On the right track . . . And on my way!
A Salute to the 2011 Graduates A special supplement to the Amite Tangi Digest, Kentwood News Ledger, and St. Helena Echo for May 25, 2011.
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2011 Graduate Salute
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Southeastern confers degrees on local residents
HAMMOND – At its spring commencement exercises Saturday, May 14, Southeastern Louisiana University conferred degrees on more than 1,200 graduates. Randy Moffett, president of the University of Louisiana System and former president of Southeastern, was the keynote speaker at the 10 a.m. ceremony in the University Center arena. The university awarded its highest academic honor, the President’s Medal for Academic Excellence, to 13 students with the highest cumulative grade point average in the university’s five colleges and Division of General Studies. Local medal recipients were: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences – organizational communication major Rachel L. Carazo of Ponchatoula, 4.0 gpa. College of Education and Human Development – elementary education major, grades 1-5, Amanda M. Sciortino of Hammond, 4.0 gpa. Division of General Studies – general studies major Angela M. Overmier of Loranger, 3.864 gpa. Local students receiving associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees were: Doctoral Degree Hammond -- Deborah G. Janssen, Educational Leadership Ed.D.; Kayla M. Lamonte, Educational Leadership Ed.D. Masters Degrees Amite -- Lance L. Harrell, Educational Leadership; Hope S. Jones, Counselor Education; Mark D. Vining, Educational Leadership. Hammond -- Marcia A. Arceneaux, Music; Kimberly Arriola, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Keisha L. Bell-Celestand, Counselor Education; Andrew M. Beyke, Health & Kinesiology; Troy M. Brettel, Educational Leadership; Zechariah J. Brewer Jr., English; Pamela K. Cambre, Nursing; Christopher B. Cook, English; Susan T. Courtney, Educational Leadership; Ashlie Danna, Business Administration; Rossi P. DiBenedetto, Music; David A. Dionne, Nursing; Ashley B. Dugas Notariano, Educational Leadership; Oliver Echeverry Drawert, Business Administration; Rosa M. Eleser, Educational Leadership; Laila M. Florane, English; Alyssa D. Hargett, Health & Kinesiology; Lisa J. Harper, Educational Leadership; Lemorris D. Hunt, Music; Allen J. Jeter, Health & Kinesiology; Hillary H. Kinchen, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Yihao Li, Integrated Science
& Technology; Colby H. McCurdy, Music; Lisa P. Milton, Educational Leadership; Charinee M. Mitchell, Health & Kinesiology; Shawana N. Mouton, Applied Sociology; Ashley W. Penton, Educational Leadership; Joanna S. Sampson, Educational Leadership; Lindsey A. Scherer, Business Administration; Alicia M. Schulz, Organizational Communications; Janae M. Sheldon, Health & Kinesiology; Tommie G. Sorrell, Applied Sociology; Blake J. Toups, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Bradley K. Waites, Educational Leadership; Rui Wang, Integrated Science & Technology; Natalie F. Watson, Educational Leadership; Xin Zhang, Music; Han Zhu, Integrated Science & Technology. Husser -- Sarah C. Joiner, Educational Leadership. Independence -- Kara W. Faller, Educational Leadership; Jalynn J. McDonald, Integrated Science & Technology; Edna H. Watts, Applied Sociology. Loranger -- Jamie D. Robertson, Executive MBA; Christina N. Verberne, Educational Technology Leadership. Ponchatoula -- Stacy Barrois-Hall, Educational Leadership; Marisha M. Carbo, Educational Leadership; Joshua D. Day, Educational Leadership; Katie E. Duhe, Biology (Non-Thesis); Nicolle E. Dunnaway, History; Brian J. Eiermann, History; Karen S. Gibbs, Counselor