{"id":230,"date":"2008-05-21T10:30:06","date_gmt":"2008-05-21T15:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/2008\/05\/21\/nicholls-awards-more-than-500-degrees\/"},"modified":"2008-05-21T10:30:06","modified_gmt":"2008-05-21T15:30:06","slug":"nicholls-awards-more-than-500-degrees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/2008\/05\/21\/nicholls-awards-more-than-500-degrees\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicholls awards more than 500 degrees"},"content":{"rendered":"

THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University held commencement exercises May 17, awarding 509 degrees to students completing coursework in the spring semester. Degrees were conferred and presented by Dr. Stephen Hulbert, university president.<\/p>\n

\"landrieu.JPG\"Sen. Mary Landrieu, Louisiana’s senior senator, presented the address to the graduates.<\/p>\n

Eleven baccalaureate graduates earned degrees with the highest academic honors, summa cum laude. They are Sherri R. Bailey of Houma, an accounting major; Renee E. Bourgeois of Vacherie, a biology major; Lauren Elise Cenac of Houma, an English major; Jared Anthony Foret of Houma, a history major; Sarah Elizabeth Hotard of Mathews, a biology major; Lauren Jane LeBlanc of Lutcher, a biology major; Anthony Marino III of Deridder, a biology major; Elizabeth Ann Sanders of Gonzales, an English major; Erin A. Toups of Thibodaux, a biology major; Samantha Tran of Houma, an accounting major; and Kristina Lynne Trosclair of Thibodaux, an accounting major. The President’s Medal of Honor for completing undergraduate degree requirements with a perfect grade point average on college-level coursework was awarded to Marino, Tran and Trosclair.<\/p>\n

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 GPA of 3.9 or higher. Magna cum laude graduates, those with a 3.700 to 3.899 GPA, and cum laude honorees, those earning between a 3.5 and 3.699 GPA, are also designated. The graduates are as follows:<\/p>\n

ALLEN<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Mittie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ashley Smith Cole, General Studies (cum laude);<\/p>\n

ASCENSION<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Donaldsonville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Krystalin Marie Ensminger, Marketing – General; Kimberly Marie Medine, Birth to Five\/Early Interventionist Education (cum laude);<\/p>\n

Geismer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arlene S. Heard, Dietetics (cum laude);<\/p>\n

Gonzales<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erin Michelle Babin, Communicative Disorders (cum laude); Alicia D. Carey, Marketing – General; Elizabeth Ann Sanders, English – Creative Writing (summa cum laude);<\/p>\n

Prairieville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alexis J. Braud, Art; Addie Marie Ryman, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services; Amy Lynn Thibodeaux, Marketing – Professional Sales;<\/p>\n

MASTER’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Donaldsonville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jannelle Raymee Bell, Specialist in School Psychology;<\/p>\n

Gonzales<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joseph A. Cretini, Specialist in School Psychology;<\/p>\n

ASSUMPTION<\/p>\n

ASSOCIATE DEGREES<\/p>\n

Napoleonville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kasey Lynn Hebert, Legal Assistant Studies;<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Belle Rose<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morgan Leigh Savoie, Sociology (cum laude);<\/p>\n

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Labadieville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Casey Delatte Achee, Birth to Five\/Early Interventionist Education; Andy Louis Boudreaux, Criminal Justice Concentration in Government; Seth Jude Delise, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry; Kirk Joseph Savoie, Criminal Justice Concentration in Government;<\/p>\n

Napoleonville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tracey Michelle Alleman, General Studies; Mark Joseph Landry, Government; Robert Joseph Politz Jr., Health Sciences – Cardiovascular Technology; Beth Marie Thibodaux, Art;<\/p>\n

Pierre Part<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gina Marie Metrejean, Dietetics;<\/p>\n

MASTER’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Labadieville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Louise O. Robichaux, Community\/Technical College Math;<\/p>\n

BEAUREGARD<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Deridder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anthony Marino III, Biology – Pre-Physical Therapy (summa cum laude);<\/p>\n

EAST BATON ROUGE<\/p>\n

ASSOCIATE DEGREES<\/p>\n

Baton Rouge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kelly Butler, Culinary Arts;<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Baton Rouge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elizabeth Anna Roberts, General Studies; Joseph Lester Saborio, History; Donald Joseph Schmitt, Marketing – Professional Sales; <\/strong>David Spartin Tucker, Business Administration – General;<\/p>\n

MASTER’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Baton Rouge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gabrielle Hill Lenoir, Specialist in School Psychology; Jada J. Netters, Specialist in School Psychology;<\/p>\n

EVANGELINE<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Ville Platte<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eric Michael Haydel, Public Relations Concentration in Mass Communication;<\/p>\n

