Kyle S. Templin ('00)
The hard work's no act
"It is a wonderful experience to bring to life a character that was once just a figment of someone's imagination and words on a piece of paper."
Mary "KK" Kite Norman ('67)
“The Judge of Love” loves her work
"I have probably married over 200 couples on Valentine's Day through the years..."
George Melvin "Mel" Barney ('51)
Well-traveled engineer, author, inventor
"Determination and persistence is more important than IQ."
Debbie Primeaux Williamson (’85, ’86)
Still a crowd favorite
"Be willing to give up what is good for what is best."
Faith Jenkins (’99)
Pretty good
"Competing in the Miss America system helped shape me into who I am today."
Stanley Nelson (’77)
The journalistic courage of a Pulitzer Prize finalist
"...justice is precious, and we all share responsibility for what happens in our communities."
Karen Rothell (’06)
Good counsel
"Everyone has something to offer to your experience: absorb it and use it!"
Bill Jones (’69)
A Jones of all trades
"Tech has served my family and friends very well over the generations."
Don Landry (’66)
Author of a knockout
"I never felt that I was going to work. I was going to teach young men and coach a great sport."
Emily Doan Howell (’06, ’09)
Called to teach
"I have something to contribute; I must begin where I am; I must move forward."
Rebecca Joan Selby (’99)
Never underestimate life’s logistics
"You never know what life has in store for you."
Joe E. Lewis (’91, ’95)
There’s Joe’s business; it’s show business!
"Learn from everyone you meet."
Kenn Kotara (’90, ’93)
Drawn to be an artist
“Everything I read, think about and see informs my creative muse.”
Jenee’ Jordan (Senior, ’12)
Giving prosthetics a hand
“…I knew biomedical engineering was where I needed to be to accomplish the goals I had set for myself.”
Peter Q. John (’94)
A Marine and pilot takes to the “other” air.
“I learned to believe in myself at Tech.”
John “Corey” Whaley(’06)
Has he got a story for you…
“Be humble, but don’t ever doubt your writing skills. If you’re good, own it.”
Elise Baughman High (’94)
This entertainer’s ‘on a role’
“Live life intentionally. Be intentional in everything you do.”
C. Michael Neely (’88)
The special effects of determination
“… being able to make a living doing what you love is its own reward.”
Amy Rogers Talley ('94)
She “hearts” superromances
“I refused to give up on my dream.”
Matthew Napoli ('04)
Safety and reason on a nuclear level
“One of my most memorable work experiences was being called to the Situation Room of the White House to ‘defend a position.’”
Bonalyn Nelson Boyd ('91)
An “All-Star” Bulldog
“Have faith and be who you were meant to be…”
Cathie Beck ('90)
“Cheap,” but not easy
“The bulldog on a bone -- unflappable persistence -- is the thing most don't have. So have it!”
Christie Cheatham Stanley ('97)
Milking a Tech education
“Seize the day and take every opportunity in and out of the classroom to learn all you can.”
Vickie Flanders ('90)
Helping Students Make Life Add Up
“I get some kind of ‘pat on the back’ from a student every day. I don't know of any other job with such a reward.”
Jude Landry ('03, '06)
Young Gun Having Fun
“Find your passion…and pursue it without reservation.”
Jack Armstrong ('74)
They’re Chirping Our Song!
“…none of us should miss a chance to talk about all the positive things and all the new things we have going on at Tech.”
Kix Brooks ('78)
Still Giving Us Some Kix
“The older I get, the more I appreciate my school and realize how much I love it…”
Joe Brown ('82)
Drumming Up Success
“All of our instructors were successful musicians and great instructors and gave us all a sense that we could do what ever we set our minds to do.”
Richard Oxner (’87)
Flying and Fighting
“Seek to understand the root of the problems, not just the symptoms.”
Kelvin Cochran ('04)
Still Putting Out Fires
"It’s never too late to go back, and you’re never too old to go to Louisiana Tech University."
Melvin Lars ('75)
Making Futures Bright
“Be able to look yourself in your ‘mental face’ and know that you did what you came to college to do.”
Louis Bonnette ('63)
Calling the Shots
“I have covered and written about some of the best in the nation. I really enjoy the writing of a story.”
Carl G. Mayer (’77)
Where there’s a Goodwill, there’s a way
“It is a place that presents endless opportunities for our employees, for the clients we serve and for me personally.”
Suzanne Stinson (’81, ’88, ’92, ’94)
A Call to Order
“Forgive and never burn bridges. You only hurt yourself by harboring negative feelings.”
Gary A. Moore ('73, '74)
A Tech Asset
“I want to stay active and productive and continue to serve our clients as long as I am able.”
Stacy Conville ('98)
Medic on a Mission
“Every choice you make has a consequence, so choose wisely.”
Charles Gandy ('55)
Intelligence Report
“Be willing to take a menial job, but do it within the environment of the ultimate job you want.”
Elton Calhoun ('69)
Man of steel
"Knowledge has the power to transform one's life and open opportunities that one can not imagine."
Charles Carnahan ('77)
On a mission
"...knowledge has the power to transform one's life and open opportunities that one can not imagine..."
Tony Boutte ('82)
Hitting a high note
"Be open-minded and relish a challenge!"
Raymond Hicks ('71)
Retired - but still working, still educating
"...don't be afraid to ask for help..."
Pat Cobb ('81)
A doctor in the 'Dawg house
"Premed students are a toxic mix of stress, obsessive behavior and self-doubt, all fueled by large doses of caffeine."
Brian Crawford ('02)
One of Tech's 'Chief' graduates
"Ability is what you are capable of doing.
Motivation determines what you do.
Attitude determines how well you do it."
Maribel Tuten Childress ('90)
'Principal' principal
"Go above and beyond in every opportunity you get..."
Martie Cordaro ('98)
A 'Royal' Dawg
"Persevere through all hardships as they too shall pass..."
Jason Barton ('96)
'33Miles' from Tech
"I just want to create music that moves peoples' hearts."
Michelle Dawson ('99)
Bioengineering Success
"Take school seriously and follow your dreams."
Chris Daniel ('99)
Legal Eagle
"Try not to sweat the small stuff."
Michael Robinson ('67)
High Energy
"As a kid, I used to like to blow things up."
Chris Donner ('00)
Rave Review
"Try to learn as much as you can."
Michael Pennison ('05)
Fighting Cancer, Cell by Cell
"You can do anything if you're willing to work hard."
Julie Miller ('05)
On the Scene with Seventeen
"Ask for what you want."
Bill Peterson ('90)
Full Court Press
"Never, never, never give up!"
