THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University held commencement exercises Dec. 15, graduating 543 students who completed coursework in the summer and fall semesters. Degrees were conferred and presented by Dr. Stephen Hulbert, university president.
Barry Melancon, president and CEO of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a 1978 Nicholls alumnus, presented the address to the graduates. Download: 2007 Fall Commencement Speech by Barry Melancon (PDF)
Three baccalaureate graduates earned degrees with the highest academic honors, summa cum laude. They are Georgia Lee Galloway of Morgan City, an education major; Katie Elizabeth Giroir of Thibodaux, a government major; and LaFon Johnston Ortis of Morgan City, an accounting major.
The graduates are listed by current parish, city and degree with academic honors in baccalaureate curricula included. Summa cum laude indicates the student earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.9 or higher. Magna cum laude graduates, those with 3.700 to 3.899 gpa, and cum laude honorees, those earning between 3.5 and 3.699 gpa, are designated. The graduates are as follows:
ASCENSION
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Geismar
Joshua Derik Picou, Safety Technology;
St. Amant
Amanda Elaine Eliser, Cardiopulmonary Care Science;
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Donaldsonville
Kelly Schexnayder Aucoin, General Studies; Jamie Elizabeth Octave, Management; Lindsey Ann Schexnayder, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services;
Geismar
Joshua Derik Picou, Petroleum Services; Keyla Cherese Stephens, Culinary Arts;
Gonzales
Kimberly Norel Kelson, Sociology; Lasha Denise Patterson, Accounting; Kalli Anne Schexnayder,General Studies;
Prairieville
Brandt Michael Boudreaux, General Studies;
MASTER’S DEGREES
Geismar
Danita Brown-Stewart, Counselor Education;
Prairieville
Melissa Ann Cedotal, Master Of Business Administration;
ASSUMPTION
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Labadieville
Matthew Paul Landry, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Stacy Nicole Washington, Criminal Justice;
Napoleonville
Ryan Paul Bolotte, General Studies; Delores Delonda Johnson Larkins, Criminal Justice; Robert Joseph Politz Jr., Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic;
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Belle Rose
Ashley Monique Leblanc, Dietetics; Alaina Claire Politz, Accounting;
Labadieville
Jo Lynn Agosta, Business Administration – General; Teri Anne Boudreaux, General Studies; Hilliary LaShon Knox, Accounting;
Napoleonville
Jaclyn Giambrone Bailey, Business Administration – General; Barbara Sander Barras, Art; Joshua L. Bergeron, General Studies; Garrett David Clement, Accounting (cum laude); Lindsey Elizabeth Fussell, Nursing; Cara Marie Mabile, Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic; Cheri Lyn Talbot, Accounting; Tonya Torres Talbot, Nursing; Lacey Renee Adams Dominigue, Accounting;
Pierre Part
Jake Joseph Crochet, Nursing; Trish Ann Johnson, Dietetics; Julie Elizabeth Templet, Art;
Plattenville
Danielle Elizabeth Hebert, Nursing;
MASTER’S DEGREES
Belle Rose
Annette McCarthy Richie, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education;
Labadieville
Jamie Lynn Daigle, Master Of Business Administration;
Napoleonville
Rhea Landry Blanchard, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education (cum laude); Jennifer McCarthy Giambrone, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Lori D. Pennison, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration; Tracie Becnel Zimmerman, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education;
Pierre Part
Nicole Marie Mabile, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education;
CAMERON
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Cameron
Jana A. Billiot, Culinary Arts (magna cum laude);
EAST BATON ROUGE
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Greenwell Spring
Jacob Lea Pourciau, Safety Technology;
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Baton Rouge
Jeanné Elizabeth Bass, General Studies (cum laude); Danny Charles, Picou Jr., Criminal Justice Concentration In Government; Kristofer Steven Risinger, Broadcast Journalism Concentration In Mass Communication; Sheree Elizabeth Blanchard, Birth To Five/Early Interventionist Education (cum laude);
