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Nicholls State University awarded 670 degrees to students during its Dec. 12 commencement.
Among the fall graduates was Thibodaux native Emily Albert, who received the President’s Medal of Honor for earning a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Local graduates earning a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher and graduating summa cum laude included Albert; Rebecca Billiot, of Houma; Brent Cheramie, of Cut Off; Chao Dong, of Thibodaux; Olivia Galtier, of Houma; Jenna Graham, of Thibodaux; and Megan Monier, of Thibodaux.
Graduates by parish, degree and major are:
Lafourche Parish
Arts and Sciences Associate Degree
Tommy J. Allemand, safety technology; Amber L. Bouffanie, general studies; Olivia R. Bourgeois, general studies; Dean W. Breindel, safety technology; Kimberly A. Brown, general studies; Jacob B. Carpenter, safety technology; Stacie M. Carrier, general studies; Joseph M Chircop, safety technology; Andrew G. Diaz, safety technology; Schae M. Dominique, petroleum services; Schae M. Dominique, safety technology; Corey J. Knight, safety technology; Nicole R. LeBoeuf, general studies; Amy W. Louviere, safety technology; Bradley J. Lovell, general studies; Trevor L. McLafferty, petroleum services; Guy F. Melancon, safety technology; Aaron J. Mobley, petroleum services; Lisa A. Naquin, general studies; Breana C. Olivier, general studies; Whitney M. Pitre, safety technology; Wesley Pitts, safety technology; Jassi R. Piatt, safety technology; Hunter K. Prejean, safety technology; Colby J. Quatrevingt, general studies; Tyler J. Rivet, petroleum services; Theresa D. Thomassie, general studies; Kaylab L. Verdin, safety technology; Aaron M. Waguespack, safety technology.
Bachelor’s Degree
Hannah-Marie Avants, interdisciplinary studies; Yaye A. Ba, English literary studies; Ian P. Benoit, history; Jason T. Bilello, history; Lauren R. Blanchard, interdisciplinary studies; Christopher G. Bourg, interdisciplinary studies; Robert M. Breaux, interdisciplinary studies; Kim N. Cheesebrough, sociology; Harlie M. Dominique, biology pre-med/pre-dental; Jared M. Dominique, petroleum services safety tech, cum laude; Linden M. Dousay, history, cum laude; Kelsie M. Guidry, interdisciplinary studies; Cornelius J. Johnson, petroleum services exploration production; Brandi M. Joshua, interdisciplinary studies; Mary Katherine S. Kearns, art; Emily L. Knobloch, art, magna cum laude; Jeremy M. Landry, music instrumental education, magna cum laude; Kyle Lanegrasse, petroleum services safety tech; Kaitlynn R. Ledet, music instrumental education, magna cum laude; Colby M. Mire, geomatics; Grant A. Ordoyne, interdisciplinary studies, cum laude; Harley M. Papa, English literary studies; Stuart J. Percle, mass communication public relations; Sadie M. Pierce, biology; Dana M. Prine, interdisciplinary studies; Shakeena R. Robertson, government; Kristina L. Robichaux, interdisciplinary studies; Dain J. Rodrigue, interdisciplinary studies; Kirk J. Rousse, mass communication broadcast journalism; Amanda C. Tabary, art.
Business Administration Bachelor’s Degree
Sammi J. Acosta, accounting; Emily I. Albert, accounting, summa cum laude; Austin J. Barksdale, computer information systems; Thomas L. Barrios, marketing; Lauren E. Bayhi, management human resources; Charles G. Bourgeois, management; Brent M. Cheramie, accounting, summa cum laude; Trey M. Cortez, business administration; Chelsea I. Davaine, business administration; Suma S. Edmonds, marketing; Matthew P. Fonseca, business administration; Maci E. Forrestier, business administration; David A. Fournet, management maritime management; Kurt C. LeBlanc, finance, cum laude; Alyssa C. Martinez, management; Shelby N. Matherne, accounting, cum laude; Jerica L. Nelson, management human resources; Candace L. Parker, business administration pre-law; Eric P. Plaisance, accounting; Jamie L. Porche, finance financial services marketing; Holly R. Richard, accounting, cum laude; Brock J. Robichaux, computer information systems; David P. Smith, computer information systems, cum laude; Courtnie R. Tabor, accounting, magna cum laude; Brandon N. Talbot, marketing; Kyle M. Truxillo, management, cum laude; Emily B. Weathers, management maritime management, cum laude.
