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FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020 — SPRING 2020 — Commencement Commencement Virtual
FRIDAY, MAY 8 , 2020
— SPRING 2020 —
CommencementCommencementVirtual
Spring 2020Virtual Commencement
of
Northwestern State Universityof Louisiana
Friday, May 8, 2020
The appearance of a name in the commencement program is presumptive evidence of graduation, but it is not regarded as conclusive. It is impossible to have an official commencement program since the program must be printed before candidates’ applications for a degree can be officially verified. Therefore, a name listed in the commencement program and the participation in the commencement ceremony do not guarantee the awarding of a degree. The official Northwestern State University transcript, sealed and signed by the University Registrar, is documented evidence of the student’s permanent academic record and the student’s possession of degree(s) awarded by NSU.
Dear Graduates:
Members of this Spring 2020, graduating class deserve far more than the congratulatory messages that are normally extended to honorees at NSU’s commencement ceremonies.
Because of the unprecedented circumstances in which your studies were completed, you have earned the deep and everlasting respect and admiration of the expansive Northwestern family of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
All of us are grateful to you for the adaptability and perseverance that you demonstrated in meeting these difficult challenges.
By reaching this significant milestone, you are now positioned to become part of the solutions to the major problems facing our state and nation as a result of the pandemic.
You join today more than 75,000 Northwestern alumni who have had a positive impact in every segment of society across Louisiana and the world for more than 136 years. I am confident that you will follow those graduates from the past and join those in the future in making life better for generations to come even in times of chaos and crisis.
Many of you might not have reached this goal without the assistance and encouragement of family and friends and the many Northwestern faculty and staff members who helped guide you on this journey. I join you in expressing appreciation to them for the roles they played in your success.
You are a special graduating class, and I extend my sincere best wishes for your future. Please stay connected to the university and let us know if we may ever assist you in any way.
Sincerely,
Chris MaggioPresident
To the Graduates
From
The President
Holli’ ConwayGuest Speaker
Holli’ Conway is a 2016 Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Northwestern State University, where she was involved in organizations such as the Make Your Own Theatre troupe and the Iota Mu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. She spent her early years after graduation traveling the seas as a Playlist Performer on Carnival Cruise Lines. In 2018, Holli’ won the title of Miss Louisiana and spent the year as an ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Vantage Health Plan, Propane Dealers of Louisiana and the Louisiana Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. She also had the opportunity to travel the state promoting her personal platform, “InspHIGHER”. Holli’ went on to represent Louisiana at Miss America, coming home as a talent preliminary award winner and 2nd Runner-up. Holli’ is now living out her dream in New York City as an Ikette in the Original Broadway Cast Production of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.
HONOR GRADUATESSPRING 2020
Meagan M. Barbay Kayla Rose Bomben Hannah J. Boquet Jordan Alise Bringedahl Caitlyn Barber Cooper Judit Castillo Gargallo Ciara Chanel Gibbs Sidney M. Gilder Harley Glen Godwin Carson Goldsmith Martha Elizabeth Hopewell Allessa Breigh Ingraham-Albert Tevyn Louis William Johnson Nickolas Juneau Gavin Paul Landry Chelsea Macray Laverdiere Kristie Broussard Leger Megan Anne Lohmiller Emeri Hope Manasco Alexis N. Mancuso Michael William Martin
Brooke Suzanne Meade Sabrina Nicole Miller Madeline M. Mitchell Hanna Mary Katherine Pardee Brooke Eileen Petkovich Abigail Alana Poe Jennifer Alexis Prevot Shalondria Nicole Rainey Bailee R. Ramey Colleen E. Reese Holden L. Rivers Dylan Ray Roberts Mikalyn L. Russell Mattie Ann Stewart Madeline Brooke Taylor Elise C. Vincent Alexis Brianne Warren Stephanie Michelle Webre Caleb Torey Wester Char’Tarian Robert Lee Wilson
SUMMA CUM LAUDE(G.P.A. 4.00 – 3.90)
Mia E. Adams Ashley Melanie Allison Summer Nicole Atkins Cambree Elizabeth Bailey Cassie R. Becnel Kinsley Emma Blakeway Jared Andrew Boydstun Justin Dakota Brogdon Alora Danin Bryant Taylor Oneil Burch DeAsia Ambernique Burrell Cristina Pastor Canto Anthony Blake Cantrell Izabela Carabelli Colleen Elizabeth Carline Pittard Bryant Chapman Samantha Mary Clark Travis B. Cook Sydney Kaylynn Cowgill Callie Lynne Crockett Elizabeth Anne Cummins Peyton Lee Davis Sara Dorsey Jade Anne Duthu Ashleigh S. Fedderman Amber P. Ferguson Kelli Arlone Gamble Alison Beatrice Garcia Claudia Elayne Gauthier Anna M. Gautreaux Bella Marlyn Triminio Gutierrez Joseph W. Hays Ashlyn Shyanne Hogan Kaitlyn Hotz Madyson E. Istre Jaliyah Alisa Jasper Zachary D. Leboeuf Scott T. Macqueen Bailie Ellen Marsh Shakelia Simone Maxie
Andrea Elizabeth Mier Emily B. Miller Hannah Denise Miller Amber Renee Minor Madison Elise Morrison Brooklyn Ashley Noe Brynn Marlee Offutt Joseph S. Orchi Joaquin Espliguero Orts Cathleen E. Oviedo Megan Elise Palmer Haley Marie Pickett Cora Danyel Procell Melissa Nicole Raley Joshua Lane Ray Patricia C. Reed Kirstin Danielle Richard Nathan Felix Roth Emily E. Roy Maria Angelica Carmona Ruiz Emily Morgan Salter Kourtney Nicole Seaton Mary Catherine Sibley Amber Babette Simmons Payton T. Stafford Alicia Nicole Stanford Blake Stephenson Savannah E. Stevens James Cameron Taylor Jasmin Kieria Hazel Thibodeaux Abigail S. Upton Eva Deun Venzant Adele K. Vincent Paige DeAnn West Kendall Autry Westfall Stewart B. Wheeler Grace Yvonne White-Rainger Allison L. Williams Collar J. Wilson
MAGNA CUM LAUDE(G.P.A. 3.89 – 3.70)
CUM LAUDE(G.P.A. 3.69 – 3.50)
Julian Camilo Guerrero Acevedo Tyler Allen Anderson Kimani Xierra Batiste Meghan C. Bearb Abigail Wade Beck Alisha Bedgood Maddison Nicole Benge Luis Fernando Osorio Betancourt Tanner A. Brazil Hayden Thomas Brown Brandon Bruce Brumbelow Katherine Bailey Bryant Nohora P. Valencia Camacho Joey Douglas Carroll Victoria L. Carroll Christian Briana Chustz Rebekah Michelle Clark Christian Madison Cobb Donna Rayna Cooper Hunter D. Cooper Claire E. Credeur Naterria Ny’Ree Davis Kalee Elizabeth Dorton Hunter Jay Dubois Emmanuel Dunn Alecia Collette Eddleman Jacob Allan Ellis Shelton Ross Eppler Valeria Perez Espinosa Kennedy Chayse Fontenot Tiarra Nicole Frazier Shelby Elizabeth Gillen Lauren Danielle Gore Ashley Alisa Greer Madison D. Harper Emma Grace Hawthorne Jalen Thomas Haydel Cullen Tate Hopkins Elzbieta Emanuela Iwaniuk Gustov J. Johnson Sidney M. Jones Emilee Michelle Keuten
Jade Leeann Knight Daniel Larin Harley Rae Lisenby Yasmine Y. Maxie Courtney McDaniel Marcela McMillie Isabel Suzanne Melhado Robert Thomas Middleton Daniel Paul Midyett, Jr. Ramon Elias Sarruf Monroy Ashtin Lee Mouton Kaelyn Maria Musgrave Donovan Ray Ohnoutka Sydney Mae Oren Clarissa T. Owens Noah Weldon Parker Carlos Mario Camargo Patron Sadae A. Polk Mallory Paige Powell Desmond J. Prejean Imani D. Ricks Autumn E. Ritter Emma Lea DuBose Rogers Isaiah Christopher Roy Melina Gail Royer Daniela Vanessa Forero Salcedo Hannah L. Scott Lawson C. Scott Logan Patrick Simoneaux William Briggs Simpson Ashley Mae Nicole Smith Denee Lynn Smith Christina M. Snider Hope Spaw Kaitlyn Ann St. Clair Aron Jacob Stephens Jordan Taylor Melissa Grace Taylor Iris Aaliyah Travis Ma’Kayla D. Washington DaleNesha Shanelle Wimley Jodie Lashay Woodson
PHI KAPPA PHIThe national Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi was the first to recognize superior scholarship in all fields of study and to take into membership the highest-ranking students from all branches of learning. Since chapters elect no more than the upper ten percent of a graduating class, membership is a distinction unequaled by any other scholarly group. Faculty and students who are members wear the medallion of the Society. Members from this graduating class are:
Mia E. AdamsMeagan M. BarbaySaundra Gaile BlakeKatherine Denise BollsHannah J. BoquetJordan Alise BringedahlCollette G. BrownSamantha Mary ClarkPeyton Lee DavisLesley Ann DimmittJade Anne DuthuAmber P. FergusonKelli Arlone GambleAlison Beatrice GarciaCiara Chanel GibbsHarley Glen GodwinCarson GoldsmithLauren Danielle GoreJamie Lynn GuillotEmma Grace HawthorneMartha Elizabeth HopewellJessica Marie HortonKaitlyn HotzAllessa Breigh Ingraham-AlbertTevyn Louis William JohnsonNickolas JuneauJacqueline Natae Loche
Waylon Brett MalmayBailie Ellen MarshBrooke Suzanne MeadeHannah Denise MillerSabrina Nicole MillerKaelyn Maria MusgraveMegan Elise PalmerBrooke Eileen PetkovichAbigail Alana PoeRobert A. PraterJennifer Alexis PrevotLindsey Claire PriceColleen E. ReeseHolden L. RiversDylan Ray RobertsEmily E. RoyEmily Morgan SalterBrandon James TrahanLaura Orlean TurnerElise C. VincentHailey Elizabeth WarnerAlexis Brianne WarrenStephanie Michelle WebrePaige DeAnn WestCaleb Torey WesterChar’Tarian Robert Lee WilsonCollar J. Wilson