MASTER’S DEGREES
Baton Rouge
Jada J. Netters, Psychological Counseling;
EVANGELINE
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Ville Platte
Eric Michael Haydel, Bachelor of Arts; Danielle Marie Savoy, Public Relations Concentration In Mass Communication;
IBERIA
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Jeanerette
Valerie Moncriffe Simon, General Studies;
New Iberia
Pamela Theodile Edwards, Management;
MASTER’S DEGREES
Jeanerette
Donna Lynn Francis, Counselor Education;
New Iberia
David N., Broussard Jr., Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration; Donna Irene Broussard, Counselor Education; Neely Anne Moore, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration; Kimberly M. Notto-Lockley, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration; Tracy Lofton White, Counselor Education;
IBERVILLE
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Plaquemine
Matthew Tyler Morales, Culinary Arts;
White Castle
Leanne Elizabeth Barras, Child Development and Preschool Management;
MASTER’S DEGREES
White Castle
Leslie Blanchard Hebert, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education;
JEFFERSON
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Marrero
Ebony Yawana Chaney, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Rudy Theodore Thibodeaux, Safety Technology and Petroleum Services;
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Grand Isle
Denis Brewster Ricou, Broadcast Journalism Concentration In Mass Communication;
Gretna
Derek Palmer Shavor, Marketing – General; Adrienne Dillon White, Nursing;
Harahan
Robert Wayne, Lee Jr., Management;
Jefferson
Zachary Paul Russell, Marketing – Professional Sales (cum laude);
Kenner
Marjorie Johnston Remes, Nursing (cum laude);
Marrero
Jacquelyn Nicole Duplantis, Nursing; Mary Rose Nguyen, Nursing; Eric Randle Robert, General Studies; Rudy Theodore Thibodeaux, Petroleum Services;
Metairie
Nicholas Vulliet Cozad, History; Michael David Heyl, General Studies; Melissa Jean Montelaro, Art;
MASTER’S DEGREES
Kenner
Derrick Solomon Robinson, Master of Business Administration
LAFAYETTE
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Lafayette
Christopher John Pothier, Culinary Arts;
MASTER’S DEGREES
Youngsville
Heather Pace Dyer, Master Of Marine And Environmental Biology;
LAFOURCHE
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Cut Off
Jessi Lynn Danos, Safety Technology; Tanya Louise Guidry, Safety Technology (magna cum laude); Ross M. Jambon, Safety Technology;
Lockport
Stacy Champagne Chaisson, General Business; Thomas Paul Pierce, Petroleum Services;
Raceland
Benjamin John Bolton, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Hollie Frances Louque, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Leslie Ann Plaisance, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Heather Lynn Mcglocklin, General Studies;
Thibodaux
Scott Allen Albarado, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Myrna Matherne Arabie, General Business; Scot C. Badeaux, Petroleum Services and Safety Technology; Dusty Louise Benoit, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Alison Marie Boudreaux, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Kylie Lynn Daigle, General Studies; Mary Boudreaux Delaune, General Business; April Lynn Loupe, Child Development and Preschool Management; Timothy Wayne Mcgraw, Safety Technology; Cherie Lecompte Naquin, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Ryan David Rivault, Safety Technology; Trenton David Toups, Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic; Ellie Marie Cortez, General Studies; Keri M. Stein, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Deborah Lawson Thomas, General Studies; Chad Michael Tivet, General Business;
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Chackbay
Toni Lynn Guidry, Music;
Cut Off
Allison Jane Birdsall, Culinary Arts; Cyd C. Callais, Culinary Arts; Jeremy Paul Collins, General Studies; Tanya Louise Guidry, Petroleum Services; Mary Beth Oglesby, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services;
Galliano
John L. Grover, Petroleum Services; Derrick James Pitre, Business Administration – General (cum laude);
Gheens
Desiree Marie Barfield, Business Administration – General; Thomas Ladigue Brown, Bachelor of Science; Kristen Michelle Toups, Human Resources Management;