IBERIA<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

New Iberia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aaron D. Desormeaux, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry; Sara Ann Pickett, Business Administration – General; Ryan Joseph Reed, Petroleum Services;<\/p>\n

MASTER’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Jeanerette<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cynthia Denise Watson-Tarleton, Counselor Education;<\/p>\n

IBERVILLE<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

White<\/strong> Castle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kenneth Philip Washington, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry (cum laude);<\/p>\n

JEFFERSON<\/p>\n

ASSOCIATE DEGREES<\/p>\n

Harahan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Christopher Nielson Retif, Criminal Justice;<\/p>\n

Lafitte<\/strong><\/p>\n

Britany Michelle Victoriano, Child Development and Preschool Management;<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Gretna<\/strong><\/p>\n

Caryl Kathleen Trosclair, Art;<\/p>\n

Harvey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sharmaine T. Hughes, Allied Health – Professional Practice;<\/p>\n

Kenner<\/strong><\/p>\n

Frederick Charles Kober, Chemistry (Professional); Alan James Luwe, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry;<\/p>\n

Marrero<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ebony Yawana Chaney, Allied Health – Professional Practice; Brigette Marie Rodriguez, Nursing; Kristy Theresa Sevin, Allied Health-Specialized Practice (Cytotechnology);<\/p>\n

Metairie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stephanie Marie Bailey, Nursing; Jaime Lynn Reuter, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry (magna cum laude); Christopher Robert Williams, English; Terri Ann Diaz, Allied Health – Professional Practice;<\/p>\n

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<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Terrytown<\/strong><\/p>\n

Britt Monroe Vallot, Allied Health – Athletic Training Science;<\/p>\n

Waggaman<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marie Jordan Ammann, Criminal Justice Concentration in Government (cum laude);<\/p>\n

MASTER’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Marrero<\/strong><\/p>\n

Misty Ohmer Slaton, Administration and Supervision – Elementary\/Secondary School Administration (4.0 GPA);<\/p>\n

LAFAYETTE<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Broussard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kappy Drake Cullum, Geomatics;<\/p>\n

Lafayette<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mary Kate F. Hobbs, Birth to Five\/Early Interventionist Education; Kristin Nicole Smith,General Studies;<\/p>\n

MASTER’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Lafayette<\/strong><\/p>\n

Megan Thibodaux Cutrer, Specialist in School Psychology;<\/p>\n

LAFOURCHE<\/p>\n

ASSOCIATE DEGREES<\/p>\n

Cut Off<\/strong><\/p>\n

Teri Lynn Boudreaux, Legal Assistant Studies; Erica Marie Doucet, Child Development and Preschool Management; Skelly Anthony Hebert Jr., General Studies;<\/p>\n

Larose<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scott Anthony St. Pierre, Petroleum Services and Safety Technology;<\/p>\n

Raceland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Katie Louise Charpentier, General Studies;<\/p>\n

Raceland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Krissy Marie LeCompte, Criminal Justice; Joseph Jude Mayet, General Studies;<\/p>\n

Thibodaux<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tylette Alexis, General Studies; Teri Anne Boudreaux, Elementary Education 4-8 Certification; Miles Joseph Cortez, Criminal Justice; Allison Terese Doran, Criminal Justice; Terrence Tremayne Johnson, Culinary Arts; Denise Jones-Adams, General Studies; Jay Clifford Swart, Safety Technology; Barbara Anne Thibodaux, Nursing; Ren\u00c3\u00a9 Sylvon Vidrine, Petroleum Services and Safety Technology;<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Cut Off<\/strong><\/p>\n

Megan Theresa Archer, Broadcast Journalism Concentration in Mass Communication; Koren Nicole Bowling, Elementary Education – PK-3 Certification; Megan Pauline Callais, Elementary Education – PK-3 Certification; Erin Michele Comeaux, Nursing; Raven Monique Crosby, General Studies; Dustin Lee Gisclair, Health and Physical Education Certification; Ashley Marie Guidry, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services; Guy James Lefort, Biology – Pre-Physical Therapy; Erin Marie Plaisance, Elementary Education – PK-3 Certification (cum laude); Kateri Marie Plaisance, Marketing – Professional Sales;<\/p>\n

Galliano<\/strong><\/p>\n

Danielle Charlene Benoit, Elementary Education – PK-3 Certification; Mindy Marie Guidry, Birth to Five\/Early Interventionist Education;<\/p>\n

Gheens<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fallon Marie Falgout, Nursing;<\/p>\n

Galliano<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amy Marie Morrow, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services;<\/p>\n

Larose<\/strong><\/p>\n

Benoit Emile Lussier, Biology – Environmental Biology; Chaney Dawl Reed, Nursing;<\/p>\n

