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THE EVER-CHANGING CAMPUS Modernizing Ole X.U.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTSAlumni Share Their Passion for Equity & Diversity, Foreign Service

COMMENCEMENT 2013Campus Hosts First Commencement Since 1988

HOMECOMING AND CLASS REUNIONSAlumni Enjoy Return to Campus

Photo Credits: Irving Johnson III, cover, 1, 4-9, 10-14, 37-39; 41, 43-44, 59-68, back cover; courtesy the Confucius Institute at Xavier, 3; courtesy Office of Intercultural and International Programs, 5; courtesy of Alabama A&M University, 6; courtesy of Dr. Mark Gstohl, 7; courtesy of Christy Lagarde, 8; courtesy of University of Minnesota 15; courtesy of USAID 16; XU Office of Alumni Relations, 42, 54-57; courtesy of Dr. Joe Melcher, 44; Gavin Goins, 59-68.

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Dear Xavier Alumni and Friends,

I am pleased to present to you the latest issue of Xavier Gold magazine.

This past year it sometimes seemed like the whole campus was under construction, what with the completion of the long-awaited St. Katharine Drexel Chapel, the much-needed Convocation Center and tennis facility, and other major improvements. In this issue we provide a brief glimpse for those of you who have not been able to visit the campus recently.

But then this is just a small part of what’s been happening at Xavier. We are pleased to be able to share with you a glimpse of some highlights from the past year, and maybe draw your attention to a thing or two you might not have known.

This issue also pays tribute to the achievements of our illustrious alumni, particularly a couple of our more service-oriented alums who share their passion for the fields of education and foreign service. Then there is our 2013 Commencement – held in our new arena – which saw Xavier send yet another class of well-prepared graduates out into the world.

As usual we also include the annual Honor Roll of Donors in this issue, which lists those who made a financial contribution during the period Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2012. The continued support and generosity of each and every donor is a vital component of our mission to educate deserving students, and we remain eternally grateful to each and every one of you.

Much work remains to be done and with your unwavering support, commitment, and prayers, together we will continue to make Xavier University a great institution.

Sincerely,

Norman C. FrancisPresident

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Au CourantCurrent Events, News and O ther Happenings at Xavier

NSF Report Confirms XU Science SuccessA report released by the National Science Foundation confirms Xavier’s success in educating science graduates. According to the report Xavier is ranked 5th in the nation in producing African American graduates who go on to receive science and engineering Ph.D.s, 1st in the nation in producing African American graduates who go on to receive life sciences Ph.D.s, and 7th in the nation in producing African American graduates who go on to receive physical sciences Ph.D.s.

XU Cited for Affordability, Starting Salaries Among Catholic CollegesXavier is ranked number 13 in the Affordable CollegesOnline.org (ACO) website’s list of the Top 36 Most Affordable Roman Catholic Colleges with High Starting Salaries. Xavier is the only historically Black and the only Louisiana college to make the list.

To compile its list, ACO reviewed four-year, fully-accredited private institutions with average starting salaries for graduates of more than $30,000 per year. The website also looked at mid-career salary averages as well as the overall return on investment for the degree. Felician College, a Franciscan college located in Lodi, N.J., took the top spot, with an estimated starting salary of $52,600 and tuition of $18,237. Comparatively, Xavier’s starting salary is $42,300 and tuition is $18,127.

One reason for the high starting salary may be attributed to the number of Xavier students who graduate in the STEM (Science,

Technology, Engineering, Math) curriculum, which typically pay higher than average for entry level positions. Because of its focus on St. Katharine’s Catholic mission and ministry, the University has instituted the St. Katharine Drexel Scholarship program that offers free tuition to any valedictorian or salutatorian graduating from any Catholic High School in the United States.

XU First in African American Med School GraduatesXavier is first among the nation’s colleges and universities in the number of African American graduates who go on to complete medical school, according to data compiled by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Xavier had 60 African-American graduates earn medical degrees in 2011, the latest year for which complete data is available.

OUR PEOPLE IN CHINA: Representing Xavier at the 7th Confucius Institute Conference in Beijing were: (L to R) CI associate director Rongyao Wen, pharmacy dean Dr. Kathleen Kennedy, associate vp for academic affairs Dr. Marguerite Giguette, and CI director Dr. Yu Jiang. The group also met with officials from partner school Hebei University to plan future initiatives.

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Current Events, News and O ther Happenings at Xavier

Blanchard Named University’s First ProvostThe XU Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Loren Blanchard ‘84 (right) to serve as the University’s first Provost. Blanchard, who continues to serve as Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, now also acts as University President Norman C. Francis’ chief advisor, providing leadership in establishing priorities and in collaborating with all organizational units to advance the mission and the continuing success of the institution. In the Provost’s role, Blanchard is the ranking Vice President who coordinates the work of the other University Vice Presidents.

Xavier Reorganizes the College of Arts and SciencesThe College of Arts and Sciences has been reorganized from seventeen departments and two divisions into a structure with six divisions in a move designed to make operations of the various academic departments more efficient and effective in terms of leadership, interdisciplinary courses and programs, personnel and resources, and budgetary considerations.

The six new divisions include Biological and Public Health Sciences (which houses the Department of Biology and the Department of Public Health Sciences); Business; Education and Counseling; Humanities and Fine Arts (which houses the Departments of Art, English, History, Languages, Music, Philosophy, and Theology); Mathematical and Physical Sciences (which includes the Departments of Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics); and Social and Behavioral Sciences (which includes Communication Studies, Mass Communications, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Speech Pathology).

Each division will be led by a Division Chair and an Associate Division Chair, and each department will be led by a Department Head.

ACBSP Reaffirms Business AccreditationThe Division of Business has received reaffirmation of its accreditation from the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The accreditation reaffirmation confirms the division has met or exceeds the ACBSP’s standards in six critical areas: leadership, strategic planning, student and stakeholder focus, measurement and analysis of student learning and performance, faculty and staff focus, and educational and business process management. The affirmation is effective through 2023.

Xavier, CSPP Forge Psychology PartnershipXavier and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) have entered into formal agreement of inter-institutional collaboration in the field of mental health education.

The agreement formalizes continued discussions and strategic planning to explore opportunities for future academic and educational collaborations in graduate professional psychology, including, but not limited to: doctoral and/or masters programs in clinical psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, applied behavior analysis, and business psychology.

JOINING FORCES: (L-R) Xavier President Dr. Norman C. Francis joins The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) President Dr. Michelle Nealon-Woods in signing a formal agreement which calls for continued discussions and strategic planning to explore opportunities for future academic and educational collaborations in graduate professional psychology. Looking on is Dr. Orlando Taylor, president of the TCSPP Washington DC campus.

Dr. Loren Blanchard ‘84

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Current Events, News and O ther Happenings at Xavier

Xavier College of Pharmacy Initiates New Contingent Admit ProgramExceptional high school seniors considering a career in pharmacy now have a unique opportunity to get a leg up on their professional education through a new program being offered by the University. Under Xavier’s new Contingent Admit Program (CAP), students can apply for admission into the College of Pharmacy as seniors in high school. Those who qualify and are accepted into the CAP will be guaranteed a seat in the professional pharmacy program if they satisfactorily complete all of their prerequisite courses in two years.

Previously, all applicants for the four-year professional program were required to complete the same requirements either at Xavier or another college before they would even be considered for admission into pharmacy school. Xavier is the only college in the state, and one of a handful nationwide that offers this option.

Johnson Named New Senior VP for AdministrationRalph Johnson has been named the new Senior Vice President for Administration. He comes to Xavier from Alabama A&M University, where he was serving as Vice President for Business and Finance. He holds both an M.B.A. and Certified Public Accountant certification, and has more than 25 years of experience in finance, including 14 in higher education.

TAKING IN THE SIGHTS: 11 XU students and faculty/staff members – (L-R) Sheldon Maurice, Adina Ewing, Sheridon Trepagnier IV, Jazmine Thompson, Avion Bailey, Leonard Clay, Dr.

Lori Crawford, Joseph Hicks, Shu Peng, Ahmeena Anderson, and A’Vanti Glenn – take in the iconic Great Wall near Beijing during a two-week visit to China sponsored by the Confucius Institute. The nine students, who all studied the Mandarin language

at XU, received further intensive Chinese language training and were exposed to Chinese culture and history.

Ralph Johnson

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Other Highlights

l The 2014 edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges has placed Xavier among its “Best Buy Schools” for academics and affordability for the second year in a row. The publication designated 41 such institutions – 20 public and 21 private – as “Best Buys.” XU was the only Louisiana university and one of only two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to make the list.

l Xavier was once again singled out as one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review in the 2014 edition of its annual edition of “The Best 378 Colleges”. In its University profile, the review praises the school for its academics, faculty, and providing a “thriving underlying foundation upon which students can achieve the very best for themselves.”

Current Events, News and O ther Happenings at Xavier

GRAND OPENING: Xavier administrators and a host of dignitaries lend their support as XU President Dr. Norman C. Francis deftly handles ribbon-cutting for the University’s new state-of-the-art Convocation Center, new home of the Gold Rush and Nugget athletics programs.

GOING FISHING: Sr. VP for Administration Calvin Tregre ’69 and his wife, Judy Ann Bergeron-Tregre, are congratulated by long-time colleague Sister Jean Marie Craig, S.B.S., during a retirement party held in his honor.

Calvin Tregre Retires After Lifetime of ServiceAfter serving his alma mater for virtually all of his adult life, Calvin Tregre ’69, Xavier’s Senior Vice President for Administration since 1997, has officially retired. Starting as an accountant some 44 years ago, he advanced up the administrative ladder serving in a succession of positions of increasing responsibility including Controller, Director of Fiscal Services, VP for Fiscal Services, and VP for Finance and Administration. In addition to his faithful service at XU, he also donated his expertise in accounting and business administration to numerous civic, educational and professional organizations in the New Orleans area, including Catholic Charities, the Archdiocese, and St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish. You might yet see him around campus, however, as he agreed to remain as a consultant for the foreseeable future.

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l Xavier hosted the Three Tours Chinese music and dancing team from Nanchang University in a joint concert with its own Department of Music.

l Xavier was among 690 colleges and universities nationwide named to the Corporation for National and Community Service’s  (CNCS) 2013 President’s Community Service Honor Roll, which recognizes outstanding commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement.

l The College of Pharmacy’s Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education (CMHDRE) hosted its Sixth Annual Health Disparities Conference.

l In its annual “Top 100 Graduate Degree Producers” issue (July 2013), Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine showed Xavier tied for 12th nationwide in the number of African American students earning professional doctorate degrees (in this case, the Pharm.D. degree) with 54, based on 2011-2012 preliminary data distributed by the U.S. Department of Education.

l Xavier, along with its partner, the New Orleans Public Library, was one of only 78 not-for-profits awarded a grant to host a Big Read project. It focused on A Lesson Before Dying by Louisiana native Ernest J. Gaines.

l A team of Xavier students presented a business plan to executives at the 3M Corporation in St. Paul MN. The six students, all seniors, teamed up to present a business plan called “Steps for Empowerment”, an initiative to export used shoes to Liberia.

l The Department of Music’s annual Jazz Festival, a three-day event which highlights various genres of the Jazz art form through performances, clinics, workshops and lectures, had an exciting new venue this year: the Old U.S. Mint

in the historic French Quarter.

l The U.S. Department of Education awarded Xavier a new five-year $1.2 million grant in support of its Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalureate Achievement Program, a federal TRIO program designed to prepare undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in undergraduate research and other scholarly activities.

l The women’s volleyball team defeated Tougaloo in three games to win the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament for the second consecutive year and became the first HBCU to qualify for the NAIA National Championship in consecutive seasons.

l Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams earned bids to the NAIA National Basketball Tournament. The Gold Rush were 24-8 overall and

shared the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference regular season title. The Gold Nuggets, 24-6 overall, won their third consecutive GCAC regular-season championship.

SERVICE LEARNING: Students in Dr. Mark Gstohl’s and Dr. Elizabeth Hammer’s Freshman Seminar classes built two Little Free Lending Libraries as their service-learning projects this semester. The classes designed the libraries, raised money to build them, conducted a book drive, and located places in low income areas to put the libraries.

Volleyball Champs

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l The Gold Nuggets won the 2013 women’s team title at the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

l Xavier’s men’s and women’s tennis teams won the NAIA unaffiliated group qualifying tournament to earn automatic bids to the NAIA National Championship. The women were ranked No. 1 in the nation at the end of the regular season; the men were rated as high as No. 5.

l Zahri Jackson and Matt Pieri won individual titles as the Gold Nuggets and Gold Rush extended their dominance of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships, both teams winning team championships for the seventh consecutive year. In the process, both XU teams earned automatic bids to the NAIA National Championships.

l XU Education professor Dr. Judith Miranti is serving on the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), having been appointed by Gov. Bobby Jindal. The 11-member board is the state’s policy-maker for all Louisiana public elementary and secondary schools. It also performs certain administrative functions for the state’s non-public elementary and secondary schools.

l Xavier was awarded a $330,000 grant by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in support of its comprehensive engaged reading program. The three-year grant, “Creating a Culture of Critical Reading,” will allow the University to continue the work begun in 2010 with its “Read Today, Lead Tomorrow” initiative, a multi-faceted and broad-ranging approach designed to develop a culture of critical reading among students.

l Xavier has answered the call for an education-based noteworthy institute that trains young professionals to be more effective in their civic engagement with the advent of the Norman C. Francis Leadership Institute (NCFLI). Designed to satisfy the demand for more innovative and qualified people stepping up to address public challenges, the Institute opened in January 2013 with a year-long program designed to cultivate the leadership capacities of men and women who have already distinguished themselves in professional and civic life. In its inaugural year, NCFLI selected 25 individuals (“Fellows”) from a broad spectrum of professions ranging from a Special Education Teacher to a Chief Executive Officer.

Track and Field Champs

GETTING INVOLVED: Xavier students and summer SOAR student volunteers with NOLA for Life’s Gert Town cleanup day huddle under a tent with New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu.

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GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP: XU Center for Intercultural and International Programs (CIIP) Director Torian Lee and President Dr. Norman C. Francis welcome Gabriela Barbarini, the first student attending the University under the Brazil Scientific Mobility Undergraduate Program, to the campus, where she will study in the College of Pharmacy for one year before returning to Brazil to complete her education. This fall Xavier will welcome additional students from Brazil and several other foreign countries.

MAJOR UPGRADE: (L-R) XU Interim VP for the Office of Technology Administration Melva Williams, XU President Dr. Norman Francis, Louisiana Optical Network Initiative (LONI) Executive Director Donnie Vandal, and XU Board of Trustees Chair Michael Rue participate in a ceremonial ribbon-cutting signifying the University’s official connection to the Louisiana Optical Network Initiative, a fiber optics network linking the state’s research universities to one another and national networks, in addition to doubling bandwidth and significantly ratcheting up internet speeds on campus.

l The Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund has awarded Xavier a $250,000 grant for the promotion of the University’s new Convocation Center and adjacent Annex as a multi-use building for the community and tourism. The CC is unique as there are no other facilities in the Mid-City area capable of hosting mid-level events, such as concerts, conventions, convocations, and sporting events.

l Xavier was named one of the top colleges and universities in Louisiana for “return on investment.” The list compiled by AffordableCollegesOnline ranks Xavier fifth in the state among colleges that the organization feels “balance cost with long-term earnings potential”. Heading the list was Louisiana Tech, which had a Return on Investment (ROI) score of $804,000 with tuition of $6,574. In comparison, Xavier had a ROI score of $535,900 and tuition of $18,700. Xavier was the highest rated of the two private schools on the list, which included only the top 13 of the 132 state schools reviewed.

l Two members of Xavier’s Board of Trustees have been nominated by U.S. President Barack Obama for positions in his administration. Dwight Bush, Sr., president of D.L. Bush and Associates, a financial advisory and business consulting firm in Washington DC, has been named U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco. The nomination must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Carla Harris, Vice Chairman of Global Wealth Management, Managing Director, and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, has been appointed chairperson of the National Women’s Business Council. XG

A 1950 era Xavier

graduate returning to

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time would still find a few familiar

sights. The original limestone

Administration Building and its

massive gothic stairway and doors

are still the most iconic symbol of

the Xavier presence in the city, while

the abutting old Library building

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classic look. Beyond that, however,

the campus would be mostly

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the ever-changing

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Matter of fact, a first-time visiting 1980 graduate would also probably find him or herself a bit overwhelmed.

Come to think of it, if you haven’t been here since Hurricane Katrina rolled through the city, you have missed a lot.

Actually the past 18 months has been too long to stay away.

During that most recent period, new construction, innovative renovations of old facilities, and the wholesale demolition of some obsolete structures have been the norm on an ever-expanding campus. And while those who have been present on campus for all or most of those improvements tend to take them in stride, the plain fact is: this isn’t your father’s campus anymore.

Among the myriad of recently completed construction projects are the new St. Katharine Drexel Chapel, the Convocation Center, Convocation Center area parking lots, and Tennis Center. Other campus upgrades include the renovation of an old women’s residence hall into the St. Joseph’s Academic and Health Resource Center and the installation of a campus-wide fiber optics network.

This summer has also seen the demolition of a few relics of the past – most prominent of those being “The Barn” and the House of Studies – and the creation of additional open areas and green space.

“The physical improvement we have made to the campus in the past few years symbolizs a new era at Xavier. It allows the university

to enhance its academic component, to centralize our student services, and to provide modern, spacious indoor facilities for all our athletic teams, special events, and academic

assemblies.”

— XU President Dr. Norman C. Francis

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OH HAPPY DAY: (L-R) Long-time XU administrator Sister Monica Loughlin S.B.S., XU President Dr. Norman

C. Francis, and world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli share a light moment following the official dedication and consecration ceremonies for the University’s new

St. Katharine Drexel Chapel.

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The activity has followed a master plan for the campus that was in the works even before Hurricane Katrina. The catalyst, however, is an influx of monies from a federal loan program designed to help historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), FEMA funds, foundation grants, and some private funds earmarked for specific purposes (as in the case of the Chapel).

St. Katharine Drexel ChapelUp until October of 2012, a free-standing religious chapel on campus has been an elusive dream for most of Xavier University of Louisiana’s (XULA) history. That dream is now a reality – and one that exceeds original expectations. Designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the building is said to “embody Drexel’s traits of modesty, simplicity and spirituality.”

Built at a cost of more than $10 million [with all funds coming from private sources], the 11,000 square foot structure is situated next to the

University’s new pharmacy addition alongside the Interstate-10 Expressway bringing motorists to and from downtown New Orleans.

The chapel, which seats 450, is contemporary in design, yet the sanctuary’s octagonal plan is rooted in traditional religious structures. Raised four feet above the grade, the building is reached by an 80-foot long sloping processional approach. This path is aligned with the original campus quadrangle and the site from which Pope John Paul II spoke in 1987.

The design connects with the university’s tradition of building materials and color. Like the other buildings on campus, the chapel’s exterior is made of limestone. Its domed copper roof, which with time will change into a beautiful green color, has a large cross located strategically at its crest.

Inside, the main sanctuary is 65 feet tall, with a ring of skylights which allows natural light to be diffused through a screen and illuminate the sanctuary.

CAMPUS BUILDINGS

NEW CONSTRUCTION

DEMOLITION

FUTURE BUILDINGS

PARKING ZONES

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A smaller mediation chapel is used for individual reflection. The two worship spaces are served by common liturgical areas including a narthex, work and vesting sacristies, and a reconciliation room.

“The new chapel and its centrality on campus reinforces Xavier’s historic Catholic identity and its continued commitment to the goals and mission established by Saint Katharine, and

welcomes students of all faiths to share in their spiritual development,” said Francis.

Convocation CenterThe Convocation Center, large enough to house the University’s commencement and other large-scale events, provides the University with its first spacious indoor assembly area.

Officially opened in November 2012, it also provides a state-of-the-art arena for the men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball teams. It replaced the University’s venerable old gymnasium, known as “The Barn,” which opened in 1937.

The $25 million facility boasts more than 93,000 square feet of space that can be reconfigured for a variety of purposes, with seating ranging from 3,500 to 4,100 depending on the event.

A state-of-the-art scoreboard includes four LED displays providing live and recorded video.

The new facility also houses weight room facilities, taping and training areas, coach’s offices, and home/visitor locker rooms. A monumental staircase at the entrance leads to a high-end VIP suite, and a dramatic second floor pre-function area that allows views to the outdoor plaza below while providing natural daylight into the facility.

An Annex to the building has also been constructed diagonally from the Convocation Center, providing more athletic offices, as well as classrooms and meeting rooms.

