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Louisiana Tech’s winter quarter commencement exercises were held March 6, with diplomas awarded to 316 graduates.

Commencement marked the close of winter quarter activities at the university, with spring quarter classes to begin March 10.

Area graduates — listed by state, parish, city and degree — are as follows:

Arkansas

Benton — Wesley Alan Alford, master of arts; Cory L. Lynch, bachelor of science construction engineering technology.

Bryant — Jonathan D. Chadwick, bachelor of science.

El Dorado — Aimie E. Albritton, associate of science nursing; Joshua S. Zylks, bachelor of science, summa cum laude.

Fordyce — Elizabeth B. Harris, bachelor of science.

Junction City — Justin Heath Wilson, bachelor of science.

Murfreesboro — Jordan A. Hollenbach, bachelor of science.

Norphlet — Lauren N. Turner, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion.

California

Covina — Srinivasulu Reddy Kapa, master of science engineering.

Lake Elsinore — Donae’ Lee, bachelor of general studies.

Orange — Jason Edward Howard, master of science engineering.

West Covina — Joseph Anthony Buchanan-Vega, master of science.

Colorado

Highlands Ranch — Mark S. Volk Jr., master of arts.

Florida

Mary Esther — Alice Marie Malcolm, bachelor of general studies.

Melbourne — Daphne Yvette Soto, bachelor of general studies, magna cum laude.

Illinois

Lincolnwood — Silky Abbott, master of science engineering.

Kansas

Garden City — Rishal Chandra Kant, bachelor of science.

Kiowa — Christopher Randall Kersten, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion.

Louisiana

Abbeville — Keith Wayne Plowden, master of business administration.

Abita Springs — Nicole Elaine Fairburn, bachelor of science, magna cum laude.

Alexandria — Grayson K. Close, bachelor of science; Marshall H. Loeffler, master of business administration; Shewanda Welch Powell, bachelor of arts; Ashley P. Tatum, bachelor of science; Mallory K. Tatum, bachelor of arts; Corwin L. Washington, bachelor of science.

Atlanta — Patricia L. Lashley, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion.

Ball — Alisa M. Brasseux, master of business administration.

Bastrop — Jerry Wayne Lingefelt III, bachelor of science, United States Army.

Baton Rouge — Christina Grace Gregory, bachelor of arts; Meredith L. Hicks, bachelor of science; Jason S. Sessions, bachelor of science health and physical education. 

Belcher — William Bradley Johnston, associate of general studies, distinction.

Benton — Matt Philip Edmunds, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Elizabeth Farrington, master of education; David C. Hertlein Jr., bachelor of science; Heather Marie Kent, associate of general studies; Kirkland R. Parnell, bachelor of fine arts communication design; Kelly Ray, graduate (post-baccalaureate) certificate.

Bossier City — Charles Lamar Alsobrook III, bachelor of general studies; Amy Horton Bullock, master of arts counseling and guidance; Jessica Lynne Cox, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5; Guienne Latar Dinkins, master of education; Geoff Edward Freeman, bachelor of science; Lauren Lee Frizzell, associate of science nursing, distinction; Jessica Suzanne Haley, bachelor of science; Mechelle D. Harris, master of arts in teaching; Veneshia I. Jones, bachelor of science; Dany L. Martin, master of business administration; Phyllisia Monique Mason-hollins, master of education; Wynn George Nugent Jr., master of arts; Luis Antonio Pacheco, bachelor of general studies; Brent J. Procell, bachelor of science; Amy Ryan, bachelor of general studies; Odette Marie Smith, master of arts counseling and guidance; Adam Glen Spoor, bachelor of general studies; Misti Rhea Tubbs, bachelor of science early/elementary education grades pre-K-3; June Theall Valeton, master of education; Avery D. Wade, bachelor of arts; Joshua Alexander Wolf, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion.

Calhoun — Seth Nathan Arrant, bachelor of arts; Donald P. Johnson, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Jared Ryan Little, bachelor of arts educational services; James G. Wilkerson, bachelor of science.

Castor — Kristen L. Cloud, bachelor of science early/elementary education grades pre-K-3; Reba E. McCoy, bachelor of science.

Chatham — Chelsea Brook Johnson, associate of science nursing, honors.

Choudrant — Seth Brody Hay, bachelor of science; Tiffany Lorin Hollis, bachelor of science; Lasonia Sowers Manning, master of education; Ashley D. Miers, bachelor of arts; Melissa Ann Savage, master of arts counseling and guidance.

Clayton — Christine Michelle Anderson, bachelor of science.

Columbia — John M. Rowland, bachelor of science, summa cum laude.

