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Louisiana Tech’s fall quarter commencement exercises were held Nov. 17, with diplomas awarded to 326 graduates. Commencement marked the close of fall quarter activities at the university, with winter quarter classes to begin Nov. 28. Area graduates — listed by parish, city and degree — are as follows:
Arkansas
Camden
Shamoya De’sha Green, bachelor of science
 
Crossett
Scott C. Odom, bachelor of science electrical engineering
 
Strong
Emily Makala Poole, bachelor of science
 
California
Escondido
Patricia Chatelain Avallone, associate of general studies
 
Florida
Cantonment
Taylor L. Cates, bachelor of science
 
Winter Haven
Ching-Chang Kuo, doctor of philosophy; Cheng Zhang, doctor of philosophy
 
Georgia
Gainesville
Chelsea Lee Lange, master of arts in teaching
 
Illinois
Bloomington
Wu Chen, doctor of philosophy
 
Custer Park
Gabryel Kathleen Ording, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion
 
Indiana
Granger
Rebecca Alyse Leo, bachelor of fine arts studio
 
Kansas
Olathe
Ashley Marie Dunlap, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5
 
Louisiana
Alexandria
Katelyn Michelle Burnaman, bachelor of science; Chase M. Guidry, bachelor of science forestry
 
Arcadia
Jordan M. Newlen, bachelor of science
 
Athens
Kelsey Michelle Powell, bachelor of arts
 
Barksdale Air Force Base
Melody Cheree Thompson, bachelor of general studies
 
Bastrop
Charles Rodney Dew, bachelor of fine arts communication design; Thomas Samuel Dew, graduate certificate; Christopher D. Hayes, graduate certificate
 
Baton Rouge
Natalie Anne Chiles, bachelor of science; Amelia Margaret Day, bachelor of arts
 
Benton
Jerrona Owen Campbell, bachelor of general studies; Samantha Lee Duggan, bachelor of arts; John Curtis Morgan, bachelor of arts
 
Bernice
Theresa Diane Pelfrey, doctor of education education leadership
 
Bienville
Melissa Jo Cherry, bachelor of science
 
Bossier City
Lee Marvin Adams, Jr., bachelor of science mechanical engineering; Andrea Michelle Benton, bachelor of arts social studies education grades 6-12; Treg W. Buckner, associate of general studies; Brittany Cash, master of arts counseling and guidance; Cody G. Causey, bachelor of science construction engineering technology; Earl L. Creagh, master of arts counseling and guidance; Lauren M. Edwards, bachelor of science; Heather Nicole Evans, bachelor of general studies; Robert C. Gallant, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5; Justin Glenn Gootee, bachelor of arts; Denver M. Green, bachelor of general studies; Robert W. Jones, bachelor of arts; Warren S. Kempf, bachelor of science; Jonathan C. Marshall, bachelor of general studies; Mallory A. Mills, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5; Tiffany Rachelle Mogridge, bachelor of general studies; Amber M. Navarro, master of arts counseling and guidance; Runa Patowary, master of science engineering and technology management; Dakota James Robinson, master of business administration; James A. Sell, bachelor of science; Staci L. Smith, bachelor of science; Nicholas P. Wallace, master of arts counseling and guidance
 
Bunkie
Joshua H. Garmon, bachelor of science
 
Calhoun
April Justilian Chandler, associate of science nursing; Elizabeth A. Cotita, associate of science nursing; Linda Otwell Frazier, associate of science nursing
 
Choudrant
Jenny Lynn Alford, associate of science nursing; Cassandra Ann Collins, associate of science nursing; Cappi Wu Ker, bachelor of science; Robert Benjamin Traylor, master of business administration; Brandy N. Tyler, bachelor of science health and physical education
 
Columbia
Crystal McGrew, bachelor of arts; Warrick Tsharner Williams, associate of science nursing
 
Coushatta
John Warren Perkins, bachelor of science
 
Covington
Brittney Marie Thompson, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5
 