The Convocation Center and Annex, which are anticipated to be LEED Silver Buildings and incorporate community connectivity, water conservation, energy efficiency, recycled and regional materials, and improved indoor air

T I M E L I N E July 2013

House of Studies demolishedJune 2013

The Barn demolishedJune 2013

Campus-wide Fiber Optics linking Xavier to the LA Optical Network Completed

May 2013

New Convocation Area Parking Lots Completed

November 2012

Convocation Center OpensNovember 2012

New Tennis Center OpensOctober 2012

St. Katharine Drexel Chapel Opens

January 2012

St. Joseph Academic/Health Resource Center Renovation Completed

2013 Commencement in the Convocation Center

Demolition of the House of Studies

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quality, is located across Washington Avenue from the main campus on a site bounded by Fern, and Stroelitz streets. A pedestrian bridge provides access from the main campus to the new building.

Tennis CenterXavier dedicated its new six-court, lighted tennis facility in November 2012, finally giving its nationally-ranked men’s and women’s squads the opportunity to practice and play home matches on campus. Since XU revived its tennis program in the mid-1990s, the teams had been using City Park and the University of New Orleans as home venues.

Built at the cost of approximately $2.5 million, the new courts are located in Gert Town at the corner of Stroelitz and Pine Streets, two blocks from the Convocation Center. In addition to supporting Xavier athletics, the courts will be available to the XU community, the public and for youth clinics.

St. Joseph’s Academic & Health Resource CenterThe former St. Joseph’s Residence Hall – heavily damaged during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and at one time scheduled for demolition – has been transformed into the new energy efficient St. Joseph’s Academic & Health Resource Center. It consolidates most student-service oriented offices in a central spot on campus.

Officially opened in January 2012, the original building was gutted down to its frame and then reconstructed, including the installation of new

water lines, elevators, electrical, stairwells, roof insulation and energy efficient windows. The cost of renovations – nearly $7 million – was funded largely through FEMA.

The rejuvenated building now houses state-of-the-art Writing, Math, and Reading Centers, as well as the Counseling Center, Health Services, the Graduate Placement Office, the Office of Career Services, the Center for Undergraduate Research (CUR), the Center for Intercultural & International Programs (CIIP), the Confucius Institute, and the Student Academic Success Office.

Fiber Optics NetworkWith the completion of installation of miles of fiber optic cables this past June, Xavier officially joined to the Louisiana Optical Network Initiative (LONI), the state-of-the-art, fiber optics network that connects Louisiana and Mississippi research universities to one another as well as national networks.

The LONI connection, funded through a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation in collaboration with the Louisiana Board of Regents, has doubled bandwidth at the University and significantly ratcheted up internet speeds on campus, providing faculty and students with increased potential for collaboration through video conferencing and  distance learning opportunities. Additionally, faculty will be able to conduct research via LONI  providing them with  grid computing capabilities, increased data storage and transfer, and modeling/simulation and visualization capabilities.

“This represents a significant upgrade to Xavier’s technology base and will be a boon to our ongoing efforts to increase the number of underrepresented minority students engaged in high performance computing activities in the state,” said Francis. XG

T H I S S P A C E F O R R E N T

While Xavier properties have always been used by outside individuals over the years, the recent construction has opened up a whole new set of venues

Conveniently located minutes from Downtown New Orleans, (easily accessible from I-10), with ample off-street parking and a secure location, several campus facilities have become much sought-after venues. Drawing most the attention are the 4,100-seat Convocation Center, 800-seat University Center Ballroom, 450-seat St. Katharine Drexel Chapel, and various-sized meeting rooms.

In the short time since their respective openings last fall, already the Convocation Center has hosted several sporting events, concerts, conventions, trade shows, movie shoots, and graduation ceremonies. The Chapel, in addition to becoming a popular wedding site, has hosted several other religious gatherings.

In short, Xavier University is enjoying a renaissance as a new one-stop shop for the city’s special occasions. For more info call 504-520-7575.

St. Joseph’s Academic and Health Resource Center

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AAAAAA AAAAAAAAADr. Katrice A. Albert ‘94

After more than 12 years as chief diversity officer at LSU, she has undertaken a role of even greater responsibility as the new Vice President for Equity and Diversity at the University of Minnesota, where she will oversee the University’s access, equity, and diverse multicultural resources and programs.

It is a new challenge she relishes.

“LSU is a wonderful institution. Louisiana is my home state and I loved every minute of serving the state’s flagship campus,” said Albert, who in 2010 was recognized by the National Diversity Council as one of Louisiana’s most powerful and influential women. “But the opportunity at the University of Minnesota will allow me to have a larger impact as this role has system-wide responsibilities across the state at all five campuses.”

“The University of Minnesota is an internationally known, top flight, land-grant, research intensive institution and I was drawn to and intrigued by the truest commitment to its land grant mission to mobilize and deploy the University’s intellectual capital to solve critical problems in the state,” she said. “That IS very aligned with my passion.”

Not surprisingly, UM is pleased to have Albert aboard.

“I am delighted to welcome Dr. Albert to the University,” said UM President Eric Kaler in announcing her hire. ”She is a visionary leader who brings a wealth of experience working with underserved and diverse communities, a deep understanding and knowledge of the land grant mission, and

a strong focus on assessment and accountability as it relates to driving and measuring impact and success.”

During her tenure at LSU the University saw the highest number of African Americans and Latinos admitted in its history. Credited with building a central infrastructure for equity, diversity, & community outreach, she was instrumental in the creation of the LSU National Diversity Advisory Board and the construction of a brand new, free standing African American Cultural Center and Women’s Center.

But Albert knows those triumphs are in the past. There remain many obstacles standing in the way of diversity and equity in higher education – including, but not limited to – growing opposition to long-standing affirmative action programs, budgetary considerations, and widening achievement gaps.

“It’s very important that universities remain committed to access and equity in admitting students and achieving diversity in our undergraduate and graduate student populations,” said Albert. “These must remain focal points despite the tough economic times that colleges and universities face.  It is so important that we not see these critical issues be marginalized or dismantled because the budget is tight. They must remain central.”

She said it is also essential to figure out innovative ways to close the achievement gap so that minority students (especially African American males) are able to meet college entrance requirements, to recruit and retain

Speaking Up

for Equity and Diversity

At a time when there is ever increasing push-back against affirmative action programs – as evidenced by this summer’s much-scrutinized Supreme Court decision in the Fisher v. University of Texas case concerning college admissions policies, as well as the ongoing national debate about providing undocumented students access to higher education opportunities – Dr. Katrice Albert ‘94 has taken her own personal passion for the subject to a new playing field.

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White ‘84

When he was in the eighth grade Mark Anthony White ’84 picked up the phone and called the U.S. Peace Corps to volunteer for service abroad.

“I can still remember the recruiter on the other end of the line asking me how old I was, and when I replied ’12 going on 13’ she just laughed and said I should finish high school, go to

college and get a degree, and THEN call her back.”

Disappointed, but undeterred, White followed that advice, and during his senior year at Xavier University, he decided to call the Peace Corps again. Less than fourth months later, he was teaching school in a small picturesque village in Cameroon, West Africa.

“I loved it and my life changed very quickly during and after that experience. I realized that I did not have to confine myself to living and working just in the USA, but that I could actually live and work anywhere in the world,” said White. “I began to learn more about ways to do exactly that.”

His ticket proved to be the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Created in 1961 under a directive from then President John F. Kennedy, USAID brought together several existing foreign assistance organizations and programs. Until then, there had never been a single agency charged with administering aid to foreign countries to promote social and economic development.

White started his career with USAID in 1995, serving as a health officer in both Zambia and Egypt. In 2002, he was named Director of the Public Health Office in Cambodia, where he promoted a contractual relationship between

USAID and indigenous organizations, thus promoting public-private sector development. In 2006 he moved on to Afghanistan, where he served as the USAID Director of the Office of Social Sector Reform and managed a $590 million portfolio, the largest health and education project of any development mission at that time.

After additional tours in Timor-Leste and Germany, White was named the Acting Director of USAID/Haiti, his current post.

For White, now a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, USAID is not so much a job as it is a calling.

He has always had an interest in people and cultures, and the agency’s explicit goals

of furthering America’s interests while improving lives in the developing world

fit in nicely with his own professional desire to do something different and contribute positively to the world.

“USAID extends help from the American  people to achieve results for the poorest  and most vulnerable

around the world,” said White, noting that the agency carries out U.S. foreign

policy by promoting broad-scale human progress at the same time it expands

stable, free societies, creates markets and trade partners for the United States, and fosters good will abroad. “

That assistance does not represent a Democratic value or a Republican value, but an American value; as beneficiaries

of peace and prosperity, Americans have a responsibility to assist those less fortunate so we see the day when our assistance is no longer necessary.”

Among the agency’s many missions are: promoting broadly

A Passion for Foreign Service

“As a U.S. Diplomat in foreign countries, the work you’ll do will have

an impact on the world.”

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underrepresented, domestic ethnic minorities and under-resourced students, and to encourage underrepresented ethnic minorities and women into STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers that lead to doctoral programs and careers in higher education.

But Albert is undeterred by such challenges.

“This work is not easy,” said Albert, who admits she has often been the only African American or female voice at the table. “My role is to speak on behalf of those who are often marginalized in higher education. Silence means acceptance. Being able to challenge the status quo, in respectful and meaningful ways, even if my voice shakes, has always proven very beneficial.”

As she did at LSU, Albert said her first order of business at UM will be to begin building strong partnerships across campus and in the community to prime the pump for future strategic

action on equity and diversity goals. She will also strive to create a campus climate that is free from bias.

Albert, who holds a Ph.D. in counseling psychology, said her interest in diversity and community outreach was created by a fascination with St. Katharine Drexel, who she considers the patron saint of social justice and philanthropy.

“It was learning about Katherine Drexel as a high school student and then coming to Xavier that created strong values of equity, access to education, quality of life for all, community relations, and civil rights,” said Albert. “Mother Katharine was such a compassionate and graceful woman. If I can only be a fourth as good as she was to those in need of mercy, then I will claim victory on a life led like hers.” XG

“My role is to speak on behalf of those who are often marginalized in higher

education. Silence means acceptance.“

shared economic prosperity, strengthening democracy and good governance, protecting human rights, improving global health, advancing food security and agriculture, improving environmental sustainability, furthering education, helping societies prevent and recover from conflicts, and providing humanitarian assistance in the wake of natural and man-made disasters.

Today White, who has lived and worked on four continents and in more than 30 countries, is not content just to have found his own calling. He is passionately interested in having other Americans follow in his footsteps. He also feels that the Foreign Service is not well known among African Americans and that it is a great career opportunity to pursue. He considers service a win-win situation. “In today’s global economy, we have to look at all opportunities that match your skill set and interests ... wherever that might be,” he said. “There’s a

whole world out there — explore it!”

“As a U.S. Diplomat in foreign countries, the work you’ll do will have an impact on the world. You may be asked to serve at one of any of the more than 265 embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in The Americas, Africa, Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia,” he said. “Some of these posts are in difficult and even dangerous environments, but working in them affords great challenges and rewards.”

“You and your family will have an opportunity to see the world,” said White. “If you love to travel, and are up to the challenge of doing exceptional work in different cultural context(s), then you will love the foreign service.” XG

For more information, check out the following websites: www.state.gov and www.usaid.gov.

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2012 Honor Roll of Donors

Xavier University of Louisiana is thankful for the many gifts we receive from our alumni, friends, and supporters.

Through their generous donations, these benefactors confirm their belief in our educational mission and help to ensure that our students receive a solid academic foundation.

Placement into the respective Honor Roll of Donor categories considers both the sum total of all personal contributions plus receipts from any donor advised fund and matching gifts during that time frame.

Xavier strives for accuracy and thoroughness. If you believe an entry is listed in error, or if you have questions about the Donor Honor Roll, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at (504) 520-7575 or toll free at (877) WE-LUV-XU [935-8898].

thank you!

Gifts of $10,000 or more Mr. Timothy J. AdamsDr. Stanley A. Boucree, Sr.Dr. Wilbur B. and Mrs. Neola L. ClarkeMrs. Helen B. Drye (Estate Of)Dr. Norman and Mrs. Blanche FrancisMr. Lionel Hampton (Estate)Ms. Phyllis C. King (Estate)Dr. Floyd J. and Mrs. Myrna Ruiz Malveaux

Mr. Geoffrey T. and Mrs. Rhonda J. MarshallMr. Dwight and Mrs. Sheila C. McGheeDr. Lisa T. Gibson-McKee and Mr. Randy G. McKee, Esq.Dr. George J. McKenna, IIISr. Patricia Suchalski,S.B.S.Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Thomas, Jr.Mr. Alvin T. and Mrs. Janice F. Wilkins

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Alumni $923,877.73Corporations $546,652.65Foundations $1,448,081.82Individuals $548,579.53Organizations $1,084,196.50

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Grand Total $4,551,388.10

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Alumni $923,877.73Corporations $546,652.65Foundations $1,448,081.82Individuals $548,579.53Organizations $1,084,196.50

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Grand Total $4,551,388.10

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Alumni

Alumni $899,931Corporations $1,630,205Foundations $3,893,911Individuals $501,484Organizations $851,968

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Grand Total $7,777,499

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Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999 Mrs. Mabel F. BaileyWilliam H. Bland, M.D.Dr. Thaddeus A. and Mrs. Camille Y. BlueMr. Michael P. BreaudMr. Robert E. and Mrs. Erica BurnetteDr. Lorena S. ChicoyeDrs. George E. and Christie L. ClaytonDr. Beverly B. Dupre and Mr. Lloyd R. DupreDr. Kathryn L. ElmoreDr. Otis Gowdy, Jr.Mrs. Dionne DeBose-HamptonMr. Edward and Mrs. Melanie B. Holland

Dr. and Mrs. John H. Jackson, IVDr. Jennifer H. Jacobs and Mr. Everett P. JacobsMrs. Michaelle B. JonesDrs. Joseph and Deidre LabatDr. Marie V. McDemmondDr. Jennifer Lapeyrolerie Metoyer and Mr. Rene MetoyerDr. Roland A. and Mrs. Patricia O. PattilloDr. James J. PerryMrs. Melonie A. Coleman-RichardMs. Paula T. SaizanDr. Odessa K. SpragginsDr. Carlos J. and Dr. Karla L. Vital

The following Honor Roll of Donors includes gifts received by the University from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.

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Contributors to ExcellenceGifts of $2,500 - $4,999Dr. Katrice A. AlbertDr. Theodore E. and Mrs.

Anita T. AtkinsonMr. George W. and Mrs. Carla

D. Gibson BakerMr. Randall N. BosemanHonorable Lois G. Bronz and

Mr. Charles BronzDr. Sylvester J. and Mrs.

Margaret A. BryanMrs. Betty Mott ColesMrs. Marcella C. CollinsDr. William and Mrs.

Catherine E. CottlesMr. Johnny and Mrs. Shirley CrearColette M. Dominique, M.D.Mr. Victor A. Dubuclet III, JDMrs. Barbara Keyes Evans

and Mr. Amos EvansMr. John FlemingMrs. Mildred Young GardnerDr. Rosalind Pijeuax HaleAtty. Okyeame and Mrs.

Melissa S. HaleyMrs. Nicole F. HardinMr. Dannton C. JacksonMrs. Maxine Berteaux-JacksonDr. Mark A. JamisonDr. Derrick D. and Mrs.

Leontyne P. JonesMr. Theodore J. JonesDr. Eric G. and Mrs. Shauntell R. KlineMs. Kristen R. LabatMr. Halvan J. and Mrs.

Theyon D. LieteauDr. Gerilyn A. MetoyerDr. David R. and Mrs. Synthia MillerMrs. Veronica L. MitchellDr. James W. Moore and Mrs.

Avis Sinegal MooreJudith Alexander Nash, M.D.Dr. James A. and Mrs. Zelma L. PaschalDr. Emile J. PierreDr. Sonya F. White-PorterMrs. Sondra C. ReineDr. Tanya M. RobinsonMr. Errol J. and Mrs. Emma SimmonsMrs. Louise J. SonnierMr. Perry and Mrs. Diane S. TillmanDr. Frederick M. and Mrs. Olivia A. TocaMr. Calvin S. and Mrs. Judy B. TregreMrs. Earline S. WilkersonDr. Harold T. and Mrs. Marian S. WilsonDr. Michon WycheMs. Sharon J. Zealey

Gifts of $1,000 - $2,499Capt. Eugenia Foster Adams, Ret.Mr. John Q. and Mrs. Lydia S. AdamsDr. John S. Adams, Sr.Mrs. Ruby A. AgeMrs. Nedra A. AlcornBelinda B. Alexander, M.D.Mr. Henry C. Alexander, III

Dr. Sanders W. Anderson and Mr. Lewis Anderson

Archie Andrews, Ph.D.Dr. Monica L. Sinegal-AnigboguDr. Carolyn Brown Block-Arnelle

and Mr. Hugh J. ArnelleDr. Brian G. AshfordDr. Tonja R. AustinMs. Mary G. AuzenneJaneen R. Azare, Ph.D.Mr. and Mrs. Wiley C. Baines, Jr.Mrs. Reneathia P. BakerDr. Ann R. Barbre and Mr.

Steve V. BarbreMrs. Dionne G. BarnumMr. Lyndon J. BarroisMs. Stacey M. BastianMs. Camillia B. BellMr. Wayne J. BenjaminMrs. Monica B. BennettMr. Alvin Blackmon, IIIAtty. John M. Blanchard, Sr.Sr. Doris U. Blum, S.B.S.Mr. Richard BosemanDr. Olympia Boucree and

Mr. John H. BoucreeMr. and Mrs. Charles A. BoudreauxMs. Leslie M. BourgeoisDr. Kenneth G. Boutte, Sr.Tommy E. Bowman, D.D.S.Dr. Anika Bell BridgewaterDr. Dorothy Lee Hawkins BrooksMrs. Beverly A. BroussardMr. and Mrs. Edmund C. BroussardMr. Edward J. and Mrs.

Cheryl B. BroussardMs. Felicia M. BroussardMr. Kenneth J. BroussardMalcolm Broussard, RPh.Rev. Kenneth J. BrownDr. Nicole E. Mourillon-BrownBrigadier General Albert and

Mrs. Mable BryantMr. Brian M. and Mrs. Stacie G. BurnsMr. Winston and Mrs. Gretta BurnsMr. Arthur L. and Mrs.

Shirley G. Burton, Jr.Mrs. Joycelyn Lindsey-ButlerMr. Richard A. and Mrs. Jeamelia ButlerMr. Bernard L. and Mrs.

Diane V. BynumMr. Benjamin E. CannonMr. Joseph H. and Mrs.

Donna CarstarphenMs. Cintrella K. CarterMr. Marino H. and Mrs. Betty J. CasemDr. Gwendolyn C. CatchingsDr. Edgar L. Chase and Mrs. Alva ChaseMr. Tomy B. ChennatDr. and Mrs. Arthur C. ColemanMr. Donald C. CollinsMrs. Savitra A. CollinsDr. Ponjola ConeyMr. Brent A. Cooper and Mrs.

Janice M. Knight-Cooper

Dr. Shasa T. B. DabnerMrs. Heidi L. DanielsMrs. Myrtle R. DavisMr. and Mrs. Ronnie DavisMrs. Verlie R. DeCayMr. Gary M. and Mrs. Kathleen

Keyes DeGrangeMr. Alvin S. DeloachMs. Tunicia Giron DeloneyMrs. Barbara C. DuheMs. Charmagne M. EadyMs. LaRhonda A. EasonMr. David Elliott IIIDr. Sabrina M. Echols-ElliottMr. James and Mrs. Cheryl ElmoreDr. Gerald and Mrs. Lisa FarmerMr. Verbie C. and Mrs.

Dorothy E. FlorenceMrs. Marguerite Rey FlorentDrs. Coleridge T. and Cheryl FranklinMr. Bryan L. and Mrs. Conchetta FultonMrs. Dianne GainesDr. Brandy M. Gallien, M.D.Mr. Norman G. and Mrs.

Michelle G. GobertMs. Cecilia A. GolsonMrs. Marlene GonzalzlesMrs. Ruth O. GordonDr. Mark A. GreenMr. Willie and Mrs. Emrie Green, Jr.Ms. Julie S. GriffinMrs. Janice Heard-GuidryDr. Alfred J. Guillaume, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John R. GuilloryMr. Joseph and Mrs. Vivian B. GuilloryMrs. Pennye M. Dawkins-HamiltonMrs. Virginia T. HardyMrs. Gaylene V. HarrisPortia M. Harris, M.D.Atty. William H. Harris, Jr.Mr. Richard D. and Mrs.

Anna S. HarrisonMrs. Joyce M. Guillion HarteDr. Anna I. and Mr. Trent S. HeisserMrs. Kimberlee Coleman HendersonMr. Sterling J. and Mrs. Elvira D. HenryMrs. Ruby N. HillTanyanika Douglas-Holland, M.D.

and Mr. Darrick HollandMr. John C. HolmesMr. Smith W. and Mrs.