Education; Kaedy C. Gravely, Curriculum and Instruction; Michelle P. Hampton, Educational Leadership; LaRobyn R. Houston, Educational Leadership; Brielle E. Kluka, Health & Kinesiology; Melissa A. Lama, Nursing; Theodore J. Lavergne IV, Educational Leadership; Alicia M. Oalmann, Educational Leadership; Brandon A. Paille, Educational Leadership; Erin N. RodeFiorello, Counselor Education; Elizabeth M. Rollins, English; Courtney D. Tierney, Educational Technology Leadership; Danielle S. Vega, Educational Leadership. Tickfaw -- Holly A. Hinton, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Nicole L. Nichols, Counselor Education; Jason H. Oller, Educational Leadership. Bachelor’s Degrees Amite -- Garrett M. Clement, Chemistry; Cara L. Davis, Family & Consumer Sciences; Kelly M. Durbin, Communication; Taylor D. Finch, Business Administration; Charly L. Genco, Communication; Joseph R. Hutto, Industrial Technology; Brittany N. Loup, General Studies; Ebony S. Morris, Political Science; Katherine E. Quin, Social Work; Darrell Sanders, General
Studies; Kimberly Schwartz, Management; Keri A. Sibley, Business Administration; Krystina P. Stewart, English; Byron Whiddon, Accounting. Hammond -- Kendel L. Alford, Family & Consumer Sciences; Lauren M. Anthony, General Studies; Alex C. Aschenbrenner, Management; Rasmus N. Astrand, Finance; Jill E. Ballantyne, Art Education K-12; Kyle C. Banford, Marketing; Brittany L. Barbier, Special Education Mild/ Moderate Disabilities; Courtney R. Best, Marketing; Megan L. Beyl, Social Work; Brent J. Blazevich, Nursing; Janelle R. Bourgeois, Liberal Arts Studies; Parker C. Boyd, Psychology; Gregory J. Brauninger, Management; Jennifer M. Brignac, General Studies; Cody D. Britt, General Studies; Kristen Bruhl, Early/Childhood Education Grades PK-3; William M. Buras, Management; Bradley J. Bursavich, Biological Sciences; Allen F. Busby, Criminal Justice; Jerel B. Butler, Finance; James A. Calhoun, Industrial Technology; Andrew J. Callahan, Industrial Technology; Kathryn E. Carter, Psychology; Stephanie M. Cheramie, Psychology; Sonta Clouatre, Business Administration; Jordan M. Commander, Biological Sciences; Heather R. Cosentino, Management; Caitlin J. Costanza, Nursing; Joshua E. Cryer, Accounting; Katelyn M. Daigle, Psychology; Peter L. Dale Jr., Management; Nanuli Danelia, Communication. Also, Melissa A. Dawson, Nursing; Shalon L. Depriest, Liberal Arts Studies; Markeshia L. Désselles, Social Work; Gary Dixon, General Studies; Tyler A. Drude, Marketing; Sita V. Duncan, Art; Laken M. Ellis, Early/Childhood Education Grades PK-3; Paige O. Falgout, Nursing; Kevin M. Fitzpatrick, Business Administration; Matthew T. Fowler, General Studies; Krista J. Gibbs, Nursing; Kelly M. Gillan, General Studies; Heather N. Gonzalez, Communication; Rianna V. Grissom, Psychology; Shannon D. Grover, Management; Kimberly E. Guidroz, Liberal Arts Studies; Kellie R. Guiffreda, Art; Sidney L. Guttuso, Management; Mihaela Hagiu, Accounting; Brittany M. Hagmann, Management; Cass J. Hargis, General Studies; Chad A. Harvell, Accounting; Krystal C. Hawkins, Spanish; Meghan A. Hein, Criminal Justice; Shalanda V. Hill, Family & Consumer Sciences; Rex L. HoapiliLamm, Business Administration; Tracy M. Hobes-Williams, General Studies; Ashley Holetz, History. Also, Ida L. Holmes, Management; Ryan D. Holmes, Athletic Training; Ony-