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
GRADUATE DEGREESSPRING 2020
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICEMAJOR: NURSING PRACTICE
*Dana Renee Guirlando, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice Scholarly Project: Use of a Clinical Reminder System to Increase
Parental Postpartum Depression Screenings in the Pediatric Primary Care Setting
SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION DEGREE
Natashia Horton Ogunyemi, Educational Specialist, Educational Leadership and Instruction
*Denotes 4.0 in Degree Program
MASTER’S DEGREESSPRING 2020
*Alexandra Ashley Adair, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Molli Aguillard, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Patricia Lee Alderman, Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education Grades 1-5
Rachel Elise Alvarez, Master of Science, Psychology, Clinical
*Jana Renee Armour, Master of Arts, Adult Learning and Development
Candace Lynn Baird, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Brittany Cato Bashara, Master of Arts in Teaching, Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-3
Daphne W. Beene, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Saundra Gaile Blake, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Sara Amend Blankenship, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Taylor Curry Bradford, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Chelsea Barron Bray, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*Leslie Chandler Brister, Master of Arts, Student Affairs in Higher Education
*Jonas Carl Brobeck, Master of Science, Health and Human Performance
*Philip Charles Brocato, Master of Arts, Counseling
*Collette G. Brown, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*Denotes 4.0 in Degree Program
Jessica Jade Brown, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education Grades 6-12
William Emery Burrell, Master of Science, Radiologic Sciences
Belinda Burson Capdepon, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Travon Michael Carter, Master of Arts, Student Affairs in Higher Education
*Amanda Dianne Charles, Master of Music, Music Performance Document: Hair Emergency!: A Performance Guide to
the Song Cycle by Richard Pearson Thomas
April Hays Chase, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Sharolyn Chitty, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Ann Marie Clack, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*Tamika Dionne Clarkston, Master of Education, Educational Technology Leadership
*Winifred Lynell Colar, Master of Education, Educational Leadership
Susan Dunn Cole, Master of Education, Educational Leadership
Kimberly K. Colston, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Tera Rachal Cooke, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Shannon Lynn Cooley, Master of Education, Special Education
Nicole Meredith Crook, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Kenndrica Shernette Crum, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*John Wallace Curtis, Jr., Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education Grades 6-12
Amanda Marie Davis, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Mandi Dubreuil Deano, Master of Education, Special Education
Laren Paige DeYoung, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*Lesley Ann Dimmitt, Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 1-5
Anna Lita Dubois, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Lindsay Taylor Duet, Master of Education, Special Education
Angie Kaye Ewalt, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Nicole Earhart Falcon, Master of Education, Educational Leadership
Matthew Gene Firmin, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education Grades 6-12
*Denotes 4.0 in Degree Program
*Jana Marie Georje Fleet, Master of Science, Psychology, Clinical Thesis: The Triers of Fact: The Influence of Mitigating Factors, Explicit
Attitudes, and Legal Standards on Juror Decision Making in Insanity Defense Cases
Amanda Joy Ford, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*Lauren Michelle Fusilier, Master of Education, Educational Leadership
*Melissa Angela Gallagher, Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 1-5
*Virginia Lynn Gandy, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Kaitlin Ciara Garcia, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education Grades 6-12
Donald Glyn Gardner, Jr., Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*Steffen Gawor, Master of Science, Health and Human Performance
Wilshunda LaTwee George, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Justin Timothy Gibson, Master of Science, Psychology, Clinical
*D’Amber RaShawn Gilbert, Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 1-5
Kelsey Leigh Gilbert, Master of Science, Health and Human Performance
Lauren Kees Gilpin, Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education Grades 1-5
Janelle Lavon Grant, Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 1-5
Janella Cardisse Greene, Master of Arts, Counseling
*Dustin John Grillon, Master of Science, Homeland Security
Jennifer Rea Grisham, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*Jamie Lynn Guillot, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Jessica Nicole Hagan, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Shawna Jai Hale, Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 1-5
Montrice S. Hartwell, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Katarina Rae Haymon, Master of Arts, Student Affairs in Higher Education
Torri Sepulvado Head, Master of Arts in Teaching, Middle School Education Grades 4-8
*Nikki LeBlanc Hebert, Master of Education, Educational Leadership
Samantha Hickman, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Wendy Danell Hillman-Faris, Master of Science, Radiologic Sciences
*Denotes 4.0 in Degree Program
*Nicole Mary Hoffman, Master of Science, Homeland Security
*Jessica Marie Horton, Master of Education, Educational Leadership
Leslie Daron Hughes, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*Lesley Ann Hunt, Master of Education, Special Education
Abigail Rebecca Hunter, Master of Science, Psychology, Clinical
Mary Roberson Jans, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*Nicole Castille Johnson, Master of Arts, Counseling
Karyn Amber Jones, Master of Arts, Adult Learning and Development
Lajarious Terrell Jones, Master of Science, Homeland Security
Christopher B. Kees, Sr., Master of Education, Educational Technology Leadership
*Indria Kendrick, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Kaci Lyn Lacour, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*Lauren Oubre Landry, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Brandy LaCole Lane-Gilyard, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Sharmricia O. LaTour, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education Grades 6-12
*Jessica Alise Laun, Master of Arts in Teaching, Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-3
Jacqueline Shafone Lavender, Master of Science, Health and Human Performance
Amy D. Lewing, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Landon Clay Lewis, Master of Arts in Teaching, Middle School Education Grades 4-8
Reghan Hall Littlepage, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Jacqueline Natae Loche, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Taylor Elizabeth Lockhart, Master of Science, Psychology, Clinical
*Emily Kathleen Macnamara, Master of Education, Special Education
*Waylon Brett Malmay, Master of Science, Radiologic Sciences
Lauren A. May, Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 1-5
Michael Allen Mcgehee, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Katherine Hicks McGuire, Master of Education, Educational Technology Leadership
*Denotes 4.0 in Degree Program
Sarah Katherine McMillan, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education Grades 6-12
Brenda Elizabeth Monroe, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education Grades 6-12
Shanteria Shontrece Montgomery, Master of Science, Psychology, Clinical
*Brenna Suzanne Moore, Master of Arts in Teaching, Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-3
Jaclyn L. Moore, Master of Science, Radiologic Sciences
Rheagan Ross Moore, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*Rachel Mary Morris, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Niesha LaQuin Morrison, Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education Grades 1-5
Carrie Jo Moton, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Monica M. Orsot, Master of Arts, Adult Learning and Development
Jennifer Swart Osborne, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Emily Anne Owens, Master of Music, Music Performance Document: The Development of the Violin Bow and
Right-Hand Technique From J.S. Bach to Eugene Ysaye
*Micah Barkley Owens, Master of Arts, English Thesis: Caught in a Woman’s Web: Feminist Function in Screenshot
Humor
Jessica Marie Partida, Master of Arts, Adult Learning and Development
Niraja Bhrugushastri Patel, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Christina Lula Peltier, Master of Arts, Adult Learning and Development