Janice A. HowardMr. Charles HunterMrs. Serena J. HunterMs. Andrea L. JacksonJudge Brian A. JacksonErnest W. Jackson, D.M.D.Mr. R. George JacksonMrs. Melazie JacobsMr. Nelson J. and Mrs. Ruth C. JeanDr. Patrice P. Jean and Mr. Darren CollinsMs. Shellie JeanMr. George E. JohnsonDr. Jennifer C. Allen JohnsonJonathan A. Johnson, MD, MBA

Mrs. Judith G. JohnsonDrs. Lamont R. Jones and

Teniesha N. Wright-JonesMrs. Joy A. JosephMrs. Ramona F. JupiterMr. Marc V. KennedyMr. Ned R. Kennedy, Jr.Drs. Georgette A. and Alfy A. KhalilMrs. Dorothy M. LabatMr. Leroy Labbe and Mrs. Shirley LabbeMr. Alden J. LabordeMrs. Arlette C. LabostrieMs. Justina M. LafitteDrs. Lance and Kimberly LamotteMr. and Mrs. Moon LandrieuDr. Courtney A. LandryMr. Edward J. and Mrs. Marie G. LangMr. Jerrol LarrieuMr. Wilfred J. and Mrs. Lois G. LeblancMr. Thomas A. LeeTreva A. Lee, Ph.D.Dr. Myra M. LewisDrs. Willie L. and Mary L.

Gauthier-LewisMrs. Sherrie B. LittlejohnDr. Quinisha K. LoganMr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. LoydDr. Huey P. Madison, IIMr. Merritt P. and Mrs. Josephine MarksDr. Christopher MarreroDr. Roy and Mrs. Charmaine L. MarreroDr. Ambrose M. Martin, IIIMrs. Melba Fortuné MartinezMr. Gilbert A. MathieuMs. Ivy E. MathieuDr. Jill E. McGovern and

Dr. Steven MullerDr. Lawrence V. and Mrs.

Helen McKendellMs. Brendolyn M. McKennaMrs. Carolyn J. Davis-McLainMr. Joseph F. MetoyerMr. Chester W. MitchellDr. Earl D. Mitchell, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Solis MonconduitMrs. Sandra A. MonroeDr. Yvonne C. Collins and Mr.

Christopher A. Moore, R.Ph.Mrs. Sybil MorialMr. Hubert J. Morton, Esq.Atty. Dwight and Mrs. Elodie MurrayMr. Vernon M. Myers IIDr. Adela’ M. NarcisseMr. Johnny S. and Mrs.

Linda G. NarcisseMrs. Stephanie R. NavarreMrs. Elise T. NichollsMr. Sherril M. NixonDr. Vuyisile T. NkomoRev. Jeffery M. Ott, OPDr. Nicole A. PadmoreMs. Dianne R. PajaudMs. Frances ParkerMrs. Nina H. PayneMrs. Myla Reese Poree

Mrs. Lisa C. PorterMr. James M. and Mrs.

Beverly B. PowellMr. James R. and Mrs. Lucy J. PowellMr. Wayman Powell, IIIDr. William and Mrs. Carolyn PowellMr. and Mrs. A. J. PrampinEvelyn V. Pryor, M.D.Dr. Dorothy Pugh, RPh.Dr. Errol J. and Mrs. Linda M. QuintalMrs. Helen J. RachalDr. Howard J. RaphaelMr. Omar H. Buckner and Ms.

Kimberly M. ReeseDr. Solomon L. and Mrs. Lila RileyMrs. Kamala RimmeyMs. Wanda M. RipollMrs. Ethel S. RoaneMrs. Vera W. RobertMr. McLouis RobinetDrs. Derek J. and Shawn S. RobinsonMrs. Ruby F. RobinsonRear Admiral (Ret.) Stephen W. Rochon

and Mrs. Shirley A. RochonMs. Belinda W. RodgersDr. Vincent J. and Mrs. Lois M. RouxDr. Dereck J. RovarisDr. Charles J. and Mrs.

Dorothy M. RussellReginald O. Salter, D.D.S.Ms. Ashley N. ScioneauxMrs. Anna Rita Smith ScottMrs. Denise T. ScottMs. Juval O. ScottMr. Charles L. ShafferDr. Gregory L. ShannonMr. Westley and Mrs.

Jacqueline B. SholesMr. Robert H. SimmsDr. Chanda R. SimpsonRobert L. Simpson, R.Ph.Mrs. Demetria F. SloanDr. Eunice W. SmithMr. John Andrew SmithMr. Laurence J. and Mrs. Kara R. SmithDr. Melissa D. SmithMrs. Pauline Cash-SmithMrs. Petrinella SowellMs. Stacy E. StepneyGay M. Story, M.D.Dr. Rachel Baranco-StrawnMr. Leslie G. and Mrs.

Audrey F. SudburyMs. Raina T. SullivanMrs. Regina D. TatumMr. Albert J. and Mrs. Priscilla G. TaylorDr. William and Mrs. Annie Belle TerrellDr. Leslie P. TheardMr. and Mrs. Albert J. ThomasDrs. Trevonne M. and Nicole

C. ThompsonMrs. Evangeline H. TierneyDr. David A. and Mrs.

Markitta A. TravillionMrs. Etta Tricksey

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Honor Roll of DonorsMrs. Sylvia H. TureaudDr. Wallisa T. VaughnMr. Victor J. and Mrs. Germaine

G. VavasseurMs. Vanessa M. VavasseurMr. Ronald C. and Mrs. Voris N. VigeeMr. Christopher W. VincentMrs. Marsha WashingtonMrs. Karen DeGrange WatkinsMr. and Mrs. Gregory J. WendlingMr. and Mrs. Willie J. WhisenhuntAtty. Angele T. WhiteMr. Roderick L. and Mrs.

Karen M. WhitfieldMs. Amanda C. WilliamsMr. Luther and Mrs. Constance

M. WilliamsDr. DeLisa T. and Atty.

Sylvester E. WilliamsLieutenant Colonel Eldridge F. WilliamsMr. Elias J. and Mrs. Joyce C. WilliamsMs. Estelle M. WilliamsDr. Everett J. and Mrs.

Melva B. WilliamsMrs. Lorraine G. WilliamsMs. Narreinar P. WilliamsValerie P. Wilson, Ph.D.Mrs. Winifred D. WrightMr. X. Kembo Zunzanyika

Gifts of $500 - $999Dr. Michael AdelekeDr. Rondall E. AllenMr. Joseph D. AnteeDr. Angele J. ArthurMr. Joshua J. Babineaux and

Dr. Tyesia V. BabineauxMs. Antoinette M. BannisterMs. Denise B. BarbarinMr. Dave BartholomewMrs. Mary C. BeaubienMrs. Kathleen Dorsey BellowMrs. Evelyn Lawrence-BenjaminDr. Jhan Doughty BerryMr. Irvin C. and Mrs. Wanda

M. BlackburnMs. Vivian W. BoutteMrs. Marie M. BoydMrs. Beverly M. BoykinsMrs. Cheryl Walker Boykins and

Mr. Darryl R. BoykinsMs. De Etra BranchMs. Donna BrazileMs. Mercedese BroussardMr. Raymond A. BrownMr. Robert BrownMr. Terence C. and Mrs.

Stephanie BrownKaye Y. Adams-Browne, D.D.S.Professor N. Wiley BrowneDr. Anthony L. BucklesDr. Bobby BurkesDr. Dianna Mosley-BurnsMrs. Typhanie Jasper ButlerDeacon Larry and Mrs. Phyllis Calvin

Mrs. Mary Kiper CampMr. Michael D. Campbell and Mrs.

Dana Holden CampbellMr. Frederick J. and Mrs. Joyce CarterMs. Michelle W. CarterMs. Helen E. CastenellMr. Edward and Mrs. Lolita V. CherrieDr. Ingenue F. CobbinahMr. Marion J. CoseyMr. Douglas CunninghamMrs. Dedra L. Gourdine-DavisDr. Stephanie and Mr. Dereck DavisMrs. Lorraine Sigue DayMrs. Doris T. DejoieMrs. Janice A. DevilleDr. Ronald DorrisMr. Daniel R. DriverMrs. Lynette A. Dupuy-DukesMr. Byron V. DuvallMr. and Mrs. Vidal C. EastonMs. Sonni P. ElliottMrs. Mamie L. FeffieLaReesa M. Ferdinand, M.D.Mr. Larry Ferdinand, Jr.Mr. Floyd F. and Mrs. Millie FergusonMr. John L. Finley, IIIKendra L. Forbes, Pharm. D.Dr. Holly Bastian-Francis and

Mr. Anthony L. FrancisMr. Carroll L. and Mrs. Gloria FrankMrs. Ultra R. FredericksMrs. Myra P. FrostMr. Louis C. and Mrs. Carol G. GaignardDr. Kisha M. GantMr. Henry J. and Mrs. Janice M. GloverMrs. Margaret M. GloverMs. Luella E. GombakoMrs. Connie C. GoodlyDr. Jesse F. GoodwinDr. Paul R. GoodwinMs. Beverly W. GrantMrs. Shirley P. GrigsbyMr. James D. GuidryMr. Ronald C. Guidry, Sr.Dr. Rachel Davis-Haley and Mr.

N. Sundiata Haley, Esq.Mrs. Judith Smith HamiltonMrs. Jetta HarrisMrs. Martha HarrisMr. Vaughan M. HarrisMs. Veronica L. HarrisonMrs. Wanda Bazile HewittMr. John Paul Hoggatt and Mrs.

Lynn Marie HoggattMr. William “Butch” M. Holmes, Jr.Mrs. Wanda HowardMr. Terrance L. HughesMr. Jack Hurry, Jr.Ms. Hyacinth H. HutchinsonDr. Jarvis B. JacobsMrs. Elaine K. JohnsonMr. Harry E. Johnson, Sr., Esq.Mr. Jerome C. and Mrs.

Latasha M. JohnsonMr. Percy Johnson

Marilyn Jones, M.D.Mrs. Shirley M. JudgeRegina R. Whitfield Kekessi, MD, MPHMr. Charles Kennedy, Jr., CFPMrs. Patricia KimbroughDrs. Anil and Poonam KukrejaMr. Lionel B. LabeaudMrs. Cheryl D. LacabeMr. Robert L. and Mrs. Shirley LarkinMrs. Eleanor M. LeakMr. Jesse and Mrs. Carolyn Millet LeeMrs. Florence W. LeeMr. John H. LeeMs. Felicia Y. LewisMr. and Mrs. Manuel P. LlorensMs. Tanya L. LombardMrs. Pearl Algere-LonianMrs. Manya C. LouisDr. Peter and Mrs. Marjorie LouisMrs. Joycelyn A. Bigard-LylesMr. and Mrs. Thomas MabeceMr. Andrew A. and Mrs.

Gloria W. MalletMs. Veronica A. MaloneDr. Marnetta P. MalveauxDr. Cabrini S. MarchDr. Lakeisha D. MarshMrs. Elouise Conant MartinDr. Karwin McCainMrs. Lisa L. McClainMr. Johnny and Mrs. Donna McCrayRev. John L. and Mrs. Jo

Ann McCulloughDr. Gwenesta B. MeltonMr. L. J. and Mrs. Gail MeltonMr. Eugene H. Mills, Jr.Ms. Adrianne P. MitchellDr. Glenn L. and Mrs. Tia MorganDr. Mildred W. OlleeMs. Tyra OrdoneMs. Patricia A. PajaudMs. Dianthia L. PatrickMr. Frank T. and Mrs. Helaine R. PennDr. Steven T. and Dr. Celeste O. PlayerMr. and Mrs. David E. PowellMr. Rudolph R. PrioleauMrs. Lynne K. RaphaelMrs. Ann M. RawlesMr. Gaylord S. and Mrs.

Lurylene J. RaymondMrs. Donna S. RobinsonMrs. Kaye L. RollandMr. Clarence W. RollersonMr. Howard and Mrs.

Gwendolyn RollinsDeidra T. Rondeno, DDS, PCMr. Darrel J. and Mrs. Shaun SaizanDr. Fred J. Sambrone, Jr.Ms. Joyce M. SandiferMrs. Alana A. Sarrazin, RPh.Mr. Murray J. and Mrs. Harriet SaucierMr. Randall and Mrs. Eva SchexnayderMrs. Ruth V. SchlaterGeoffrey G. Selvage, Pharm D.Mr. Dennis N. Sigur, Jr.

Ms. Brandi A. SinkfieldMr. Kevin J. SmithMr. Lionel A. Smith, Sr.Dr. Royshanda C. Smith, M.D.Mr. Edward SparrowMr. Wayne A. Steele, Sr.Mr. Stanley S. StraussMrs. Doris B. SullivanMs. Christian S. TaplinMrs. Sydonia E. Davis-TaylorDr. Jamelah A. TerryDr. Lowell P. TheardMrs. Theresa W. ThreetMs. Tinh T. TrinhMr. and Mrs. Alexander Tureaud, Jr.Ms. Joan UlmerMrs. Marilyn A. VanDergriffMr. Gerard M. VictorMr. Paul J. WaddellDr. LaToya R. WalkerDr. John WareJoAnn E. Warrick, M.D.Dr. Monica O. WattsMr. J. Ronald WeberMr. King S. WellsDr. Janel Bailey WheelerMrs. Hilda C. WilliamsDr. Lashonda L. WilliamsMs. Mishanda L. WilliamsMrs. Tracee Massey-WilliamsMrs. Carolyn Ross WilsonMrs. Ruth N. WilsonDr. Clarice A. WimberlyDr. Krystene and Mr. John WoodardMr. James A. and Mrs.

Charlotte H. Wooten

Gifts of $250 - $499Ms. Brenda J. AugustMr. Langston S. AdamsMrs. Margaret B. AdamsMr. and Mrs. William S. Allen, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Herman AlugasMr. Billy G. AmbroseMr. Charles E. AndersonMr. Edward C. and Mrs.

Bobbie B. AndersonMs. Lora L. AntoineMr. Allister D. ArnoldLt. Col. Augustine S. ArunaDr. Monica E. BaldridgeMr. Sylvester BarkerMs. Donzella BarthelemyMrs. Romona BaudyMs. Adrienne P. BecnelDr. Johnny L. Bennett, Jr.The Honorable Corinne

Claiborne BoggsMs. Paula M. BoldsMs. Bonnita BooneMrs. Rita BoskentLCDR Andre’ Le Gras Boutte’Mr. Kenneth W. and Mrs. Gilda D. BoydMrs. April R. Noble-BrooksMr. Alexander R. Brumfield, Jr.

Dr. Kristy M. BrumfieldMr. Shane M. BrunoMrs. Lily W. BrunswickDr. Nitasha L. BurneyDr. Kimberly M. BushMrs. Clementine B. CagerDr. Vivian D. CampbellMrs. Yttria CarterMr. Erskine A. CartwrightMrs. Dolores J. ClarkMrs. Joan ClarkMr. Terrence M. ColemanMs. LaTedra M. CollinsOuida M. Collins, M.D.Tracy M. Crear, D.D.S.Mrs. Gayturnera G. CroomDr. Edward R. and Mrs. Anita Y. DalferesLt. Cdr. and Mrs. Thomas E. DeanMrs. Gail M. Carter-DennisAgnes Donahue, DDS, MSD, MPHMr. and Mrs. Darrell M. DupuyMr. Edgar R. and Mrs. Vivian EdwardsMr. Claude ElmoreDr. Kelly O. ElmoreMr. Kelvin P. EstersMrs. Marion A. EvansMr. and Mrs. Cedric J. FalgoutCharles P. Felton, M.D. and

Hiroko Tsujimoto-FeltonMrs. Janice M. FlorentMr. and Mrs. Donzell Floyd, R.Ph.Dr. Stacey L. FolseMrs. Barbara W. Walker-FranklinMr. Melvin GainesDr. Carla G. GayleMrs. Louaunne W. GilyotDr. Pheophilus H. GloverMrs. Nicole D. Marchand GoldenMr. Francis P. and Mrs.

Mary S. GonzalesMr. Michael J. and Mrs.

Eloise D. GourrierMrs. Lolita T. GrantMs. Josephine R. GrierMrs. Gwendolyn B. GuillmetteMrs. Donna Clark HallMs. Gladys HamptonMrs. Andrea Taylor-HarrisMrs. Bonita B. HarrisDr. Jazmine A. HarrisMr. William and Mrs. Lillian P. HarrisDr. Kenneth D. HartwillMrs. Ronee HawkinsMr. Ian P. and Mrs. Marielle HeisserMs. Barbara J. HicksMr. Leslie Hightower and Mrs.

Patricia A. HightowerMr. Charles A. HonoreMr. James T. and Mrs. Yvonne

T. Houston, Jr.Mr. Linus A. and Mrs.

Terralene IgbokweMr. Larry L. IslesMrs. Barbara B. JacksonMrs. Kuiana M. James

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Contributors to ExcellenceDr. Plas T. and Mrs. Judith JamesMr. Gerard P. JohnsonMs. Joan G. JohnsonMs. Mamie R. JohnsonMrs. Margaret JohnsonMs. Juanita JonesMs. Sarah A. JonesDr. Orien D. JosephMrs. Ruth E. KennedyMrs. Gloria LarcheMr. Philip T. LastrapesMrs. Philomena D. LawsonMr. Binh H. LeDr. Lester A. Lee and Mrs. Leslie I. LeeDr. Tilden and Mrs. Margaret LemelleMr. John C. and Mrs. Jo LemelleDr. Karen Lewis and Mr. Cornelius LewisMrs. Lonnie LewisMs. Lovie F. LewisMrs. Mercaline LewisMr. Kenneth C. and Mrs.

Earline D. MarchandMarlah H. Mardis, M.D.Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Martin, Sr.Mr. Bervis B. McBride, Jr.Mrs. Isabelle McCantsMs. Ruth C. McGeeMs. Cecelia V. MedleyMrs. Ursula MerrickMr. Marvin N. MilesMr. Allen C. and Mrs. Imani D. MillerMrs. Mary J. Hadnott-MimsMs. Angela H. MisshoreDr. Willyetta B. and Mr. Corey J. MitchellMr. Henry L. Mitchell and Mrs.

Ann Jupiter MitchellMrs. Tameka A. Mitchell-ClemonsMr. Shelvin L. MooreDr. and Mrs. Dawud MuhaiminMrs. Alice U. MurchisonMrs. Katherine T. NicolayDr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. NixonMs. Devereaux L. NollieMrs. Dawn Marie Montgomery-OtisMrs. Catherine L. PainiaMr. Leroy B. and Dr. Jacques

P. Willliams-PascalMr. Larry D. PerkinsCol. Gregory PhillipsMr. Duan L. PierceMr. Wellington T. PittsMrs. Annie F. RamseyDr. Mason C. and Mrs. Nellie M. ReddixDr. Alden H. Reine, Sr.Dr. Paula R. RhodesMr. Renald J. and Mrs.

Lesley W. RichardMrs. Lisa Nicholls RipollMrs. Melba F. RobertsonMrs. Charlene W. RobinsMs. Mia R. RobinsMrs. Chalita B. RobinsonMrs. Marlene C. RobinsonMr. Darryl E. RousonMrs. Johnetta McMillan- Royster

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. SaberreMs. Erica L. SandersMr. Gordon B. SandersMs. Keira N. ScanksMr. Anthony G. Sceau, Jr.Dr. Donna L. ScottMr. Elmore J. and Mrs. Alva SeraileMs. DaRhonda M. SheardMs. Claricia J. ShepherdMr. Jimson O. SmithMr. Michael B. and Mrs.

Da’Janel R. SmithHenry L. Stewart, III and

Blanche D. StewartMr. Timothy M. StuartMr. Alvin R. StylesMrs. Audrey Pinera-TannerMrs. Crystal Jones TaylorMrs. Gertrude Perkins TaylorMs. Katrina L. TaylorMrs. Carolyn ThomasMr. Edward S. and Mrs. Jane R. ThomasMr. Larry E. ThomasDr. Alessandra D. ThompsonDr. Roderick O. and Mrs.

Courtney ThorntonMr. James B. TillmanMrs. Kendra Woodard TircuitCynthia B. Vernon, Ph.D.Mr. Patrick A. and Mrs.

Penny T. VictorianMrs. Melba M. WaddellMr. and Mrs. James O. WadleyMs. Paulette W. WagnerMrs. Annetta M. WalkerMrs. Cassandre K. WallaceMrs. Janice Labeaud WashMr. John D. WebsterMr. Clarence L. WhiteDr. Michael G. WhiteMrs. Gwendolyn H. WhitnerDr. Chequita S. WilliamsMr. Jon G. WilliamsMr. Starsky D. and Mrs.

