2016-2017 Xavierite

2016

Xavier University of Louisiana

2016 - 2017

2017

From the cover artist Remembrance and celebration of events in our lives inspire the cover and endsheet designs for our 20162017 Xavierite. The ribbons theme reflects how in life we don't know when any moment will be our last, so it is crucial to live every day as a celebration. The ribbons represent our experiences here at Xavier and how those memories will flow indefinitely, even beyond graduation.

As you look at them, I hope you will also see the ribbons as symbols of how we should live our lives in the moment.

Leland Johnson Class 2018 Art major

Home away from home

So, you want to be a doctor

Table of Contents Founder pages 2-5 Graduate portraits College of Arts & Sciences pages 6-43

Our mission of community service

Meet & greet

College of Pharmacy pages 44-63 Pharmacy–P1 - P2 - P3 pages 64-73 Sports, Gold Nuggets Volleyball

Underclass portraits pages 74-79 Freshmen - Transfer portraits pages 80-115

Xavier's Jazz Ensemble performs in China

Organizations pages 116-157 Student Life 158-215 Academic departments pages 216-229 Find your passion

Board of trustees-administrators XU departments-faculty & staff portraits pages 230-256

Alumni, returns as head basketball coach

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Founder Saint Katharine Drexel Following in her footsteps Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament celebrate 125 years

Shoes worn by St. Katharine Drexel

The motherhouse in Bensalem holds the tomb for St. Katharine, who established the religious order in 1891, died in 1955 and was canonized in 2000.

St. Katharine, the second American-born saint, left her prominent Philadelphia family to found the order and poured her $20 million fortune into it.

St. Katharine's remains will be moved to the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Center City when the property is sold in 2017.

She was the equivalent of an American princess, born into the privileged family of a wealthy Philadelphia banker and philanthropist.

She could have lived her life in the lap of luxury, oblivious to the suffering of others.

But instead, throughout the 1890’s and the first half of the 20th century – long before taking up the cause of racial equality came into vogue – St. Katharine Drexel was at the forefront of efforts to improve the lives of others.

St. Katharine was at the forefront of efforts to educate African-Americans and Native Americans with an eye toward helping them to develop their own leadership and selfdetermination. Her schools were always open to all faiths; and the nuns who followed her lived among the poor they served.

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Despite the many obstacles placed in their path, including strong opposition from whites, by 1942 the Sisters were operating black Catholic schools, convents and mission centers in some 13 states. So extensive was her influence in the Black, rural areas of New Iberia, St. Martinville and other Acadiana parishes that she is often referred to as the “Patron Saint of South Louisiana.”

St. Katharine’s presence was also felt in urban New Orleans, where the Sisters not only opened a Catholic high school and several elementary schools, but also established Xavier University of Louisiana, which was to become the capstone of her educational system.

Originally a coeducational secondary school, Xavier evolved into a teacher’s college and by 1925 had achieved full university status. A College of Pharmacy, now one of only two pharmaceutical schools in the state, was added two years later.

The stresses and strains of building a nationwide network of schools for black and Indian children were hard on St. Katharine. The never-ending work and awesome responsibilities that she shouldered for more than a half-century finally took their toll in 1935 when she suffered a nearfatal heart attack. For 20 years she was confined to the infirmary at the Motherhouse in Bensalem, Pa., where she is said to have spent most of her remaining waking hours in prayer and meditation.

St. Katharine died on March 3, 1955. She was officially canonized a saint of the Roman Catholic Church in October of 2000 by Pope John Paul II. She is only the fifth American to have been canonized and only the second American-born Saint.

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& The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament

New Orleans Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament - L-R: Nathalee Bryant, Saint Katharine Drexel Preparatory High School; and at Xavier University, Monica Loughlin, Catholic Initiatives; Jean Marie Craig, Education division; Donna Gould, English dept; Julianna Haynes, Music dept.; Grace Mary Flickinger, Biology dept.; Rita Radloff, St. Monica Elementary school. Inset: Mary Ann Stachow, Theology dept.

Associates of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament

Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the SBS at the Motherhouse in Bensalem, Philadelphia are the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Associates of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and a Sister of the Holy Family during the summer 2016 pilgrimage.

Tomb of Saint Katharine Drexel, Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

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Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Graduates

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Adams, Ashley Biology

Adams, Kaleb Chemistry

Agwaramgbo, Nkemdi Biology Pre-Medicine

Backey, Teyana Sociology

Barnes, Jourdan Art

Berkley, Shantel Political Science

Alexander, Samantha Psychology

Anderson, Ahmeena Chemistry

Armstrong, Kiara Public Health Sciences

Bertrand, G’Nell Chemistry

Bijou, Imani Biochemistry

Black, Davin Sales and Marketing

Artis, Ebony Communication Studies

Athanese, Alexander Biology

Azogini, Chiamaka Biology Pre-Medicine

Blanchard-Hodge, Sierra Political Science

Boakye, Cozette Public Health Sciences

Bradford, Delany Biology

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Brady, Corben Public Health Sciences

Bridges, Tiera Biology Pre-Medicine

Brooks, Eliqua Mass Communications

Bruins, Shanel Accounting

Bryant, Brittany Biology

Bryant, Jenae Biology

Brooks, Hakeem Biology

Brooks, Jameka Political Science

Brooks, Michelle Biology Pre-Medicine

Bumpers, Bianca Public Health Sciences

Butler, Mallory Sales and Marketing

Campbell, Rylin Biology

Brown, Bianca

Brown, Jolissa Art

Browne, Olivia Music

Campbell, Telvin Accounting

Cannon, Cornita Biology Pre-Medicine

Carter Jr., Bruce Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy

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Carter, Chelsea Public Health Sciences

Carter, Mariah Biology

Champion, Christin Mass Communication

Cunningham, Terri Chemistry Pre-Medicine

Curvey, Montrell Biology Pre-Medicine

Daley, Deanna-Kaye Chemistry

Churchill, Jazzmin Counseling

Cincore, Carter English

Covington, Rebekah Biology Pre-Medicine

Daley, Ketandra Public Health Sciences

Dang, Tyler Biology Pre-Medicine

Davis, Alexis Mass Communication

Crosby, Kennedi Biochemistry

Crowley, Kara Art

Crymes, Keajuana Business Finance

Davis, Miyah Biology Pre-Medicine

Davis, Taylor Psychology/ Music

Davis, Ve’era Speech-Language Pathology

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Davis, Victoria Biology

Davis, Wynton Biology Pre-Medicine

Dean, Brice Biology Pre-Medicine

Douglass, Ashley Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy

Douglass, Amber Biology Pre-Dentistry

Dupree, Taylor Counseling

del Rosario, Beverlin Psychology

Delecia, Gabrielle Biology Pre-Medicine

DeShields, Cheyenne Public Health Sciences

Dykes, Sonovia Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy

Dyson, Briana Psychology

Ellison, Alexis Biology

Despenza, Tyler English

Dixon, Bria Political Science

Doucet, Christopher Biology

Evans, Clarke Biology

Felton, Paige Speech Pathology

Francis, Tyler Biology

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Freeman, Alayna Chemistry

Fulmore, Ashanta Sociology

Gadsden, Iesha Sociology

Harrigan, Toni Mass Communication

Harris, Darian Biology

Harris, Feryn Biology

Gee, Amira Chemistry

Grant, Sana Counseling

Greenwood, Erica Accounting

Hasty, Geryn Biology Pre-Medicine

Haydel, Torhiana Biology

Haywood, Claudia Psychology

Greer, Alexis Psychology

Griffin, Angel Public Health Sciences

Haddock, Tatyana Psychology

Henry, L’Oreal Public Health Sciences

Herndon, Domynique Public Health Sciences

Heron, David Biology Pre-Medicine

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Hervery, Terry Finance

Hill, Kiarra Speech Pathology

Hitchens, Kierra Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy

Hunter, Kamilya Biology Pre-Medicine

Hyacinthe, Faith Chemistry

Hylton, Brandon Biology

Hodges, Khayah Counseling

Holmes, Krystal Mass Communication

Holmes, Willnelda Psychology

Ismail, Ibtisam Biology

Ivory, Loreal Psychology

Johnson, Ajene Computer Science

Hopkins, Corlis Public Health Sciences

Hudson, Theresa Biology

Hunter, Joshua Chemistry

Johnson, Ernest English

Johnson, Joshua Psychology

Johnson, Malan Biology Pre-Medicine

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Johnson, Marissa Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy

Johnson, Tylia Biology Pre-Medicine

Jones, Gabriel Sales and Marketing

Joseph, Kelli Physics

Joseph, Kelsey Speech Pathology

Julivelte, Kaylin General Chemistry

Jones, Jasmine Chemistry

Jones, Kalyn Psychology

Jones, Kayla Psychology

Keller, Maaliyah Biology Pre-Medicine

Kelly, Alexis Psychology

Kha, Kim-Nhung Biology Pre-Medicine

Jones, Leslie Biology Pre-Medicine

Jones, Paige Biology

Jordan, Alexis Chemistry

Kirk, Jonathan Accounting

LaMark, Kortney Psychology Pre-Medicine

Laborde, Zachary Psychology

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Lam, Kevin Biology Pre-Medicine/Philosophy

Lang, Shania Chemistry

Lawson, Chaumaryanne Sociology

Love, Alethia Chemistry Pre-Medicine

Macdonald, Amanda Biology

Madere, Ferralita Biology

Le, David Biology

LeBan, Levon Chemistry

Leon Ingram, Xaviera MA Educational Leadership

Malone, Christina Biology

Manning, Jawn History

Martin, Darian Counseling Psychology

Lewis, Dominqueca Psychology

Lewis, Donna MA Counseling

Lopez, Claudia Mass Communication

Martin, Skky Sociology/Spanish

Matthews, Makayla Biology Pre-Medicine

Matthews, Wayne Music Education

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Maurice, Sheldon Psychology

Mayfield, Donyeah Public Health Sciences

McClelland, Taylor Chemistry

Miles, Veronica Chemistry Pre-Medicine

Miller, Renee Biology Pre-Medicine

Montgomery, Camille Biology

McMorris, Katelyn Political Science

McNeil, Taylor Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy

Mercier, Caitlin Psychology

Montrel, Kyle English

Moore, Imagine Psychology

Moore, Kaylee Biology

Merlette, Jasmine Psychology

Middleton, Glenda Psychology

Miles, Mosea Accounting

Moore, Marcus Public Health Sciences

Moore, Raven Biology Pre-Dentistry

Morris, Daisha Biology Pre-Medicine

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Moses, Tailar Psychology

Murphy, Denikqa Music Liberal Arts

Nash, Catherine Psychology Pre-Medicine

Nwakanma, Enyianna Biology

Nwoke, Emeka Biology Pre-Medicine

O’Quine, Hallie Chemistry

Nelson, Brandi Business Administration

Nguyen, Anthony Chemistry

Nguyen, Christian Biology Pre-Medicine

Onwubuya, Emmanuella Biology

Osum, Bianca Clinical Mental Health

Ozah, Michelle Public Health Sciences

Nguyen, Daniel Psychology Pre-Medicine

Nguyen, Hoang Biology

Nguyen, Ngoc Chemistry

Park, Jullian Public Health Sciences

Parker, Gloria Music

Paul, Tionah Biology Pre-Medicine

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Payano, Veida Biology

Payne, Kourtney Chemistry

Perkins, Cheron Biology

Raines-Johnson, Jynnea Biology

Reid, Victoria Business

Ricard, Genesis Biology

Peters, Brittany Philosophy

Phillip, Zanola Biology Pre-Medicine

Pigram, Jr., Eric Psychology

Richardson, Rebecca Biology

Roberson, Darian Biology

Ross, Tamika English

Pinkins, Ashlyn Public Health Sciences

Pluvios-Philip, Wesley Public Health Sciences

Pugh II, Michael Biology Pre-Medicine

Roy, Ariel History

Russ, Sharmaine Sociology/Political Science

Saizan, Autumn Biology Pre-Medicine

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Sam, Alanna Psychology Pre-Medicine

Sanders, Ariel Biology Pre-Medicine

Sanders, Taylor Biology Pre-Medicine

Simmons, Briana Biology Pre-Medicine

Simporious, J. Cindy Biology Pre-Medicine

Simpson, Terra Biology

Satchell, Asia Biology Pre-Medicine

Savoy, Dominique Biology Pre-Medicine

Scott, Mara Mass Communication

Singleton, Kelsee Business Management

Slancher, Ralitsa Accounting

Smith, Anna Biology

Shanks, Kahlil Public Health Sciences

Shannon, Tramaine Biology

Shropshire, Jeremey Chemistry

Smith, Christine Sociology

Smith, Gary Psychology

Smith, Lauren Mass Communication

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Smith, Riley Biology Pre-Medicine

Smith, Zelana Biology

Sober, Shadia Psychology

Taylor, Destini Psychology Pre-Medicine

Taylor, Sharifa Public Health Sciences

Teague, Gabrielle Philosophy

Stevenson, Claire Biology Pre-Medicine

Stigger, Briana Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Street, Kayla Biology

Teal, Amari Sociology

Temple, Kaylen Sales and Marketing

Terrell, Natalie Biology Pre-Medicine

Streeter, Rynisha Elementary Education

Strode, Ciaj Elementary Education

Tate, Roman Biology

Thomas, Breanna Biology

Thomas, Denisia Biology Pre-Medicine

Thomas, Kevin Speech Pathology

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Thomas, Randi Biology

Thompson, Paige Chemistry Pre-Medicine

Tran, Boinhi Biology Pre-Medicine

Vu, Ashley Biology Pre-Medicine

Walker, Alexandria Biology

Walker, Gabrielle Political Science

Tucker, II, Jason Biology Pre-Medicine

Turner, Dean Biology Pre-Dental

Tyler, Myriah Psychology

Ware, Amanda Accounting

Washington, Aria French Literature

Watkins, Jayda Biology Pre-Medicine

Tyler, Ronisha Public Health Sciences

Vernon, Jeanette Psychology

Vincent, Destiny Mathematics

Watkins, Jayla Biology Pre-Medicine

Watson, Chelsi Biology

Watson, Kendale Biology Pre-Medicine

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Weber, Kelli Biology

White, Maya Biology

White, Patrice Computer Science

Williams, Marietta Biology Pre-Medicine

Williams, Meredith Art

Williams, Nia Biology

White, Teneaka Accounting

Whitfield, David English

Whiting, Andrea Chemistry

Wiseman, Michaela Biology

Word, Kennedy Public Health Sciences

Wright, Anastasia French

Wilford, Chinue Chemistry

Williams, Bruana Biology Pre-Medicine

Williams, Kelvanisha Sociology

Wright, Morris Business Management

Wright, Paige Biology

Wright, Sharissa Mass Communication

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Xavier, Alex Business

Yarber, Zhayna Biology Pre-Medicine

Education & Counseling Master of Arts

Black History Month Convocation, 2017

Master of Arts in Teaching

XU Student Media What's the Rush? hosts Brandon Brown, left, and Mara Scott, right, interview XU President C. Reynold Verret about issues such as immigration and civil rights, and campus events.