Lockport<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paul John Barker, Marketing – Professional Sales; Nick David Fambrough, Print Journalism Concentration in Mass Communication; Jeremy Paul Gaubert, Chemistry (cum laude); Amy Lynn Gautreaux, Nursing; Lindsay Boyd Mayet, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry (magna cum laude); Ashley Nicole Morgan, Government; Maggie Anne Bower Punch, Business Education – Primary Certification; Scott Michael Theriot, Mathematics; Nicholas James Toups, Allied Health – Athletic Training Science;<\/p>\n

Lockport<\/strong><\/p>\n

David Paul Dantin, Business Administration – Pre-Law; Heather H. Rook, Marketing – General;<\/p>\n

Mathews<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sarah Elizabeth Hotard, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry (summa cum laude);<\/p>\n

Raceland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jonathan Lance Babin, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry (cum laude); Kali Ann Boudreaux, English Education – Primary Certification (cum laude); Ashley Elizabeth Comeaux, Art; Alison Elizabeth Cortez, Elementary Education, 1-5 Certification; Jennifer Anne Hunter-Babin, General Studies;<\/p>\n

Raceland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Micah J. Ledet, Mathematics; Alicia Marie Vinning, Art Education Certification (cum laude);<\/p>\n

Thibodaux<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jill Elizabeth Adams, Allied Health – Professional Practice; Joshua Paul Adams, Computer Information Systems; Ryan Paul Andras, Computer Information Systems; Blake Matthew Barbera, Biology – Pre-Physical Therapy; Amanda Lynn Barras, General Studies; Brittany Danyel Barrios, Government; Brea Elizabeth Bergeron, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services; Adrian Alexander Bernard, ComputerInformation Systems; Matthew Paul Boswell, Government; Jessica Lynne Boudreaux, General Studies; Erin Elizabeth Bourgeois, Nursing; Danny Paul Callais, Computer Information Systems; Kyle C. Carrier, Print Journalism Concentration in Mass Communication; Jessica Ann Charpentier, Nursing; Joshua J. Chauvin, Health Sciences – Sports Science; Joshua Paul Clement, Health and Physical Education Certification; Josh Joseph Cortez, Business Administration – General; Ashley Delaune, Communicative Disorders; Rebecca Rene\u00c3\u00a9 Didier, Government; Jared Paul Domangue, Computer Information Systems (cum laude); Allison Terese Doran, Sociology – Family\/Youth Advocacy; Ruth I. Dubis, Accounting; Jessica Bridgette Durocher, Art; Davonn Raechon Dutton, Allied Health – Professional Practice; Crystal Shairre Fonseca, Family and Consumer Sciences, Birth-5 Early Interventionalist; Antoine Delma Foret III, Accounting (cum laude); Bonnie King Fortson, Government (cum laude); Jonathan Jacob Fox, Business Administration – General (cum laude); Kristine Renee Fruchey, History; Kirk James Gilfour, Business Administration – Financial Services Marketing; Benjamin Albert Gombossy, Marketing – Professional Sales; Kayla Ann Granier, Business Administration – General; Ren\u00c3\u00a9 James Hebert, Geomatics; Gretchen Grace Himel, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry; Jennifer Nicole Johnson, General Studies; Katie Joy Kingdon, Broadcast Journalism Concentration in Mass Communication; Heather Ann Landry, Business Administration – General; Claire Louise Ledet, Accounting (cum laude); Jenny Lyn Ledet, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry (magna cum laude); Matthew James Ledet, Manufacturing Technology; Leilan Carroll LaFleur, General Studies; Courtney Frances Maggio, Biology – Pre-Physical Therapy; Ryan Christopher McCann, Business Administration – General; Justin S. Michot, Government (magna cum laude); Aaliyah Janel Muhammad, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services (cum laude); Megan Clair Neal, Nursing; Scott Joseph Olivier, Management (cum laude); Scott Joseph Olivier, Computer Information Systems (cum laude); Josh E. Osborne, Management; Adam Michael Papa, Geomatics; Amanda Talbot Percle, Psychology; Tayla Elane Price, Culinary Arts; Rachel Marie Pugh, Health Care Management; Rosemary Rieger Ramaraj, Art; Ryan David Rivault, Management; Shawanda Ralinda Robertson, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry (cum laude); Michael Allen Robichaux, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry (cum laude); Adam Paul Rouse, English; Chantelle Marie Simon, Birth to Five\/Early Interventionist Education; Francezca Toler Smith, Culinary Arts; Lucille Lovoi Sposito, English – Technical\/Professional Writing (cum laude); Terrie Erin Terrell, Nursing; Heidi Marie Toloudis, English – Technical\/Professional Writing (cum laude); Erin A. Toups, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry (summa cum laude); Rebekah Landry Tregre, Business Administration – General (cum laude); Ren\u00c3\u00a9 Sylvon Vidrine, Petroleum Services; Allison N. Waguespack, Art; Elliot John Waguespack, Computer Information Systems; Jessica Williams, General Studies; Nicholas Joseph Acosta, Agricultural Business – Production; Jared Michael Callais, Art (cum laude); Crystal Shairre Fonseca, Birth to Five\/Early Interventionist Education; Kelli F. Gaudin, Communicative Disorders (cum laude); Kelsi Jude Guidry, Health Sciences – Health and Wellness; Thomas Hunter Mitchell, Psychology; Katina Mari Moore, General Studies; Jared Christopher Price, Health Care Management; Amy M. Ray, Accounting; Mandy Marie Reulet, Accounting; Lenore Marie Rink, Public Relations Concentration in Mass Communication; Rita Sue Trahan, Nursing; Kristina Lynne Trosclair, Accounting (summa cum laude); Kristie Elizabeth Waguespack, Communicative Disorders;<\/p>\n

