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Contact: Christina Chapple
Date: 12/18/02
 
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY WINTER 2002 GRADUATES
      HAMMOND -- Southeastern Louisiana University conferred degrees on approximately 1,000 graduates Saturday, December 14, at the university's Winter commencement exercises.
      William A. Oliver, president of Louisiana Operations for BellSouth and a member of the Louisiana Board of Regents, delivered the keynote address at the 10 a.m. ceremony at the University Center.
      President’s Medals for Academic Excellence were awarded to the top students in each college:  political science major Senad Zlatar of Bosnia, College of Arts and Sciences, 4.0 grade point average; nursing major Zoe F. Lipman of Covington, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 4.0 grade point average; elementary and special education major Kellee Dianne Smith of Smithdale, Miss., College of Education and Human Development, 3.979 grade point average; and management major Luke James Prendergast of Bush, College of Business and Technology, 3.974 grade point average. 
      Area students receiving associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees were:

ASCENSION PARISH
Master’s Degrees
      Gonzales -- Stephanie G. Lavespere, Communication Sciences & Disorders; 
      Prairieville -- Shawnee M. Brock, Curriculum and Instruction; Melanie A. Holton, Business Administration; Rebecca J. Hull, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Renae L. Maki, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Christopher D. Nelson, Administration and Supervision; Nicole M. Peltier, Special Education;
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Donaldsonville -- Gregory O. Allen, Sociology; Latosha R. Smith, Management; 
      Geismar -- Hollie L. Tortorich, General Studies; 
      Gonzales -- Melissa R. Delatte, Elementary Education; Brandy M. Gauthier, Psychology; Kristin M. Gautreau, Criminal Justice; Gemma A. Hebert, General Business; Brandi A. Lambert, Finance; Monica Q. Minton, Elementary Education; Brian L. Mire, Industrial Technology; Nathan J. Paille, Industrial Technology; Jonah M. Thibodeaux, Social Studies Education; Nicholas J. Tureau, General Business; Jennifer M. Villnerve, Sociology; Yvonne E. Wilson, General Business; 
      Prairieville -- Jason A. Bignar, Finance; Amber L. Boudreaux, Speech, Language, Hearing; Kent A. Bray, Industrial Technology; Tami D. Caffarel, Elementary Education; Mary A. Chategnier, Management; Shannon M. Guillot, Elementary Education; Christopher L. Haymon, Management; Kelli R. LeBeau, Nursing; Chandra I. Sanders, Communication; Nicole C. Stockton, Management; Joey M. Verrett, Marketing; Jeffery C. Walters, Management; 
      St. Amant -- Kelly R. Borne, Accounting; Irene M. Fox, Accounting; Jesse D. Lambert, Psychology; Kelly G. Lemoine, Management; Amanda M. Phillips, Accounting; Felicia J. Schwartz, Accounting; 
Associate Degrees
      Gonzales -- Candace A. Arnouville, Industrial Technology; Michael G Kotval, General Studies; 
      Prairieville -- James C. Hubbs, Industrial Technology;  
      St. Amant -- Dixie L. Veazey, Office Administration; 
      Sorrento -- Brad S. Sheets, General Studies; 