Master’s Degree
Beth L. Barrilleaux, master of business administration; Matthew S. Bourgeois, master of business administration; Brittney L. Cortez, master of business administration, graduate honors; Jacob A. Daigle, master of business administration; Dylan T. Dufrene, master of business administration; Dex A. Gonzales, master of business administration; Leif J. Haas, master of business administration. College of Education Associate’s Degree
Amber L. Bouffanie, childhood development preschool management; Blakley N. Fields, childhood development preschool management; Jennifer A. Guillot, childhood development preschool management; Tressa R. Lafont, childhood development preschool management.
Bachelor’s Degree
Chelsi R. Bailey, elementary education 1 to 5 certification; Britany A. Bell, general family & consumer sciences social services; Leah E. Bourgeois, general family & consumer sciences social services; Derek P. Brunet, human performance education, cum laude; Katie R. Chenier, general family & consumer sciences social services; Nikki M. Clement, general family & consumer sciences social services; Kristen A. Daigle, general family & consumer sciences social services, magna cum laude; Blakley N. Fields, birth to 5 early intervention/special education; Andrea M. Foote, secondary education social studies; Dawn M. Gilmore, general family & consumer sciences social services; Jenna L. Graham, elementary education 1 to 5 certification, summa cum laude; Allison N. Guillory, general family & consumer sciences social services; Jennifer A. Guillot, birth to 5 early intervention/special education; Tressa R. Lafont, psychology; Monita M. Lewis, general family & consumer sciences social services; Casey M. Mason, psychol-
ogy; Dustin P. Percle, human performance education;
Elise M. Pere, general family & consumer sciences social services; Darrian K. Robertson, psychology; Madeline C. Sampey, general family & consumer sciences social services, cum laude; Savannah A. Schoener, psychology; Adrianne S. Speer, secondary education social studies.
Master’s Degree
Rachel E. Benoit, MAT grades 4-8, graduate honors; Allison N. Bourgeois, MAT grades 1-5, graduate honors; Jennifer A. Bourgeois, school counseling; Desirae A. Chiasson, clinical mental health counseling; Cammie J. Claytor, education leadership teaching leadership; Ashley E. Comeaux-Foret, MAT grades 6-12, graduate honors; Kristi M. DeRoche, education leadership teaching leadership, graduate honors; Sara E. Dempster, education leadership teaching leadership, graduate honors; Diamond C. Dillard, clinical mental health counseling; Heather L. Foret, MAT grades 1-5; Tiffany L. Gaubert, clinical mental health counseling; Felicia D. Hill, counselor education; Zack A. Hill, education leadership k-12 school leadership, graduate honors; Christopher M. LeBoeuf, counselor education; Tiffany S. Legendre, school counseling; Meggie L. Mayberry, curriculum and instruction early childhood, graduate honors; Roxanne R. Oncale, education leadership k-12 school leadership; Cynthia J. Puetz, education leadership teaching leadership; Brittney M. Rogers, education leadership teaching leadership; Ashley M. White, education leadership K-12 school leadership.
Nursing & Allied Health Bachelor’s Degree
Tiffany M. Adams, dietetics; Jack P. Bach, culinary arts professional; Krystal L. Boudreaux, nursing; Valenchia Q. Brown, nursing; Casey D. Chance, health science pre-professional; Taylor O. Dugruise, health science pre-professional; Kaley M. Duplantis, health science pre-professional, cum laude; Amber R. Dupre, nursing; Alexis M. Foret, nursing, magna cum laude; Brennan M. Gautreaux, nursing; Randy J. Guidry, nursing; Leah M. Hebert, nursing; Brandon M. Inness, nursing; Catherine M. Marcello, nursing; Megan A. Monier, communicative disorders, summa cum laude; Terri L. Morris, health science supervision management; Jacoby G. Pitre, culinary arts professional, cum laude; Ryder A. Pitre, health science supervision management; Caroline M. Richard, nursing; Penny R. Rodrigue, nursing; James T. Sothern, health science pre-professional, cum laude; Hailey M. Theriot, nursing; Tyler J. Vizier, nursing.
Master’s Degree
Lauren B. Beaudean, nursing practitioner; Annelle C. Dugas, nursing practitioner; Lindsay E. Foret, nursing practitioner; Crystal B. Hill, nursing practitioner; Mia B. Savoie, nursing practitioner.