MASTER’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Cut Off<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kris Marie Curole, Counselor Education; Jake Anthony Guidry III, Master of Business Administration;<\/p>\n

Galliano<\/strong><\/p>\n

Connie P. Duet, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education (4.0 GPA);<\/p>\n

Lockport<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kendall Joseph Ledet, Master of Business Administration; Bonnie Olevia Lefort, Counselor Education (4.0 GPA);<\/p>\n

Raceland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travis James Aucoin, Master of Business Administration; Brandi Ann Chauvin, Specialist in School Psychology; Marcel Scott Estay, Master of Marine and Environmental Biology;<\/p>\n

Thibodaux<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sara Borne Barrilleaux, Master of Business Administration; Celeste Davaine Battaglia, Master of Business Administration; Michelle Richard Chiasson, Administration and Supervision – Elementary\/Secondary School Administration; Steve J. Escobar, Master of Business Administration; Celeste Richard Fontz, Administration and Supervision – Elementary\/Secondary School Administration (4.0 GPA); Nicholas Earl Gaspard, Master of Marine and Environmental Biology; Amy Ponvelle Hebert, Administration and Supervision -Higher Education Administration (4.0 GPA); Melissa R. Jackson, Specialist in School Psychology; Meagan M. Louque, Master of Business Administration; Amelia Starr Mason, Administration and Supervision -Higher Education Administration; Kelly Marie Moreau, Counselor Education (4.0 GPA); Allison Gros Passman, Counselor Education; Shaina Airlia Riser, Master of Education – Educational Leadership; Olivia Alpha Smith, Master of Marine and Environmental Biology (4.0 GPA); Raecheal Ann Vizier, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Learning Disability; Angela Marie Collins, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education; Mele Kaulahao Gonzales, Master of Business Administration; Beth Ann Naquin, Master of Business Administration;<\/p>\n

ORLEANS<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

New Orleans<\/strong><\/p>\n

Katie Lynne Davis, Marketing – General; Andre Girod Kelly, General Studies; Rachel Sad\u00c3\u00a9 Dyers, Health Care Management (cum laude); Lauren Ann Thompson, Public Relations Concentration in Mass Communication; Joe Anthony Wallace, General Studies (cum laude);<\/p>\n

OUT OF STATE<\/p>\n

ASSOCIATE DEGREES<\/p>\n

Edmonds<\/strong>, Washington<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dean William Breindel, Petroleum Services;<\/p>\n

Mount Olive<\/strong>, Mississippi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erondus L. Gardner Sr., Safety Technology;<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Biloxi<\/strong>, Mississippi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jared Joseph Landrum, Health and Physical Education Certification;<\/p>\n

Bracebridge<\/strong>, Ontario, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n

Natalie Bree Dianna Robinson, Dietetics;<\/p>\n

Carmel<\/strong>, Indiana<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shane Michael Burke, Biology;<\/p>\n

Cordova<\/strong>, Tennessee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anthony Michael Oliveira, Culinary Arts;<\/p>\n

Dallas<\/strong>, Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sarah Elizabeth Neunzig, Business Administration – Multinational Business;<\/p>\n

Egg Harbor Township<\/strong>, New Jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kelli A. Johnson, General Studies;<\/p>\n

Festus<\/strong>, Missouri<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zachary Paul Bone, General Studies;<\/p>\n

Forest<\/strong>, Ontario, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n

Daniele Kerry Dunlop, Marketing – Professional Sales;<\/p>\n

Garland<\/strong>, Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Terence Michael Whitaker, General Studies;<\/p>\n

Guayaquil<\/strong>, Ecuador<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jose E. Barragan, Computer Information Systems;<\/p>\n

Gulf<\/strong> Breeze, Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n

Megan Amanda Ordoyne, Culinary Arts;<\/p>\n

Guntown<\/strong>, Mississippi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phillip Matthew Blanchard II, (magna cum laude);<\/p>\n