inyechukwu A. Igbokwe, Biological Sciences; Andrew R. Ivanyisky, Management; Derxanle T. Jackson, Supply Chain Management; Christopher A. James, General Studies; Candace M. Johnson, Health and Physical Educ K-12; Hope D. Johnson, General Studies; Tiffany L. Johnson, Family & Consumer Sciences; Keiron A. Jones, General Studies; Dorcas J. Kapkiai, Accounting; Dilyana A. Kostova, Computer Science; Whitney M. Ladner, Supply Chain Management; Jarryd H. Landry, Management; Katelin V. Langley, Business Administration; Kaci L. Leonard, Family & Consumer Sciences; Chelsi L. Liner, Early/Childhood Education Grades PK-3; Lindsey M. Lizak, Biological Sciences; Brett M. Lott, Management; Carolyn F. Malbrough, General Studies; Kaitlynn M. Marquez, Music Education; Dana L. Martin, Elementary Education Grades 1-5; Roland B. McFarlane, Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment; Jody C. McMillan, Political Science; Katie L. Mezzic, Liberal Arts Studies; Jasmine V. Miller, Nursing. Also, Gina M. Mineo, Elementary Education Grades 1-5; Rachel E. Murray, Business Administration; Ross E. Murray, Computer Science; Grace Nabasabala, Health Education & Promotion; Lindsey D. Nyeki, Nursing; Shane D. O’Hara, English; Iana V. Obolenska, Music; Carmen M. Orellana Castillo, Management; Nicholas J. Owens, Athletic Training; Sujan Pant, Mathematics; Amber S. Parent, General Studies; Brittni S. Parker, General Studies; Beth M. Parrozzo, Sociology; Jordan S. Pedeaux, Mathematics; Stephen R. Pieczynski, General Studies; Jordan R. Powell, General Studies; Christopher P. Prosperie, Nursing; Natalie C. Rafiel, Criminal Justice; Trenton R. Rainey, Marketing; Jessica L. Ray, Management; Amy N. Redd, English; Natalie S. Rich, English; Ciji E. Rodrigue, Business Administration; Michael J. Rodriguez, Biological Sciences; Adam B. Roth, Communication; Lauren B. Rougeau, General Studies; Julie K. Roy, General Studies. Also, Brandon M. Saunders, Finance; Jordan G. Schillace, General Studies; Amanda M. Sciortino, Elementary Education Grades 1-5; Jason A. Sibley, Management; Edward B. Smith, Management; Dustin R. Stevens, Criminal Justice; Igor Stojanov, Computer Science; Sara Talamo, Nursing; Kristi L. Tallo, Nursing; Gregory S. Tate, Psychology; Alexandra E. Thomas, Art; Scott A. Thornhill, Communication. Continued next page...
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Southeastern grads continued...
Dustyn M. Truax, Industrial Technology; Jordan M. Tynes, Early/Childhood Education Grades PK-3; Katie E. Verdin, Athletic Training; Emily E. Villemarette, Marketing; Michael A. Wahl Jr., Finance; Kristofer Warr, Industrial Technology; Brittany E. Webb, General Studies; Clara M. Wells, Communication; Whitney A. Wells, Early/Childhood Education Grades PK-3; Rachel R. Williams, Science Education Biology; Erica N. Willie, Biological Sciences; Michael E. Wilson Jr., General Studies; Heidi L. Wilson, English; Samantha Zambo, Computer Science; Nadia Ziadeh, Biological Sciences; Bailey D. Zievert, General Studies; Nicollette R. Zumo, Accounting. Independence -- Taylor O. Boudreaux, Art; Anna C. Edwards, Nursing; Chad M. Foret, English; Chasity S. Hammett, Family & Consumer Sciences; Nykeceia N. Jones, Accounting; Wade A. Parsons, General Studies; Terri L. Taylor, Communication; Christopher C. Thomas, Biological Sciences; Kayla J. Vilardo, Management. Kentwood -- Brad M. Bourgoyne, Business Administration; Megan M. Harvin,
2011 Graduate Salute Biological Sciences; Samantha B. Miller, Communication Sciences & Disorders. Loranger -- Brittanie T. Alston, Art; Heath J. Bailey, Health Studies; Bobby L. Brister, General Studies; Molly M. Chester, Biological Sciences; Ryan A. Frught, Biological Sciences; Whitney E. Lewis, General Studies; Angela M. Overmier, General Studies. Natalbany -- Alexis M. Accardo, Special Education Mild/Moderate Disabilities. Ponchatoula -- Sarah E. Allen, Nursing; Brandon P. Anderson, Management; Lindon F. Bennett, History; Cheryl A. Bolotte, Nursing; Ryan S. Bonnecaze, Industrial Technology; Wesley M. Borne, Management; Candace G. Bourn, Elementary Education Grades 1-5; Claytonia H. Burns, General Studies; Paula J. Byrd, General Studies; Sebastian H. Candies, Biological Sciences; Ashley M. Canzoneri, Nursing; Rachel L. Carazo, English; Ryan A. Church, Communication; Donna O. Davis, General Studies; Robbyn M. Davis, Early/Childhood Education Grades PK-3; Emily A. Domiano, Music Education; Christine A. Dominguez, Nursing; Christopher M. Hall, General Studies; Allyss M. Johnson, Finance; Matthew
