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Aug. 13, 2004

The University of Louisiana at Monroe Summer Commencement

MONROE, La.--The University of Louisiana at Monroe will award diplomas to 311 students during summer commencement exercises to be held at 2 p.m. in Fant-Ewing Coliseum on campus.
ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ President James E. Cofer Sr. will confer degrees and award diplomas. Dr. Jeffery Galle, head of the Department of English at ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥, will deliver the commencement address.
Top graduates are Trinitee Gale Green Hattaway of Farmerville and Jeanne Roy Pichoff of Centerville. Both graduated with perfect 4.0 grade point averages. Hattaway, who is the wife of Jesse Hattaway and the daughter of Gene and Gale Green, received a bachelor of business administration in accounting. Pichoff, who is the wife of Dexter Pichoff Jr. and the daughter of Cheryl and Joseph Roy, received a bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
Honor graduates will be recognized during the ceremonies. They are designated as summa cum laude (3.900-4.000), magna cum laude (3.750-3.899) and cum laude (3.500-3.749).
Acadia Parish
Crowley: Pamela Renee Faulk, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
Iota: Corey Lee Conde, master of science in exercise science.
Rayne: Alison Marie LeJeune, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
Ascension Parish
Gonzales: Edward Daniel Hymel III, bachelor of fine arts in art; Benji Jacob Jones, master of science in exercise science.
Assumption Parish
Napoleonville: James K. Willis, bachelor of business administration in accounting.
Avoyelles Parish
Bunkie: Jeremy James Michot, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
Beauregard Parish
Deridder: Lori Katherine Miller, master of science in communicative disorders.
Bossier Parish
Bossier City: Robert Stutson Jr., bachelor of business administration in marketing.
Haughton: Shauna Laran Shepherd, master of arts in teaching in elementary education.
Plain Dealing: Renita Lashon Mikle, bachelor of arts in speech communication.
Caddo Parish
Keithville: Kimberly Dionne Wagner, bachelor of business administration in accounting.
Oil City: Melissa Kaye Edwards, bachelor of business administration in accounting.
Rodessa: Henry Benjamin House II, bachelor of general studies.
Shreveport: Frances Eleanor Boogaerts, bachelor of science in occupational therapy; Gervase Merton Johnson, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Connie Levette Persley, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science; Tanika Latoya Wynn, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems.
Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles: Sara Elizabeth Doucet, bachelor of science in occupational therapy; Shirley Andrea Guillory, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Brandy Nicole Harris, bachelor of science in occupational therapy; Bernard John Kadlubar, master of science in pharmaceutical sciences; Dwayne McKinley Young, bachelor of business administration in general business.
Caldwell Parish
Clarks: Marla DaLena Lindsey, bachelor of general studies.
Columbia: Peggy Marie Duchesne, master of education in elementary education; Amber Reanna Gladen, bachelor of general studies; Michelle Elaine Wade, master of education in counseling.
Grayson: Charles Wesley Cruse, bachelor of science in construction; Molly May Folds, master of arts in English.
Kelly: Penny Sharlene Cassels Buckalew, master of education in administration and supervision; Kendra Laird Cubbit, master of education in reading.
Cameron Parish
Cameron: Andrew Edward Tingler, bachelor of science in atmospheric sciences.
Catahoula Parish
Jonesville: Clara Courtney Carpenter, bachelor of arts in sociology; Charles Lawrence Edwards, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Susan Nicole Richardson, bachelor of general studies.
Sicily Island: Eric Murphy Chauvin, bachelor of general studies.
Concordia Parish
Acme: Jennifer Liane Wiley, bachelor of business administration in management.
Ferriday: Theresa Renee Glasper, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Marcelle Marianne Miller, master of arts in teaching in elementary education.
Vidalia: Marci Kerri Ernst, master of science in communicative disorders; Tiffany Shantae Lyles, bachelor of arts in sociology.
DeSoto Parish
Stonewall: Kirstie Regina Chelette, master of arts in teaching in special education.
East Carroll Parish
Lake Providence: Mary Ann Dugano, bachelor of general studies; Lisa Michelle Fortenberry, bachelor of general studies; Blanche Marie Richardson, bachelor of general studies; Freda Hopkins Tyson, bachelor of general studies.