Houston<\/strong>, Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mary Kathrine Halton, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry;<\/p>\n

Katmandu<\/strong>, Nepal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nishav Mainali, Computer Science (magna cum laude);<\/p>\n

Kiev<\/strong>, Ukraine<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Valeriia Igoriv Zasiedatielieva, Business Administration – Multinational Business (magna cum laude);<\/p>\n

Kyoto<\/strong>, Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saori Mine, Biology – Environmental Biology; Takako Takakuwa, Allied Health – Professional Practice (cum laude);<\/p>\n

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Lakeland<\/strong>, Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cynthia Renee Williams, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services;<\/p>\n

Mariana<\/strong>, Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zechariah Morgan Jr., Criminal Justice Concentration in Government (cum laude);<\/p>\n

Nagano, Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mutsumi Nakajima, Dietetics (magna cum laude);<\/p>\n

Niihama, Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shinichiro Ochi, Broadcast Journalism Concentration in Mass Communication (cum laude);<\/p>\n

Petal, Mississippi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brett Reginald Hoeflich, Business Administration – General;<\/p>\n

St. Catherine<\/strong>, Jamaica<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stacy-Ann Simone Smith, Psychology;<\/p>\n

Waverly, Iowa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jacob Allen Sullivan, Marketing – Professional Sales (cum laude);<\/p>\n

Yokohama City<\/strong>, Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Emiri Shimada, Accounting;<\/p>\n

MASTER’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Charentsavan<\/strong>, Armenia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gevorg Khachatryan, Master of Business Administration;<\/p>\n

San Antonio<\/strong>, Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brady Joseph Vavala, Master of Education – Educational Leadership;<\/p>\n

OUACHITA<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Monroe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heather Nicole Knights, General Studies;<\/p>\n

RAPIDES<\/p>\n

MASTER’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Laplace<\/strong><\/p>\n

Miriam Carroll Crumby, Specialist in School Psychology;<\/p>\n

ST. BERNARD<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Violet<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sian Victoria Gaines, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry (cum laude); Spring Amber Gaines, Biology – Marine Biology;<\/p>\n

ST. CHARLES<\/p>\n

ASSOCIATE DEGREES<\/p>\n

Hahnville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tiffany Leigh Brady, Legal Assistant Studies;<\/p>\n

New Orleans<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ashley Brooke Lemoine, Legal Assistant Studies;<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Ama<\/strong><\/p>\n

Courtney Nicole Simmons, Nursing;<\/p>\n

Des Allemands<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ashley Marie Chiasson, Nursing; Lawrence Adam Luquette, Business Administration – General; Jenny Merie Matherne, Public Relations Concentration in Mass Communication;<\/p>\n

Destrehan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brittany M. Dufresne, Communicative Disorders (magna cum laude); Matthew Charles Rodrigue, Allied Health – Athletic Training Science;<\/p>\n

Hahnville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica M. Bowie, Elementary Education, 1-5 Certification; Donna M. Tregre, Accounting;<\/p>\n

Luling<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nathan Michael Faucheux, Health and Physical Education Certification; Raymond Joseph Labat III, Nursing; Tracy Marie Rose, Nursing;<\/p>\n

MASTER’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Destrehan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kristy Gayle Parker Mascarella, Administration and Supervision – Elementary\/Secondary School Administration;<\/p>\n

ST. JAMES<\/p>\n

ASSOCIATE DEGREES<\/p>\n

Vacherie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Terris Adam Batiste, Child Development and Preschool Management;<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Gramercy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jill Amanda Martin, Culinary Arts; LaRitta Raynell Scott, Communicative Disorders;<\/p>\n

Lutcher<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lauren Jane LeBlanc, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry (summa cum laude);<\/p>\n

Lutcher<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sara Ann Boudreaux, Psychology;<\/p>\n

St. James<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ciara Leigh Gardner, Sociology;<\/p>\n

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Vacherie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brandi Nicole Becnel, Marketing – Professional Sales (magna cum laude); Jessi Landeche Becnel, Nursing; Kirby Marie Becnel, Nursing (cum laude); Renee E. Bourgeois, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry (summa cum laude); Brookes C. Brazan, Dietetics; Tasha Ann Brazan, Birth to Five\/Early Interventionist Education; Katie Tregre Breaud, Nursing (cum laude); Henri Paul Dufresne, Government; Caroline Mary Hymel, Communicative Disorders (cum laude); Meagan Elizabeth Schexnayder, Business Education – Primary Certification; Elisabeth Ann Scioneaux, Agricultural Business – Production; Todd Gerard Vachetta, Human Resources Management; D’Lane Lois Edward, Nursing;<\/p>\n

