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Louisiana Tech’s winter quarter commencement exercises were held Feb. 26, with diplomas awarded to 349 graduates.
Commencement marked the close of winter quarter activities at the university, with spring quarter classes to begin March 2.
Graduates — listed by state, city and degree — are as follows:
Alabama
Owens Crossing — Geneva Kahealani Ellingson, master of arts in teaching.
Arkansas
Damascus — Courtney Clair Stewart, associate of science nursing.
El Dorado — Kimberley Clifton Bailey, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5, summa cum laude; Sarah Marie Pennison, bachelor of arts.
Little Rock — Xiaoqi Zeng, doctor of philosophy.
Magnolia — Alyssa Renae Manning, bachelor of general studies.
Russellville — Nicole Lynn Miller, associate of general studies.
California
Redondo Beach — Shalini Wunnava, doctor of business administration.
West Covina — Joseph Anthony Buchanan-Vega, master of science molecular science and nanotechnology.
Florida
Bradenton — Zachary Taylor, bachelor of science.
Port St. Lucie — Erik James Beiser, master of science.
Georgia
Lawrenceville — George Fredrick Thomas, bachelor of arts.
Warner Robins — Ryan Neil Schmidt, graduate (post-baccalaureate) certificate.
Illinois
Cary — Kellyn Brooke Stewart, bachelor of science, summa cum laude.
Louisiana
Abbeville — Ashley C. Watkins, bachelor of arts.
Alexandria — Kara Lee Carraway, bachelor of science; Bryan D. Recard, bachelor of science industrial engineering; Daniel C. Scoggin, master of science engineering; Puneet Sharma, bachelor of general studies.
Arcadia — Zachary E. Skinner, associate of science nursing.
Ball — Mathew J. Lejeune, bachelor of fine arts communication design.
Bastrop — Tawana Evwett Davis, associate of science nursing; Cassandra Hubbard, bachelor of science; Tina Nicole Miles, master of arts in teaching; Hunter J. Simmons, bachelor of science; Jennifer Nicole Stokes, master of arts in teaching.
Baton Rouge — Jasmine N. Brown, bachelor of science; Brent R. Lax, bachelor of general studies; Caroline Elizabeth Smith, graduate (post-baccalaureate) certificate.
Benton — Sarah M. Font, bachelor of science, cum laude; Heather Neal Gunter, master of arts in teaching; Rachel D. Hall, bachelor of science.
Bernice — Penny Sullivan Andrews, master of arts in teaching; Lucas D. Atkinson, graduate (post-baccalaureate) certificate; Casey A. Darden, bachelor of science medical technology; Shando D. Montgomery, bachelor of general studies.
Bossier City — Phillip N. Brown, master of arts counseling and guidance; Malinda K. Campbell, bachelor of science; Austin Matthew Chewning, bachelor of science; Lauren E. Christy, bachelor of science, summa cum laude; Kasi Marie Cotton, bachelor of arts English education grades 6-12; John L. Donelson, bachelor of general studies, summa cum laude; Joseph G. Ford, bachelor of arts; Tonya Rene’ Gill, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5; Chelsea Kay Gillam, bachelor of science; Candiss M. Hamric, associate of science nursing; Arinthea Dominec Haynes, bachelor of science medical technology; Calli A. Henry, bachelor of general studies; Ashley Elizabeth Hensley, master of arts in teaching; Carla Antoinette James-Rogers, master of health informatics; Marlin L. Jerome, master of arts; Joshua Johnson, associate of general studies; Michael Johnson, bachelor of general studies; Christopher J. Maranto, bachelor of science, magna cum laude; Jaimee Bullock Mercer, master of education; Micaela K. Mills, associate of science nursing; Timothy Eric Mueller, bachelor of science; Brandi L. Peterson, associate of science nursing; Rebecca Claire Rentz, associate of science nursing; Allison Lousteau Ritchie, master of arts counseling and guidance; Celeste N. Sanders, bachelor of arts, summa cum laude; Shelley Scripture, bachelor of general studies, cum laude; Paige R. Smith, master of science; Raquila-d’nai Smith, master of arts counseling and guidance; Timothy Andrew Smith, master of professional accountancy; Sherry Todd, bachelor of general studies; Tara M. Tracy, bachelor of general studies; Unyime Samuel Udoko, bachelor of science medical technology; Corey D. Wells, bachelor of general studies; Sandra D. Wilson, associate of science nursing.