Transylvania: Miranda Gayle Waller, bachelor of arts in psychology.
Franklin Parish
Baskin: Christina Renee McDaniel, bachelor of business administration in insurance.
Gilbert: Trenton Neil Englerth, bachelor of science in agribusiness; George Paul Jones, master of education in administration and supervision; Jason Wayne Tolar, master of business administration.
Winnsboro: Jamie Lenea Clark, bachelor of general studies; Shawn LaNae Gregory, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Paul Samuel Merrells, bachelor of general studies; Melissa Allbritton Middleton, master of arts in teaching in early childhood education; Holly Ainsworth Sartin, master of arts in teaching in elementary education.
Iberia Parish
Jeanerette: LaDonna Maria Duhon, bachelor of arts in psychology.
New Iberia: Bruce Hampton Jr., bachelor of business administration in computer information systems.
Jackson Parish
Eros: Rebecca Michelle Rogers, bachelor of science in aviation.
Jefferson Parish
Harvey: Rogia Eugene Williams III, master of business administration.
Kenner: Jamie Elizabeth Ney, bachelor of science in physical education.
Marrero: Ronisha Miller, bachelor of general studies.
River Ridge: Nicholas David Caliva, bachelor of business administration in accounting.
Terrytown: Thu-Truc T. Nguyen, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science.
Jefferson Davis Parish
Jennings: Shaune David Maynard, bachelor of arts in criminal justice.
Lafourche Parish
Thibodaux: Lindsay Michelle Zeringue, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
Lincoln Parish
Choudrant: Stephen Glen Northcutt, bachelor of business administration in general business.
Ruston: Kristina Marie Bourgeois, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Melissa Sue Deckard, bachelor of science in occupational therapy; Lakeachie Maika Shantell Murphy, master of arts in teaching in early childhood education; Shannon Michelle O'Rear, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Muriel Hays Ryder, master of arts in gerontology; Kelly Simmons, bachelor of general studies; Gregory Kenneth Young, master of education in special education.
Madison Parish
Tallulah: Stacie Hicks Collins, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
Morehouse Parish
Bastrop: Lechris Dewayne Anders, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Emily Michelle Barthol, bachelor of arts in psychology; Amy Darlene Coker, bachelor of business administration in accounting; Shuntecia Arlena Daniels, associate of general studies; Staci Scoggins Floyd, master of arts in teaching in early childhood education; Anna LeMae Humphrey, master of arts in teaching in special education; Judith Ann Ireland, master of arts in gerontology; Wesley Cole Knight, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Brandi Marie Seay Moore, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science; Nickki Lashay Slater, master of arts in teaching in early childhood education; Stewart Douglas Smith, bachelor of science in construction; Georgia G. White, master of education in administration and supervision; Melanie Jeaneen White, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Mary Elaine Williams, associate of science in child development.
Collinston: Melista Adair Brodnax, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science (cum laude).
Natchitoches
Provencal: Herbert Leon Moody III, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science.
Orleans Parish
New Orleans: Sean Cornell Brown, bachelor of business administration in finance; Jerome Gordon, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
Ouachita Parish
Calhoun: Bridget LeighAnn Chandler, bachelor of arts in legal studies/pre-law; Joan Elaine Moore, master of arts in teaching in special education; Micah Ray Rawls, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems.
