Louisiana Tech’s fall quarter commencement exercises were held Nov. 19, with diplomas awarded to 321 graduates.

Commencement marked the close of fall quarter activities at the university, with winter quarter classes to begin Dec. 3.

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

Alabama
Eight Mile — Diana Marie Garcia, bachelor of general studies.
Mobile — Nathan Hall Bounds, bachelor of arts.

Arkansas
Crossett — Lamonda S. Martin, bachelor of science business education grades 6-12; Lashonda Sherese Martin, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5.

El Dorado — Alexandra N. Gale, bachelor of arts; Mary Ann Nash, bachelor of arts; Michael Wayne Wood, bachelor of science.

Hot Springs — Nicholas Stephen McGrew, bachelor of arts.

Junction City — Perla E. Hernandez-Olvera, bachelor of arts.

Little Rock — Amanda Lee Miller, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion.

Rison — Austin L. Thompson, bachelor of science biomedical engineering.

Illinois
Channahon — Robert Paul Hobson Jr., master of arts educational psychology.

Louisiana
Arabi — Alexander Eric Anderson, bachelor of general studies.

Arnaudville — Katie E. Miller, master of arts.

Baton Rouge — Tiffany J. Averette, bachelor of general studies; Leon J. Buford, bachelor of science; Ramasudhakar Babu Dhullipudi, master of science; Benjamin M. Johnston, bachelor of science; Aaron D. Lorio, bachelor of science; Allison M. Marcel, bachelor of science; Candace R. Novak, bachelor of science.

Benton — Kasey M. Key, bachelor of science; Megan Leigh McDowell, bachelor of fine arts communication design; Lauren E. Morgan, bachelor of arts; Laura E. Sermon, bachelor of general studies.

Bernice — Ashlie N. Oliver, bachelor of science, magna cum laude.

Bossier City — Tiffany Jean Abney, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5, magna cum laude; Bradley Scott Barnett II, associate of general studies; Mathew T. Barry, bachelor of science; Kelly Nicole Burns, bachelor of general studies; Bonnie J. Coleman, bachelor of general studies; Julie Claire Foster, bachelor of science early/elementary education grades pk-3, magna cum laude; Martha Louise Fuller, master of science; Alice Green, bachelor of general studies; Marlin L. Jerome, bachelor of general studies, magna cum laude; Matthew Logan Jester, bachelor of science health and physical education; Nathalie M. Lamarand, bachelor of general studies; Tisha Lachan Lathan, master of arts counseling and guidance; Monica Vandermyde Loughmiller, master of science; Todd Allen Mayhall, bachelor of general studies, magna cum laude; Katrina J. McFarland, bachelor of general studies; James E. Mitchell, bachelor of general studies, summa cum laude; Whitney L. Morris, master of arts; Travis Partin, bachelor of general studies; Erica E. Paxton, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5; William H. Simmons, bachelor of science health and physical education; Stacy Lynn Simpson, bachelor of general studies; Haley D. Stark, bachelor of science; Tamatha Latrice Thompson, associate of general studies; Julie E. Tully, bachelor of fine arts studio; Nicole Armstrong Walbert, bachelor of general studies; Lange Keith Wray, bachelor of science electrical engineering technology.

Calhoun — Samantha Kaye Gross, bachelor of science; Megan Elizabeth Krestensen, bachelor of fine arts communication design.

Chatham — Benjamin Joseph Evans, bachelor of arts; Jordanna Ritchie, bachelor of science.

Choudrant — Jessica Danielle Mills, bachelor of general studies; Josh Seth Spigner, bachelor of science.

Colfax — Cody M. Brown, bachelor of science, magna cum laude.

Cotton Valley — Samantha A. Maddry, associate of science nursing.

Cottonport — Candace Marie Mire, master of science.

Delhi — Ashley Erin Ratcliff, bachelor of science.

Denham Springs — Brandon T. Varnado, bachelor of arts.

DeRidder — Maria Fernanda Ayala, bachelor of science.

Destrehan — Andrew S. Lassere, bachelor of science construction engineering technology; Jules Anthony Saunee, bachelor of science construction engineering technology.

Downsville — Krista Marie Halley, associate of science nursing.

Doyline — Bradley Ray Pope, bachelor of science.

Dubach — Rebekah Ann Bethke, bachelor of science.

Eros — Jeffrey Alan Pierce, bachelor of science.

Gibsland — John Oliver Williams, bachelor of arts.

Greensburg — Shane Jerel Womack, bachelor of arts.

Greenwood — Tara Nicole Calhoun, master of science.

Gretna — Meleah Heather Jensen, master of science.

Gueydan — Cliff L. Hargrave, bachelor of science, summa cum laude.

Harvey — Brandi L. Moore, master of arts.