Brusly — Trencia Maraina Richardson, bachelor of science.
Calhoun — Margaret Kathryn Creel, associate of science nursing; Melinda Carol Humble, bachelor of science; Jenny Leigh Tilley, associate of science nursing.
Castor — Micah Wade Bougues, master of arts in teaching.
Choudrant — Jessica Lynn Barnes, associate of science nursing; Brittany Danielle Bridges, bachelor of science; Morgan Ruth Colvin, associate of science nursing, honors; Heather N. Dugdale, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Lesley Anne Dugdale, bachelor of science; Kristina Boyd Kassab, master of education; Keeley Claire Odom, associate of science nursing; Wendy R. Pesnell, associate of science nursing; Rachel King Spillers, associate of science nursing.
Columbia — Megan Nichole Rogers, master of arts in teaching.
Cotton Valley — Joshua A. Dehart, bachelor of science health and physical education.
Covington — Matthew T. Powers, bachelor of science; Olivia S. Warner, associate of science nursing.
Delhi — Deidre Diane Craig, master of arts in teaching.
Denham Springs — Joseph Sim Chustz, bachelor of science.
Deville — Mary Jane Templeton, master of arts counseling and guidance.
Downsville — Fabian Zsade’ Simmons, bachelor of science.
Dubach — Reggie J. Bozeman, bachelor of science; Kristi Herrera Dunn, associate of science nursing; Heather Elizabeth Humble, associate of science nursing; Suzette Solomon Stroud, master of arts in teaching.
Dubberly — Julie Stewart Msangi, master of arts in teaching.
Elm Grove — Mason S. Troquille, bachelor of science forestry.
Eros — Bonnie Savanna Ferguson, bachelor of science; Chanda Wheat Harbor, bachelor of general studies; Nicholas A. Wheelis, bachelor of science.
Evans — Austin Glenn Kalenda, bachelor of science electrical engineering technology.
Farmerville — Ritchey Von Albritton, bachelor of science electrical engineering technology; Lindsey Marie Punchard, associate of science nursing.
Grambling — Cornelius Larome Dunaway, master of arts in teaching; Brian Keith Henry, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion.
Greenwell Springs — Steven R. Sliger II, bachelor of science.
Haughton — Chelsea T. Blakely, master of business administration; Katelyn Amber Britt, bachelor of science, magna cum laude; George Anthony Daves, master of arts counseling and guidance; Brittany Lewis Davis, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5, cum laude; Richard Lynn Dean, bachelor of science; Kristi Nicole Fortmann, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5, cum laude; Steven J. Gullatt, bachelor of science; Angela Christina Mann, master of arts counseling and guidance; Ashley Nichole Pfanner, master of arts in teaching; Caleb A. Phillips, associate of science nursing; Leslie Borst Raley, bachelor of science early/elementary education grades pre-k-3; Ashley M. Townsend, bachelor of science, magna cum laude; Brandon Patrick Townsend, associate of science nursing.
Haynesville — Haley Danielle Speer, bachelor of science early/elementary education grades pre-k-3.
Homer — Lainey Alyse Heckel, associate of science nursing, honors; Melissa Kay Hylan, bachelor of science.
Jena — Brianna D. Ainsworth, associate of science nursing.
Jonesboro — Theresa Maureen Fauchere, bachelor of arts; Robbie Andrew Siadek, bachelor of science, magna cum laude.
Keithville — Tamika Bennett, bachelor of general studies; Brent Jecori Latin, bachelor of science; Sandy Rene Rodriguez, bachelor of general studies; Lisa Michelle Wilson, associate of general studies.
Kenner — Christopher Michael Tusch, bachelor of arts; Emily Walker, bachelor of science.
Lafayette — Laura Anne Smith, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5.