Coushatta — Trista K. Anderson, bachelor of science; Michael Ruff Garrett, bachelor of science, summa cum laude; Adrian D. Logan, bachelor of science; Rachel Elizabeth Long, bachelor of science.

Covington — Amanda C. Carley, master of arts in teaching; Nathan Lavon Welch, bachelor
of science, cum laude.

Delhi — Patrick D. Chapman, bachelor of science.

Denham Springs — Judson Grey Stevens, bachelor of science nanosystems engineering.

DeRidder — Brennan A. Manuel, bachelor of science; Alexis Elizabeth Stephens, associate of science nursing, honors.

Deville — Jill Paul Chwatal, master of business administration; Mary Jane Templeton, graduate (post-baccalaureate) certificate 

Donaldsonville — Alex M. Richard, bachelor of arts.

Downsville — Joshua F. Hammons, bachelor of science computer science; Jonathan Lee Matthews, bachelor of science.

Dry Prong — Melissa Anne Brister, bachelor of science; Sherri L. Transier, doctor of philosophy.

Dubach — William Thomas Graham, bachelor of arts; Jordan E. Whitard, associate of science nursing.

Effie — Scott D. Belgard, master of arts.

Elm Grove — Tammy L. Hall, master of education.

Farmerville — Cash Elliot Frazier, bachelor of arts; Robyn A. Taylor, associate of science nursing.

Fort Necessity — Ross G. Kincaid, master of arts.

Glenmora — Meredith Monroe Nessmith, bachelor of science, magna cum laude.

Hammond — Jeanine Lynn Edgecombe, bachelor of science biology education grades 6-12.

Harvey — Kiersten A. Martin, bachelor of fine arts communication design.

Haughton — Felicia D. Beene, bachelor of science; Stephanie Ann Clark, bachelor of general studies; Marnie Heather Fierro, master of arts counseling and guidance; Stephanie Lynn Gobert, master of education; Celena Jones, bachelor of general studies; Stephanie Tolbert Kennon, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5; Sarah Dee Rhein, bachelor of science; Brian D. Schutza, bachelor of fine arts photography; Lauren E. Sessions, bachelor of science early elementary education grades pre-k-3; Amber L. Walker, bachelor of general studies; Lillie Michelle Wallingsford, master of education.

Haynesville — Monisha D. Bell, bachelor of science; Sutton Parker Lewis, bachelor of arts.

Heflin — John Clifton Matthews, doctor of philosophy.

Hessmer — Samantha Lynn Smith, graduate (post-baccalaureate) certificate.

Jena — Ashley E. Purvis, bachelor of science medical technology.

Jennings — Draylan Jamal Gant, bachelor of science; Tomica Henderson, master of arts counseling and guidance.

Jonesboro — Stephanie Jill Aldy, associate of science nursing; Bethany Brianne Coker, bachelor of science; Cathryn Elizabeth Delaney, bachelor of science early/elementary education Grades p; Kermetria Tharess McMurry, master of arts in teaching.

Keithville — Lisa Stewart Elliott, master of arts counseling and guidance; Whitney Michelle Shepherd, bachelor of science 

La Place — Timothy Glen Byrd, bachelor of science, magna cum laude; Kristin Elizabeth Falterman, bachelor of science.

Lafayette — Gabriel J. Merced, bachelor of science.

Lake Charles — David James McGuirt, bachelor of arts.

Luling — Nathan David Duplantis, master of arts.

Mandeville — Shane Magee, bachelor of science.

Marrero — Kwame’ J. Jordan, bachelor of arts.

Metairie — Louis Anthony Corpora III, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Keith David Randazzo, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion.

Minden — Melissa Bogues Allen, bachelor of general studies; Holli L. Beard, bachelor of science medical technology; Jessica Pearce Carter, bachelor of arts; Cheryl Dixon, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5 and special education; Brittany Owen, bachelor of science; Britney N. Pullman, associate of science nursing, honors.

Monroe — Judy Dianne Hill, bachelor of fine arts studio, magna cum laude; Dustin Tyler Strickland, associate of science nursing; Joseph A. Thomas, master of business administration; April Dianne Woods, bachelor of science medical technology.

New Orleans — Riyadh Saleh Abdulhadi, bachelor of science electrical engineering technology.

Oakdale — Daniel R. Rush, master of business administration.

Pineville — Casey Michele Ardoin, bachelor of arts; Blake Anthony Cifelli, bachelor of science, magna cum laude; Joel J. Koncinsky, bachelor of science; Traci C. O’brien, master of business administration; Kevin Kolton Perkins, bachelor of fine arts communication design, cum laude.

Prairieville — Lauren E. Shoff, bachelor of arts.

Rayville — Everly Taylor Harrell, bachelor of general studies; Vanessa Calhoun Wilson, master of business administration.