Megan Danielle Pipes, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Kimberly Mayo Pool, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Robert A. Prater, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Lindsey Claire Price, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Rebecca Lynn Raether, Master of Science, Radiologic Sciences
Jessica Demouy Ravare, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Lexie Madison Reed, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Shelia Machell Reliford, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Ashley Smith Richard, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Marco Ross Richard, Master of Science, Homeland Security
*Denotes 4.0 in Degree Program
Yevette Cherie Richey, Master of Arts in Teaching, Middle School Education Grades 4-8
*Amanda Horton Rideaux, Master of Arts in Teaching, Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-3
Jordan Lipner Riza, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education Grades 6-12
*Aaron Russell Rogers, Master of Music, Music Performance Document: For a Look or a Touch by Jake Heggie:
An Intertwining of History, Poetry, and Music
Melanie Bartlett Rosier, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education Grades 6-12
Alec Hayden Rothman, Master of Science, Psychology, Clinical
James Russ, Master of Science, Radiologic Sciences
Velva Basco Schellenger, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Brian G. Serio, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Kimberly L. Shaffette, Master of Education, Educational Leadership
Denee Lynn Shumake, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Sheronica V. Simmons, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Emily M. Sitarz, Master of Science, Health and Human Performance
Rachel Allison Sitter, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Lakyn Paige Smith, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Le’Kayla Daniell Smith, Master of Education, Educational Leadership
*Owen Rochelle Smith, Master of Arts, Adult Learning and Development
Ranassa Renee Smith, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Trisha Wilson Smith, Master of Education, Special Education
Patrick Joseph Steen, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education Grades 6-12
*Marisa Ryburn Stelly, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Kaleigh Marie Stephenson, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*Dawn R. Stevens, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 6-12
Alicia Brooke Stewart, Master of Education, Special Education
Tanya M. St. Julien, Master of Education, Educational Technology Leadership
Kyle Andrew Swanson, Master of Science, Health and Human Performance
Melanie Leonard Taylor, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*Denotes 4.0 in Degree Program
Amber Nicole Thomas, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Candance Lejeune Thomas, Master of Education, Educational Technology Leadership
Ashley N. Tolliver, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Ashley Marie Townsend, Master of Science, Psychology, Clinical Thesis: The Few, The Proud, The Imprisoned: The Effect of Defendant’s
Veteran Status on Jury Decision Making
*Brandon James Trahan, Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 1-5
Lauren Elizabeth Trahan, Master of Education, Educational Leadership
Nikura Tucker, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*Laura Orlean Turner, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
*Ashley Leah Makana Marie Tyau-Miller, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Robin Stockton Underwood, Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education Grades 1-5
*Mary Caroline Vinning, Master of Arts in Teaching, Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-3
*Damian Keith Waddell, Master of Science, Homeland Security
Leslie Brook Walker, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
*Hailey Elizabeth Warner, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Amy Catherine Weatherford, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Lindsey Harlan Welch, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Blake McCullough Williams, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Tierra Lashay Williams, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education Grades 6-12
*Marcia Agent Williamson, Master of Education, Special Education
Brenda Knotts Willis, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Amie Wilson, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
April Nicole Wilson, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Brittany Lynn Winstead, Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Patsy Lynn Wooten, Master of Education, Special Education
Hunter Michael Wright, Master of Science, Health and Human Performance
Ryan Porter Wright, Master of Arts, Student Affairs in Higher Education
Jonathon Patrick Zenk, Master of Science, Health and Human Performance
POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATESSPRING 2020
Karen Nicole Anderson, Post-Master Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner
Frances Lee Bennett, Post-Master Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Across the Lifespan
Angela Price Booker, Post-Master Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Across the Lifespan
Seneka J. Chaney, Post-Master Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Across the Lifespan
Dianna Davis-Sonnier, Post-Master Certificate, Level 1 Educational Leadership - Alternate Pathway
Brittney Lasparkle Gillyard, Post-Master Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Across the Lifespan
Sarah Elizabeth Long, Post-Master Certificate, Level 1 Educational Leadership - Alternate Pathway
Leisa Joan Roan, Post-Master Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATESSPRING 2020
Bridgette W. Bell, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Gifted Education
Christina V. Bertucci, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, School Librarian
Lottie L. Broussard, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Reading Specialist
Terri Elaina Coffin, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, School Librarian
Ashley Donez, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, School Librarian
Ellen R. Floyd, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Adult Education
Kathryn E. Gentry, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Special Education Mild/Moderate for Elementary Education Grades 1-5
Jennifer Guillotte, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Special Education Mild/Moderate for Secondary Education Grades 6-12
Heather M. Hamilton, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, School Librarian
Erica Aline Kraemer, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, School Librarian
Sheri LeBouef, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, School Librarian
Mallory Leggett, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, School Librarian
Stephanie M. Mast, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Special Education Mild/Moderate for Elementary Education Grades 1-5
Kelly McCartney, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, School Librarian
Karen Melerine, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Gifted Education
Laura E. Rentrop, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, School Librarian
Andrea L. Sibille, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, School Librarian
LaKendra Shunta Smith, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Computed Tomography
Renee G. Tijerina, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, School Librarian
Janice D. Triplett, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, School Librarian
LOUISIANA SCHOLARS’ COLLEGEBACHELOR’S DEGREE CANDIDATES
SPRING 2020
*Julian Camilo Guerrero Acevedo, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: The New Great Turn: A Possible Solution to the Venezuelan Crisis
*Mia E. Adams, Bachelor of Science, PsychologyThesis: The Portrayal of Mental Illness in Film: Its Accuracy and Potential Effect on the Stigma of Mental Illness
*Alexis Taylor Balbuena, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: The In Silico Evaluation of Viral Insulin-Like Compounds as Potential Therapies for Diabetes
*Maddison Nicole Benge, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts and Bachelor of Science, Psychology HH
Thesis: Cross-Cultural Examination of Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment
*Claire E. Credeur, Bachelor of Science, PsychologyThesis: The Perception and Financial Availability of Self-Help Treatments Among College Students
*Jade Anne Duthu, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts and Bachelor of Science, Theatre HH
Thesis: Theatre Remains Relevant: Identifying Political Propaganda in Plays
*Alison Beatrice Garcia, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: Through the Eyes of a Festival Queen: The Impact of L.A.F.F. Queens on their Associated Festivals and the Reciprocated Benefits
*Tevyn Louis William Johnson, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: Butting Heads with Safety: Do College Football Players Know the Risks of Play?