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH
Master’s Degrees
      Baton Rouge -- Samanta I. Amedee, Psychology; Jenny E. Causey, Curriculum and Instruction; Darla S. Jines, Curriculum and Instruction; Claudia A. Miller, Psychology; Holly R. Nelson, Business Administration; Ibukun N. Saucer, Business Administration; Joanna C Schreiber, Business Administration; 
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Baker -- Rebecca J. Clark, Family and Consumer Sciences; Kylie R Davis, English Education; Misty E. Mattson, Elementary Education; 
      Baton Rouge -- Kelly R. Adams, Communication; Sonya L. Albert, General Business; Amber L. Archer, Accounting; Lauren L. Arnold, Mathematics Education; Ufuk Aslan, General Business; Dorothy L. Avant, Criminal Justice; William D. Ballou, Management; Letreche C. Banks-Edwards, Accounting; Brandi N. Banta, Nursing; David L. Barbato, General Business; Joseph R. Bassett Jr., General Studies; Kelly V. Beacham, General Business; Joseph T. Berry, Marketing; Kevin C. Boesch, Biological Sciences; Crystal R. Bonfanti, Nursing; Susan A. Books, Management; Shanna Boudreaux, General Studies; Aimee B. Bouy-Williams, Sociology; Tiffany E. Brabham, Elementary Education; Carri L. Brown, Communication; Summer L. Browning, Nursing; Ann E. Bruce, Elementary Education; Ronda L. Burtch, Biological Sciences; Nadeem S. Butt, Management; Thomas C. Carpenter, Management; Stuart F. Carter, Accounting; Rebecca G. Chair, Biological Sciences; Kory J. Clardy, Management; David K. Coughlin, Finance; 
      Also, Alexis A. Davis, Chemistry; Barry L. Davis, Marketing; Jamie L. Devall, Elementary Education; Derrick P DiGerolamo, Nursing; Lana M. Dreher, Management; Tammy J. Ducote, General Studies; Christopher A. Dupuy, Management; Aaron C. Elgiar, General Business; Sandra F. Finley, General Business; Jill J. Fontaine, Elementary Education; Christina M. Gauthier, Marketing; Angie N. Geurin, General Business; Jodi R. Gonzalez, Marketing; Scott R. Graham, Industrial Technology; Rosa W. Green, General Studies; John R. Guerin, Management; Kimberly L. Guidroz, Social Work; Melissa R. Hall, Accounting; Patrick E. Hamby, Marketing; Kristofer T. Harvey, Management; Christi L. Head, Speech, Language, Hearing; Andrea C. Higgins, Social Work; Jennifer C. Hill, General Studies; Jason P. Hoggatt, Communication; 
      Also, Laurie F. Horton, Biological Sciences; Jennifer E Hughes, Kinesiology; Joshua W. Jarreau, Criminal Justice; Brandon W Jenkins, General Studies; Kristine N. Kidd, Communication; Donna L Kocher, Biological Sciences; Gaston L. Lanaux IV, General Business; Kimberly A. Landacre, Criminal Justice; Carrie J. Landry, Social Work; Bert T. LeBlanc, Management; Mary J. Lee, Nursing; J. C Leger, Nursing; Kyle J. Levert, General Business; Erica N. Lewis, Social Work; Kevin J. Logan, Marketing; Seamus M. Loman, General Studies; Michelle M. Longino, Management; Andrew E. Losavio, General Business; Shannon L. Lotz, Psychology; Britny L. Maggio, Marketing; Kelly C. Marbry, General Studies; Michelle M. Marchiafava, Elementary Education; Laura K. McBryde, Accounting; Adrian J. McClendon, Communication; 
      Also, Jennifer L. McCombs, Art; Christina A. McDowell, Finance; Terryll A. McIlwain, Family and Consumer Sciences; Allen B. Myrick, Criminal Justice; Tina M. Nguyen, Management; Patrick B. O'Deay, Management; Erica L. Page, Psychology; Toni A. Patterson, Management; Brent J. Phillips, Management; Ryan J. Phistry, Marketing; Jarrod P. Pollet, Accounting; Gregg A. Porter, Management; Stephan A. Powers, General Studies; Ryan A. Reeb, Nursing; Jeffery J. Rentz, Management; Jeffrey A. Robinson, General Studies; Jason W. Ross, Criminal Justice; Jeffrey C. Ross, Kinesiology; Amy E. Rush, Management; Christine E. Sandlin, Nursing; Casey M. Schott, Marketing; Clint C. Scott, Kinesiology; Lauren E. Scott, Marketing;
      Also, Jodi M. Silvio, General Business; Darren L. Smith, History; John M. Spohrer, Criminal Justice; Sarah A. Starr, Psychology; Laura A. Stephens, Psychology; Sally A. Stevens, Management; Christy R. Strickland, Social Work; April D Stroder, Nursing; Jennifer K. Toney, General Studies; Chris M. Tricou, Biological Sciences; Mark O. Tridico, Communication; Sheri L. Turner, Management; 
      Also, Amanda L. Wagner, Elementary Education; Jennifer E. Wagner, Elementary Education; Teresa K. Walls, English; Kimberly L. Webb, Accounting; Roxann Young, Communication; Klementyna H. Zamenhof-Zaruski, Biological Sciences; Kristin L. de la Houssaye, General Studies;  
      Greenwell Springs -- Larry D. Aaron, Computer Science; Amie Brown, Elementary Education; Sherri L. Guedry, Computer Science; Dwayne A. Hunter, Accounting; Amanda G Jones, Marketing; Stephanie L. Parnell, Kinesiology; Erin R. Parolli, Nursing; Amy N. Ricaud, Marketing; Edwin D. Smith, Management;  
      Pride -- Racquel M. Burkhalter, Nursing; Brian E. Gould, Industrial Technology; 
      Zachary -- Claudine Anderson, Accounting; Laci C. Brice, Special Education, Mild/Moderate, Elementary Education; Eric M. Buell, Management; Jason G. Gremillion, Nursing; Mary A. Riley, Family and Consumer Sciences; Heather S. Smith, Biological Sciences; 
Associate Degrees
      Baton Rouge -- Terry L. Causey, Industrial Technology; T. D. Cohen, General Studies; Aaron L. Cyrex, General Studies; Lakeshia D. Jarreau, Industrial Technology; Chantel D. Jupiter, Industrial Technology; Gregory D. Trahan, General Studies;   
      Greenwell Springs -- Steven Charleville, General Studies; Ronald D LeSage, Industrial Technology; 

EAST FELICIANA PARISH
Master’s Degrees
      Jackson -- Donald A. Abadie, Special Education; 
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Clinton -- Brianne N. Callihan, Criminal Justice; Emily E. Dixon, Political Science; 
      Ethel -- Amechie M. Smith, General Business; 
      Jackson -- Cara D. Brown, Elementary Education; 
      Slaughter -- Shelia B. Gremillion, Nursing; Kristi M. Howard, Management; Paul A. Signorino, Management; 
      Wilson -- Hope London, Nursing; 

EVANGELINE PARISH
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Ville Platte -- Nichole R. Deville, Sociology; 

IBERIA PARISH
Bachelor’s Degrees
      New Iberia -- Sharon A. Landry, Communication; 

IBERVILLE PARISH
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Plaquemine -- Heather W. Carraway, Elementary Education; Trisha A Lawhon, Management; Jamie T. McClay, Sociology; Lydie M. Neumann, General Studies; 
      Rosedale -- Crinjana T. Dyson, Accounting; 

JACKSON PARISH
Master’s Degrees
      Jonesboro -- Matthew D. Wohlfarth, History; 