Larose
Brandon James Allemand, General Studies; Casie Lynn Crenshaw, Culinary Arts;
Lockport
Hannah Elizabeth Arceneaux, Music; Katherine Elise Bollinger, Marketing – General; Ashley Ann Eschette, Nursing; Shelley Rogers Sampey, Nursing (cum laude); Rebecca Champagne Gautreaux, Education;
Mathews
Breia Nicole Comardelle, Marketing – Professional Sales; Michael E. Prados, General Studies;
Raceland
Sumbla Anjum, Accounting (magna cum laude); Tara Autin Cheramie, Business Administration – General; Jadi Hartman Duplantis, Birth To Five/Early Interventionist Education; Brooke S. Faucheux, Nursing; Jude Julien Foret, Nursing; Nicholas Andrew Nygaard, English; Rosa Ann Rodrigue, Public Relations Concentration In Mass Communication; Jessica Elizabeth Roland, Nursing; Caroline M. Triche, Business Administration – General; Tabatha A. Dupre Foret, Agricultural Business – Production; Dale Paul Toups Jr., Biology – Environmental Biology;
Thibodaux
Stephanie Howie Abadie, Culinary Nutrition Concentration In Dietetics (cum laude); Kandy Ann Adams, Birth To Five/Early Interventionist Education; Joanné Michelle Batiste, General Studies; Cherie Weaver Bergeron, History; Tara Elizabeth Bergeron, Biology – Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry; Drew Anthony Biondo, Management; Thomas Roschi Birbeck, Finance; Neysa Ann Birmingham, Nursing; Bryan M. Blank, Business Administration – General; Jeremy Rene Borne, Computer Science; Joseph Mark Boudreaux, Management; Scott Michael Boudreaux, Chemistry (Professional); Sheena Ameka Bouie, Health Sciences – Health and Wellness; Elizabeth Danielle Bourgeois, Sociology – Family/Youth Advocacy; Jill Leboeuf Breaux, Biology – Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry; Julie Ann Breaux, Nursing; Kristen T. Clement, Nursing; Shannon Mary Cortez, Business Administration – General; Frances Kathryn Crochet, Chemistry Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry (cum laude); Allison Frances Mullins Curtis, Birth To Five/Early Interventionist Education; Jacob Thomas Daigle, Biology – Marine Biology; Rae Elizabeth Didier, Business Administration – General; Benton J Ford, Health And Physical Education Certification; Crystal Shairre Fonseca, Bachelor of Science; William Henry France, General Studies; Lauren Elizabeth Frederick, History; Andrew Gregory Frost, General Studies; Jeremy Michael Giambrone, Management; Katie Elizabeth Giroir, Government (summa cum laude); Jeffrey Michael Good, Geomatics; David Wade Gravois, Public Relations Concentration In Mass Communication; Sadie Lynn Gravois, General Studies; Kalie Renee Guidry, Art; Leslie M Guidry, Mathematics; Melanie Anne Happel, Birth To Five/Early Interventionist Education; Amour D’Shaun Jenkins, Broadcast Journalism Concentration In Mass Communication; Tricia R Jenkins; Education; Jeanne Linda Johnson, General Studies, Government and History; Kristen Nicole Knight, Birth To Five/Early Interventionist Education; Michelle Audré Knight, History; Jacob Matthew Krieg, Computer Science; Kassi Sue Lajaunie, Business Administration – General; Angel Marie Leblanc, Allied Health – Professional Practice; Benton Michael Leblanc, Finance; Michelle Lynn Lirette Fall Lewis, Education; Chad Andrew Loup, Biology – Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry; Jill Marie Mabry, Nursing; Roxanne Marie Machen, Art Education Certification; Scott Lanier Magee, General Studies; Randy P. Mayeux, Culinary Arts; Leslie O. McCarthy, Allied Health – Professional Practice; Megan Elizabeth Mcgaha, Birth To Five/Early Interventionist Education; Clemisha Dominique Mingo, Accounting; Katina Mari Moore, General Studies; Madeline L. Murphy, Health Sciences – Health + Wellness; Jason Lynn Navarre, General Studies; Nicholas P. Owens, Nursing; Andrea Rosemary Papa, Nursing; Derek Paul Perez, Management; Erik Steven Peterson, Government; Leah Paige Peterson, Health And Physical Education Certification; Emily C. Pizzolatto, Human Resources Management (cum laude); Sadie Marie Chauvin Poirier, Dietetics; Christopher Andrew Pontiff, Finance; Ken Wing Poon, Broadcast Journalism Concentration In Mass Communication; Billie Anne Potter, Marketing – Professional Sales; Kevin Tyler Reynolds, General Studies; Pamela Ann Roberts, General Studies; Roxanne Reneé Rodrigue, General Studies; Ryan