Deridder
Nikeisha Faye Jenkins, master of science
 
Destrehan
Michael R. Macaluso, bachelor of science
 
Dodson
Brittany Dawn Shields, bachelor of arts
 
Downsville
Stacy Allen Cardin, graduate certificate; Heather M. Eppinette, master of arts counseling and guidance; Rebecca J. Free, bachelor of fine arts communication design; Leah E. McKnight, graduate certificate; Stacie M. White, post-baccalaureate certificate
 
Dubach
Kirby Brooks Colvin, bachelor of arts; Trey Destin Evans, bachelor of arts; Shana Freeman, bachelor of science; Lucy E. Maddry, bachelor of arts; Kristen Nicole Martin, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Christine M. Morrow, bachelor of science mathematics education grades 6-12
 
Dubberly
Freda Gale Ary, master of arts counseling and guidance
 
Elm Grove
Casey L. Burnette, post-baccalaureate certificate
 
Elton
Kevin C. Goebel, bachelor of science industrial engineering
 
Eros
Brittany A. Purvis, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5
 
Ethel
John Aaron Dighton, bachelor of science mechanical engineering
 
Fairbanks
Joshua Michael Polk, bachelor of science electrical engineering technology
 
Farmerville
Lucie Marie Hunt, bachelor of science health and physical education
 
Ferriday
Kylie N. Cater, bachelor of science
 
Frierson
Kelci T. Harville, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5
 
Gonzales
Callynn Lynell White, bachelor of arts
 
Grambling
Nenian Charles, master of science; Andrea A. Jackson, bachelor of science
 
Greenwood
Latoria Adams, master of arts counseling and guidance; Brandon Roy Lawrence, bachelor of science
 
Gretna
Gene Luke Novak, III, bachelor of science
 
Gueydan
William Barton Baker, bachelor of science
 
Hahnville
Vanderbill Joseph Jackson, Jr., bachelor of general studies
 
Harvey
Ricketa I. Turner, bachelor of science secondary education & teaching grades 6-12
 
Haughton
Camelita Green Alexander, master of arts counseling and guidance; Taylor S. Bissell, bachelor of science; Jonathan Clay Haynie, bachelor of science; Haley Brooke Michell, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5; Kyle Patrick Neathery, bachelor of science; Leslie Ellen Sexton, bachelor of general studies; Leigh Ann Watson, master of arts counseling and guidance
 
Haynesville
Brandon R. Jackson, bachelor of science; Shakharie Shuntez Lacaze, bachelor of general studies; Lauren M. Wise, bachelor of science
 
Hodge
Lindsay Nicole Tidwell, bachelor of general studies
 
Holden
Kendra L. Harmon, master of professional accountancy
 
Homer
Latrice Rena Dunn, associate of science nursing; Kelvin A. Young, bachelor of arts
 
Houma
Sarah J. Rehage, bachelor of science
 
Jeanerette
Sheena Manuel, master of arts in teaching
 
Jena
Bryan K. Babcock, bachelor of arts
 
Jonesboro
Samantha Lynn Aldy, associate of science nursing; Justin L. Dodson, bachelor of general studies; Abby L. Odenbaugh, bachelor of science mathematics education grades 6-12; Erika M. Siadek, bachelor of arts
 
Joyce
Katelin Victoria Dulaney, bachelor of science
 
Keatchie
Nicholas Jordan Carroway, bachelor of science
 
Keithville
Katherine Michiels, master of arts counseling and guidance; Amie S. Rolland, bachelor of arts
 
Lafayette
Amanda Renee Bergeron, bachelor of fine arts photography
 
Lake Providence
Rebecca K. Patrick, bachelor of science
 
Luling
Aubrey H. Faulkner, bachelor of arts english education grades 6-12; Cory J. Kinler, bachelor of science industrial engineering
 
Mandeville
Sadie Michelle Bellas, master of arts in teaching; Landon Meyer, bachelor of arts
 