JEFFERSON PARISH
Master’s Degrees
      Bridge City -- Raymond S. Richard, Administration and Supervision; 
      Kenner -- Claudia K. Herrera, Business Administration; 
      Marrero -- Robin Delger, Business Administration; Pamela Johnson Allen, Special Education; Julie K. Paley, Communication Sciences and Disorders; 
      Metairie -- Karen W. Cagle, Special Education; Augusta R. Yrle-Fryou, Business Administration; 
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Avondale -- Kindra C. Clark, Social Work; 
      Gretna -- Eric A. Relle, Marketing; Ashley M. Smith, Elementary Education; 
      Harahan -- David A. Bethancourt, Management; Audie J. Guilbeau, Accounting; Monica E. Montgomery, Management; Anthony M. Ranatza, Communication; 
      Harvey -- Ashely R. Danos, Speech, Language, Hearing; Kelli D. Libersat, Elementary Education; Lenny M. Lopez, Management; Cristina M. Tablada, Management; 
      Jefferson -- Irvington J. Eppling Jr., General Studies; 
      Kenner -- Casey P. Berniard, Biological Sciences; Dara L. Drucker, Marketing; Christy L. Eiermann, Marketing; Amanda G. Flesch, Criminal Justice; Julie M. Friedmann, Management; Daniel P. Haworth, Accounting; Robert E. Hulett, General Business; Christopher C. Krone, Kinesiology; Christopher E. Phillips, Criminal Justice; Reshelle C Ruiz, Biological Sciences; 
      Marrero -- Melody M. Barnes, Kinesiology; Kimberly R. Daigle, Elementary Education; Katherine R. Duvic, Communication; Jeremy J Guillot, Management; Chad M. Hebert, Communication; Denetre M McFarland, Communication; Marlon J. Mendoza, Accounting; Brian A Rivero, Biological Sciences; Sal A. Scanio, Management; 
      Metairie -- Robert W. Barrere IV, English; Michelle R. Dalmado, Family and Consumer Sciences; Donis E. Foil, Sociology; Nicole M. Foshee, Communication; Tracey L. Foster, Kinesiology; Laurie L. Gonzales, General Studies; Rebecca L. Gubert, Criminal Justice; Charles F. Hellbach, Art; Brooke M. Kohnken, English; Ashlee M. Laiche, Marketing; Elizabeth L. Mahner, Management; Summer A. Marshall, Biological Sciences; Danelle L.Morel, Kinesiology; Michelle I. Santangelo, Accounting; Jeanie M. Vicknair, Nursing; Bonnie E. Williams, Mathematics; 
      River Ridge -- Michael J. Simonson, Management; 
      Terrytown -- Laini A. Vogel, Marketing; 
      Westwego -- Wendy L. Laborde, Mathematics Education; Angela E. Schott, Management; 

LAFAYETTE PARISH
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Lafayette -- Mary E. Donovan, Social Work; 

LAFOURCHE PARISH
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Thibodaux -- John R. Hill, Social Studies Education; Elizabeth B. Talbot, Accounting; 

LIVINGSTON PARISH
Master’s Degrees
      Albany -- Elmer H. Stewart Jr., Curriculum and Instruction; 
      Denham Springs -- Ty A. Harris, Business Administration; Clay J. Heintze, Business Administration; Karla B. Polcyn, Special Education; Paul V. Shelton, Administration and Supervision; 
      French Settlement -- Tonya B. Williams, Administration and Supervision; 
      Livingston -- Connie W. McNabb, Administration and Supervision; Karla K. Simon, Business Administration; Stacey E. Wise, Special Education; 
      Maurepas -- Wendi L. Martin, Business Administration; 
      Walker -- Anna B. Broussard, Administration and Supervision; Chad C. Broussard, Administration and Supervision; 
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Albany -- John C. Cowart, General Studies; Jayme T. Daigle, General Studies; Darcy W. DeBlieux, Accounting; Joshua C. Langlois, Accounting; Tammy H. Mack, Sped , Mild/Mod, Elem Ed; Sandy S. Smith, General Business; Jennifer P. Thompson, General Studies; 
      Denham Springs -- Stephanie G. Baker, Psychology; Amanda C. Bourgeois, Elementary Education; Mindy P. Buratt, Chemistry; Martin V. Campbell, General Studies; Kristi F. Cantu, Industrial Technology; Tiffany A.Case, Finance; Katherine S. Crawford, Elementary Education; Jennifer M. Davidson, Psychology; Wendy M. Dickinson, Biological Sciences; Crissie M. Dodd, Marketing; Monica S. Dugas, Elementary Education; Candace L. Eidson, Spanish; Brooke E. Evans, Elementary Education; 
      Also, Timothy W. Graves, Management; Amanda L. Guidry, Elementary Education; Renell F. Gunter, Science Education-Biology; Chrislyn M. Harris, Family and Consumer Sciences; Kelly M. Hebert, Elementary Education; Tiffany M. Hebert, Elementary Education; Barrett Holley, Marketing; Michelle Y. Kabel, Marketing; Elizabeth A. Kennedy, Nursing; Michael O. Kepper, Management; Joseph F. Labruzzo, General Studies; Angela D. Ott, Communication; Nathan E. Pendergrass, Industrial Technology; Amy E. Potts, Elementary Education; 
      Also, Fabiola E. Reno, Marketing; Yvette J. Rheams, General Business; Tara D. Richard, Nursing; Kimberly A. Salpietra, Sociology; Brandi N. Sandifer, Criminal Justice; Keriann M. Scavona, Elementary Education; Jessica Sheridan, Management; Casey L. Smith, Elementary Education; Dana L. Starns, General Studies; Cynthia B. Stelly, Science Education-Biology; Lisa E. Tucker, Accounting; Byron C. Vasiliauskas, Kinesiology; Toni S. Walker, Sociology; Mariam T. Whiddon, Elementary Education; April J. Whittenburg, Management; 
      French Settlement -- Wendi A. Clouatre, Nursing; 
      Holden -- Deborah R. Clary, Nursing; Kasan L. Fletcher, Social Studies Education; Randall S. Harrison, History; Kellie M. Mitchell, Communication Education; Meranda C. Phinney, English Education; Shellie L. Roberts, Marketing; 
      Livingston -- Jenise N. Aydell, Psychology; Pamela R. Ballinger, General Studies; Christina L. Bennett Boutwell, Nursing; Heather M. Crotwell, Management; Melissa N. Elam, Elementary Education; Leah M. Felder, Management; Eric H. Jones, Accounting; Joey D. Mack, Communication; John V. Ratcliff II, Industrial Technology; Ashley D. Robert, Accounting; Aimee H. Spearman, Elementary Education; Lee A. Wheat, Management; Jeremy T. Wolfe, Industrial Technology; 
      Maurepas -- Phillip M. Berthelot Jr., Marketing; James M. Cowart, Marketing; Heidi B. Roshto, Nursing; Randall D. Taylor, Criminal Justice; 
      Port Vincent -- Stacy L. Dixon, Sociology; 
      Springfield -- Dana S. Fontenot, Elementary Education; Ryan A. Serpas, Kinesiology; Martha E. Sollie, Management; 
      Walker -- Gina M. Angona, General Business; Michel L. Barker, Biological Sciences; John A. Blackwell, Biological Sciences; Ricki L. Bowman, Nursing; Heather M. Gerard, Elementary Education; Ashley D. Guidry, Elementary Education; Michael R. Hay, Political Science; Deborah S. Horn, General Business; Candice R. Kimble, Psychology; Karen L. Lewis-Primeaux, Psychology; 
      Also, Lori M. May, Kinesiology; Amanda C. McLin, Industrial Technology; Leann D. Miller, General Studies; Rhonda S. O'Neill, General Studies; Adam B. Pearson, Communication; Eddie J. Rogers, Nursing; Andrew K. Rowe, Accounting; Crystal R. Rushing, Accounting; Chad E. Simmons, General Studies; Sandra D. Smith, General Business; Andrea N. Williams, General Business; Rita C. Wilson, Industrial Technology; 
      Watson -- Courtney P. Anderson, Elementary Education; Miranda R. Waddell, Nursing; 
Associate Degrees
      Denham Springs -- Matthew L. Dehner, Industrial Technology; Paula N. Sullivan, General Studies; 
      Holden -- Dawn L. Nelson, Office Administration; Wallace A. North, Industrial Technology; 
      Livingston -- Christopher D. Chase, General Studies; 
      Springfield -- Elizabeth L. Granger, Criminal Justice; Sherri M. Hill, General Studies; 
      Walker -- Atward O. Anderson, General Studies; Holly J. Herpich, General Studies; 