Philip Rodrigue, Management; Erica Lynn Roundtree, Business Administration – General (cum laude); Mary Nicole Row, Public Relations Concentration In Mass Communication; Anderia Marie Samuels, Education; Keith Anthony Sauce, Accounting (cum laude); Sharon Dawn Steib, Accounting; Lyndell W. Stove, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services; Derek John Szush, Health And Physical Education Certification; Reginia Lyn Thomas, Education (cum laude); Mark Elliott Toups, Computer Science; Stacey Marie Usey, General Studies; David Paul Vicknair, Business Administration – Pre-Law (cum laude); Melissa Lynn Whitman, Nursing; James William Wilcox, Agricultural Business – Production; Cindy Ann Williams, Sociology – Family/Youth Advocacy; Summer D. Winston, Art; Latisha Marie Woods, Sociology – Family/Youth Advocacy; Sherry Lynn Woods, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services; Christina Mary Zeringue, Social Studies Education – Primary Certification; Danielle Michelle Zeringue, Marketing – Professional Sales; Susan Jean Zimdars, Nursing;
MASTER’S DEGREES
Cut Off
Kristy M. Colombel-Adams, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood; Missy Plaisance Curole, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Angie L. Plaisance, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Jennifer Michelle Schwertz, Master Of Business Administration; Cherie Nicole Chauvin, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Heather Courtney Lasseigne, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education;
Galliano
Erin M Pitre, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Angela Maria Wunstell, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education;
Golden Meadow
Kelly Ann Adams, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration;
Lockport
Hailey Marie Kiger, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Katie Annette Kilgore Barker, Counselor Education;
Raceland
Lisa Leblanc Baudoin, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Theresa Bourgeois Biondo, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Mignon Mulvey Jambon, Psychological Counseling;
Thibodaux
Faith Granier Barker, Master Curriculum And Instruction – Reading Education; Stella Hall Bergeron, Master Curriculum And Instruction – Reading Education; Susan M. Binnings, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Steven Alexis Bostroem, Master Of Business Administration; Jeremy Michael Bourgeois, Master of Science; Tanya Maurer Breaux, Counselor Education; Raven Cyntel Bychurch, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Claudette Loupe Leblanc, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Chrissy Lynn Chaisson, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Carrie Parker Cortez, Administration and Supervision -Higher Ed Administration; Thomas Delassue, Master Of Business Administration; Annette Plaisance Dempster, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Taira Leigh Douglas, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Avie Mire Fontenot, Educational Technology Leadership (cum laude); Jemeila C. Griffin, Counselor Education; Tammy Ledet Guidry, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Lola Ann Houston, Counselor Education; Sara Elizabeth Hudson, Psychological Counseling; Gina S. Johnson, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration; Tessie Douglas Johnson, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Jenny Marie Lagarde Harrelson, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Byron Charles Ledet Jr., Master Of Business Administration; Fran E. Ledet, Master of Education; Julie Ledeun, Master Of Business Administration; Zachary John Miller, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education (cum laude); Rhonda G. Normand, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Sebastien Normand, Master Of Business Administration; Elise Marion Petit, Master Of Business Administration; Evan Luke Raymond, Master Of Business Administration; Tanya Candies Richard, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration (cum laude); William Joseph Royster, Master Of Business Administration; Tiffany Loupe Thibodaux, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Jessica Leigh Thibodeaux, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Ludovic Touzeau, Master Of Business Administration; Rebecca F. Bernard Walker, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Jameeta Michelle Youngblood, Master Of Business Administration;
