The 老司机福利网 awarded a record 1,771 degrees during Spring 2017 Commencement ceremonies on Friday.
鈥淭his is a special class, an historic class, the largest in the nearly 120-year history of the University,鈥 said Dr. Joseph Savoie, UL 老司机福利网 president, during the General Assembly at the Cajundome.
Bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees were conferred at ceremonies that were held at three campus locations. Bachelor鈥檚 degrees were awarded to 1,519 graduates. Master鈥檚 degrees were awarded to 220 graduates. Twenty-seven graduates received doctoral degrees. Five graduates received graduate certificates.
鈥淓ach of you graduates moved through a gauntlet of challenges to get to this point. In spite of the occasional self-doubt, you stuck to your goals, and that determination has made you successful,鈥 Savoie said.
He encouraged graduates to thank those who have 鈥渕ade personal sacrifices so that you could be here today.鈥
鈥淢ost of you have received some type of support, from family or friends 鈥 maybe financial assistance, maybe encouragement to keep going on a day when giving up seemed like a good idea,鈥 he said.
Brooke A. Capritto was named UL 老司机福利网鈥檚 Outstanding Graduate. A dietetics major, she received a bachelor鈥檚 degree from the College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions. She is the daughter of Deana Theriot Capritto and James Capritto of St. Martinville, La.
Katie Leleaux was recognized with the Outstanding Master鈥檚 Graduate Award. She received a master鈥檚 degree in architecture from the School of Architecture and Design in the College of the Arts. She is the daughter of Roger and Darlene Leleaux of Duson, La.
Twenty-one students, another University record, were recognized as summa cum laude graduates for achieving perfect 4.0 GPAs. They are:
- Anna B. Akhmetova received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in political science. She is the daughter of Owen and Natalya Adams.
- Alyssa V. Bienvenu received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in chemistry. She is the daughter of Troy and Chrys Bienvenu.
- Christopher A. Boudreaux received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in computer science. He is the son of Rachel Boudreaux and the late Gerald Boudreaux.
- Danielle M. Castille received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in accounting. She is the daughter of Blane and Julie Castille.
- Michael Champagne received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in English. He is the son of Mickey and Elizabeth Champagne.
- Cassie M. Clark received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in biology. She is the daughter of Dr. Rod and Dr. Tina Clark.
- Eleanor A. Cook received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in biology. She is the daughter of David and Nanette Cook.
- Ethan J. Davidson received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in mechanical engineering. He is the son of Jamie and John Davidson.
- Patricia M. Frederick received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in moving image arts. She is the daughter of Mitchel and Patricia Frederick.
- Rachel M. Fulmer received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in biology. She is the daughter of Robert and Angela Fulmer.
- Elisabeth I. Kolb received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in hospitality management. She is the daughter of Peter and Karen Kolb.
- Blake Leblanc received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology. He is the son of Jeffrey and Melanie Leblanc.
- Jacob J. LeBlanc received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in industrial technology. He is the son of Chris and Vicki LeBlanc.
- Sarah C. Ledet received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in elementary education. She is the daughter of Tim and Christy Ledet.
- Demi J. Leleux received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology. She is the daughter of Michael and Cindy Leleux.
- Jade M. Olivier received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in management. She is the daughter of Kevin Olivier and Phyllis Latiolais.
- Kaitlyn M. Percle received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in secondary education and teaching. She is the daughter of Kip and Lynn Percle.
- Hayley J. Redrick received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in biology. She is the daughter of Scott Redrick and Angela Redrick.
- Elizabeth K. Scott received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in political science. She is the daughter of Rhett and Mary Anne Scott.
- Hayden M. Torres received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in biology. He is the son of Edwin and Charise Torres.
- Cammie-Jo E. Touchet received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology. She is the daughter of Anthony Touchet and Lisa Anderson.
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