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Aug. 12, 2005

The University of Louisiana at Monroe to Hold Summer Commencement

MONROE, La.--The University of Louisiana at Monroe will award diplomas to 282 students during summer commencement exercises to be held at 2 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 13) in Fant-Ewing Coliseum on campus.
ULM President James E. Cofer Sr. will confer degrees and award diplomas. Dr. Ruth E. Smith, professor of Spanish and head of the department of foreign languages at ULM, will deliver the commencement address.
Top graduate is Lindsey Johnston Allen of Rayville. She graduated with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Allen, who is the wife of Tim Allen and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston, received a bachelor of arts in psychology.
Honor graduates will be recognized during the ceremonies. They are designated as summa cum laude (3.900-4.000), magna cum laude (3.750-3.899) and cum laude (3.500-3.749).
ACADIA PARISH
Church Point: Leslie Janise Citizen, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
ALLEN PARISH
Oakdale: Magan Rena Ashmore, bachelor of science in occupational therapy; Jamie Lyn Whitley, bachelor of arts in criminal justice.
CADDO PARISH
Greenwood: Leeonnas Jeremiah Richardson, bachelor of general studies.
Shreveport: Torrie Chanta Brooks, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science; Connie C. Cossetti, master of arts in gerontology; Beverly Ann McCutcheon Smart, master of arts in teaching; Courtney Beth Smith-Cowling, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
CALDWELL PARISH
Columbia: Kimberly Alger Adams, master of arts in teaching; Deshannon Danyell Guerrero, master of arts in teaching; Billy Charles Johnson II, master of arts in teaching.
Grayson: Landry Chad Guerrero, bachelor of science in occupational therapy; Theresa Lanee May, bachelor of arts in psychology.
CATAHOULA PARISH
Jonesville: April Michele Evans, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
CONCORDIA PARISH
Ferriday: Teneeshia Joell Barber, master of arts in teaching; Megan Dee King, bachelor of science in occupational therapy (cum laude); Latausha Marie Mays, master of arts in teaching.
Vidalia: Elizabeth Swillie Walker, master of arts in teaching; Hu'Cheryl Marie Walker, master of arts in criminal justice.
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH
Zachary: Kathryn Rebecca Lamb, bachelor of general studies.
EAST CARROLL PARISH
Lake Providence: Anita Davis Brooks, master of arts in teaching; Shalanda Jamil James, master of arts in teaching; Sherrone DeVall Petry, master of education in elementary education.
Transylvania: Michelle Landrem Isaac, bachelor of science in family and consumer science.
FRANKLIN PARISH
Gilbert: Anne Hendrikka Holcomb, master of education in administration and supervision; Katherine Ferris Talbot, bachelor of arts in history.
Winnsboro: Susan Gay Guimbellot, master of arts in teaching; Mary Evelyn Hill, master of education in special education; Natylon Nicole Lee, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
GRANT PARISH
Colfax: Brooke Erin Lee, bachelor of science in communicative disorders (cum laude).
IBERIA PARISH
New Iberia: Jillian Michele Verdun, bachelor of business administration in accounting.
JACKSON PARISH
Jonesboro: Mary E. Lazarus, master of science in biology; John Oliver Tullos, bachelor of business administration in insurance; Melissa Ann West, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
JEFFERSON PARISH
Marrero: Tiffany Rae Aucoin, bachelor of science in occupational therapy (cum laude); Kristen Danette Byas, master of education in counseling; Mack Arthur Vincent Jr., bachelor of general studies.
LASALLE PARISH
Tullos: Katheryn McCarty Helton, master of education in counseling.
LINCOLN PARISH
Ruston: Teresa Lynn Buckley, bachelor of science in nursing; Eric Wayne Ferrell, bachelor of science in nursing (cum laude); Walter Louis Moss, master of music; Gregory David Powell, bachelor of science in nursing; Nettie Ann Carney Russell, master of arts in teaching.
MADISON PARISH
Tallulah: Caschell Guice Jenkins, master of education in special education; Cellia Sarynthia Singleton Long, master of education in counseling; Natasha Nicole Marshall, bachelor of general studies; Angela Denise Stroughter, bachelor of arts in psychology; Tamesha Meshunn Thompson, master of education in counseling.
MOREHOUSE PARISH
Bastrop: Kathy Yolanda Caldwell Bates, master of education in secondary education; Caleb Charles Coody, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Terry Lynn Devall, master of education in elementary education; Stephanie Lynn Hickman, master of arts in teaching; Barbara Gail Kegebein, master of arts in teaching; Carla Kaye Martin, master of arts in teaching; D. Ashley McLeod, bachelor of business administration in insurance; Kaci Denise Rhodes, bachelor of general studies; Kieykeisha Yanise Ricks, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Kilwanna M. Rose, bachelor of arts in psychology; Justin Dell Waller, bachelor of arts in history; Prince Ella Armstrong Williams, master of education in administration and supervision.