ST. JOHN<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Laplace<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heather Nichole Gamble, Allied Health – Professional Practice; Chyna Giselle Johnson, Accounting;<\/p>\n

Reserve<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tiffany Marie Pousson, Elementary Education – PK-3 Certification;<\/p>\n

ST. LANDRY<\/p>\n

ASSOCIATE DEGREES<\/p>\n

Eunice<\/strong><\/p>\n

Richard T. Gothreaux, Petroleum Services;<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Eunice<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drake John Leonards, Culinary Arts;<\/p>\n

Krotz Springs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kayla Renea Dupre, Psychology;<\/p>\n

MASTER’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Opelousas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Molly Danielle LeBlanc, Master of Education, Educational Leadership;<\/p>\n

ST. MARTIN<\/p>\n

ASSOCIATE DEGREES<\/p>\n

Breaux<\/strong> Bridge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tyrone Joseph Daigle, Safety Technology;<\/p>\n

ST. MARY<\/p>\n

ASSOCIATE DEGREES<\/p>\n

Berwick<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shae Allen Guillot, Safety Technology;<\/p>\n

Franklin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chad James Simoneaux, Safety Technology;<\/p>\n

Morgan City<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rebecca Tullous Bazare, Nursing; Trina Adele Blanchard, Safety Technology; Katherine J. Contreras, Legal Assistant Studies; Johnathan Lee Cox, Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic; Brandy Lyne Duhon, General Studies; Nichole Marie Ebsch, Child Development and Preschool Management; Raymond Robert Pesson III, General Studies;<\/p>\n

Patterson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Loretta D. Elliott, General Studies;<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Baldwin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Samuel Joseph Sanders, History;<\/p>\n

Berwick<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erin Marie Hardaway, Art (cum laude); Vanessa Mahfouz Jackson, Elementary Education, 1-5 Certification; Sedonia Berthelot Lousteau, Elementary Education, 1-5 Certification; Melissa Ann Anslum Martin, Nursing;<\/p>\n

Centerville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Almetra Pierce, General Studies (cum laude);<\/p>\n

Deceased<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travis James LaBouve, English;<\/p>\n

Franklin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Katie LaRive Price, Communicative Disorders (cum laude); Michelby L. Whitehead, Public Relations Concentration in Mass Communication;<\/p>\n

Morgan City<\/strong><\/p>\n

Donnette Smith Boutwell, Nursing; Rebecca Ann Domangue, Elementary Education – PK-3 Certification; Holly Elizabeth Fuselier, Business Administration – General; Colt Joseph Grow, Business Administration – General; Keith Michael Hampton, English – Creative Writing; Tonya Fay Jones, General Studies; Amy Lyn LaFleur, Psychology (magna cum laude); Tiffany Marie Rock, Government; Trinity Daniel Rock, Health Care Management; Geoffrey Robert Stoute, Print Journalism Concentration in Mass Communication; Clyde Verdin Jr., Broadcast Journalism Concentration in Mass Communication; Daniel Jude Verret, Manufacturing Technology (cum laude); Jeremy Wayne Williams, Business Administration – Financial Services Marketing; Brett Frank Adams, Accounting; Damita Lynn Hawkins, General Studies; Mary Beth Siracusa, Dietetics; Travis Edgar Trigg, Criminal Justice Concentration in Government;<\/p>\n

Patterson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ashley Jo Bergeron, Human Resources Management; Leisha N. Brocato, General Studies (magna cum laude); Melinda Holly Guidry Fields, General Studies; Luke Anthony Billiot, Business Administration – General;<\/p>\n

MASTER’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Jeanerette<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wannette Lynell Robertson, Counselor Education;<\/p>\n

ST. TAMMANY<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Baton Rouge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shelly Ann McCullough, Culinary Arts;<\/p>\n

Mandeville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Michael Christopher Abadie, Business Administration – General;<\/p>\n

Slidell<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jonathan Anthony Jones, Culinary Arts; Priscilla Ann Llopis, Dietetics;<\/p>\n

TERREBONNE<\/p>\n

ASSOCIATE DEGREES<\/p>\n

Bourg<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kimberly Marie Bella, Nursing; Lindsey Elizabeth Cook, Criminal Justice;<\/p>\n

Belle Chasse<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jacqueline Cheramie Rogers, General Studies;<\/p>\n

Chauvin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shantel Marie Price, Child Development and Preschool Management;<\/p>\n

Dulac<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tiffany Ann Swinson, Criminal Justice;<\/p>\n

Gray<\/strong><\/p>\n

Melanie A. Waire, Legal Assistant Studies;<\/p>\n

Gray<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amy Duplantis Ward, Nursing;<\/p>\n