*Nickolas Juneau, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: The Continuation of the Revolutionary Tradition in France’s Protest Culture: The Example of May 1968
*Chelsea Macray Laverdiere, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: The Liberation of Gay Protagonists and Relationships in Twentieth-Century Literature
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
*Zachary D. Leboeuf, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: The Protection of Library Services in the Middle East and Rural America
*Bailie Ellen Marsh, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: A Qualitative Analysis of Parental Decisions in the Anti-Vaccination Movement
*Jerry W. Parks III, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: The Impact of Spreading Misinformation: The Novel Coronavirus
*Haley Marie Pickett, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: Correlations between Vaccination Opinions and Informational Source Types
*Colleen E. Reese, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: The Effects of Sexualized and Idealized Social Media Advertisements on Body Satisfaction in Young Women
*Isaiah Christopher Roy, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: Putting Away the Bottle: The Russian Mortality Crisis and its Abatement
*Jamien Santi Sampson, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: Assessing the Knowledge of Northwestern State University Students on Food Pathogens
*Mary Catherine Sibley, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: The Reconciliation of Classicism and Christianity in Renaissance Europe According to Essays by Michel de Montaigne
*Aron Jacob Stephens, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts and Bachelor of Science, Biology HH
Thesis: Endangered or In Danger: The Endangered Species Act and Native Louisiana Species
*Alice L. Wilson, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: A Study of the Systematic Dissolution of Native Tribal Bonds
*Ashley Marie Wisthoff, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal ArtsThesis: Existential Hells: A Look at Existentialist Themes in Confinement Films and Television Shows through the Lens of No Exit
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
BACHELOR’S DEGREE CANDIDATESSPRING 2020
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Shelton James Adams Criminal JusticeZoe Celeste Almaraz* Criminal JusticeVictoria Hope Barnhill Criminal JusticeAbigail Wade Beck* EnglishThea Lanell Berry CommunicationTasha Yvette Marie Blanchard HistoryToby Austin Bruce* Criminal JusticeJoni Renee Burlew* Criminal JusticeKe’Ana D. Byone Criminal JusticeAnthony Blake Cantrell* Criminal JusticeIzabela Carabelli* Criminal JusticeColleen Elizabeth Carline* Criminal JusticeSamantha Mary Clark* CommunicationDonna Rayna Cooper* Criminal JusticeCallie Lynne Crockett* Criminal JusticeBailey E. Dautreuil* Criminal JusticeJordan Kristopher Davis Criminal JusticeNaterria Ny’Ree Davis* Criminal JusticeSara Dorsey* CommunicationDeanna Danielle Drungo Criminal JusticeValentina Perez Espinosa Liberal ArtsAveri Starrea Garner EnglishDenetria Rochelle Green Criminal JusticeAutumn Jayde Hanks* Criminal JusticeJessica N. Harris Criminal JusticeRidge Heisler HistoryAlbert J. Hewitt CommunicationPeyton Christine Howell* Criminal JusticeMadyson E. Istre* EnglishHolly Brianna Jenkins* CommunicationMatthew William Jester Liberal ArtsBrian Anthony Jordan CommunicationHannah Elizabeth Keck Liberal ArtsBrandon Gerard Lacey, Sr. Criminal JusticeJaKayla Jamercal Lee* Criminal JusticeHarley Rae Lisenby* EnglishMelodie Nicole Lovelady Liberal ArtsMeredith Elizabeth McManus EnglishSabrina M. Mckeithen* History
CO
LLEGE OF ARTS
& S C I E N C ES
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
Deja Mechell Moore* Criminal JusticeMadison Elise Morrison* CommunicationChristian I. Owens Criminal JusticeCorley Rae Payne* HistoryKrystina Pitre* HistoryKeator L. Poleman* CommunicationCaleb Taylor Rhodes* CommunicationKirstin Danielle Richard* Criminal JusticeEmma Lea DuBose Rogers* HistoryNaTya Ryania Rogers* Criminal JusticeMikalyn L. Russell* CommunicationEmily Lucy Sherwood HistoryAmber Babette Simmons* EnglishMarissa Skursky Criminal JusticeSavannah E. Stevens* CommunicationLacie Evans Terral Criminal JusticeMary Rosalind Trekell CommunicationRhiannon Venable* EnglishJonathan J. Waguespack Criminal JusticeIlyanna Grace Warlen EnglishMa’Kayla D. Washington* EnglishGrace Yvonne White-Rainger* HistoryCollar J. Wilson* Criminal Justice
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE MAJOR: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Jalena Kelly* Tiffany Lynn Price* Kristin Simone McDuffie
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTSMAJOR: FINE AND GRAPHIC ARTS
Joshua Elijah Davis*Loxlie J. Dodd Ian Kyle EdwardsMadison D. Harper*
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
Jaliyah Alisa Jasper* Kayla Lynn McKern Robert Thomas Middleton* Caitlyn R. Thibodaux* Emma Grace Wallace* Sarah-Elizabeth Wilkes
Chari Dene’ Addison Phyllis Allison Annalise Sheridan Austin Austin Mitchell Averitt* Morgan S. Barbo* Taneia Marie Benn Courtney Rechell Brooks Hayden Thomas Brown* Tiffany Rochelle Brown Bessie J. Cable JoBeth Istre Caswell* Delana Lashay Charles Tyler Colston* Mariah A. Denson* Amanda Austin Fenoli Emily Alexandra Ford Benaiah John-Foreside Franklin Kelly W. Futch Kelsey Moná Gallow Melissa Briane Godwin Natalee Paige Gray* Courtney Denise Green Ashley Alisa Greer* David Michael Hall Courtnee Cheyanne Hamberlin O’Shea I. Jackson De’Ja Shontrell Jenkins David Nathan Johnson Courtney Lynn Jones Brittany M. Kennedy
Latavein Dominique Kennedy Lenni Michael Kunert, Jr.* Clifton E. Lee, Jr. Larancion J. Magee Logan Hunter McClure* Paige Elizabeth Meynard* Coy Dupuy Morgan Tori Alexis Morgan* Chelsea Mae Redd Morton Darian Thacker Ockman* Joseph S. Orchi* Noah Weldon Parker* Kristian Monique Penn Melissa Nicole Raley* Ashley A. Ross Brittany Alyse Sanders Gabrielle M. Savoy Hannah L. Scott* Jocelyn Renee Scott Melissa Elizabeth Scott Cara Alayna Stanfield Joann Stanley Sha’Terica Lanay Thomas* Hannah G. Vercher* Jazymn W. Wade Alyssa Rae Welborn Nicholas Alexander West Rakeen D. Williams Donyelle Ja’Candius Willis Laurence T. Wynder*
BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIESMAJOR: GENERAL STUDIES
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree program IIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
BACHELOR OF MUSICMAJOR: MUSIC
Matthew Ryan Aguilera Rayshaughn Edward Armant* Luis Fernando Osorio Betancourt* Taylor Oneil Burch* Joey Douglas Carroll* Valeria Perez Espinosa* Bella Marlyn Triminio Gutierrez* Kenyon Miguel Johnson II Jade Leeann Knight* Daniel Larin*
Nestor Javier Mercado-Garcia* Michelle M. Moline* Ramon Elias Sarruf Monroy* Angelo Vergara Otero Melissa Marie Pesacreta Nathan Felix Roth* Maria Angelica Carmona Ruiz* Daniela Vanessa Forero Salcedo* Hope Spaw* Ramon Edgardo Barralaga Ventura*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Tyler Allen Anderson* Industrial Engineering TechnologyTyler Edward Anderson Industrial Engineering TechnologyRayshaughn E Armant* TheatreTanner Logan Ash* BiologyAaron Clark Averett BiologyAlexis S. Babers BiologySeth D. Baggett* Industrial Engineering TechnologyCambree Elizabeth Bailey* TheatreKelsy Cheyenne Baker* BiologyNoah Vincent Baudoin HH Applied Microbiology and BiologyBryan Kenneth Beasley BiologyGavin Bergeron* TheatreDeVante Termaine Bethley TheatreElizabeth Autumn Blair* BiologyAnna Claire Boney* BiologyChequira Lo’Real Bonner* Unified Public Safety AdministrationAriyanna C. Bonton* BiologyDemetrius Edwin Boulieu, Jr.* Industrial Engineering TechnologyJordan Alise Bringedahl* HH Applied Microbiology and BiologyDesean E. Britton BiologyJustin Dakota Brogdon* BiologyJared B. Bryce Industrial Engineering TechnologyJoey Douglas Carroll* TheatreTyrianna T. Carter BiologyDarielle S. Channel BiologyRicky Lynn Chatman, Jr. Industrial Engineering TechnologyJoshua Morgan Cheatwood* Unified Public Safety AdministrationChristian Madison Cobb* BiologyJermaine A. Collier Electronics Engineering TechnologyTravis B. Cook* Electronics Engineering TechnologyKelsey M. Coulon* Biology
