HAMMOND, La. (The Livingston Parish News) – Southeastern Louisiana University virtually celebrated approximately 1,100 graduates on Saturday, May 16, in advance of the still planned face-to-face commencement later this summer.
Of that total, 117 are from Livingston Parish.
The virtual celebration took place on the same day SLU graduates and their families, under normal circumstances, would have packed the University Center in Hammond in a sea of green and gold.
But the novel coronavirus pandemic, which hit Louisiana harder than most states in the initial outbreak, forced university officials to postpone its traditional ceremony, though there’s still a hope the university can hold an in-person ceremony later this summer.
Despite not being able to come together, Southeastern President John L. Crain said it was important for the spring 2020 graduates to be recognized.
“Graduating college is a top 10 moment in most people’s lives,” Crain said. “At Southeastern, we do everything we can to put students first, and we wanted to take the moment to truly acknowledge this incredible time for these new graduates.”
Southeastern put together a virtual celebration with messages from multiple speakers, including Robin Roberts, Southeastern alumna and “Good Morning America” host.
Students were able to share and participate in the surprise celebration remotely. One graduate, Aubree Weldon of Baton Rouge, described the virtual ceremony as “an amazing tribute to 2020 grads.”
Southeastern celebrated approximately 1,100 graduates, including 380 men and 734 women, who received 16 different degrees and represented 22 states and 19 countries.
Spring graduates will receive their diplomas in the mail.
Candidates for associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees were honored. Livingston Parish natives garnered one doctoral degree, eight master’s degrees, 107 bachelor’s degrees, and one associate’s degree.
Listed below are the Livingston Parish natives who received degrees:
Doctoral Degrees
Denham Springs
Summer L. Bunch, Nursing Practice DNP
Master’s Degrees
Denham Springs
Brittany E. Chedraui, Business Administration
Stephanie P. Stewart, Curriculum and Instruction
Holden
Sarah E. Barber, Counseling
Livingston
Lindsey E. McCaskill, Nursing
Springfield
Cindy D. Brown, Counseling
Walker
Ashlyn E. Dyess, Health & Kinesiology
Caitlyn E. Piper, Nursing
Watson
Lori S. Grace, Nursing
Bachelor’s Degrees
Albany
Hannah R. Cardaronella, Accounting
Ariel B. Cook, Psychology
Makayla B. Peters, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Schuylar M. Ramsey, Communication
Denham Springs
Brett C. Ahlf, Management
Breanna Arceneaux, Industrial Technology
Parker J. Berthelot, Communication
Abbey N. Bethel, Social Work
Jessica A. Bowen, Communication
Breanne H. Boyette, General Studies
Deanne W. Bryant, General Studies
William C. Campbell, Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment
Adinah E. Cobb, Nursing
Brianna J. Denmark, General Studies
William M. Devall, Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment
Savannah M. Douglas, English Education
Darian B. Drude, Sociology
Joshua C. Durocher, Information Technology
Alexis P. Edmonston, Nursing
Amber Edwards, Chemistry
Harleigh N. Emrick, Management
Katherine J. Evans, Nursing
Melville J. Faust IV, Finance
Joshua L. Ford, Engineering Technology
Claudio V. Franc, Biological Sciences
Amanda C. Gann, Elementary Education Grades 1-5
Mattie E. Gibson, Criminal Justice
Hayli M. Gillette, Health and Physical Educ K-12
Antonia W. Hall, Industrial Technology
Cady L. Harrell, General Studies
Tiffany D. Hathaway, General Studies
Emilee M. Hickman, Family & Consumer Sciences
Amanda M. Holliday, General Studies
Amanda F. Jackson, Management
Alec D. Jones, Marketing
Clayton E. Jordan, Finance
Gabrielle T. Kling, Biological Sciences
Lewis G. Laurent, Industrial Technology
Tony J. Licciardi, Management
Sarah J. Magliolo, Accounting
Mackenzie C. Martone, Art
Heather R. Matthews, Criminal Justice
Brandon D. Maulding, Computer Science
Tiffany A. Nevels, Elementary Education Grades 1-5
Kevin R. Noble, Marketing
Tiffany M. O’Neill, Middle School Education Grades 4-8
Amanda M. Patterson, Nursing
Keleigh J. Pickett, Art
Reese A. Pourciau, Management
Gabrielle H. Rancatore, Psychology
Adam S. Reynolds, Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment
Austin T. Rogers, Management
Britney S. Schweitzer, Psychology
Kaisey N. Seegmiller, English
Jacob S. Shaffett, Health Systems Management
Dylan A. Stanley, Social Studies Education
Hannah N. Stevens, Management
Justin P. Sumrall, Marketing
Taylor M. Teal, Family & Consumer Sciences
Meagan E. Thames, Management
Saraphia T. Wilson, Management
Amanda L. Wray, English Education
French Settlement
Lacy P. Williams, Nursing
Holden
Alexis M. Aime, Nursing
Raini A. Blackwell, Psychology
Aaron T. Carlton, General Studies
Alyssa M. Chatagnier, Sociology
Katelyn B. Craig, Health Systems Management
Serena H. King, General Studies
Taylor R. Page, Business Administration
Gabrielle R. Reynolds, Kinesiology
Clarissa R. Smith, Biological Sciences
Madisyn A. Wascom, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Livingston
Heather R. Blount, Health Systems Management
Madeline J. Felps, English
Lyla M. Hixson, Marketing
Kristen M. Hodges, Marketing
Cade A. Martin, Industrial Technology
Zachary P. Savoy, Management
Gabriel W. Sicard, Psychology
Maurepas
Courtney N. Adkins, General Studies
Katie L. Balfantz, History
Julia E. Ernest, Communication
Springfield
Caraline D. Abels, Marketing
Robert J. Brown, Industrial Technology
Taylor A. Brown, General Studies
Savannah R. Davidson, History
Justine E. Threeton, Kinesiology
Walker
Cody A. Arceneaux, Nursing
Victoria A. Bankston, Health Systems Management
Rebecca L. Boudreaux, General Studies
Kylie S. Branch, General Studies
Rhonda S. Broussard, Elementary Education Grades 1-5
Maia Carmelita A. Dominguez, Art
Emily J. Fink, Health Systems Management
Colby A. Freneaux, Business Administration
Deven N. Gautreau, Nursing
Joseph T. Lockhart, Accounting
Alissa B. Martin, Management
Jaime T. Maurello, Nursing
Ryan M. Miller, Nursing
Ashley K. Parker, Management
Jessica R. Robinson, Management
Shelby A. Romero, Kinesiology
Baylie N. Stears, Kinesiology
Jade S. Turner, Psychology
Breanna J. Turpin, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Associate Degrees
Walker
Hunter L. Lenard, Industrial Technology
By: David Gray | The News