ORLEANS PARISH
Master’s Degrees
      New Orleans -- Veranna L. Phillips, Administration and Supervision; 
Bachelor’s Degrees
      New Orleans -- Marques O. Armant, Management; Michelle R. Blunt, Psychology; Monet E. Dixon, English Education; Felton J. Lee Jr., Management; Tyrone Miller Jr., Management; Kelly M. Murray, Elementary Education; Amber A. Trepagnier, General Studies; Sarai M. Weathersby, General Studies; Trimika M. White, Marketing; 
Associate Degrees
      New Orleans -- Leslye S. Nelson, General Studies; 

OUACHITA PARISH
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Monroe -- Kimberley Fitzpatrick, Sociology; 

PLAQUEMINES PARISH
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Belle Chasse -- Derek L. Bowles, Accounting; 
      Boothville -- Kate M. Armstrong, Biological Sciences; Misty L. Pelas, Communication; 
      Buras -- Jace M. Brooks, Management; Jessica A. Hammond, Biological Sciences; Chad A. Horton, Biological Sciences; Heather N. Perlander-Prima, Accounting; 
      Port Sulphur -- Ann-Marie Ballay, General Studies; Catherine R. Boudreaux, Nursing; Melissa L. Chauvin, Accounting; 

POINTE COUPEE PARISH
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Fordoche -- Alexandre C. Murray, Music Education; 

ST. BERNARD PARISH
Master’s Degrees
      Chalmette -- Alison M. Clements, Special Education; 
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Chalmette -- Brett M. Kirsch, General Studies; 
      Meraux -- Craig A. Newman, Marketing; Brett A. Siebenkittel, Biological Sciences; 
      St. Bernard -- Rodney P. Gemar, Criminal Justice; 
      Violet -- Mindy L. Groce, English Education; Dana C. Herrington, English; 
Associate Degrees
      Chalmette -- Stephanie M. Nagle, General Studies; 

ST. CHARLES PARISH
Master’s Degrees 
      Luling -- Matthew R. Spitz, Administration and Supervision; 
      Norco -- Kari R. Fast, Communication Sciences and Disorders; 
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Ama -- Carla B. Scott, Elementary Education; 
      Des Allemands -- Shannon M. Schaubhut, Criminal Justice; 
      Destrehan -- Thomas J. Picou III, Marketing; Stephen M. Robert, Management; 
      Luling -- Craig M. Gonzales, General Studies; Kenneth G. Johnson, Industrial Technology; Suzanne M. Landry, Management; Kristy R. Reeves, Marketing; 
      Norco -- Ashley E. Louviere, Psychology; Jason P. Madere, Science Education-Biology; Melanie M. Mistretta, Sociology; 
      St. Rose -- Wade C. Spears, Industrial Technology;

ST. HELENA PARISH
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Greensburg -- Denise M. Holland, Family and Consumer Sciences; Suzanne M. Todd, English; 
      Pine Grove -- Jeremy V. Hagan, Industrial Technology; Erin B. Lawrence, Communication; 

ST. JAMES PARISH
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Paulina -- Michelle D. Rose, Nursing; 

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH
Master’s Degrees
      LaPlace -- Carol J. Dawson, Special Education; Hope C. McNeely, Business Administration;  
      Montz -- Jennifer L. Vial, Counselor Education; 
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Garyville -- Brandy N. LaBiche, History; 
      LaPlace -- Keiana L. Alvis, General Studies; Trisha L. Cashio, Finance; Bobby G. Childs Jr., Communication; NaToya M. Cook, Social Work; Christopher M. Ferguson, General Business; Brian T. Hauser, Management; Stacy B. Jones, Kinesiology; Miranda E. Joseph, Psychology; Abby G. Logarbo, Horticulture; Benjamin J. Mercer, Psychology; Christie H. Ocmond, Chemistry; Kimberly L. Odom, Biological Sciences; Ruben Outes, General Business; Eric L. Robertson, Chemistry; Corie L. Smith, General Studies; Alice W. Snyder, General Business;
      Montz -- Jacob Timothy IV, Finance; 
      Reserve -- Jenny L. Aucoin, Communication; 
Associate Degrees
      LaPlace -- Darrin P. Gaubert, Industrial Technology; 
      Reserve -- Gingar T. Currier, General Studies; 