Haughton — Heather M. Alderman, bachelor of science; Deborah Logan Chestnut, master of arts counseling and guidance; Kimberly Michelle Meloia, master of arts counseling and guidance; Tina Marie Phillips, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5; Matthew Lee Prunty II, bachelor of science.

Haynesville — Ashley Beene, bachelor of science health information administration; Jordan M. Speer, bachelor of science forestry.

Heflin — Curtis V. Allen, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5; Amanda Leger Greer, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5.

Homer — Marcus Wayne Harmon, bachelor of science mechanical engineering; George Michael Ridge Jr., bachelor of science health information administration; Lakeshia Willis, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5.

Jonesboro — Maria Keyeta Bryant, bachelor of arts; Timothy R. Lindsay, bachelor of science computer science; Doyle A. Sandifer, bachelor of arts.

Jonesville — Danielle Renee Jackson, bachelor of science.

Keithville — Jana M. Williams, bachelor of science mathematics education grades 6-12, cum laude.

Lafayette — Jessica L. Hardy, bachelor of science.

Lake Charles — Jason C. Bellon, bachelor of science; Kayla N. Dejean, bachelor of science; Aaron H. Faulk, bachelor of science electrical engineering; Angela Dawn Newby, bachelor of arts English education grades 6-12, cum laude; James Richardson, bachelor of science civil engineering.

Libuese — Jordan Gaston, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion.

Lisbon — Jessica Danielle Killgore, bachelor of arts.

Mandeville — Carli Georgia Harris, bachelor of interior design.

Many — Diana Christine Guidry, bachelor of arts.

Metairie — Mark Castay, master of science engineering; Marguerite Elizabeth Frentz, bachelor of arts art education; Brad J. Oestriecher, bachelor of science.

Minden — Rachel Dawn Fuller, bachelor of science; Olivia Burson Greer, master of arts counseling and guidance; Kary Munn Howe, master of arts counseling and guidance; Amber N. Huddleston, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5; Joshua O’Donnell Hunt, bachelor of science; Sharon Ann Moron, bachelor of science.

Monroe — Kevin Gerard Caballero, master of science curriculum and instruction; Nolan M. Darby, bachelor of arts; Julie R. Esswein, bachelor of science; Lauren Michelle Evangelista, bachelor of science; Melanie Ann Groan, master of science engineering; Elizabeth J. Jackson, bachelor of fine arts studio; Kathryn Elizabeth Vandersteen, bachelor of science health and physical education; Kenya Michelle Williams, master of arts counseling and guidance.

Natchitoches — Emily H. Rush, bachelor of science, cum laude.

Pineville — Brandon D. Andrus, bachelor of science, cum laude; Michelle R. Bell, bachelor of science, cum laude; Kanielle Arlise Gordon, master of science engineering; Kristi Lynn Mathews, master of science; Woodrow Clyde Rachal Jr., bachelor of science; Heidi Marie Waltman, master of arts; Erin M. Wells, bachelor of science; Henry B. Yates, bachelor of science electrical engineering technology.

Port Allen — Cory T. Denstel, bachelor of science.

Prairieville — Megan R. Leslie, bachelor of arts; Christina M. Phillips, bachelor of arts, cum laude.

Quitman — Tewanna Treadway Gilbert, associate of science nursing; Charlton Rashord Hill, master of science
engineering; Tammy L. Nugent, bachelor of science; Mary B. Walker, bachelor of science.

Ringgold — Ryan Mann, bachelor of science, United States Air Force.