Marion
Jeremy Todd Williams, bachelor of science construction engineering technology
 
Minden
Joel M. Gray, bachelor of science; Ginger Jones Sutter, bachelor of general studies; Joshua Avery Utley, bachelor of science agriculture education grades 6-12
 
Monroe
Jeremiah Nathaniel Burton, graduate certificate; Daniel Clay Butler, master of science engineering and technology management; Prashanth Gireddy, master of science engineering and technology management; Shelby Morgan Lowery, bachelor of science; Arthur P. Martinez, graduate certificate; Tracey Lynn Merrells, master of arts in teaching; Danielle Nicole Milton, master of arts in teaching; Gabrielle Dilese Phenix, bachelor of science; Doneshia Powell, bachelor of science; Angela Dawn Raley, graduate certificate; Patenlola Avinash Reddy, master of science engineering and technology management; Jada Michelle Scott, associate of science nursing; Kenneth Brewton Shaw, bachelor of general studies; Marilyn Houston Taylor, graduate certificate; Whitney R. Trisler, bachelor of fine arts studio; Rachel Michelle White, graduate certificate; Daisy Lynn Work, graduate certificate
 
Montegut
Wesley J. White, bachelor of science electrical engineering technology
 
Oil City
Jennet Yvette Hill, post-baccalaureate certificate
 
Opelousas
Amber Credeur Faul, master of science
 
Pineville
Christina Marie Scroggs, master of arts
 
Plattenville
Josh A. Gonzales, bachelor of science chemical engineering
 
Rayville
Mandy Lively Gibson, associate of science nursing
Clifton Eugene Luther, master of arts in teaching
 
Rosepine
Michelle L. Lafleur, master of arts counseling and guidance
 
Ruston
Omar Ali Alamoudi, master of science engineering; Kelli L. Alexander, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5; Ryan M. Allen, bachelor of arts; Naomi Sarai Allison, bachelor of arts; Arwa Alshowaier, master of science molecular science and nanotechnology; Rashmi Aryal, bachelor of science; Amrit Awal, bachelor of arts; Arun Bhandari, bachelor of science computer science; Gursimran S. Bola, bachelor of arts; Joshua Scott Brown, bachelor of science nanosystems engineering; Christopher M. Castille, master of arts; Gang Chen, master of science engineering; Jun Dong Chen, master of science; Sisi Chen, master of professional accountancy; Yuan Cheng, master of science; Miranda Kaye Clark, bachelor of science; Lyndal Scot Clayborn, bachelor of science; Joia Clark Crowe, master of education; Morgan Anne Crume, master of education; Megan E. Cruse, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Promise Dahal, master of science engineering; Rama Krishna Dandu, master of science engineering; September D. Denton, bachelor of arts english education grades 6-12; Rakshya Deoja, master of arts; David Thomas Drew, bachelor of science; Adrian D. Elmore, bachelor of science; Patricia B. Elmore, bachelor of arts; Justin W. Fort, bachelor of arts; Benjamin Graham Fuller, bachelor of science mechanical engineering; Elizabeth Noel Graves, master of arts; Sean Joseph Griffin, bachelor of science; David N. Gru, bachelor of science; Suraj Gyawali, bachelor of science nanosystems engineering; Yonas S. Haile, graduate certificate; Jon’ C. Hashimoto, master of science engineering and technology management; Ginny Marie Hixon, master of arts counseling and guidance; Amanda Dianne Hollins, master of arts counseling and guidance; Bryant C. Hollins, doctor of philosophy; Robert D. Holyfield, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; MD Hossain, master of science computer science; Rand L. Hovey, bachelor of science; Richard Adekola Idowu, doctor of philosophy; Connor L. Johnson, master of science; Teodros Masresha Kassa, bachelor of science electrical engineering; Raju Katwal, bachelor of science; Luke K. Kinmon, bachelor of fine arts communication design; Matthew David Kirby, bachelor of fine arts communication design; Dana Michelle Koonce, associate of science nursing; Pamela Michele Laster, bachelor of general studies; Krithika Maddineni, master of science engineering; Pamela Sue Martin, bachelor of general studies; Kristen Amanda McClain, bachelor of science; Lori Ann McCullough, bachelor of science; Kayla Cloud McGuire, master of science; Serena Mendoza, bachelor of arts; Katherine M. Merryman, bachelor of arts; Richard Ellis Morgan, bachelor of science; Samuel C. Napper, master of business administration; MD Abu Nayeem, master of science engineering; Hoa Dieu Nguyen, bachelor of science; Hunter Alexander Norwood, bachelor of science construction engineering technology; Sheila Stepp Nugent, doctor of education curriculum & instruction; Vivek Kumar Padma, master of science engineering; Tracy D. Perry, bachelor of science; Michael Nolan Pippen, master of science engineering and technology management; Ilija Pjescic, doctor of philosophy; Sheetal Saini, master of science; Meredith E. Sanders, master of arts in teaching; Abdul Serwadda, master of science computer science; Nikita Earline Shockey, bachelor of science; Cody S. Smith, bachelor of arts; Swadheen Songmen, master of science computer science; Saroj Tamang, bachelor of science chemical engineering; Neha Tamrakar, bachelor of science; Siva Mahesh Tangutooru, master of science engineering; Ashish Thapa, bachelor of science industrial engineering; Suvhashis Thapa, master of science engineering; Anna C. Thomas, bachelor of arts; Colby G. Thorn, bachelor of science; Siyang Wang, doctor of philosophy; Brad D. White, bachelor of general studies; Demonte L. Willis, bachelor of arts; Scott D. Wood, bachelor of science secondary education & teaching grades 6-12; Taylor Joseph Woodham, bachelor of science nanosystems engineering; Meilin Xu, master of professional accountancy; Wendy Marie Young, associate of science nursing
 
