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Fall 2021CommencementCeremony
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We are a diverse and accessible globaluniversity for life-long learners witha passion for broad-based communityengagement. As a vital contributor to thesocioeconomic wellbeing and resilienceof the Gulf Coast region, our expertise isrecognized both locally and beyond.This program is not an official graduation list. This printed program lists students who are eligible to graduatepending the outcome of final examinations and final grades. Therefore, it should not be used to determinea student’s academic or degree status. The student’s permanent academic record is kept by the RecordsDepartment, P.O. Box 10010, Beaumont, Texas 77710. Students, faculty and staff members are selectedwithout regard to their race, color, creed, sex, age, disability or national origin, consistent with the Assuranceof Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Executive Order 11246 as issued and amended;Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.2LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2021
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM LAMAR UNIVERSITYBoard of RegentsEarl C. “Duke” Austin, Chairman Garry D. Crain, First Vice Chairman Alan L. Tinsley, Second Vice Chairman Charlie Amato Sheila Faske Dionicio “Don” Flores Nicki Harle Stephen Lee William F. Scott Camile Settegast, Student Regent Brian McCall, Ph.D., ChancellorHoustonThe HillsMadisonvilleSan AntonioRose CityEl PasoBairdBeaumontNederlandHorseshoe BayUniversity AdministrationJaime R. Taylor, Ph.D. PresidentBrenda Nichols, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsJeremy C. Alltop, M.S.A, F.H.F.M.A. Vice President for Finance and OperationsArne Almquist, Ph.D. Vice President for Information Management and Decision SupportJohn Bello-Ogunu, Sr., Ph.D. Vice President for Global Diversity, Inclusion, andIntercultural AffairsVicki McNeil, Ed.D. Vice President for Student EngagementJuan Zabala, M.B.A., C.F.R.E. Vice President for University AdvancementDaniel Brown, Ph.D. Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty AffairsPoonam Kumar, Ed.DAssociate Provost for Academic Affairs and Digital LearningJerry Lin, Ph.D. Associate Provost for Researchand Sponsored ProgramsKatrina Brent, Ed.D. Assistant Provost for Enrollment ManagementMarco Born, M.S. Athletics DirectorTiffany Tran Student Government Association PresidentAcademic DeansArne Almquist, Ph.D. Brian Craig, Ph.D. Dan W. French, Ph.D. Derina Holtzhausen, Ph.D. Jerry Lin, Ph.D. Lynn Maurer, Ph.D. Robert J. Spina, Ph.D., FACSM Tilisa Thibodeaux, Ed.D. LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT Dean of the Mary and John Gray LibraryDean of EngineeringDean of BusinessDean of Fine Arts and CommunicationDean of Graduate StudiesDean of Arts and SciencesDean of Education and Human DevelopmentDean of Reaud Honors CollegeFALL 20213
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM LAMAR UNIVERSITY4FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 2:00 P.M.MUSICAL PRELUDECommencement Readers:Dr. Troy PalmerNursing Instructor, College of Arts and SciencesDr. Tilisa ThibodeauxDean, Reaud Honors College and Texas Academic ofLeadership in the HumanitiesTHE NATIONAL ANTHEM*College of Arts and SciencesSATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021 10:00 A.M.College of BusinessCollege of EngineeringCollege of Fine Arts and CommunicationCollege of Education and HumanDevelopment - Undergraduate GraduatesCommencement Readers:Dr. Toni MulvaneyAssociate Dean/Professor, College of BusinessDr. Orrin SwiftAssistant Professor, College of BusinessDr. Tilisa ThibodeauxDean, Reaud Honors College and Texas Academic ofLeadership in the HumanitiesSATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021 2:00 P.M.College of Education and HumanDevelopment - Master Graduates and DoctoralCandidatesCommencement Readers:Dr. Tilisa ThibodeauxDr. Lisa Wines, Associate Professor, College of Educationand Human DevelopmentDean, Reaud Honors College and Texas Academic ofLeadership in the HumanitiesLamar University Brass EnsembleAndrew McMahan, D.M.A.Director of BandsThe Star-Spangled Banner (Francis Scott Key)Faith SinghThe Voice of Lamar Scholarship RecipientPRESIDING/INTRODUCTIONS ANDREMARKSJaime R. Taylor, Ph.D.PresidentBrenda Nichols, Ph.D.Provost & VP for Academic AffairsVicki McNeil, Ed.D.Vice President for Student EngagementCOMMENCEMENT ADDRESSJaime R. Taylor, Ph.D.PresidentCERTIFICATION OF GRADUATESBrenda Nichols, Ph.D.Provost & VP for Academic AffairsCONFERRING OF DEGREESJaime R. Taylor, Ph.D.PresidentALMA MATER* (G. Rhodes Smartt)Faith SinghThe Voice of Lamar Scholarship Recipient*Audience please stand.LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2021