Ruston — Fawaz Ammash Al mutairi, bachelor of science biomedical engineering; Chandra Kanth Alluri, master of science engineering; Katherine Keeton Bearden, master of science engineering; Steven Doyle Bearden, master of science engineering; Sujay Reddy Bhimavarapu, master of science engineering; Robert Duane Boydstun, bachelor of arts; Hailey N. Branch, bachelor of arts; Charnell J. Brooks, bachelor of general studies; Hjortur Brynjarsson, bachelor of science civil engineering; Koutilya Reddy Buchapudi, master of science molecular science and nanotechnology; Millie Claire Carroll, bachelor of science; Pradeep Chowriappa, doctor of philosophy; Heather D. Davis, bachelor of science, magna cum laude; Jessica L. Elliott, bachelor of science; Katherine Ashley Fuller, bachelor of arts English education grades 6-12; Crystal Ann Garcia, bachelor of science; Jana Johnston Goff, master of professional accountancy; Earl O. Griffin, bachelor of science health and physical education; Stacey Lynn Grimes, bachelor of arts; Grace E. Guillot, bachelor of fine arts studio, cum laude; Crystal Marie Hebert, master of science; Damon C. Hudnall, bachelor of arts; Arunprakash Jaganathan, doctor of philosophy; Anusha Jalla, master of science engineering; Jennifer J. Johnson, bachelor of fine arts communication design; Kishor Joshi, master of science engineering; Srikanth Kashuvajjala, master of science engineering; Rubal Kc, bachelor of science electrical engineering; Lindsey Blair Keith-vincent, master of science curriculum and instruction; Swetha Kendyala, master of science computer science; Sandhya Khakurel, bachelor of science electrical engineering; Holly Anna Lachney, bachelor of interior design; Sarah E. Lyles, bachelor of arts; Arun Kumar Meelyan, master of science manufacturing systems engineering; Teresa J. Moffit, bachelor of science, cum laude; Afsar Mohammad, master of science engineering; Kimberly Lorraine Monk, bachelor of fine arts communication design; Daniel C. Moore, bachelor of arts; Madhu Santosh Mutyala, master of science engineering; Saroj Neupane, master of science engineering; Sierra Lashawn Nixon, bachelor of arts; Jeremy J. Ourso, bachelor of science electrical engineering; Gina Goodgion Owen, associate of science nursing; Shraddha Parshottambhai Patel, master of science molecular science and nanotechnol; Cade T. Pellegrin, bachelor of science electrical engineering; Martha Luz Perez-rivas, master of arts in teaching; Pilot Ragula, master of science engineering; Kristi L. Roberson, bachelor of science; India Witherington Robinson, bachelor of arts English education grades 6-12; Sucharitha Rodda, master of science computer science; Rebecca N. Ryan, bachelor of science; Matthew Ticannus Seaman, bachelor of architecture; Stephanie K. Searing, master of arts; Benjamin Shields, bachelor of arts; Lisa Aaron Shook, bachelor of science agriculture education grades 6-12; Ishwor Shrestha, bachelor of science; Lakshmi Srikanth Simhadri, master of science manufacturing systems engineering; Nina Cherie Simpson, bachelor of science; David Alan Smith, bachelor of arts; John R. Smith, bachelor of science construction engineering technology; Rachael N. Speights, bachelor of fine arts photography; Nivas Surasani, bachelor of science electrical engineering; Erica Gordon Taylor, master of science health and exercise science; Anita Joy Thomas, master of science health and exercise science; Durga Prasad Tummala, master of science engineering; Swaroop Uprety, bachelor of science; Natalie Lynn Verret, master of science curriculum and instruction; Timothy D. Waldrop, bachelor of science; Pan Wang, doctor of philosophy; Brittany Webb, bachelor of arts, cum laude; Reginald Harts Wesley, master of science computer science; Jonathan Craig Williams, bachelor of science; Kai Zhang, master of professional accountancy; Shujuan Zhao, master of professional accountancy; Fei Zhu, master of science.

Sarepta — Beth M. Mullins, bachelor of science.

Shreveport — Daniel Paul Anderson, bachelor of general studies, summa cum laude; Andrew Joseph Andre, bachelor of science; Lauren Nicole Barron, bachelor of science; Aubri J. Brantly, bachelor of general studies; Elizabeth Ann Chandler, master of science; Patrick Collins, associate of general studies; Douglas Michael Donley, bachelor of arts music education; Walter E. Elder, bachelor of science computer science, magna cum laude; Aleta F. Elie, bachelor of science; Denise R. Everett, bachelor of science; Amanda A. Ford, bachelor of arts, cum laude; Jared L. Gafford, bachelor of science; Joshua D. Isaac, bachelor of general studies; Colton R. Kyle, bachelor of science; Lindsay Gosslee Langford, master of science; Dana Liane Martin, bachelor of arts English education grades 6-12; Patrick Joseph Maxwell, bachelor of arts; Alton John McGee III, bachelor of general studies; Sylvia Green McIntyre, bachelor of general studies; Stephanie D. Meyer, bachelor of science; Wendi Renee Myles, bachelor of general studies; Stephen Patterson, associate of general studies, honors; Christopher R. Plaxco, bachelor of science electrical engineering; Amena Nichole Pouncy, bachelor of general studies; Cristalyn Lanotte Reynolds, master of arts counseling and guidance; Lauren Michelle Richardson, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5; Alison A. Ritchey, bachelor of fine arts communication design; Frances L. Roop, bachelor of science; Jessica E. Sadler, bachelor of arts; Shanna L. Scurlock, bachelor of science; Carolyn Renee Slack, master of arts; Jennifer Mariah Thomas, master of arts; Zachary S. Tompkins, bachelor of arts; Aleta Mcgrew Williams, master of arts counseling and guidance; Tiffany Katriece Wilson, master of arts counseling and guidance.

Sibley — Carolyn Mccarn Flowers, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5, cum laude; Paulette M. Phillips, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5.

Simsboro — Tammy Nolan Ainsworth, associate of science nursing; Miranda L. Warren, master of arts counseling and guidance.