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Bartholomew, Linda

Bocage, Areah

Bowie, Erica

LeDuff, Lauren

Littlus, Cayla

Lopez, Lynette

Cook, Nichelle

Davis, Charlene

Fulton, Trynitha

Matthews, Teddric

Merilant, Laudy

Ryes, Audra

Gustave, Karen

Harper, Alicia

Lawless, Aurora

Shelly, Chezeray

Song, Zhijuan

Speed, Mary

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Waldron, Matthew

Wright, Brittaney

Master of Theology & Masters in Pastorial Theology Institute for Black Catholic Studies

Master-level Educational Leadership students - Class of 2017 Back row L-R: Father Merilant Laudy, Audra Reyes, Matthew Waldron. Middle row L-R: Areah Bocage, Erica Bouie, Tyrnithia Fulton, Lynette Lopez. Front L-R: Lisa Bartholemew, Lauren LeDuff.

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Harris, Charlene

Matthews, Vanessa Cade

Gordon, Janel Winchester posthumously

Graduates 2016 graduates of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies – (3rd & 4th from left) Vanessa Cade Matthews and Charlene Harris – are congratulated by XU administrators, including (L-R) Dr. Marcus Cox, President C. Reynold Verret, Dr. Anne McCall, Sr. Dr. Eva Marie Lumas SSS, Dr. Marguerite Giguette, and Rev. Dr. Maurice J. Nutt, C.Ss.R. A degree was also awarded posthumously to the late Janel Winchester Gordon.

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Alabi, Shakirat

Amerson, Anthony

Angelus, Renee

Arnold, Chasity

Aucoin, Michael

Autwi-Boasiako, Lawrence

Balwant, Khairoul

Barika Ebnchengl, Elizabeth

Beraki, Adal

Doctor of Pharmacy

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Bond, Kristin

Borders, Rosalind

Bostanian, Richard

Colvin, Ashley

Connelley, Lindsey

Cureaux, Sable

Brenk, Bianca

Brown, JustinG

Bucher, Caitlin

Dang, Anh Phuong

Dang, Thanh

Dastoori, Rosanna

Burke, Candice

Carroll, Iesha

Chimezie, Anthonia

Day, Margaret

Dekerlegand, Alaina

Dinh, Hoai-Thu

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Do, Mai

Do, Xexilia

Duong, Dung

Gay, Keenan

Gbaja-Biamila, Molola

Green, Camille

Elsayed, Sara

Faciane, Amber

Fisette, Nicole

Guirard, Gerald

Halum, Nadia

Harris, Charita

Fontenot, Eric

Frazier, Terri

Garrett, Tanisha

Hicks, Meghan

Hinh, Lisa

Hoang, Kim

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Hopgood, Candace

Huynh, Binh

Hymel, Stephanie

Kha, Thu Anh

Kimble, Danyelle

Kitto, Brent

Jenkins, Brianna

Jiang, Xiang

Johnson, Jennifer

Kouagou, Emmanuel

Kouzoukas, Hannah

Lampkin, Edna

Johnston, Emily

Johnston, Jaime

Joseph, Donyika

Le, Dalena

Le, Duc

Le, Huyen

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Le, Loan

Le, Stacey

Ledet, Leon

Mahmoud, Omar

McKnight, Ellen

Mitcell, Tamara

Lee, Carlos

Lefort, Kayla

Leverette, Laley

Mitchner, DeMaurian

Monteleone, Victoria

Naoum, Christine

Lindon, Markerra

Lister, Nikita

Little, Nicole

Naquin, Hannah

Nguyen, Chau

Nguyen, Huy

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Nguyen, Kelvin

Nguyen, Loc

Nguyen, Lory

Nneji, Alexander

Nwakanma, David

Parker, Taylor

Nguyen, Mary

Nguyen, Monica

Nguyen, Thien

Patel, Shama

Pena, Catherine

Pham, Benjamin

Nguyen, Truc-Jessica

Nguyen, Tuyet Hang

Nguyen, Vy

Pham, Hoa

Pham, Quynh

Phan, Hun

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Pichon, Rebekah

Picou, Kristin

Piper, Eryn

Rolland, Devinn

Saad, Sadia

Schexnayder, Chandler

Poche, Anthony

Radish, Scott

Rayford, Keegan

Schexnayder, Kristie

Sivils, Rachel

Smith, Derrian

Rayford, Keithan

Reed Watson, Dominique

Reuther, Taylor

Smith, Jasmine

Spinney, Ian

Spooner, Raven

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Tako, Stanley

Tang, Catherine

Thiaville, Samantha

Tran, Linda

Tran, Michelle

Tran, Sang

Thibodaux, Jordan

Thomas, Charnisha

Tran, Adrienne

Troung, Branda

Troung, Vu Khoi

Vo, Tan

Tran, Anh

Tran, Donald

Tran, Jennie

Vu, Mike

Vu, Uyen

White, Mariah

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Whiteside, Haley

Williams, Ashley N.

Young, Jasmine

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Ymesghen, Daniel

Underclass

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P-1

First Year Pharmacy

Awad, Reham

Banks, Marques

Batiste, Keir

Baudoin, Virginia

Baxter, Jayla

Bilello, Lindsie

Bledsoe, D’Netria A.

Bolden, Jaimaya

Bonvillian, Ariel

Boutain, Destiny

Brashier, Taylor M.

Bremermann, Melanie

Brickley, Dominique

Britton, Jequaya

Brumfield, Terrell

Bui, Sabrina O.

Bui, Tony

Bush, Brionne

Castle, Sean

Castro, Mikee

Cavalier, Canaan

Cayette, Kaitlyn

Christakis, Gabrielle

Cormier, Ava

Crease, Keturah

Dinh, Ann H.

Dinh, Tracy T.

Do, Cathy P.

Do, David B.

Douglas, Shannon

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Duncan, Kaitlyn

Duong, Caleb

Evans, Harley

Faust, Katie

Fields, Drew

Ford, Kai

Foxhall, Cha’von

Gary, Destiny

Gilliam, Diari

Grannum-Gaskins, Maurice

Gross, Shelby

Gusman, Tylasha

Han, Phuong

Hebert, LaToya

Henderson, X-Zandria

Hepting, Britnie

Hill, Jenna

Hill, Peggy

Hoang, Lam

Jabbia, Mary-Katherine L.

Jacob, Brittany

Jones, Kirsten

Kassardjian, Manuel

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Flowers, Brion

Keller, Eden

Kersten, Mathew

Lai, Duc

Lambert, Rory

Le, Johnny

Le, Thuy

Lewis, Kendra

Li, Bitu

London, Dominique

Lorenzo, Nicole

Louis, Kharis

Ly, Vy

Henry, Courtney

Mai, Jessica

Maxmilion, Zhanelle

McAtee, LeFontae

McBride, Jasmine

McCallef, Heather

Milano, Blair

Hoang, Mylinh

Hughes, Tara

Miller, Valecia

Mitchell, Ariel

Mohammad, Mariam

Moore, Camille

Morton, Danielle

Ngo, Tru Vu

Kassim, Ameen

Kassim, Hasan

Nguyen, Allen K.

Nguyen, Andy

Nguyen, Hanh Rosa

Nguyen, James V.

Nguyen, Johnny

Nguyen, Lisa

Griffin, Shaina

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Nguyen, Mai-Truc B.

Nguyen, Nhu

Nguyen, Thuy H.

Nguyen, Tina

Nguyen, Tony

Nguyen, Tracey L.

Tran, Dung

Tran, Hieu

Tran, Jennifer T.

Tran, Kieu Anh

Tran, Lillian T.N.

Tran, Minh T.

Nguyen, Viet

Nguyen, Yen

Nwogu, Ivy

Obinyan, Trisha E.

Ogbonna, Michael

Padgett, Alexis

Tran, Thu

Tran, Thu-Hien

Truong, Nhut

Vu, Kim Anh T.

Vu, Quynh-Huong

Vu, Tai T.

Paul, Kayra

Pham, Christine

Pham, Dan

Pham, Sandra

Philip, Sama

Planchet, Grace

Waguespack, Taylor

Whitefield, Kaitlyn

Williams, Cay’lan

Williams, Colby

Williams, Kierstein

Woolfork, Jada

Robards, Brennan

Rodarte, Ana

Ross, Chasity

Salem, Dunnya

Sileo, Christian

Smith, Michelle

Young, Endya

Zeini, Batool

Smith, Tasha

Splane, Colton

Stewart, Holly

Thiac, Jessica

Thomas, Kristen

Tran, Anthony

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P-1 Whitecoat Ceremony

P-2 & P-3

Second & Third

Year Pharmacy

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Broussard, Bria P2

GrandprĂŠ, Jasmine P2

Kha, Thu Anh P3

Wong, Whitney P3

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Xavierites are prepared to work in a global society by assuming roles of leadership and service.

"The extent of our love for another is measured, not so much by words of affection spoken, as by acts of kindness which a loving heart prompts." Saint Katharine Drexel

Kappa Epsilon - Pharmacy celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness month in October

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Sophomores Juniors

Seniors

Adams, Delphine Junior Chemistry

Adams, Ryane Junior Biology Pre-Med

Adeyola, Asad Sophomore Psychology Pre-Med

Albritton, Claude Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Asiedy, Chelsey Junior Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Austin, LaRon Sophomore Music Education

Bailey, NiCarra Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Barber, Helena Sophomore Psychology

Bartholomew, Ania Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Bell, Jendaya Junior Political Science

Black, Brandon Sophomore Public Health Science

Booker, Sydney Junior Biology Pre-Med

Bowen, Mikala Sophomore Speech Path. & Spanish

Brewer, Cierra Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Brimmer, Jarvisha Junior Biology Pre-Med

Britten, Isaac Sophomore Finance

Broussard, Christian Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Brown, Ariel Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Calais, Carlie Junior Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Cannon, Alyona Senior Chemistry Pre-Med

Carmon, Jessica Junior Biology Pre-Med

Carter, Miriann Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Clark, Jonathan Sophomore Chemistry pre-dent.

Cleveland, Craiana Sophomore Music Perform-Vocal

Dailey, Daizja Senior Biology Pre-Med

Darby, Jazmyne Junior Elem. Education

Davis, Meagan Junior Psychology

Dawkins, Victoria Junior Biology Pre-Med

Dickenson, Kanhiya Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Med

Dockery, Natese Junior Psychology

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Falkner, D’Lauren Junior Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Fernandez, Jameshaulyn Junior Psychology

Fruge, Brianne Junior Psychology

Gardiner, Kelsey Junior Biology Pre-Med

Gill, Indigo Junior Biology Pre-Med

Gloston, Destinee Junior Psychology Pre-Med

King, Cara Sophomore Psychology Pre-Med

King, Peyton Junior History pre-law

Kirven, Sydney Junior Biology Pre-Med

Labat, Sydney Junior Biology Pre-Med

Ladmirault, Troy, Jr. Junior Accounting

Lawson, Kendall Junior Mass Comm.

Gordon, Kaici Junior Biology Pre-Med

Gordon, La’Keisha Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Green, Samantha Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Griffin, Jessica Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Med

Grimball, Sydney Junior Elementary Education

Hardy, Camry Junior Biology Pre-Med

Lee, Rhea Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Leonard, Mary Junior Biology Pre-Med

Leslie, Maya Junior Elementary Education

Lombard, Tierra Junior Biology Pre-Med

Lutzenberger, Cyvan Sophomore Political Science

Mack, Jada Junior Biology Pre-Med

Hazelton, Margaret Junior Biology Pre-Med

Hicks, Kristina Sophomore Music Education

Hitchens, Rachel Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Honeycutt, Jomesia Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Hopkins, Esarrah Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Hunter, Afshanti Junior Biology Pre-Med

Maloid, Kaelin Junior Mass Communication

Mann, Tamiyah Junior Biology Pre-Med

McCloud, Quantaya Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Med

McClue, Alaina Sophomore Accounting

McCoy, Aja Junior Political Science

McCray, Marshay Junior Biology Pre-Med

Jackson, Amber Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Jackson, Dinesha Junior Biology Pre-Med

Jackson, Joy Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Johnson, Jaleese Sophomore Sociology

Johnson, Leland Junior Art

Jolivette, Nia Junior Biology Pre-Med

Means, Jordan Junior Electrical Engineer

Metoyer, Lee Junior Biology Pre-Med

Miles, Imani Junior Biology Pre-Med

Miles, Robyn Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Med

Mitchell, Shannon Junior Biology Pre-Med

Morris, Sydney Sophomore Psychology

Jones, Elijah Junior Mathematics

Jones, Kobi Sophomore Chemistry Engineering

Joseph, Tiffany Junior Biology Pre-Med

Junious, Shantell Junior Public Health

Kelland, Chelsea Junior Biology Pre-Med

Kennedy, Tyla Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Morris, Ta’Sonn Junior Deciding

Myers, Eleecia Junior Psychology

Neal, Rachel Junior Public Health Science

Newberry, Serena Sophomore English Education

Nguyen, Dao Joanna Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Nguyen, Theresa Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Med

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Nwoke, Jedera Junior Biology Pre-Med

Okunrinboye, Ayodele Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Olin, Ashleigh Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Omoruyi, Amenze Sophomore Psychology

Palmer, Nigel Junior Mass Communication

Patrick, Liyah Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Tate, Asha Junior Biology Pre-Med

Tate, Mariah Junior Public Health Science

Thomas, Colbren Junior Biology Pre-Med

Thomas, Kaylin Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Thompson, Jayla Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Thornton, Lauren Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Phipps, Areion Junior Biology Pre-Med

Phipps, Shannon Junior Biology Pre-Med

Pierre, Patchouco Sophomore Public Health Science

Platt, Justin Junior Biology Pre-Med

Porter, Douglas Sophomore Sales & Marketing

Randolph, Kammi Sophomore Chemistry A.C.S.

Tran, Namanh Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Ugwuanyi, Jeffery Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Ventress, LeSabra Junior Biology Pre-Med

Walden, Tajhshea Junior Biology Pre-Med

Walker, JaNiece Junior Biology Pre-Med

Walker, Laurence Junior Public Health Science

Reese, Nicholas Sophomore Communication Studies

Ricketts, Jamila Sophomore Psychology

Robinson, Shamia Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Sancho, Jasmine Sophomore Accounting

Sardie, Brandy Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Saulsberry, Tyjah Junior Chemistry Pre-Med

Wapt, Peyton Junior Psychology

Warren, Brianna Junior Public Health Science

Washington, Deja Junior Math

White, Ashlee Junior Chemistry

White, Camille Junior Biology Pre-Med

Williams, Ammiel Junior Political Science

Sawyer, Victoria Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Scott, Sydney Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Seals, Dominique Junior English

Seary, Shazia Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Med

Sherman, Josiah Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Simiyu, Faith Junior Biology Pre-Med

Williams, Corinne Junior History

Williams, Kaitlyn Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Wilson, Aliyah Junior Biology Pre-Med

Wilson, Christopher Junior Biology Pre-Med

Wilson, Kevionta Junior Biology Pre-Med

Wilson, Shayla Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Simmons, Kiara Junior Psychology Pre-Med

Simms, Jonquil Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Singleton, Robert Senior Chemistry Pre-Pharm

Stephens, Allison Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Med

Strong, Kayla Sophomore Chemistry Engineering

Sullen, Danielle Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Woods-Elliott, Shamyra Sophomore Biology Pre-Med

Zachery, Jade Junior Chemistry Pre-Med

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Student Involvement

Freshman Class

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Students donated blood to save a life!