Shreveport
Stella Michelle Allen, bachelor of general studies; Alexander Lear Anglin, bachelor of science; Michael Christopher Austin, bachelor of arts; Miranda Elizabeth Baker, bachelor of science; Kody James Barbier, master of business administration; Alexis C. Barron, bachelor of science health and physical education; Lara M. Boswell, bachelor of science early/elementary education grades preK-3; Brandon C. Bradford, master of science engineering and technology management; Stephanie Dawn Britt, master of arts counseling and guidance; Craig William Brown, bachelor of general studies; Jeffrey K. Carter, bachelor of science construction engineering technology; Laura W. Collins, master of arts in teaching; James Robert Cook, III, master of professional accountancy; Marjorie Kate Cordaro, master of science; Aimee Nicole Cordes, bachelor of general studies; Brittney C. Dale, bachelor of general studies; Lauren E. Driscoll, master of science; Talbot Courtney Flournoy, graduate certificate; Cedric Darrell Gray, associate of general studies; Hannah C. Greer, bachelor of science; William Reid Grimes, Jr., master of science molecular science and nanotechnology; Santi Alessandra Grossi, bachelor of science; Carlton W. Holland, bachelor of science; India Hunter, master of arts counseling and guidance; Kishon Trinean Hunter, bachelor of general studies; Brytni Yavaughn Jones, master of arts counseling and guidance; Kandace D. Jones, master of arts counseling and guidance; Haley Elizabeth Kraemer, bachelor of arts; AC McKinney, bachelor of science; Rosalind Denise Mosley, master of education; M’lissa Harkins Peters, master of arts; Cindy M. Poole, master of arts counseling and guidance; Andrea M. Ray, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Tiffany Reed, master of arts; Ragan M. Rucker, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Sarah E. Sandifer, bachelor of arts; Mollie Catherine Smith, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5; Victoria Joy Smoak, master of arts; David Jordan Stamps, bachelor of science; Lisa Stevenson, master of arts counseling and guidance; Barry Joseph Sylvester, bachelor of general studies; Lindsey B. Tharpe, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5; Jarmilla Racquel Ward, bachelor of science; Chrisston Mishaun Wilkerson, bachelor of science; La Killia Williams, bachelor of arts; Nakisha Latrice Young, master of arts counseling and guidance
 