Monroe: Chantel S. Ambrose, bachelor of general studies; Melanie Renae Anderson, master of arts in teaching in secondary education; Tarneshala Turner Andrews, bachelor of music education; Brandi Rene Ardoin, master of arts in teaching in special education; Fallon Monaye Atkins, associate of science in child development; James Kelly Barnett, doctor of philosophy in marriage and family therapy; Makeesha Kashanna Bell, bachelor of business administration in accounting; Jennifer Marie Belton, master of education in special education; TaWanna Tiyette Bennett, bachelor of business administration in management; Natalie Marie Boley, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Marquita Lynette Bowman, master of education in administration and supervision; Craig David Boyle, master of science in exercise science; Evangeline Erwin Boyles, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Holly Nicole Bradshaw, bachelor of general studies; Richard Alan Bridges, bachelor of arts in psychology; Andrew Kenneth Brown, bachelor of science in construction; Charles Calhoun Jr., bachelor of general studies; Ruthie Mae Chambers, bachelor of business administration in general business; Vincent Joseph Chao, master of science in psychology; Latanya Denise Clower, bachelor of business administration in management and a bachelor of business administration in marketing; Sean Michael Cox, bachelor of arts in history; William Louis Davis, bachelor of general studies; Michelle D'Angela Derry, master of education in counseling; Amy Baskin Dixon, master of arts in teaching in early childhood education; Cynthia Dunlap, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Son Minh Duong, bachelor of science in pharmacy and a bachelor of general studies; Brian Lynton Edmondson, bachelor of business administration in insurance; Shara Lynn Edmonson, bachelor of science in occupational therapy (cum laude); LaWanda Renee Elliott, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Adrian Jermaine Fisher, master of education in counseling; Sharen Genise Ford, bachelor of general studies; Barbra Anne Franklin, master of arts in teaching in special education; Christy Leah Gonzalez, bachelor of science in occupational therapy; Tracie Michelle Goss, master of arts in teaching in early childhood education; Austin Miles Greene, bachelor of general studies; Robert Todd Hale, bachelor of science in construction; Kya Ky'Les Hall, bachelor of arts in legal studies/pre-law (magna cum laude); Brandi Nicole Hamilton, associate of general studies; James Stanley Hamilton Jr., master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Arrah Elizabeth Hargus, bachelor of business administration in marketing; Kristopher Scott Harper, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Meridith Mayellen Hawthorne, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Deborah A. Herrington, specialist in school psychology; Angela Cruz Hillman, bachelor of arts in foreign languages/Spanish (cum laude); Brandon Maurice Hines, bachelor of science in computer science; Gregory Lamont Jackson, bachelor of arts in mass communications; Frashia Amellia Johnson, bachelor of science in occupational therapy; Lyssette Perdomo Kennemore, master of arts in marriage and family therapy; Phillip Lane Laborde, bachelor of general studies; Harmena Latrece Lamb, bachelor of general studies; Monique Elliott Lewings, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Kelly Jo Lewis, master of education in special education; Ann Elizabeth Lindsay, bachelor of science in pharmacy; Pamula Nicole Long, bachelor of business administration in finance; Tammy Priest Lowrey, master of arts in teaching in early childhood education; Robert Bruce Martin, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Diana S. Martinez, bachelor of arts in sociology; Britt Oliver McCoy, bachelor of general studies; Gilbert Stephen McKee, master of business administration; Jeremiah Whitfield McMorris, bachelor of science in construction; Morris Lashun Mitchell, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Justin J. Moore, doctor of philosophy in marriage and family therapy; Richard Alan Morgan, master of science in geosciences; Tracie DeShannon Nelson-Moy, master of arts in teaching in special education; Julie Anne Newman, master of arts in teaching in special education; Steven Randolph Nguyen, bachelor of general studies; Tuyen Vu Nguyen, bachelor of science in computer science; Jonathan Taylor Pardue, bachelor of business administration in general business; Rexie Lynn Ivy Parker, master of education in special education; Ashley Elizabeth Patterson, bachelor of general studies; Lyssette Perdomo Kennemore, master of arts in marriage and family therapy; Danzie Monzell Pierce, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Tamieka Shauntel Porter, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Corey Michael Reeser, master of business administration and a bachelor of business administration in finance; Mary Angela Richardson, master of education in elementary education; Kheyla Alayna Roberts, bachelor of science in occupational therapy; LaCresha Tarja Sails, bachelor of science in occupational therapy; Catherine Lea Sain, bachelor of general studies; Cassandra Renee' Shelling, master of education in administration and supervision; Angel Emmanuel Sheppard Jr., master of arts in teaching in special education; Kristi Lyn Smith, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems and a bachelor of business administration in accounting; Stacy N. Smith, master of arts in teaching in special education; Timothy Andrew Smith, bachelor of business administration in general business; Brian Keith Soularie, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Sally Katherine Stidham, bachelor of general studies; Sammie Lee Swancy III, bachelor of general studies; Patrick R. Taylor, master of education in administration and supervision; Bonnie Jean Tindall, master of arts in teaching in secondary education; Erin Lynn Turner, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Donna Raynee Vaughn, master of education in counseling; Teicha Areonda Warner, master of education in administration and supervision; Sonia Jerte Bethea Washington, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Casey Aaron Webb, master of business administration; Melissa Ann Wilson, bachelor of music.
