NEWS RELEASE
Contact: David West (west@nsula.edu)
News Bureau
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-6466
12/19/2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University awarded degrees to 578 graduates at its Fall Commencement Exercises held Dec. 19 in Prather Coliseum.
The commencement speaker was Scott Angelle, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.
Fall 2008 graduates listed by hometown were:
Afton, Va. -- Stacy Puzon, Bachelor of General Studies; Tenille Barmore, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Alexandria -- Veronica Cheree Thomas, La'Dasha Wilson, Associate of General Studies; Earlisha Branch, Bachelor of Arts; Alar Smith, Bachelor of General Studies; Dalneshia McNeill, Jonathan Nasser, Claire Slaughter, Bachelor of Science; Precious Alexander, Tonya Granville, Kala Hardison, Susan Ozier, Kristie Weaver, Anthony Williams, Bachelor of Social Work; Janice Williams, Master of Arts; Crystal Dossman, Kelly Fields, Mary Fingleton, LaQuanta Jones, Rebecca Warren, Master of Education;
Alton, Mo. -- Patricia Woodson, Bachelor of Arts;
Anacoco -- Kristy Bond, Beverly Wilson, Bachelor of Arts; Eric Johnson, Brittney Welch, Bachelor of General Studies; Autumn Addison, Bachelor of Science;
Angola -- Rachel Nelson, Bachelor of Science;
Atlanta, Ga. -- Kimberly Benefield, Bachelor of Science;
Bastrop -- Matthew Benge, Bachelor of Arts;
Baton Rouge -- Jennifer Jones, Arika Smith, Bachelor of General Studies; Sarah Diggs, Marcus Jackson, Bachelor of Science; Ashantia Roberson, Master of Arts; Tara Landry, Master of Education;
Belle Rose -- Lance Johnson, Bachelor of Science;
Benton -- Gwendolyn Martin, Associate of Science in Nursing; Ashley Myers, Bachelor of Science; Leah Geimer, Bachelor of Social Work;
Berwick -- Heather Hudson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Bethany -- Loren Grace, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Blanchard -- Ramona Joyner, Associate of Science in Nursing; Christy Jones, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Bogalusa -- Candace Stewart, Master of Education;
Bossier -- Candi Henley, Associate of Science in Nursing
Bossier City -- Lisa Bowlin, Associate of General Studies; Becky Albert, Dustin Carlisle, Angela Crook, Jennifer Cruz, Heather Cynthia Gagnon, James Henley, Misty Honey, Kerry Janeczko, Jodi Johnston, Christi Kirkland, Patricia Mathews, Brandon Nance, Susan Walker, Associate of Science in Nursing; Kathleen Tipton, Bachelor of General Studies; Evan McCormick, Bachelor of Music Education; Mark Gladney, Corrie Hobgood, Jared Kutz, Angela Nelson, Candace Payne, Bachelor of Science; Alisha Burris, Jordan Dauenhauer, Christine Holder, Charlotte Knoll, Shanae Steward, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Shameka Peters, Master of Arts; Stewart Thompson, Morgan White, Master of Education;
Boyce -- Carol Freeman, Bachelor General Studies; Eric Bordelon, Hilary James, Bachelor of Science; Anthony McGrew, Bachelor of Social Work;
Joshua Dunn, Master of Science; Tracy Bock, Specialist in Education;
Brenham, Texas -- Denise Escamilla, Associate of General Studies;
Calvin -- Ashley Latham, Bachelor of Science;
Campti -- Bruce Turner, Bachelor of Science; Robert Hare, Master of Arts;
Carencro -- Erin Hebert, Michael Manuel, Bachelor of Science;
Castor -- Stephen Ross, Bachelor of General Studies;