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Abanu, Ayinde Abdelaziz, Ahmad Abedali, Sura Adams, Jacqueline Akinkugbe, Ifeoluwadayo

Al-Amin, Samira Al-Moaswes, Hanna Alexander, Alexis Alexander, Erin Alexis, Marianne

Alkahby, Manar Alkhafaf, Hana Allen, Gabrielle Allen, Hollyn Allen, Jeremy

Alphonse, Tia Ancar, Lacee Anderson, Aerial Anderson, Jazmin Anderson, Jessica

Andrews, Isis Arceneaux, Alexis Armstrong, Donovan Armstrong, Hailey Arnold, Tiandra

Atkins, Jada Augurson, Rachel Austin, Anastasia Bailey, Taylor Baker, Kelsie

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Baldwin, Michaela Bangham, Carlita Barnes, Briana Barnes, Karisma Bartholomew, Myles

Batiste, Leondra Bazanac, Brodrick Bell, Kayla Bell, Lakendra Bell, Marquis

Bellard, Kadeshia Benard, Kelsi Benjamin, De’Sabrian Bennett, Taylor Benson, Justin

Bernard, Christian Bey, Autumn Blanchett-Wilson, Meya Blouin, Reginald Bobb, Khalil

Boddie, Precious Boles, Brianna Bonner, Maya Booker, Jetaun Booker, Najee

Boone, Kayla Boone, Nijeria Borne, Shaun Bornfreedom, Mighty Boudreaux, Jeffrey

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Bouie, J’Kyra Bowen, Mikala Bowles-Fulmore, Langston Boyd, Maddison Boyd, Ny’Keria

Caldwell, Meija Campbel, Tajha Campbell, Erin Carter, Kellis Carter, Savannah

Braden, Grace Bradley, Tiara Brandon, Chassity Brent, Janae Britton, Dvyne

Carter, Tia Castro, Kennedy Cathey, Ashanti Cayton, Denise Celentano, Robin

Bronson, Destinee Brooks, Daja Brooks-Flemister, Kamaria Brown, Acacia Brown, Ayanna

Brown, Eryn Brown, Joe Brown, Jonah Brown, Semaj Brown, Taylor

Brown, Tracy Brown-Stokes, Kalif Brumfield, Jada Bui, Noelle Burns, Taia

Burrell, Desihan Burton, Katrina Butler, Adam Butler, Caryn Butler, Jada

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Charles, Mi’Kaila Cheeks, Cayli Chen, Steven Chukwuemeka, Toria Clark, Kayla

Clark, Lyndsey Clark, Mercedes Clayton, Robert Cobb, Tacoby Cockrell, Brittanie

Cole, Alyssa-Cole Coleman, Rachel Collins, Jasmine Collins, Meleah Colomb, Christian

Comer, Basie Constantino, Tasha Copelin, Nedra (photo not available Craft, Irijah Crawford, Alana

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Crawford, Michaela Crook, Maura Crowder, Tiara Crowell, Caroline Crumbley, Tabia

Crump, Paige Crumpton, Kehra Curry, Taleia Cyres, Andre Dabney, Kyla

Dalencourt-Richards, Bailey Dang, Thomas Daniel, Martina Davenport, Chaze Davis-Ramsey, Spencer

Dejean, Morgan Deloch, Jordan Demczuk, Che Dennis, Deja Dent, Taylor

Derbigny, Blaine Desselle-Hirsch, Solomon Dews, Jalia Dickerson, Samara Dinh, Hiep

Dixon, Angel’Niqua Dixon, Derek Dixon, Morgan Dixon, Najah Doan, Tiffany

Davis, Ava Davis, Casha Davis, Chloe Davis, Demadria Davis, Ja’Shay

Dorsey, Kirian Doughty, Tonnesha Douglas, Bryce Douglas, Jackson Douglas, Qur'An-Kendall

Davis, Jade Davis, Jhanie Davis, Kayla Davis, Marnique Davis, Roseine

Drake, Terri Dubuclet, Chynna Ducros, Taylor Dunn, Taytum Dzidza, Brittney

Davis, Ta’Vion Dawson, Reginald Day, Alexis Debose, Caleb Decareaux, Ian

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Earthly, Daniel Edgeston, Kiersten Edwards, Avery Edwards, Ebony Ejim, John

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Ellis, George Ellzey, Ayanna English, Jada Eshan, Jacarra Evans, Marcus

Gibson, Jerry Girgis, Steven Girod, Mandella Givens, Anthony Glasgow, Shyan

Everett, Clydarius Everhart, Jacob Eyassu, Daniel Farrow, Victoria Fernandez-DoQui, Ania

Goodly, Stephen Gordillo, Jose Gordon, Amber Graham, Zaria Granger, Almetra

Ferrari, Jamie Fonseca, Maria Ford, Cara Ford, Doyle Forman, Jasmine

Grant, Kyle Green, Alexandria Green, Asia Gregory, Akira Griffin, Alexandria

Foster, Iyana Foster, Keyera Fox, Camille Franklin, Epiphany Frazier, Malik

Griffith, Dominique Grimsley, Jaquir Grissom, Jerrika Grundy, Aaron Guerrera, Erika

Fremont, Marie Frith, Darronjae Fuller, Kerington Gaddy, Amani Gallien, Khalil

Gantt, Deja Garrick, Roland Gatune, Eva Gelvin, Shannon Giang, Tommy

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Guillard, Angelle Guillory, Raven Hall, Dimond Hall, Erica Hall, Shania

Hall, Tiberni Halton, Kapri Hamed, Ibrahim Hamilton, Natalie Hardnett, Rachel

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Hardy, Imani Harper, Ronald Harris, Amari Harris, Jerrica Harris, Kyleia

Holmes, Brittany Horton, Robyn Houston, Ajah Houston, Terrell Howard, Evan

Harris, Shayauna Harrold, Toni Hasan, Candace Hassan, Hassan Hassan, Motunrayo

Howard, Kordell Howard, Zeric Hubbard, Courtney Hudson, Lauryn Hunter, Eukira

Hayes, Jennifer Haymond, Mia Haywood, Sadie Helmstetter, Erin Hepburn, Alexandra

Hunter, Ryan Hurst, Willie Huynh, Tam Huynh, Thanh Hymes, Chenaniah

Herbert, Kara Hickerson, Ronald Hicks, Ashley Hicks, Austynn Hicks, Robian

Hightower, Myla Hill, Naomi Hill-Nash, Etana Hines, Shenique Ho, Jennifer

Hoang, Melissa Hodge, Jalyn Holliman, Rebekah Hollis, Rexesha Holly, Zachary

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Irvin, Aunjanee Jackson, Chanel Jackson, Jasmine Jackson, Kenneth

Jackson, Kirah Jackson, La’Daija Jackson, Malik Jackson, Simeon Jacobs, Mya James, Gabrielle

James, Jenaro Jeter, Myeesha Jeter, Niya Johnson, Adrienne Johnson, Colby

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Johnson, Destiny Johnson, Jahqethea Johnson, Lauren Johnson, Melannie Johnson, Milan

Lambert, Monte Landry, Taylor Lapeyronnie, Roy Lassair, Ericka Lawrence, Kelsey

Johnson, Natalie Johnson, Teja Johnson, Terrell Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Tyra

Lawrence, Miranda Lawson, Aliyah Lawson, Shannen Layton, Clarenisha Lee, LaBryan

Johnson, Vernerdean Johnson, Victasia Jones, Amaris Jones, Breanna Jones, Dominique

Legard, Jonte LeGrier, RossAndre Lepine, Alyssa Lewis, Chelsea Lewis, Niya

Jones, Jasmine Jones, Karmen Jones, Symone Jones, Ty’Janay Jordan, Dawnetria

Lewis, Skylar Littleton, Megan Lockhart, Tommie Lofton, Kobie Logan, Leah

Juarez, Sydney Kennedy, London Kenyell, Marsh Kincaid, Kenny King, Simone

Logan, Nia London, Cameron Longley, Megan Loudd, Natalia Mack, Jamika

Kinney, Kai Kizzee, Gilford Knowles, Lyric Labat, Amber Lagarde, Ashley

Mack, Megan Major, Regine Mallet, Tyshaunna Malone, Alexus Malone, Ja’Che

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Marrero, Kelsey Marrs, Abbigail Marsh, Kenyell Marshall, Blake Martin, Christina

Martin, Cori Martin, Madison Martin, Taylor Mason, De’Mahj Massey, Gabrielle

Means, Matthew Melancon, Tajah Melder, Matthew Mello, Ashley Meredith, Kenya

Merrell, Asriel Metoyer, D’Audra Middlebrooks, Devonte Miles, Jocelyn Miller, Kellie

Matthews, Camaya Matthews, Karissa Matthews, Malik Mauduit, Mignon Maxey, Samuel

Minerick, Dayveon Minor, Brittany Minor, Crystel Mitchel, Joaquim Mondubue, Ayannah

Mays, Sean Mayweather, Alexis Mayweather, Avory McCall, Taylor McClain, Kyra

Moore, Bria Moore, Kennedy Moore, Lexus Moore, Morgan Morrison, Alexander

McClelland, Fallon McCoy, Dan’Trel McCoy, Khalil McCoy, Koty McDaniel, Alexis

Motanya, Ibe Moten, Clover Muhammad, Nooman Mungai, Faith Munoz, Ashley

McDowell, Skylar McDuffie, Gabrielle McGhee, Aungelique McGinnis, Dominic McLaurin, Deja

Munson, Darshanetta Nash, Aaron Nelson, Samantha Newkirk, Natyria Newman, Nina

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Newton, Morgan Neyland, Emily Ngo, Linh Nguyen, Annie Nguyen, Brandon

Norfleet, Taylor Norman, Kiara Norman, Shamerah Nutt, Niala O’Neal, Ayanna

Nguyen, Catherine Nguyen, Cindy Nguyen, Cody Nguyen, Cuong Nguyen, Huong

O’Neal, Eric Oglesby, Michaela Ogunbor, Aisosa Olivier, Alexis Olverson, George

Nguyen, Huy D Nguyen, Huy Q Nguyen, Jenny Nguyen, Jimmy Nguyen, Joey

Onwuzuligbo, Joy Orellana, Jalisa Ortiz, Shondrel Osagie, Destiny Page, Summer

Nguyen, Katarina Nguyen, Linh Nguyen, Martin Nguyen, Mary Nguyen, Melynda

Paige, Eseana Panton-Santiago, Tatyana Parker, Duana Parker, Johndel Parker, Zoey

Nguyen, Rosa Nguyen, Theresa Nguyen, Trang Nguyen, Vivian Nguyen, Zachary

Patterson, Sasha Pearl, Jayde Pendleton, Brealand Perkins, Cherrelle Perkins, Quentin

Nichols, Jessica Nicholson, Maya Nigg, Christopher Nix, Brittany Noorulhaqq, Qudsiyyah

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Perry-Crawford, Taylor Perry, Amanda Perry, Timothy Person, Gregory Peterson, Taryana

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Petrov, Vladimir Petry, Lauren Pham, Thomas Pham, Vanessa Phillips, Tiffany

Riggs, Justyce Rikondja, Adili Riley, DeVaughn Riley, Ry-Anne Rillieux, Matthew

Pierre, Aliyah Pitre, Da’Sha Pittman, Tiffany Pixley, Tori Pounds, Dalisiea

Roberson, Kylee Robichaux, Anré Robinson, Angel Robinson, Breon Robinson, Chelsey

Pradia, Dejanise Prater, Sierra Price, Taylor Pringle, Chauncey Prout, Kayla

Robinson, Courtney Robinson, Matthew Robinson, Shakyra Robinson, Taryn Rodgers, Cayla

Purchase, Aaliyah Quarles, Darian Ransaw, Danissia Ray, Shelbi Reaux, Myles

Rodgers, Shavell Rogers, George Roggerson, Alexis Ross, Alayna Ross, Jazmine

Red, Rashaud Reed, Kennedy Reed, Mekaylah Reed, Paradyce Reeves, Alexavier

Roussell, Amere Russaw, Taylor Ryan, Imanee Salaam, Hasani Sam, A’Brionna

Reeves, Jorian Reimonenq, Joshua Rener, Kobi Richardson, Llyleila Rigby, Chandler

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Sampson, Leandre Sams, Dakari Sanders, Adriana-Sanders Sanders, Jared Sanders, Kennedra

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Sandifer, Deontre Schexnayder, Dakera Schexnaydre, Baylee Schulingkamp, Mallory Scott, Dominic

Scott, Sara Scott, Tamia Seal, Madysan Seldon, Jaela Sellers, Alyssa

Smith, Smith, Smith, Smith, Smith,

Gina Jene Jimmie Nylah Precious

Smith, Tiffani Sorapuru, Janine Sorapuru, Kierra Southern, Ahmad Stallworth, Daelin

Shalabi, Adel-Shalabi Shanks, Nylah Sharpe, Jaylen Shaw, Cemilia Shears, Wilenicia

Stamps, Brandon Starling, Capri Steib, Kyle Stevenson, Terence Stewart, Armani

Shelton, Michaellah Shelton, Tamera Sheridan, Kai Sherman, Lashawnda Shillow, Chiristen

Stewart, Marquell Stewart, Traviance Suber, Ramella Sullivan, Alexis Sunder, Aakash

Shorts, Julian Singleton, Davion Sithole, Thamsanqa Sivayavirojna, Kaylani Smart, Jada

Sykes, Tristan Tabor, Ray’Breantae Tate, Skylar Taylor, Tyra Terrell, Brennae

Smith, Alaysha Smith, Alyssa Smith, Bianca Smith, Cameron Smith, Chaddsity

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Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas,

Devin Haven Kamry Kayla Nayzia

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Thomas, Shakira Thomas, Shelby Thompson, Jeanna Thompson, Perry Tillman, Jamia

Tolliver, Gabrielle Townsend, Tyler Tran, Daniel Tran, Elizabeth Tran, Kristin

Vong, Timothy Walker, Meagan Walls, Rebecca Walton, Noelle Ward, Ebriannah

Warr, Kaiah Warren, Blake Washington, Angel Washington, Clark Washington, Gabrielle

Tran, Lucy Tran, Ly Tran, Nam Tran, Vy-Evelyn Tran, Yen

Washington, Julia Watkins, Paris Webber, Ky’Neisha Wells, Essence Wells, Nakyla

Trench, Maya Tse, Orion Tucker, Keonna Tukes, Candace Turner, Imani

Wells, Oji-Wells West, Kyre White, Taylor Whitelow, Kierra Wiggins, Edward

Turner, Kayla Umeozulu, Stacey Valiente, Daniel Vazquez, Diana Venson, Clarence

Williams, Williams, Williams, Williams, Williams,

Alyssa Annie Brandi Derrasia Gabriel

Ventura, Stephanie Villavasso, Courtney Villavasso, Kensley Villegas, Lauren Vinson, Diccie

Williams, Williams, Williams, Williams, Williams,

Ivey Jeremy Kayla Kristion Mack

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Freshman Capping

Williams, Mariah Williams, Michael Williams, Morgan Williams, Parker Williams, Tavion

Williams, Terrinika Willis, Mya Wilson, Rhonda Winesberry, Michaela Winston, Ashonte

Wise, Megan Wise, Roycelyn Woodall, Daniel Woodland, Ma’Lik Woods, Kayla

Wright, Amber Wright, Drew Wynn, Kayla Young, J’Mia Young, Kameron

764 freshman Class 2020 arts & sciences Class 2022 pharmacy

Young, Montell Young, Perry Zilton, Kennedi

Freshman photos omitted from the 2016 class: Bush, Brittany Copelin, Nedra English, Amanda Jackson, Aaliyan Marks, Breyah D. Potts, Kennede Tagle, Hedz Nicole Villavaso, Ashlee Woodard, Chya

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New students are given a cap when they enter Xavier and symbolically trade it in for a graduation cap as they finish.