Slidell — Amanda Rae Malbrough, bachelor of science; Rondal Lee Richmond III, bachelor of science construction engineering technology.

St. Joseph — Sarah Rebekah Brinson, bachelor of arts art education.

St. Rose — Kimberly M. McLaurin, bachelor of science.

St. Landry — Joshua Edwin Book, bachelor of science civil engineering.

Start — Casey Weston Gray, associate of science nursing.

Sulphur — Susie Simon Cox, doctor of business administration.

Tullos — Geoffrey Sean King, bachelor of science electrical engineering technology.

Vidalia — Kelsey R. Leake, bachelor of arts.

Vivian — Angela Marie Brock, master of arts counseling and guidance.

Welsh — Matthew Scott Bailey, bachelor of science forestry.

West Monroe — Traci Gail Arender, master of arts counseling and guidance; Joshua K. Bamburg, bachelor of arts; Curley J. Bordelon III, bachelor of science, summa cum laude; Rubia Brumett, bachelor of arts; Stephanie J. Cobb, bachelor of science; Kelli Marie Craig, master of arts in teaching; Emily D. Durham, bachelor of science, summa cum laude; Emily S. Ezell, bachelor of fine arts studio; Eric Matthew Gunter, bachelor of science; Deanna Gayle Hanson, associate of science nursing; Gregory R. Hudgins Jr., bachelor of arts; Julie Ann Loveless, bachelor of arts English education grades 6-12; Tammy McDonald, associate of science nursing, honors; Lori Elizabeth Middlebrooks, associate of science nursing, honors; Stephen P. Miletello, bachelor of science; Jane E. Shockley, bachelor of science; Amanda M. Vallery, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5, cum laude.

Winnsboro — Brady Benjamin Cox, master of science curriculum and instruction; Marion B. Erskin, bachelor of interior design; Joshua M. Raley, master of science engineering and technology management; Joanna M. Walker, bachelor of science health information administration.

Woodworth — Amanda N. Hollingsworth, bachelor of science.

Mi
ssouri
Chesterfield — Grant James Williams, bachelor of arts.

Mississippi
Clinton — Lindsay Anne Osbon, master of arts.

Wiggins — Stevon S. Howze, bachelor of arts.

Woodville — Chelbie E. Bell, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion, cum laude.

North Carolina
Asheville — Jacie Ann Johnson, bachelor of science.

New Jersey
Linden — Al-sharik A. Hawkins, bachelor of arts.

New York
Spring Valley — Arjun Reddy Juturu chinna, master of science engineering.

Oklahoma
Stillwater — Joseph Scott McLafferty, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion.

Tom — Klark R. Kent, master of science engineering and technology management.

Pennsylvania
Easton — James E. Van horn Sr., master of arts educational psychology.

Rhode Island
Warwick — Philip S. Aubin, bachelor of general studies.

Tennessee
Lavergne — Marycynthia Ifeoma Ezike, bachelor of science biomedical engineering, cum laude.

Texas
Arlington — Michael Chege Muraya, bachelor of science, summa cum laude.

Austin — Sharath Chandar Aleti, master of science computer science; Geoff C. Burgan, bachelor of arts; Guru Prasad Karanam, master of science engineering.

Beaumont — Ryan Samuel Sale, doctor of business administration.

Bivins — Francesca Lynese Love, bachelor of science civil engineering.

Brookshire — Clint David Edwards, bachelor of general studies.

Bryan — Sarah Lynn Newton, master of business administration.

Cypress — Laura A. McSwain, bachelor of arts, magna cum laude.

Flowermound — Jeremy Dewayne Harris, bachelor of science.

Fort Worth — Jessie M. Shadowens, master of business administration.

Garland — Cory Denard Malcolm, bachelor of science elementary education grades 1-5 & special.

Granbury — Jessica Cerise Thomas, bachelor of science.

Houston — David M. Accardo, bachelor of science kinesiology and health promotion; Celeste Ida Franklin, bachelor of arts; Rami Robert Hallac, master of science engineering; Michael E. Houston Jr., bachelor of arts.

Irving — Hareesh Gadi, master of science engineering.

Joaquin — David J. Hewitt, master of science engineering.

Longview — Jake Rayburn Azbell, bachelor of science forestry.

Los Fresnos — Jesus Arevalo, bachelor of arts.

Odessa — Colin Brant Rodgers, bachelor of science electrical engineering.

Texarkana — Joshua Robert Wheeler, bachelor of science.

Weatherford — Paul Edwin Hynes, associate of general studies.

Virginia
Virginia Beach — Christopher Arnez Washington, bachelor of science computer science.

Wisconsin
Birchwood — Brian S. Widiker, bachelor of science.

Written by Judith Roberts