University College Associate Degree
Andrew J. Gautreaux, safety technology; Doris A. Savoie, general studies; Matthew L. Waguespack, general studies.
Bachelor’s Degree
Luis E. Bonilla, interdisciplinary studies; Danette B. Dominique, interdisciplinary studies; Saul Hebert, interdisciplinary studies; Mandy C. Mahler, interdisciplinary studies; Alexis M. Pellegrin, interdisciplinary studies.
Terrebonne Parish
Arts and Sciences Associate Degree
Nicky P. Allemand, petroleum services; Annette F. Bergeron, petroleum services; Annette F. Bergeron, safety technology; Candace T. Bergeron, general studies; Eric M. Davis, petroleum services; Brooks J. Domangue, general studies; Haley S. Foret, general studies; Thomas J. Freeman, safety technology; Kaitlynn M. Gentry, safety technology; Danielle M. Gibbs, general studies; Dustin P. Lambert, safety technology; Tadd C. Ledet, general studies; Tadd C. Ledet, safety technology; Rhea” A. Mabile, safety technology; Chrishauna P. Mart, general studies; Joseph W. Palmisano, safety technology; Kaitlyn M. Ray, general studies; Shelby R. Rogers, safety technology; Brandon E. Savoie, safety technology; Tina D. Vanheeswijk, general studies; Tanya E. Verdin, general studies; Katie M. Watson, general studies; Latasha D. White, general studies; Susan F. Wilson, safety technology.
Bachelor’s Degree
James D. Authement, mathematics advanced mathematics; Kirby W. Bonvillain, biology premed/pre-dentistry; Denise A. Boudreaux, interdisciplinary studies; Anee C. Briglio, interdisciplinary studies; Megan E. Chauvin, music instrumental education, cum laude; Jorden J. Comardelle, history; Adrian T. Craft, interdisciplinary studies; Nicole E. Damen, interdisciplinary studies; Eric M. Davis, petroleum services safety tech; David T. Deroche, interdisciplinary studies; Katie L. Deroche, mass communication public relations, cum laude; Amy M. Fischer, art; Britney R. Fournier, mass communication public relations; Lanis J. Foussell, government; Chelsea N. Frank, interdisciplinary studies; Thomas J. Freeman, petroleum services safety tech; Olivia A. Galtier, mathematics secondary math education, summa cum laude; Daryl E. Karpinski, interdisciplinary studies; Jennifer E. Kazusky, interdisciplinary studies; Jordan E. Keaghey, history; Brandi L. Lombas, interdisciplinary studies; Bryan W. Marlborough, petroleum services exploration production, cum laude; Tony P. Martin, petroleum services exploration production; Lauren E. Melancon, interdisciplinary studies; Kori A. Pellegrin, interdisciplinary studies; John F. Prejeant, government; Carla A. Roddy, art; David S. Soileau, petroleum services safety tech; Anastatia D. Theriot, history; Adam J. Verret, English literary studies, magna cum laude; Caren B. Westerman, interdisciplinary studies; Kierra K. Young, sociology.
Master’s Degree
Dustin J. Adams, communication technology college math.
Business Administration Bachelor’s Degree
Dexter R. Authement, management maritime management; Brittany L. Avet, accounting; Heidi L. Bergeron, accounting; Heidi L. Bergeron, finance; David J. Breerwood, accounting; Jordan E. Duplantis, accounting, magna cum laude; Jordan E. Duplantis, finance, magna cum laude; Corey D. Dupre, business administration; Michael A. Eunice, computer information systems; Jennifer A. Fanguy, management; Esmeralda Guereque, accounting; Kaitlyn T. Hall, business administration; Ben T. Hamner, management maritime management; Lauren E. Harrington, management; Renisha King, management human resources, cum laude; April R. Kreamer, management; Patrick J. Ledet, management maritime management; Eric F. Marmande, business administration; Courtney R. McDonald, management human resources; Matthew Meche, management; Meghan E. Michel, finance; Darla K. Primeaux, accounting; Steven R. Ramsey, accounting; Lea A. Ratley, management human resources; Leah L. Richard, computer information systems; Emily O. Robichaux, accounting; Katelin N. Robichaux, business administration pre-law; Robin R. Robinson, management maritime management; Sara J. Trax, marketing.
Master’s Degree
Kathleen B. Duplantis, business administration.
College of Education Associate Degree
Amanda N. Chiasson, child development preschool management; Sarah J.