Sibley
Justin R. Allison, bachelor of science forestry
 
Simpson
John C. Williams, bachelor of fine arts communication design
 
Simsboro
Zach S. Walthall, bachelor of science construction engineering technology
 
Slidell
Nickolas Julius Sherlock, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion
 
Springhill
Jordan Danielle Clark, master of professional accountancy; Aaron B. Timmons, bachelor of science electrical engineering technology
 
Sulphur
Chase M. Louviere, bachelor of science industrial engineering
 
Sunset
Amy Menard Fremin, master of science
 
Tallulah
Steven L. Holmes, bachelor of general studies
 
Thibodaux
Kylie Chenier, bachelor of science
 
Vidalia
Brian C. Beard, bachelor of science business education grades 6-12
 
Walker
Kara E. Aguillard, bachelor of general studies
 
West Monroe
Rachell Paula Anderson, master of science; Hannah Irene Buffington, graduate certificate; Gary Nathan Carver, graduate certificate; Brittney Diane Cockerham, associate of science nursing; Pamela Ann Craighead, master of education; David Matthew Debnam, graduate certificate; Lisa Mulhearn Franks, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5 & special; Floyd Eugene Harris, graduate certificate; Brian Glenn Heath, master of science engineering and technology management; Jeremy Keith Jenkins, graduate certificate; Jacob R. Jones, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Elizabeth B. Procell, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Courtney Michael Sharp, associate of science nursing; Adam Shell, master of science engineering and technology management; Lauren W. Sills, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Kelli Fury Simons, associate of science nursing; Aimee Danielle Swanner, associate of science nursing; Charles Donald Troquille, graduate certificate
 
Westwego
Andrea A. Jones, master of health informatics
 
Winnsboro
Erin E. Hollis, bachelor of fine arts studio
 
Maryland
Wheaton
Kimberly Ann Steward, bachelor of general studies
 
Michigan
Livonia
Myles Howard White, bachelor of arts
 
Warren
John E. Buckner, doctor of philosophy
 
Mississippi
Batesville
Christopher Baker Patton, master of arts
 
Moss Point
Emily Caraway Moncrief, bachelor of general studies
 
Ocean Springs
Jeremy C. Graffree, bachelor of arts
 
Pearl
Annese Renee Baum, doctor of philosophy
 
Terry
Louis Edwin Miremont, master of arts
 
Wiggins
Matthew Scott Smith, master of science engineering and technology management
 
New York
Mt. Vernon
Aaron Jonathan Gootzeit, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion
 
New York City
Talar Tcholakian, master of arts
 
Saratoga Springs
Kunapuram, master of science engineering
 
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Laura Mae Nichols, bachelor of science
 
Texas
Aledo
Charles Richard Carr, bachelor of science
 
Carthage
Luke Wendell Burnett, bachelor of science
 
Crosby
Frances Jill Corley, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion
 
Denton
Hayley Elizabeth White, master of science
 
Duncanville
Lerone D. Walker, master of education
 
Euless
Mahesh Shrestha, bachelor of science
 
Farmers Branch
Andrea Michelle Luongo, master of science
 
Garland
James Howard Drumwright, bachelor of science architectural studies
 
Kemah
Travis James Grefenstette, bachelor of science
 
Kilgore
Jon Micheal Berryhill, bachelor of science
 
Longview
Christina Nicole Gamboa, bachelor of science early/elementary education grades preK-3
 
Orange
Zachary T. Shawhan, bachelor of science
 
Rockwall
Kevin D. Prater, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion
 
Waco
Carla J. Haines, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Teressa Kayla Wilson, bachelor of general studies
 
Utah
South Jordan
Lindsay Ann Brough, bachelor of fine arts studio