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
Sandy Anselmi Cross BiologyTakea’ M. Dorsey* BiologyKalee Elizabeth Dorton* Applied MicrobiologyDarrel Jervontia Doyle* Electronics Engineering TechnologyJayce Henlee Sweat Doyle* BiologyEmmanuel Dunn* TheatreWilliam Nelson Faubion Industrial Engineering TechnologyKyleah Michelle Franks BiologyHunter Alexander Gagnon* BiologyRayvin L’Sean Gaudet* BiologyClaudia Elayne Gauthier* TheatreAnna M. Gautreaux* TheatreCassidy LeeAnn Giddens* TheatreSidney M. Gilder* TheatreHarley Glen Godwin* Electronics Engineering TechnologyCarson Goldsmith* BiologyFernando Cabrera Gonzalez Industrial Engineering TechnologyStephanie D. Graham BiologyLaryn Elizabeth Graves* MathematicsJacob P. Guest* BiologyAndrea Nicole Halladay BiologyDaphne Marie Hammett* BiologyDyllan Vantrell Hawkins Industrial Engineering Technology Jalen Thomas Haydel* Electronics Engineering TechnologyJett A. Hayes BiologyClyde Charles Hurst V* BiologyElzbieta Emanuela Iwaniuk* Physical ScienceElijah Jno-Baptiste, Jr.* TheatreMi’Asia Malaya Johnson BiologyAlexis Laine Jones BiologyEddie Charles Jones, Jr. Electronics Engineering TechnologyBethany A. Knotts BiologyCharles Keagan LaFollette* Unified Public Safety AdministrationNicholas Christoph Landry* Electronics Engineering TechnologyMadison P. Lange BiologyAbigail Seline Lauterbach* BiologyJeffery A. Lepage* Unified Public Safety AdministrationAlexis N. Mancuso* TheatreChase M. Manning* BiologyTyler Kendrel Matthews Electronics Engineering TechnologyIsabel Suzanne Melhado* BiologyNestor Javier Mercado-Garcia* Industrial Engineering TechnologyAndrea Elizabeth Mier* BiologyEmily B. Miller* BiologySabrina Nicole Miller* BiologyNicholas L. Moldovsky* Industrial Engineering TechnologyEthan J. Morgan* Electronics Engineering TechnologyDesmond Bermisa Moss Theatre
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree program IIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
Ashtin Lee Mouton* BiologyAngelo Vergara Otero Industrial Engineering TechnologyCathleen E. Oviedo* TheatreDalton Blake Parker* Industrial Engineering TechnologyAbigail Alana Poe* BiologyJoshua Lane Poston* Industrial Engineering TechnologyCora Danyel Procell* BiologyJoshua Lane Ray* BiologyPatricia C. Reed* BiologyDestiny A’tiana Rideau BiologyHolden L. Rivers* Industrial Engineering TechnologyDylan Ray Roberts* BiologyMelina Gail Royer* BiologyDaniela Vanessa Forero Salcedo* Industrial Engineering TechnologyAyana Teairra Scott Applied MicrobiologyLawson C. Scott* BiologyKourtney Nicole Seaton* BiologyOlivia Paige Sessions BiologyVictoria Leigh Simmons* TheatreLogan Patrick Simoneaux* TheatreWilliam Briggs Simpson* BiologyAshley Mae Nicole Smith* BiologyMikah R. Smith* BiologySidney B. Spinks BiologyHaley N. Sylvester* BiologyMelissa Grace Taylor* BiologyBradley Lamar Thomas Industrial Engineering TechnologyRyan D. Tobin Industrial Engineering TechnologyJalacia Toussant Industrial Engineering TechnologyJulia Marie Towry* BiologyChandler J. Vascocu* BiologyEva Deun Venzant* BiologyLantz E. Vercher Electronics Engineering TechnologyElise C. Vincent* BiologyDe’Andra Alysse Washington* BiologyCaleb Torey Wester* BiologyStewart B. Wheeler* Electronics Engineering TechnologyMaleik Joseph White* Electronics Engineering TechnologyNicholas Van Wiggins* Electronics Engineering TechnologyChar’Tarian Robert Lee Wilson* BiologyCherish Elicia Wilson Biology
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
Samantha D. Barr Harper Rose Beavers Brandy Nicole Bentley Raymond Louis Blunt, Jr.Stephanie Stephenson Bordelon Toby N. Boudreaux Justin LeRoy BroussardStaci Nicole Brown Keyanna Burrell Elizabeth Marie Choat Laura Catherine Coffey* Sara Michael D’Aquilla Charles M. Dranguet Danielle Tanee’ Egan James Louis Evans, Jr. Charli Roxann Fontenot*David Galvan*Samantha Lynn Gish Marie Claire Glidden* Rayvon Lamar Gray Macy Lynn Greer JNae D. Hammond* Sharon Deniese Hardy Victoria Elaine Hollins-Frazier Margaret Colleps Huckabee Joshua C. Hughes* Brittany Paige Ingram Christopher A. Jennings, Jr.*
Daphne Colette Johnson Patricia J. Johnson Jeffery J. Jones, Jr. Daniella Jean Lowry Derian Armon Mackey, Sr. Michelle Magee* Latasha s Manuel LeRon D’angelo Massey Marquez Kendraon McDuffyMya Penelope Melancon* Nestor Javier Mercado-Garcia* Amya M. Morris Nicole Abarracoso Naral* Keeleigh St.Claire Newsom Darien Reneé Patterson Savannah Rachele Phipps BreAndria Renaye Robinson Tianna Marie Rock* Maria Angelica Carmona Ruiz* Daniela Vanessa Forero Salcedo* Mackenzie R. Stanley Travis D. Thomas, Jr. Lisa Marie Trisler Tomaya Turner* Pamela Annette Vincent* Amanda Elizabeth Windham Cintoria Claire Young
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
ASSOCIATE DEGREE CANDIDATESSPRING 2020
ASSOCIATE DEGREEMAJOR: VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
Madison P. Lange
ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIESMAJOR: GENERAL STUDIES
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCEMAJOR: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Jeffrey M. Goff Cody R Hamous*
Liam S. Lutz Klein Christian Pearce
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree program IIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR’S DEGREE CANDIDATESSPRING 2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Adedayo Oluseyi Adeniji* Computer Information SystemsCatrice S. Ambrose Business AdministrationRebecca A. Amy* Business AdministrationErika Gabrielle Avery* Computer Information SystemsAmber Rachelle Aymond Business AdministrationMelvin Bates, Jr.* Business AdministrationChelsey Dyann Bertrand AccountingKinsley Emma Blakeway* Hospitality Management and TourismHailey Elise Bolton* Business AdministrationTimothy Scott Borgmeyer* AccountingJared Andrew Boydstun* Computer Information SystemsTanner A. Brazil* Computer Information SystemsZachary Jakob Breaux* Business AdministrationDarius Brock Business AdministrationJustin Elliott Bryant* Business AdministrationJessica Lynne Burrell Business AdministrationChaquera Renee’ Caldwell* AccountingNohora P. Valencia Camacho* HH Accounting and Business AdministrationMichael J. Canal Business AdministrationCristina Pastor Canto* Business AdministrationVictoria L. Carroll* AccountingThomas James Celles* AccountingPittard Bryant Chapman* AccountingSharenthia Franshell Quinese Chew Business AdministrationErika Christine Clark* Computer Information SystemsStephanie Marie Cohen* Business AdministrationTyler R. Conner Business AdministrationLuke A. Conway* Business AdministrationDoreen G. Cook* AccountingCarmeka Renee Cooper AccountingSydney Kaylynn Cowgill* Business AdministrationAustin Daniel Craft* AccountingDaniel P. Crews Business AdministrationElizabeth Anne Cummins* Hospitality Management and TourismSamantha M. Daigle Business AdministrationJosyf A. Das Neves Computer Information Systems
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree program IIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
