Moyers Stewart, master of arts in English; Erica Leigh Sullivan, doctor of pharmacy; Adam Taylor, bachelor of science in atmospheric sciences; Alecia Latrice Taylor, master of business administration; Robert William Temple, bachelor of science in agribusiness ; Shane Mitchell Thompson, bachelor of arts in English; Quanique J. Toston, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Esther Ruth Townsend, master of education in counseling; Linda Scarbrough Turnage, master of education in special education; Samehea Lasha Turner, associate of arts in criminal justice; Shanda Renae Washington, bachelor of arts in social work; Valentine B. Watson, bachelor of business administration in general business; Lindy Kay White, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Kiwauna Latrice Wilhite, bachelor of business administration in general business; Misty Rae Wilkinson, bachelor of fine arts in art; Trevor Robert Williams, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Cheryl Denise Blunt Wilson, bachelor of science in nursing; Daryl Lee Wolgemuth, master of music in conducting; Crystal Louise Wolhoy, master of education in special education; Michael Allen Wolhoy, master of science in exercise science; Brooke Alyson Wood, bachelor of science in nursing; Lauri Elizabeth Worley, master of science in geosciences; Shenouda Samir Yacoub, bachelor of science in toxicology; Kathleen Henneberry Younger, master of science in psychology; Alma Zic, bachelor of business administration in economics. Sterlington: Christy Lynn Griffin, bachelor of science in nursing (cum laude); Shelley Rene Tull, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems. West Monroe: Amanda Michelle Allen, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Melinda Coughran Allen, bachelor of science in nursing; Selena Renee Barlow, bachelor of science in aviation; Beverly Jo Aaron Bayles, master of education in elementary education; Claire Ann Beck, bachelor of science in nursing (magna cum laude); Carolyn June Berry, master of education in administration and supervision; Trenton Duane Bratton, bachelor of science in nursing; Mindy Joann Burton, bachelor of general studies; Morgan Lowe Buxton, bachelor of arts in elementary education (magna cum laude); Amanda Michelle Caraway, bachelor of science in biology; Misty Lee May Chism, bachelor of arts in elementary education; Justin DeLane Clark, bachelor of general studies; Christopher Eric Copeland, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Randy Reagan Crain, bachelor of business administration in marketing; William Brian Dayton, bachelor of business administration in insurance; Tracy Diane Depriest, master of science in exercise science; Melissa Kaye DeStefano, bachelor of arts in communication (cum laude); Robin Tenille Dollar, bachelor of science in nursing; Kimberly L. Eger, master of arts in marriage and family therapy; Sherm Conway Elliott, bachelor of arts in psychology; Julia Estelle Fletcher, bachelor of science in nursing; Teresa Crawford Fletcher, bachelor of business administration in general business; Anthony Todd Flowers, bachelor of science in biology; Nathanael Lane Gandy, master of science in psychology; Marlo Gazzo, master of arts in marriage and family therapy; William Cleve Giddings, doctor of pharmacy; Gary Preston Gunter Jr., bachelor of science in construction; Kelly Leann Hackworth, doctor of pharmacy (magna cum laude); Amber Ruffin Hemphill, bachelor of science in nursing; Toni Lynn Hicks, bachelor of arts in elementary education (cum laude); Stephanie Marie Dupre Hill, doctor of pharmacy; Heather Nicole Holloway, bachelor of science in radiologic technology; Maribeth Joan Holzer, master of education in special education; Jordan Rae Huffstutter, bachelor of science in dental hygiene; Cynthia Michelle Jackson, bachelor of arts in mass communications; Richard Talmadge Jackson, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Liz Johnston, bachelor of arts in elementary education (cum laude); Peyton Ledon Leach, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Tracie Amber Lewis, bachelor of science in nursing; Jenny Sanders Lobello, bachelor of arts in elementary education; VaKendall Vavocha Long, bachelor of arts in sociology; Mary Elizabeth Magee, bachelor of arts in social work; Jessica S. McDonough, bachelor of arts in psychology (cum laude); Ashley Rebecca Dehl McGuffee, master of arts in marriage and family therapy; Quincy Ray McManus, bachelor of science in radiologic technology; Krissy Marie Miller, bachelor of science in family and consumer science; Brandi Nicole Mills, bachelor of science in nursing; Jennifer Nannette Moore, bachelor of arts in elementary education (cum laude); Angela Dawn Morgan, bachelor of science in nursing; Emily Shea Morris, bachelor of science in nursing; Gabriel Aaron Myers, bachelor of business administration in management; Jennifer Suzanne Sandifer