Center Point -- Lori Tyler, Bachelor of Science;
Chatham - Robert Ellis, Bachelor of General Studies; Sandra Browder, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Chestnut -- Judy Lloyd, Bachelor of General Studies;
Clarence -- Shanita Grayson, Bachelor of General Studies;
Cloutierville -- Megan Cloud, Leatra Hillhouse, Bachelor of Science
Colfax -- Lisa Carroll, Bachelor of Science
Columbia -- Ashley Lewis, Bachelor of Arts;
Converse -- Holly George, Associate Degree
Coushatta -- Anita Russell, Associate Degree; Casey Bolyer, Debra Carter, Alaina Glover, Crystal Lauw, Bachelor of Science;
Crowley -- Chassidy Jones, Bachelor of General Studies;
Cut Off -- Toby Duet, Bachelor of Arts;
Dallas, Ga. -- Sarah Ferrara, Kathryn Riley, Specialist in Education;
Delhi -- Wendy Jones, Associate of Science in Nursing;
Denton, Texas -- Joni Adams, Bachelor of Science;
DeRidder -- John Dolly, Associate Degree; Terryll Crosby, Associate of Science in Nursing; Josephine Urquhart, Bachelor of General Studies; Tiffany Grissom, Tabitha Holt, Bachelor of Science; Barbara Bates, Bachelor of Social Work; Kenneth Dunn, Theresa Lewis-Winegeart, Thomas Weston, Bachelor of Arts;
Destrehan -- Courtney Luquet, Bachelor of Science;
Deville -- Charity Paul, Associate of Science in Nursing; Chad Hines, Bachelor of General Studies; Derrik Caballero, Bachelor of Science; Stephanie McCoy, Master of Education;
Dodson -- Paul Barnett, Bachelor of Science;
Donaldsonville -- Jarrad Baker, Bachelor of Science;
Dry Prong -- Jessie York, Bachelor of Science;
Dubuque, Iowa -- William Danzer, Master of Science
Eunice -- Melanie Schniers, Specialist in Education;
Faribault, Minn. -- Sherill Borgstahl, Master of Arts;
Farmerville -- Jiame Brown, Bachelor of Science; Ashley Wallace, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Ferriday -- Charles Sproles, Master of Education
Fisher -- Amy Johnson, Master of Education;
Flora -- Michael Jordan, Bachelor of General Studies
Florien -- Heather Brooks, Bachelor of Science; Meriam Anthony, Master of Education;
Flower Mound, Texas -- Blake Hazelwood, Bachelor of Science;
Fordoche -- Misty Childers, Bachelor of Science;
Forest Hill -- Susan Davis, Associate of General Studies;
Forney, Texas -- Christy Joiner, Bachelor of Science;
Fort Polk -- Joshua Cruz, Vickey Guiles, Bachelor of Science; Yashika Neaves, Master of Education;
Franklin -- Lindsey Broadway, Associate of General Studies; Latrice Mitchell, Bachelor of Arts; Della Bellard, Master of Education;
Frierson -- Gwendolyn Williams, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Geismar -- Loren Crum, Master of Education;
Gilmer, Texas -- Jeffery Meagley, Bachelor of Science;
Goodlettsville, Tenn. -- Gregory Brown, Master of Education;
Gladewater, Texas -- Denny Joseph, Associate of Science in Nursing;Christopher Murray, Bachelor of Music Education;
Gloster -- Tracy Larimer, Associate of Science in Nursing;
Goldonna -- Benjamin Dupree, Master of Education;
Greenwood -- Lindsey Moore, Tiffany Wheat, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; James White, Bachelor of Arts; Ronnika Brewer, Bachelor of Social Work;
Hammond -- Jennifer Limon, Master of Arts;
Harrison, Ark. -- Sammie Baker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Harrisonburg -- Kirby Johnson, Bachelor of Science;
Harrisville, Miss. -- Heather Wiltcher, Bachelor of Science;
Harvey -- Clarissa Moses, Bachelor of Science;