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J. Kozel, General Studies; Carolina P. Larmeu, Biological Sciences; Ashley E. Lewis, Management; James M. Lieser, Computer Science; Brandon A. Luteman, Industrial Technology; Megan M. Malone, Business Administration; Leanna N. Mccrea, Family & Consumer Sciences; Ryan P. O’Gwynn, Industrial Technology; Sloane G. Ory, Health Studies. Also, Stacey A. Parden, English; Rachael M. Payne, Spanish; Christina R. Pea, General Studies; Maria F. Pellittieri, Management; Kachia A. Penn, Elementary Education Grades 1-5; Roger Phung, Management; Joshua A. Pitre, Business Administration; Allison K. Rhody, General Studies; Alexandra L. Ruibal, Physics; Ashley N. Schexneider, Psychology; Jessica D. Settoon, Psychology; Amber A. Silvers, General Studies; April R. Smith, Business Administration; Jerame G. Solito, Management; Kory M. Trosclair Jr., Social Studies Education; Tarah J. Tulion, Art; Joseph M. Valenti II, General Studies; Corey A. Vining, Accounting; Jenee’ M. Waller, Art; Shannon K. Wegener, Middle School Education Grades 4-8; Kalli R. Wilde, Accounting; David E. Williams, Psychology; Alan J. Wozniak Jr., Indus-
trial Technology. Robert -- Staci C. Henderson, Accounting. Tickfaw -- Brittney P. Bender, Family & Consumer Sciences; Darren J. Carpenter Jr., Social Studies Education; Tameka R. Cobb, General Studies; Keith M. Hogan, Art; Christopher M. Smith, Biological Sciences; Amanda F. Wilcox, General Studies; Rebecca L. Wilcox, General Studies; Jason D. Wilson, General Studies. Associate Degrees Amite -- Jodie C. Forbes, General Studies. Hammond -- Alkena R. Alford, Criminal Justice; Anthony Stabile III, General Studies; Ryan E. Townsend, General Studies; Coty A. Wilson, Criminal Justice. Loranger -- Christina M. Pitre, Criminal Justice. Natalbany -- Courtney N. Ernst, General Studies. Ponchatoula -- Elizabeth L. Blackburn, General Studies; Cassandra A. Cotton, General Studies. Tickfaw -- Michael J. Accardo, Industrial Technology; Toccara L. Ndoumba, General Studies.
CONGRATULATIONS . . . . . . TO ALL THE GRADUATES!
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Independence High School Top Ten
Salutatorian
Heather Deanne Anderson
Hue Hillary Thu Nguyen
Valedictorian
Ryan Paul Anthony
April Antoinette Arceneaux
Vanessa Marie Baiamonte
Matthew Christopher Crayton
Dylan Jacobi Fleming
James Christopher Holden
Lakesha Shawandra Johnson
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Independence High School 2011 Graduates Lloyd Joseph Alexander Heather Deanne Anderson Brandon Edward Anthony Ryan Paul Anthony April Antoinette Arceneaux Robert Joseph Arnone, Jr. Darlencia Lynita Avant Vanessa Marie Baiamonte Dustin Blake Baize Carl Clive Barnes, Jr. Chelsa Marie Barrio Sarah Ruth Becker Marshall Devante Bellazen Shaquille Jerrell Besst Jamie Vincent Bonstaff Cassandra Lee Booker Megan Collette Gabrielle Briggs Lyndashia Michelle Brown Jamie Lynn Buchart Deondra Marie Cambre Jamila Lajoy Carnell Tyler Ray Carter James Edward Cervantes Tyler Everett Chenault Chauncy Lenae Climmons Andrew Blake Coslan Matthew Christopher Crayton Terry Jacob Dore Dominick Vernon Dorsa Treniece Shante Dorsey Alton Eugene Drake