Nichols, master of education in administration and supervision; Lori R. Nolen, bachelor of business administration in marketing; Andrea Claire Norwood, bachelor of arts in English; Jennifer Ann Placke, doctor of pharmacy (summa cum laude); James Carlton Poland, bachelor of business administration in finance (cum laude); Miranda Marie Posey, bachelor of arts in elementary education; Angela Jane Rankin, bachelor of arts in art (cum laude); Samantha Elizabeth Rothschild, bachelor of science in computer science (cum laude); Jacob Paul Schmeer, bachelor of business administration in marketing; Stephanie Lynn Shields, bachelor of science in nursing; Jimmy Allen Snow Jr., bachelor of arts in psychology; Stacey Geter Statham, master of science in psychology; Heather Danee Stevens, bachelor of science in dental hygiene; Brandon Michael Sullivan, bachelor of business administration in finance; Dexter Wayne Sullivan Jr. , bachelor of science in toxicology; Roy Anthony Telano, bachelor of arts in social studies education; Justin Micah Tidwell, bachelor of science in radiologic technology; Kevin Joseph Tompkins, doctor of pharmacy (magna cum laude); Kristy Marie Trichell, bachelor of arts in psychology; Victoria Antoinette Valenzano, master of music in performance and a master of music in music education; Walonda Shelise Wallace, bachelor of arts in psychology; Karen Pass Warden, bachelor of arts in elementary education; Jennifer Hall White, bachelor of arts in elementary education; Laura Elizabeth Williams, bachelor of arts in sociology (cum laude); Rosalyn Levon Wilson, bachelor of general studies; Coby D'Neil Winn, bachelor of fine arts in art; Paul Andrew Winship, bachelor of science in computer science; Whitney Kellyn Young, bachelor of science in physical education.
Plaquemines Parish : Braithwaite: Dee Ann Bazile, doctor of pharmacy; Mark Christopher Bazile, doctor of pharmacy.
Pointe Coupee Parish : New Roads: Andrea Marie Montelaro, doctor of pharmacy.
Rapides Parish: Alexandria: Hope Renee Davidson, bachelor of arts in psychology (summa cum laude); Lawson Dubroca Fall, bachelor of business administration in finance and a bachelor of business administration in accounting; Leah Denee Landry, bachelor of science in communicative disorders; Aaron Eugene Mabou, doctor of pharmacy; Christine Annette Moore, bachelor of arts in social studies education (summa cum laude); Emily Renee Newton, bachelor of science in dental hygiene (magna cum laude); Shannon Diane Robichaux, bachelor of business administration in management; Christopher Lee Sices, bachelor of arts in legal studies/pre-law; Brenda Fay Young, doctor of pharmacy. Forest Hill: Jeff Alan Langston, bachelor of science in radiologic technology. Pineville: Kimberly Anne Barrett, bachelor of science in communicative disorders (cum laude); Ryan Kendall Elkins, bachelor of science in construction; Michael Alley Howington, bachelor of science in physical education; Kimberly Eloise McKee, master of arts in marriage and family therapy; Matthew Russel Neel, bachelor of science in construction; Eric Nicholas Petroskey, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Nathan Silas Randall, master of music in conducting; Vernice Marie Teasley, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems.
Richland Parish: Archibald: Charles Matthew McDonald, bachelor of arts in English.
Delhi: Elicia Necole Hart, bachelor of science in agribusiness; Michael Arden Southall, bachelor of science in nursing; Jordan Jones Sullivan, bachelor of science in radiologic technology; Nicholas Drew Vidrine, bachelor of business administration in accounting (magna cum laude). Mangham: Brian Travis Enlow, bachelor of science in physical education; Brandy S. Garner, bachelor of business administration in management; Tabitha Gail Thomason, bachelor of arts in elementary education. Rayville: Kimberly Ann Gallman Burgess, doctor of pharmacy (cum laude); Patti Thompson Calk, master of education in administration and supervision; Michael Paul Chaney, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Heather Cain Grayson, bachelor of science in nursing; Monica Stephenson Hales, bachelor of science in nursing; Wendell Hardy Henry, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Heather Anne Lane, bachelor of arts in psychology; Lola Danielle Neal, bachelor of arts in government; April Sunshine Parks, bachelor of fine arts in art (magna cum laude); Stephanie Danielle Raney, bachelor of business administration in accounting; Janet Marie Simmons, bachelor of arts in elementary education (cum laude) ; Heather Love Spruell, bachelor of arts in social work; Celina Clark Tarver, bachelor of arts in English; Gordon Lavon Walters Jr., master of business administration; Terri Howard Williamson, bachelor of science in nursing.
St. Bernard Parish: Chalmette: Hanh Thi Nguyen, doctor of pharmacy (magna cum laude); Jamie Coralie Toepfer, doctor of pharmacy.