Peyton Lee Davis* Business AdministrationDeidre Olivia Dent Business AdministrationKenny Do Business AdministrationNorris Joseph Duthu, Jr.* Business AdministrationJacob Allan Ellis* Business AdministrationLydell Patrick Emerson* Computer Information SystemsShelton Ross Eppler* Business AdministrationJacoby James Fontenette AccountingZuleika Fountain Business AdministrationFelicia M. Franklin* AccountingHeather L. Frazier AccountingTiarra Nicole Frazier* Business AdministrationJoshua Paul Galland* AccountingCiara Chanel Gibbs* Business AdministrationChelsea Nicole Girard Hospitality Management and TourismAlexandra Roberts Graham* AccountingKevin J. Guillory, Jr. Business AdministrationBella Marlyn Triminio Gutierrez* Hospitality Management and TourismMallory Ann Halford* Business Administration Adrianne L. Hampton* Business AdministrationShavonne M. Hardy AccountingCori Raenell Hayes Computer Information SystemsJoseph W. Hays* HH Accounting and Business AdministrationAshlyn Shyanne Hogan* Business AdministrationCullen Tate Hopkins* AccountingTaylor Renee Hughes* Hospitality Management and TourismAlaina M. Jackson AccountingLaRon Devonte’ James* Business AdministrationGustov J. Johnson* AccountingHunter R. Johnson* Business AdministrationMikhael D. Kisack Business AdministrationJason Kralovetz* Computer Information SystemsGavin Paul Landry* Business AdministrationCameron D. Lazare Computer Information SystemsAlyce Watkins Lis* Business AdministrationMegan Anne Lohmiller* HH Business Administration and AccountingScott T. Macqueen* Business AdministrationJames C. Magee Business AdministrationAriana L. Martinez AccountingNaporsche Shanae Maxie* Business AdministrationRichard Logan McCollum AccountingJerry McGinnis, Jr. Business AdministrationSean Thomas McGraw Business Administration
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
Henrietta Constance Mercer* Business AdministrationSamantha Ann Metoyer Business AdministrationDaniel Paul Midyett, Jr.* Computer Information SystemsAshton Keely Miller Business AdministrationHannah Denise Miller* HH Accounting and Business AdministrationCharlie Deionne Milton Business Administration Amber Renee Minor* Business AdministrationNicole Kimball Moody* AccountingAshley Charnele Moss AccountingAlana Marie Odom Business AdministrationTeri Marie Ogorek* AccountingDonovan Ray Ohnoutka* Business AdministrationKarenthia Renee Crosby Onwudebe* AccountingJoaquin Espliguero Orts* Business AdministrationMegan Elise Palmer* Hospitality Management and TourismMatthew Benjamin Pass Business Administration Carlos Mario Camargo Patron* Computer Information SystemsBrittany Alise Pepper Computer Information SystemsRafael Armando Guerrero Perez* Business AdministrationLaSonia Trishelle Phanor Business AdministrationTyler Brian Pigott Business AdministrationHayden Matthew Pilcher* Business AdministrationKristen J. Prettelt* AccountingBrent J. Procell* Computer Information SystemsJessica Anne Provenza* Computer Information SystemsNia Nicole Randall* Business AdministrationAmbra Guinn Reinking* Business AdministrationImani D. Ricks* AccountingChester Lee Roberts, Jr. AccountingCori Antoinette Runnels Hospitality Management and TourismMikalyn L. Russell* Hospitality Management and TourismJose Jorge Vasquez Sanzsole Business AdministrationTylar Shimarre Senegal Business AdministrationMadison Claire Shidiskis* Business AdministrationKayla Monique Smith Business AdministrationChristina M. Snider* Business AdministrationPayton T. Stafford* AccountingKatreiona Monae Starks* AccountingJonathan David Steele Business AdministrationBlake Stephenson* Business AdministrationClancey Ferguson Stewart Business AdministrationJamie Justice Stewart* Accounting Carosha Tonay Taylor* Business Administration
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
James Cameron Taylor* Business AdministrationMichael W. Thompson Business AdministrationIris Aaliyah Travis* Business AdministrationKendall Brown Trisler AccountingCrystal Faith Tucker* Hospitality Management and TourismAbigail S. Upton* AccountingGarrett A. Vienne* Business AdministrationAmanda Erin Vogan Business AdministrationAlexis Brianne Warren* HH Accounting and Business AdministrationKendall Autry Westfall* Hospitality Management and TourismLacy Ellen Chism Whitaker Computer Information SystemsJustin Mykel Williams* Business AdministrationCourtney Willis* AccountingDaleNesha Shanelle Wimley* AccountingFabian P. Wolfe Business AdministrationChina Monet Young* HH Business Administration and AccountingZachary Thomas Youngblood Computer Information Systems
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Adriana Monique Aleo PsychologyAshley Melanie Allison* PsychologySummer Nicole Atkins* Health and Exercise ScienceTamika Lynette Baker Child and Family StudiesLorence A. Ballow PsychologyMaria Magdalena Siriban Bansil PsychologyMeagan M. Barbay* Child and Family StudiesChelsea P. Beasley* PsychologyAlisha Bedgood* Child and Family StudiesTamara S. Benton* Child and Family StudiesHeather Lee Bergeron Child and Family StudiesJonathan D. Bergeron Health and Exercise ScienceElizabeth Pfister Bernard PsychologyAlyssa Michelle Bobb* PsychologyKatherine Denise Bolls* Addiction StudiesKayla Rose Bomben* Health and Exercise ScienceCiera Samon Bonvillian Health and Exercise ScienceLuke Daniel Booker* PsychologyJasmine Brisco Child and Family StudiesAlora Danin Bryant* Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-3Kaela D. Bryant PsychologyKatherine Bailey Bryant* Elementary Education Grades 1-5DeAsia Ambernique Burrell* Child and Family StudiesKenan Carroll PsychologyHannah Danielle Chanler Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-3Maygin Alayne Chesson* PsychologyJonathan B. Chism* PsychologyChristian Briana Chustz* Secondary Education and Teaching
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
GALLASPY FAMILY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENTBACHELOR’S DEGREE CANDIDATES
SPRING 2020
BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATIONMAJOR: MUSIC EDUCATION
Austin Recer Beene* Brandon Bruce Brumbelow* Rebekah Michelle Clark* Caitlyn Barber Cooper* Hunter D. Cooper*
Michael William Martin* Dean Landry Mayeux* Kaitlyn Irene McCullough* Hope Spaw* Cody James Vorwerk*
Lakesha Marie Colar* Child and Family StudiesMavis L. Collinsworth PsychologyKhalil Elijah Nelson Corbett-Canada II Addiction Studies and Psychology Tyler Ray Cotten* Health and Exercise ScienceDayton R. Craig* Health and Physical Education Grades K-12Junette Grace Cutshaw* PsychologyBailey E. Dautreuil* PsychologyIndia Simone Davis PsychologyGabriel T. Decuir Health and Exercise ScienceAslyn Nicole Dennie* Family and Consumer SciencesChaney Lee Dodge* PsychologyHunter Jay Dubois* Health and Exercise ScienceAlyssa Diane Duchesne Child and Family StudiesNicolas Ryan Farmer* Secondary Education and TeachingKennedy Chayse Fontenot* Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-3Kelli Arlone Gamble* PsychologyOllie McKay Garcia Addiction StudiesJudit Castillo Gargallo* Health and Exercise ScienceChristopher Gistarb PsychologyChasity E. Glasspoole* Health and Exercise ScienceKenya Tyree Gradnigo PsychologyBrodrick J. Griffin PsychologyShelby Christine Griffiths PsychologySamantha Kay Guile PsychologyInda A. Gurley Child and Family StudiesJamarasin Briuana Hardy Child and Family StudiesMegan Sloan Harper Child and Family StudiesEmma Grace Hawthorne* Health and Exercise ScienceToni Lynne Hebert Health and Exercise ScienceTangy Marie Helbling PsychologyMartha Elizabeth Hopewell* Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-3Jasmine D. Jackson* PsychologyNatashia Donyell Que’shae Jackson* PsychologyA’lexus Danielle Johnson* Child and Family StudiesJasmyn N. Johnson* Health and Exercise ScienceMakenzie J. Jones PsychologyMeghan Rachelle Jones Addiction StudiesRaqual Antionette Keller Family and Consumer SciencesEmilee Michelle Keuten* II Addiction Studies and PsychologyAlicia Nicole King* Elementary Education Grades 1-5Frances Lynn Knight* Secondary Education and TeachingCourtney Margaret LeJeune* PsychologyD’Ronne D’Wayne Littleton Child and Family StudiesLarisa McLane Malmay Child and Family StudiesEmeri Hope Manasco* PsychologySavannah Stewart Maricle Child and Family Studies
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