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Freshman Experience

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Alamm, Summer Barrett, Leasia Barrett, Tasia Bedizel, Metin Bell, Aliyah

Boudreaux, Grayson Boyd, Christian Boyd, Kierra Burrows, Kiara Carroll, Anassia

Caston, Bi’Shan Collier, Darnesha Dao, Loi Davis, Alyssia Dixon, Jeffery

Transfer Students

Dolliole, Tammy Dong, Phuong Dunn-Ford, Skylor Fontenelle, Sarah Gary, Brianna

Gordon, Kaici Harris, Amine Heisser, Caitlyn Holiday, Tylar Jackson, Brittany

Jackson, Jenna Kingsby, Pellari McElroy, Maci Miliner, Treshunn Miller, Valicia

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Moore, Kayla Moore, Kiona Morton, Danielle Nasca, Kayla Nguyen, Kelly

Nguyen, Lam Nguyen, Phi-Thai Nguyen, Vincent Olawale, Olutola Polk, Quentin

Robertson, Ayanna Ross, Chasity Sanders, Michael Smith, Ajahnique Suell, Maya

Taylor, Jada Tilton, Marius Williams, Kennedy Zelaski, John

Graduate Students

Division of Education

2016-2017

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MAT - Masters of Arts in Teaching Students Back row: L-R: Cayla Little, Minesha Estell, Jesse Berkson, DeMone Johnson.

Front row L-R: Calvinisha Weaver, Shacarra Ishman, Charlene Davis.

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Cohort I-Ed.D. - Education Doctoratein Educational Leadership Back row L-R: Benjamin LeGrand, Marcus Hodges, Jordan Sanchez.

Middle row L-R: Tania Porter, Bridget Harris, Ashonta Wyatt.

Front row L-R: Candace Williams, Sheila Banks.

Cohort II - Ed.D. - Education Doctorate in Educational Leadership

Counseling Students

Back row L-R: Gerlinda Davis, Malene Arnaud, Monique Handy.

Front row L-R: Alexis Parent, Enjoli Sims.

Front row: Teddric Matthews. Middle row-L-R: Meghan Berger, Alicia Harper. Back row-L-R : Chezeray Shelly, Donna Lewis, Mary Speed, and Aurora Lawless-Sherman.

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Education Undergraduates Back row-L-R: Jocelyn Cash, Jana Morgan, Kandace Oden, Maya Leslie, Jazmyne Darby.

Middle row-L-R: Shawn Coleman, Jacqueline Jones, Sydney Green, Ebriannah Ward, Trey Brister.

Front row-L-R: Ciaj Strode, Phuong Dong, Kenyell Marsh, Yasmine Secrist, Dr. Rachel Davis-Haley.

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Social Greeks

NPHC - National Pan-Hellenic Council

Organizations

L-R - Front row: Mara Scott, president. Second row: Alayna Freeman, 2nd secretary; Kelsey Gardiner, Delta representative. Third row: Deanna-Kaye Daley, 1st secretary; Justin Platt, Sigma representative; Kennedi Crosby, 2nd vice-president. Fourth row: Alanna Sam, 1st vice-president; Amanda Ware, treasurer; Zhayna Yarber, parliamentarian. Back row: Mekhi Seraile, Alpha representative.

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (1906)

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (1913)

R-L-Front row: Eden Keller, Alexis Roberson, corresponding secretary; Ryane Adams, president; D'Undria Taylor, Taqiyyah Elliot, Cheron Perkins. Second row: Brianna Anderson, financial secretary; Sydney Labat, chaplain; Kelsey Gardiner, Breanna Cousin, 1st vice-president; Shalani Taylor. Third row: Alayna Freeman, Tatyana Haddock, Brittany Peters. Fourth row: Macy Harris, treasurer; Sydney Kirven, Kameron Corrothers. Back row: Aliyah Wilson, Torhiana Haydel, Alex Dixon, sargent-at-arms. Not shown: Asia Satchell, Terri Cunningham, Ashley Gragg, Brittany Stafford, 2nd vice-president; Jasmine Kinnard, Jamayne Potts, Jordan Crosby, Morgan Yates, Selena Gray, Taylor Parker, Victoria Davis.

Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (1908)

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (1916)

L-R: Justin Platt, vice president; Erwin Simmons, president.

Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (1920)

Academic & Special Interest Groups Alpha Kappa Mu

L-R-Seated: Alethia I. Love, vice president; Rebekah Covington, parliamentarian; La'Tia Brown, Chelsea Kelland.

Standing: Deanna-Kaye Daley, secretary; Kennedi Crosby, president; Kamilya Hunter, Sarena Weatherspoon. Not shown: Chardonae Johnson, treasurer.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (1922)

Members of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Zeta Phi Rho Chapter.

Biology Club

L-R - Front row: Tasha Smith, 2nd vice president; Jawn Manning, president; Kamisha Hill, historian. Back row: Sharissa Wright, treasurer; Amanda Ware, vice president.

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E-Board L-R-Front row: Lee, Metoyer, member; Tajshea Walden, vice president; Tamiyah Mann, treasurer; Asia Satchell, president; Janeice Walker, secretary; Dr. Cecily DeFreece, advisor. Back row: Members of the Biology Club.

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Cheerleaders

Collegiate 100

Members of the Cheerleading Squad

Members of Collegiate 100 with advisor, Joseph Byrd, top row right.

Chemistry Club

E-Board - Left side (front to back): Veronica Miles, president; Sarah Bertrand, secretary; Marilyn Ndukwe, Miss Chemistry; Joshua Adkins, community service co-chair. Right side (front to back): Taylor McClelland, vice-President; Deanna-Kaye Daley, treasurer; Indigo Gill, community service co-chair; Bryan Redmond, Mr. Chemistry. Members of the Chemistry in the center.

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Debate Team

L-R: Glenda Middleton, publicity chair; Kyle Grant; Genesis Marie, secretary; Dr. James Dunson, advisor; Zachary Laborde, president; Elin Hawkins, treasurer; Shondrel Ortiz.

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ENACTUS

Xavier Enactus Team: Enactus is a community of student, academic and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better more sustainable world. The word Enactus was created from the following words: entrepreneurial—having the perspective to see an opportunity and the talent to create value from that opportunity; action—the willingness to do something and the commitment to see it through even when the outcome is not guaranteed; us—a collection of people who see themselves connected in some important way; individuals that are part of a greater whole.

Gender Equity Club

Gold Star Dance Team

L-R: Breanna Jones, Megan Littleton, Shalani Taylor, Deja Turner, Monét Fountaine, Mizani Bell, Kyla Baron, Danissia Ransaw.

Gospel Choir

L-R - Front row: Catherine Nash, Kamilya Hunter, Brianne Fruge, Tara Hughes, Rachel Hitchens, Kanhiya Dickenson. L-R - Back row: Mr. Fitch, Erin Jackson, Jazmine Ross, Gabrielle Teague, Willie Hurst, Ericka Scott, Shania Lang, Taylor Williams, Father Etido, Jordan Deloch. Not shown: Andrew Andre, Arlysse Rodney, Brittany Holmes, Liyah Patrick, Mack Williams, Mikala Bowman, Shavell Rodgers, Terrinika Williams, Veronica Miles, Bianca Bumpers, and Zack Holly.

Members of Gender Equity Club with adviser, Dr. Megan Osterbur-Middle row, 2nd from left.

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Mahjong Club

Kappa Epsilon

Front row: Alexis Jones, historian. Middle row L-R: Cornelia Greene, treasurer and Andrea Phang, sergeant-at-arms. Back row L-R: Jasmin Eugene, president and Faith Hyacinthe, secretary.

Kappa Psi Pharmacy Fraternity

E-Board - Seated L-R: Reginal Harrison Jr., recording secretary; Laura Jones, corresponding secretary; D.J. Onuaguluchi, regent; Telicia Gayden, vice regent; Whitney Brown, treasurer; Randall Schexnayder, advisor (right middle); member standing.

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L-R - Front row: Kelli Riley, Sean Woodfork, Kayla Vu, Ly Tran. Second row: Martin Nguyen, Kai Kinney, Anam Ismail, community service chair; Kerian Thomas, public relations chair; Hoang Michael Nguyen, treasurer. L-R - Third row: Steven Chen, David Le, Anh Le. L-R - Fourth row: Thien An, Kathy Nguyen, Anthony Nguyen. L-R - Fifth row: Caleb DeBose, David Heron, Brandon Hylton, vice president; Levon LeBan, secretary. L-R: Back row: Stephen Bourgeois, Erica Onuh; Kevin Lam, president.

Muslim Student Association

Muslim Student Association members and E-Board.

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MAPS

Minority Association of Pre-Health Students.

NAACP - National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

L-R - front row: Shirley Labbe, advisor; Sydney Grimball, Brianna Houston. Second row: La'Tia Brown, Ariane Shanks, Chandler Mombo, Tyra Smith. Third row: Efeturi Agbuduta, Joy Alia, Mariah Tate, Jessica Griffin, Myhia Douglas. Fourth row: Denisia Thomas, Trey Johnson, Mckenze Moss.

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NABJ

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) members–Student Media.

NSBE - National Society of Black Engineers

L-R - Front row: Shannon Mitchell, Tierra Lombard, Bethany Tate, Darshanetta Munson, Olalade Adeola, Mekhi Seraile. Second row: Kayla Strong, Edelmy Janice Marin Bernardez, Warren Dangerfield, Courtney Freeman. Row 3: Barry Sevela, Maliq dePina, Solomon Desselle- Hirsch, Jordan Means.

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The Noyce Teacher Fellows Program

Crosby, Kennedi

Dr. Davis-Haley, Rachel

Scott, Asia

Payton-Stewart, Dr. Florastina assoc. professor chemistry

Adams, Ashley

Thomas, Shoneka

Nubian Xpressions Organization

L-R-Front row: Taylor White, Kevin Thomas, Glenda Middleton. L-R-Second row: Danielle James, Shondrel Ortiz, Angel King, Alex Hepburn. L-R-Third row: Kennedy Moore, Catherine Nash, Maura Cook, Jade Davis, Craiana Cleveland. L-R-Back row: Shania Lang, Erin Jackson, Genesis Ricard, Candance Tukes.

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Pharmacy Student Association

L-R: Ahmed Zaki, congressperson; Shannon Douglas, congressperson; Mona Moghareh, treasurer; Dr. Verret, XU president; Ganiat Animashawun, president; Ariyรกn Frazier, vice-president; and Amir Zaki, secretary.

Pom Squad

L-R - Front row: Alethia Love, Tiffany Hogan, D'Lauren Falkner. L-R - Middle row: Kayla Davis, Chanel Jackson, Imanee Ryan, Amaris Jones. L-R - Back row: Noelle Walton, Dominique Cameron.

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Pre-Dental Club

Front row-L to R: Faith Simiyu, member; Makayla Myles, member; Michaela Wiseman, vice president; Kim Kha, president; Tiffany Joseph, community service liaison. Back row: Christian Nguyen, member; Tamiyah Mann, member; Anam Ismail, member; Nam Anh Tran, member.

Pre-law Club

Pre-Law Club members.

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Pre-Veterinary Club-XULA

XULA Pre-Veterinary Club members with advisor, Kristal Huggins.

PRSSA - Public Relations Student Society of America

L-R: Kaleb Crump, Morgan Yates, Brielle Hill and Kynedi Grier.

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Psychology Club

St. Katharine Drexel Hall

Resident Assistants from St. Katharine Drexel Hall

Psychology Club members with Dr. Elliott Hammer advisor, left.

St. Michael's Hall Resident Assistants

Resident Assistants from St. Michael's Hall,

Resident Assistants from St. Katharine Drexel Hall, St. Michael's Hall, LLC-Living Learning Center, and St. Martin DePorres Hall

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St. Martin de Porres

Rho Chi - Pharmacy Honor Society

Resident Assistants from St. Martin de Porres Hall

LLC - Living Learning Center

L-R: Front row: Anthony Nguyen, Amanda Stevens, Jacenta Matthews, Veronica Mayer, Angelita Sirianni, Yinka Falana. L-R-Second row: Ronald Salmen, Hanedi Afaneh, Sarah Bilbe, Eman Al-Bassisi, Morgan Cottingham, Christina Nguyen, Stephanie Gates, Brittany Bordelon. L-R-Third row: Tuong-Vi Tran, Phi Nguyen, Rania El-Desoky, Ngoc Lan Nguyen, D'Undria Taylor, Nhi Hoang, Lauren Hamilton. L-R-Back row: Sidoline Achemekong, Corey Todd, Thao Pham, Janice Nguyen, Karim Sbaa, Andrea Phang, Jasmine Kinnard.

Rho Chi Advisors

Resident Assistants from LLC-Living Learning Center

Rho Chi Pharmacy advisors

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SCCP - Student College of Clinical Pharmacy

Pharmacy Peers - SnPHa

L-R: Christopher Kennie, Crystal Beckwith, Cassidy Williams, Sarah Bilbe, Amir Zaki.

SNPha - Student National Pharmaceutical Association Tri Beta - Biology Honor Society

L-R - Front row: Evonne Murphy, Jasmine Grandpré, Iesha Colla, Cassidy Williams, Ariyan Frazier. L-R-Back row: Telicia Gayden, Michael Mitchell, Jordan Bates, Keeyan Davis, Mikayla Johnson, Breanna Cousin. Not shown: Jarius Smith, Ryan Duncan.

