Over 300 Our Lady of the Lake College students were conferred master’s, bachelor’s or associate degrees during the College’s commencement exercises held on Friday, Dec. 16, in the Baton Rouge River Center Ballroom. Systematic growth over the past decade and the development of an ever stronger student-centered and community-engaged campus have made it possible for these students to meet their goals, and as a class of 325 they comprise the largest graduating class in the history of the College.

The commencement address was delivered by Sister Kathleen Cain, OSF, Provincial for the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady North American Province.

In 1923 the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady founded and have continued to nurture the institution that has become Our Lady of the Lake College.



The College would like to congratulate the following who received academic distinctions at the Dec. 16 commencement:

● Brandy Hounshell, a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences graduate, was recognized with the Board of Trustees’ Medal, awarded to the bachelor’s degree recipient with the highest grade point average;

● Lauren Chauvin Delaune, a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences graduate, received the President’s Medal, awarded to the bachelor’s degree recipient with the second highest grade point average, and;

● Savanah Creaghan, an Associate of Science in Nursing graduate, earned the Dean’s Medal which is awarded to the associate degree recipient with the highest grade point average.

Local graduates include:

Baker

Special recognition went to Kaleta Roy from Baker who graduated with honors with an Associate of Science in Nursing.

Alicia Fitzgerald, Baker, Associate of Science in Nursing

Kaleta Roy, Baker, Associate of Science in Nursing

Desiree’ Vappie, Baker, Associate of Science in Nursing

Carlos Williams, Baker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing



Zachary

Special recognition went to Nazira Ibrahim from Zachary, who graduated with honors with an Associate of Science in Nursing.

Stacey Atkins, Zachary, Associate of Science in Nursing

Nazira Ibrahim, Zachary, Associate of Science in Nursing

Monica Knighton, Zachary, Associate of Science in Nursing

Megan Oneal, Zachary, Associate of Science in Nursing

Dana Polk, Zachary, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Hannah Swim, Zachary, Associate of Science in Nursing

Craig Thomas, Zachary, Associate of Science in Nursing

Amanda Weller, Zachary, Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science

Andrew Wilson, Zachary, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Sara White, Zachary, Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia



Greenwell Springs

Randall Verzwyvelt, Greenwell Springs, Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia

Nicholas Smith, Greenwell Springs, Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia

Cansas Garner Verzwyvelt, Greenwell Springs, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Mitch Crawford, Greenwell Springs, Associate of Science in Nursing

Mechelle Kelley, Greenwell Springs, Associate of Science in Nursing