St. Charles Parish: Luling: Clifford Peter Hymel III, bachelor of science in atmospheric sciences. Montz: Michele Allison Madere, doctor of pharmacy. Saint Rose: Douglas Matthew Gautrau, bachelor of science in atmospheric sciences.
St. John the Baptist Parish: La Place: Adam Roy Gros, bachelor of business administration in management; Austin Adair Theard, master of business administration. Reserve: Mark Joseph Cambre, bachelor of science in nursing.
St. Landry Parish: Arnaudville: Elizabeth Louise Stelly, doctor of pharmacy (cum laude); Myles Regan Stelly, doctor of pharmacy. Eunice: Paula F. Bergeaux, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science; Brett Douglas Frey, bachelor of business administration in management (magna cum laude); Jan Marie Guidry, doctor of pharmacy (cum laude); Gwendolyn Mary Taylor, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science. Port Barre: Maurice Gabriel Sonnier, bachelor of science in physical education.
St. Martin Parish : Saint Martinville: Dina Cherice Thomas, master of arts in marriage and family therapy.
St. Tammany Parish: Covington: Katie Rose Roussy, bachelor of science in atmospheric sciences (summa cum laude).
Tangipahoa Parish: Kentwood: Rachel Lynne Fedele Spitale, doctor of pharmacy (cum laude).
Tensas Parish: Newellton: Sonya Kaye Tullos, doctor of pharmacy (cum laude).
Terrebonne Parish: Houma: Christel Doiron Bowman, doctor of pharmacy (cum laude); Shawn Michael Manor, doctor of pharmacy (cum laude).
Union Parish: Bernice: Tammy Lynn Jones, bachelor of business administration in accounting. Downsville: Ricky Rodger Bell Jr., bachelor of business administration in management; Dawn Upshaw Rose, bachelor of science in nursing. Farmerville: Kristen Rae Finney, doctor of pharmacy (magna cum laude); Ashlea Jones Hill, bachelor of science in nursing; Tara Aliscia Lemoine, bachelor of arts in psychology (cum laude); James Daniel Nevala, specialist in school psychology; Elizabeth Ann Pierce, master of education in counseling; Felicia Baker Savage, bachelor of science in radiologic technology. Marion: Kimberly Danielle Cole, bachelor of science in dental hygiene (cum laude); Tanya Goodin Daugherty, bachelor of science in nursing; Brandon Keith Keaster, doctor of pharmacy; Katy E. McLeod, bachelor of business administration in management; Lindsey Franklin Redd, bachelor of science in family and consumer sciences.
Vernon Parish: Anacoco: Derek Michael Perry, bachelor of science in aviation. Hornbeck: James Brandon Hodge, bachelor of science in biology. Pitkin: Charles Walter Caraway Jr., doctor of pharmacy (magna cum laude).
Washington Parish: Bogalusa: Kelli Amanda Gee, doctor of pharmacy (cum laude). Franklinton: Amanda Lanell Angelo, bachelor of science in radiologic technology.
Webster Parish: Minden: La'Kica Shae Rice, bachelor of business administration in accounting. Springhill: Trey Hollan Lindsey, bachelor of science in aviation.
West Carroll Parish: Forest: Lindsey Hope Sullivan, bachelor of arts in social work. Oak Grove: Karen Layton Johnson, master of education in administration and supervision; Christy Burgess Kelly, master of education in administration and supervision; Amy Catherine Lewis, bachelor of science in nursing; Tara Lashae Cox Stephenson, bachelor of arts in elementary education (cum laude); Dena Lashea Strong, master of education in administration and supervision. Pioneer: Kimberly Kay Henderson, master of education in administration and supervision; Travis Mitchell Kelly, bachelor of arts in foreign languages/Spanish (summa cum laude).
Winn Parish: Winnfield: Shelley Cole Parker, doctor of pharmacy (cum laude).
Out of State:
Alabama: Mobile:
Adam Thomas Blancher, master of science in psychology.
Arkansas: Ashdown: Holly Nicole Walker, associate of general studies. Crossett: Darnita Peeler Bynum, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Lakesha Shuntel Olive, master of arts in teaching in elementary education. El Dorado: Brittany Bradham Fennell, master of arts in marriage and family therapy; Jill Elaine Warren, bachelor of science in dental hygiene (cum laude). Hackett: Marlena Renee Wann, bachelor of science in physical education. Hamburg: Judy Lynne Baker, bachelor of science in nursing. Warren: Elizabeth Northcutt Ruggiero, master of arts in marriage and family therapy.
California : Bakersfield: Casandra Janette Goodman, bachelor of science in physical education. Brea: Milton Moeiini Timoteo, master of arts in marriage and family therapy. West Sacramento: Daniel Joseph Daprato, bachelor of science in physical education.