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L-R: Hannah Mbony, Kevin Lam, Jayla Watkins, Reneé Millter, Tajhshea Walden.

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Student Publication

2016 Xavierite Staff

Xavier Herald

Jaleah Johnson photographer spring-fall 2016 sophomore-biology pre-med

Mahalia Dees managing editor photographer junior-speech pathology spring 2016

Quantaya McCloud photographer fall 2016 sophomore-chemistry pre-med

Colbren Thomas photographer fall 2016 Junior biology pre-med

L-R: Brittney Dzidza, Natese Dockery, Nicholas Davison, Kaelin Maloid, Ayanna Robertson, Mark Veals, and Dat Le. Not shown: Amanda English, Jordan DeLoch, Joe Brown, Yen Nguyen, Brandon Brown, Jadzia James, Mara Scott, Brooklyn Thibodeaux.

XAB - Xavier Activities Board

Xavierite-Yearbook

L-R: Yearbook staff 2017 - Kennedi Crosby, LaKeisha Gordon, Corlis Hopkins, Delaney George, Leland Johnson.

E-Board officers.

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X-Cross

Athletics Men's Basketball

Front center: Father Etido Jerome, SSJ, coach. L-R - Second row: Carmel Marion, Sead Woodfork. L-R - Third row: Amber Osborne, Gabriel Jones. L-R - Fourth row: Imani Thompson, manager; Muhammad Wally, president; Roman Tate. Fifth row: Millard Hampton IV, Laurence Walker, Jackson Douglas, Deanna-Kaye Daley, manager; Courtney Freeman, secretary; Laquiana Young. L-R - Back row: Riley Smith, Emeka Nwoke, Savioune Shepherd, community service chair; John Ejim.

XULA 2018 E-Board Officers

Women's Basketball

L-R: Sydney Labat, Shalani Taylor, Aliyah Wilson, Brianna Anderson, Kylar Baron, Nia Jolivette.

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Mike Williams scores.

Coach Alfred Willams goes over plays with team.

Seth Jackson

Elex Carter

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Ireyon, Keith

Rosie Davis

Dillard vs Xavier game at Dillard

Gina Smith

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Men's Cross Country

Men & Women's Tennis

2016 NAIA National Championship - The Gold Rush (17-8), ranked and seeded third, finished as national runner-up. This was the first XU team in any sport to reach an NAIA final.

L-R: Jasmine Pulliam, Oji Wells, Clydarius Everett, Darrick Williams, Christopher August, Ammiel Williams, Joseph Moses, coach.

The Gold Nuggets (8-14) qualified as an at-large selection for the NAIA National Championship.Â

Women's Cross Country

Men's Tennis Team - L-R: Head coach Alan Green, Catalin Fifea, Oran Reznick, Antoine Richard, Karan Salwan, Moses Micheal, Tushar Mandlekar, Pierre Andrieu, student assistant Kevin Chaouat, Adam Albrecht.

Cross Country Team 2015-16

Women's Tennis Team - L-R: Head coach Alan Green, Dasia Harris, Brandi Nelson, Emma Kranendonk, Lacee Ancar, Lyndsey Clark, Yi Chen Pao, Sha'Nel Bruins, Charlene Goreau, student assistant Kevin Chaouat. Not pictured: assistant coach Loic Didavi.

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Moses Micheal

Oran Reznick

Newcomers to the Tennis teams - Front: Yi Chen Pao. Standing L-R Catalin Fifea, Pierre Andrieu, Moses Micheal, Antoine Richard, Oran Reznick.

Antonio Richard

Pierre Andrieu

Brandi Nelson

Dasia Harris

Yi Chen Pao

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Vashni Balleste

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Men's Track & Field

2016 Team.

Women's Track & Field

2016 Team

GCAC - Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament - 2016

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Women's Volleyball

L-R: Tiffany Phillips, Hasani Salaam

Left: Juliana Tomasoni and Kayla Jones (center).

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Pat Kendrick, a successful NCAA Division I head coach with nearly 500 career victories, is the new head coach of women's volleyball at Xavier University of Louisiana, effective March 1.

First Home game of the season XU vs. Pikeville Athletic Director's Honor Roll

Xavier University of Louisiana recently honored 79 students who qualified for its third annual Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

AD's Honor Roll honorees passed 12 or more hours with a minimum 3.0 grade-point average during the spring 2016 semester or the fall 2016 semester. They were recognized during the XULA-Dillard basketball Crosstown Classic at the Convocation Center Jan. 28.

The following are members of the AD's Honor Roll for their 2016 academic achievements (all are athletes unless noted): Men's Basketball Devin Andrew (assistant coach) Donovan Armstrong RJ Daniels Kaitlyn Duncan (work-study) Innocent Kukulu Wesley Pluviose-Philip Men's Cross Country/Track and Field Ayinde Abanu Keairez Coleman Ethan Gipson Aaron Grundy Christopher Kennie Brent Kitto Erwin Simmons Ammiel Williams Men's Tennis Adam Albrecht Kevin Chaouat Tushar Mandlekar Karan Salwan

L-R: Terry Drake, Amanda Perry (serving), Juliana Tomasoni.Taylor Ducros.

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Women's Basketball Mikayla Bates Jasmine Bush Emoni Harvey Jalyn Hodge

Eden Keller (manager) Donyeah Mayfield Kelsee Singleton Alesha Smith Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Drew Chatters Terri Cunningham Zahri Jackson Gia Jennings (manager) Chinyere Jones Janelle Jones Katelyn McMorris Brianna Pace Briana Simms Chelsea Simpson Maliya Vaughan Women's Tennis Sha'Nel Bruins Tess Guarino Emma Kranendonk Jana van der Walt Women's Volleyball Jada Broussard Jodi Chatters (manager) Cara Ford

Claudia Haywood Jodi Hill Kayla Jones Franziska Pirkl Sarah Pitts-Groce Taylor Reuther Adili Rikondja Ralitsa Slanchev Kaelan Temple Juliana Tomasoni Amanda Ware (manager) CeCe Williams

Alethia Love Christina Malone Kayla Moore Brealand Pendleton Ashlyn Pinkins Imanee Ryan Shalani Taylor De'ja Turner Noelle Walton Chya Woodard

Spirit Groups (Cheerleaders, Gold Star Dancers, Golden Girls Pom Squad) Mizani Ball Kyla Baron Kayla Beamon Algeria Brisbon Dominique Cameron Jessica Carmon Tatiana Collins Kayla Davis Angelle Guillard Sarah Hale Tiffany Hogan Breanna Jones Megan Littleton

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We are One Xavier...

In response to the 2016 recent Presidential Executive order, we are living out Xavier's mission of service and leadership in a more just and humane society.

Community Service - Lending a helping hand

We are One Xavier...students, administrators, faculty and staff march to protest the government's ban on Muslims and other refugees.

Xavier students assisted with community cleanup efforts February 2017 after a tornado in New Orleans East.

“We are One Xavier” week, a university-wide, student initiative that ran started the weekend, Sunday February 12 with support from the SGA, the offices of Academic and Student Affairs, and faculty across campus. During this week, right in the middle of Black History month, we celebrated our unity as a university dedicated to the development of future leaders and the creation of a more just and humane society.

The idea for this week came from members of the Muslim Student Association after the recent Executive Order directly affecting Muslims originating from seven countries as well as refugees from around the world. They were inspired by our university’s history of struggle against discrimination, and President Verret’s letter, that he concluded by reminding us that we are one Xavier and that a burden to one of us is a burden to us all.

The week kicked off with “We the People March” and featured at least one special event each day: Monday evening started with a special featured speaker and ended Friday with a student panel and prayers.

Xavier University of Louisiana students helped with recovery in Baton Rouge from recent catastrophic flooding in the state. Volunteers gut flooded houses or work at a Red Cross shelter in August 2015.

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Welcome to Xavier Orientation

Fall 2016

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New Xavierites and families

Color flag groups

New Xavierites with their flag group

New Orleans weather, unpredictable!

Follow the yellow signs!

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Move-in

Mass - President's Welcome - Light Ceremony

Welcome to St. Mike's.

Check-in!

President's Welcome

Waiting for a room assignment in St. Mike's.

Ladies checked to see if they live in St. KD Hall.

Sr. Grace Mary, professor of biology welcomed new Xavierite.

Student received a blessing.

President Verret and Dr. McCall, provost welcomed new student.

Our Catholic values continue.

Sr. Grace Mary welcomed student and parents.

Rain gear for the rainy day move-in.

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Department Meet-n-Greet

Organizational Fair

History department Division of Business

ACS - American Chemical Society

Alpha Lambda Delta - First Year Honor Society

Theology department National Society of Black Engineers

Art department

Muslim Student Association Chemistry department XULA Vietnamese Association

Biology department

Music department

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National Association of Black Journalist

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

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Orientation

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

Golden Girls Pom Squad

Dean, Deon Ridgell wlecomed new Xavierites.

William Jefferion, VP Auxillary Support handed student her I.D.

Christian Pharmacists Fellowship Iternational Kappa Psi-pharmacy Parent registration.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

XULA Soccer

Movers and Shakers on the job, rain or shine.

Buying Xavier paraphernalia from Barnes & Noble Bookstore.

Xavier Volunteers

It rained and rained all day.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

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Fall Career Fair

Homecoming - Boat Ride

Students get face-to-face opportunities for job interviews and internships in their field of study

Boat Ride Snaps

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Boat Ride Fun

DJ on the beats

Hang Loose!

More Snaps!

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Women's Volleyball and Men's Basketball Games

Homecoming Ball

Ready for the return.

Volleyball volley!

Royal Court - L-R: Mr. & Miss Senior-Michael Pugh, II & Destiny Vincent; Mr. Xavier, Nkemdi Agwaramgbo; SGA President, Sierra Blanchard-Hodge; Miss Xavier, Jasmine Merlette; Mr. & Miss Junior-Kylar Wiltz & Shalani Taylor. Back row L-R: Mr. & Miss SophomoreJeffery Ugwuanyi & Elizabeth James; and Mr. & Miss Freshman- George Overson IV & Demadria Davis.

Pharmacy court.

The King and Queen's arrival.

Mascot Dab

The team watched the game intensely.

Mister Xavier, Nkemdi Agwaramgbo and Miss Xavier, Jasmine Merlette.

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Benefit Concert

Friends at the Ball.

A Band of Brothers look fresh - all dressed for the Ball.

Dr. Verret, President and Jasmine Merlette, Miss Xavier.

Popular performing and recording artists Morris Day (top) and Doug E Fre$H were headliners for Xavier University of Louisiana’s eighth annual Benefit Concert.

Royal Honor Guards with Mr. & Miss Xavier and XU President, Dr. Verret.

Morris Day met Mr. & Miss Xavier prior to the Benefit Concert.

Miss Xavier 2015-16, Lacey Douglas presents crown & septor for the crowning ceremonies.

The grand waltz.

Court entertainment, the Gold Star Dancers.

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Students & Alumni

L-R: Randall Schexnayder and Dr. Kim Vaz-Deville promoted the pre-sale of the St. Katharine Drexel bronze overlay medallion (16” circumference) at homecoming 2016. The treasured keepsake by artist MaPo Kinnord, associate professor at Xavier. Proceeds to benefit Xavier University St. Joseph Altar Committee “Mission Based Student Emergency Fund.” The committee sponsors the annual St. Joseph altar.

Alumni Seminars

Art Seminar

Physics Seminar

Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences

L-R: Dr. Verret, president welcomed XU alum James Moore, class 1973.

Lunch at the Food trucks.

Pharmacy Seminar Students and alum gathered at the UC.

Doctors/Physicians Seminar Members Omega Psi Phi 's performed "Old School."

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Education/Counseling Seminar

The Delta's showed the students how they used to stepped.

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Fun Activities

Alumni Mass - Queen's & SGA Leadership Brunch

Dr. Harold Vicent, deacon

Chapel Choir

Chocolate Fountain

Farmer's Market - Fresh, Healthy Eating

Sodexo food tasting at the Chef challenge with XU student chefs Alumni at mass

SGA-Student Government Associaation past & current officers

Liturgical Dancers

President Verret with Miss Xavier , Dionne Humphrey Lapeyrolerie, 1955 and family.

Soft Shell Crab Po Boy by Executive Chef Scott Goodstal.

Center: President Verret, Queen Jasmine & Class Queen's and Past Miss Xavier's.

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Shrimp & Grits

by Executive Chef Gary Netter.

Fresh Gnocchi with Creole Tomato Sauce by Executive Chef Robert Dempsey

Book Signing with New Orleans Chef Leah Chase (seated center) and Sodexo Chefs.

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Praline Crunch and Caramel Popcorn by Pastry Chef Amanda Mulins

Division of Business - Blazer Ceremony

and King and Queen's court.

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2016 SGA president, Sierra Hodge.

Maiysha Jones, Ph.D., Miss Xavier 2002-2003; speaker.

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Pink Day Breast Cancer Awareness

Dolls as Art-Mardi Gras Baby Dolls

Pharmacy Career Fair

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Dr. Tim Turner and the Jazz Band.

Founder's Day Convocation

Schott Foundation for Public Education President/CEO Dr. John H. Jackson ’94 is flanked by Xavier students – L-R: Tyler Francis, Gabrielle Felecia, Omar Mahmoud, Mara Scott, Vy Nguyen, Terri Frazier, and Terry Hervery – prior to his keynote address at the Annual Founder’s Day celebration.

85 long-time staff and faculty were recognized during the annual Founder’s Day celebration.

XU President Dr. Reynold Verret congratulates the winners of the Dr. Norman C. Francis Staff Excellence Awards Program – L-R: Yamlak Tsega (technology administration) for performance, Dianne Encalade (English) for service, and Janice Florent (Center for the Advancement of Teaching) for leadership – during the annual Founder’s Day convocation.

Dr. Mack Crayton, right-2nd row and his freshman studies class.

Dr. John Ware and XU Chorus.

L-R: Two employees with 40 years of service to Xavier – Dr. Warren Ray and Sherida Montague, both of the Chemistry Department – are congratulated by XU President Dr. Reynold Verret during a special reception held in conjunction with the annual Founder’s Day celebration.

2017 gradutes wore their regalia for the first time at Founder's Day Convocation.

P-1- First year pharmacy students.

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Pharmacy International Culture Night

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Confucius Institute Moon Festival Mid Autumn Celebration

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Zumba with pharmacy department.

Wellness Blitz - Blood Glucose.

Warm up excerises with Sr. Jean Marie Craig SBS.

Walk with the President

Wellness Week

Dr. Joe Melcher watched as students performed hearing test.

Wellness Blitz - Flu shot.

Faculty, staff and students joined in on the highlight of every campus Wellness Week: the mile-long Walk with the President, headed by Dr. C. Reynold Verret.

Pharmacy students presented health informationals on stroke prevention.

Cancer survivors and Wellness committee posed with City Wellness proclaimation.

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Dr.Varret posed with Girl Trek after the walk.