Lake Charles — Casey J. Cascio, bachelor of science, summa cum laude; Sarah Deroche, bachelor of arts; Ryan Hamilton Foster, bachelor of arts; Paul A. Sims, bachelor of science.
Marion — Gregory Louis Medlin, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion, magna cum laude.
Metairie — Brian E. Bellocq, bachelor of arts, summa cum laude; Melody Sahuque, associate of science nursing.
Minden — Kenneth Todd Aulds, master of education; Tanika Janeen Black, associate of science nursing; Andrew J. Blell, bachelor of science; Leslie Ann Brent, master of education; Stephanie Michelle Cox, bachelor of general studies; Mark Anthony Crabtree, master of arts in teaching; Jessica Lynn Daigle, bachelor of science middle school education grades 4-8 math/science; Emily Jimmerson Hunt, master of arts in teaching; Joshua O’donnell Hunt, master of arts in teaching; Arthur David Martin, bachelor of general studies; Kelsey R. McConnell, master of arts; Andrew M. Pendergrass, bachelor of science; Catherine Ragsdale Tucker, associate of science nursing.
Monroe — Leterrius D. Carter, bachelor of arts; Chastity Delicia Chadwick, associate of science nursing, honors; Debbie Jean Chunn, master of health informatics; Kari Counselman, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5 and special education; Shalandra R. Cyrus, bachelor of science; Christy L. Duncan, bachelor of science; Allyne Blanche Hollis, bachelor of science; Shari Mitchell Jackson, associate of science nursing; Beverly Ebunoluwa Lapite, master of arts in teaching; Corisma Shae’nell Robinson, master of science molecular science and nanotechnology; Amber Nicole Saunders, master of arts in teaching; Amy Herlevic Weaver, master of education.
Natchitoches — Robert J. Harris, bachelor of arts.
New Roads — Todd J. Castleberry, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion.
Oak Grove — Dustin R. Duff, master of arts in teaching.
Oakdale — Roger L. Christian Jr., bachelor of science.
Opelousas — Chasity Monte’ James, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion.
Pineville — Nichelle Denae Malveaux, master of business administration; Robbie L. Setliff, bachelor of science; Tara L. Spruill, master of business administration.
Princeton — Hannah Clark Hayes, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion, magna cum laude.
Quitman — Miranda Lane Bennett, associate of science nursing; Frank Doles Boone, master of science; Samantha Nicole Horn, bachelor of arts, cum laude; James Robert Smith, associate of science nursing.
Ringgold — Jeremy L. Fisher, bachelor of science.
Ruston — Alex K. Arnold, bachelor of arts; Oluseyi Ashaolu, bachelor of science; Kate Banks, associate of science nursing; Eisha N. Bates, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Madhukar Beema, master of science manufacturing systems engineering; Paul C. Bengel, master of business administration; Alberto Bermudez, bachelor of science; Mitchell Dean Best, bachelor of science, cum laude; Benjamin James Bradshaw, bachelor of arts; Holly Bond Branch, bachelor of science; Brent Wayne Causey, bachelor of arts; Chaitanya Chainam, master of science engineering; Joel Chamberlain, master of business administration; Sarat Pavan Chatrati, master of science computer science; Szu-ling Chen, master of science engineering; David E. Cossey, master of science; Crystal Robinson Ehrhard, master of arts in teaching; Adam Ryan Farris, bachelor of science health and physical education; Aven L. Flanagan, bachelor of science; Donchunte L. Foster, bachelor of science; Romaric Mbe Fotso, bachelor of science; Shavonne Anglea Garner, master of education; Omar Subhi Ghojel, master of science engineering; Zhongcheng Gong, master of science engineering; Prajwol Gopali, bachelor of science; Christopher Scott Gray, associate of science nursing, honors; Geurin Mizell Grigsby, bachelor of arts; Shanti Gurung, associate of science nursing; Erin Lynn Haifley, bachelor of science, magna cum laude; Candace Janelle Harris, bachelor of science; Gerald H. Harris, bachelor of arts; Jennifer L. Harris, master of arts; April Lynn Haulcy, associate of science nursing; Dustin K. Henderson, bachelor of science; Marcus D. Hicks, bachelor of science; Brooke Fuller Hoefler, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5 and special, cum laude; Kyle M. Hogan, bachelor of arts; Md Hossain, master of science; Chitra Jeyasankar, master of science engineering; Tom Jibu John, master of science manufacturing systems