ST. MARY PARISH
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Franklin -- Laquanda S. Robertson, Sociology; 
      Morgan City -- Kelley L. Coco, Nursing; 

ST. TAMMANY PARISH
Master’s Degrees
      Covington -- Deborah L. Bradbury, Curriculum and Instruction; Jenee L. Donaldson, Curriculum and Instruction; Erin L. Garetto, Special Education; Don R. Pleune, Counselor Education; Shannan R. Reis, Curriculum and Instruction; Monica K. Roark, Administration and Supervision; 
      Lacombe -- Michelle L. Echols, Counselor Education; Catherine C. Pugh, Curriculum and Instruction; 
      Mandeville -- Patricia M. Benit, Curriculum and Instruction; Elliott G. Courtright, English; Louis L. Dupaquier, Counselor Education; Kelly A. Sharp, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Melissa H. Soileau, Special Education; Christina T. Stipe, Curriculum and Instruction; Sharon H. Watson, Curriculum and  Instruction; 
      Pearl River -- Kathryn J. Moore, Business Administration; 
      Slidell -- Barbara A. Agar, Health and Kinesiology; Rachael B. Blanchard, Curriculum and Instruction; Brad G. Borland, Health and  Kinesiology; E. C. Capps, History; Carrie P. Howard, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Kerri M. Schneider, Curriculum and Instruction; Glen A. Walden, Administration and Supervision; 
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Abita Springs -- Jolie W. Bunol, Finance; Lana A. Martin, Management; Ann J. Walthall, Marketing; Jessy C. Williamson, General  Studies; 
      Bush -- Melissa A. Anglin, Elementary Education; Kevin M. Bono, Criminal Justice; Jennifer C. Brisolara, Accounting; Erica D. Palmer, Spanish; Luke J. Prendergast, Management; Patricia D. Worrall, Accounting; 
      Covington -- Christopher J. Alonzo, Sociology; Jeremy D. Autin, Management; Julie B. Autin, Management; William P. Badon, Art; Benjamin A. Broussard, Industrial Technology; Emily L. Caserta, Elementary Education; Nina M. DeLuca, Political Science; Melanie H. Dunn, Elementary Education; Kelli A. Feldner, Kinesiology; Lance A. Feldner, Marketing; Tiffany H. Fersch, Communication; Shalanda A. Guttuso, Accounting; Jason D. Hand, Management; Kevin J. Heck, General Studies; 
      Also, Katie B. Kane, Management; Christine D. Kerner, Elementary Education; Allison K. Legros, Communication; Zoe F. Lipman, Nursing; Kristy L. Menendez, Elementary Education; Candace C. Metz, Marketing; Kevin S. Middleton, General Business; Jennifer D. Mitchell, General Business; Thomas J. Owens Jr., Art; Rachael C. Owens, Elementary Education; Shelly A. Pellegrin, Elementary Education; Amy W. Plaisance, General Studies; Dawn M. Plaisance, Accounting; 
      Also, Cynthia A. Pulling, Art; Anthony M. Ranatza, Communication; Doris G. Reeves, Elementary Education; Christine M. Regusa, General Business; Cheryl S. Salomone, General Studies; Amanda B. Smith, Social Studies Education; Donika R. Vaughn, English; Rachael S. White, Elementary Education;
      Folsom -- Cady E. Ball, Finance; Courtney V. Cambre, Kinesiology; Joyce R. Garrett, History; Daniel R. Gottschalck, Criminal Justice; Sonja M. Johnson, General Studies; Tracy L. Loyd, General Studies; Wendy E. McCrimon,  Nursing; Rebekah P. Newman O'Neill, Marketing; Carolyn R. Tomisato, Elementary Education; Jeremy A. Yeager, Political Science; 
      Lacombe -- Carrie A. Chambers, Kinesiology; Sean M. McElrath, General Studies; Daryl W. Miller Jr., Marketing; Arlendra W. Zenon, Family and Consumer Sciences; 
      Madisonville -- Cherie M. Bowers, Elementary Education; Patrice K. Graham, Management; Emily E. Holly, Elementary Education; Janie L. Kelly, Kinesiology; Jason K. Walker, General Business;
      Mandeville -- Melanie C. Adams, Kinesiology; Jeanne M. Aldana, Communication; Erin L. Ally, Accounting; Jennifer N. Arceneaux, Elementary Education; Natalie L. Barton, Computer Science; Eric R. Breland, General Business; Nicole C. Butler, General Business; Donna M. Clause, Elementary Education; John B. Coleman, Management; John F. Cullen, Biological Sciences; Jennifer M. Fandal, Marketing; Julie A. Greiner, Family and Consumer Sciences; LaVonda J. Hail, Management; Matthew B. Hicks, Criminal Justice; 
      Also, Gabriel C. Hood, Elementary Education; Thomas R. Laine, Accounting; Denise V. Marquez, Family and Consumer Sciences; Joseph F. Marquez, General Business; Jamie H. McHugh, Elementary Education; Michelle M. Mehrtens, Elementary  Education; Christine E. Munson, Accounting; Scott J. Naquin, Finance; Richard K. Pace, Social Work; Arlo D. Pickering, Management; Nicole E. Scott, Cultural Resources Management; Kristi L. Stratton, Communication; Paula M. Vizzini, Management; Rhonda C. West, Marketing; 
      Pearl River -- Michael L. Chaix, Art; Allison Clark, General Studies; Brian A. Dragon, Management; Elizabeth M. Dragon, Elementary Education; Kelly A. Wolff, Biological Sciences; 
      Slidell -- Jennifer R. Allen, Marketing; Holly S. Arthur, General Studies; Christopher C. Best, Management; Charles A. Blake, Management; Jennifer A. Burtch, Nursing; Debra S. Carpenter, Psychology; Christy C. Crippin, Marketing; Jeffrey M. Dalton, General Studies; Shawn M. Dennis, Elementary Education; Renee V. Donewar, Accounting; Joshua E. Donovan, Management; Lindsey M. Dyess, General Business; Diana E. Enxing, Kinesiology; Margaux S. Flournoy, Speech, Language, Hearing; 
      Also, Felicia L. Foil, Criminal Justice; Guy G. Gallo, Mathematics; Melanie A. Galway, Art; Melissa A. Galway, Psychology; Douglas W. Gillio, Management; John P. Greene, Finance; Patrick G. Greene, Marketing; Trevor D. Hamilton, Criminal Justice; Joshua P. Harrelson, Kinesiology; John W. Hindman II, Computer Science; Amy L. Hindman, Biological Sciences; Ashleye D. Inabnet, Criminal Justice; Tara E. Jobe, Management; Michelle L. Johnson, Elementary Education; Shayla V. Joiner, Elementary Education; Joseph E. Julian, Industrial Technology; 
      Also, Kimberly A. Kraus, Kinesiology; Katherine R. Latour, Elementary Education; Brian K. Macaluso, Kinesiology; Alan M. Mason, Management; Kristal C. Morris, Elementary Education; Matthew R. O'Brien, Political Science; Lynda C. Palao, Management; Herbert J. Rabalais, General Studies; Charlene F. Reynolds, General Studies; Michelle J. Ritchie, Psychology; 
      Also, Amy E. Robertson, Management; Debra A. Ruiz, Sped , Mild/Mod, Elem Ed; Danielle E. Stauss, Management; Kristen C. Stinson, Accounting; Scot H. Street, General Business; Amanda B. Tadlock, Kinesiology; Mattie E. Thomas, Biological Sciences; Beau M. Veazey, Kinesiology; John S. Vinson, Marketing; Courtney L. Wilson, General Business; John R. Wright, General Business; 
      Sun -- Denver O. Young, General Studies; 
Associate Degrees
      Abita Springs -- Ashley R. Huffine, General Studies; 
      Bush -- Brandi V. Boudreaux, General Studies; Leslie A. Munch, General Studies;
      Covington -- Peter G. Lewis, General Studies; 
      Madisonville -- Kandace K. Kuhlmann, Industrial Technology; 
      Mandeville -- Karen M. Boyd, General Studies; 
      Slidell -- Carrie L. Null, Criminal Justice; 