Haughton -- Crystal Battlefield, Sarah Blake, Erin Mayfield, Associate of Science in Nursing; Megan Adkins, Bachelor of General Studies; Windy Jaep, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Haynesville -- Alice Fanning, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Hemphill, Texas -- Erica Hargis, Bachelor of Science;
Hodge -- Kimala Mims, Associate of General Studies;
Homer -- William Owens, Master of Science;
Hope Mills, N.C. -- Olympia Childress, Bachelor of Arts;
Hornbeck -- Kayla Bradford, Associate of General Studies; Shana Poston, Bachelor of Science;
Houma -- Ashante' Simmons, Bachelor of Arts; Steven McCardle, Alicia Poindexter, Bachelor of Music Education;
Houston, Texas -- Vandolyn Henry, Bachelor of General Studies;
Humble, Texas -- Deidra Truss, Associate Degree;
Huber Heights, Ohio -- Brooke Thompson, Bachelor of Science;
Independence – Allie Martin, Bachelor of Science; Cassandra Richardson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Hoyt Dyess, Master of Education;
Irving, Texas -- Stephanie Farish, Bachelor of Science;
Jacksonville, Fla. -- Ashley Collins, Bachelor of Science;
Jacksonville, N.C. -- Maria Castano, Bachelor of Science;
Jena -- Brenda Humphries, Associate of Science in Nursing; Ashley Jones, Shana Townsend, Bachelor of Science; Stephanie Francis, Master of Education;
Jennings -- Erik Landry, Bachelor of Arts;
Jonesboro -- Harlan Harvey, Bachelor of General Studies;
Jonesville -- Adrian King, Associate of General Studies; Robert Neal, Master of Education;
Keithville -- Rhonda Beck, Associate of General Studies; Jennifer Phelan, Darla Shelton, Associate of Science in Nursing; Sharlyn Sanders, Bachelor of General Studies; Katrina Patterson, Bachelor of Science; Teresa Nguyen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Kenner -- Matthew Bovia, Associate of Science in Nursing;
Kilgore, Texas -- Tristan Roberts, Bachelor of Music Education;
Kountze, Texas -- Keithan Hancock, Bachelor of Science;
Lafayette, Ga. -- Juliana Stoker, Bachelor of Science;
Lafayette -- Ryan Beard, Bachelor of General Studies; Phillip Jean-Louis,Taurus Jones, Kyle Newman, Bachelor of Science; Katherine Anselmo, Master of Arts;
Lake Charles -- Charlotte Digh, Marissa Guidry, Mary Mills, Patrick Newsom, Bachelor of Science;
Lawton, Okla. -- Jeffrey Williams, Bachelor of Science;
Leesville -- Sheri Eggleston, Associate of Arts; Vicky Brumfield, Lauren Holman, Associate of Science in Nursing; Jessica Haffner, Bachelor of Arts; Jeffrey Patterson, Loretta Whalen, Bachelor of General Studies; Robert Deutsch, Clayton Eastridge, Tracy Harmony, Bethany Hewett, Kelli LeBato, Sarah McWilliams, Terrell Miller, Jennifer Mitchell, Christopher Quirk, Vina Troost, Bachelor of Science; Brittany Draughn, Breanna James, Bachelor of Social Work; Celise Reech, Master of Arts; Inessa Wise, Master of Science;
Lena -- Angela Shepherd, Associate of Science in Nursing;
Libuse -- Jannai Krumrey, Bachelor of Arts;
Lindsborg, Kan. -- Benjamin Schwantes, Bachelor of Science;
Logansport -- Katy Blalock, Master of Education;
Longview, Texas -- Allyson Neely, Bachelor of Music Education;
Longville -- Sarah Berry, Bachelor of Arts;
Mamou -- Karaski Melvin, Bachelor of Arts;
Mandeville --- Jodi Newman, Master of Education;