Mer Rouge: Jeffrey Clifton Nicolle, bachelor of science in agribusiness.
Oak Ridge: Ne'Dra Breschell Swancy, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science.
ORLEANS PARISH
New Orleans: Christina Diane Doucet, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
OUACHITA PARISH
Calhoun: Benjamin Bachman Adkins, master of arts in teaching.
Monroe: Kerri Ann Abbott, master of education in special education; Daniel Dewayne Aikens, bachelor of arts in English education; Rachelle N. Aikens, master of education in secondary education; Kellen LaNell Andrews, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems; Michael Scott Armstrong, bachelor of science in construction; Jerry Patrick Atwell, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Marva Yvette Baker-McClinton, master of arts in teaching; Rachel Leigh Balsamo, master of education in elementary education; Michael James Baranski, master of science in biology; Robert W. Bice, bachelor of science in kinesiology; Alondria Tion Bowie, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Kymberly Yvette Bradford, master of education in counseling; Lara Kristen Bradshaw, master of education in reading; Garner Ray Brass Jr., bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Emily Manuel Brown, bachelor of science in occupational therapy (cum laude); Kristen C'Ne Brown, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Raechelle Lashaun Brown, bachelor of arts in psychology; Jerry L. Brunson, master of science in biology; Renita Smalley Bryant, bachelor of science in nursing; Susan Andrea Burchfield, master of education in special education; Tonya Rena Burton, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Tobi Danielle Butler, bachelor of science in occupational therapy; Amity Ann Byrd, bachelor of science in biology; Sylvester Chessicole Cain, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Asheika Denae Collins, master of arts in English; Marletta Ann Copes, bachelor of science in occupational therapy; Thomas Andrew Corbin, bachelor of general studies; Kathy White Cordova, master of music; Kiel Douglas Crabtree, bachelor of arts in psychology; Jeremy John Delcambre, master of science in biology; Marcie Angela Dixson, master of science in biology; Douglas Brent Dunn, associate of general studies; Ro'Shawnda Denise Dunn-Britton, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Elizabeth Nell Faulk, master of arts in gerontology; Jacquelyn Yvette Flood, master of education in administration and supervision; Cynthia Baylor Franklin, master of arts in teaching; Stephanie Ann French, master of arts in teaching; Tonnessa La Ruth Gibson, bachelor of arts in psychology (cum laude); Charlotte Conlee Gnemi, master of education in elementary education; Crystal Griffin Grafton, master of arts in teaching; Yvette Diane Griffin, master of arts in teaching; Ginger Katherine Hamilton, master of arts in teaching; Stephen Sean Hammons, bachelor of general studies; Sharron Patrice Harris, bachelor of business administration in accounting; Angela C. Harrison, master of arts in teaching; Jennifer Lynn Hastings, bachelor of business administration in general business; Tonja Denise Henry, bachelor of arts in psychology; Brandy Renee Harris Hill, bachelor of science in family and consumer science; Memudu Robert Ifabiyi, bachelor of science in biology; Sherri Donise James, bachelor of arts in sociology; Lula Mae Johnson-Jenkins, bachelor of science in nursing; Doll Ann Johnson, master of arts in teaching; April Renee Jones, master of arts in teaching; Barry Jones, master of arts in teaching; Courtney Blaine Jones, master of arts in teaching; Sharri Kermitra Jones, master of science in psychology; Nail Mustafa Khanfar, doctor of philosophy in pharmacy; Lela Claire King, master of arts in substance abuse counseling; Stephanie Lynn Kovac, master of science in biology; Nicole LaCour, bachelor of science in physical education; Robert Michael Lau, master of arts in teaching; Kelly Milam Little, bachelor of arts in sociology; Rhonda Lynn Mann, master of education in elementary education; Jody Lynn Maynard, bachelor of business administration in general business; Danelle C. McGee, master of education in elementary education; Joel D. McNair, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Stacy Anita McNeely, bachelor of arts in psychology; Braxton Baugh Mitchell, bachelor of arts in mass communications; Jennifer Nicole Mitchell, bachelor of general studies; James Weldon Moore Jr., bachelor of business administration in computer information systems and a bachelor of business administration in accounting; Ernest Leroy Moran Jr., master of music; Sandra Glenn Norsworthy, master of arts in teaching; Angela Marie Pell, bachelor of arts in foreign languages/French; Keosha La'Mya Price, bachelor of arts in psychology; David Lee Rader, master of arts in teaching; Sarah Taylor Raymond, master