Colorado : Centennial: Scott Aaron Cadwallader, bachelor of business administration in marketing.
Florida : Brandon: Alisisa La'Shaun Murphy, master of science in psychology. North Ft. Myers: James Matthew Miller, bachelor of science in mathematics . Oviedo: Nicholas Richard Hirsch, bachelor of arts in mass communications.
Kentucky : Florence: Sarah Frances Williamson, doctor of pharmacy (summa cum laude).
Maryland : Baltimore: John Christopher Havran, master of science in biology.
Maine: Canaan: Jason Dennett Hutchins, bachelor of business administration in management.
Michigan : Detroit: Nicklaus James Lovelady, bachelor of arts in journalism.
Missouri : Branson West: Cynthia Kay Strecker Cole, doctor of pharmacy.
Mississippi : Brandon: Tasha Faye Moore, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems. Clinton: Lisa Dawn Coble, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science. Greenville: Rebecca Lynn Holland, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science (magna cum laude); Pamela Nannette Signa, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science (magna cum laude). Hernando: Zack Alan Sims, bachelor of arts in art education. Indianola: Christi Machelle Hamilton, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science (magna cum laude). Madison: Thomas Joseph Lamas, bachelor of science in radiologic technology. Moss Point: Chad Glynn Walters, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science .Pascagoula: Martha Ezell Graham, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science. Rolling Fork: Carlos Marqueil Hughes, bachelor of general studies.
New York : Hampton Bays: Jessica Rene Andrews, master of education in special education.
Ohio : Mantua: Kathaleen Elizabeth Ragle, bachelor of science in nursing (summa cum laude).
Tennessee : Knoxville: Kerri Baggett McIntyre, doctor of pharmacy.
Texas : Dickinson: Gladys Laneise Harvey, bachelor of general studies. Houston: Leo Francisco Pruneda, bachelor of science in physical education. Katy: Kristopher Ryan Kelley, bachelor of science in biology. Lancaster: Rushain D. Hooper, associate of general studies. Longview: Karen Lynn Haase, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science. Mansfield: Erin Borgia Sherry, bachelor of arts in mass communications. Missouri City: Dieu Thao K Nguyen, doctor of pharmacy. Pasadena: Carey Lynn Dias, bachelor of arts in psychology. Pharr: Adriana Almanza, bachelor of science in radiologic technology. Richmond: Crystal Marie Johnston, bachelor of arts in elementary education (cum laude). San Antonio: Ronal William Green, bachelor of business administration in accounting. Sour Lake: Trisha Kae McFarland, bachelor of science in physical education. The Woodlands: Cindy Sue Barker, bachelor of business administration in management.
West Virginia : Keyser: Stephanie Lynn Alt, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science.
Foreign Countries:
Barbados:
Talya Alisa Georgia Beckles, bachelor of business administration in accounting. Belgium: Olivier Fortamps, master of business administration. Bangladesh: Shamima Khan, doctor of philosophy in pharmacy. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Ivona Jukic, bachelor of arts in history (magna cum laude). China: Fei Gao, master of business administration; Xuan Liu, master of music in conducting; Xiaoqian Lu, bachelor of science in computer science; Yu Yang, master of arts in communication. Cyprus: Michael Antony Pillos, master of arts in communication; Androula Charalambous Thoma, master of business administration; Andri Michalaki Zeniou, bachelor of science in communicative disorders (cum laude). Ecuador: Marcelo Andres Moncayo, bachelor of science in aviation (cum laude). Finland: Mikko Johannes Kemppe, master of business administration. Hong Kong: Man King Lam, master of business administration; Sau Lai Li, master of education in special education; Wai Shan CathyTse, master of business administration; Nga Mei Wong, master of business administration; Yuen Bun Wong, master of business administration; Chi Kwan Paul Yeung, master of business administration. India: Aaptha Murthy, bachelor of science in mathematics (cum laude); Prashant Sudhir Patil, master of business administration; Dhruti Harin Raval, master of science in pharmaceutical sciences. Japan: Miharu Kaizawa, bachelor of business administration in marketing. Malaysia: Jay Sern Liew, bachelor of science in computer science. Poland: Radoslaw Maciej Ciszkiewicz, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems. Turkey: Turgut Yoruk, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems. United Kingdom: Joel Graham McGregor, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Dee Michelle Thorogood, bachelor of science in kinesiology. Ukraine: Ganna Yenyk, bachelor of business administration in marketing. Soviet Union: Alan Valeryevich Khumarov, master of business administration. Vietnam: Rachel Truc Tran Ngo, doctor of pharmacy; Thu A. Vo, doctor of pharmacy. Yugoslavia: Amira C'eric', bachelor of science in computer science.

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