Houma<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sheila C. Atkinson, Legal Assistant Studies; Megan Lynn Blanchard, Legal Assistant Studies; Lauren Michelle Bundy, General Business; Tina B. Granger, Legal Assistant Studies; Mark Barry Gray, General Business; Timi-Rai Fabre Guidry, General Studies; Gareth Michael Henry, General Business; Jeremy Albert McInnis, Nursing; Julie Bourque McNulty, General Studies; Adam Joseph Schmitt, Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic; Aaron F. Duplechin, General Studies; Lee A. Green III, Criminal Justice; Jonathan Carl Jefferson, Petroleum Services; Shantelle Marie Matherne, General Studies; Russell Joseph Soudelier Jr., Safety Technology; Meagan Elizabeth Trahan, Criminal Justice;<\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Schriever<\/strong><\/p>\n

Christy Lynn Simon, Legal Assistant Studies;<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Bourg<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicholas Howard Abbott, Manufacturing Technology; Erin Renee Belanger, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry; Erin Michel Deroche, Nursing; Murhea Elizabeth Galjour, Human Resources Management; Kevin Micheal Klingman, Business Administration – General; Kayla Marie\/Jabert Lirette, Nursing; Angie Ann Logan, Dietetics; Curt Anthony Picou, Allied Health Sciences – Cardiovascular; Tanya C. Pitre, Allied Health – Specialized Practice (Cytotechnology); Laura Louise LeBlanc, Nursing;<\/p>\n

Chauvin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lacey Portier Belanger, Elementary Education – PK-3 Certification; Eric Brandon Gautreaux, Computer Information Systems; Amber Jade Johnson, History; Anastasia Cassandra McPherson, General Studies; Nikki Marie Pellegrin, Elementary Education 4-8 Certification (cum laude); Shantel Marie Price, Birth to Five\/Early Interventionist Education;<\/p>\n

Gray<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scott Paul Bellanger, Nursing; Dominique LaShawn Dawson, Business Administration – General; Cindy Lirette DuBois, Elementary Education, 1-5 Certification; Denise Alana Dufrene, Birth to Five\/Early Interventionist Education; Amanda Christina Fontenot, History (cum laude); Randee Renee Rousseau, Advanced Cardiopulmonary Care;<\/p>\n

Houma<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monica Saunders Adams, Nursing (cum laude); Cristina Marie Aguirre, Psychology; Sherri R. Bailey, Accounting (summa cum laude); Curtis Paul Bashkiharatee, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry (cum laude); Mishalea Maria Benoit, Government; Brandi Lynn Bergeron, Government; Nikki Lynn Bienvenu, Finance (cum laude); Richard Joseph Borne, Accounting; Chastity Lee Boudreaux, Nursing; Nicholas Thomas Boudreaux, Accounting; Lindsey R. Bueche, Public Relations Concentration in Mass Communication; Kip M. Butcher, General Studies; April Quiana Calloway, Government; Lauren Elise Cenac, English (summa cum laude); Glaise John Chaisson Jr., Nursing; Erin Elizabeth Chauvin, General Studies; Chantel Billiot Comardelle, General Studies; Elizabeth Marie Crabtree, Psychology; Holly Elizabeth Crochet, History; Bliss Jane Kiff, English – Technical\/Professional Writing (cum laude); Christie Leigh Cummins, General Studies; Chris M. Dehart, English; Stephanie Spence Domangue, Nursing; Stacy Lynn Dufrene, Nursing; Dawn Marie Duplantis, General Studies; Tiffany Ann Duplantis, Birth to Five\/Early Interventionist Education; Brett Michael Duthu, Finance; Katherine Us\u00c3\u00a9 Duthu; Jacob Matthew Eschete, Business Administration – General; Dale P. Flynn, Health Sciences – Advanced Pulmonary Care; Jared Anthony Foret, History (summa cum laude); Catherine Click Freeman, Accounting; Brett Joseph Geiger, Mathematics; Tina B. Granger, Sociology; Lorena Voisin Guidry, Nursing; Nicole Rhodes Guidry, Allied Health-Specialized Practice (cum laude); Ryan Joseph Hebert, Nursing; Mark Alan, II Herman, Computer Science; Naquada Chapelle Jefferson, Sociology; Samantha Ann Johnson, Allied Health – Professional Practice; Lisa Marie Jones,General Studies; Devann Nesheian Keller,Marketing – General; Zachary Gerard Koster,General Studies; Joey Anthony Landry Jr., Accounting; Jessica Dawn LaFont, Psychology (magna cum laude); Fallon Elizabeth Laughlin, Public Relations Concentration in Mass Communication; Lauren Elizabeth LeBoeuf, Elementary Education – PK-3 Certification; Alison Renee Leonard, Nursing; Mark A. Linson, Biology; Elizabeth Voisin Lirette, Accounting Tori Michelle Louviere, English – Technical\/Professional Writing; Monique Elizabeth McKemie, Elementary Education – PK-3 Certification; Nicole Theresa Marmillion, Health Sciences – Sports Science; Derek Paul Martin, Geomatics; Terral John Martin Jr., Geomatics; Denae M. Matthews, Computer Information Systems; Lindsay Catherine McElroy, Elementary Education, 1-5 Certification; Heather Danielle Moore, Elementary Education, 1-5 Certification; Melissa Ann Moran, Accounting; Michael James Parr, Chemistry (Professional); Kevin Michael Pellegrin, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship; Denise Arceneaux Pete, General Family and Consumer Science – Social Services; Tayla Leigh Pinell, Biology – Pre-Veterinary Medicine (magna cum laude); Betsy Lynn Pitre, Birth to Five\/Early Interventionist Education; Shane P. Prejean, Biology – Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry (magna cum laude); Tiffany L. Quick, Psychology (magna cum laude); Bobby James Ratcliff, Accounting; Lakeisha Lashawn Ray, Government; James Alan Ricker II, Broadcast Journalism – Concentration in Mass Communication; Matthew Travis Ridgway, General Studies; Amanda Lirette Rivette, Nursing; Katy Beth Rogers, Elementary Education, 1-5 Certification; Andy Paul Rome, Marketing – General; Christie Lynn Sauce, Birth to Five\/Early Interventionist Education; Adam Joseph Schmitt, Health Sciences, Cardiovascular Technology; Katie Marinda Chapman Smith, Art; Nicole Marie St. Laurent, English (magna cum laude); Robertadine Stevenson, General Studies; Nicole Picou Stewart, Elementary Education, 1-5 Certification (magna cum laude); William Daniel Strickland, Geomatics; Ross Allen Thibodeaux, Manufacturing Technology; Meagan Elizabeth Trahan, General Studies; Samantha Tran, Accounting (summa cum laude); Tuyet Nhu Vo, Mathematics (magna cum laude); Elizabeth Anne Voisin, Accounting; Michael Herbert VonBurgsdorff, Public Relations Concentration in Mass Communication; Jacob A. Watkins, Accounting (magna cum laude); Melanie Bergeron Weeks, Psychology; Joshua John Zeringue, General Studies;<\/p>\n