LaToya R. WilsonMs. Verna YancyMs. Davida E. YarbroughMr. Hemson ZenonMs. Margaret A. ZimmermanMrs. Sandra J. Zimmerman

Gifts of $100 - $249Ms. Bernadette M. AugustHeather E. Olivier Aaron, PharmDMs. Greer T. AdamsMs. Beverly K. AddisonMrs. Kanika U. AjanakuMrs. Carole B. AlarconMs. Sara A. Al-DahirMr. Clarence M. Allen, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. George L. Allen, IIMr. Joseph L. AllisonMrs. Talita A. AllisonMr. James A. AlsandorMrs. Lorraine Amos

Ms. Acrealle AndersonMr. Wilbert C. Antoine, Jr., CPAMrs. Aurelia B. ArceneauxMrs. Catherine W. ArnaudMr. Jay D. AronowitzMr. Dudley G. AuzenneMs. Jean BabineauxMrs. Anatalie W. BacheminMrs. Anna BacheminDr. Troy L. BaldwinDr. Herbert V. and Mrs.

Pearline BaptisteMr. Francis X. BarialMr. Keith T. Barker, M.S.Ms. Germaine P. BazzleMs. Achontyrausi Y. BellMr. David L. BellMr. Randy C. BellizanMrs. Ione Beck BertrandMr. Wilbert F. and Mrs. Iris G. BillingerMs. Debbie BissettDr. Loren J. BlanchardMrs. Aissatou A. Sidime-BlantonMr. Carl A. and Mrs. Eunette BlouinMrs. Abolanle Nike BlueDr. Nichole M. Bauknight-BolesMr. Wilford I. and Mrs.

Dorothy R. BonnerMs. Tiffany A. BoothMs. Megan R. BossierMr. William T. and Mrs.

Elizabeth BostickMr. John L. Bovastro, Jr.Mrs. Carolyn K. BowmanMs. Elease M. BradfordMrs. Jean BrooksMr. Joseph A. Brooks, Jr.Mr. Robert M. Brooks IIMrs. Joyce B. BrossettMr. Kevin and Mrs. Darrilyn P. BroussardMr. Bentley J. and Mrs.

Olivia M. BroussardMrs. Harriet S. BrownDr. Samira L. BrownMs. Ursula M. BrownDr. Yasmin K. BrownMrs. Beverly B. BroyardMr. Stanley J. and Mrs.

Elizabeth G. BrueMs. Crystal S. BurleyMrs. Joycelyn L. BurnettMs. Allassia Y. BurnsMs. Danielle S. BurrellMr. William A. and Mrs. Fannie L. BushMrs. Lorraine M. ButlerDr. Evita G. BynumDr. Walton M. and Mrs. Noni ByrnesCharlette M. Cain, DVMMs. Judy K. CaldwellMr. Lester A. Caliste, Jr.Mrs. Kenya T. CampbellMs. LaKeeta H. CampbellMs. Barbara J. CarmonMs. Mildred T. CaroDr. Marion L. and Mrs. Marvette Carroll

Dr. Helen W. CarryMs. Ann P. CarterMr. Calvin P. CasmierLt. Cdr. Dexter E. and Mrs.

Demetria G. CastonDrs. Lynette S. and Matthew CauseyDr. Jason G. CavalierMrs. Shirley M. CelestineMrs. Pamela D. CellumMrs. Willie P. ChaffersMs. Monita J. ChambersMrs. Sue P. ChandlerMr. Joseph L. and Mrs.

Rosa CharbonnetMs. Julie C. ChenierMr. Kenny and Mrs. La

Juana G. ChenierMs. Evella M. ChretienMs. Nicolette D. ClarkMr. and Mrs. Ronald ClarkMr. Edward and Mrs. Jennifer ColbertMrs. Johnnie P. ColeMr. Rufus and Mrs. Daisy D. ColemanAtty. David L. Coleman, IIMrs. Doris C. ColemanMr. Milton ColemanMr. Ronnie C. and Mrs. Karen D. CollierMrs. Gloria CollinsMs. Consuela M. ColstonRev. and Mrs. Joseph M. Conrad, Jr.Mrs. Mary Hanshaw CooleyMs. Kora M. CooperMr. Milton J. and Mrs. Yvonne CoulonMr. James A. CousinMrs. Kimela W. Cox, Esq.Mrs. Brandi T. CraftMrs. Rose M. CraftMs. Donna K. CrawfordRev. David G. Cray, S.S.E.Mrs. Lynn S. CreanMr. Lloyd X. and Mrs. Hattie CreecyMs. Bonita M. CuillierMr. James L. CurrenceMs. Michelle L. CurryMr. Frank L. DaggsMrs. Yvonne M. DarensbourgMs. Bythelda M. DavisMs. Doris DavisMs. Janet M. DavisDr. Joseph W. DavisTenecQua M. Davis, Pharm. D.Mr. Keith A. and Mrs. Judy S. DawsonMs. Aleta De ClouetMrs. Alaine De MyersMr. Patrick G. DeanMs. Shelia M. DeboseMr. Keith E. DecayMs. Marianne DeGrangeMrs. Marilyn DegrasseMs. Tiffany T. DevereauxDr. Armond A. and Mrs. Pearl DevezinMr. Ronald O. Dews, Jr.Dr. Michael A. and Mrs.

Michelle DietrichMrs. Ann L. Dixon

Dr. Tonya R. DobbsMrs. Kathleen M. DoleyMr. Keith A. DoleyMrs. Jerry A. DomingueMr. Joseph A. DomingueMr. Thomas J. DonaldMrs. Sharon L. DonatoMrs. Ahdija C. DonattoMrs. Merilynn B. DonelonMrs. Toni White DouglasMrs. Audrey H. DuncanDr. Rochelle H. DunhamMr. Royce I. Duplessis, Esq.Mr. Emilo J. and Mrs.

Bernadine P. DupreMr. Wendell M. DupuyMrs. Karen E. DurandDr. Michelle R. EastonMr. and Mrs. Nathaniel L. EdmondMs. Ryane A. EdmondsMrs. Lona B. EdwardsMrs. Marion A. EllisMrs. Clida EllisonMr. Shakir E. EmelMr. Walter H. and Mrs. Joan L. EnnisMr. and Mrs. George EtienneMr. Kenneth EvansMr. Louis A. EvansMr. and Mrs. Andre S. FarveMrs. Elvera M. FeistRev. James Feltus, Jr.Ms. Myrtle W. FerrandeMr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Ferrouillet, Jr.Mr. William S. and Mrs. Dolores FischerMr. Lionel J. FleuryMs. Donielle Smith Flynn

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Honor Roll of DonorsMs. Natalie ForciaDr. Pamela Payne Foster

and Mr. Bill FosterMrs. Lynn Smith-FoxworthMs. Tijuana L. FreemanMs. Phyliss S. GainesMr. Frank W. and Mrs.

Elaine M. GardnerMrs. Rose H. GarmentMr. Wilfred G. GaspardMs. Kristin A. GatesMrs. Wendy M. GatlinSr. Reginald Gerdes, O.S.P.Mrs. Sharon Winder GexMrs. Barbara A. GibbonsMs. Brenda V. GibsonMrs. Genelle GibsonDr. Tamajah M. GibsonMr. Houston Gilliand, Jr.Mr. Merlin J. Gilyot, Sr.Mrs. Denise D. GivensMs. Felice J. GlapionMr. Michael GlapionMrs. Toni B. Vernon-GlasperMs. Sharrone M. GodfreyMrs. Gisele A. GoffDr. Rossie J. GomezMrs. Leora T. GonzalesMr. James H. GordonDr. Charles A. Gramlich and

Mrs. Mary R. GramlichMr. Henry A. Grant, Jr.Dr. Karen J. GrayMr. Troy D. Gray Sr.Drs. Dwight A. and Lynn

M. Bernal-GreenMr. and Mrs. Terence A. GreenMs. Jeffrey L. GreeneMr. and Mrs. Ron D. GrimmetteMrs. Gertrude HaganMrs. Ra’Nell A. Davis HaleMr. Brian G. Hall and Ms. Erica

E. Townsend-BellMr. Dwain L. HallMr. Joseph and Mrs. Katie HallMr. Leo Hall ,Jr.Natasha Fievre-Hamilton, M.D.Dr. William Hanks, Jr.Dr. Adrienne A. HansonMrs. Alverna J. HardenCol. Virgil M. Hardin, M.D.Mr. Ernest M. and Mrs.

Paulette P. HardingDr. Kim M. HardyMs. Kendra E. HarmonMr. Mart and Mrs. Arlene E. HarperMrs. Deidra R. HarperMrs. Imogene V. HarrellDr. Rekesha A. HarrellDr. Linda N. HarveyMs. Jenna R. HattonMrs. Etta L. HawkinsMs. Valencia HawkinsMr. Harold B. and Mrs.

Elaine Henderson

Mrs. Mary F. HenrySarita M. Henry, D.D.S.Mr. Bennett L. and Mrs. Nora HerreraVernora D. Hightower, M.D.Mr. Bruce A. HinesMr. Leonard E. HintonMs. Cam Tu HoMrs. Mary L. Shepard-HodgeMs. Teal A. HoldenMr. Jarred A. HonoraDr. Ebony R. HoskinsMr. and Mrs. William A. IngramDr. Tasha R. InnissMs. Avis J. JacksonMs. Ayanna U. JacksonMrs. Denise N. JacksonMrs. Ella P. JacksonMs. Jeanine A. JacksonMs. Keli D. JacksonMrs. Gwendolyn V. JeffersonMr. Larry E. JeffersonMs. Jacqueline JeffreyMs. Cassandra R. JenkinsMr. Murphy D. JenkinsElliot M. Jessie, M.D.Sheila Stiles Jewell, Ph.D.Dr. Clanford L. JohnsonMs. Esperanda K. JohnsonMr. Fred Johnson, Jr.Mr. Leon L. Johnson, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. JohnsonMs. Virginia M. JohnsonMr. George E. and Mrs. Patsie W. JonesMrs. Laverta C. JonesMrs. Marilyn W. JonesDr. Pamela G. JonesDr. Stella Pinkney JonesMrs. Terry Scott JonesMr. Albert E. Joseph, Jr.Mrs. Gina V. JoubertDr. Myrtly R. JoynerMrs. Marie JudgeMrs. Gwendolyn E. Ball-JulienMr. and Mrs. Samuel Jumpiere, IIIMr. and Mrs. Lionel J. JupiterMrs. Cosette West KaufmanMr. Todd G. KellerDr. Justin M. KellyMs. Paula M. KellyMs. Dalila E. KennedyMr. William S. KeyesMrs. Linda F. KeysMr. Earl F. and Mrs. Arlene S. KingMr. and Mrs. Larry L. KingMr. and Mrs. Rudy V. KingMr. John KirkMrs. Brenda Robinson LashleyMs. Dorothy M. LastrapesMrs. Eunice D. LearMs. Jennifer M. LearMr. Kenneth and Mrs. Edna LearyMr. and Mrs. Errol M. LecesneMr. Martin LecourMr. Clifton Lee

Ms. Nicole M. LeeMr. Adam K. Lemieux, Jr.Dr. DeShondra N. LeonardMr. Basil V. and Mrs. Emily M. LewisDr. Clarence S. and Mrs. Linda

J. Reddick-LewisMrs. Ella M. LewisMrs. Josie Y. LewisMr. Leo LewisMr. Livingstone T. Lewis, Jr.Mrs. Tamara H. LewisMrs. Makea B. Gadsden-LockeMr. Stanley P. LoganMr. and Mrs. Khristopher W. LoydMs. Anita W. LuiMs. Alma B. LyleMr. Brian P. MannMs. Kathleen M. ManuelMs. Lisa M. MargerumMs. Renee D. MarkhamMrs. Patricia W. MarshallMrs. Joyce M. MartellMrs. Rosary MartinMr. Vernon E. and Mrs. Sandra

Livsey-MartinMrs. Barbara F. MayMrs. Elswith C. MazinMr. Leon McClain, Jr.Mr. Corey D. McCrayMrs. Patricia L. McFarlinMrs. Rose B. McKendallMs. Bonnie McKennaMr. John E. and Mrs. Mary

M. McKinnonMs. Jacquelyn F. McMillanMr. Frank W. MerrickMrs. Linda A. MerrickDr. Tasha L. MerrittMs. Sharon A. Metoyer JonesMrs. Lorraine MillaudMrs. Rosalyn Y. Hopson-MilledgeMs. Anita J. MillerMrs. Lois F. MillsDr. Ida L. Rose-MizeMs. Linda T. MolezionMr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. MonetteMs. Margo N. MontgomeryMrs. Portia MontgomeryMs. Crystal N. MooreMr. and Mrs. Donnell MooreMrs. Emma Barnett MooreMrs. Jean S. Lang-MooreMr. Joseph H. MorganDr. Patricia D. MorrisMrs. Helen MorrisonMr. Dennis L. and Mrs. Shelia B. MotleyMrs. Parmalier D. MurphyMrs. Shirley A. Williams

Anderson-NapierMr. Donald R. Naylor, Jr., Esq.Dr. Ruth E. NealMr. Charles I. NeroMs. Gayle J. NewcombMr. Ventress S. NewportDr. Toi A. Olden

Mrs. Cozzetta Oliver-OmorodionMs. Alisa D. OrdunaMr. Michael D. OwensMr. Gregory and Mrs.

Roseanna F. PappionMs. Ann R. ParfaiteMs. Clarissa G. ParkerDr. Jarret R. PattonMrs. Lucille C. PayneMr. Wade J. and Mrs. Victoria Y. PearsonMs. Candyce M. Simpson-PecotMrs. Faye Williams PennyMr. Wilbur J. and Mrs. Hope PerezMr. Alejandro R. Perkins, Esq.

and Mrs. Dina G. PerkinsMs. Natalia PerryMs. Satira T. PerryMr. Steven B. PhungMr. Isaac PicouMr. Edward PierreMs. Thelma R. PiperMrs. Olga B. PlattMr. Edward H. and Mrs.

Ursula M. PollockMrs. Betty L. PorcheMrs. Lynda PrampinMr. Benjamin W. and Mrs.

Irma PrescottMs. Wanda L. PreussMr. Robert C. Price, Sr. and

Mrs. Elvina PriceMr. Eugene A. PriestleyMs. Lonique R. PritchettDr. Matthew Proctor, Jr.Mr. Clifford L. ProvostMr. Gregory A. and Mrs.

Stephanie W. PulleyMr. and Mrs. John P. QuinnDr. Julia Bell QuintMrs. and Mr. Marguerite M. QuintalDrs. Henry and Funmilayo RachalMrs. Stanislaus DePass RachalMrs. Glenda RankinMr. Bernard Rankins, Jr.Ms. Patric RayGeralynn M. Reine, M.D.Mr. James J. ReisingerMrs. Yvonne C. ReppsMs. Stacy T. ReynoldsMr. Thomas J. and Mrs. Clare

M. RhodemanMs. Debra M. RichardsonMr. Herbert J. and Mrs.

Tondia L. RichardsonMrs. Irene B. RichardsonDr. Sherril M. RieuxMrs. Marlene R. RitchMs. Juliet T. RobertsonMrs. Lisa W. Robertson, R.Ph.Mrs. Ellen D. Decou-RobinsonMs. Melody M. RobinsonMs. Candice M. RocheMr. Curley L. RogersMiss Anisha L. RousselDr. Norward and Mrs. Joan V. Roussell

Ms. Farrah M. RoybiskieMs. Sandra L. SailsMr. Leo P. Sam, Jr.Ms. Barbara SapenterDr. Marilyn D. SaulsburyMrs. Edita H. ScottMrs. Muriel E. SegreMr. Cephas and Mrs. Alma ShepardMr. Alphonse and Mrs.

Debra G. ShropshireMr. Chris E. and Mrs. Bridget

D. Williams-SimmonsDr. Julia K. SimmonsMs. Angela M. SimonMr. Sterling A. and Mrs.

Rosemary S. SimonMr. William D. Simon, Jr.Mr. James Singleton, Sr.Ms. Cathy J. SmileyMs. Cynthia C. SmithDonovan J. Smith, D.D.S.Mrs. Edith J. SmithMs. Sherrece R. SmithMs. Siobhan E. SmithMrs. Susan H. SmithMrs. Gia B. SoubletMr. Derrick T. SpearsMs. Antoinette SquareMrs. Wilhelmina A. StanleyMs. Roxanne M. SteeleDr. Margaret C. StewartMr. Anthony T. and Mrs.

Susan A. StewartDr. Camille StokesMs. Renay StovallDr. Louise Guenveur StreatDr. Doris J. Strode, R.Ph.Dr. Averell H. and Mrs. Tara M. SuttonMrs. Jeannette N. TancockMrs. Malika G. Millican-TatumMs. Ashley M. TaylorMr. Glendon TaylorMrs. Joann S. TaylorMrs. Joyce Guilbeau TaylorMr. Lawrence A. TaylorMs. Claudette L. TerryAngela M. W. Thanyachareon,

Attorney-at-LawMrs. Anne H. ThibodeauxMs. Alisa R. ThomasMr. Bonnie W. Thomas, Jr.Mrs. Shoneka Norwood ThomasMr. Melvin F. ThompsonMr. Trevor K. ThompsonMrs. Miriam G. TitusMr. Erroll C. TrouillierMrs. Iris TrouillierMrs. Gaynielle T. TroutmanMrs. Beverly P. TuckerShuana K. Tucker, Ph.D.Mrs. Elizabeth G. TurnerDr. Anisa Ssengoba-UboguDr. Elizabeth O. UnachukwuMs. Sandra VictorMr. Albert J. Victorianne, Jr.

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Contributors to ExcellenceMr. Shaun H. VincentMs. Latonia R. ViveretteDr. Kesha Walker and Mr.

Christopher WalkerDr. LaQuia A. WalkerMrs. Elaine M. WaltonMr. Dane B. WarrenDr. Blaine F. WashingtonDr. Edward R. and Mrs.

Shirley P. WashingtonMrs. Geraldine B. WashingtonMrs. Lee Anna WashingtonDr. Nina T. WashingtonMr. Richard J. WashingtonMrs. Sheila Blouin-WashingtonMr. William J. Washington IIMrs. Aleta C. WatersDrs. Marlon A. and Mialika WatkinsMr. and Mrs. Christopher L. WatsonMr. and Mrs. James A. Watts, Jr.Dr. Donald D. WeddingtonMrs. Sheneeta W. WhiteMs. Joyce M. WhitfieldDr. Henry and Mrs. Geralyn WickerMs. Jimmie C. WickhamMs. Miriam J. WilbonMrs. Alison R. Netter WilliamsMr. John B. and Mrs.

Antoinette WilliamsMs. Bristol M. WilliamsMrs. Inez D. WilliamsMrs. Johnnie Vickerstaff-WilliamsMrs. Mary T. WilliamsMr. Thomas H. and Mrs.

Eleanor S. WilliamsMrs. Joan WillisMrs. Muriel WilsonMr. Ellsworth A. and Mrs. Laura S. WiltzMr. Donald R. and Mrs. Claire F. WinderMrs. Vera WinstonDr. Adrian WoodsMr. Edgar H. Woods, Sr.Mrs. M. Wynetta S. WrightMrs. Bernice WyattMs. Qiona L. Young

Gifts of $1 - $99Mr. and Mrs. Reginald AlexMr. Willie J. AlexanderMr. Charles E. Amos, Jr.Dr. Blanche S. AndersonMrs. Linda L. AndersonMr. Carroll S. AntoineMs. Arlene A. AranhaMrs. Thais F. ArdoinMr. Joseph D. BabineauxMr. Curtis A. BahamMrs. Linda BaileyMr. Samuel J. BarnhartMs. Brandi C. BarreMiss Domonique M. BartleyMr. and Mrs. Kevin J. BatisteMr. Lonzie Beamon, Jr.Mrs. Dolores L. Bergquist-CoyéMrs. Ethel Bertrand

Mrs. Gloria Butler BeverlyMrs. Marie BierriaMr. Percy L. Bland, IIIMrs. Diane S. BlanksMs. Cherie D. BlueDr. Michelle Bell BoissiereMs. Tia N. BostickMr. Joseph Boucree and

Mrs. Sheila BoucreeMrs. Jean BoutteMr. Miller W. Boyd IIIMrs. Sonya L. BradfordMs. Dominique M. BramwellMr. Roy Breaux, Jr.Mrs. Dione M. Joseph-BreckenridgeMrs. Linda K. BrockMrs. Rayna M. BrooksMs. Christina M. BrownMr. Dwight A. Brown IIMr. William B. BroyardMr. and Mrs. C. J. BrumfieldMr. Christopher G. BuckleyMrs. Helena W. BurrellMr. Richard D. and Mrs.