engineering; Emily Anne Johnson, bachelor of science; Carolyn Hicks Jones, graduate (post-baccalaureate) certificate; Alem Masresha Kassa, master of science engineering and technology management; Krystal Mary Keenan, associate of science nursing; Jordan Lewell Kincannon, bachelor of arts; Floyd Albert Knox, bachelor of science; Krishna Karthik Koilada, master of science engineering; Sangeetha Swarna  Krishnamurthy, master of science molecular science and nanotechnology; Ajay Krishna Lanka, master of science engineering; Felipe Lardizabal, bachelor of science; Wen-hsiang Lee, master of science engineering; Lindsey Suzanne Lewis, master of arts in teaching; Timothy R. Lindsay, master of science computer science; Tiffany K. Maltee, associate of science nursing; Raja Sekharam Mannam, doctor of philosophy; Chukwuebuka Mbanugo, bachelor of science electrical engineering; Meredith Leigh Milam, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Samantha Anne Miller, bachelor of science; Ahmed Jawad Minhas, master of science engineering; Sharifa Abdulrahman Minkabo, master of science; Casey Benjamin Morgan, bachelor of arts; Amarender Narlapuram, master of science engineering; Kaleb M. Noles, bachelor of science, summa cum laude; Trey Neal Parker, bachelor of science; Sanjana Raju Penmetsa, master of science engineering; Khandaker Abir Rahman, master of science; Sridhar Reddy Rekula, master of science engineering; Casey S. Roper, bachelor of science; Michael T. Seale, bachelor of science computer science; Prajon Raj Shakya, master of science engineering; Aditya Simhachalam, master of science engineering; Jacob Tyler Simmons, bachelor of arts; Daniel J. Simonsen, master of arts; Jessica J. Sisemore, master of business administration; Daniel Denton Sorrells, master of science engineering; Devendra Suman, master of science engineering; Elmeta A. Taylor, associate of science nursing, honors; Hsuan-tzu Tseng, master of science engineering; Suneel Reddy Vanga, master of science engineering; Jane E. Wallace, master of arts in teaching; Missy N. Wallace, bachelor of arts, magna cum laude; Sean Patrick Welsh, bachelor of arts, cum laude; Katie L. Williams, master of arts in teaching; Shannon G. Williams, bachelor of arts; John Hudson Wood, bachelor of arts; Hui Wu, master of science; Yingbo Zu, master of science molecular science and nanotechnology.
Shreveport — Barret R. Baldridge, bachelor of science; Vanessa Lynne Bayton, bachelor of science, magna cum laude; Christina M. Behrens, bachelor of science; John W. Bell, associate of general studies; Brandon C. Bradford, bachelor of science electrical engineering technology; James A. Brown, master of arts; Henry Joseph Bruzeau Jr., bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Jared Scot Carter, bachelor of science construction engineering technology; Dijana Coric, bachelor of science, summa cum laude; David Ford Cromwell, bachelor of arts; Betty Butler Dias, master of education; Shannon K. Dowling, master of arts in teaching; Janey Lynn Gaston, associate of science nursing, honors; Emily Chandler Gulett, master of arts in teaching; Maurice A. Hawley IV, bachelor of science biomedical engineering; Andrew Raibourne Haynie, bachelor of science forestry; Lauren K. Head, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5, summa cum laude; Brittany Nicole Horton, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5, magna cum laude; Jacqueline Mechael Impson, master of arts counseling and guidance; Tawonna Tranell Jackson, bachelor of arts, magna cum laude; Jeffrey G. Justus, bachelor of science architectural studies; Christina Meschell Kelly, bachelor of science; Gerald Allen Krause, master of arts; Karen Lovelace, bachelor of general studies; Kinta Nicole Magee, graduate (post-baccalaureate) certificate; Hannah C. McDonald, bachelor of general studies; Dennis M. Morris, bachelor of arts; April B. Neal, associate of science nursing, honors; Lakesha Shanta Newton, master of arts in teaching; Nhung Ngoc Nguyen, bachelor of science industrial engineering, cum laude; Elizabeth D. Nyman, master of arts counseling and guidance; Kevin Roy Oliver, bachelor of general studies; Britni Ratley Pittman, master of arts counseling and guidance; Joel Glenn Roszkowski, bachelor of science; Christopher D. Simpson, bachelor of science; Frederick Kevin Weller, bachelor of general studies; Tiffany K. Williams, bachelor of arts; Brian W. Young, bachelor of general studies; Kristina Zizanovic, bachelor of science.