Ruston — Md Ashraful Alam, master of science engineering; Prashant Arasanagi, master of science engineering; Michelle R. Bell, master of science; Surya Chaitanya Bingi, master of science computer science; Zachary P. Binns, master of business administration; Rakesh Reddy Bobbili, master of science engineering; Eric Neil Broaddus, master of science engineering; Wesley Tyler Cavin, bachelor of science; Florence Marie Cazenave, master of business administration; Lei Chen, master of business administration; Himanshu Chhetri, bachelor of science computer science; Katie Abbott Cotton, bachelor of fine arts communication design; Kathleen M. Crawford, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Richard S. Crise, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Manoj Darimadugu, master of science engineering; Lauren E. Driscoll, bachelor of arts; Anthony L. Dunlop, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5; Katelyn Anne Earle, bachelor of arts; Amanda R. Farris, bachelor of science medical technology; Wu Feng, doctor of philosophy; Ross E. Frazier, bachelor of science, magna cum laude; Victoria I. Garcia, bachelor of arts; Sandeep Guduru, master of science engineering; Dolma Gurung, bachelor of science medical technology; Thomas Friedbert Hahn, master of science; Yonas S. Haile, bachelor of science; Peace Chinomso Ibole, bachelor of science; Endy K. Ifeanyi, master of science engineering and technology management; Krishnachaitanya Inturi, master of science computer science; Adejoke Omolade Jagunna, bachelor of science, summa cum laude; Jericho David Jones, bachelor of science; Johnathan C. Jones, master of arts in teaching; Steven James Jordan, bachelor of arts; Kiran Kumar Katkuri, master of science engineering; Dheeraj Kondapaneni, master of science engineering; Sunita Maharjan, bachelor of science, magna cum laude; Jackson Pyburn Matthews, bachelor of science, cum laude; Megan Dawn Medine, bachelor of science early/elementary education grades pre-K-3; Sarah K. Meyer, bachelor of arts; Latosha Jackson Mollette, associate of science nursing; Dayanand Musham, master of science engineering; Truong M. Nguyen, bachelor of fine arts communication design; Shenghua Ni, doctor of philosophy; Afolabi Olomola, master of science computer science; Mario D. Outley, bachelor of arts; Meggie A. Price, bachelor of arts, magna cum laude; Narasimha V. Ravi satya surya, master of science engineering; Bryce Benjamin Reeder, bachelor of science; Monika Arlinda Richardson, bachelor of science; Kristi L. Roberson, bachelor of science; Loran M. Roberts, master of arts counseling and guidance; Magnum Rolle, bachelor of arts; Rachel L. Rowe, master of arts in teaching; Kristina Lindley Rust, bachelor of fine arts photography; Amber Ryals, associate of science nursing; Pingal Raj Sapkota, bachelor of science electrical engineering; James E. Sehon, bachelor of science; Riti Sharma, bachelor of science medical technology, cum laude; Manoj Shivaram, master of science engineering and technology management; Lindsay Smith, bachelor of science; Samantha Jo Sparks, associate of science nursing; Julia Burt Summersgill, bachelor of science; Shantan Talla, master of science engineering; Kristen Mccartney Telford, master of education; Megan E. Till, master of science; Roy V. Tomlinson, bachelor of science; Gowtham Nadh Tummala, master of science engineering; Misti Harrington Walker, master of science; Matthew Stephen Warmack, associate of science nursing; Ansley Joy Whittington, bachelor of science early/elementary education grades pre-k-3, cum laude; Jordan K. Wiggins, bachelor of general studies; Jessi N. Williams, master of arts; Meghan E. Zettlemoyer, bachelor of science.

Sarepta — Rachel N. Dunn, bachelor of science, summa cum laude.

Shreveport — Dorcas Campbell Alexander, master of arts counseling and guidance; Jason Matthew Bachman, bachelor of general studies; Marby Smith Barker, doctor of education leadership; Ebonye Alaina Beene, bachelor of arts; Amanda L. Bertrand, associate of science nursing; Kajuana T. Bias, bachelor of general studies; Sara Vyvian Blanchard, bachelor of fine arts studio; Joann Henderson Brittentine, bachelor of general studies; Patricia Ann Carr, master of arts counseling and guidance; Ashley L. Everage, bachelor of arts, cum laude; Lapeace Dione Fuggins, bachelor of general studies; Emily Grace Gauci, associate of general studies, honors; Charris Elise Glass, master of arts in teaching; Joel Mitchell Hall, bachelor of science; Raylie Mcdonald Hardy, master of business administration; Courtney A. Harrison, bachelor of arts, magna cum laude; Clare E. Haynie, bachelor of science, summa cum laude; Joseph Robert Hernandez, bachelor of science; Christiana Lynnette Hill, master’s; Robert Craig Kennedy, master of arts counseling and guidance; Tarik J. King, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Kendra D. Ladell, bachelor of general studies; Chenma Losang, bachelor of science medical technology, summa cum laude; Rebecca Michelle Niebel, master of arts; Margaret Grace Norris, bachelor of science; James A. Opie, bachelor of science health and physical education; Kathryn C. Patrick, bachelor of arts; Nadine Maria Phillips, master of arts counseling and guidance; Lindsey Fenton Schoolfield, master of education; Kevin V. Sims, bachelor of arts; Ann Burton Stowell, graduate (post-baccalaureate) certificate; James B. Strain, bachelor of arts; Linda F. Thomas, master of arts counseling and guidance; Matthew James Watson, bachelor of general studies; Alex C. Wenum, bachelor of science; William D. Wheeler, bachelor of science electrical engineering technology.