UNIVERSITY MACEThe mace has gradually assumed a purely ceremonial character symbolizing theauthority of the Board of Regents, The Texas State University System and the Office ofthe President of Lamar University.The Lamar University mace is traditional in design. The walnut shaft is crowned by awooden cube. Each side features a representation of Lamar University’s seal, against abackground of red velvet.The president of the Faculty Senate, who leads the academic processional, carries themace in today’s ceremony.ACADEMIC GONFALONSGonfalons, banners that are designed to hang from a crossbar,have historical roots dating back to the 12th century when theyserved as the official emblems to represent the various districts ofFlorence, Italy. In more recent times, gonfalons have been adoptedby academia to serve as symbols to represent each college withina university. Each college has their own representative banner withthe dean from the respective college or an appointed designeecarrying the gonfalon in the academic processional.GUIDELINES FOR GUESTSCommencement is a significant and solemn event, the recognition of years of study. To maintain the dignity of theceremony, guests and participants are requested to refrain from unnecessary noises (air horns, etc.) and movement duringthe ceremony. Only the official photographer is allowed on the arena floor.VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERSLamar University is proud to recognize graduating veterans with a red, white and blue triple cord. On behalf of the entireLamar University community, President Jaime R. Taylor and the LU administrative officers, we extend our deepest gratitudeand congratulations to these distinguished graduates.LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 20215
MESSAGE FROM THEPRESIDENTToday is one of several importantdays in your life that I am honored toshare with each of you. I say “several”because anytime we welcome anew class of Cardinals to LamarUniversity, we celebrate. And anytimewe congratulate our newest graduatesat a Commencement ceremony, wecelebrate. In other words, whether youare coming or going, we cheer you onbecause you make us better. Each newstudent brings unique experiences andtalents to Cardinal Nation. And each newgraduate carries on the wing a story ofsuccess and impact far beyond the wallsof Lamar University. When you walkacross the stage today to receive your diploma, I hope you will recall the momentyou first arrived and remember that Lamar University is a special place preciselybecause it is an ever-evolving reflection of our students. You shape our university’sreputation, and our university’s reputation will follow you and lift you up long afteryou graduate.I hope you will come home often and tell us about your life, your family, your career.You will have lots of opportunities to attend games and alumni events, or evenvolunteer on campus. Don’t forget, you will always be a Cardinal. The lifetimefriendships and memories you have made at Lamar University will stay with you forthe rest of your life.Congratulations!Sincerely,Jaime Taylor, Ph.D.President6LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2021
UNIVERSITY ALMA MATERLamar to thee we’re singingVoices raised on high.We will forever love theeLaud thee to the sky.We will ever need theeAs our guiding star.To us you’ll always beOur glorious Lamar.LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 20217