Christopher Reshawn Drake Hailey Marie Dufrene Joseph Vince Failla, Jr. Dylan Jacobi Fleming Jordi Ronik Ford Hillary Belinda Fox Whitney Rena Fultz Morgan Dinzimore Gatlin Whitney Alexandria Golman Yamili Edith Gonzalez Daijah Sharmila Gray Thomas Sandro Gros Michael Jason Guidry James Lovell Gulotta Ziporiah Shekore Hall Breonne Shanquell Haynes Mykia Shavon Hemphill Britney Nicole Herring James Edward Heyer James Christopher Holden, Jr. Courtney Dashun Hookfin Desmond Montrey Hunter Johnesha Chemetha Hurst Keundria Lepleshaundri Jackson Kavondre Laquintis James Tarcelyn A-Dre James Zytario Leshun James Coral Estefany Jasso Brandon Terrell Jenkins, Jr. Kimberly Michelle Johnson Lakesha Shawandra Johnson
Shyretha Karonda Johnson Joey Amad Jones Nydoria Tiombe Jones Cloey Michelle Liuzza Tori Shanna Mamolo Jordan Thomas Mancil Roshni Sonali Manda Tara Shayna Martin Sandi Renee McCulloch Colby Ryan McDonald Ashley Nicole Miller Conner Morgan Miller Sedrick Terrell Milton, Jr. Stefani Topaz Mitchell Jamayla Monet Moore Courtney Lynn Motichek Duncan Alexander Musacchia Hue Hillary Thu Nguyen Maranda Nicole Nichols DeQuantus Javante Nimox Leslie Jeannette Nunnery Stephana Alexis Ogmibene Lillie Ann Mae Oliver Cedric Deon Pines Hakeem Fitzgerald Pines Jessica Mae Powell Monique Rene Pravata Kayla Renah Prevost Misti Dawn Rainey Charles Anthony Rhea Jordan Glen Richardson
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Kentwood High School Top Ten
Salutatorian
Ariel Lynn Ard
La’Koshia Ke’Hara Brumfield
Valedictorian
Darilyn Darlean Martin
Markeith Dijon Bailey
Dezyera Charmel Banks
Alycia Michelle Berry
La’Tisha Tierra Bickham
Shaniqie Sade Butler
Desmonique Lekarion Robertson
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Kentwood High School 2011 Graduates Ariel Lynn Ard Damarious Daion Travonte Ard Markeith Dijon Bailey Dezyera Charmel Banks Alycia Michelle Berry La’ Tisha Tierra Bickham Marqueal Deshawn Brown La’ Koshia Ke’ Hara Brumfield
Eugene Devante’ Buckner Akela Breyuana Burton Chelsea Vantrice Burton Shaniqie Sade Butler Lakesa Henrietta Cohn Jasmine Renecia Chapree Coleman Desmond Rashad Courtney Roy Edward Cryer
Capreyonda Cynae Diamond Lawrence Antonio Elzie Shayla Chantel Ford D’ Vonte Tyneal Gordon Daniel Holmes Samuel Tychen Hopkins Kenlondra Raneka Love Darilyn Darlean Martin
Mikaela Marie Moran Desmonique Lekarion Robertson Karum Eugene Smith Bernard Juvan Temple Anthony Devonte Weeden Tadiane Sacondra Wilson
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Loranger High School Top Ten
Valedictorian
Valedictorian
Valedictorian
Valedictorian Cory Prevost
Jessica Casanova
Salutatorian
Salutatorian
Trevor Gaubert
Bryanne Millet
Collin Wright
Kylie Averett
Synetra Brown
Melanie Del Mar
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Salutatorian
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Loranger High School 2011 Graduates
Taylor Charles Abrams Lacy Marie Adams Kevin Anthony Alcorn, Jr. Lance Colby Alford Summer Renae Allen Brock Edward Anderson Hunter Aaron Anthony Blaine Ard Kylie Ann Averett Erion Obryan Bailey JoAnna Mariah Bankston Jessica Lynn Bauer Christina Marie Bernard Marvasha Wanesha Blackwell Brooke Lynn Blank Gilbert Paul Boudreaux III Alexandria Marie Boyle Preston Garrett Braddy Seth Brady Krystal Ashton Breaux Synetra Raeshun Brown Erica Shanice Brumfield Anthony Joseph Burkett Annette Marie Caire Joseph Marcus Calmes Brooklyn Taylor Cancienne Robin Samantha Caronna Denzel Shaquille Carr Jessica Lynn Casanova Taylor Lynn Chapman Victoria Anne Cheramie Charles Bradley Childress