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Night Out Against Crime

Faculty-Staff Christmas Luncheon

First faculty-staff Christmas luncheon: Christmas chorus, Ugly Sweater contest, Toys for Gert Town children, Food for 2nd Harvest Food Bank, Santa's Helpers and Mr. & Mrs. Clause.

Music Lecture by pianist William Chapman-Nyaho 2016 International Education Week

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Fiscal Services Luncheon

XU Library Talks - Speakers So, you want to be a doctor!

Dr. Tammuella (Tami) Singleton XU class 1994 discussed the specifics of becoming a physician.

Dr. Singleton is the Section Chief of Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology at Tulane University School of Medicine, Associate Director of the LA Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders and Director of the Sickle Cell Center of Southern Louisiana.

Dr. Singleton's career spans 12 years in practice, B.S. – Chemistry, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, M.D. – Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Native of Baton Rouge LA. One of her toughest Cases: Katrina Evacuation and A Personal Loss Her dedication to excellence and service to others began as a student here at Xavier.

Third left: Dr. Singleton posed with freshmen chemistry pre-med students after her lecture.

L-R - Dr. Lynette Ralph , director of XU Library; Dr. Tami Singleton; Paula Singleton, XU Library assistant director.

Sponsored by the XU Library and Pre-Med office.

The Sanguinarian Id by L.M. Labat L. M. Labat, author of The Sanguinarian ID This 2016 Xavier University graduate, L. M. Labat stems from New Orleans, Louisiana. Labat’s debut novel The Sanguinarian ID, a sci-fi/horror adventure, reflects the struggles of a broken family and surviving life-threatening events

Mardi Gras themed Financial Aid Christmas Dessert Social

The Sanguinarian Id, sold in XU Barnes & Noble bookstore.

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A “sanguinarian” is defined as “active vampirism,” while the “id” is the part of the psyche responsible for unabashed indulgence. Labat found refuge within the arts while delving into the fields of medicine, psychology, and the occult. While double-majoring in psychology and art at Xavier University she was able to combine her love for illustrating and a passion for literature, to cope with endless nightmares as well as hone in on artistic techniques.

The Sanguinarian ID takes place in World War II-era Europe. The setting of this novel made the first book signing event for Labat a natural, for it was held at the World War II Museum located on Magazine St. in March 2016. It was a notable success. Although her grandfather, the stalwart New Orleans Jazz trumpeter Lionel Ferbos, passed at the age of 103, missing her novel’s debut by 18 months, Labat has decided in remembrance of him, that a future edition of The Sanguinarian ID will naturally feature New Orleans, Louisiana as its location. From confronting the past to facing new shadows, this author gladly invites audiences into the sci-fi/ horror of The Sanguinarian Id.

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Speakers

Motivational speaker Shaun King addressed a crowd during his campus presentation, part of the University’s Black History Month Speakers Series.

Ms. Kali Jones /Diplomat in Residence -U.S. Dept. of State (front row 3rd from left) spoke to study abroad students at the International career forum.

Shaun King, speaker.

XAVIER ALUM WRITES CHILDREN'S BOOK

Black History Month Speaker Dr. Marc Lamont Hill poses with members of XAB

Xavier students huddle offstage with Black Lives Matter Symposium keynote speaker Dr. Calvin Mackie of STEM NOLA. L-R - Allana Barefield, Dr. Mackie, Jasmine Merlette (Miss Xavier), and Kendall Lawson.

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Given that he is neither married nor has children of his own, Farai Caldwell ’11 would seem an unlikely choice to pen a children’s book entitled, Mommy and Daddy Met at XULA. And yet ...

Just recently published through his own company, Farai Art, the book follows the story of two Xavier lovebirds as told through the eyes of their beautiful daughter.

Mommy and Daddy Met at XULA celebrates the special love that Xavier graduates have for their alma mater and also helps to familiarize children with college at an early age.

Farai Caldwell ’11 displayed and signed his books at homecoming.

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Youth Motivational Task Force - YMTF

A team of African American professionals, majority are XU alumni – visited the campus to participate in the annual Youth Motivation Task Force.

They also attended Black History Month Convocation.

2017 Black History Month Convocation

Black History Month Convocation - Dr. Norman Francis, XU President Emeritus; Keynote speaker: James E. (Jim) Clyburn, Assistant Democratic Leader (the third-ranking Democrat) U.S. House of Representatives; Dr. Kenneth Boutte, professor of biology, grand marshall.

Freshmen and First Year Pharmacy Honor (4.0) Students.

Standing - Tiffany Barrow is the moderator for "Careers in Science": Panel - Willie McKinney, Jamal Berry, Darren LaCour, Tina Dube.

Business classroom - Business professionals.

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Political Science classroom - Attorneys.

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Classes & Programs Research Programs

Summer 2016

L-R: Brionna King, junior BUILD program XULA; Megan Lewis, junior BUILD scholar Richard Painter, Ph.D. research associate in Dr. Robert Blake's lab BUILD scholar research program.

In Dr. Blake's research lab, students study the biomolecules within bacteria to gain knowledge about how the bacteria expires aerobically on rocks.

Dr. Watt's research activities focus on molecular recognition in biochemical systems. He is currently researching how a small number of lysine deacetylases (KDACs, also Dr. Johanson's research is focused on the oncogenic chimeric transcription factor involved in the development of Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS), an aggressive soft-tissue sarcoma affecting children and adolescents.

Pharmaceutical Sciences research - L-R: Kelly Phan, p3; Bolden Charles, senior; Ahmed Zaki, p2.

Ronise Evans 2016 grad reseacher in Dr. Watt & Dr. Kelly Johanson's research lab.

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Victoria Agbeke George junior working in Dr. Watt & Dr. Kelly Johanson's research lab.

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Summer Classes

L-R: Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)-Survivors’ & Dependents’ Educational Assistance - High school summer research: Demond Fortenberry, Ben Franklin; Dia Fortenberry, Ben Franklin; Dallas Duhe, Baton Rouge High.

Pharmacy summer high school enrichment program students in the lab making lip balm.

Dr. Akundi, professor emeritus: general physics class.

College of Pharmacy Enrichment Program

Dr. Dean Richardson's physics lab.

Dr. Syed Muniruzzaman, associate professor, microbiology lecture.

Pharmacy summer high school enrichment program

Dr. Warren Ray with his organic lecture students.

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P3 - pharmacy lab.

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Mardi Gras Art Program

Mardi Gras Indians summer program 2016 - Center L-R: Big Chief Walter "Teddy Bear" Landry, Black Mohawks; Big Chief Darryl Montana, Yellow Pocahontas at student art exhibition: "Making a new suit."

John Scott Legacy as an Artist

Printmaking by students of John Scott, professor of art and XU alum. Scott's former students gathered to make a collabrative print to titled “Passing It On.”

Mardi Gras Indians Arts Program is an eight-week summer program designed for students, ages 11-15, to study the unique New Orleans African American tradition of masking for Mardi Gras as “Indians.” They practiced the traditions and explore the creative process of designing and sewing a Mardi Gras Indian suit. Students are introduced to the traditional dress styles of Native Americans as a baseline for comparative analysis of the elaborately worked suits of the Mardi Gras Indians. They also studied African-Caribbean Indian masking styles and performance traditions.

John Scott's Legacy - Ron Bechet talked about the legacy with students of Scott's: L-R -Steve Prince '91; Michelle Lavigne '95, Augustus Jenkins,'04; Kim Dummons '95.

Far right: Scott's son Ayo talked about his father's artwork

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Ron Bechet, professor of art talked to freshman class and XU alums about Scott's style of art.

Steve Prince talked about Scott's art and statemants about society.

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Pharmacy Residency Program

IBCS-Institute for Black Catholic Studies

IBCS Summer program participants.

Graduates of Pharmacy’s year-long residency training programs in pharmacy practice, ambulatory care, and community pharmacy – Seated L-R - Dr. Vincent Ekenga, Dr. Krista Williams Dixon, Dr. Jasmine Bailey, Dr. Brittany Gorden, and Dr. Michael Ezebuenyi – display their certificates of completion. Standing L-R - Dr. Janel Bailey-Wheeler, Xavier PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency; Dr. Kathleen Kennedy, dean COP; Dr. Kendrea Burks, Xavier/LSUHSC PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency.

Abuto, Dalmas

Adams, Mari

Arockiam, Fr. Arockiam SVD

Arulsamy, Gnanavoli

Baker, Jr., Alonza

Bardell, Derek D.

Bellow, Kathleen Dorsey

Blackwell, Laura

Brisbane, Romeo B.

Brown II, Lester E.

Brown, Cynthia

Brown, Olivia JR

Burroughs, Deacon Orrin D.

Carter, Alfred AJ IV

Castellani, Fr. Paul

Cherry, Anthony

Conwill, Fr. Giles professor

Cooper, Samuel

Front left - Dr. Janel Bailey-Wheeler, Xavier PGY-1 with Pharmacy Residency students.

Seated are the Pharmacy Residency students, the Mentors are standing.

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Right - Dr. Rene Akbar, Division of Education & Counseling with Pharmacy Residency students.

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Coulter, Pauline

Davis, Henry J. SSJ

davis, timone

Diederichs, Fr. Carl

Downs-Dorsey, Veronica

Frank, Andrus Jr.

Ralph, Sr. Lynn Marie, SBS

Rice, Carolyn

Rivera, Dorothy

Rivera, Lorraine

Ruiz, Gilberto A. faculty

Rutten, Erich

Gaddy, Kirk

George-Patrick, Gloria

Gouger, John E. CSSR

Grimes, Donna

Hortensia, Sr. Maria Flowers SSF

Hundley, Judith

Salomon, Loretta

Scott, Rachel

Sharpe, Sheila

Simeon, Fidgi

Speed, Malcolm L.

Stone, Jackie

Jawa, Stanley

Jones, Carl D.

Jones, Joyce

Keyes, Patrick CSSR

Lawler, Irene

Lewis, Kasie

Streams, Christine

Toles, Andrea

Tshitenge, Leonard

Tupponce, Antoinette M.

Vu, Michael Long

Walker, Kim

Lucas, Chaplain Thelma

Lymore, Kimberly faculty

Malu Nyimi, Modeste

McEvilley, Princess

Milton, Fr. John W.

Moore, Cecilia

Washington, Fr. Freddy

White, Dr. C. Vanessa

Williams, Wardell

Wooten, Kathleen

Young, Gwendolyn

Osborn, Aubry

Palmer, Yvette

Rahman, Rafi

Nutt, Rev. Maurice J., CSsR

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Ogaldez, Sr. Josita SSF Okwuosa, Fr. Emeka SVD

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Springfest

Spring 2016

Students enjoyed the concert.

Pics before the Hype!

XU students pose with Sprinfest performer, Young Thug.

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Jamming in progress

Friends have a great time.

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SGA Elections

Fashion Show

Pre Voting - Making sure my name is on the list.

Fashion under the lights

The entire fashion show organization Vote Mara!

Stop, in the name of fashion

Triple Pose Justin and friends campaigned.

Fresh Cam!

Vote Cam!

Coolest Dude in the school Vote Tori!

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Vote Kendale!

I just voted.

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Community Service

College of Pharmacy Ball Packaging food for the less fortunate: The Xavier community turned out in force to package more than 10,000 meals to feed families across the globe during a “Meal Packaging Party� sponsored by the Center for Student Leadership and Service.

Royalty takes center stage at the College of Pharmacy Coronation Ball: Miss COP Kayrah Jack and Mr. COP Leon Burgess, along with - L-R: Bria Wates, Hakim Jamison, Jasmine Young, Gerald "JT" Guirard, Monique Guidry, Kinney Murphy, Erica Olivier, and Philipe Gilchrist. Also on hand is Dr. Kathleen Kennedy, Dean.

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Musician's Panel

Graduation 2016

Jazz Musician's Panel: L-R: Reid Wick, Grammy U/NARAS; PJ Morton, Recording Artist/Maroon; Lilli Lewis, Louisiana Red Hot Records; Eric Cager, The Edge Music Conference; Scott Billington, Vice President Rounder Records.

Xavier University of Louisiana Commencement 2016 Summas & Honorary Degrees Group with XU President Dr. C. Reynold Verrett, left-front.

Musicians spoke as students took notes and had a face-to-face after the panel discussion.

Miss Xavier, Lacey Douglas is a proud graduate.

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Roll Call

Baccalaureate Mass

"We are official alumni, our dues are do."

Waiting to hear their name called at Roll Call, 2016.

Students picked up tickets for family & friends admission to graduation.

Eric Craig received the William H. Mitchell Christian Leadership award, political science major.

Eric Craig verified his tickets.

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Franziska Pirkl also verified her tickets.

Arts & Sciences Honors & Awards Ceremony after Baccalaureate Mass - L-R: David Powell, received Mother M. Agatha Ryan award and Jeremiah Davis, the Saint Katharine Drexel award from Dr. C. Reynold Verret, Xavier's president.

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2016 Graduates

Byrd, Zyneria Mass Communication

Jacob, Unique Chemistry

Sanchez, Kaylen Education

L-R: Sr. Grace Mary Flickinger, S.B.S.; Kendall Williams, Chemistry pre-med graduate with family.

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546 Proud Xavier Graduates

Poston, Brittany Doctor of Pharmacy

Sanchez, Kirsten Education

Sean Foster, Business Management graduate with his family.

L-R: Podium Guests - Honorary degree recipients: Educator Dr. Gilda A. Barabino ’78, businessman Michael Rue, Dr. C. Reynold Verret, XU president; Honorary degrees recipients: Dr. Helene Gayle 2016 Commencement speaker; a humanitarian, an expert on global development and public health issues, a strong advocate for the alleviation of poverty, gender equality, and social justice; and pathologist Dr. Bennet Ifeakandu Omalu.

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2016 Commencement

Biological & Public Health Sciences Business Fine Arts & Humanities Mathematics & Physical Sciences Education & Counseling Social & Behavioral Sciences

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College of Arts & Sciences

Administration - Front row L-R: Dr. Kim Vaz-Deville, associate dean; Michelle Balan, executive assistant; QuoVadis Webster, director of pre-medical programs. Back row L-R: Dr. Anil Kukreja, dean; Dr. Marcus Cox, associate dean and director of CCSDE; Dr. Nathaniel Holmes, SASO executive director; Gerald Villavasso, assistant dean.

Division of Biological & Public Health Sciences

Biology

2014 department - Seated on the floor L-R: Sasi Rajasekaran, Dr. Peter Martinat, Krystal Huggins. 2nd row L-R: Dr. Monique Cola, Shahnaz Islam, Dr. Michelle Boissiere, Dr. Shubha Ireland, Dr. Mary Carmichael, Dr. Cecily DeFreece, Sr. Grace Mary Flickinger, SBS, Dr. Peter Barrett, Melanie Steen-Sighinol . 3rd row L-R: Dr. Mack Crayton, Willie Caffey, Dr. Syed Muniruzzaman, Dr. Harris McFerrin, Dr. Mohaned Awad, Dr. Anup Kundu, Dr. Harish Ratnayakaa, Dr. Calvin Porter, chair; Dr. Kenneth Boutte, Dr. Ian Davenport, Dr. Thomas Huckaba, Dr. Hector Biliran, and Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee.