COMMENCEMENTCOMMITTEEDavid Short, RegistrarSummer Rather, Assistant Registrar, CommencementJessica White, Supervisor of Graduation and TranscriptsShaqueta Lewis, Graduation CoordinatorCOMMENCEMENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEKatrina Brent, Assistant Provost for Enrollment ManagementDann Brown, Associate Provost for Academic AffairsJohn Genuardi, Director of Media and Event Technology ServicesDavid Martin, Associate VP for Facilities ManagementAndrew McMahn, Director of BandsDaniel McLemore, Associate Director, Marketing CommunicationsGrayson Meek, Director, Office of Event ManagementMonica Ryan, Interim Chief of PoliceDavid Short, RegistrarPatrick Stewart, Executive Director, IT OperationsJarrod Talbot, Montagne Center Venue CoordinatorCOMMENCEMENTMARSHALSDr. Shelly AllenDr. Katrina BrentDr. Nick CiociDr. Phil ColeDr. Hector FloresDr. Jeanette FresneDr. Glen HarrisionDr. Freddie TitusDr. Bert WagnerDr. Brett WelchDr. Golden WrightCOMMENCEMENTVOLUNTEERSCOMMENCEMENT TEAM(Office of Records and Registration)Nick CiociTom ConleyDarla JonesCheri LewisDebbie LuquetteJesus MendozaSeth MooreStacy PicouDana Prejean-HaynesBarbie PriceTammy SalengaBeth SlaydonFrances SigmanAngie ThomasCeline DoMary Alice HaasNoemi HinojosaWilma JacksonJennifer RobinsonKristin RomeroTodd ShaverTyler SladonJessie WhiteWanda WhiteLauren Wilson8LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2021
COLLEGE DEANSLAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 20219
COLLEGE OFGRADUATE STUDIES10DR. C. JERRY LIN, DEANTo the Class of Fall 2021: Congratulations on earningyour graduate degree. You have joined the elite groupof our society. Only a select few have accomplishedwhat you just have. We are proud of you!Graduation is a starting point, one that marks yourprofessional contribution to the greater good ofan interconnected global community. With theknowledge and skills you have acquired through yourgraduate studies, you are well positioned to make animpact – be it advancing technologies, developingsolutions, pursuing entrepreneurship, educating thenext generation, exploring the unknown or creatingperformance art. Choose the specialty you do bestand make a positive difference – wherever you are inthe world. Keep in mind that there will be challenges ahead as you continue to build yourcareer. It is part of the process to prevail and excel in any profession. Take on difficulttasks. Stay curious and creative. Engage in lifelong learning. Your dedication will rewardyou the prosperity and satisfaction of a lifetime.Most importantly, have FUN in this process.Thank you for being part of the Lamar University community during an unprecedentedpandemic. We applaud the perseverance and resilience you have demonstrated, celebrateyour achievements today, and look forward to learning about your successful stories inthe years to come.Dr. C. Jerry LinDeanLAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2021
COLLEGE OFARTS & SCIENCESDR. LYNN M. MAURER, DEANWe are pleased to celebrate your graduation fromthe College of Arts and Sciences at Lamar University.As a student, you have enriched the intellectualand cultural ambience of LU and we are gratefulfor your participation in the Cardinal community. Inreturn of your hard work and dedication, you havenow earned your degree, which is yours for life.You have gained the prestige and pride of being aLamar University graduate.The College of Arts and Sciences proudlyencompasses a wide range of interconnecteddisciplines from the natural sciences, behavioralsciences, and humanities to the professional degrees such as nursing. You graduatetoday knowledgeable in your major area and prepared to live in an interconnectedworld, understanding the context in which you live, work and contribute as a globalcitizen.Although your final semesters at Lamar University have been trying, I commendyou for pushing through and finishing strong amid a global pandemic. Yourperseverance is truly an inspiration to all and we appreciate your flexibility whilemoving to an online format.We wish you a lifetime of happiness, a successful and rewarding career, and thesupport of friends, family, and colleagues.We hope that your time at Lamar has been transformative, especially in light ofrecent events, and that you will always think of Lamar University as your home.Congratulations!Dr. Lynn MaurerDeanLAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 202111
