Nicholls State University - La Pirogue Yearbook (Thibodaux, LA)

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Quick bits of conversation are shared by Dr. Ray Authement. Dr. Vernon F. Calliano, Dr. Don- ald I. Ayo. Rev. Roland Pierson and Fr. Will Todd. assists. by Lesley Marcello Two more students joined the ranks of the 4.0 club at Nicholls' 21st com- mencement ceremonies, Saturday, May 14 at the Thibodaux Civic Center. jane Brennan Morgan, a French major from Lake Charles, became the first coed and the second student to fin- ish her undergraduate academic career with a perfect grade point average. Donald B. Kearns, a biology pre-med major from Thibodaux, was recognized as the third student in this category by President Vernon F. Calliano. Almost 1000 students received degrees with ten undergraduates being tapped for the University's Hall of Fame and one graduate student for the Graduate Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is the highest honor that can be bestowed at Nicholls. Several graduates sported signs like this one which read I are a graduate and I no plenty. The Graduate Hall of Fame is restricted to students who were awarded a graduate degree by Nicholls State not less than five years prior to the commencement exercises at which appointment to the Hall of Fame could be achieved. Selection is based on serv- ice, character and academics. Lionel O. Naquin. Ir. of Thibodaux. the university auditor, was the graduate recipient. Undergraduates included Mila Louise Arceneaux, Scott: Daniel A. Cavell, Lafayette: Wanda Carol Fau- rie, Cretnag Susan Elaine Himel. Don- ald Bokenfohr Kearns, Barry Gerard Landry, Mildred Rita Naquin and Michael A. Pena, all of Thibodaux: jane Brennan Morgan. Lake Charles: and Lelia Marie Ray. Metairie. Dr. Ray P. Authement, president of the University of Southwestern Louisi- ana in Lafayette and a native of Chau- A student receives her two year associate degree from Harvey A. Peltier lr. as Dan Montz lr.. registrar and dean of admissions . - ,-1.1 vin, was the guest speaker. Authement became the fifth presi- dent of USL in 1973, after having taught at USL. Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, McNeese State University in Lake Charles and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was assisted in the presentation of diplomas by Harvey Peltier, Ir., of Thi- bodaux, president of the Board of Trus- tees for State Colleges and Universities. and a former state senator. Also receiv- ing special recognition for outstanding achievement were the 164 students who graduated Summa Cum Laude thonorsl, and the 25 graduate students who fin- ished with perfect 4.0 averages. Two students received the highest degrees offered at Nicholls, that of Spe- cialist in Education. The students were Walter Iohn Landry, Sr. of Vacherie and jane Lynette Smith of Lockport. Cimrlu ation

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