of education in elementary education; Jacqueline Denise Rice-Gibson, master of arts in teaching; Anna Lisa Robertson, bachelor of business administration in entrepreneurship and a bachelor of business administration in accounting; Melinda Kay Robinson, bachelor of arts in psychology; Keith Edward Rodgers, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Rebekah Lee Savage, bachelor of fine arts in art (magna cum laude); DeAnn Danna Sherman, master of arts in teaching; Stephen Paul Smith, bachelor of general studies; Bertina Loutrice Solomon, master of education in counseling; Kendra Hudson Stanley, master of arts in teaching; Danielle Renae Staten, master of arts in teaching; Cedrick Baynard Stewart, master of education in counseling; Sally Katherine Stidham, master of arts in teaching; Kelly Aline Stone, bachelor of general studies; Angelyn Louise Talley, master of arts in teaching; Katrina Lanette Taylor, master of arts in communication; Lavarrius Deonshay Thomas, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Sara Rhymes Thompson, master of arts in teaching; Jayson Alton Thornhill, bachelor of science in nursing; Wendi Ann Tilmon, master of arts in teaching; Tiffany L. Tolliver, bachelor of general studies; Michael Wayne Tuberville, bachelor of arts in mass communications; Reginald C. Ward, bachelor of science in aviation; Lori Anne Webb, bachelor of general studies; Ginger Rae Wiley, bachelor of general studies; Erin Elizebeth Yellott, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Amy Ann Young, bachelor of business administration in accounting.
Swartz: Todd DeWayne Ramsey, master of arts in teaching; Keith Alan Wilkerson, master of science in psychology.
West Monroe: Bobby Brandon Arrant, bachelor of general studies; Brittany Jo Barefield, bachelor of arts in mass communications; Kara Leigh Birmingham, bachelor of business administration in management; Tyjzori Fraejzon Brown, bachelor of business administration in general business; Stanley Russell Bryan Jr., bachelor of business administration in accounting; Amanda Danielle Carroll, master of science in biology; B. Earline Chance, bachelor of arts in psychology; Lindsey Norwood Creech, master of arts in teaching; James Nelson Daniel, bachelor of science in aviation; Christy Nicole Dodson, master of education in elementary education; Pamela L. Dubuy, master of arts in teaching; Lauren Owens Galle, master of arts in history; Jennifer Latham Harris, doctor of education in curriculum and instruction; Yvonne P. Laney, bachelor of arts in psychology (cum laude); Mari Allison Laudenheimer, bachelor of science in family and consumer science; Zachary Thomas Lofton, bachelor of arts in history; Lisa Gail Lowery, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science; John Keith Majure, master of business administration; Meredeth Leigh Mayeaux, master of education in counseling; Karla Deon Mayo, bachelor of general studies; Jennifer Johnston McCorkle, master of arts in teaching; Kelly Platt McCready, master of arts in teaching; Jessica S. McDonough, master of arts in teaching; Stefanie Louise McWhorter, bachelor of science in occupational therapy (summa cum laude); Bambi Brooke Poindexter, bachelor of general studies; Jason Bernard Powell, bachelor of business administration in general business; Sonya Denise Robinson, master of education in special education; Jennifer Cousans Sibley, bachelor of science in nursing; Amy Michelle Smith, bachelor of business administration in general business; James Campbell Steele, associate of arts in criminal justice; Verlyn James Steffenson, bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science (cum laude); Bobby Wade Tinsley, bachelor of general studies; Robert Howard Williams Jr.; bachelor of arts in social studies education; Tara Gregory Wink, master of education in elementary education.
RAPIDES PARISH
Alexandria: Joquina Monika Reed, bachelor of arts in speech communication; Shannon Maria Segura, master of science in psychology; Christopher Lee Sices, master of arts in criminal justice.
Tioga: Delisha Renee Smith, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
RICHLAND PARISH
Delhi: Sheldon Ray Jones, master of education in administration and supervision; Pecola Ann Kie, master of education in elementary education; Lateshia Nichole McDade, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
Rayville: Lindsey Johnston Allen, bachelor of arts in psychology (summa cum laude); Diana Fenceroy Barbee, master of education in special education; Molly Louise Gammill, master of education in counseling; Sharon Renee Jones, bachelor of arts in psychology; Kelly J. King, bachelor of business administration in general business; Lola Lucille Wade, master of education in elementary education; Lisa M. Wilmore, master of education in administration and supervision; Kelly Hampton Wright, master of arts in criminal justice.