Mansfield -- Adrianne Lucius, Ursula Maroski, Associate of Science in Nursing; Mickey Williams, Bachelor of General Studies; Lauren Crain, Joshua Degley, Rachel Hatcher, Christopher Pea, Octavius Youngblood, Bachelor of Science;
Mansura -- Alexis Miranda, Sherry Simon-Parks, Associate of Science in Nursing; Brandi Chatelain, Master of Education;
Many -- Tiffany Frazier, Associate of General Studies; Aaron Byles, Tantaneke Courtney, David Harris, Christopher Rodrigues, Bachelor of General Studies; Mykel Carnline, Laura Getschel, Colby Greer, Katherine Hillman, Laney Martin, Whitney Robbins, Bachelor of Science; Brittany Iles, Bachelor of Social Work; Bradley McLaren, Mary Scott, Master of Education; Marcy Sepulvado, Master of Science;
Marietta, Ga. -- Audra Lantrip, Specialist in Education;
Maringouin -- Roderick Matthews, Bachelor of Science;
Marksville -- Howard Desselle, Bachelor of Music Education; Delatris Jones, Bachelor of Social Work;
Marthaville -- Melanie Marlin, Bachelor of Science;
Meadville, Miss. -- Lisa Lehmann, Bachelor of Science;
Merryville -- Michele Smith, Associate Degree; Jennifer Campbell, Associate of Science in Nursing;
Minden -- Sarah Cella, Sandra Chatham, Associate of Science in Nursing; Joseph Gipson, Bachelor of Science; Rebecca Brown, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Monroe -- Richard Scott, Bachelor of General Studies; Stephanie Dannehl, Demario Moore, Mattice Wells, Bachelor of Science; Angela Tolbert, Master of Education;
Mora -- Tabitha Kerry, Bachelor of General Studies; Velva Schellenger, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Morganza -- Pamela Collins, Bachelor of Arts;
Murrieta, Calif. -- Justin Featherly, Bachelor of General Studies;
Natalbany -- Laura Whitaker, Bachelor of Science;
Natchez -- Lynkendera Robinson, Associate of Arts; Misty Scarborough, Bachelor of General Studies; Jonathan Bennett, Contessa Hoover, Bachelor of Science; Rose Brown, Bachelor of Social Work;
Natchez, Miss. -- Ray Bradford, Master of Science;
Natchitoches -- Mario Dumars, Lakisha Johnson, Associate Degree; David Dorsey, Associate of Arts; Dorothy Cofield, Erica Dupree, Rose Gallion, Trinity George, Aftan Harris, Charlene Jones, Donna McNeely, Casey Pardue, Bliss Perera, Nora Townsend, Associate of General Studies’ Misty Lester, Henri Richard, Associate of Science in Nursing;
Naomi Bynog, Brittany Byrd, Lacy Cloud, Christopher Collins, Kristie Cunningham, Justin Guidry, Randall Johnson, Christie Price, Carolyn Sarkozi, Gregory Still, Bachelor of Arts; Kay Cavanaugh, Danielle Conde, Danielle Doucet, Rylan Henson, Sara Hines, Shequita Knox, Meagan Metoyer, Bachelor of General Studies;
Khadijah Abdullah, Dustin Adcock, Eric Brewton, Mary Cain, Meagan Candiotto, Alfred Claude, Darrell Coleman, Jacqueline Cooper, Tyran Cosey, Joseph Davis, Joey Dezendorf, James Fluitt, Brittany Graf, Lauren Grimes, Steven Harkins, Jason Harvey, Ashley Henderson, William Hough, William Johnson, Traci Jones, Amanda LaCaze, Critesha LaCour, Jesse Lambert, Lindsay Maggio, Kellee McClain, Anthony Moore, Justin Nelson, Andrew Onellion, Olaoluwaposi Oshinowo, Rachel Poyadou, Carolyn Roberson, James Rolf, Melissa Russell, Amber Sonnier, C. Stewart, Jillian Talbot, Lynda Tannehill, Raven Van Gossen, Bachelor of Science; Robert Scott, Laura Smith, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Joyce Aaron, Ronnika Brewer, Anisha Fields, LaShondra Johnson, Ruth Noel, Krystal Onellion, Terria Parker, Marlena Scott, Jennifer Ward, Bachelor of Social Work;