Michele J. BusbyMr. Melvin K. ButlerMr. Willie J. Caffey Jr.Mrs. Alicia M. CantrellMrs. Clara P. CareyMs. Kimberly N. CarterMr. Raphael and Mrs. Inez

Hale-CassimereMr. Reginald M. ChandlerMs. Brenda R. ChapmanMr. Lucien S. and Mrs.

Deidre M.CharlotMr. Ronald G. ChenierMrs. Linda G. ChevisMr. and Mrs. Milton L. ChildsMs. Kristy N. ChilesMrs. Sarletha Ann ClarkMs. Geneva W. ColemanMs. Monica L. CollinsMr. Bruce F. and Mrs. Nancy B. CortezMrs. Janice K. CoseyMs. Tiera S. Coston, Esq.Mrs. Daisy CummingsMs. Alauna N. CurryMrs. Yauna Hopkins DaileyMrs. Elaine L. DaisMrs. Iris D. DavisMrs. Monica L. DavisMrs. Rhonda L. DavisMs. Tara A. DavisMr. Kenny J. DecayMr. William J. DevilleMs. Adonica J. DominoDr. Samuel DosumuMs. Carol J. DotsonMs. Druescellar P. DumasMrs. Harriet D. DuronsletMiss. Melissa M. EalemMrs. Stephanie A. EastonMrs. Karen S. EdwardsMr. Charles F. Eldridge

Dr. Dayna L. EllisonMrs. Clarissa EvansMrs. Karen V. EvansMs. Shirley E. EverettMs. Jana M. FleetMrs. Juanita R. FlemingMrs. Shelina D. FoderinghamMs. Maritza E. FordMr. Lionel J. ForstallMs. Whitney R. ForstallMs. Andrea D. FosterMs. Raven R. FosterMs. Ann FowlkesMs. Cortlandt Y. FranklinDr. Jacquelyn C. FranklinMs. Muriel F. FreemanMr. Derrick E. GaddisMs. Kaitlyn H. GaddisMr. and Mrs. Stanley B. GaddisMrs. Laquita D. GarnettMs. Terri L. GastonMr. Lloyd A. Gavion, Jr.Mr. Robert F. GibbsElder Peggy A. GibsonMr. Calvin and Mrs. Opaline K. GilliamMs. Merna M. GirgisMrs. A. Doris J. GoinsMr. Carl A. GordonMr. Ricardo K. GrayerMs. Anna L. GreenMs. Nicole M. GreenMr. Herman Grier, Jr.Ms. June R. GriffinMs. Katherine W. GrinsteadMs. Yvonne D. GuiceMs. Lesley T. GuyotMrs. Marjorie HamiltonMrs. Alyce G. King-HammonsMs. Vivian T. HanMr. Calvin and Mrs. Janet S. HarrellMs. Courtney N. HarrellMr. and Mrs. Reginald HarrisMrs. Olga HartmanMs. Willia M. HatterMs. Beverly A. HawkinsDr. Lindi Randall-HayesMrs. Patricia HeisserMs. Patrice E. HightowerDr. Sarita N. HitheMs. Courtney J. HixonMs. Andrea M. HodgeMs. Lauren C. HolcombMr. Henry L. and Mrs.

Vearnealure HollidayMs. Chakita R. HolmesMr. Sylvester HoseyMr. Lawrence C. HoustonMrs. Kristi G. HubbardMs. Kristal A. HugginsSr. Barbara Hughes, C.S.J.Ms. Priscilla E. HydellMs. Joi L. JacksonMrs. Robin K. Lewis-JacksonDr. Cornelius D. Jamison

Ms. Roseanna D. JessupMr. Bobby JohnsonMs. Brooke A. JohnsonMrs. Courtney B. JohnsonMrs. Evelyn L. JohnsonMr. Nathaniel JohnsonMrs. Agatha R. JonesMr. Herstyn B. JonesMs. Laurene S. JonesMs. Marsha M. JonesMs. Monique R. JonesMr. Robert L. Jones, Jr.Ms. Sherrill F. JonesMs. Tina M. JonesMrs. Le’Anza M. JordanMr. William P. Joseph, Jr.Mrs. Nannette C. KellerMs. Danielle L. KennebrewDr. Octavia M. KennedyMs. Sharon R. KennedyMs. Jazzmin L. KilgoreAtty. John H. Kitchings, Jr.Mrs. Jamie L. KnightMr. and Mrs. Troy A. Ladmirault, Sr.Dr. Adriene K. LambertMr. Nile C. LangMrs. Dionne H. LapeyrolerieMrs. Nellrose R. LaPierreMs. Alisha C. LaRocheMrs. Darrilyn T. LawrenceMrs. Carolyn LawsonMrs. Cynthia Sylvain-LearMrs. Veronica K. LedeauxMrs. Audrey S. LeeMrs. Cheryl LewisMs. Michelle A. Lherisse-SmithMrs. Mara Suarez-LopezMrs. and Mr. Tracy M. Lotten Mr. Rodney M. and Mrs. Nicole LouisMs. Harolyn G. LoweMs. Myrtle G. LucasMs. Chrystal R. LynnMrs. Ashleigh N. ManeyMr. Charles and Mrs. Verta M. MarMrs. LeNeshia R. MarkeyDr. Octavia A. McCallaMrs. Cynthia J. Pender McCarthyMs. Claire H. McDaniel, Esq.Mr. Alden J. and Mrs. Rhesa

O. McDonaldMr. Randall McHenrySr. Maryann P. McHugh, C.S.J.Mr. Kenneth P. MetoyerMrs. Ann Nell R. MillerMr. Harlin L. MillerMs. Angela N. MilliganMrs. Linda L. MiltonMrs. Dolores Lang-MoffettDr. Kristie Y. MooreMs. Delia C. MorganMs. Tiffany L. MorrisMrs. Gertrude L. MueckeMr. Edwin J. MuldrowMr. Anthony F. Mumfrey, Jr.

Ms. Shauntell D. MylesMs. Joanne M. NavarreDr. Constance B. NealeyMr. Christopher and Mrs.

Monica P. NelsonMs. Akia J. NevillsMr. Michael D. OlaiyaMrs. Aurelia H. OrrDr. Selika R. OwensMr. Cedric M. Palmer, Jr.Mrs. Gail M. Jenkins-ParkerMs. Andrea M. Lewis-ParkerMs. Joyclen R. ParkerMs. Shionka S. B. PattersonMs. Florastina L. PaytonMr. Logan H. PerkinsMr. John D. and Mrs. Almeda

Brookes PickardMrs. Jewell Cobb-PittsMr. George R. PlickMr. Rodrick E. PointsMr. Albert J. and Mrs.

Bernadette PorcheMrs. Christine J. PowellMrs. Janice Seiber PrattMrs. Barbara PrejeanMr. Leo D. and Mrs. Shirley PrevostMrs. Rachelle C. PrevostMs. Lori S. PriceMrs. Valerie M. PrierMrs. Cynthia D. Watkins-RamboMrs. Lisa A. Fernandez-RichardMrs. Dora J. RichardsonMs. Oneka Y. RichardsonMs. Gwendolyn A. RidgleyMiss Kelsey D. RileyMr. Herbert L. and Mrs.

Linda B. RobertsMs. Sonya L. RobertsMs. Rochelle A. RobicheauxDr. Candace E. RobinsonMrs. Carolyn E. RobinsonMs. Casey R. RobinsonMrs. Venus Childress RoperMrs. Melba H. RossMr. Frank S. SalarioMrs. Veshunn S. SanxtonMr. Gerald F. SchumacherMrs. Sandra C. ScottMs. Courtney B. ScrubbsMrs. Wanda SerinoMrs. Rita D. ShellingMatilda H. Shields, Pharm. D.Sr. Mary Rosita Shiosee, S.B.S.Ms. Ingrid N. SibleyMs. Ida SidneyDrs. Raegan J. Higgins-Siwatu

and Kamau O. SiwatuMr. John F. Smith, Jr.Ms. Kirsten E. SmithMr. Lamont A. SmithMs. Marie A. SonnierMs. Bertha SorapuruMs. Marguerite SpencerMrs. Ann J. St. Julien

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Honor Roll of DonorsMr. Philip Augustine Stelly, Jr.Mrs. Yvonne Davis StepterMrs. Vera D. StevensMs. Pauline S. StormsMr. and Mrs. Ronald J. StuartMrs. Damita T. Williams-SwansonMs. Courtney R. TafesseMrs. Monica P. TaylorDr. Myiesha D. TaylorMr. Robert and Mrs. Sybil TaylorMs. Adrienne C. TervalonDr. Richele T. TheodoreMr. Ruddley J. ThibodeauxMr. Andrew K. ThigpenMrs. Celeste Gunning ThomasMs. Gail L. ThomasMrs. Beverly ThompsonMrs. Carrisse D. ThompsonMr. Frederick Toca, Jr.Paul E. Toth, R.Ph.Ms. Carole L. TureaudMrs. Anne S. TurnbullMrs. Christina L. TurnerMrs. Marian L. TurnerMrs. Charmagne TurpeauMs. Stacy R. TylorMr. and Mrs. Godwin C. UmejiakuMs. Ana C. ValladaresMrs. Cynthia H. VanDamMrs. Jean A. Benjamin-Vappie, `73Ms. Ashley R. VarnadoMs. Deandrea V. VealMr. Louis A. Verret, Jr.Mr. Gerald A. Villavasso, Jr.Mrs. Trina S. VincentDr. John H. and Mrs. Carol A. WalkerMs. Juliana T. WalkerMrs. Rosemary G. WalkerMr. Lloyd H. and Mrs. Lonnie WallaceMr. Stephen M. and Mrs.

Christina M. WardMr. Otis WashingtonPhyllis E. Weaver, R.Ph.Mrs. Shirley V. WeaverMs. Cindy B. WestMr. Philip J. and Mrs. Carolyn

Wallace WhiteMrs. Judith WhittMs. Javon N. WickliffMrs. Alysia S. WilliamsMrs. Anita D. WilliamsMs. Ashley L. WilliamsDr. Daniel and Mrs. Christina

P. WilliamsMs. Ella T. WilliamsMrs. Gloria WilliamsMs. Greta D. WilliamsMr. Jerome L. Williams

Ms. Marie C. Williams, Esq.Dr. Rodrek E. Williams and

Mrs. Carlette WilliamsMrs. Sheila L. Irions-WilliamsMs. Vickie E. WilliamsMs. Carlene D. WilsonMrs. Rashun W. WilsonMs. Richleen E. WimberlyDr. Aurelia C. H. WoodMs. Terrianna D. WoodardMrs. Diane Bailey WoodsDr. Alison A. WrightMs. Kelly L. WrightDr. Charmaine YoungMs. Danielle M. YoungMr. Paul H. and Mrs. Lisa Young

2012 Dr. Norman C. Francis Benefit Concert Sponsors

Dr. Loren J. BlanchardThe Honorable Corinne

Claiborne BoggsMr. William T. and Mrs.

Elizabeth BostickMrs. Joyce B. BrossettMr. Brian M. and Mrs. Stacie G. BurnsMr. Johnny and Mrs. Shirley CrearMr. Keith A. DoleyMr. Bryan L. and Mrs.

Conchetta W. FultonDr. Rosalind Pijeuax HaleMr. Smith W. and Mrs.

Janice A. HowardMs. Felicia Y. LewisMrs. Sybil MorialMrs. Alice U. MurchisonMr. Darrel J. and Mrs. Shaun SaizanMr. Leo P. Sam, Jr.Ms. Joyce M. SandiferMs. Monica L. SmithDr. William and Mrs. Annie Belle TerrellMr. Trevor K. ThompsonMr. Perry and Mrs. Diane S. Tillman

Gifts of Artwork, Property or Other In-Kind Gift

Mr. H. J. BarrowMr. Alan Marcus GreenMr. Steve A. PrinceMrs. Dianne L. Roebuck

Honor Roll of Donors by Class

1940Mr. William S. KeyesMrs. Eunice D. LearMs. Bertha Sorapuru

1941Mrs. Olga B. PlattLieutenant Colonel Eldridge F. Williams

1942Mrs. Betty Mott ColesMrs. Nellrose R. LaPierre

1943Dr. Olympia BoucreeMrs. Melba Fortune’ MartinezDr. Louise Guenveur Streat

1944Mr. John H. BoucreeDr. Dorothy Lee Hawkins BrooksMrs. Audrey H. Duncan

1945Professor N. Wiley BrowneMrs. Ruth O. Gordon

1946Dr. Helen W. CarryRev. James Feltus, Jr.Mrs. Agatha R. JonesMrs. Veronica L. MitchellMr. William E. Pajaud, Sr.Mrs. Marguerite M. QuintalMrs. Muriel Wilson

1947Mrs. Harriet S. BrownMrs. Rose M. CraftMr. John FlemingMs. Natalie ForciaMrs. Alyce G. King-HammonsMrs. Elswith C. MazinMs. Cecelia V. MedleyMrs. Ethel S. RoaneMrs. Earline S. WilkersonMrs. Lorraine G. WilliamsMrs. Bernice Wyatt

1948Honorable Lois G. BronzMrs. Beverly B. BroyardMrs. Shirley G. BurtonMrs. Blanche M. FrancisMrs. Alverna J. HardenMrs. Laverta C. JonesMrs. Florence W. LeeMrs. Rose B. McKendall

Mr. Frank W. MerrickMrs. Parmalier D. MurphyMrs. Regina D. TatumMs. Adrienne C. TervalonMrs. Marian L. TurnerHenry S. Wicker, M.D.

1949Mrs. Lorraine AmosMrs. Ione Beck BertrandMr. Wilford I. BonnerMrs. Helena W. BurrellCharles P. Felton, M.D.Mrs. Ramona F. JupiterMrs. Betty L. PorcheMrs. Melba F. RobertsonMr. Robert H. SimmsMr. Edward SparrowMrs. Doris B. SullivanMrs. Geraldine B. WashingtonMrs. Vera WinstonMr. Joseph F. Zimmerman, Jr.

1950Dr. Blanche S. AndersonMr. Winston BurnsDr. Wilbur B. ClarkeMrs. Dolores L. Bergquist-Coye’Mrs. Pearl DevezinMrs. Margaret M. GloverMrs. Leora T. GonzalesMr. Bennett L. HerreraMs. Virginia M. JohnsonMr. Basil V. LewisMr. Bervis B. McBride, Jr.Mr. Wilbur J. PerezMr. Edward PierreDr. Mason C. ReddixMrs. Irene B. RichardsonMrs. Ann J. St. JulienMrs. Wilhelmina A. StanleyMrs. Beverly P. Tucker

1951Mrs. Margaret B. AdamsMr. Francis X. BarialMrs. Ethel BertrandWilliam H. Bland, M.D.Brigadier General Albert S. Bryant, Sr.Mrs. Marcella C. CollinsMs. Bythelda M. DavisMrs. Helen B. Drye (Estate Of)Mr. Louis A. EvansDr. Jesse F. GoodwinMr. Leo Hall, Jr.Mrs. Janet S. HarrellMr. Henry L. HollidayMrs. Vearnealure HollidayMr. R. George JacksonMr. Murphy D. JenkinsMr. Ned R. Kennedy, Jr.Dr. Octavia M. KennedyMrs. Lois E. LeblancMrs. Gloria W. MalletMrs. Joyce M. MartellMrs. Helen Morrison

Mrs. Vera W. RobertMr. William D. Simon, Jr.Robert L. Simpson, R.Ph.Mr. James Singleton, Sr.Mr. Albert J. TaylorDr. Edward R. WashingtonMr. John D. Webster

1952Mr. Dudley G. AuzenneMrs. Beverly A. BroussardMs. Mercedese BroussardMr. Arthur L. Burton, Jr.Mr. Floyd F. FergusonDr. Norman C. FrancisMr. William HarrisMrs. Ronee HawkinsMrs. Mary F. HenryMrs. Ruby N. HillMr. Fred Johnson, Jr.Ms. Harolyn G. LoweMr. Merritt P. MarksMrs. Elouise Conant MartinMrs. Sybil MorialMr. Frank T. PennMr. Rudolph R. PrioleauMr. Roy J. Pugh (Estate)Mrs. Ann M. RawlesMr. Renald J. RichardMr. Leo P. Sam, Jr.Mrs. Muriel E. SegreMrs. Vera D. StevensMr. Albert J. ThomasMrs. Lorraine ThomasMr. Elias J. WilliamsMrs. Ruth N. Wilson

1953Mrs. Consuella M. BroussardMr. Stanley J. BrueMrs. Lorraine M. ButlerMs. Helen E. CastenellMrs. Sue P. ChandlerMrs. Myrtle R. DavisMrs. Verlie R. DeCayMrs. Judith G. JohnsonTilden Le Melle, Ph.D.Mr. Halvan J. LieteauMr. Andrew A. MalletMrs. Gloria MonconduitMr. Solis MonconduitDr. James J. PerryMrs. Claire M. RhodemanMr. Gordon B. SandersMr. Elmore J. SeraileDr. Eunice W. SmithMrs. Kara M. SmithMs. Estelle M. WilliamsDr. Everett J. Williams

1954Mrs. Lydia S. AdamsMr. Willie J. AlexanderMrs. Shirley AllenMrs. Marie BierriaMr. Edmund C. Broussard

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Contributors to ExcellenceMrs. Aloha M. CollinsMr. Lionel J. FleuryMrs. Elaine M. GardnerMrs. Leona GibbsMrs. Jetta HarrisMr. Edward J. LangMr. Philip T. LastrapesMrs. Josie Y. LewisMrs. Mercaline LewisMrs. Jean S. Lang-MooreMrs. Barbara PrejeanMr. Benjamin W. Prescott, Jr.Mrs. Helen J. RachalMrs. Dora J. RichardsonDr. Charles J. RussellMr. John F. Smith, Jr.Mr. Ronald J. StuartMrs. Germaine G. VavasseurMrs. Shirley P. WashingtonMr. Willie J. WhisenhuntMrs. Joyce C. WilliamsMrs. Melva B. Williams

1955Mrs. Gloria Butler BeverlySr. Doris U. Blum, S.B.S.Mr. Joseph L. Charbonnet, Jr.Mrs. Neola Lewis ClarkeMrs. Jerry A. DomingueMr. Vidal C. EastonMrs. Mamie L. FeffieMrs. A. Doris J. GoinsCol. Virgil M. Hardin, M.D.Mrs. Gaylene W. HarrisMrs. Gwendolyn V. JeffersonMr. George E. JonesMr. Albert E. Joseph, Jr.Mrs. Dionne H. LapeyrolerieMrs. Mary J. Hadnott-MimsDr. Constance B. NealeyMrs. Catherine L. PainiaDr. Roland A. PattilloMrs. Ursula M. PollockMr. Leo D. Prevost, Sr.Mr. Thomas J. Rhodeman, Sr.Mr. McLouis RobinetMr. Laurence J. SmithMrs. Blanche D. StewartMrs. Carrisse D. ThompsonMrs. Sylvia H. TureaudMr. Albert J. Victorianne, Jr.Mr. Hemson Zenon

1956Mrs. Dorothy W. BainesMr. Wiley C. Baines, Jr.Mrs. Carolyn K. BowmanMrs. Lily W. BrunswickMrs. Mary Kiper CampMs. Mildred T. CaroMrs. Betty J. CasemMr. Marino H. CasemMrs. Doris C. ColemanMr. Edward R. Dalferes, Jr.Dr. Beverly B. Dupre

Mrs. Marion A. EvansMrs. Dolores L. FischerMr. William S. FischerMrs. Mildred Young GardnerMr. Calvin GilliamMr. Nathaniel JohnsonMrs. Dorothy M. LabatMrs. Marie G. LangDr. Roy MarreroMrs. Ethel B. MartinDr. Lawrence V. McKendellMrs. Lorraine MillaudMr. Eugene H. Mills, Jr.Dr. Mildred W. OlleeMrs. Nina H. PayneMrs. Stanislaus DePass RachalMrs. Louise J. SonnierDr. Leslie P. TheardDr. Lowell P. TheardMr. Edward S. ThomasMs. Margaret A. Zimmerman

1957Mrs. Ruby A. AgeMr. George L. Allen, IIMrs. Lois AlugasMs. Mary G. AuzenneMs. Germaine P. BazzleMrs. Iris G. BillingerMr. Wilbert F. BillingerMr. Alexander R. Brumfield, Jr.Mrs. Clementine B. CagerMr. Erskine A. CartwrightMrs. Shirley M. CelestineMr. Ronald G. ChenierMr. Johnny CrearMrs. Lona B. EdwardsMrs. Betty S. EtienneMr. Lionel J. ForstallMr. Francis P. GonzalesMrs. Mary S. GonzalesMrs. Marlene GonzalzlesMs. Beverly W. GrantMr. Willie Green, Jr.Mr. Richard D. HarrisonMrs. Joyce M. Guillion HarteMrs. Melazie JacobsMrs. Margaret JohnsonMrs. Marilyn W. JonesMrs. Marie JudgeMrs. Shirley M. JudgeMrs. Patricia KimbroughMr. John KirkMs. Dorothy M. LastrapesMr. Leo LewisMr. Manuel P. LlorensMr. Alvin J. Martin, Sr.Mr. Gilbert A. MathieuMr. Joseph F. MetoyerMrs. Aurelia H. OrrMs. Patricia A. PajaudDr. James A. PaschalMrs. Christine J. PowellDr. William Powell, Sr.Dr. Matthew Proctor, Jr.