LIVINGSTON
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Denham Springs
Jeremiah Douglas Williams, Nursing; Kyle W Freeman, Marketing – Professional Sales;
ORLEANS
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
New Orleans
Michael Brandon Bell, Petroleum Services; Victoria Lynn Brauner, Allied Health – Professional Practice (magna cum laude); Eteria Oriane Carter, Sociology – Family/Youth Advocacy; André Kelly, General Studies; Lindsay Kay Kidder, Education; Brandi Princess Ray, General Studies; Russell Blake Richardson Jr., Nursing;
PLAQUEMINES
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Christopher Chad Hess, General Studies;
BACHELOR DEGREES
Belle Chase
Daphine Lashell Barnes, General Studies;
POINT COUPEE
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Livonia
Caleb Boone Williams, Culinary Arts;
New Roads
Patrice Adrianne Boudreaux, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services;
RAPIDS
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Alexandria
Kent Perry Ertan, Safety Technology and Petroleum Services;
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Alexandria
Kent Perry Ertan, Petroleum Services;
ST. CHARLES
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Ama
Leland Anthony Pierre, Human Resources Management;
Des Allemands
Rosa Maria Lee, Government; Brandon Paul Poche, Nursing; Alexandre, Romero IV, General Studies;
Destrehan
Adam Joseph Ayme, Accounting (magna cum laude); Melissa Quijano Vicknair, Elementary Education – 1-8; Lesley Nicole St. Pierre, Nursing;
Luling
Cherie Baudouin Barcia, Elementary Education 4-8 Certification; Haley Champion, Health Care Management; Phillip Hunter Eitmann, Business Administration – General; Kayla Marie Kinler, Birth To Five/Early Interventionist Education; Quinn Patrick Landry, Broadcast Journalism Concentration In Mass Communication; Emily Kaye Foreman, General Studies (cum laude); Sarah Theresa Owens, Management; Patricia Morvant Wilson, Education (magna cum laude); Jamie Lynn Zammit, Elementary Education – PK-3 Certification;
St. Rose
Rusty Trosclair, General Studies;
MASTER’S DEGREES
Boutte
Lisa Foret Perrin, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration (cum laude);
Destrehan
Donna Shows Roussel, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Sara Fugate Dailey, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education;
Luling
Reneé Jessica Weber, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education;
ST. JAMES
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Paulina
Meggie Marie Martin, Cardiopulmonary Care Science;
Vacherie
Terri F Gravois, Legal Assistant Studies; Cassandra Marie Harry, Child Development and Preschool Management;
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Convent
Anthony J. Nobile Jr., General Studies;
Gramercy
Amy Marie Duhon, General Studies;
Paulina
Maria Nicole Hymel, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services;
Vacherie
Shamari R. Bethancourt, Finance; Jennifer Lynn Holmes, English; Pearl Ann Lecompte, General Studies; Derek James Matherne, Finance (cum laude); Nashiya Keishaka Octave, Human Resources Management; Monique Kristine Triche, Bachelor of Science; Joseph Lloyd Uzee, Computer Information Systems;
MASTER’S DEGREES
Gramercy
Lori Anne Louque, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Angel L.Whitlow, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration; Lisa Ann Provenzano, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education;
Hester
Stephanie Roussel Davis, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education;
Paulina
Marlinda Lambert Harrison, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration;
Vacherie
Jamie G. Boudoin, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration; Alison Cupit, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration; Ginger Frances Desormeaux, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration;
ST. JOHN
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Edgard
Lorenzo Joseph Edwards, Management;
Garyville
Abby Margaret Roccaforte, Bachelor of Arts;
Laplace
Chad Michael Ayme, Management;
MASTER’S DEGREES
Laplace