Start: Alicia Gay Boles, bachelor of science in aviation; Jennifer Rose Williams, bachelor of business administration in accounting; Angie Schexnyder Wisenor, master of education in elementary education.
ST. CHARLES PARISH
Destrehan: Damien Richard, bachelor of general studies.
ST. LANDRY PARISH
Arnaudville: Andy Paul Chautin, bachelor of arts in English.
ST. TAMMANY PARISH
Mandeville: Kellie Lynn Schulingkamp, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
TANGIPAHOA PARISH
Roseland: Marbrae Russell Wilson, bachelor of science in physical education.
TENSAS PARISH
St. Joseph: Sarah Elizabeth Mascagni, master of arts in teaching.
UNION PARISH
Downsville: Rebecca Mann McCann, bachelor of science in nursing.
Farmerville: Audra Ray, bachelor of science in occupational therapy (cum laude).
VERNON PARISH
Hornbeck: Ashley Raeshel Chance, master of education in counseling.
Leesville: Zelissa Raychel Smith, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
Rose Pine: Kirsti Jean Ward, bachelor of business administration in general business.
WEBSTER PARISH
Minden: Theresa Dronet Hart, doctor of philosophy in marriage and family therapy; Candice Michelle Ross, associate of general studies.
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH
Brusly: Marla Jane Erwin, master of arts in gerontology.
WEST CARROLL PARISH
Epps: Paughnee Lee Hale, bachelor of science in family and consumer science; Thomas Benson Patton, bachelor of business administration in marketing; Jackie Marie Reese, master of arts in teaching; Victoria Katrice Williams, associate of science in child development.
Forest: Martin Lloyd Elliott, master of arts in teaching; Toni Nowlin Elliott, master of education in elementary education.
Oak Grove: Sheri Annette Ashley, master of arts in teaching; Robin Driver Brister, master of arts in teaching; Belinda G. Brooks, master of arts in teaching; Meagan Devon Brown, master of arts in teaching; Callie Aspazie Bruce, master of arts in teaching; Rebekah Ann Harper, bachelor of business administration in accounting; Sharon Davis Patrick, master of arts in teaching; Jeremy David Rawls, bachelor of science in occupational therapy.
OUT-OF-STATE
ALABAMA
Anniston: Tekielia DelNeika Oden-Leigh, master of arts in marriage and family therapy.
ARKANSAS
Lake Village: Kimberly Michelle Willmer, associate of general studies.
Parkdale: Brandi Pugh Poole, master of education in administration and supervision.
Portland: Benjamin Kelley Cunningham, bachelor of science in construction.
Springdale: Amanda Gail Long, bachelor of business administration in computer information systems.
Strong: Daryell Ladell Howell, bachelor of arts in sociology.
GEORGIA
Acworth: Renea Johnson Oseni, doctor of philosophy in marriage and family therapy.
Atlanta: Brian Christopher Duffy, master of education in administration and supervision.
Hogansville: Michael Antonio Hardaway, bachelor of general studies.
MISSISSIPPI
Indianola: Matthew George Dowell, associate of general studies.
Vicksburg: Jimmy Lynn Alley Jr., master of science in biology.
TEXAS
Bon Wier: Jessica Westbrook Allred, bachelor of general studies.
Garland: Homer Lavern Birdine Jr., bachelor of general studies.
Graham: Alicia Kae Griffin, bachelor of science in kinesiology.
Richmond: Thomas Joseph Brans, bachelor of arts in history.
FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Canada: Christopher Aaron Verheul, master of arts in teaching.
China: Shengfang Dong, master of business administration; Hao Gao, master of business administration; Mingna Song, doctor of philosophy in pharmacy; Wenzhan Yang, doctor of philosophy in pharmacy.
Columbia: Monica Juliana Castro, bachelor of business administration in marketing.
Cyprus: George Georgiades, bachelor of business administration in accounting.
France: Julien Raphael-Amanrich, bachelor of science in aviation.
Hong Kong: Pui Sze Tiffany Tam, master of business administration.
India: Ravi G. Iyer, doctor of philosophy in pharmacy and a master of business administration; Rahul Vishram Manek, doctor of philosophy in pharmacy; Ankita Bharat Modi, master of science in pharmaceutical sciences; Jerry Nesamony, doctor of philosophy in pharmacy; Gopal D. Patil, doctor of philosophy in pharmacy; Rahul David Solomon, master of business administration.
South Korea: Jinhee Lee, master of arts in marriage and family therapy.
Philippines: Maria Teresa Factora Merritt, master of arts in teaching.

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