TANGIPAHOA PARISH
Master’s Degrees
      Amite -- Elisha-Rose Bayer, Psychology; Lynne M. Coxwell, Business Administration; Mary R. Morgan, Administration and Supervision; Michael F. Stant, Administration and Supervision; 
      Hammond -- Nucharin Artthaprasit, Business Administration; Cally O. Berner, Business Administration; Rebecca A. Bradburn, Administration And Supervision; Deridre B. Caruthers, Curriculum and Instruction; Kelli P. Colona, Special Education; Razvan Constantin, Music; Blair L. Cunningham, Business Administration; Shannon G. Cusimano, Special Education; Lance E. Dawsey, Administration and Supervision; 
      Also, Tamara L. Knott, Health and Kinesiology; Kittikong Kuntanapreeda, Business Administration; Carlos E. Lopez, Business Administration; William R.
McCullough, Counselor Education; Nattapon Mondhatuplin, Business Administration; Snitnuth Niyomsin, Business Administration; Keziah W. Njengere, Curriculum and Instruction; Andre P. Pellerin, Administration and Supervision; Seth M. Peterman, Business Administration; 
      Also, Michael Rodriguez, Business Administration; Evoice S. Sims, Administration and Supervision; Mei Su, Business Administration; Taisuke Takahashi, Business Administration; Sharan K. Taylor, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Michael R. Watkins, Business Administration; 
      Kentwood -- William P. Lambert, Administration and Supervision; 
      Natalbany -- Lorinda J. Elzy, Curriculum and Instruction; 
      Ponchatoula -- Cassandra C. Davitt, Business Administration; Garrick D. Robert, Business Administration; 
      Robert -- Jennifer L. Collins, Communication Sciences and Disorders; 
      Tangipahoa -- Belinda L. Titus, English; 
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Amite -- Virginia R. Brasher, Elementary Education; Toye W. Corkern, Management; Sandy A. Cox, Management; Andrew B. Currier, Management; Joyce W. Diamond, General Studies; Darron T. Frazier, General Studies; Jeremy K. Gueldner, General Studies; Shartan F. Hills, Sociology; Le'Juan F. Jones, General  Studies; Kendra K. Lee, Sociology; 
      Also, Brendan M. Richardson, General Studies; Jana M. Schwartz, Speech, Language, Hearing; Latina S. Seiber, General Studies; Jessica B. Stant, Family and Consumer Sciences; Mary C. Thompson, General Studies; Henrietta M. Vernon, Elementary Education; Karla S. Williams, Nursing; 
      Hammond -- Valentina Afanasii, Finance; Miche J. Bankhead, Communication; Judith E. Baker, Communication; Eric M. Bartlett, Music; George D. Baxter Industrial Technology; Dondra K. Bettencourtt, Elementary Education; 
      Also, Angela P. Bezue, Elementary Education; Spurlock E. Blanc III, Management; Charlene P. Bordelon, Accounting; Mary C. Boudreaux, General Studies; Debra A. Broussard, Computer Science; Michael K. Brown, Management; Suzanne R. Brumfield, Nursing; Kristina M. Bujol, Accounting; Bryan E. Burleson, Management; Keedra S. Butler, General Studies; Jason G. Cage, Kinesiology; Amy J. Carter, General Studies; Emily A. Caruthers, Communication; 
      Also, Jimmie W. Cason, Political Science; Sean R. Casteel, Psychology; Amy N. Chandler, Nursing; Ryan R. Clay, Marketing; Mindy M. Compton, Management; Melissa A. Corkern, General Studies; Emily D. Crawford, Kinesiology; Christopher W. Curtis, History; Cassandra N. Dangerfield, Sociology; Ann M. Daye, Social Work; Juan D. De Obaldia, General Business; Melissa F. Desforges, Sociology; Michele C. DiMattia,  Accounting; Christopher M. Diebold, Marketing; Onawa R. Dufresne, French; Ruth R. Dukes, Communication; Donald H. Dupuis II, Music; 
      Also, Dennis M. Durbin Jr., Nursing; Jason R. Fournier,  Computer Science; Natalie C. Fuhrmann, Marketing; Judith L. Gates, Marketing; Holly Gautreaux, General Studies; Timothy J. Gerage, General Studies; Kenyon W. Grimes, Social Studies Education; Alicia M. Gross, General Business; Rudy R. Guthrie, General Studies; John W. Illsley, Industrial Technology; Timothy D. Jackson, History; Margaret P. Johnson, Psychology; Mindy L. Kaiser, Social Work; Robert V. Kelly III, Kinesiology; James B. Kerr, Marketing; Jessica A. Landry, Marketing; Amy L. Lavigne, Kinesiology; 
      Also, Signe M. Macklin, Communication; Nicole N. Martin, Elementary Education; William E. Martin, Finance; Louis W. McLin, General Studies; Brianna C. Miller, Elementary Education; Denise L. Milton, General Studies; Kitzie L. Molero, Psychology; Chad W. Monistere, Management; Nicole Moore-London, Sociology; Sandra M. Moran, Elementary Education; Jennifer M. Naquin, Kinesiology; Richard G. Neal, Computer Science; Jeffry D. Nickens, Management; Kellie R. Nickens, Accounting; John D. Notariano, Chemistry; Sanela Osmanovic, Communication; Cem I. Ozenci, Computer Science; 
      Also, Nicole L. Pfister, Political Science; Patty A. Ponder, General Studies; Kimberly N. Rachal, Communication; Anthony M. Ranatza, Communication; Ledell Rayford Jr., General Business; Julie L. Rose, General Business; Rebecca H. Rosenthal, Social Work; Kajuana T. Ruffin, Biological Sciences; John M. Seals, General Studies; Shawanda Self, General Business; Toni B. Shirey, Nursing; Dixie E. Simmons, Kinesiology; Matthew H. Smith, Accounting; Tracee M. Snow, Psychology; 
      Also, Kimberly A. Stevens, Elementary Education; Heather A. Stewart, Speech, Language, Hearing; Christopher D. Talley, Music; Jed A. Tantillo, Finance; Chase L. Temple, Political Science; Amber L. Thomas, Marketing; Rosemary Thomas, General Studies; Lance A. Thompson, Industrial Technology; Katherine V. Todaro, Elementary Education; Carl G. Trosclair III, Criminal Justice; Christopher L. Turner, Management; Stacey L. Turner, General Studies; Angela C. Turpin, Computer Science; 
      Also, Elizabeth E. Vineyard, English Education; Cory J. Wallace, General Business; Justin C. Wallace, Management; Kelly R. Wallace, Nursing; Alyssa E. Wenck, Accounting; Nicole M. Wilburn, General Studies; Chelle Williams, Finance; Shamicha S. Williams, Management; Tynesheia M. Williams, Sociology; Carey A. Worley, Elementary Education; Sandra L. Wright, Nursing; Senad Zlatar, Political Science;  
      Husser -- Sarah C. Joiner, Kinesiology; Heather N. McLain, Psychology;  
      Independence -- Emily T. Baumgartner, Management; Desiree L. Brewer, Marketing; Lacy A. Champagne, Nursing; Rebecca T. Costa, Biological Sciences; Reagan English, Elementary Education; Kathryn M. Good, Communication; Patricia R. Klein, Nursing; Heidi B. Marshall, Criminal Justice; 
      Also, Jason M. Martin, Management; Santa M. Mashon, Accounting; Sylvia  A. McElwee, General Business; Cynthia K. Navarra, Elementary Education; Lynnette K. Powell, Elementary Education; Kristen M. Shelley, Kinesiology; Gwendolyn E. Spears, Criminal Justice; Angela M. Usher, General Studies; Dana J. Winn, Nursing; 
      Kentwood -- Courtney D. Day, Nursing; Floyd B. Fowler, Mathematics Education; Alfred L. Gill, General Business; Eric S. Latham, Psychology; Roslyn O. Lea, Communication Education; Macy L. Wagner, Family and Consumer Sciences; Stormy R. Welch, Accounting; Erika N.Williams, Communication; 
      Loranger -- Diana Faye M. Currier, Elementary Education; Brenda D. Mashon, Elementary Education; Joshua M. Morris, Kinesiology; Steven L. Schiele, Management; Troy D. Stevens, Social Studies Education;  
      Natalbany -- Dana L. Knighten, Social Work; Cathlyn R. Scardina, Speech, Language, Hearing; Jamie R. Vicaro, Marketing; 
      Ponchatoula -- Anthony Bonilla, Chemistry; Amanda R. Coleman, General Studies; Carla J. Corneille, Art; Karla R. Cosgrove, Family and Consumer Sciences; Melissa I. Dean, General Studies; Stephanie C. DiPalma, General Studies; Bradley B. Dieutto, History; Maurella R. Effler, Psychology; Julie E. Fletcher, Family and Consumer Sciences; Carol B. Fornea, Elementary Education; 
      Also, Michael A. Gureasko, Art; Dawn M. Hayden, Accounting; Ryan B. Howes, General Business; Vanessa R. Latino, Accounting; Hilda C. Llewellyn, French; Jonathan J. Magee, Communication; Jennifer D. McCarron, Management; Kristy L. Melancon, Kinesiology; Korinne A. Murphy, Computer Science; Judy L. Neihaus, Management; Pamela D. Newman, Accounting; Alanna K. O'Connor, Marketing; Kelly H. O'Connor, General Studies; Rebekah D. Paine, Elementary Education; 
      Also, Ronald M. Perret, Chemistry; Amy E. Pinion, Marketing; Ryan J. Rabalais, General Business; Scarlett D. Ratcliff, Elementary Education; Dywan E. Richardson, Management; Margaret E. Riley, Communication; Quinn T. Robertson, Criminal Justice; Kristy H. Rocquin, Elementary Education; Adrianne R. Roques, Biological Sciences; Rebecca D. Taylor, Psychology; Tiffany N. Thompson, Sociology; Chad H. Trosclair, Industrial Technology; Bridgette K. Watson, Elementary Education; Jeana L. Watts, Criminal Justice;  
      Roseland -- Mattie B. Daniels, General Studies; Kimberly H. Spitale, English Education; Heather N. Weaver, Management; 
      Tickfaw -- Paul A. Catalanotto III, Communication; Charlotte M. Duncan, Social Work; Douglas O. Jones, Industrial Technology; Brandy R. Lamonte, Social Work; Linda F. Smith, Psychology; Angela L. Tallo, English; Barbara R. Turnage, Industrial Technology; 
Associate Degrees
      Hammond -- Rebecca C. Bartles, General Studies; Kevin S. Correjolles, Industrial Technology; Mildred Franklin-Hughes, General Studies; Mary Lou Imbraguglio, General Studies; Karen P. Jackson, General Studies; 
      Also, Daniel J. Mercante, Industrial Technology; Hope A. Muse, General Studies; Kelly J. Perrin, General Studies; James W. Ponder, General Studies; Craig B. diBenedetto, General Studies; 
      Independence -- Kathleen P. Gersch, General Studies; Lakeisha K. Smith, Office Administration; 
      Loranger -- Sidra L. Carrier, General Studies; Julie C. Wilkinson, General Studies; 
      Ponchatoula -- Kathryn A. Cavalier, General Studies; Jessica L. LeSaicherre, General Studies; 
      Tickfaw -- Felicia E. Herbert, General Studies; William P. Hulbert IV, General Studies; 