Vanessa Treuting Terry, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration (cum laude);
Reserve
G’Nell Ruth Hall, Psychological Counseling;
ST. LANDRY
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Opelousas
Janine Marie Diehl, Accounting;
ST. MARY
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Franklin
Marcus Etienne Broussard, General Studies;
Morgan City
Lisa Shearrie Ackman, Petroleum Services and Safety Technology; Heaven Marie Dehart, General Studies; Lesley Guidry Dunagin, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Sarah Ellen Duplantis, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Shaina Marie Giroir, General Studies; Christopher L Mason, Criminal Justice;
Patterson
Luke Anthony Billiot, Bachelor of Science; Jenny Renee Thibodaux, Cardiopulmonary Care Science;
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Bayou L’Ourse Amber M. Rollins Cavalier, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services;
Bayou Vista
Tracey Lynn Daugherty, Accounting;
Berwick
Brenda Mary Billiot, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services; Byron Thomas Labowe, Geomatics; Dominic Ribardi III, General Studies; Cole J. Romero, Health Sciences – Health and Wellness (cum laude); Kelly Ann Williamson, Elementary Education 4-8 Certification (cum laude);
Franklin
Monique LaGrange Lancon, Mathematics Education – Primary Certification (cum laude); Melissa A. Lee, General Studies; Michelby L. Whitehead, Bachelor of Arts;
Morgan City
Beatriz E. Buford, General Studies; Paula Michelle Aucoin, Health Care Management (cum laude); Kitty Willis Bishop, Nursing; Jessica Joseph Casso, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services; Joshua Paul Courtney, General Studies; Rebecca Lee Davis, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services (cum laude); Georgia Lee Galloway, Education (summa cum laude); Sara Elizabeth Gierman, Birth To Five/Early Interventionist Education; Jason Matthew Klutts, Culinary Arts; Dat Thanh Nguyen, Criminal Justice Concentration In Government; LaFon Johnston Ortis, Accounting (summa cum laude); Ryan T. Percle, Accounting; Leroy Joseph Richard Jr., Finance; Dominique Diane Turner, Health Sciences – Sports Science; Falon Vidos, Management; Allison J. Williams, Nursing (cum laude); Jeremy Wayne Williams, Bachelor of Science;
Patterson
Bridgette D’Andrea Brown, General Studies; Mary Catherine Peterson, General Studies; Tina Verret Pisani, Accounting;
MASTER’S DEGREES
Baldwin
Mary L. Bowser Whit, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Vontrell J Lofton, Counselor Education;
Franklin
Ester Mae Hawkins, Counselor Education; Diane Marie White-Bowers, Counselor Education;
Morgan City
Alaina L. Black, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Stephanie Braud Gautreaux, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration;
ST. TAMMANY
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Covington
Jared Lee Shaw, Petroleum Services;
Slidell
James Keith Delahoussaye, Business Administration – General;
TANGIPAHOA
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Hammond
Julie Doris Maryland, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services;
TERREBONNE
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Gray
Randee Renee Rousseau, Cardiopulmonary Care Science;
Houma
Aaron Joseph Allemand, Criminal Justice; Troy Micheal Autin, Criminal Justice; Jenny Ann Belanger, Child Development and Preschool Management; Michele Lynn Brien, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Amy Michelle Coleman, Criminal Justice and Legal Assistant Studies; Brandy Lynn Croom, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Aaron Dark, General Studies; Nicole Delco, Criminal Justice; Belinda Anne Ellender, Legal Assistant Studies (cum laude); Christian Julian Falcon, Safety Technology; Dale P. Flynn, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Gareth Michael Henry, Associate of Science; Jeanie Nakol King, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Christopher Roy Landry, Petroleum Services; Lance P. Melancon, Safety Technology and Petroleum Services; Shelly Jean Naquin, General Studies; Derek L. Santiny, General Business; Ashley Elizabeth Seely, General Studies; Gannon Paul Theriot, General Business; Vera E. Smith Toups, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Layla Kay Ward, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Tommy Keith Washington, Petroleum Services;