Dr. Dorothy Pugh, RPh.Mr. Gaylord RaymondMr. Anthony G. Sceau, Jr.Mrs. Ruth V. SchlaterMrs. Edith J. SmithMr. John Andrew SmithMr. Henry L. Stewart IIIMr. Alexander Tureaud, Jr.Mrs. Fay F. TureaudMrs. Melba M. WaddellMr. J. Ronald WeberMrs. Anita D. WilliamsMrs. Antoinette WilliamsMrs. Gloria WilliamsDr. Harold T. WilsonMrs. Marian Wilson

1958Mr. James A. AlsandorMr. Billy G. AmbroseDr. Herbert V. Baptiste, Sr.Dr. Stanley A. Boucree, Sr.Mrs. Jean BrooksMrs. Yvonne CoulonMr. Merlin J. Gilyot, Sr.Mr. Norman K. GuenoMr. Ernest M. HardingMrs. Elvira D. HenryMr. Sterling J. Henry, Sr.Mrs. Ella P. JacksonMrs. Maxine Berteaux-JacksonMr. Earl F. KingMr. Lionel B. LabeaudMrs. Edna LearyMr. Stanley P. LoganMr. Johnny McCrayMr. Sherril M. NixonMr. Isaac PicouMr. James M. Powell, Jr.Mr. James R. PowellMrs. Irma PrescottMrs. Melba H. RossMrs. Ann StuartMrs. Anne S. TurnbullMrs. Elizabeth G. TurnerMrs. Hilda C. WilliamsMrs. Joan WillisMr. Edgar H. Woods, Sr.

1959Mrs. Carole B. AlarconMr. Carl A. Blouin, Sr.Mrs. Jean BoutteMrs. Marie M. BoydDr. Sylvester J. BryanMr. Calvin P. CasmierMr. Marion J. CoseyMrs. Catherine E. CottlesMr. Milton J. Coulon, Sr.Mrs. Lorraine Sigue DayDr. Armond A. DevezinMrs. Ann L. DixonMr. Joseph A. DomingueMrs. Clida EllisonMr. Walter H. Ennis, III

Mrs. Barbara K. EvansMr. James T. Houston, Jr.Ms. Mamie R. JohnsonMrs. Ruth E. KennedyDr. Joseph A. LabatMr. Clifton LeeMr. Beverly LlorensDr. Peter LouisMrs. Ursula MerrickMrs. Portia MontgomeryMrs. Lillian Polk NashMrs. Annie F. RamseyMrs. Lurylene J. RaymondDr. Alden H. Reine, Sr.Mrs. Marlene R. RitchMurray J. Saucier, P.T.Mrs. Rosemary S. SimonMr. Lionel A. Smith, Sr.Mr. Glendon TaylorMrs. Iris TrouillierMrs. Constance M. WilliamsMr. Ellsworth A. WiltzMrs. M. Wynetta S. Wright

1960Mr. Joseph D. BabineauxAtty. John M. Blanchard, Sr.Mr. Lloyd X. CreecyMr. George EtienneMrs. Rose H. GarmentMrs. Gwendolyn B. GuillmetteMrs. Joy A. JosephMr. Robert L. LarkinMrs. Shirley Frazier LarkinMs. Alma B. LyleMrs. Charmaine L. MarreroMrs. Helen McKendellDr. Earl D. Mitchell, Jr.Mrs. Sandra A. MonroeMs. Dianne R. PajaudDr. Julia Bell QuintDr. Solomon L. Riley, Jr.Ms. Barbara SapenterMr. Westley SholesMs. Carole L. TureaudMr. Louis A. Verret ,Jr.Mrs. Marsha WashingtonMrs. Eleanor S. WilliamsMr. Thomas H. WilliamsDr. Charmaine Young

1961Mr. Edward C. AndersonMr. Curtis A. BahamMr. Joseph BoucreeMrs. Sheila BoucreeMrs. Dolores J. ClarkMr. Thomas J. DonaldMr. Kenneth EvansMr. Verbie C. FlorenceMs. Julie S. GriffinMrs. Marjorie HamiltonMr. John C. HolmesMr. Charles A. HonoreMr. Sylvester Hosey

Ms. Hyacinth H. HutchinsonDr. Justin M. KellyDr. Lester A. LeeDr. George J. McKenna, IIIMrs. Shirley A. Williams

Anderson-NapierMr. Wellington T. PittsMr. Robert C. Price, Sr.Mr. Clarence W. RollersonMrs. Joan V. RoussellMrs. Lois M. RouxDr. Vincent J. RouxMr. Leslie G. SudburyMrs. Jeannette N. TancockMrs. Annie-Belle W. TerrellDr. William Terrell, Jr.Mrs. Beverly ThompsonMrs. Etta TrickseyMr. Otis WashingtonMr. Clarence L. WhiteMs. Jimmie C. WickhamMrs. Mary T. Williams

1962Ms. Brenda J. AugustMrs. Bobbie B. AndersonMrs. Aurelia B. ArceneauxMrs. Catherine W. ArnaudMr. Armand L. Bertrand, Jr.Mr. Richard BosemanMrs. Gloria CollinsRev. Joseph M. Conrad, Jr.Mrs. Marilyn DegrasseMrs. Doris T. DejoieMrs. Marguerite Rey FlorentMrs. Myra P. FrostMrs. Dianne GainesMrs. Barbara A. GibbonsMr. Michael J. GourrierDr. Adrienne A. HansonMrs. Bonita B. HarrisMrs. Anna S. HarrisonMrs. Wanda Bazile HewittSr. Barbara Hughes C.S.J.Mrs. Serena J. HunterMr. Jack Hurry, Jr.Mrs. Barbara B. JacksonMrs. Evelyn L. JohnsonMr. Theodore J. JonesMrs. Arlette C. LabostrieMrs. Gloria LarcheMrs. Eleanor M. LeakMrs. Abbie LeCesneMr. Errol M. LecesneMrs. Carolyn M. LeeMrs. Leslie I. LeeMrs. Linda A. MerrickMrs. Lucille C. PayneMrs. Beverly A. Bouligny PowellMrs. Lynda PrampinMs. Wanda L. PreussMrs. Lynne K. RaphaelMrs. Wanda SerinoMr. Lawrence A. TaylorMrs. Sydonia E. Davis-Taylor

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Honor Roll of DonorsMrs. Theresa W. ThreetMrs. Evangeline H. TierneyDr. Frederick M. Toca, Sr.Mr. James O. WadleyDr. Donald D. WeddingtonMr. King S. WellsMrs. Carolyn Ross Wilson

1963Mrs. Barbara F. MayCarolyn Brown Block-Arnelle, Ph.D.Mrs. Mabel F. BaileyMrs. Diane S. BlanksMrs. Joycelyn L. BurnettMr. Joseph H. CarstarphenMrs. Joan ClarkDr. Joseph W. DavisMrs. Barbara C. DuheMrs. Marion A. EllisMr. Joseph HallMrs. Carolyn LawsonMs. Veronica A. MaloneMrs. Myrna R. MalveauxPatricia D. Morris, Ph.D.Mrs. Elise T. NichollsMs. Ann R. ParfaiteMr. George R. PlickMrs. Sondra C. ReineMrs. Lila RileyMr. Herbert L. Roberts, Jr.Mrs. Olivia A. TocaCynthia B. Vernon, Ph.D.Mrs. Inez D. WilliamsMrs. Johnnie Vickerstaff-Williams

1964Mrs. Johnnie P. ColeMrs. Nancy B. CortezMrs. Elaine L. DaisMrs. Elvera M. FeistDr. Paul R. GoodwinMrs. Nicole F. HardinMrs. Imogene V. HarrellMrs. Janice R. HowardMr. Smith W. Howard, Jr.Sheila Stiles Jewell, Ph.D.Mrs. Darrilyn T. LawrenceMrs. Yvette MonetteMrs. Anna Rita Smith ScottMr. Sterling A. SimonMrs. Yvonne Narcisse Watts

1965Mr. Joseph L. AllisonTommy E. Bowman, D.D.S.Mrs. Cheryl B. BroussardMr. Edward J. BroussardDr. Arthur C. ColemanMrs. Sarah ColemanMr. Frank L. DaggsMrs. Janice A. DevilleAtty. William H. Harris, Jr.Mr. Albert J. PorcheMrs. Sandra M. PrampinMr. Errol J. SimmonsMrs. Shirley V. Weaver

Ms. Joyce M. Whitfield

1966Mrs. Verta M. MarMs. Lora L. AntoineMrs. Joyce B. BrossettMs. Phyliss S. GainesMr. Wilfred G. GaspardMrs. Louaunne W. GilyotMrs. Elaine HendersonMr. John P. HoggattMrs. Lynn Julien- HoggattMrs. Linda L. MiltonMrs. Glenda RankinMrs. Charlotte H. WootenMrs. Winifred D. Wright

1967Mrs. Kanika U. AjanakuMrs. Anna BacheminMrs. Diane Verrett BynumMr. Edward Cherrie, Jr.Lt. Cdr. Thomas E. DeanMrs. Bernadine P. DupreMs. Myrtle W. FerrandeMrs. Carol Gaudin GaignardMr. Robert F. GibbsMrs. Genelle GibsonMrs. Connie C. GoodlyMr. Harold B. HendersonMs. Barbara J. HicksMr. William “Butch” M. Holmes, Jr.Mr. William A. IngramMrs. Cosette West KaufmanMr. Larry L. KingMrs. Linda L. KingMr. Rudy V. KingMr. Jerrol LarrieuDr. Myra M. LewisMs. Kathleen M. ManuelMrs. Rosary MartinMs. Brendolyn M. McKennaMrs. Elodie R. MurrayMs. Frances ParkerErrol J. Quintal, Sr., M.D.Mrs. Chalita B. RobinsonMrs. Marlene C. RobinsonMr. Charles L. ShafferMrs. Anne H. ThibodeauxMr. Alvin T. Wilkins, Jr.Mrs. Janice WilkinsMrs. Sandra J. ZimmermanMr. X. Kembo Zunzanyika

1968Archie Andrews, Ph.D.Mr. Kenneth W. BoydMr. Robert BrownMr. William B. BroyardMr. Bernard L. Bynum, Jr.Mrs. Lolita V. CherrieMr. James L. CurrenceMrs. Yvonne M. DarensbourgMrs. Iris D. DavisMr. Keith A. DoleyAgnes Donahue, D.D.S., MSD, MPH

Dr. Jacquelyn C. FranklinMr. Louis C. GaignardMs. Brenda V. GibsonMr. James D. GuidryMrs. Janice Heard-GuidryDr. Alfred J. Guillaume, Jr.Mrs. Sandra F. GuilloryMrs. Andrea Taylor-HarrisMr. Reginald HarrisMrs. Patricia HeisserMr. Theodore W. JohnsonMr. Samuel Jumpiere, IIIMrs. Philomena D. LawsonMrs. Pearl Algere-LonianDr. Marie V. McDemmondAtty. Dwight D. MurrayMrs. Faye Williams PennyMr. John P. QuinnDr. Fred J. Sambrone, Jr.Mrs. Annetta M. WalkerMrs. Janice Labeaud Wash

1969Mr. Carroll S. AntoineMrs. Mary C. BeaubienMr. Wayne J. BenjaminMr. Kenneth J. BroussardMrs. Olivia M. BroussardMr. Lester A. Caliste, Jr.Ms. Barbara J. CarmonMr. Frederick J. CarterMrs. Joyce J. CarterMrs. Inez Hale-CassimereMrs. Lynn S. CreanMr. William J. DevilleMr. Edgar R. Edwards, Sr.Mr. Charles F. EldridgeMr. James ElmoreMr. Michael GlapionDr. Rosalind Pijeuax HaleDr. William Hanks, Jr.Mrs. Virginia T. HardyMrs. Tommiette IngramMrs. Isabelle McCantsDr. Ruth E. NealMrs. Monica P. NelsonMr. Wayman Powell IIIMrs. Yvonne C. ReppsMrs. Charlene W. RobinsMs. Paula T. SaizanMr. Calvin S. TregreMs. Paulette W. WagnerMrs. Cassandre K. WallaceMr. Lloyd H. Wallace, Jr.Mr. Dane B. WarrenMrs. Karen DeGrange Watkins

1970Mr. Clarence M. Allen, Jr.Mrs. Linda L. AndersonMrs. Anatalie W. BacheminDr. Ann R. BarbreMrs. Romona BaudyMs. Camillia B. BellMrs. Gilda D. Boyd

Deacon Larry L. CalvinMs. Brenda R. ChapmanMr. Tomy B. ChennatMrs. Dedra L. Gourdine-DavisMr. Carroll L. FrankMr. Lloyd A. Gavion, Jr.Mrs. Olga HartmanMrs. Le’Anza M. JordanDr. Myrtly R. JoynerMr. Charles Kennedy, Jr., CFPMrs. Ella M. LewisMrs. Rhesa O. McDonaldDr. Jill E. McGovern Mr. Hubert J. Morton, Esq.Mrs. Cynthia D. Watkins-RamboHerbert J. Richardson, Jr., P.D.Mrs. Rosemary G. WalkerMrs. Lonnie WallaceMr. Richard J. WashingtonMrs. Gwendolyn H. WhitnerValerie P. Wilson, Ph.D.

1971Rev. Kenneth J. BrownMrs. Willie P. ChaffersMrs. Alva ChaseMrs. Jennifer ColbertMr. Patrick G. DeanMrs. Kathleen M. DoleyMr. Victor A. Dubuclet, III, J.D.Mr. Claude ElmoreMs. Cecilia A. GolsonMr. James H. GordonMs. Jacqueline JeffreyMrs. Elaine K. JohnsonMs. Sherrill F. JonesMr. Livingstone T. Lewis, Jr.Mr. John E. McKinnon, Jr.Mrs. Lois F. MillsMs. Linda T. MolezionMr. Joseph H. MorganMr. Darrel J. Saizan, Jr.Mrs. Alma M. ShepardMs. Antoinette SquareMrs. Rilma ThibodeauxMrs. Carolyn ThomasMr. Perry Tillman, IIIMrs. Judith Whitt

1972Mr. William S. Allen, Jr.Mr. Charles E. AndersonMrs. Rita BoskentLt. Cdr. Andre’ Le Gras Boutte’Ms. De Etra BranchMr. Michael P. BreaudMr. Terence C. BrownDr. Dianna Mosley-BurnsMrs. Fannie L. Bush, RPhDr. Lynette S. CauseyMr. James A. CousinMrs. Daisy CummingsMr. Douglas CunninghamMrs. Yauna Hopkins DaileyMr. Ronnie Davis

Mrs. Sharon L. DonatoDr. Ronald DorrisMr. Emilo J. DupreMrs. Karen S. EdwardsMrs. Cheryl B. ElmoreMrs. Clarissa EvansMr. Ronald C. Guidry, Sr.Mr. Nelson J. Jean, IIIMrs. Ruth C. JeanMr. Leon L. Johnson, Jr.Dr. Orien D. JosephMs. Justina M. LafitteMs. Ruth C. McGeeMr. L. J. Melton, IIIMs. Sharon A. Metoyer JonesMrs. Linda G. NarcisseMrs. Stephanie R. NavarreMr. Gregory PappionMrs. Roseanna F. PappionMs. Juliet T. RobertsonMrs. Ellen D. Decou-RobinsonMr. Herbert J. Thomas, Jr.Mrs. Nellie ThomasMr. Gerard M. VictorMrs. Carolyn W. WhiteMr. Philip J. White, Jr.Mrs. Diane Bailey Woods

1973Capt. Eugenia Foster Adams, Ret.Mrs. Joline AllenMrs. Linda BaileyMr. Irvin C. BlackburnMrs. Wanda M. BlackburnMrs. Rayna M. BrooksDr. Bobby BurkesMs. Ann P. CarterDr. Ponjola ConeyMr. Alvin S. DeloachMr. Nathaniel L. EdmondDr. Coleridge T. Franklin, Jr.Mrs. Toni B. Vernon-GlasperMs. Josephine R. GrierMrs. Ra’Nell A. Davis HaleMr. George E. JohnsonMrs. Shirley F. LabbeMrs. Cynthia Sylvain-LearMr. John H. LeeMrs. Cheryl LewisMs. Myrtle G. LucasMr. Vernon E. Martin, Jr.Mrs. Carolyn J. Davis-McLainMrs. Gail MeltonMrs. Ann Nell R. MillerMrs. Avis Sinegal MooreDr. James W. MooreMr. Johnny S. NarcisseMs. Joyclen R. ParkerMs. Debra M. RichardsonMr. Curley L. RogersMs. Marguerite SpencerMrs. Yvonne Davis StepterSr. Patricia Suchalski, S.B.S.Mr. Melvin F. ThompsonMr. Erroll C. Trouillier

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Contributors to ExcellenceMrs. Jean A. Benjamin-VappieMrs. Christina M. Ward

1974Mrs. Thais F. ArdoinDr. Gwendolyn C. CatchingsMs. Doris DavisMrs. Monica L. DavisMs. Druescellar P. DumasElder Peggy A. GibsonMr. Larry L. IslesMr. Bobby JohnsonMrs. Michaelle B. JonesMr. Martin LecourMr. Adam K. Lemieux, Jr.Dr. David R. MillerMr. Chester W. MitchellMrs. Alice U. MurchisonMr. Michael D. OwensMr. Alvin R. StylesMrs. Lee Anna Washington

1975Mr. Wilbert C. Antoine, Jr., CPAMr. Ronald ClarkMr. Milton ColemanMs. Janet M. DavisMrs. Judy Saizan DawsonMr. Wendell M. DupuyMrs. Christine A. EdmondDonzell Floyd, R.Ph.Mr. Henry J. Glover, Sr.Mr. Henry A. Grant, Jr.Mrs. Vivian Broussard GuilloryMr. Lionel Hampton (Estate)Ernest W. Jackson, D.M.D.Ms. Shellie JeanDr. Jennifer C. Allen JohnsonMr. Leroy LabbeMrs. Veronica K. LedeauxDr. Karen R. LewisMrs. Lonnie LewisMr. Kenneth C. MarchandMrs. Jo Ann McCulloughRev. John L. McCulloughMrs. Patricia L. McFarlinMrs. Shelia B. MotleyMs. Belinda W. RodgersMrs. Denise T. ScottMr. Cephas ShepardMr. Ruddley J. Thibodeaux

1976Mr. John Q. AdamsMs. Denise B. BarbarinDr. Kenneth G. Boutte, Sr.Mrs. Linda G. ChevisMr. Ronnie C. Collier, Sr.Mr. Keith A. DawsonMrs. Gail M. Carter-DennisMrs. Denise M. FalgoutMr. Melvin GainesDr. Dwight A. GreenMrs. Wanda HowardMr. Percy JohnsonMrs. Dianne Jupiter

Mr. Lionel J. JupiterMs. Paula M. KellyThe Honorable Moon LandrieuMrs. Janet ManegoDr. Ambrose M. Martin, IIIMrs. Linda Pye QuintalSr. Mary Rosita Shiosee, S.B.S.Mrs. Debra G. ShropshireDoris J. Strode, R.Ph.Mrs. Joyce Guilbeau TaylorMr. Larry E. ThomasMs. Sandra VictorDr. Michael G. WhiteMs. Vickie E. Williams

1977Mrs. Carla D. Gibson BakerMs. Donzella BarthelemyMrs. Evelyn Lawrence-BenjaminMs. Bonnita BooneMrs. Joycelyn Lindsey-ButlerMr. Melvin K. ButlerMr. Benjamin E. CannonMr. Lucien S. Charlot, Jr.Mrs. Mary Hanshaw CooleyMs. Bonita M. CuillierMrs. Adrienne A. Davis, Esq.Ms. Shelia M. DeboseMr. Gary M. DeGrangeMr. Darrell M. DupuyMr. Cedric J. FalgoutDr. Gerald E. FarmerMrs. Lisa Epps-FarmerMr. Anthony L. FrancisMrs. Barbara W. Walker-FranklinMrs. Judith Smith HamiltonMrs. Pennye M. Dawkins-HamiltonMrs. Patricia R. Reynard-HightowerMs. Priscilla E. HydellMr. Harry E. Johnson, Sr., Esq.Ms. Juanita JonesMrs. Gwendolyn E. Ball-JulienMs. Sharon R. KennedyMr. John C. LemelleMrs. Manya C. LouisMs. Ivy E. MathieuMrs. Cynthia J. Pender McCarthyMr. Dwight R. McGheeMrs. Sheila Cureaux-McGheeDr. Gwenesta B. MeltonMrs. Rosalyn Y. Hopson-MilledgeMr. Harlin L. MillerMrs. Dolores Lang-MoffettDr. Kenneth E. NixonCol. Gregory PhillipsMrs. Jewell Cobb-PittsMr. David E. PowellMr. Clifford L. ProvostMrs. Stephanie M. Waddell-PulleyMr. Darryl E. RousonMrs. Edita H. ScottMs. Angela M. SimonMr. Philip Augustine Stelly , Jr.Mrs. Gertrude Perkins TaylorMs. Vanessa M. Vavasseur

Dr. John WareMrs. Sheila Blouin-Washington

1978Dr. Sanders Wofford AndersonDr. Theodore G. Atkinson, IIIMrs. Cheryl W. BoykinsMr. Darryl R. BoykinsMalcolm Broussard, RPh.Mr. Brian M. BurnsMs. Julie C. ChenierMrs. Kathleen K. DeGrangeMrs. Veronica FarveMr. Carl A. GordonMrs. Melanie B. HollandMrs. Kristi G. HubbardMs. Andrea L. JacksonMr. Charles I. NeroTondia L. Richardson, Pharm D.Ms. Sandra L. SailsMrs. Petrinella Sowell

1979Dr. Troy L. BaldwinMrs. Clara P. CareyDr. Lorena S. ChicoyeMr. Keith E. DecayMrs. Merilynn B. DonelonMr. Daniel R. DriverMrs. Sharon Winder GexMr. Linus A. IgbokweMrs. Sherrie B. LittlejohnMs. Adrianne P. MitchellGeralynn M. Reine, M.D.Mr. James J. ReisingerMrs. Shaun R. SaizanMs. Joyce M. SandiferMs. Marie A. SonnierMrs. Tara M. SuttonMrs. Elaine M. Walton

1980Ms. Bernadette M. AugustMr. Henry C. Alexander, IIIMrs. Talita A. AllisonMr. Jay D. AronowitzMs. Stacey M. BastianMr. Randy C. BellizanMr. Robert M. Brooks IIMr. Willie J. Caffey Jr.Mrs. Rhonda L. DavisMs. Adonica J. DominoMrs. Harriet D. DuronsletMr. Byron V. DuvallMs. Charmagne M. EadyMrs. Janice M. FlorentMr. Herman Grier, Jr.Mrs.Terralene T. IgbokweMs. Sarah A. JonesDr. Mary L. Gauthier-LewisMrs. Joycelyn A. Bigard-LylesMr. Geoffrey T. MarshallMr. Henry L. MitchellMrs. Cynthia Ball NixonMrs. Almeda PickardMrs. Vickie L. Powell M.S.