Kaitlyn Ann Childress Keith Michael Constantine Stephanie Brianna Corkern Shane Michael Cotham Justin Lee Creekmore Kimberly Lynn Culbreath Amber Lynn Currier Woodrow Joseph Cutrer Laura Kristen Davis Deidree Elaine Dees Melanie Rose Del Mar Hannah Marie Depew Vicente E. Diaz Lisa Marie Dugas Courtney Rae Easley Colby Anthony Garner Trevor Donovan Gaubert Brittni Anne Giessler Christopher Michael Goetz Amanda Michelle Graf Samantha Ashley Hall Provence Reashelle Hatfield Jonathan Eric Hill Emily Grace Hood Matthew Lynn Husser Skylar Noel Ingraffia Joseph Lee Joiner Olivia Michele Jones Robert Christian Jones Elizabeth Marie Kamm Joshua Aaron Kellum Kyle Patrick Klein
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Jonathon George Kohles Marcus Wayne Lamb Hannah Camille Lanier Leanne Nicole Leon Courtney Lucius Magee Shelby Jo Magee Jacob Ryan Magliolo Aaren Joseph Manzella Samantha Denise Martin John Lucas Massey Amber Capri McAskill Peyton McDonald Charles Donald McLeod II Kenneth Ray McMichael Jr. Tiffany Leann Meek Cheyenne Elizabeth Miller Bryanne Michelle Miller Lyman Allan Mizell Christopher D. Mohrmann Jacob Oliver Moore Hunter Wade Morgan Rachel Kathryn Morris Chelsea Daynell Murray Christina Maria Palomino Anthony Joseph Perret Bethany Lynn Plaisance Patrick Plummer Kyler Michael Porche Cory Allen Prevost Destony Colleen Prevost Rebekkah Alexis Puffpaff Morgan Paige Quave
Kary Marie Elizabeth Rancatore Brach Daniel Reichard Brexton Michael Reichard Taylor Riley Seth Paul Robicheaux Nathan Matthew Robinson Vantasia Elizabeth Ann Robinson Blake Edward Sanders Chelsea Marie Scarengos Matthew Thomas Schellhaas Haley ReneĂŠ Schroeder Samantha Lynn Simmons Tyrone Dwayne Sims Stephani Marie Sparacello Kyle Landon Spiess Ellen Nicole Stanley Erica Nicole Straughan Karley Lynn Summers Kevin Ray Thomas Kristina Noel Thomas Kathy Lee Thompson Alyson Larine Turk Shayna Revea Tycer Caitlin Rebecca Varisco Dakota Daniel Verberne Logan James Whiting Dylan Andrew Wilkinson Katie Williamson Brittany Nicole Woods Collin Christian Wright Mark Christopher Wright, II
. . . s n o i t a l u t a r g n o C Kyle Patrick Klein
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...you did it! We are so proud of you! May all your dreams come true!
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St. Helena Central High School Top Graduates Keruntae Leon Brown Trinyka Shaneigh Dehon
Class Flower: Magnolia Class Song: “The World’s Greatest” by R. Kelly Colors: Midnight Black & Gold
Chiqueena Narcissee Gordon Irvin Jackson Renekia Lasha Melton Freonna Michell Muse Erica Michelle Parker Jasmine Danielle Spain Maci Martinique Washington
Valedictorian
Keaira Shante Woodard
Salutatorian
Clarence Williams
Ikea Ja’Sha Kaufman
St. Helena Central High School 2011 Graduates Jason Lydell Ard, Jr. Jasma Jandell Barze Keruntae Leon Brown Octavia Monique Brown Starlisha Trichelle Brumfield Ryan O’neal Byrd Damien Jerard Carriere Robert Roosevelt Carson, Jr. Dinisha Trishell Carter Nekia Traneice Coleman Lajasper Sheree Cyprian Trinyka Shaneigh Dehon Josua Porter Dillon Trevis Devonta Dorsey Joshua Asberry Doyle Ryan Darnell Dunn Devin Seandell Foxworth Marrell Jones Franklin Darius Lane Frazier
Amber Mona Gilmore Chiqueena Narcissee Gordon Shetye Jerome Zyecheer Green Jahyrace Vasquez Gurley Jabriea Allonta Hamler Lillian Schnell Hogan Verlisha Jolonda Hookfin Kamellya Lynette Hurst Troyneesha Shantay Hurst Adrian Ortega Jackson Irvin Jackson III Marlon Keith Jackson Tanisha Lynell Jackson Chassidy James Christopher E Johnson Kandrea Lanette Johnson San’caldra An’tanise Johnson Watresha Monsha Johnson Christine Lorraine Joseph
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Naustacia Daneille Ramsey Billy Ben Richardson Corey Deundre Richardson Joshua James Ross Alton Randolph Scott, Jr. Jerrica Nesha Sopsher Jasmine Danielle Spain Nicolas Andre Spain Tai’yon Ikell Spears Ronald Edward Thomas, Jr. Terrinisha Renee Travis Jerry Wayne Turner, Jr. Velisha Vernon Maci Martinique Washington Brittney Whitley Whitney Wilisha Whitley Clarence Williams, Jr.