Sterlington: Patricia Ann Brantley, associate of general studies; Dana Owen Trant, master of arts in teaching in special education; Danny Clyde Upshaw Jr., master of arts in English.
Swartz: Brandy Lee Ann Skipper, bachelor of arts in criminal justice.
West Monroe: Jennifer Parker Bell, bachelor of general studies; Sharon Gay Brooks, master of education in administration and supervision; Joshua David Brown, bachelor of business administration in general business; Shanna Nicole Brown, bachelor of arts in foreign languages/Spanish (cum laude); Brandi Nicole Bryant, bachelor of science in agribusiness (cum laude); Julie Sherwood Lassiter Cappo, master of education in administration and supervision; Rebekah Dore Cobb, master of science in exercise science; Amy Elizabeth Cooper, master of education in special education; Justin Larry Crainshaw, bachelor of general studies; Michael Anthony Crawley, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Blair Carter David, master of arts in teaching in secondary education; Trisha Denae Gardner, bachelor of general studies; Gwendolyn Ann Guillory, bachelor of general studies; Laura Leigh Hutchings, bachelor of science in occupational therapy (magna cum laude); Angela Nicole Jenkins, bachelor of science in communicative disorders; Annette Kennedy Kellogg, master of education in counseling; Gerard Nicholas Kinler, master of arts in teaching in secondary education; Kasey Dawn Lindow, bachelor of science in communicative disorders (cum laude); Pamela Ellen Manning, bachelor of business administration in general business; Mandy Marie May, master of arts in teaching in secondary education; Ryan Ivy McDonald, bachelor of science in occupational therapy (cum laude); Vikki W. Mixon, master of science in geosciences; Teresa A. Mize, master of arts in teaching in early childhood education; Leslie Marie Moore, master of arts in teaching in special education; Janet Nugent Morvant, bachelor of science in nursing; Joshua Shaun Ozment, bachelor of science in aviation (magna cum laude); Shane Thomas Peace, bachelor of arts in psychology (magna cum laude); Michael J. Richey, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; Dustin Stuart Simon, master of business administration; Amy Elizabeth Foster Terral, master of arts in teaching in elementary education; John Matthew Teutsch, master of arts in English; Myron Joseph Turner Jr., master of music; Kristin Meredith Walker, bachelor of business administration in insurance; Tracey Lynn Walters, bachelor of general studies; Thomas Edward Whatley, master of arts in gerontology; Sharon Parker Wheeler, bachelor of business administration in general business; Shantae Denetta Williams, bachelor of arts in social studies education.
Rapides Parish
Alexandria: Angela Joy Marks, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science; Christopher Joseph Obey, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Julie Elizabeth Vermaelen, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
Pineville: Donna Hampton-Swisher, master of education in counseling; William Clayton Kays, bachelor of science in construction; Angela Jane Stewart, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science; Sean Michael Taylor, bachelor of science in agribusiness.
Richland Parish
Delhi: Mattie Jean Finley, master of education in elementary education; Taffy Best Griffin, master of arts in teaching in early childhood education; Rachael Nicole Herford, bachelor of arts in psychology; Keysha Lashaun Simpson, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Rise Miller Worsley, master of education in administration and supervision.
Rayville: Manuel Ysaguirre Garza, master of arts in teaching in special education; Meloney Goodson Martin, master of science in communicative disorders; Christopher Michael Steele, bachelor of business administration in management; Pamela Kay Wright, master of science in psychology.
Start: Moira Elizabeth Meredith, bachelor of arts in psychology.
St. Landry Parish
Eunice: Erica Lynn Joubert, bachelor of science in occupational therapy (summa cum laude).
Morrow: DaNisha Rachelle Carpenter, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
St. Mary Parish
Centerville: Jeanne Roy Pichoff, bachelor of science in occupational therapy (summa cum laude).
Franklin: Travis K. Fleming, bachelor of science in physical education.