Ms. Patric RayDr. Tanya M. RobinsonMr. Kevin M. SaberreMr. Randall SchexnayderMr. Wayne A. Steele, Sr.Ms. Gail L. ThomasPhyllis E. Weaver, R.Ph.Mr. Jerome L. Williams

1981Mr. Joseph D. AnteeDr. Walton M. ByrnesMs. Geneva W. ColemanMrs. Karen E. DurandMr. John L. Finley IIIDr. Pamela Payne FosterMr. Derrick E. GaddisMrs. Gertrude HaganMr. Bruce A. HinesMr. Larry E. JeffersonMr. Thomas A. LeeMrs. Victoria Y. Granger-PearsonMr. Bernard Rankins, Jr.Mrs. Melonie A. Coleman-RichardMs. Wanda M. RipollMrs. Johnetta McMillan-RoysterMs. Cathy J. SmileyDr. John H. WalkerMs. Sharon J. Zealey

1982Mr. Timothy J. AdamsMs. Paula M. BoldsMs. Leslie M. BourgeoisKaye Y. Adams-Browne, D.D.S.Mrs. Dana Holden CampbellMr. Michael D. CampbellMr. Terrence M. ColemanMr. Donald C. CollinsMrs. Savitra A. CollinsMs. Consuela M. ColstonMr. Kenny J. DecayMs. Marianne DeGrangeMs. Carol J. DotsonMrs. Toni White DouglasDr. Rochelle H. DunhamMr. Kelvin P. EstersMr. Bryan L. FultonMs. Luella E. GombakoDr. Mark A. GreenMs. Yvonne D. GuiceMr. Vaughan M. HarrisMrs. Etta L. HawkinsMs. Valencia HawkinsMrs. Mary L. Shepard-HodgeMs. Avis J. JacksonJudge Brian A. JacksonMrs. Denise N. JacksonPlas T. James, M.D.Atty. John H. Kitchings, Jr.Mrs. Cheryl D. LacabeMs. Alisha C. LaRocheMrs. Jacqueline A. MabeceMrs. Rhonda J. Marshall, RPh.Dr. Gerilyn A. Metoyer

Ms. Angela N. MilliganMs. Clarissa G. ParkerMrs. Gail M. Jenkins-ParkerMrs. Valerie M. PrierMrs. Lisa A. Fernandez-RichardMs. Erica L. SandersMrs. Veshunn S. SanxtonMrs. and Mr. Susan A. StewartMs. Renay StovallMr. Stanley S. StraussMrs. Audrey Pinera-TannerMrs. Crystal Jones TaylorMrs. Gaynielle T. TroutmanMr. Gregory J. WendlingDr. DeLisa T. Williams

1983Dr. John S. Adams, Sr.Dr. Marion L. Carroll IIIAtty. David L. Coleman, IIMs. Terri L. GastonMr. Norman G. GobertDr. Jarvis B. JacobsDr. Pamela G. JonesMrs. Lisa L. McClainMrs. Emma Barnett MooreDr. Glenn L. MorganJudith Alexander Nash, M.D.Mrs. Kaye L. RollandMrs. Joann S. TaylorMrs. Monica P. TaylorMs. Ella T. Williams

1984Dr. Michael AdelekeMs. Arlene A. AranhaDr. Loren J. BlanchardMrs. Elizabeth BostickMr. Joseph A. Brooks, Jr.Mr. Brent A. CooperMr. Andre S. FarveMrs. Lynn Smith-FoxworthMrs. Shirley P. GrigsbyMs. Beverly A. HawkinsMrs. Robin K. Lewis-JacksonMrs. Nannette C. KellerTreva A. Lee, Ph.D.Ms. Angela H. MisshoreMs. Gwendolyn A. RidgleyDr. Sherril M. Rieux, M.D.Mrs. Kamala RimmeyRear Admiral (Ret.)

Stephen W. RochonDr. Dereck J. RovarisDr. Monica O. WattsDr. Michon Wyche

1985Mrs. Dionne G. BarnumMs. Christina M. BrownDr. Evita G. BynumDr. Vivian D. CampbellMrs. Kimela W. Cox, Esq.Mrs. Janice A. DupuyDr. Holly Bastian-FrancisMrs. Conchetta W. Fulton

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Mrs. Denise D. GivensDr. Rossie J. GomezDr. Anna I. HeisserMr. Todd G. KellerMrs. Linda F. KeysMrs. Tanya M. MooreMrs. Janice Seiber PrattMrs. Rita D. ShellingDr. Chanda R. SimpsonMr. Kevin J. SmithMrs. Susan H. SmithMs. Joan UlmerMrs. Trina S. Vincent

1986Dr. Michelle Bell BoissiereMrs. Darrilyn P. BroussardMs. Ursula M. BrownMrs. Michele J. BusbyMs. Judy K. CaldwellMrs. Janice M. Knight-CooperMs. Donna K. CrawfordMs. Shirley E. EverettMs. Ann FowlkesMs. Veronica L. HarrisonMrs. Terry Scott JonesMs. Phyllis C. King (Estate)Mrs. Andrea C. LoydMr. Kenneth W. LoydMrs. Patricia W. MarshallMr. Randall McHenryMs. Bonnie McKennaMr. Marvin N. MilesMrs. Ann J. MitchellDr. Howard J. RaphaelMrs. Ruby F. RobinsonMr. Howard Rollins, Jr.Dr. Rachel Baranco-StrawnMs. Claudette L. Terry

1987Dr. Cabrini S. MarchMs. Beverly K. AddisonBelinda B. Alexander, M.D.Mr. Charles A. BoudreauxMs. Elease M. BradfordMrs. Dione M. Joseph-BreckenridgeMs. Felicia M. BroussardMrs. Alicia M. CantrellTracy M. Crear, D.D.S.Dr. Carla G. GayleMr. Troy D. Gray, Sr.Mr. Trent S. HeisserMr. Everett P. JacobsDr. Jennifer H. JacobsMr. Gerard P. JohnsonDerrick D. Jones, M.D.Marlah H. Mardis ,M.D.Dr. Christopher MarreroMr. Shelvin L. MooreMs. Dianthia L. PatrickMr. Eugene A. PriestleyMrs. Damita T. Williams-SwansonDr. Richele T. TheodoreMrs. Penny T. Victorian

Mr. Jon G. WilliamsDr. Clarice A. WimberlyMs. Verna Yancy

1988Dr. Monica L. Sinegal-AnigboguMrs. Monica B. BennettMr. John L. Bovastro, Jr.Mr. Reginald M. ChandlerMrs. La Juana Gauff ChenierMr. Milton L. ChildsMs. Evella M. ChretienDr. Ingenue F. CobbinahMs. Aleta De ClouetDr. Samuel DosumuMr. Stanley B. GaddisMrs. Arlene Caitone-HarperMrs. Deidra R. HarperJennifer L. Lapeyrolerie, M.D.Mrs. Brenda Robinson LashleyMr. Thomas MabeceMrs. Angela D. MooreRev. Jeffery M. Ott, OPMs. Andrea M. Lewis-ParkerDr. Jacques P. PascalMrs. Lisa C. PorterDr. Paula R. RhodesGeoffrey G. Selvage, Pharm D.Donovan J. Smith, D.D.S.Mr. Robert Taylor, Jr.

1989Ms. Debbie BissettMrs. Alaine De MyersMrs. Michelle G. GobertMr. Terence A. GreenMrs. Tereasa A. GrimmetteVernora D. Hightower, M.D.Dr. Mark A. JamisonMs. Cassandra R. JenkinsMr. Marc V. KennedyMrs. Audrey S. LeeMs. Michelle A. Lherisse-SmithDr. Huey P. Madison, IIMs. Lisa M. MargerumMr. Donnell MooreMr. Ventress S. NewportMrs. Katherine T. NicolayMrs. Lisa Nicholls RipollMrs. Donna S. RobinsonAngela M.W. Thanyachareon, Esq.Mrs. Miriam G. TitusPaul E. Toth, R.Ph.Dr. Elizabeth O. UnachukwuMr. Paul J. WaddellDr. Rodrek E. WilliamsMrs. Sheila L. Irions-Williams

1990Mr. Reginald AlexLt. Col. Augustine S. ArunaMr. Lyndon J. BarroisMr. David L. BellDr. Nichole M. Bauknight-BolesMs. Vivian W. BoutteOuida M. Collins, M.D.

Mr. Houston Gilliand, Jr.Mrs. Gisele A. GoffMr. Dwain L. HallMr. Lawrence C. HoustonMs. Joan G. JohnsonDr. Georgette A. KhalilMr. Troy A. Ladmirault, Sr.Dr. Lance C. LaMotteMs. Tanya L. LombardMs. Anita J. MillerDr. Vuyisile T. NkomoMs. Candyce M. Simpson-PecotMrs. Linda B. RobertsDeidra T. Rondeno, D.D.S., P.C.Mrs. Alana A. Sarrazin, RPh.Matilda H. Shields, Pharm. D.Dr. Odessa K. SpragginsDr. David A. TravillionShuana K. Tucker, Ph.D.Mr. Patrick A. VictorianMs. Miriam J. Wilbon

1991Ms. Greer T. AdamsMrs. Lynelle Payne BatisteMrs. Sonya L. BradfordMs. Andrea D. FosterMs. Tijuana L. FreemanMrs. Roxanne M. GreenMs. Jeanine A. JacksonDr. Kimberly Hardy LaMotteDr. Clarence S. Lewis, Jr.Mr. Randy G. McKee, Esq.Dr. Nicole A. PadmoreDr. Sonya F. White-PorterMs. Raina T. SullivanMr. Trevor K. ThompsonMr. Frederick Toca, Jr.Mrs. Markitta J. TravillionMrs. Karen M. WhitfieldMr. Roderick L. WhitfieldMs. Greta D. WilliamsDr. Adrian Woods

1992Mrs. Nedra A. AlcornJaneen R. Azare, Ph.D.Ms. Achontyrausi Y. BellMrs. Aissatou A. Sidime-BlantonThe Honorable Corinne

Claiborne BoggsDr. Yvonne C. Collins, M.D.Mrs. Heidi L. DanielsMs. Tunicia Giron DeloneyDr. Sabrina M. Echols-ElliottDr. Kathryn L. ElmoreMs. Maritza E. FordMrs. Wendy M. GatlinMs. Anna L. GreenMs. June R. GriffinMr. Ron D. GrimmetteMs. Katherine W. GrinsteadMrs. Donna Clark HallSarita M. Henry, D.D.S.Mr. Dannton C. Jackson

Marilyn Jones, M.D.Ms. Tina M. JonesRegina R. Whitfield Kekessi, M.D., MPHMrs. Linda J. Reddick-LewisMrs. Tracy M. LottenMr. Khristopher W. LoydLisa T. Gibson-McKee, M.D.Mrs. Gertrude L. MueckeMr. Edwin J. MuldrowMs. Joanne M. NavarreMrs. Dawn Marie Montgomery-OtisMr. Larry D. PerkinsMs. Melody M. RobinsonMr. Frank S. SalarioDr. Marilyn D. SaulsburyDr. Donna L. ScottDr. Gregory L. ShannonMs. Ida SidneyMs. Cynthia C. SmithMr. Derrick T. SpearsMrs. Charmagne TurpeauMr. Godwin C. Umejiaku

1993Dr. Rondall E. AllenMr. Charles E. Amos, Jr.Mr. Allister D. ArnoldMrs. Reneathia P. BakerMr. Keith T. Barker, M.S.Dr. Jhan Doughty BerryMr. Percy L. Bland, IIIMr. Randall N. BosemanMr. Omar H. BucknerMr. Robert E. Burnette, Jr.Ms. Cintrella K. CarterMrs. Lynette A. Dupuy-DukesDr. Michelle R. EastonMr. David Elliott IIIMrs. Karen V. EvansMs. Donielle Smith FlynnMr. N. Sundiata Haley, Esq.Dr. Rachel Davis-HaleyMs. Willia M. HatterDr. Lindi Randall-HayesDr. Tasha R. InnissMs. Keli D. JacksonPatrice P. Jean, Ph.D.Mrs. Leontyne Parks JonesDr. Eric G. KlineMrs. Shauntell R. KlineMs. Kristen R. LabatMs. Jennifer M. LearMs. Felicia Y. LewisDr. Willie L. LewisMrs. Nicole LouisMr. Christopher A. Moore, R.Ph.Ms. Delia C. MorganMs. Lori S. PriceEvelyn V. Pryor, M.D.Ms. Sonya L. RobertsMrs. Lisa W. Robertson ,R.Ph.Mrs. Gia B. SoubletMs. Stacy E. StepneyGay M. Story, M.D.

Mrs. Malika G. Millican-TatumMr. Bonnie W. Thomas, Jr.Mrs. Marilyn A. VanDergriffMs. Latonia R. ViveretteMr. William J. Washington IIMrs. Alison R. Netter WilliamsMs. Marie C. Williams, Esq.Mrs. Tracee Massey-WilliamsMs. Carlene D. WilsonMr. Paul H. Young

1994Dr. Katrice A. AlbertDr. Tonja R. AustinDr. Anthony L. BucklesMrs. Sarletha Ann ClarkMs. Tiera S. Coston, Esq.Mrs. Ultra R. FredericksMrs. Lolita T. GrantMrs. Melissa Smith HaleyMrs. Martha HarrisMr. Charles HunterDr. John H. Jackson, IVMs. Alisa D. OrdunaMr. Rodrick E. PointsMrs. Sandra C. ScottMr. Andrew K. ThigpenMrs. Shoneka Norwood ThomasMrs. Voris N. VigeeDr. Chequita S. Williams, M.D.

1995Ms. Antoinette M. BannisterDr. Nicole E. Mourillon-BrownMr. Cherraenza J. BrumfieldMs. Allassia Y. BurnsMs. Michelle L. CurryColette M. Dominique, M.D.Mr. Alvin J. Ferrouillet, Jr.Kendra L. Forbes, Pharm. D.Dr. Otis Gowdy, Jr.Dr. Karen J. GrayMr. Okyeame Haley, Esq.Dr. Kim M. HardyMs. Kendra E. HarmonDr. Jazmine A. HarrisDr. Sarita N. HitheMr. Allen C. MillerDr. Ida L. Rose-MizeDawud A. Muhaimin, D.D.S.Ms. Devereaux L. NollieDr. Jarret R. PattonMr. Duan L. PierceMrs. Rachelle C. PrevostMs. Kimberly M. ReeseMiss Anisha L. RousselReginald O. Salter, D.D.S.Ms. Claricia J. ShepherdMr. Chris E. SimmonsMrs. Demetria F. SloanMr. Lamont A. SmithMs. Alisa R. ThomasMrs. Kendra Woodard TircuitDr. Carlos J. VitalDr. Karla Lewis Vital

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Dr. Alison A. WrightMrs. Lisa Abrams Young

1996Mr. Langston S. AdamsMr. Richard A. ButlerMs. LaKeeta H. CampbellDr. Stephanie Carmicle-DavisDr. Michael A. DietrichMrs. Cher D. FerrouilletMrs. Laquita D. GarnettMs. Felice J. GlapionMrs. Kimberlee Coleman HendersonMs. Dalila E. KennedyMr. Alden J. LabordeMs. Renee D. MarkhamMr. Corey D. McCraySr. Maryann P. McHugh, C.S.J.Mrs. Mary M. McKinnonMs. Jacquelyn F. McMillanDr. Tasha L. MerrittMrs. Imani D. MillerMr. Donald R. Naylor, Jr., Esq.Mr. Steven B. PhungMr. Gerald F. SchumacherDr. Bridget D. Williams-SimmonsDr. Camille StokesDr. Myiesha D. TaylorDr. Roderick O. ThorntonMr. James B. TillmanDr. Anisa Ssengoba-UboguMrs. Aleta C. WatersDr. Marlon A. WatkinsDr. Janel Bailey WheelerDr. Krystene W. Woodard

1997Mrs. Kathleen Dorsey BellowDr. Thaddeus A. BlueMr. Raymond A. BrownMs. Danielle S. BurrellMs. Michelle W. CarterMrs. Pamela D. CellumRev. David G. Cray, S.S.E.Mrs. Gayturnera G. CroomDr. Shasa T. B. DabnerMs. Sharrone M. GodfreyMrs. Dionne DeBose-HamptonTanyanika Douglas-Holland, M.D.Mr. Terrance L. HughesDr. Clanford L. JohnsonMrs. Tameka A. Mitchell-ClemonsDr. Willyetta B. MitchellDr. Kristie Y. MooreMr. Anthony F. Mumfrey, Jr.Ms. Gayle J. NewcombMr. Cedric M. Palmer, Jr.Ms. Stacy T. ReynoldsMs. Juval O. ScottMs. DaRhonda M. SheardMr. Dennis N. Sigur, Jr.Dr. Julia K. SimmonsMs. Sherrece R. SmithMr. Timothy M. StuartDr. Nicole C. Thompson

Dr. Trevonne M. ThompsonDr. Kesha L. WalkerMrs. Alysia S. WilliamsMrs. Rashun W. Wilson

1998Dr. Monica E. BaldridgeDr. Johnny L. Bennett, Jr.Mr. Miller W. Boyd, IIIDr. Anika Bell BridgewaterDr. Nitasha L. BurneyCharlette M. Cain, DVMMrs. Demetria G. CastonMs. Kora M. CooperMs. Tiffany T. DevereauxMr. Ronald O. Dews, Jr.Dr. Kelly O. ElmoreLaReesa M. Ferdinand, M.D.Natasha Fievre, M.D.Dr. Pheophilus H. GloverMr. Ricardo K. GrayerMs. Gladys HamptonMs. Jenna R. Hatton-CobbDr. Ebony R. HoskinsMs. Joi L. JacksonElliot M. Jessie, M.D.Mrs. Latasha M. JohnsonDr. Lamont R. JonesMrs. Gina V. JoubertDr. Courtney A. LandryMs. Anita W. LuiMr. Leon McClain, Jr.Mr. Corey J. MitchellDr. Adela’ M. NarcisseMrs. Cozzetta Oliver-OmorodionMs. Natalia PerryDr. Steven T. PlayerDr. Derek J. RobinsonMs. Farrah M. RoybiskieDr. Royshanda C. Smith, M.D.Dr. Margaret C. StewartDr. LaQuia A. WalkerAtty. Angele T. WhiteMrs. Sheneeta W. White