Louis Brown, Monia Jackson, Kelly Penrod, Master of Arts; Lorinda Harper, Master of Arts in Teaching; Danielle Dunahoe, Jenny Guidry, Kimberly Ray, Chantelle Sharbino, Master of Education; Rosemary Hadley, Master of Science;
New Iberia -- Lindsay Dupuy, Bachelor of Music Education; Patrice Cahee, Bachelor of Science;
New Llano -- Rickie Hobgood, Bachelor of Arts; Tony Holden, Bachelor of Science; Jessica Cooper, Bachelor of Social Work;
New Orleans -- Octavia Bolds, Bachelor of Arts; Kathryn Magana, Melissa Nevil, Bachelor of General Studies; Melvin Cross, Christine Neel, James Rolf III, Bachelor of Science; Ashley Acker, Bachelor of Social Work;
New Plymouth, New Zealand -- Tiffany Kawana-Waugh, Bachelor of Science;
Noble -- Joyce Wood, Bachelor of General Studies; Bethany Faircloth, Krista Rivers, Bachelor of Science; Holly Ebarb, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
North Little Rock, Ark. -- Byron Lawrence, Bachelor of General Studies;
Oak Grove -- Belinda Brooks, Specialist in Education; Trena Bushnell, Bachelor of Science; Lisa Winfree, Master of Education;
Olla -- Charlotte Hamilton, Bachelor of General Studies;
Opelousas -- Kelli Carriere , Karmen Sam, Bachelor of Science; William Bordelon, Paula Mitchell, Charisse Guidry;
Orange, Texas -- Knox McCorquodale, Bachelor of General Studies;
Palmer, Ark. -- Connie Bamburg, Master of Arts;
Pearl City, Hawaii -- Sarah Basler, Bachelor of Science;
Pelican -- Angel Collins, Bachelor of General Studies;
Pine Bluff, Ark. -- Lawrence Wells, Associate of General Studies;
Pineville -- Angela Price, Associate Degree; Carnell Johnson, Ronald Posey, Associate of General Studies; Toni Burton, Associate of Nursing; Rebecca Bonnet, Danise Delaney, Karen Fisher, Stacey Riggins, Bachelor of Arts; Valerie Degeyter, Oren Jones, Rebecca McAdams, Sharon Veal, Bachelor of General Studies; Johnathon Perkins, Bachelor of Music Education; Lisa Clarius, David Cohenour, Eve Moore, Leisha Shipes, Bachelor of Science; Wakanda Mimes, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Georena Dearborne, Bachelor of Social Work; Ashley Brister, Lori Friday, Jennifer Koehler, Master of Education; Loleta Roland, Specialist in Education;
Pitkin -- Belinda Thompson, Associate of General Studies; Therisa Sesvold, Bachelor of General Studies;
Plain Dealing -- Linda Dinkins, Associate of Science in Nursing; Kymberly Taylor, Bachelor of Arts; Jamaal Stephens, Bachelor of General Studies; Chatoria Harris, Bachelor of Science;
Pleasant Hill -- Jarred Carroll, Bachelor of Science;
Pollock -- Darcey Foster, Master of Education;
Port Allen -- Allison Landry, Jordan Morris, Bachelor of Science;
Prairieville -- Jessie Mire, Bachelor of Arts;
Princeton -- Tomekia Morris, Bachelor of General Studies;
Provencal -- Carolyn Jones, Associate of General Studies; Shanna Broadway, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Quitman -- Melissa May, Bachelor of General Studies;
Ragley -- Krissi Boone, Specialist in Education;
Ringgold -- Melanie Grigsby, Associate of General Studies;
Robeline -- Ashley Niette, Associate Degree; Clint Broadway, Associate of Science; Misty Rodriguez, Associate of Science in Nursing; Christy Rawls, Bachelor of Science;
Rosepine -- Brandee Brenski, Edward Ryan, Ashley Semerena, Bachelor of Science;
Rowlett, Texas -- Nathan Fields, Bachelor of Science;