St. Tammany Parish
Pearl River: Brett Steven Talley, bachelor of science in aviation.
Tensas Parish
Saint Joseph: Melissa Ann Newman, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems.
Terrebonne Parish
Houma: Sandra Lynn Brown, bachelor of arts in history (cum laude).
Union Parish
Downsville: Tifarah Triona Dial, master of arts in teaching in special education; Shannon Garrett Nugent, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Janna Nicole Taylor, bachelor of general studies.
Farmerville: Jonathan Duane Chapman, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Trinitee Gale Green Hattaway, bachelor of business administration in accounting (summa cum laude); Bradley Allen Isaac, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Alicia Marie Nevala, bachelor of business administration in accounting; Brandy Leigh Pate, bachelor of science in occupational therapy; Amy Beth Pearson, bachelor of business administration in finance.
Marion: Alicia Marie Hayes, bachelor of science in occupational therapy (cum laude).
West Carroll Parish
Forest: Pauline McMath McKaskle, master of education in administration and supervision.
Oak Grove: Frances Catherine Couey, master of education in elementary education; Misty Lee Ellerbe, bachelor of science in biology; Patricia Jean Kinney, master of education in special education; Sharon Manning, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science (magna cum laude); Melanie Leanne Walker, bachelor of arts in mass communications.
Pioneer: Wendy Ross Mills, master of arts in teaching in early childhood education.
Winn Parish
Dodson: Benjamin David Snead, bachelor of general studies.
Out-of-State
Arkansas
Benton: Crystal Louise McLeod, master of science in psychology.
Camden: Courtney Darnell Nettles, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems.
Crossett: Jenny Lynn Courson, bachelor of general studies; Judy Webb Hubbell, doctor of education in educational leadership; Jenna Marie Meeks, bachelor of science in occupational therapy; Phillip Gabriel Stanley, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems.
El Dorado: Hannah Costley, master of science in psychology.
Eudora: Janice Lee Gayfield, master of education in counseling.
Hamburg: Brandon Michael Fryday, bachelor of arts in psychology.
Florida
Destin: Jonas Blake Weatherbie, master of business administration.
Maryland
Montgomery Village: Yoseph Figa Dalu, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science.
Michigan
Battle Creek: Sarah Ann Gould, bachelor of general studies.
Missouri
Chesterfield: Susie Carnes Kopp, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science.
Mississippi
Brandon: Bobbye Burril Carpenter, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science.
Duck Hill: La Shon Lacy Kendall, bachelor of science in radiologic technology (cum laude).
Flowood: Sarah Elizabeth Gregory, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
Gautier: Brenda Faye Childress, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science.
Indianola: Dorarean Dix Ford, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science.
Madison: Shamon Jolace Kenerson, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
Meridian: Johndrea Latrise Slay, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science.
Lena: John Michael Hall, bachelor of science in radiologic technology.
North Biloxi: Jennifer Leigh Caddell, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science (cum laude).
Ocean Springs: James Wayne Clinton, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science.
Poplarville: Amanda Lyn Saucier, bachelor of general studies.
Utica: Shemica DeQuita Marbra, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science.
Vicksburg: Valerie Elizabeth Alley, master of science in biology.
Texas
Houston: Antoinette Marie Santiago, bachelor of general studies.
Mesquite: Shane Michael Luna, bachelor of general studies.
Foreign Countries
Australia: James Leon Lefebvre, bachelor of business administration in finance.
Anguilla: Orkan Fazli Arat, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems.
Bangladesh: Socrates Babul Costa, master of education in administration and supervision.
Canada: Christopher Aaron Verheul, bachelor of arts in criminal justice.
Sri Lanka: Chamini Geethanjalie Illangasinghe, master of science in biology.
China: Changming Lu, master of business administration.
Columbia: Alejandro Agustin Delgado, master of business administration.
Ghana: Michael Delanyo Kwaku Aku, master of education in administration and supervision.
Honduras: Saul Antonio Aguilar, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems.
India: Santosh Kumar Gandham, master of science in pharmaceutical sciences; Sumit Jagdish Shah, doctor of philosophy in pharmacy.
Trinidad and Tobago: Belinda Maria Harris-Issac, bachelor of arts in speech communication (magna cum laude).

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