Schriever
Chris Matthew Boudreaux, Cardiopulmonary Care Science; Michelle Ann Hebert, Child Development and Preschool Management; Shannon Ranell Williams, General Business; Calvin Lee Brown, Safety Technology;
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Bourg
Monica LeBlanc Ellender, Bachelor of Science;
Chauvin
Mary A. Gautreaux, Elementary Education 4-8 Certification; Katie Lynn Price, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services;
Dulac
Tarena Marie Dion, Nursing;
Gray
Nakia La Sean Bonvillain, Government; Jamie J. Chaisson, Art; Kelly Rogers Harrison, Allied Health – Professional Practice; Marie Victoria McChargue, Marketing – General (magna cum laude); Keri Ann Simon, Culinary Arts (cum laude); Travis Jameson Templet, Public Relations Concentration In Mass Communication; Bethany Alicee Rini, Human Resources Management;
Houma
Aaron Joseph Allemand, Government; Vance Travis Barker, Culinary Arts; Mary E. Bollinger, Business Administration – General; Kevan Joseph Boudreaux, Bachelor of Science; Melani Marie Boudreaux, General Studies; Kelly Marie Breaux, Mathematics; Courtney Elise Viteaux Byles, General Studies; Ashlee Esther Champagne, Criminal Justice Concentration In Government; Lacey Pierce Crosby, General Studies (magna cum laude); Aimee Lynn Daigle, Business Administration – General; Leah Rebecca Detiveaux, Birth To Five/Early Interventionist Education; Natalie Reneé Doiron, Finance; Penne Olivier Dornan, Business; Cynthia Clubb Dubois, Education; Belinda Anne Ellender, Government; Monica Leblanc Ellender, Accounting; Erin Elizabeth Eschete, Nursing; Christian Julian Falcon, Petroleum Services; Angela Loren Fanguy, General Studies; Rebecca Diane Fontenot, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services; David Wendell Francis, Government; Barbara Elaine Gannon, Public Relations Concentration In Mass Communication (cum laude); Heather Lynne Gaudet, Health Sciences – Health and Wellness; Mary C. Gonsoulin, Accounting (magna cum laude); Brent James Graham, Nursing; Ashli Brooke Hebert, General Studies; Ashlee Diette Hernandez, Instrumental Music Certification (magna cum laude); Wister G. Hill, Business Administration – Multinational Business (magna cum laude); Kristi Aimee Jarveaux, Accounting; Keyon Kentrell Jeff, Broadcast Journalism Concentration In Mass Communication; Abby Lynn Joffrion Smith, Birth To Five/Early Interventionist Education; Danielle Dupre Kay, Nursing; Paula Rochelle Lagarde, Communicative Disorders; Heather Marie Landry, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services; Gail Marie LeBoeuf, Bachelor of Science; Bruce Paul Lirette, General Studies; Kristie Elizabeth Luke, Elementary Education – PK-3 Certification; Ryne Andrew Malcolm, Management; Ashley Nicole Mckey, Biology – Environmental Biology; Ricky Lee Miller, Biology – Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry (magna cum laude); Bonnie Boquet Naquin, Accounting; Heather Theresa Pickering, Finance; Leigh Ann Pierre, Nursing; Jennifer Denise Pitre, Mathematics; Laurie-Anne K. Price, Sociology; Matthew Joseph Ritter, Business Administration – Multinational Business; Janny Fay Robichaux, General Family and Consumer Science – Education; Jody Pillsbury Sons, General Family and Consumer Science – Education (magna cum laude); Brandon Joseph Thibodeaux, Management; Diaquire Lashon Thomas, Sociology; Danielle Christine Townsend, Dietetics; Jenny Leblanc Trosclair, Allied Health – Professional Practice; Allyce Marie Van Alstine, Nursing; Lena Elizabeth Lyons Brunet, Special Education Mild/Moderate – 1-12; Ryan Mark Detiveaux, General Studies; Stephanie Alyson Dolezal, General Studies; William C. Fabre, English; Amanda S. Fremen, Accounting; Nicholas Joseph Hebert, Marketing – General; Shane Michael Henry, Health Sciences – Sports Science; Sandi Marie Leblanc, Accounting; Ernest Terrell Nixon, General Studies; Jamie Lee Owens, Management; Christian Nicole Samaha, Birth To Five/Early Interventionist Education (magna cum laude); Rose Marie Solar, General Studies; Nikki B. Stevens, General Studies; Leigh C. Torres, Music; Erin Beth Ver Hey, Nursing; Maria A. Stewart Ward, General Studies; Tommy Keith Washington, Petroleum Services;
Schriever