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Northshore Technical College - Florida Parishes Campus Practical Nursing Spring 2011 Graduates
Brandon John Allen Chaka Brewer Racheal Brooke Eric Jerrell Brown Tara L. Collier Katrina Kaye Currier Altheda Curry
Dominique Y. Dillon Crystal Nicole Engram Monica Gallagher Reneé L. Harrell Shannon L. Henderson Andre Gabrielle Jacobsen Jennifer Nicole Jenkins
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Oak Forest Academy Top Graduates
Valedictorian
Jessica McClendon
Valedictorian
Salutatorian
Hannah Anzalone
Andie Bush
Jay Robertson
Lauren Billiot
Jacob Campo
Drew Misita
Daniel Simmons
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Headmaster: Jason Brabham Class Song: “Chances” by Five for Fighting Class Motto: “Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. The tears dry and the smiles fade, but the memories last forever.” -unknown Class Colors: purple, black & silver Class Flower: Hello Rose President: Andie Bush Vice President: Keaton Carter Secretary: Shannon Thompson Treasurer: Brooklee Hurst Reporter: Ashlyn Neal Student Council: Hannah Anzalone & Blake Carter 2011 State Champions: Basketball & Baseball
Oak Forest Academy 2011 Graduates
Hannah Anzalone Button Barnum John Caleb Bel Alec Bennett Collin Beyer Lauren Billiot Cody Binder Ashlin Brabham Emma Brabham
Andie Bush Jacob Campo Nick Carruth Blake Carter Keaton Carter Konnor Carter Geno Cerise Lauren Cox Brent Davis
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You’re a graduate now, and your future is in your own hands. Whether you’re setting out to pursue a college education or embark on a new career, we wish you much luck in all of your future endeavors.
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Sumner High School Top Ten Graduates
Salutatorian
Gerard Babin
Matthew Bridges
Emily Daniels
Emily Lauren Dykes
Valedictorian
Bevin Kassidy Redmond
Lily Edwards
James Lewis
Matthew Rush
Alisha Sandifer
Chance Travis
Class Motto - “The Three R’s; No Reserves, No Retreat, No Regrets.”
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Sumner High School 2011 Graduates
Anthony Samuel Agnello Joshua Edmund Alexander Elizabeth Onnette Allen Lance Sidney Anderson Gerard James Babin III Coleton Kirby-Allen Bennett Kirby Virginia Bennett Jonathon O’Neall Blackburn Rachael Lynn Booty Anna Renee’ Bordelon Moises Botello (Skills Certificate) Christopher Lloyd Bowman Matthew Blake Easley Bridges Wade Garet Bridges Christopher Stephen Briggs Carlton Devonta Brumfield Chester Tievonte’ Butler, Jr Dara Emily Butler Ke’Osha Jaminique Butler Brittany Nichole Calderone Jacob Allen Chaisson Danielle Lynn Clark
Emily Ursula Coker Jemiracle Jena’ Coleman Phyllis Ciera Cunningham Justin Ray Cutrer Emily Erin Daniels Carey Ray Darcey Christina Nicole DeLoach Shatavia Leron Quinta Dickerson Randy Jason Douzart Emily Lauren Dykes Brianna Maria Dyson Sable Jo’sae Dyson Joshua Tyler Easley Lalia Estelle Edwards Lily Beatrice Edwards Brandon Maurice Elzie (Skills Certificate) Ladarius Cortel Gardner Jesse Dewayne Graham Kelsie Danielle Hayden Kelsey Denise Hilbun Jonathan Harrell Hoffstadt Ashton Shay Hughes
Donavon Jerome James Vantasia Divine Johnson Victoria Lauren Kent Dayton Kyle Lewis James Wilkes Ayers Lewis Kaci Deann Marler Radiance Unique Shevance Martin David Maston Britny Nicole McAdams Orlandon Keith McCallister Jesse Aaron McDaniel Aaron Ray McMichael Milton Clayburn McNeese Cindy Marie Muniz Morales Julie Raye Morel Tiffany Meagan Morgan Dakota Michael Naquin Myriah Lillian Neil Holden Sash Newman Willie Joseph Newsom Jr. Myra Shatell Parker Jenny Marie Pelous
