Southeastern Louisiana University graduates 1,062 students

New Orleans CityBusiness, May 15, 2007

Southeastern Louisiana University conferred degrees on 1,062 graduates Saturday at spring commencement.

Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, the U.S. Army commander and Louisiana native who led the post-Katrina task force charged with the New Orleans and Gulf coast recovery, was the keynote speaker at the ceremony in the University Center arena.

The university presented President's Medals for Academic Excellence to 14 students with perfect 4.0 grade point averages. The medals are awarded to students with the highest cumulative grade point average in the university's five colleges and Division of General Studies. In two colleges, multiple awards were presented.

Medal recipients: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences criminal justice major Kristen M. Rodrigue of Slidell;

- College of Business finance major Brett Michael Bergeron of LaPlace; management major Johan Deij Jurjevich of Baton Rouge; accounting major Heather Marie Lambert of Pearl River; finance major Joseph E. Vandigo of Hammond; management major Ashley N. Wozniak of Tickfaw;

- College of Education and Human Development special education major Betsy Ann Bordelon of LaPlace; early childhood education major Stephanie Rose Mayeaux of Ponchatoula; middle school education major Judy A. Meidinger of Hammond; elementary education major Breigh Danielle Rainey of Gonzales;

- College of Nursing and Health Sciences athletic training major Jason M. Rodriguez of Houma

- College of Science and Technology biology major Haley L. Echlin of Clinton; biology major Lauren N. Stirling of Ponchatoula; and

- Division of General Studies general studies major Amanda Elise Murry of Albany.

Students receiving associate, bachelor's and master's degrees:

JEFFERSON PARISH master's degrees

Harvey - Andrea G. Barrios, Administration and Supervision; Y'vonne Walker, MAT Secondary Education;

Kenner - Matthew M. Moline, Executive MBA; Ann M. Poche, Administration and Supervision;

Marrero - Felicia S. McCall, Business Administration;

Metairie - Tamsin N. Cyprian, Administration and Supervision; Michael E. Preston, Executive MBA;

New Orleans - Deborah A. Barrette, Administration and Supervision;

Bachelor's degrees

Gretna - Amy B. McKinney, Accounting; Jason M. Rees, Management; Eva D. Ruppenicker, Communication Sciences and Disorders;

Harvey - Kasey N. Chiasson, General Studies;

Kenner - Richard L. Briseno, Marketing; Robert J. Camp Jr., Computer Science; Kristen A. Hockenberry, General Studies; Coneka R. Nettles, Communication; Tierney N. Ricker, Psychology; April K. Samuels, Marketing; Melina M. Todesco, Athletic Training;

Lafitte - Andia M. Arcement, Family and Consumer Sciences;

Marrero - Jessica N. Carter, Criminal Justice; Michael B. Regan, Management; Kevin A. Wedge Jr., Management;

Metairie - Dana M. Adams, Psychology; Bradley J. Bauer, General Business; Melissa K. Bondi, Accounting; Laceyann K. Budenski, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Jessica L. Colbenson, English Education; Christopher L. Develle, Management; Joycelynn M. DiVincent, Elementary Education Grades 1-5; Charles R. Ellis III, Criminal Justice; Michael H. Guillory, Athletic Training; Elizabeth A. Hudson, History; Kenneth F. Raymond Jr., Marketing; Anthony J. Revelle, Criminal Justice; Charles D. Ross, Marketing; Bryan J. Sentilles, Athletic Training; Carly A. Siedel, Kinesiology; Kendal M. Sigur, Biological Sciences; Shane J. Soignier, Criminal Justice; Katherine P. Victor, Marketing; Danielle M. Williams, Special Education Mild/Moderate Disabilities;

New Orleans - Arden N. Ballard, Athletic Training; Anthony T. Eaton, Finance; Lauren A. Lecron, General Business; Theresa M. Mauer, Early/Childhood Education Grades PK-3;

Westwego - Shandria M. Bailey, Management; Zubiadah S. Lofton, Finance; Delvin L. Robinson, Kinesiology;

Associate degrees

Metairie - Amanda E. Carr, General Studies; and

New Orleans - Cindy B. Coffey, General Studies.