Public Health Sciences

Public Health Sciences 2014 department – L-R: Dr. Linda Faye Grimsley, associate professor, dept. head, associate division chair; Jessica Judson; Kristina Wilcox, administrative specialist; Dr. Regina Benjamin, M.D., NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune endowed chair; Dr. Krista Mincey, assistant professor. Not shown: Dr. Kamrun Mustafa, assistant professor; Jennifer L Glick, adjunct professor and Dr. Leonard Jack, Jr., director, division of community health national center for chronic disease prevention and health promotion center for disease control and prevention, adjunct distinguished professor.

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Division of Business

Art

Ron Bechet, professor of Art; Joan Ulmer '85, administrative assistant; Shayna Blum, department head & assistant professor of graphic design; Daniele Gair, art collections manager & registrar; Augustus Jenkins '99, art instructor; MaPo Kinnord, associate professor art; (not shown Dr. Sarah A. Clunis, director of African American and diaspora studies; Edna Lanieri, photography instructor; Jennifer Odem, sculpture instructor.

2014 department - Front L-R: Front L-R: Tonia Simmons-Doakes, administrative assistant; Dr. Syed Ahmed, assistant professor; Dr. Amanda Helm, Assistant professor; Clifford Wright, CPA, professor; 2nd row L-R: Dr. Jose Bautista, professor; Dr. James Bartkus, assistant professor & associate division chair; Dr. Joe Ricks, professor & division chair. 3rd row L-R: Mark Quinn, assistant professor & Entrepneurship Institute chair; Dr. Cary Caro, assistant professor; Candice Roche, CPA, instructor; Dr. Richard Peters, assistant professor; Dr. Shael Wolfson, assistant professor.

English

Division of Fine Arts & Humanities

L-R: Back row - Sim Shattuck, Mark Whitaker, Ralph Adamo, James Shade. Middle row - Oliver Hennessy, Thaddeo Babiiha, Jeremy Tuman, Katheryn Laborde, Jason 'Jay' Todd, Kristina Robinson. Front row - David Lanoue, Nicole Greene, Biljana Obradovic, English department head; Robin Runia, Trisha Rezende, and Treschere Washington, division's administrative specialist. Not in English photo: Robin Vander, Bonnie Noonan, Ronald Dorris, Sr. Donna Gould, Whitney Mackman, Tara Ciccarone.

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History

Bottom -Top: Dr. Jonathan Rotondo-McCord; Dr. Steven Salm, division head - division of fine arts and humanities and chair, history department; Dr. Gary Donaldson, Dr. Elizabeth Manley. Row 2-Bottom - Top: Dr. Sharlene Sinegal DeCuir, Dianne Encalade, history and languages administrative assistant, Sr. Barbara Hughes and seated Dr. Shamsul Huda.

Languages

Back row L-R: Dr. Elizabeth Smith Rouselle, associate professor of Spanish; Dr. Karen Bechnel Moore, associate professor of Spanish; Giti Farudi, instructor of Spanish. Seated - L-R: Brother Herman Johnson, OP, professor of Spanish and chair; Dr. Susan Spillman, associate professor of French.

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Music

L-R: Dr. John E. Ware, professor and director of choirs; Dr. Wilfred Delphin, artist in residence; Dara Rahming, instructor of voice and director of opera workshop; Sister Juliana Haynes, S.B.S., interim department head, assistant professor, junior school of music and early birds; Dr. Tim Turner, associate professor, director of bands and professor of trumpet; Dr. Marc Ballard, assistant professor; Dr. O'Neal Douglas, interim professor of music theory. Not shown: Givonna Joseph, communications coordinator.

Philosophy

L-R: Back row - Dr. Jason Berntsen, Treschere Washington, administrative specialist. Middle row - Dr. Robert Berman, Dr. James 'Jim' Dunson, Paul Schafer, department head. Front row - Sarah Meier, Dr. Thora Bayer.

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Theology

Division of Mathematical & Physical Sciences

Front row L-R: Dr. Jerry Farmer, professor and chair; Dr. Mark Gstohl. associate professor; Sister Mary Ann Stachow, S.B.S.; assistant professor; Father Phillip Linden, S.T.D., Ph.D., associate professor; Dr. Lourdes Rinchon, assistant professor. Back row L-R: Treschere Washington, division's administrative specialist; Dr. Michael Homan, associate professor.

Chemistry

XU Theology students with Sr. Mary Ann Stachow (left) during their study abroad trip to Rome.

Chemistry department faculty & staff L-R: Dr. Jian Zhang, Dr. Galina Goloverda, Jackie Gavins (behind Goloverda) Dr.Warren Ray (next to Gavins), Sherida Montague, Dr. Vladimir Kolesnichenko; Dr. Maryam Foroozesh, chair; Dr. Mehnaaz Ali, Dr. Navneet Goyal, Dr. Kelly Johanson, Dr. Zhe Wang (behind Johanson), Dr. Abha Verma, Dr. Stassi DiMaggio, Dr. Terry Watt, Dr. Candace Lawrence, Dr. Kevin Riley (behind Lawrence) Dr. Guangdi Wang, Dr. Jay Sridhar, Dr. Ann Privett (behind Sridhar), Dr. Bryan Bilyeu (behind Privett), Dr. Teresa Birdwhistell, Dr. Sarah Weaver, Dr. Robert Luo.

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Computer Science

Left: Dr. Andrea Edwards, Conrad Hilton Endowed Chair, fall 2016 freshman orientation.

Physics

Dr. Karen Zhang and Austin Orgah, fall 2016 freshman orientation.

Computer Science department faculty: Dr. Andrea Edwards, chair; Dr. R. Raymond Lang, associate professor; Dr. Kun (Karen) Zhang, assistant professor; Austin Orgah, program manager; Theodora Graham, systems administrator.

Mathematics

Front L-R: Dr. Jessica Graber and Dr. Morewell Gasseller. Second row L-R: Dr. Dean Richardson, Dr. James Rantschler, Dr. Anderson SundaMeya, and Dr. Ashwith Chilvery. Not shown: Dr. Freddie Landry, assistant professor; Dr. Murty Akundi, professor emeritus.

Division of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Front L-R: Dr. Gurdial Arora, Dr. Donna Stutson, Dr. Lester Jones, and Dr. Sindhu Unnithan. Back row L-R: Dr. David Anderson, Dr. Andrew Klimas, Dr. Valerio DeAngelis, Dr. Thomas Palfrey, Dr. Yevgeni Kostrov, Dr. Patrick Vernon, Dr. Vlajko Kocic, and Dr. Carroll Diaz.

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Communication Studies

2014 department - L-R: Dr. Ross Louis, department head; Dr. Kimberly Chandler, assistant professor; Dr. Dominique Gendrin, professor emeritus; Dr. Elizabeth Edgecomb, assistant professor; Dr. Lisa Flanagan, assistant professor. Not shown: Dr. Elizabeth Whittington Cooper, visiting assistant professor.

Mass Communication

Dr. Tia Smith, department head

Arnold Crump assistant professor

Dr. Shearon Roberts assistant professor

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Dr. Sheryl Kennedy-Haydel assistant professor

Emanuele Secci adjunct

Najma Nuriddin adjunct

Melinda Shelton director student publications, herald advisor

Political Science

2014 department - L-R: Dr. Russell Frazier, assistant professor; Dr. Willie Gin, assistant professor; Dr. Pamela Waldron-Moore, professor & chair; Dr. Megan Osterbur, assistant professor.

Psychology

Monica Pierre professional-in-residence

Veronica Farve yearbook coordinator

2014 department - Seated L-R: Dr. Brian Turner, assistant professor; Dr. Lisa Schulte, associate professor; Dr. Elliot Hammer, associate professor and chair. Standing L-R: Dr. Katherine Eskine, assistant professor; Dr. Jeremy Cohen, assistant professor; Dr. Wyndolyn Ludwikowski, associate professor; Dr. Charles Gramlich, professor.

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Sociology

Graduate Programs Division of Education & Counseling

2014 department - L-R: Dr. Christopher Faircloth, associate professor & chair; Erica Houston, administrative specialist; Dr. Silas Lee III, assistant professor; Dr. Amy Bellone-Hite, associate professor & division chair. Not shown: Dr. Sandra H. Sulzer, assistant professor; Dr. Le'Brian Patrick, assistant professor.

Speech Pathology

Front L-R: Marlene Robinson, Dr. Judith Miranti, Dr. Renee Akbar, Dr. Sloane Signal, Dr. Ramona Perkins, Dr. Rachel Davis-Haley, Jacqueline Ballansaw, Dr. Ariel Mitchell. Back L-R: Dr. Larkin Page, Dr. Timothy Glaude, Dr. Walter Breaux, Dr. Douglas Athey, Dr. Anthony Aramburo. Not shown: Shoneka Thomas, Dr. Cirecie Olatunji, Sister Jean Marie Craig, S.B.S.

Institute for Black Catholic Studies

2016 department - L-R: Lori Vaughn, instructor; Dr. Nancy Martino, associate professor and chair; Megan MajouĂŠ, instructor; Dr. Joe Melcher, professor emeritus (not shown).

Center: Dr. Joe Melcher, professor emeritus watches as students conduct hearing tests at Wellness Week.

Rev. Maurice J. Nutt, C.Ss.R., D.Min, director; Bernadette Cheri, administrative executive.

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Board of Trustees Justin Augustine III

Dr. C. Reynold Verret President

Dr. Gilda Barabino

Dr. Anne McCall Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs

Carmen Bermudez

Dr. Gene D'Amour Special Assistant to President

Sister Donna Breslin SBS

Sister Theresa Chato SBS Mark Goodman Bishop Curtis John Guillory SVD John Jackson IV Gladstone Jones The Honorable Ivan Lemelle Alden McDonald Jr. Marc Morial

Marion Bracy VP, Facility Planning Edward Phillips VP, Fiscal Services Dr. Ronald Durnford VP, Planning & Inst. Research Joseph Byrd VP, Student Services Keyana Scales VP, Enrollment Manager Dr. Anil Kukreja Dean, CAS Dr. Kathleen Kennedy Dean, COP Dr. Kim Vaz-Deville Assoc. Dean CAS Randall Schexnayder Assist. Dean, Academic Support COP

Sister Jane Norton SBS

Dr. Marguerite Giguette Assoc. VP, Academic Affairs

Sonia Perez

Nedra Alcorn Assoc. VP, Student Services

Sister Marianne Poole SBS Michael Rue

Frank Stewart Jr. Roderick West Mary Zervigon Dr. C. Reynold Verret ex-officio board member

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Administrators

Dr. Marcus Cox Assoc. Dean CAS Graduate Programs/Director (CCSDE) Gerald Villavasso Assist. Dean, CAS Sr. Monica Loughlin S.B.S. Special Assist. to President for Catholic Identity and Mission Fr. Etido Jerome University Chaplain Dr. Monica Scott Admissions Director Avis Stuard Registrar

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Faculty & Staff Portraits

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Dr. Adamo, Ralph English

Dr. Akbar, Renee Division of Education

Dr. Al-Dahir, Sara Pharmacy

Alexis, Cornelia Fiscal Services

Dr. Athey, Douglas Division of Education

Balan, Michelle College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)

Dr. Ballard, Marcus Music

Barra-Dukes, Tanya Admissions

Dr. Barrett, Peter Biology

Dr. Bartkus, James Business

Dr. Bellone-Hite, Amy DSBS Chair, Head of Sociology

Dr. Bilyeu, Bryan Chemistry

Dr. Birdwhistell, Teresa Chemistry

Dr. Bostanian, Levon Pharmacy

Dr. Boutte, Kenneth Biology

Broussett, Joyce Pharmacy

Dr. Brumfield, Kristy Biology

Bruno, Shane SASO

Caffey, Willie Biology

Canty-Lewis, Wanda Fiscal Services

Carr, Dennis Physical Plant

Carraway, Bryan Admissions

Cornish, Jr., Albert Police

Crowley, Roy Physical Plant

Dr. Dorris, Ronald English

Doss, Wanda Auxilary Services

Dotson, Adrienne Health Services

Dr. Echeverri, Margarita Pharmacy

Encalade, Dianne History/Languages

Fitch, Dwight Campus Ministry

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Sr. Flickinger, Grace Mary Biology

Dr. Foroozesh, Maryam Chemistry

Franklin, Barbara Student Services

Dr. Fulton, Conchetta Pharmacy

Gant, Chantel Counseling

Gibbs, Charles Central Plant

Keller, Daryl University Center

Kelly, Jr., Kelsh University Police

Kirk, Kenneth Tech Administration

Dr. Kirshore, Vimal Pharmacy

Kittles, Mary Pharmacy

Dr. Klimas, Andrew Mathematics

Gilliam, Craig Physical Plant

Dr. Glaude, Timothy Division of Education

Green, Alan Athletics

Hadley, Johnel Central Plant

Dr. Hammer, Elliott Psychology

Harrell, Lisa Fiscal Services

Dr. LaRocelle, Joseph Pharmacy

Labbe, Shirley Counseling

Langlois, Sandra Xerox Copy Center

Dr. Lee, Torian CIIP

Lee, Karen CIIP

Legier, Judy Campus Ministry

Harrison, Osannah University Police

Dr. Hayes, Claire Asthma Educator Pharmacy

Sr. Haynes, Julliana Music

Hodge, Karen Credit Union

Honora, Jared Admissions

Horne, Jenestaer Tech Administration

Livers, Patricia B&N Bookstore

Livings-Veal, Sandy Financial Aid

London-Jones, Emily Financial Aid

Dr. Louis, Ross Communication Studies

Ma, Peng Chemistry

Martin-Poland, Cheryl Fiscal Services

Huggins, Kristal Biology

Sr. Hughes, Barbara History

Dr. Ireland, Shubha Biology

Jackson, Erica Xerox Copy Center

James, Billy University Police

Jeffrion, William Auxilary Services

Dr. Martino, Nancy Speech Pathology

Mason, Pamela University Police

Maurice, Everett Central Plant

Maynard, Sayas Physical Plant

McClain, Lisa Campus Ministry

McCormick, Betty Fiscal Services

Jenkins, Karl Central Plant

Joe, Jacqulin Pharmacy

Johns, Christopher Central Plant

Br. Johnson, Herman, OP Languages

Joseph, Eric Library

Dr. Jiang, Yu Confucius Institute

McLain, Dwayne Tech Administration

Dr. Miranti, Judith Division of Education

Montague, Sherida Chemistry

Dr. Moore, Karen Becnel Languages

Moore, Sr., Morris University Police

Morris, Gwen Registrar's Office

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Naquin, Rose B&N Bookstore

Nguyen, Ruby Facility Planning

Dr. Obih, Patience Pharmacy

Dr. Okogbaa, John Pharmacy

Dr. Onor, Ifeanyi Pharmacy

Pellerin, Virginia Health Services

Dr. Sunda-Meya, Anderson Physics

Terrie, Holly Admissions

Ulmer, Joan Art

Dr. Waldron-Moore, Pamela Political Science

Wandera, Benventure Tech Administration

Dr. Wang, Guangdi Chemistry

Peng, Shu Confucius Institute

Poplus, Kecia Financial Aid

Dr. Porter, Calvin Biology

Dr. Pramar, Yashoda Pharmacy

Ragos, Benjamin Physcial Plant

Rajasekaran, Sasiprabha Biology

Warren, Kendra Student Services

Washington, Tiffany Post Office

Washington, Treschere Fine Arts & Humanities

Washington, Wayne University Police

Webster, Quo Vadis Premed Office

Wen, Rongyao Confucius Institute

Dr. Ray, Warren Chemistry

Dr. Richardson, Dean Physics

Dr. Ricks, Joe Division of Business

Dr. Ross, Joseph Biology

Dr. Rotondo-McCord, Jonathan History

Rousell, Keith Physical Plant

Dr. White, MIchael Languages

Dr. Wiese, Thomas Pharmacy

Williams, Gwennette Undergraduate Research

Williams, Robert Post Office

Dr. Williams, Shandrika Pharmacy

Dr. Zhang, Wensheng Computer Science

Roy, Alice Library

Sanchez, Rebecca Registrar’s Office

Sanchez, Richard Residence Life

Dr. Schafer, Paul Philosophy

Schnyder, Terista Campus, Ministry

Shaw, Gwendolyn Sodexho Food Servics

Dr. Spillman, Susan Languages

Spot, Angell Physical Plant

Sr. Stachow, Mary Ann Theology

Stacker, Robert Physical Plant

Steele, Silas Athletics

Dr. Sun, Xinyu Mathematics

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St. Joseph's Day Altar, March 2016

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College of Arts & Sciences 2016 Volleyball Finals

Biological & Public Health-Electron Transport System DSBS-They Hate Us Cause They Ain’t Us

Congratulations to XU Faculty Volleyball Champions!!.