Jade E. Marvin* PsychologyShakelia Simone Maxie* Elementary Education Grades 1-5Courtney McDaniel* Elementary Education Grades 1-5Brooke Suzanne Meade* Secondary Education and TeachingMadeline M. Mitchell* II Addiction Studies and PsychologyXavier DeMon Diunta Montgomery* Secondary Education and TeachingPayton A. Moore II Addiction Studies and PsychologyAjaysia R. Moton Child and Family StudiesKaelyn Maria Musgrave* II Addiction Studies and PsychologyDestiney Myers PsychologyMelinsha Lanique Nash* PsychologyChristine Ann Nico-Barard* PsychologyBrooklyn Ashley Noe* Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-3Brynn Marlee Offutt* PsychologyClarissa T. Owens* Elementary Education Grades 1-5Jacob W. Oxley* Health and Exercise ScienceMarc Anthony Paz Health and Exercise ScienceMiranda Elizabeth Perry PsychologyTierra M. Perry* PsychologyTreveon De’kerious Perry PsychologyBrooke Eileen Petkovich* Health and Exercise ScienceJada Rajane’ Poullard PsychologyMallory Paige Powell* PsychologyDesmond J. Prejean* Health and Exercise ScienceDemetric Antwion Preston Child and Family StudiesJennifer Alexis Prevot* Addiction StudiesKanesha Monaé Price PsychologyShalondria Nicole Rainey* Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-3Bailee R. Ramey* II Addiction Studies and PsychologyMichael K. Raymond PsychologyMarcelina E. Remedies* PsychologyKayla M Richards PsychologyAzita C. Rivers Health and Exercise ScienceDylan Ray Roberts* PsychologyEmily E. Roy* Child and Family StudiesEmily Morgan Salter* Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-3Jonathan William Simmons* II Addiction Studies and PsychologyDenee Lynn Smith* II Psychology and Addiction StudiesDiana Machielle Smith PsychologyJameria D. Smith Child and Family StudiesMalik Marcus Sonnier PsychologyKaitlyn Ann St. Clair* Health and Exercise ScienceAlicia Nicole Stanford* Secondary Education and TeachingShaylee AnnMarie Stephens PsychologyKameron Joneischia Stevenson* PsychologyMattie Ann Stewart* Child and Family Studies
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
Aleida Isabel Alfonso Brianchelle Taraneka Batiste Kimani Xierra Batiste* Cassie R. Becnel* Hannah J. Boquet* Madison R. BordelonBraxton Kimball BrownStacey Brown Brittany L. Chadwick* Willow Marie ChessonLaura Kay Cowell* Emily Beth Deshotel* Loni Nicole Edgar Kyeishia Monique Evans* Ashleigh S. Fedderman* Alexis D. Flowers Jasmine Danielle Furlow Bailey Palculict Griffin Karasha Chanel Harris Deohjia Henderson Ashley Jeaniene Hill*
Karen A. Holmes* Kaitlyn Hotz* Sidney M. Jones* Kasey Elizabeth LaCombe* Tracy Dawn Laskowski-Hromadka Shelby Riche LeighAmy Levier Jorgia Rebecca Hamel Nevers* Elise N. Normand* Sydney Mae Oren* Madison D. Parker* Sarah Ellen Picken* Maya Danielle Porter* Taylor Rose Porter Autumn E. Ritter*Dana Monique St. Julien Sidnethia D. Starks Jordan Taylor* Marjorie Dion Thompson Lakayla D. Whitaker Allison L. Williams*
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORKMAJOR: SOCIAL WORK
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
Amanda Grace Stokes* PsychologyMorgan Christine Strickland* Child and Family StudiesMadeline Brooke Taylor* Child and Family StudiesBlake Martin Teekell* Health and Exercise ScienceJasmin Kieria Hazel Thibodeaux* Elementary Education Grades 1-5Jhonae M. Thibodeaux PsychologyLindsay Dale Doucet Thibodeaux* Child and Family StudiesKirstyn Adecia Thomas II Psychology and Addiction StudiesBrianna L. Thompson PsychologyMargaret Ann Thompson* II Addiction Studies and PsychologyFaith Elizabeth Toups PsychologyShanna Lynn Tran Family and Consumer SciencesMelissa Sue Troy PsychologyCaitlyn Jane Turnbull PsychologyAdele K. Vincent* Health and Physical Education Grades K-12Whitney M. Vollmer* Family and Consumer SciencesTriston Blake Waldon* PsychologyTrenecia Washington-Jordan Child and Family StudiesStephanie Michelle Webre* Elementary Education Grades 1-5DeAnndrea Ravean White* Child and Family StudiesShamoya Williams PsychologyLindsey Suzanne Willis* Child and Family StudiesRishard Alex Willie Winford* Psychology
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH
BACHELOR’S DEGREE CANDIDATESSPRING 2020
Kristen Michelle Allen*TeKweena Michelle Finley
BACHELOR OF SCIENCEMAJOR: RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES
Meghan C. Bearb*Tabetha N. Caldwell*Kathryn Rose Carroll*Kyle Marcus Champagne*Ashley Elizabeth Dranguet*Alecia Collette Eddleman*Ashley Bates Gautreau*Shelby Elizabeth Gillen*Lauren Danielle Gore*Shelby R. Grubbs*Dillon Kyle Guin*Lakeisha M. HallAlexis M. Harbin*Ashanti Karè Hill*Kaitlyn Brooke Hudnall*Jesamin Jaime Ann Huff*Kristin Elaine Hutchins*Allessa Breigh Ingraham-Albert*Joneshia Angelle’ Jacobs*
Kristie Broussard Leger*Leanna Gabriel Phillips*
Kerstyn Alana Johnson*Luna Salim Karkar*Emily Lonette Leone*Neeley Faye Lewis*Yasmine Y. Maxie*Morgan LeaAnn McManus*Brooklynn Danielle McWilliams*Taylor Elizabeth NationHanna Mary Katherine Pardee*Riley Katherine Petro*Samuel Michael Politz*Sadae A. Polk*Yuriana M. Sauseda*Hailee B. SkainsJasmine Lasha Sweet*Paige DeAnn West*Chad Travis WilsonDominique Ciera WineglassShelby Alise Woods
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCEMAJOR: ALLIED HEALTH
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSINGMAJOR: NURSING
Molly Joyce AdamsJanet L. Boasso*Hailey Alison BrouilletteBritney Nichole BrownStefanie Janette Carter*Shyanna Cook*Glennetta D. DavisOlivia Michel DescantIesha N. DiasAmanda Irene EadesErin Estey*Amber P. Ferguson*Trina LaPerle FinleyJames A. Fisher IIKassandra D. Fitzgerald*Kimberly Iris GrayMichelle Elaina Green-ChauvinBobby J. Guichet, Jr.*
Brett David HaymonYvonne KenaniHeidi Marie KoniecznyJuliena F. LaCourJordan Elizabeth LancasterAllyson Jean LilesRobin Chelette McCalister*Kara Albert McCulla*Marcela McMillie*Brooke R. Painter*Julie Robin PerryKristin N. Sherrill*Valerie Renee SkipperSamantha Elizabeth Strange*Joy Danielle Struckman*Melissa Lynn TuzzolinoDonnette Lynae White*Jodie Lashay Woodson*
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH
ASSOCIATE DEGREE CANDIDATESSPRING 2020
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSINGMAJOR: NURSING
Abigail Sumrall Aldrich Kacie Toney Bailey* Ashley Marie Baker* Amberly Cavera Marquette Banks Clarissa Williams Black Emily Elizabeth Bordelon* Johanna Braden Allisha M. Brown Aysha Brumfield Whitney Renee Byles* Casie Clark* David Edward Clark*
Dustin Efton Clark Latoya C. Clark* Eleanor Coleman* Karen Elaine Da Silva* Emerlynn Sky Dunn* Kaitlin Elizabeth Ennis Rita Marie Ferguson Caryll Ann Fermato* Rhonda Frazier TeShundrea Teshea Frederick Brittany K. Griffin Shannda Jenay Grill*
*Honor Roll for the Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree programIIDouble major in the same college | HHDouble degree in the same college
Dustin James Guillory* Krystyn Ariel Gunn* Logan Tucker Hale* Kimberly A. Hudnall Lindsey C. Jacks Hanna Rae Johnson Jamal DeWayne Jones* Zoe Madison Phillips Kata* Tina Marie Kile* Kelsie Marie King Robin Gabrielle Leverett* Brianna Elizabeth Levi* Endea Vancelle Mayfield Colette Dene’ McDonald* Le’Ana Sterling McNemar Kara Eason McWilliams Jonathan DeWitt Morris Tiffany Ore Koty Parkinson Kelli Leighanne Perot* Rhonda S. Perry* Hannah Marie Plummer* Brittany Louise Plunkett* Tammie Sylvest Potts Britney Jo Powell* Mary Frances Presley Hannah Renee Prewitt* Ashley Miquel’ Price Jeremy Wayne Price Brittney Nicole Quintana*
Brandy Faith Roberts Alicia Raenise Robinson Ariel Nicole Rodgers* Sarah Elizabeth Rodie Shelby Lynn Royer* Nikkie Dawne Salinas-Chavis* Chasity Saucier Jelisha Martin Scobey* Bradley Allan Scott* Emarea Chanté Scott Kendal Pauline Sepulvado Meredith Monique Sheppard* Mary Frances Smith Samantha Brooke Snyder Jessica Solis Jennifer Lynne Squyres* Whitney Rachelle Strother* Corian Clasheba Taylor* Jessica Ariel Taylor* Maria Elena Theriot Kalan Rae Townsley* Ashlea J. Trosclair Cecelia Lorraine Tucker* Tracy Lynn Turner Coby Raegan Vidrine Samantha Leah Walker* Corbi Fay Walters Cheyenne Autumn Watts Amanda Voncile WootenJernique LaJuan Taylor Wright*