COLLEGE OFBUSINESSDR. DAN W. FRENCH, DEANIt is a special honor for me to celebrate yourgraduation from Lamar this semester. Thiscelebration is the culmination of your years ofdiligent work and energy focused on achievingyour degree. In addition to your studies, you andyour classmates have overcome multiple severeweather events and an unexpected health crisis.Your efforts are paying off, and they will continueto reward you throughout your life and career withexpanded horizons and greater opportunities.In August of 1973, I proudly received my BAdegree from LU. Our university unlocked a wholenew world of knowledge and new opportunity for me. For these gifts I am andforever will be grateful to be a Lamar Cardinal.Graduates, as you mark this milestone in your life, take those lessons that you havelearned from our faculty along with those experiences you have had being part ofthe Lamar spirit and diverse student body and pass that knowledge and spirit onto others.As you move through your career and life, please consider sharing your knowledgeand experiences with future Lamar students. Come back to campus to give a guesttalk to a class, participate in a panel session, or recruit some of our graduates foryour organization. Attend sporting events, enjoy our art museum, and take part inevents sponsored by our Alumni Affairs!At Lamar University, we care about success. Our Lamar community, faculty, staff,university administration and I as Dean of the College of Business applaud andrecognize you as a proud 2021 graduate of Lamar University.Dr. Dan W. FrenchDean12LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2021
COLLEGE OFEDUCATION &HUMAN DEVELOPMENTDR. ROBERT J. SPINA, DEANTo the Graduating Class of 2021,This moment allows me the special opportunity toextend my sincere and enthusiastic congratulationsto you. Graduates, commencement is the beginningand accordingly another typical day of anxietyof “am I ready and what next.” If anyone is ableto tackle those questions face first, it’s you. Youare stronger because of what you experienced,and you can do anything. There are so manyopportunities right around the corner waiting foryou to explore; enjoy the exploration. You arethe seeds of our future, and it is time for you toembrace your passion and work for it. You have allcompleted a program of studies, which has taught you to think critically, to expressopinions in a civilized manner, to evaluate options, to make informed decisions andto move forward in life. It helps you develop confidence in yourself and what youbelieve. This moment attests that you are indeed ready for what is to come. By anystandard or measure, you are positioned to join the educational elite in our society.You have completed a difficult, taxing and costly journey from where you startedyears ago. It is important to take this moment to appreciate and celebrate what youhave achieved. You did it!Dr. Robert J. SpinaDeanLAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 202113
COLLEGE OFENGINEERINGDR. BRIAN CRAIG, DEANDear December 2021 Graduates, Families and Friends:On behalf of the Lamar University Administration, theCollege of Engineering Leadership Team, and facultyand staff of your academic departments, I offer mycongratulations on achieving this very significantmilestone. Each of you has worked hard to get thispoint, with the guidance and support of family, friends,and Lamar University (LU) faculty and staff. You havepersevered through a very difficult time, demonstratingyour own fortitude and demonstrating that we all arestronger together and stronger than ever. We are veryproud of each of you. This commencement ceremonyhas three purposes; the first is to formally celebrateyour achievement, the second is to thank those who helped you along the way, and thethird is to mark the beginning of next phase of your life.When you walk out of these doors as LU graduates, you will set new goals, and I know youwill pursue them with the same or even higher levels of dedication. My wish for you is thatyou set the right goals. Set them high enough that you must work both smart and hardto achieve them, and then feel the satisfaction that comes from seeing your work andpreparation pay off. The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles. For as manyhave noted, success lies at the intersection of hard work and preparation.In your years at LU, you have been prepared and encouraged to pursue learning as a lifelong endeavor. Always seek new knowledge, because the world is changing faster thanever before, and you will benefit from remaining curious and increasing your skills. Alongthe lines of life-long learning, I would like to extend an offer to each of our undergraduateengineering graduates to continue your education in one of our master’s degree programsand will waive the GRE requirement.Socrates said, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Continue to question your path,always mindful of your ultimate goals. If you find that your desires change, never be afraidto change course and set new goals so that you can achieve success.In closing, I ask that you remain engaged with Lamar University. I encourage you tosupport LU by joining the LU alumni association, participating in programs, sharingyour LU experience with others, and I hope that you will keep us updated on your manyachievements to come.With Cardinal Pride Dr. Brian CraigDean14LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2021