WASHINGTON PARISH
Master’s Degrees
      Bogalusa -- Susan M. Amacker, Curriculum and Instruction; Shelley K. Gill, Curriculum and Instruction; Robbi M. Hammett, Curriculum and Instruction; April K. Nobles, Administration and Supervision; Reginald D. Span, History; 
      Franklinton -- Jennifer L. McElveen, Curriculum and Instruction; Tracey R. Sanders, Special Education; Ivy Tranvishut, Business Administration; 
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Angie -- Jessica B. LeMaire, Social Work; Amanda Mitchell, General Business; Keatha V. Moses, Social Work; 
      Bogalusa -- Candace N. Creel, Nursing; Derek G. Davis, Nursing; Chy A.Garner, Biological Sciences; Michael W. Holliday, Criminal Justice; Amber D. Knight, Management; Janette M. Meyers, English; Robyn L. Parker, Elementary Education; Suan L. Payne, Management;
      Franklinton -- Dennye W. Berry, Elementary Education; Stina M. Bickham, English; Matthew A. Fersch, General Studies; LaQuita S. Johnson, General Studies; Temicka D. Johnson, General Studies; Kelli A. Knight, Marketing; Krissy A. Knight, Management; 
      Also, Abby E. Penny, Elementary Education; Justin M. Thompson, Management; Beth A. Tullos, History; Craig A. Varnado, Cultural Resources Management; Dawn M. Varnado, Social Studies Education; Kelly H. Whittington, Family and Consumer Sciences;  
      Mt. Hermon -- Holly G. Freeman, Criminal Justice; 
Associate Degrees
      Franklinton -- Janice G. McDaniel, General Studies;

WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Addis -- Laura A. Bergeron, Nursing; 
      Port Allen -- Michele N. Mann, Kinesiology; 

WEST FELICIANA PARISH
Bachelor’s Degrees
      Angola -- Amanda C. Schilling, General Business; 
      St. Francisville -- Kelly J. Ballard, Biological Sciences; Jamie L. Burd, General Business; Christopher P. Leger, Computer Science; 

OUT OF STATE
Master’s Degrees
      Phoenix, Ariz. -- Christian M. von Hanffstengel, Business Administration; 
      Glenview, Ill. -- Catherine L. Bechtoldt, Biology; 
      Portland, Ore. -- Carlos A. Trujillo, Business Administration; 

Bachelor’s Degrees
      Osyka, Miss. -- Kristin C. Lea, Nursing; 
      Smithdale, Miss. -- Kellee D. Smith, Sped , Mild/Mod, Elem Ed; 
      Liberty, Miss. -- Tiffany A. Beyl, Biological Sciences; 
      Arlington, Texas  -- Chad J. Shepherd, Biological Sciences; 
      Austin, Texas -- Julie E. Hale, Nursing; 
      Ft. Worth, Texas -- Misty D. Castillo, Marketing; 
      Galveston, Texas -- Christina M. Garsee, Accounting; 
      Houston, Texas -- Natasha N. Coleman, Kinesiology; 
      Killeen, Texas -- Cara B. Arteaga, General Studies; 
      Hardyville, Va. -- Amy M. Ourso, History; 

OUT OF THE COUNTRY
Master’s Degrees
      France-- Voahangy Jayet, Business Administration; Elodie Ranvin, Business Administration; 
      Germany -- Julia Zinser, Business Administration;
      Mumbai, India -- Abhishek Jain, Business Administration; 
 Bachelor’s Degrees
      Berlin, Germany -- Thomas Comba, Finance;
      Takefu Fukui, Japan -- Yasuo Matsumoto, Liberal Arts Studies; 
      Kyung Sang Buk Do, Republic of Korea -- Taewan Kim, Business Administration. 


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