As of 2020, all of Northwestern State University’s baccalaureate programs have implemented Learning for Life, the University’s Quality Enhancement Plan. Learning for Life is dedicated to ensuring all baccalaureate programs conclude with meaningful capstone experiences that prepare graduates for careers and graduate study. Congratulations to all of Northwestern’s graduates who took part in Learning for Life this semester.
THE PRESIDENT’S CHAIN, REGALIA, and the MACE The President’s Chain holds the seal of the University, which is cast in bronze. Around the black satin ribbon holding the seal are 18 engraved platelets of bronze. Each platelet bears the name of a former president of Northwestern and the years he served. Chains of similar design have been worn for centuries during ceremonies at universities. This chain is unique in recognizing the leaders who have served Northwestern while most others are original works of art.
The President’s Chain was presented to the University by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi to commemorate the University’s commitment to academic excellence for 125 years.
The President’s Regalia was presented to Dr. Chris Maggio on the occasion of his investiture as the 19th President of Northwestern State University in 2017. The regalia was designed by the Student Government Association on behalf of the student body and symbolizes the mutual trust, respect, and collaboration between the students and the University administration. Academic regalia dates back to the Medieval universities of Europe and is based on clerical robes worn at that time. The President’s Regalia is comprised of a purple robe and hood with velvet panels and bars with white piping in the University’s colors. The front panels are emblazoned with the seal of the University, and the four bars on the sleeves are exclusive to the regalia of the President.
The Mace is crafted from dark walnut and silver-plated solid bronze. It bears the seal of the University and features details of oak and pine. The Mace is topped by a silver fleur-de-lis finial, symbolizing the French heritage of the area and is encircled by the original Latin motto of the school, “Educatio Adulescentis Est Civitiatis Salus (The Education of the Youth is the Salvation of the State).”
The Mace originated as a weapon in the Middle Ages. Archers and other unmounted warriors used it as a hand arm. Sergeants at arms, who were guards of kings and other high officials, also carried maces. Gradually the mace gained a ceremonial character and became a symbol to denote authority.
Commencement ceremonial occasions begin with the entrance of the University Mace, carried by the Mace Bearer, President of the University’s Faculty Senate. The ceremonial Mace symbolizes the dignity and authority of the University.
GONFALONSThe gonfalon, a flag that hangs from a crosspiece or frame, originated in the medieval republics of Italy as an ensign of state of office. Gonfalons have been adopted in many universities around the world as college or institutional insignias.
The gonfalons displayed represent the academic areas of Northwestern State University. The colors of the University, purple and white, are joined together in a pattern common to all flags. The top portion is the designated color for each academic area.
COMMENCEMENT COMMENTARY
The practice of wearing academic attire extends back to Medieval times and the Renaissance when teachers and students in European universities wore caps, gowns, and hoods. The long sleeves of the gowns and the deep hoods were used to carry books and refreshments. Each European university developed its own style of dress and strict rules for its design. In the United States, most institutions have agreed on a uniform design and color code.
Although the wearing of academic regalia in this country is now limited to formal occasions, the attire may be considered the mark of the professional scholar and teacher. The style and color serve as symbols of academic achievement.
Holders of the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and specialist’s degrees wear purple gowns; the pattern and trimming differ for each degree. Originally, the bachelor’s gowns were made of serge or worsted and the master’s gowns were made of serge, worsted, or silk; but now synthetic fabrics are also used. The master’s and specialist’s gowns are distinguished by their long pointed sleeves with a slit for the arm at either the elbow or wrist.
The doctor’s gown is made of silk and may be in a color other than black. It has rounded, open sleeves, and the trimming includes velvet facing down the front and three bars of velvet on the sleeves. The velvet may be black or the color appropriate to the faculty or subject to which the degree pertains.
Holders of all degrees wear caps, popularly known as mortarboards, to which a long tassel, the color of which indicates the academic discipline of the degree, is fastened and hangs over the left side of the cap. Doctors and presidents of institutions may wear tassels of gold thread.
At Northwestern State University, students earning bachelor’s, master’s and specialist’s degrees wear purple and white tassels and students earning associate degrees wear purple tassels. The hoods of the candidates for advanced Northwestern State University degrees are lined with the colors of the University, purple and white. The colors of the edging of hoods are representative of the degree:
Arts, Letters, and Humanities ....WhiteEducation ...................................Baby BlueMusic .........................................PinkNursing ......................................ApricotScience ......................................Gold
Commencement is the most important event of the academic year on a university campus. On that occasion, the faculty traditionally recognizes the graduating class by marching in procession attired in the regalia appropriate to their degrees and the institutions where they were earned. Position in the faculty columns is determined by academic rank; persons of higher rank process first.
The column is led by two marshals wearing regalia in the colors of Northwestern State University. The marshals are chosen by their faculty colleagues on the basis of distinguished service and achievement.
This publication is subject to changes and does not constitute a contract or an offer to contract between NSU and any other party. Every effort is made to make this printed program accurate with respect to degrees awarded and honor conferred. The student’s permanent official academic record is on file in the Office of the University Registrar.
Alma Mater
Oh, Alma Mater here today,
We for thy lasting blessings pray,
We know not where our paths may go,
But, thou’ll uphold us still we know.
Unchanging thou, ‘mid changes vast,
Unswerved from ideals of the past,
Steadfast and true, our watchword e’er shall be—
To thee, our Alma Mater, Loyalty!
TO OUR GUESTS
The faculty and staff of Northwestern State University welcome you to the one hundred thirty-fifth spring commencement exercises. This is a happy occasion, but yet a dignified occasion. It is a time of recognition of the graduates’ years of study and is important and meaningful to the graduates and their families, staff, and students of Northwestern State University. Guests and participants are requested to maintain a proper decorum during the ceremony by avoiding unnecessary movement about the seating area and by withholding applause until the entire class has been graduated. We heartily welcome you to the commencement exercises of Northwestern State University.
SPRINGCOMMENCEMENT
2020
Congratulations Congratulations CL ASS OF 2020