COLLEGE OFFINE ARTS & COMMUNICATIONDR. DERINA HOLTZHAUSEN, DEANEarning a university degree is one of the highestaccomplishments one can achieve. Earning it underchallenging circumstances make it even more admirableand special. I salute you for showing perseverance andresilience during difficult times. This will stand you ingood stead throughout your life. I hope you will find amoment to celebrate this life changing event with yourloved ones. I, the faculty and staff of the College ofFine Arts and Communication are all celebrating yoursuccess.Nobody achieves success alone. The people whosemoral, financial and mentoring support made todaypossible for our graduates should also be recognized,among them the faculty members and staff of this college, your partners, family andfriends. I thank them all for the way they supported you to make this moment possible.As the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, I am very proud of thediversity in our college, not only in terms of human diversity, but also disciplinary diversity.From art, music, theatre and dance, to communication, media, deaf studies and deafeducation, and speech and hearing sciences, the ultimate aim of all these programs isto make our lives better and improve our communities and our society. That is the onecommon bond we all have in the college, faculty and students alike. As our successfulstudents leave us to move forward on their career paths, I hope that is the one goal youwill continue to strive for.I also hope that you will return as alumni or as graduate students. You will soon realizethat lifelong learning will be an essential part of your future. Remember, Lamar Universityis always here to offer an opportunity. We will welcome you back in your role as mentorsand role models for our students and hopefully also as graduate students. This will beyour academic home forever.Enjoy your new-found and hard-earned success. We all wish you a long and successfulcareer in the field you choose.Dr. Derina HoltzhausenDeanLAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 202115
COLLEGE OFREAUD HONORSDR. TILISA THIBODEAUX, DEANA Farewell Letter to our GraduatesDear Graduates,It is my absolute honor to congratulate you on behalfof the Reaud Honors College at Lamar University. Youhave taken a huge step toward fulfilling your lifelonggoals and dreams, and there are many amazingopportunities that lie ahead for you.Simon Sinek (2009) stated, “ achievement comeswhen you pursue and attain what you want; successcomes when you are clear in pursuit of WHY you wantit” (Sinek, 2009). It is my hope that as you reflect onyour learning journey over the past several years, youhave been able to identify your passion and inspiration along the way. If you have, Iencourage you to articulate your passion and share your inspiration in everything you doand every decision you make, and most importantly, learn to inspire others the way youhave been inspired.As you navigate the next steps in your journey, learn how to turn your greatest struggleinto your largest gain. When success doesn’t come easy, dig deep and become a positivedeviant, even if that means stepping away from what you would normally do. Embracethe “messiness” of learning and understand that failure is measured by YOUR definitionof the word. Life will consistently test your perseverance, but grit and persistence will helpyou move the needle on your wildly important goals. Try to lead as you serve others, andspend time building relationships with all kinds of people, especially with folks that aredifferent than you. And above all, listen intently and care about others as you grow andlearn; you may be surprised at who will become your greatest asset and an integral partof your journey along the way.We know you will be successful in all that you do moving forward, and we are proud to callyou a Lamar University Reaud Honors College graduate! Our door is always open, and weinvite you to stay connected with us so you can come back and share your inspirationalstory with our future students and graduates. Congratulations to all the graduates!Dr. Tilisa ThibodeauxDeanGraduates have completed at least one high impact educational practice and 23 hoursof honor coursework, including an honors thesis, or 26 hours with eight hours of upperlevel credits while maintaining a 3.4 GPA. Their achievement is proudly represented by abronze medallion with red and white ribbon.16LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2021