Simsboro — Angela C. Campbell, bachelor of arts; Randy Aaron Grigsby, bachelor of arts; Thomas Wade Upshaw, bachelor of science.

Slidell — Rachel Marie Dupont, bachelor of science, magna cum laude; Gus Edward Laggner, bachelor of science, cum laude; Rebekah Anne Sebastian, bachelor of science, magna cum laude.

Spearsville — Whitney Rhodes, bachelor of science, magna cum laude.

Springhill — Lauren N. Haygood, bachelor of arts; Wacey C. Taylor, bachelor of science.

St Martinville — Jonathan M. Zeno, bachelor of arts.

Stonewall — Brittany Leigh Bounds, associate of science nursing.

Sulphur — Mary A. Burkhalter, bachelor of science.

Walker — Kayla Renee Blount, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5, summa cum laude.

West Monroe — Amanda D. Book, master of professional accountancy; Emily Kaylyn Carver, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5, magna cum laude; Ashley Elizabeth Davidson, bachelor of arts; Aubrey Skye Fowler, master of education; Amanda M. Futch, bachelor of science; Abby Denise Gardner, bachelor of science, magna cum laude; Walter Phillip Hendry, master of business administration; Eric Michael Hotard, bachelor of general studies; Rebecca L. Johnson, associate of science nursing; Sylvia Kristen Justus, associate of science nursing; Rebecca Frost Lenard, associate of science nursing; Jordan Bolton McWilliams, bachelor of science; Irene T. Meade, master of education; Aaron Kyle Nettles, associate of science nursing; Courtney Laine Prewitt, bachelor of science; Sean C. Ryan, bachelor of science, cum laude; Kristen Marie Sandifer, associate of science nursing; Lynanne Marie Williams, master of arts counseling and guidance.

Woodworth — Christopher M. Juneau, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion, cum laude; Cody James McCauley, bachelor of science.

Youngsville — Allyson Fussell Glasgow, bachelor of general studies.

New Jersey

Edison — Kanthi Pinnamaraju, master of science; Pranitha Vangala, master of science engineering.

New York

New York — Obinna Onyewuchukwu Obilo, master of science engineering and technology management 

Ohio

Cincinnati — Toria Miles, bachelor of science, cum laude.

Lewis Center — Kami Renee Moore, master of arts counseling and guidance.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City — Sudha Kiran Gaddigopula, master of science engineering.

Tom — Klark R. Kent, master of business administration.

Texas

Austin — Melissa D. Mason, associate of science nursing, honors.

Fort Worth — Haley Britt Langston, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion.

Garland — Adam Keith Linwood, bachelor of arts.

Gilmer — Kristina Alexandra Thomas, bachelor of science, cum laude.

Irving — Christopher L. Benard, master of business administration.

Jasper — William Allen Alvis, bachelor of science.

Katy — Jason M. Decaire, bachelor of science.

Keller — Lyndsey L. McIlwain, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion.

Kilgore — Robert Lon Roberts, bachelor of arts.

Marietta — Ashley Gaston, master of arts.

Mesquite — Teronka Spivey, bachelor of arts.

Plano — Leon Rohan Pinto, master of science engineering.

San Antonio — Leah N. Sanchez, bachelor of science.

Spring — Jessica Delane Kirby, bachelor of arts.

Texarkana — Matthew Garrett Combs, bachelor of arts.

Utah

Highland — Stefyn Kathleen Bearnson, bachelor of arts.

Provo — Chelsea Anne Woodger, graduate (post-baccalaureate) certificate.

Virginia

Ashburn — Krithika Bhuvaneshwar, master of science engineering.

Virginia Beach — Courtney E. Moore, bachelor of science.

Wisconsin

Marshfield — Jacki King, master’s.

West Virginia

Morgantown — Subhra Sankar Nag, master of science molecular science and nanotechnology

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