Tracy N. Brupbacher, Business Administration – General; Loni L. Himel, Birth To Five/Early Interventionist Education; Dana G. Pellegrin, Accounting; Amanda Elizabeth Talbot, Art; Calvin Lee Brown, Petroleum Services;
MASTER’S DEGREES
Bourg
Melissa Renee Mabile, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Tammy Gilmore Credeur, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood (cum laude); Beth Suzanne Robichaux Lapeyrouse, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood (cum laude);
Gray
Pauline B. White, Master of Education;
Houma
Sarah Daigle Adams, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Shannon Terrell Bell, Administration And Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration; Heidi D’Amico Cain, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Delicia Romona Calloway, Master of Education; Michele Elizabeth Cenac, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Allison Claire Daigneault, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Brandi Lynn Faucheaux, Psychological Counseling; Joel B. Geiger, Master of Science (cum laude); Sarah Marisa Guidroz, Master Of Business Administration; Kim Portier Guidry, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Valerie Lynette Heumann, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Lisa Margaret Hidalgo, Administration and Supervision -Higher Ed Administration; Jennifer R. Kreller, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Nekki D. Kreller, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Sharri Denise McGuire, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration; Peggy Pontiff Vice, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Tina H. Walker, Psychological Counseling; Melissa Friend White, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration; Robert Casey Adams, Master Of Business Administration; Rebecca Mills Bradford, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Learning Disability (cum laude); Kallie Anne Estes Thibodeaux, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Deanna Lashaune Franklin Joseph, Administration and Supervision -Elementary/Secondary School Administration; Casannah Marie Lenoir, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education;
Montegut
Alison Nicole Gilmore Theriot, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood (cum laude);
Schriever
Michele Lynn Derouen, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education; Phillis G. Williams, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education;
WEBSTER
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Shongaloo
Marcus Paul Markray, General Studies;
WEST FELICIANA
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
St. Francisville
Kayla Ann Sparks, Accounting; Jordan Barrett Talbot, Culinary Arts;
OUT OF STATE
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Columbia
Leigh Rhodes Brown, Petroleum Services;
Missouri City, Texas
Levon Denard Bailey, General Studies;
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Albuquerque, N.M.
Jacqueline Michelle Pacheco, Business Administration – General;
Birmingham, Ala.
Antwan S. Dunn, Government;
Burleson, Texas
Natalie Jean Vaughan, General Studies;
Diamondhead, Miss.
Jessica Ann LeRouge, Culinary Arts;
Fort Worth, Texas
Victoria Lynne Priddy, Accounting;
Fukuoka, Japan
Tomomi Nishida, Broadcast Journalism Concentration In Mass Communication (magna cum laude);
Heraklion, Crete Greece
Michael Elkhanoufi, General Studies;
Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Patrick M. Harris, General Studies;
Keller, Texas
Ashley Kaye Bock, Government;
Memphis, Tenn.
Le’Shonda Teneile Owens, Culinary Arts;
Okolona, Miss.
Kareem Alauquon Moore, General Studies;
Phoenix, Ariz.
Aaron James George, General Studies;
Pleasant Grove
Christopher L. Turner, General Studies;
Salt Lake City, Utah
Chester A. Wood, III, Business Administration -Financial Services Market;
San Antonio, Texas
Andy Rufin Greenbaum, Culinary Arts;
Searcy, Ark.
Dustin Christopher Roddy, Marketing – Professional Sales;
Tiriana, Albania
Rezarta Dibra, Communicative Disorders;
Waco, Texas
Kristen Dawn Fillmore, Health And Physical Education Certification;
MASTER’S DEGREES
Buffalo, N.Y.
Arnold Edward Robinson, Master Of Business Administration;
Paris, France
Adeline Vallet, Master Of Business Administration;
Vicksburg, Miss.
Sean M. Jackson, Master Of Science.