LATIN HONORSMandelson Ylagan AcabadoVanessa AcunaKassidy Kay AdkinsScott Seung Jae AnAdriana AvalosJamill Ebon BanksSarah Nicole BassAngela Joyce BeckHannah Marie BellBaylee Michelle BellottAndrea Rulonna BlairRyan Patrick BorowiakJaime Ann BrunoJordon R. BuchholzKinlee Danyel BuesingBrittani Joleen BulgheriniBailey Tess ButlerJason Allen ChamblissAnn ChappleColby Allan ClarkOdalys Colon RentasCassandra Nicole ColvinCecilia ContrerasSarah Elizabeth CooperCory Daniel CredeurKassie Alyson DanielsKacie Ann DawsonJessica Lynn DearingKeleigh Marie DempseyCarolina DeversKayla Breanne DominguezEmilee Grace DoucetLiam Arnold DownsMikayla Marie DugasAimee A. DupreeKacey Erin DurdenMichelle Mary Crus El JbariFarouk Ashraf EL-Houbi IIDrew Graysen EmersonJessica Lynn EnerCarolee Boullion EwartAndrea FigueroaJorge Luis FloresNicole Renee FloydMadison Shay FondrenLogan Zackery FosterDanielle Whitton FreemanAshley GalanBrittany Taylor GallagherJoshua Alvaro GarciaAshley Elyse GarnerMichael Wayne GloverMark Anthony GonzalezJesus Angel GonzalezCory Allan GoodeWilliam Farrell GrayCayla Jean GreifCarolina GuerreroRebecca Anne GuyCaleb Matthew HallMakayla Brianne HarrisWhitney Paige HolcombKady L. HoyleKatelynn Jade HuckabayTammy Mallory HudsonKelsee Nicole HunleyLAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT Matt Ryan HurtEmily Jordan JohnsonBritton Patrick JonesN’namdi Bakari JonesSteven Darren Jones Jr.Vera KasianchikAleena KazmiDakotah Kaeli KildayIsabella Lorraine KimballLyndsey Nicole KinardKiniwa KongvongsayDanielle Leigh LadayAshley Nicole LangfordKourtney Susanne LavergneTimothy Chi Kiet LeAustin Paul LejeuneAlexia Lea LemoineKayla Marie LopezJennifer LopezHailey Nicole LoupeKelsey Jo LoyacanoShelbie Lynn LumpkinAmanda LunaGloria Vanessa MaganaVictoria Yeritza MaganaKristin Anne ManuelReagan Thomas MarshallMaria G. MartinezCallie Carter MayfieldPhyllis Samantha McCallNoah Caleb McGallionConor James McgrathKirstin Alise MecheFALL 202117
Joseph Nicodemus MeyerEmma C. MiguezChristine Joy MillerJessica Dominique Montez-OrozcoSeth Allen MooreShanikqua Yvette MorganKaylin Marie MorrisMichael Jonathan MoutonEric Lam NguyenJohn Phong NguyenElizabeth Abigail Praise NimmonsAbigail Katherine NoahMonaca Roshell NoblesJavier NoriegaVanessa Alejandra OrtizYvonne Annabel Chioma OyekaMorgan Elizabeth PerkinsAllison Elizabeth PetersonAshley Diane PettyJessica Marie PhillipsRyan Paul RagsdaleAmber Leighann RamseyRianna Danielle RichKelly Lynn RileyKaitlyn RodabaughGissell RuizJessica Nichole SaenzMadeline Grace SalemeMacie Leigh SalemeShayan SamavatiJuliana Nichole SandersTyler Kenley ScherryKassidy Janette ShubertAtah Mohammed Mohammad Ali SidhpuraSergio SilvaMiranda Nicole SlatonLauren Belle SmithAshley LeDeidra SmithChristopher Ryan StaceyAshley Marie StaggsLauren Terry StewartLacey Estelle StinebricknerAlexis Lanae SturrockSaul R. SuarezVirgie Ann SullivanAshton Ryan SutphenJoshua Bradley SwearingenBryson Jarrett TallaritaErin Monique TaylorMadison Danielle TibbittsKristan Nicole TraxlerJesus Jose ValdezDavy Rane VannCarrie Elaine VasquezIvette VasquezOlga Lydia VergaraRicardo VillagomezLauren Lynn WagnerCailin Jade WaltersKylee Breeann WebbKelby McCullough WeylerMadison Bailey WhiteMeagan Taylor WhiteJennifer Denise WhiteheadKaty Olivia WhiteoakCarolyn C. WilliamsEmily Marie WoodromeMariah N. WynstraLatin Honors as of the 12th Class Day of Fall 2021Degrees conferred Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude reflect an outstanding grade pointaverage with a minimum of sixty semester hours earned at Lamar University for a four year degree. The distinction andcorresponding grade point averages are: Cum Laude 3.5 to 3.64; Magna Cum Laude 3.65 to 3.79; Summa Cum Laude3.8 to 4.0. To reflect their achievement, graduates who have earned Latin Honors receive a red and white double cord.Honors are designated only for undergraduate students completing their baccalaureate degrees.The only honors recognized on-stage at commencement are Latin honors and Reaud Honors College.The list includes all students who applied through November 2021. Records protected by Confidentiality are not listed.18LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2021
LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 202119CANDIDATES FORGRADUATE ANDUNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Doctoral DegreesTaylor Marcel AllenTroy Elton AllenCourtney Marie AllisonBrandon Reshard AllumsCrystal Michelle AlmanzaOmar AlmarazAgustin Alexander AlvarezAshley Marie AlvarezJessica I. AlvarezTyler Matthew AmburgeyOlayemi AmonaBrianna M. AndersonGretchen Estelle AndersonTimothy Andrew AndersonMarisela Andrade GomezAshley Brooke AnthonyDaniela AnzuresCesar Melecio ArevaloDesaree Dany ArmandOvidio Rene ArmendarizJohn Taylor ArmisteadWilliam Todd ArmsteadWendy Elaine ArmstrongJamie ArriagaVeronica Bermudez ArroyoAmanda Beth AslinJessica Renae AtkinsJanet Bose AworindKorri Blair AyersLuis Alberto BaezCaylan Parker BaileyColton Cannon BaileyDevin BaileyMichael James BaileyLogan McKenzie BainMerry Noel BalcarDolores BalderasAmy BalkeRobin Aistrup BallardDavid Andrew AndrusAzineth Miranda BuanBeverly J. BuchananJayne Maddux BurtonKijuana DeShaun CarterSusan Renee ClevelandJohn Charles FloydLeslie Mitchell Garakani-NejadCarlin Darryl GrammerTarun Kumar GuptaDerek Anthony HolbrookSally Jane HughesLaTory JacobsShundrika Breshae JonesThaddeus R. McCalisterKimberle Kay McKinneyOrrhonda Nichole MonroeXavira Noelle Moore DavisMarshall Lee MyersKeith David ReevesCasi Sharp-RekietaCrystal Gayle RoachManthan Ashok ShahJames D. ShahaMark StewardKayla N. TannerRobert Joseph ThibodeauxRayburn Russell TiptonMaster DegreesHaiqa AamirMeredith Gibbons AbkeKarnies Rachelle AdamsKyra Deshunta AddisonRebecca Regina AdeotiAshok AdhikariChad Allen AdkinsSheamanique Herminia AdolphinAlicia Ann AguilarMisbah AhmedMohammed Refaat MohammedSayed AhmedSamie AhmedBolaji Olutunmise AkanmuOmolola Abimbola AkinolaJoAnn Akins-EzellNouf Khalaf G. AlanaziDeanna Marie AlanisIzamar AlanisMelissa Michele AlderferMelissa Rendon AlejandroDeVeren Thibedeaux AlexanderFerrlyn LaRue AlexanderKatherine Grace AlfordEbony Nicole AlfredAbdulmajeed Maayouf AljubairiDe’Yanna Marselle AllenDonna R. AllenLeona Lianne AllenLeslie Ann Allen20LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT Daisy J. BarbozaBailey C’Mone BarnesLandon Wayne BarnesLisa Suzette BarnesCrystal N. BarnhillAlyssa Lynn BarrettBryan BarriereFavour Ifeoma BartholomewAngela Latrice BattsRobert Thomas BaxterSamara Ann BeanJennifer Nicole BeauchampTamica R. BedfordAzadeh BehinfarAnanta Naag BejjankiAnnette Lamar BellDaWarren Olesandro Bellard Jr.Kaitlyn A. BellardRebecca Anne BelterPedro Antonio Beltran MontalvoMarissa Nichole Benavides-CookLeah Ann BennettMichelle Dawn BennettLaronda Sheshon BensonLeandre Hakeem BentonAdriana Whitney BerkhalterEladio BermudezJadira Bravo BernalCarly Ann BessireAkhila BezawadaMamata BhandariDella Marie BianicciShontoya Latrice BibbsHunter Austin BickersScarlet Anne BiggsJulia Kay BinghamDerek Daniel BirdPeter BissoonNripesh Ranjan BiswasFALL 2021
Nathan Andrew BitaraDayna Renae BlackAndrea Gail BlankenshipMelissa Antonieta BlassShandale Alisha Mewis BlockJessica Paige BlueAndy Travis BlumeJane Elizabeth BobbittSatyadev BodempudiJaime Lynn BohonKayla Ann BoldsKarlee Marie BolinJyothi BollaSalvina Antoinette BooneNatalie Marie BoswellRenee Elise BourgeoisLauren Martino BowmanGabriella Renee BoydGuadalupe Barrera BraboLajohnia Cavette BradberryCrystal BradyThomas Ryan BradyKarla BraxtonZachary Scott BrelsofrdMontana Hope BrewerRank Eric BridgesCassandra Kaye BrightWendi Lee BrockWhitney Michelle BrockmanJared Curtis BrottemAnthony James BroussardCory Lee BroussardCourtney Marie BroussardJennifer Megan BroussardJuanita Manzanares BroussardCamille Jelen
Lynn Maurer, Ph.D. Dean of Arts and Sciences . LAMAR UNIVERSITY TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. 4 COMMENCEMENT F 2021 LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 2:00 P.M. College of Arts and Sciences Commencement Readers: Dr. Troy Palmer Nursing Instructor, College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux Dean .