Montegut<\/strong><\/p>\n

Misty Marie Freeman, Birth to Five\/Early Interventionist Education; Jill Marie LeBoeuf, Nursing; Mary Agnes Picou, Elementary Education – PK-3 Certification;<\/p>\n

Schriever<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erica Nikole Clement, Nursing; Heidi Marie Domangue, Art (cum laude); Philip J. Landry, Mathematics (cum laude); Kathlene Marie Lott, Nursing; Kelsi Rae Marcel, Marketing – Professional Sales; Christina VanMatre Oubre, Birth to Five\/Early Interventionist Education; William Joshua Roper, Business Administration – General (cum laude); Delfia M. Vasquez, Criminal Justice Concentration in Government; Cody M. Walker, Nursing; Martha Latrease Watson, General Studies;<\/p>\n

Theriot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rusten Adam May, Business Administration – Pre-Law; Julie Gauthreaux Scott, Allied Health-Specialized Practice (Cytotechnology);<\/p>\n

MASTER’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Bourg<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ronnie Wayne Duke Jr., Master of Marine and Environmental Biology; Sarina S. Lirette, Master of Business Administration; Crystal Cantrelle Pineno, Counselor Education (4.0 GPA);<\/p>\n

Gibson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicole Kay Hayes, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood;<\/p>\n

Gray<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pauline Brunet White, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Reading Education;<\/p>\n

Houma<\/strong><\/p>\n

James Myles Barr, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education; Shelly Bisland Chauvin, Master Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood; Dawn M. Fleniken, Administration and Supervision – Elementary\/Secondary School Administration; Jameka McKinley, Counselor Education; Diana Korinek Navarre, Counselor Education (4.0 GPA); Maria Pitre Vice, Counselor Education; Nikki Lynn Voisin, Master of Science, Community\/Technical College Mathematics;<\/p>\n

Schriever<\/strong><\/p>\n

Christopher Lloyd Vordick, Master of Business Administration (4.0 GPA);<\/p>\n

Theriot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jessica Lorio Guidry, Psychological Counseling (4.0 GPA);<\/p>\n

VERMILION<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Delcambre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clint Paul Hill, Allied Health – Professional Practice;<\/p>\n

VERNON<\/p>\n

BACHELOR’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Leesville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Martin Silas Driscoll, Health and Physical Education Certification;<\/p>\n

WASHINGTON<\/p>\n

MASTER’S DEGREES<\/p>\n

Angie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ryan Edward Smith, Psychological Counseling.<\/p>\n

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