Ruston -- Sandy Goss, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
St. Martinville -- Andrea Brew, Master of Education;
Salina, Kansas -- James McKee, Bachelor of Science;
Sarepta -- Staci Vaughan, Associate of Science in Nursing;
Saline -- Samantha Henry, Associate of General Studies;
Scott -- Leonard Porche', Bachelor of General Studies;
Shongaloo -- Jessi Waganer, Bachelor of Science;
Shreveport -- Andrea Scott, Associate Degree; Natalie Kunz, Associate of General Studies; Kimberly Addison, Sarah Andrepont, Amie Bartlett, Roy Campbell, Allison Carpenter, Kontina Clark, Connie Cooprider, Katalin Ducz, Daniel Erario, Susan Feibel, LaShonda Harris, Hallie Hatton, Ema-Chanel Johnson, Jarred Johnson, Melissa Johnson, Jacqueline Kennedy, Oneika King, Allyson Liles, Aaron Malone, Cynthia Manning, Veronica Marlowe, Kelli McCullin, Christopher McDonald, Rene Palmer, Melisa Patterson, Kristy Thomas, Stephanie Weathers, Tracy Wynn, Associate of Science in Nursing; Stacie Cooper, Kristi George, Carl Ratzburg, Lauren Sciba, Bachelor of Arts; Jeff Dial, Cara Ranieri, Leslie Santure, Bachelor of General Studies; David Forshee, Bachelor of Music Education;
Jamarkus Fobbs, Jeunee Fryer, Kira Grant, Erica Guillory, Allison McCloud, Alicia Miles, Robert Moran, Toni Prailey, Candice Ratliff, Keyshania Smith, An'Terria Speed, Bachelor of Science; Erica Cannatella, Elvira Cehajic, Courtney Duplechin, Stephanie Gallego, Jessica Hayes, Joshua Jeter, Megan Lolley, Rene Marin, Hoai Nguyen, Angela Pizzolato, Derek Sadler, Micole Smith, Jessica Stripling, Lauren Toms, Amy Williams, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Woodrow Evans, Alan Jackson, Master of Arts; Laura Bearden, Master of Education; Shawn Johnston, Master of Science; Dacia Earthly, Emily Horton, Master of Science in Nursing;
Sieper -- Charlea Morse, Associate Degree;
Sterlington -- Catherine Miller, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Stonewall -- Kristi Alderman, Master of Science in Nursing;
Sulphur -- Sarah Meyer, Master of Education;
Temple, Texas -- Dorothy Knox, Bachelor of Science;
Terrell, Texas -- Jeremy Dowden, Bachelor of Music Education;
Tullos -- Adam Griffin, Bachelor of General Studies; Stephanie Clark, Shanna Powell, Master of Education;
Venice, Fla. -- Stephanie Quinn, Bachelor of General Studies;
Vidalia -- Jordan Temple, Bachelor of Science;
Vivian -- Emily Seago, Andrew Wells, Associate of Science in Nursing;
Waskom, Texas -- Steve Southerland, Associate of Science in Nursing;
West Monroe -- Kristin Smith, Associate of General Studies; Kenya Brown, Bachelor of Social Work;
Wetumpka, Ala. -- Stephanie Garrett, Bachelor of General Studies;
Winnfield -- Sondra Rasbury, Associate of Science in Nursing; Lisa Chandler, Nicholas Page, Bachelor of Arts; LaQuanna Evans, Brittany Ford, Donna Johnson, Matthew Kelley, Jamie Palmer, Bachelor of Science; Susan Hebert, Master of Arts in Teaching;
Woodworth -- Arlin Fredericks, Associate of Science in Nursing; Dustin Thiels, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Zachary -- Jacob Mitchell, Bachelor of Music; Katherine Phillips, Bachelor of Science;
Zwolle -- A'na Ezernack, Associate Degree; Casi Ebarb, Associate of General Studies; Yvette Perry, Bachelor of Arts; Deanna Williams, Bachelor of General Studies; Stephanie Ebarb, Master of Education.
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