Hunter Alexander Pena Amber Renee Powers Bevin Kassidy Redmond Drew Perry Roberts Shaunghnessy Shantel Robertson Matthew James Rush Aleshia Deunjuna’ Sandifer Dakota Scott Shaffett Amber Elizabeth Singleton Shelby Ray Snow Brittney Paige Spears Jazmine Roennia Aliceton Racheal Spears Donavan Pershell Taylor Darian Joseph Thomas Chance Reed Travis Alexi Marie Trouillet Hannah Kay Van Calsem Dar’rell Kalani Walker Justin Wayne Wallace Ashley Crystal Wicker Delane Sue Wilson
Class Colors: Red, White and Blue • Class Song: Don’t Stop Believing
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Amite High School Top Ten
Valedictorian
Brennen Edwards
Salutatorian
Le’Michael Brooks
Dakota Michael Distefano
Christie Ann Patrick
Keyaisha Nicole Thomas Not pictured: Lanie Michelle Champlin Cally Elizabeth Edwards
Tiffany Ann Slaven
Gabrielle Kristine Vining
Whitney Andrea Walker
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Amite High School 2011 Graduates Devonte Deshawn Anderson Damien Bazley Chondrea Anjelic Bell Harrington Bell Ariel Natrice Bennett Kyle Augustus Bracey Akira Katai Brewer Letitia De’Juanita Brister Le’Michael Brooks Jalexia Mianate’ Detoria Brown Eric Dewayne Brumfield Lamarcis D. Brumfield Justin Bryant Sherrell Burton Venisha Burton James Lynn Carmack Da’Vius Deshon Carr Lanie Michelle Champlin Melody Alexandria Chandler Debra La’Quan Chrystal Porsha Lynn Cole Adran Cyprian Brit’tinae Monek Cyprian Terence Marcellus Daniels, Jr. Danielle Brooke Davis Kiara Jessel Dennis Dakota Michael Distefano
De’Vante’ L. Doughty Brittany Deshay Dunomes Jacoby Dyson Brennen Edwards Cally Elizabeth Edwards Cody Michael Edwards Laterica Diane Foster David Deon’Tre Galmon De’Aundra Renee Gayten Bobby Joe Ginn, Jr. Angellia De’Jauna Gordon Brandy Elizabeth Gordon Darazmon Donneal Harold Marcus La Keeve Harrison Alyce Harry Jordana Hogan Creyuanna Brinye’ Johnson Tekayla Johnson Brittany Balisha Kemp Joera N. Lane Kyle Estell Littlejohn Nicholas Jorge Logan Brian A. Love, Jr. Stephanie Martin Trenise M. Martin Donald Mason Alexander Oneal McCoy
Class Motto - Strive for unity, offer services, and accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves, from our community and for our future. Senior Class Officers: Lacey Robbins, President Joera Lane - Vice President Bobby Joe Ginn, Jr. - Treasurer Mark McGee - Secretary Laterence Perkins - Parliamentarian
Class Colors - Red & Yellow Class Flower - Iris Class Song - We are the World
La’Sindra Marena McCoy Jerica Eugenea’ Esawer McGee Kendra Sandral Buchanant McGee Mark Lament McGee Melanie Lashawn McGee Anita Chevelle McKnight Jordin Adara Mills Ariel Akimmie Montgomery Brittney Anquanette Moore Devin William Moran Dominique Andrea Muse Mark Muse Christie Ann Patrick Jade Bronte’ Patton Jasmen Lashawn Pea Donald Ray Pennington, Jr. Christopher Lea Perkins Danielle A. Perkins Laterence Perkins Sherrice Re’nae Randolph Amanda Michelle Reisner David Anthony Ricard Victoria Demetra Richardson Lacey Simone Robbins Shamekia Rena Roberts Gary Stephen Rogers Antonio Antoine Roper
Alex Rubalcaba, Jr. Samantha Dianne Rushing Tyraneika Iyanna Saulsberry Konterria Sibley Tiffany Ann Slaven Anthony Smith Brandi Tonyal Smith Latisha Faye Solomon Matilda Ann Solomon Shakiya Sopsher Jalena Michelle Sutton Briana Glenea’ Tate Lawrence Robert Taylor, III Keyaisha Nicole Thomas Valen Tracie Lafete Tucker, Jr. Gregory Vaughn, Jr. Gabrielle Kristine Vining Whitney Andrea Walker Quincy R. Walls Amanda Leigh Walsh Ronnie J. Wheat Symone Williams Whitney Rashunata Williams Jamison Latwaun Winston Kelan Cantrell Woods Michael Daniel Zanders, Jr.
Congratulations!
Taylor Barr T l B
Cody Edwards C d Ed d
Class of 2011 Keep up the good work! We are very proud of the two of you! All successful people men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose. So enjoy life wisely, be safe and blessed in everything you do!
We love you! Chad, Melissa, Kyle, Courtney & Jaelyn