The match between DSBS-They Hate Us Cause They Ain’t Us and Biological & Public Health-Electron Transport System will go down as one of the greatest showdowns witnessed this season.

It took three games to decide this one.

The final game went down to the wire with both teams battling neck and neck with each trying to pull away from the other but unable to do so. In the end, They Hate Us managed to claim victory

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and become the newest champion of the CAS Inter-Divisional Volleyball League!

Congratulations to all of the teams that participated in this year’s tournament:

They Hate Us Cause They Ain’t Us – Champion Electron Transport System – Runner-Up Green Energy Business Spikers THE LAMP

XU Departments Staff Groups

Academic Affairs

L-R - Tamie Hall, executive assistant; Anne McCall,Ph.D., provost and senior vice president; Andree Summers executive specialist; Bernadette Cheri, executive specialist; Marguerite Giguette associate vice president; Melanie Steen-Sighinolfi, program manager.

Admissions

L-R - Linda Nash; Lori Blouin; Dorothy Sterling; Doris Parker; Jarred Honora; Conchita LeFrance; Bryan Carraway; Kristina Medley; Keyana Scales, VP Enrollment Management; Holly Haydel Terrie. Seated: honoree Sondra Reine (retired December 2016 after 37 years of service to the University).

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Auxiliary Support

Front L-R - Tiffany Washington, postal clerk; Wanda Doss-Parker, assistant card office manager. Back L-R: Robert Williams, senior postal clerk; William Jeffrion, associate vice president.

Athletics Administration

Seated L-R - Jasmine Pulliam, assistant track and field/cross country coach; Ashley Baker, associate athletics director; Tarniesha Scott, assistant women's basketball coach; Hilary Lobenstein, assistant women's volleyball coach. Standing L-R - Alan Green, director of tennis; Bo Browder, head women's basketball coach; Ed Cassiere, assistant athletics director for communications; Jason Horn, director of athletics & recreation; Alfred Williams, head men's basketball coach; Mark Armour, athletic trainer; Tyrone Williams, assistant men's basketball coach; Joseph Moses, head track and field/cross country coach.

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Campus Ministry

Left: Sister Grace Mary Flickinger, S.B.S., who achieved National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Hall of Fame status for her service on the local, regional, and national level while serving as Xavier University of Louisiana's faculty athletics representative (FAR), is stepping down from that position after 36 years. Flickinger, a member of the XULA biology faculty since 1968, continues as a professor in the Department of Biology.

Right: Hammer, who has served at Xavier for 16 years (including seven as chair of the Psychology Department), will assume the duties of FAR this spring.

Front L-R - Judy Lagie, liturgical dance instructor; Dwight Fitch, music minister; Lisa McClain, associate director; Dr. Harold Vincent, pastorial associate; . Back L-R: Sr. Monica Loughlin, SBS, dircector; Terisita Schnyder, administrative assistant; Father Etido Jerome, chaplin.

Barnes & Noble Bookstore

L-R - Renee Israel, Rose Naquin, Patricia Livers.

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Center for Advancement of Teaching

L-R - Front row: Tiera S. Coston, Ph.D., educational improvement specialist; Olivia Daniels Crum, administrative assistant; Janice Florent, technology coordinator. L-R - Back row: Bart Everson, media artist; Karen Nichols, Ph.D., distance education coordinator; Elizabeth Yost Hammer, Ph.D., director.

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Career Advancement Center

Lasana Cambrice Executive Director Oct. 2016

Javon Bracy Graduate Placement

Kimberly Dase Career Services

Donna Lee Assistant Director, Career Services BUILD Program

Karen Lee Associate Director for Intercultural & International Programs

Torian Lee Director, Intercultural & International Programs

Marian Minnard Associate Director, Career Services

Deborah Nolan Administrative Specialist, Graduate Placement

Logan Perkins Career Advisor, Career Services BUILD Program

Payton Taylor Graduate Placement

Timothy Taylor, Jr Carolyn Thomas Technology Coordinator Director, Career Services

Tracie Thomas Director, Graduate Placement

L-R - Tao Yang, Ph.D., associate director; Shu Peng, assistant director; Yina Zhang, Chinese instructor, Professor Haiyan Wang, Chinese instructor; Yu Jiang, Ph.D., director.

Financial Aid

Raychell Watson Career Advisor, Career Services BUILD Program

2016 Study Abroad: A few of the 61 students who studied abroad last year - front row L-R - Tamika Ross, China; Serena Newberry, China; Areion Phipps, Italy; Arielle Crook, Haiti/Costa Rica; and Kia Stern, Peru. Back row L-R: Angel Griffin, France; Aria Washing, France; Michaela Wiseman, Costa Rica; and Asharee Peters, Mexico.

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Confucius Institute

2014 group - Seated L-R - Kecia Poplus, counselor; Sandy Livings-Veals, associate director; Leshawn Porter, office manager. Standing L-R Shantrella Baptiste, counselor; Denise Spellman, counselor; Selena Vance, senior counselor; Katrina Crawford, assistant director; Janikah Miles, scholarship officer; Diana Nguyen, college workstudy coordinator; Ashley Degruy, counselor; Emily Jones, director.

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Housing

Internal Audit

Seated L-R - Ariel Luter Wiltz, internal auditor; William Bostick, director.

Institutional Advancement Back L-R: Brenda Jeanjacques, administrative assistant; Viola Spencer, housing coordinator. Front seated: Judy Bracy, housing director.

Human Resources

2014 Group - L-R - Seated: Adicia Waddell, associate director; Larry Calvin, director (retired fall 2016); Erin Harris-Williams, compensation analyst (transfer ITC). L-R - Standing: Sharlena Black-Jackson, compensation analyst; Theresa Walker, human resources technician; Janice Morgan, administrative assistant; Sharlene LeBlanc, human resources technician. Not shown: Tuyet-Hang Nguyen, Compensation Analyst; Kevin E. Wolf, associate VP of human resources (spring 2017).

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Gia Soublet '91 Vice President

Meka Francis '08, '15 Executive Development Assistant

Vondra Richardson Administrative Assistant

Worell Johnson Administrative Assistant

Shon Baker, CFRE Associate Vice President for Development

LaMont Hayes Senior Development Officer

Anne McKinley David RobinsonSarah Stanwood, M.D. Grants Writer/Manager Morris, Ph.D.-Director of Major Gift/Planned Corporate & Foundation Giving Officer Relations

Kimberly Reese '95 Assistant VP for Alumni Relations & Annual Giving

Whitney Forstall '03 Alumni Relations Specialist Special Events

Lacrecia Jones Annual Fund Manager

Kendra Tircuit '95 Senior Director for Advancement Services

Jamelle Lacey Development Officer

Nicole Summers Development Assistant

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Registrar

Bonnie Kennedy Advancement Services Specialist

Kirstie Myvett Stewardship Manager

Florina Sheard Gift and Donor Records Analyst

Christian Taplin '07 Prospect Research Manager

Irving Johnson III University Photographer Media Arts Specialist

Janella Newsome News Manager

Kaye Rolland '83 Graphic Designer

Richard Tucker Director of Communications & Media Relations

Library

2014 - L-R - Gilda Knight, academic records coordinator; Debra Bossant, transcript analyst/Cerifying VA official; Shirlene Muckelroy, degree audit coordinator; Gloria Kindrick, administrative assistant; Avis Stuart, registrar; Rebecca Sanchez, associate registrar; Gwen Morris, transfer credit coordinator.

Student Services

Seated L-R - Barbara Franklin, executive assistant; Bobbi Gordon, executive assistant. Standing L-R: Joseph Byrd, vice president; Nedra Alcorn, associate vice president.

L-R - Front row - Johannah White, Melinda William, Eric Joseph,Teri Mojgani, Dr. Lynette Ralph, Alice Roy, Sandra Monroe, Esperanda Johnson. L-R Second row - Nancy Hampton, Derserae Bailey, Patrica Coston. L-R - Back row - Vincent Barraza, Kevin Hebert, Herbert McGuin, Paula Singleton.

Not shown: Theresa Butler, A.J. Cato, Tiffany Dana, Mary George, Paul Haschak, Sandra Hawkins, Irwin Lackoff, Deborah Modica, Leslie Sam, Barbara Sanders, Edvige Wilkerson.

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University Police

Year-in-Review

Xavier University Police department

Team Xavier

Dr. Ann McCall in China: Xavier Earns 2016 Confucius Institute of the Year Award.

Xavier University of Louisiana, host of one of the top Chinese language programs in the state of Louisiana, received the prestigious Confucius Institute of the Year Award. Dr. Anne McCall, Xavier’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, accepted the honor during the opening ceremony of the 11th Confucius Institute Conference in Kunming, China, in front of an audience of over 2,000 government officials and university administrators worldwide.

Retirement

Summer 2016 - Legendary chemistry professor and premed guru Dr. JW Carmichael retired after some 38 years at the helm.

L-R: Dr. JW Carmichael, Sr. Grace Mary Flickinger, S.B.S., Dr. Deidre Labat.

Xavier Softball Team: L-R-kneeling: Kimberly Reese, Yamlak Tsega, Amelia Jenkins, Dr. C. Reynold Verret, Deidra Jones, Gia Soublet. Standing middle row L-R: Katrina Nguyen, Yingnan Zhao. Back row-L-R: Shane Bruno, Brian Turner, Darryl Keller, Carroll Diaz, Travis Winn, Thomas Huckaba, Karl Findorff. Not shown: Nekita Bannister, Curtis Carkum, Nadia Esnault.

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May 2016 - Dr. Rosalind Hale (center), Division of Education with L-R: current Xavier president, Dr. Reynold Verret and past president, Dr. Norman Francis.

December 2016 - Sondra Reine, 37 years, Admissions.

L-R: Holly Terrie, Sondra Reine.

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Memorial 2016-17

2016 Presidential Election The Xavier Herald @xulaherald

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Eternal Rest, grant to them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace. Amen.

Dr. Ann Bryant Whittemore, 2016 Arts administrator, educator, writer and author.

She was a member of the Xavier University of Louisiana Communications faculty until 2001, but later returned to the university to serve in several non-teaching capacities, including Donor Relations Manager in the Office of Institutional Advancement, Fundraising Consultant for the Office of Catholic Initiative, and as a writer and researcher for the university’s Office of Sponsored Projects.

Gold Rush Coach Denny Alexander, 2016 xulaherald.com

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The Xavier Herald covers of 2016 presidential election.

Gold Rush basketball coach for 12 seasons (1978-90) 212 Wins 3-Time GCAC Coach of the year 3 GCAC Regular-Season Championships 2 NAIA District 30/GCAC Tournment Championships 2 NAIA National Tournment Appearances 5 20-Win Seasons

Fred Reed, 2016 A long-time employee of Xavier University, Library media specialist and web designer.

HBCUs in Washing, DC: U.S. President Donald Trump greets 90 leaders of historically black colleges and universities – included XU President Dr. Reynold Verret (third from left) – at the Oval Office Monday, February 27, 2017 before signing an executive order signaling his commitment to the nation’s HBCUs. They were there to advocate for and guide federal policy pertaining to their institutions. Photo by REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst.

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Duane Carkum, 2017 Xavier University Police Chief.

Farwell to Duane Carkum from your Xavier family.

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Spring 2017 in Havana Cuba

Xavier students, faculty & staff visited Havana Cuba for 7 days

XU student, Leland Johnson with Cayo Huseo performer.

Group photo at the University of Havana

Lunch at Las Terezzas ecological park.

A few students at the Havana landmark, The National Hotel.

XU faculty, Dr. Renee Akbar, associate professor & chair of Division of Education & Counseling with Cayo Huseo performers.

Vedado neighborhood in Havana

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Thank you

Arc de Xavier - A new royal gateway to the campus at Drexel and Pine.

Thanks to the University for your support Leland Johnson, cover and endsheet design Irving Johnson, III, photographer Yamlak Tsega, action photography cross country, tennis, basketball Richard Tucker, media relations Ed Cassiere, athletics Registrar's Office Technology Information Joey Fusullo & Candid Campus Photography-cap & gown portraits Friesens Press, printer Yearbook staff: 2016-17 Kennedi Crosby, senior, biochemistry major, managing editor, photography - organization section LaKeisha Gordon, sophomore, biology major, photo editor - cap & gown section Leland Johnson, junior, art major - layout editor - spring section Corlis Hopkins, senior, public health sciences major - work-study, spring 2017 Delaney Geroge, sophomore, mass communication-work-study, spring 2017 2016 Jaleah Johnson, photographer-spring-fall 2016 • Mahalia Dees, managing editor photographer-spring 2016 Quantaya McCloud, photographer-fall 2016 • Colbren Thomas, photographer-fall 2016 Veronica Farve, yearbook coordinator Melinda Shelton, publications director

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