Petrie, child development preschool management.
Bachelor’s Degree
Rebecca A. Billiot, psychology, summa cum laude; Stephen S. Billiot, general family & consumer sciences social services; Alicia L. Boudreaux, birth-5 early intervention/special education, cum laude; Denise L. Boudreaux, psychology; Magan K. Brasher, general family & consumer sciences social services; Brittny A. Briggs, general family & consumer sciences social services; Amanda N. Chiasson, birth-5 early intervention/special education; Lakeisha T. Curry, general family & consumer sciences social services; Rayni L. Francis, secondary education English; Ciera L. LeBouef, general family & consumer sciences social services; Breah M. Neil, psychology; Whitney A. Nelton, psychology; Sarah J. Petrie, birth-5 early intervention/special education; Stefan J. Pitre, secondary education social studies; Mark A. Robichaux, psychology; Debbie K. Washburne, psychology; Kimberly B. Wright, psychology.
Master’s Degree
Krista H. Bergeron, clinical mental health counseling; Adam D. Billiot, curriculum & instruction learning disability; Cynthia L. Cunningham, MAT grades 1-5, graduate honors; LaKesha M. Franklin, psychological counseling; Anthony E. Joseph, education leadership teaching leadership; Christopher M. Kennedy, MAT grades 6-12; Sandi C. Lirette, clinical mental health counseling, graduate honors; Lacey L. Scott, education leadership teaching leadership, graduate honors; Callie A. Sevin, education leadership teaching leadership; Rylan K. Seymore, education leadership k-12 school leadership; Kiala J. Singleton, clinical mental health counseling; Christopher A. Steward, clinical mental health counseling; Angela L. Yesso, clinical mental health counseling.
Nursing & Allied Health Associate Degree
April R. Kreamer, culinary arts.
Bacherlor’s Degree
Jessica H. Adams, nursing; Brandie M. Allen, nursing; Allyson C. Arceneaux, nursing; Kellie D. Bani-Saaid, nursing, cum laude; Amie E. Chauvin, nursing; Monique M. Cole, nursing; Kourtney L. Curry, nursing; Angelle M. Doiron, nursing; Allison L. Guidry, nursing, cum laude; Kate F. Knight, nursing; Hilary N. Lopez, health science pre-professional; Evan P. Matherne, health science pre-professional; Rachel L. Meyers, nursing; Hunter J. Porche, nursing; Delisa R. Smith, nursing.
Master’s Degree
Brad M. Bourgeois, nursing practitioner; Danielle J. Coleman, nursing practitioner; Amber C. Hebert, nursing practitioner; Billy J. Hebert, nursing practitioner; Brandi N. LeCompte, nursing practitioner; Meryn A. Olivier, nursing practitioner; Janie L. Trosclair, nursing practitioner.
University College Associate Degree
Jason M. Borne, safety technology; Allison N. Christen, general studies; Casey P. Duplantis, safety technology; Lee A. Green, safety technology; Jared M. Landry, safety technology.
Bachelor’s Degree
Alicia M. Bergeron, interdisciplinary studies; Rhian E. Lewis, interdisciplinary studies; Stephen P. Martinez, interdisciplinary studies; Gregory Thomas, petroleum services safety tech. •
Nicholls State University awarded 670 degrees during its fall 2015 commencement on Dec. 12 in Stopher Gymnasium. Among the fall graduates were three College of Business and College of Nursing and Allied Health students who graduated summa cum laude with a 3.9 or higher GPA. Emily Albert of Thibodaux received the President’s Medal of Honor for earning a perfect 4.0 GPA. Pictured (from left) are Brent Cheramie of Cut Off, accounting; Nicholls President Dr. Bruce Murphy; Albert, accounting; and Megan Monier of Thibodaux, communicative disorders.
Among the fall graduates were three College of Education students who graduated summa cum laude with a 3.9 or higher GPA. Pictured (left to right) are Rebecca Billiot of Houma, psychology; Nicholls President Dr. Bruce Murphy; MeJoan Whittington of Slidell, psychology; and Jenna Graham of Thibodaux, elementary education.
College of Arts and Sciences students who graduated summa cum laude with a 3.9 or higher GPA are, from left, Olivia Galtier of Houma, mathematics (secondary math education); Nicholls President Dr. Bruce Murphy; and Chao Dong of Thibodaux, chemistry. (Not pictured is Jenna Graham of Thibodaux, elementary education.)