Sibley — Brandy Shaffer Merritt, associate of science nursing, honors.
Simsboro — Hunter Reed Pickett, bachelor of science; Cori A. Taylor, bachelor of science; Megan K. Williams, associate of science nursing.
Springhill — Lindsey Hanson Bradley, master of arts in teaching.
St. Francisville — Kristen M. Whitfield, bachelor of science.
Sterlington — Christy L. Childers, master of health informatics; Russell Andrew Hutzler, bachelor of science, cum laude.
Sulphur — Heather Castille, master of arts.
Tioga — Kensie Leann Smith, bachelor of science medical technology, cum laude.
Vivian — Lindsey Erin Boyter, bachelor of general studies.
West Monroe — Jenna Todd Barron, master of arts in teaching; Jodi Marie Beavers, associate of science nursing; Kacie Nichole Beebe, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Brittney Raye Boutwell, bachelor of science; John B. Brooks, master of business administration; Allison Leah Comeaux, master of education; Crystal M. Cunningham, associate of science nursing; Heather L. Denton, associate of science nursing; Whitney Kochakian Gilley, bachelor of science; Holly Petrus Holt, associate of science nursing; Jessica Norris Huff, master of arts in teaching; Sarah Catherine Inman, bachelor of arts; Joshua A. Kerrigan, bachelor of science; Heather Ramshur, associate of science nursing, honors; Nicholas Richardson, bachelor of science; Ashley Plunk Robinson, master of arts in teaching; Cindy Lynne Savell, associate of science nursing; Karen Dianne Sington, associate of science nursing; Casey Sloan, master of science; Lisa Diane Waters, master of science.
Winnfield — Cardell K. Morgan, bachelor of arts.
Winnsboro — Christie Fenn, master of arts in teaching; Gwendonean Jackson, master of arts in teaching.
Youngsville — Lindsey Renee Cook, bachelor of science.
Michigan
Midland — Michael P. Dessauer, doctor of philosophy.
Mississippi
Natchez — John Cody Bray, bachelor of arts; Michelle Marie Tims, bachelor of arts, magna cum laude.
Oklahoma
Afton — Kelsay Colleen Forte, bachelor of arts.
Texas
Atlanta — Robert William Gray, bachelor of science.
Austin — Bruce Wade Herman, master of health informatics.
Colleyville — Tara Kay Gavlak, master of business administration.
Coppell — Anna Claire Bovenzi, bachelor of science; Kathleen M. McCullough, master of business administration.
Denton — Ruhi Shrestha, bachelor of science medical technology, magna cum laude; Rupak Shrestha, bachelor of science.
Desoto — Amber Nicole Miles, master of arts counseling and guidance.
Euless — Subash Karki, bachelor of science.
Frisco — Stephanie A. Duddy, bachelor of science.
Houston — Richard T. Chevious, bachelor of arts; David A. Williams, bachelor of arts.
Irving — Suvan Pradhan, bachelor of science; Shishir Man Shrestha, bachelor of science.
Longview — Kristen Ann Green, associate of science nursing.
Spring — Richard M. Garcia, bachelor of science, cum laude.
Virginia
Fairfax — Theresa Allen Williams, doctor of philosophy.
Glen Allen — Anand Swaroop Nemmi, master of science engineering