1999Mrs. Denikka L. Hull-BlackmonDr. Kimberly M. BushMs. Monita J. ChambersDr. Tonya R. DobbsDr. Stacey L. FolsePortia M. Harris, M.D.Ms. Cam Tu HoMs. Kristal A. HugginsMrs. Mara Suarez-LopezMs. Florastina L. PaytonMr. Alejandro R. Perkins, Esq.Ms. Satira T. PerryDr. Celeste O. Newsom-PlayerMs. Rochelle A. RobicheauxMrs. Sheila B. SimmonsDr. Alessandra D. ThompsonJoAnn E. Warrick, M.D.Mr. Starsky D. WilsonMrs. Claire F. Winder

2000Dr. Angele J. ArthurDr. Tyeshia V. BabineauxMs. Brandi C. BarreMrs. Abolanle Nike BlueDr. Samira L. BrownMrs. Janice K. CoseyDr. Tamajah M. GibsonMrs. Nicole D. Marchand GoldenMrs. Mary R. GramlichMr. Brian G. HallDr. Kenneth D. HartwillMrs. Kuiana M. JamesDr. Lakeisha D. MarshMs. Tyra OrdoneDr. Emile J. PierreMs. Lonique R. PritchettMs. Candice M. RocheDr. Jamelah A. TerryMr. Gerald A. Villavasso, Jr.Ms. Bristol M. WilliamsDr. Lashonda L. WilliamsMs. Mishanda L. Williams

2001Ms. Erica E. Townsend-BellMr. Alvin Blackmon, IIIMs. Tiffany A. BoothMr. Shane M. BrunoMr. Christopher G. BuckleyMs. Crystal S. BurleyMs. Kimberly N. CarterMrs. Daisy D. ColemanTenecQua M. Davis, Pharm. D.Ms. Ryane A. EdmondsDr. Dayna L. EllisonMr. Larry Ferdinand, Jr.Ms. Jeffrey L. GreeneDr. Linda N. HarveyJonathan A. Johnson, M.D., MBADr. Poonam KukrejaMrs. Dina G. PerkinsDrs. Henry Rachal, IIIDr. Candace E. RobinsonMrs. Venus Childress RoperMs. Brandi A. SinkfieldMr. Jimson O. SmithMr. Michael B. SmithMs. Katrina L. TaylorMr. Shaun H. VincentDr. LaToya R. WalkerDr. Blaine F. WashingtonMrs. Christina P. Williams

2002Dr. Brian G. AshfordMs. Jean BabineauxMs. Tia N. BostickMrs. Linda K. BrockDr. Christie L. ClaytonDr. George E. ClaytonMs. LaTedra M. CollinsMrs. Stephanie A. EastonMs. Sonni P. ElliottMrs. Juanita R. Fleming

Brandy M. Gallien, M.D.Mr. Ian P. HeisserMr. Leonard E. HintonMs. Teal A. HoldenMrs. Courtney B. JohnsonMr. Binh H. LeMrs. Tamara H. LewisDr. Quinisha K. LoganMs. Chrystal R. LynnDr. Karwin McCainMs. Thelma R. PiperMs. Oneka Y. RichardsonMs. Ingrid N. SibleyDr. Raegan J. Higgins-SiwatuMs. Siobhan E. SmithMrs. Christina L. TurnerDr. Wallisa T. VaughnMr. Ronald C. VigeeMr. Christopher W. VincentDr. Nina T. WashingtonMr. Christopher L. WatsonMs. Cindy B. WestMs. Narreinar P. WilliamsMrs. LaToya S. WilsonMs. Qiona L. Young

2003Mr. Joshua J. BabineauxMr. Dwight A. Brown IIDr. Yasmin K. BrownKristy M. Brumfield, Ph.D.Mrs. Typhanie Jasper ButlerDr. Jason G. CavalierMs. Alauna N. CurryMs. Whitney R. ForstallMs. Muriel F. FreemanMs. Lesley T. GuyotMs. Chakita R. HolmesMrs. Erica N. HoustonMr. William P. Joseph Jr.Ms. Margo N. MontgomeryMr. Vernon M. Myers, IIDr. Toi A. OldenDr. Selika R. OwensMrs. Myla Reese PoreeMs. Keira N. ScanksDr. Melissa D. SmithMs. Tinh T. TrinhMrs. Cynthia H. VanDam

2004Ms. Adrienne P. BecnelMrs. April R. Noble-BrooksMrs. Kenya T. CampbellMs. Nicolette D. ClarkMrs. Ahdija C. DonattoMr. Royce I. Duplessis, Esq.Ms. LaRhonda A. EasonDr. Cornelius D. JamisonMs. Marsha M. JonesDr. Adriene K. LambertMr. Brian P. MannDr. Octavia A. McCallaMs. Claire H. McDaniel, Esq.

Mr. Kenneth P. MetoyerMs. Courtney B. ScrubbsMs. Javon N. Wickliff

2005Mrs. Shelina D. FoderinghamMs. Ayanna U. JacksonMs. Nicole M. LeeDr. Marnetta P. MalveauxMrs. Ashleigh N. ManeyMs. Stacy R. Tylor

2006Ms. Sara A. Al-DahirMrs. Brandi T. CraftMr. Shakir E. EmelMs. Laurene S. JonesMs. Mia R. RobinsMs. Roxanne M. SteeleMs. Courtney R. TafesseMs. Ashley M. Taylor

2007Ms. Acrealle AndersonMs. Cortlandt Y. FranklinMs. Kristin A. GatesMs. Lovie F. LewisMs. Crystal N. MooreMs. Christian S. TaplinMrs. Celeste Gunning ThomasDr. Aurelia C. H. Wood

2008Ms. Megan R. BossierMs. Tara A. DavisDr. Rekesha A. HarrellDr. DeShondra N. LeonardMrs. Makea B. Gadsden-LockeMs. Ashley N. Scioneaux

2009Heather E. Olivier Aaron, PharmDMs. Donna BrazileDr. Kisha M. GantMs. Courtney J. HixonMs. Esperanda K. JohnsonMrs. Jamie L. KnightMs. Shauntell D. MylesMrs. Pauline Cash-SmithMs. Juliana T. WalkerMs. Davida E. YarbroughMs. Danielle M. Young

2010Mr. Dave BartholomewMs. Dominique M. BramwellMr. Jarred A. HonoraMrs. LeNeshia R. MarkeyMs. Akia J. NevillsMr Logan H. PerkinsMs. Amanda C. Williams

2011Mr. Samuel J. BarnhartMs. Pauline S. Storms

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Honor Roll of Donors2012Ms. Domonique M. BartleyMr. Lonzie Beamon ,Jr.Ms. Cherie D. BlueMs. Monica L. CollinsMs.. Melissa M. EalemMs. Jana M. FleetMs. Raven R. FosterMs. Kaitlyn H. GaddisMs. Merna M. GirgisMs. Nicole M. GreenMs. Vivian T. HanMs. Courtney N. HarrellMs. Patrice E. HightowerMs. Andrea M. HodgeMs. Lauren C. HolcombMs. Roseanna D. JessupMs. Brooke A. JohnsonMr. Herstyn B. JonesMs. Monique R. JonesMr. Robert L. Jones Jr.Ms. Danielle L. KennebrewMs. Jazzmin L. KilgoreMr. Nile C. LangMs. Tiffany L. MorrisMr. Michael D. OlaiyaMs. Shionka S. B. PattersonMs. Kelsey D. RileyMrs. Carolyn E. RobinsonMs. Casey R. RobinsonMs. Kirsten E. SmithMs. Ana C. ValladaresMs. Ashley R. VarnadoMs. Deandrea V. VealMs. Ashley L. WilliamsMs. Richleen E. WimberlyMs. Terrianna D. WoodardMs. Kelly L. Wright

CorporationsGifts of $10,000

or more3MAT&T LouisianaBarnes and Noble Booksellers, Inc.BP America, Inc.Capital One Services, Inc.Concourse Ventures, Inc.Entergy CorporationLandis Construction Company, LLCLiberty Bank & Trust CompanyMc H & N Management Co., Inc.New Orleans Public Facility

Management, Inc.Procter & Gamble Co., Inc.System Application &

Technologies, Inc.The Demo Diva DemolitionThe Hertz Investment GroupThe Times-Picayune

Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999ING Life Insurance & Annuity CompanyManning Architects, APACMetro Disposal, Inc.Scott Management Team, Inc.Sodexo, Inc.Textron Inc.Textron Matching Gift ProgramWisestaff LLC

Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999American Honda Motor Company, Inc.AT&T CorporationBlue Plate Lofts, LLCBlueCross BlueShield of LouisianaCrumb Engineering, LLCDynMcDermott Petroleum

Operations CompanyEconomical Janitorial Supplies, Inc.Eustis Insurance & BenefitsFirst NBC BankGillis, Ellis & Baker, Inc.Humana, Inc.Jani King Gulf Coast RegionLivers Construction, Inc.Louisiana Lottery CorporationMicrosoft CorporationPeoples Health NetworkServpro of the SeacoastShell Oil Company Matching

Gifts ProgramSiemens Power GenerationThe Scholarship Foundation

- Lockheed MartinVeolia TransportationLandmark Consulting, LLC

Gifts of $1,000 - $2,499ABSD Properties-5, LLCBank of America Charitable Gift FundCamp, Dresser & McKee, Inc.Comerica BankDivision 9, LLCDuplain W. Rhodes Funeral Homes, Inc.Ecolab, Inc.Expert Reviews, Inc.Generations HallJack and Jill of America, Inc.

New Orleans ChapterSEEDCOToca Enterprises, Ltd.Westside PharmacySullivan Psychiatric Services, LLC

Gifts of $500 - $999A LA Carte Specialty FoodsBruno & TervalonChevronTexaco CorporationGlobal Parking Systems-TXJCH Development, LLCMcDonald’s Restaurant # 4968Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner

& Smith, Inc.New York Life Insurance CompanyStudents in Free EnterpriseThe Personnel Consulting Group

Gifts of $250 - $499Adams & Reese, LLPAll State Protective ServiceAssociated Office SystemsCapital One BankDavid Tours, Inc.Gibbs ConstructionHall Builders, Inc.Honeywell International

Charity MatchingMona’s Accents Florist & Gifts Co.Multitech Office Machines, Inc.Northshore Discount Pharmacy, Inc.Peter A. Mayer Advertising, Inc.Pine Grove Asset Management, LLCRaytheonThomas Pharmacy Gardiner Center, LLCTIAA-CREFVolkert, Inc.

Gifts of $100 - $249Aetna Foundation, Inc.Alternative TeesAltria Group, Inc.Crescent Title, LLCDynaceptsGulf Coast Bank & Trust CompanyHardy Chiropractic Center, LLCHarrah’s New Orleans Casino & HotelHookfin Termite and Pest

Control Co., Inc.JPMorgan Chase BankMacy’s, Inc.Metro Periodontics, LLCOtis Elevator CompanyRenaissance Charitable

Foundation, Inc.River Way, LLCSean M. Bruno Certified

Public AccountantsSeedco Financial Services, Inc.Signs NowSt. Bernard Battered Women’s

Program, Inc.Strong Films, LLC IIThe Law Offices of John S.

Williams, LLCUrban League of Greater New OrleansWalker & Walker RealtyWoodward Design+BuildLBJ Marketing, Inc.

Gifts of $1 - $99Acrown Realty Group, LLCDynasty Jewelry & Watches, Inc.Home Depot, Inc.Jefferson Volunteers for Family

and Community, Inc.Professional Business ServicesThe Hawthorne Agency Inc.The Law Office of Langston

Scott Adams

2012 Dr. Norman C. Francis Benefit Concert Sponsor

Adams & Reese, LLPAll State Protective ServiceAssociated Office SystemsBarnes and Noble Booksellers, Inc.BlueCross BlueShield of LouisianaBonne Terre LandscapesBP America, Inc.Bruno & TervalonCapital One BankCrescent Title, LLCCrumb Engineering, LLCEntergy CorporationEustis Insurance & BenefitsFirst NBC BankGibbs ConstructionGillis, Ellis & Baker, Inc.Global Parking Systems-TXGulf Coast Bank & Trust CompanyHall Builders, Inc.Harrah’s New Orleans Casino & HotelHookfin Termite and Pest

Control Co., Inc.Humana, Inc.ING Life Insurance & Annuity CompanyLandis Construction Company, LLCLiberty Bank & Trust CompanyLivers Construction, Inc.Louisiana Lottery CorporationLouisiana Weekly Publishing CompanyManning Architects, APACMetro Disposal, Inc.Otis Elevator CompanyPeoples Health NetworkPeter A. Mayer Advertising, Inc.Printers Wholesale GroupScott Management Team, Inc.Sean M. Bruno Certified

Public AccountantsSeedco Financial Services, Inc.Siemens Power GenerationSigns NowSodexo, Inc.The Demo Diva DemolitionThe Kennedy Financial GroupTIAA-CREFUrban League of Greater New OrleansVeolia TransportationVolkert, Inc.Woodward Design+BuildWVUE-TV/BOUNCE TV/FOX 8Landmark Consulting, LLCDavid Tours, Inc.Pine Grove Asset Management, LLCLBJ Marketing, Inc.

Gifts of Artwork, Property or Other In-Kind Gift

Antoine’s RestaurantAudubon Nature InstituteBig Shirley’s of New OrleansHyatt Regency ChicagoLouisiana Weekly Publishing CompanyNew Orleans Downtown Marriott

at the Convention CenterSmoke-N-Spice, LLC On-Site CateringWVUE-TV/BOUNCE TV/FOX 8A Tisket A Tasket Book StoreBienville House HotelBodhisaattva Tea SpaBourbon Orleans HotelCafe DegasCentre Stage School of DanceCrescent City Express Car DetailDooky Chase RestaurantJessi Curl HaircareKim Walsh PhotographyMignon Faget, LTDMixed Chicks HaircareMr. B’s BistroMuriel’s Jackson SquareNew Orleans Jazz OrchestraNew Orleans Museum of ArtNew Orleans Steamboat CompanyOne on One Day SpaPalm Court Jazz Cafe, Inc.Ringletts Hair SalonSpring BoutiqueStella Jones GallerySucre`The National WWII MuseumThe Roosevelt New OrleansThe Silver ManUSA TravelAmistad Research CenterHilton New Orleans/ St. Charles AvenueJW Marriott New Orleans

FoundationsGifts of $10,000 or moreAndrew W. Mellon FoundationBP Foundation, Inc.Edward G. Schlieder Educational

FoundationExxonMobil FoundationFidelity Investments

Charitable Gift FundGoldring Family FoundationHoward Hughes Medical InstituteMerck Company FoundationPatrick F. Taylor FoundationThe Greater New Orleans FoundationThe Jaeger FoundationThe James R. Moffett

Family FoundationThe Lettie Pate Whitehead

Foundation, Inc.The Reily FoundationThe Teagle Foundation, Inc.

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Contributors to ExcellenceGifts of $5,000 - $9,999Intel CorporationLumina Foundation for EducationPeter J. Frenkel Foundation, Inc.Scholarship Foundation

of New OrleansThe Catholic FoundationThe Ddora FoundationThe Schott Foundation for

Public EducationThe Vanguard Charitable

Endowment Program

Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999Coca-Cola Foundation

Matching Gifts ProgramGeorges Lurcy Charitable and

Educational TrustGlaxoSmithKline FoundationIBMPfizer FoundationState Farm Companies Foundation

Gifts of $1,000 - $2,499General Electric CompanyGNO-ABO Charitable and

Education FoundationNACDS FoundationThe Community Foundation for

The National Capital RegionThe Thomas W. Bean FoundationWeil-Bohn FoundationWells Fargo Foundation Educational

Matching Gift Program

Gifts of $500 - $999California Community FoundationFreeport-McMoran Copper

& Gold FoundationThe Bank of AmericaThe James S. Kemper FoundationUnited Way/Greater New Orleans Area

Gifts of $250 - $499Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation

Matching Gift ProgramThe Louise L. Felton Living Trust

Gifts of $100 - $249New York Life Foundation

Gifts of $1 - $99Mississippi Kidney Foundation

2012 Dr. Norman C. Francis Benefit Concert Sponsor

Goldring Family FoundationIBM

IndividualsGifts of $10,000 or moreDr. Dale Mason CochranMr. Sean B. CummingsMrs. Carla A. HarrisMr. Victor L. HaydelMrs. Sonia A. PerezMr. Michael M. and Mrs. Jenny RueMr. Wellington D. Swindall (Estate of)Mrs. Phyllis M. TaylorMs. Sharleen ToneyMr. and Mrs. William J. WernzMrs. Mary K. Zervigon

Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999Ms. Shirley S. BakerMr. and Mrs. Ronald Burns, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Dwight L. Bush, Sr.Kenneth Carter, Esq.Ms. Sophia L. CaseyMr. Ned E. FelderDr. Toni HooverMr. Edward T. LeeMr. James Mitchell, Jr.Mrs. Jane Hanemann NaltyMr. Colvin G. Norwood, Jr.Mr. Frank B. Stewart, Jr.

Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999Mr. Edgar J. and Mrs. Doris L. BoucreeMs. Cheryl L. BrownMr. Joseph K. ByrdMr. and Mrs. John P. KrolikowskiDr. Joe A. MelcherMrs. Marian MinnardDr. Judith G. MirantiDr. Karen MooreMs. Joan I. MuellerMr. and Mrs. Ashton Phelps, Jr.Leila L. Reduque, M.D.Mr. Wayne M. and Mrs. Stella C. ReeseMr. Mark C. RomigDr. Susan Spillman

Gifts of $1,000 - $2,499Mr. William D. Aaron, Jr.Mrs. Alyssa A. Maurice-AndersonMrs. Mercedes C. AndersonMr. and Mrs. Stephen AttayaMr. F. MacNaughton Ball, Jr.Mr. Kenneth Bartels and

Mrs. Jane CondonMr. and Mrs. Alan BerlowAtty. Madelon BlumJuanita W. BohnMs. Jane BoriesMr. Marion and Mrs. Judy BracyMs. Martha M. BroadMr. Edgar J. Bullard, IIIMr. Robert F. and Mrs. Aloha M. CollinsMs. Donna E. ConnorsMs. Helen CuillierDr. Gene and Mrs. Carolyn D’AmourMr. and Mrs. David F. DietzMs. Sandra S. Dooley

Ms. Brenda S. FinchMrs. Linda S. FrancisMr. Earl M. Gibson, Jr.Dr. Marguerite S. GiguetteDrs. Elliott D. and Elizabeth Y. HammerMr. Kevin Hawkins and Ms.

Terri DickersonMr. LaMont A. HayesDr. Onita Estes-HicksMr. James D. and Mrs.

Eileen S. HolzhauerDr. Kathleen B. KennedyDr. Vimal KishoreDr. Michael E. Lavigne, Jr.Dr. Joseph C. LefevreMr. Lawrence A. and Mrs.

Margret LessingMr. George T. LowyMr. and Mrs. Robert F. McCoyMr. Paul W. and Mrs. Kathy P MetzlerMs. Cynthia W. MolyneuxMr. Robert E. Murphy, Jr.Mr. Robert and Mrs. Lillian P. NashDr. Justina E. OgbuokiriMrs. Mary Ann D. OprischMr. John A. and Mrs. Ellen R. Pecoul, Jr.Dr. Donald K. RobinsonMrs. Gwendolyn D. RouzanMrs. Alda SandersMs. Nancy D. SmithMrs. Nannette SmithDr. Kenneth A. and Mrs.

Lori R. St. CharlesMr. James E. and Mrs. Phyllis StoneMr. Rodney J. Thomas, IIIMr. Samuel TostonMr. John H. and Mrs.

Barbara B. WilliamsMs. Melva D. WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Luis C. Zervigon

Gifts of $500 - $999Ms. Regina AustinDr. Thaddeo BabiihaDr. Jose J. BautistaGeorge L. Bernstein, Ph.D.Ms. Linda BrevingMr. Jinx BroussardMr. Winston BrownThe Most Reverend Dominic CarmonMrs. Mary Joressa Granger ChappellMr. Lawrence C. CoulonMs. Debra A. CrossMr. Arnold L. CrumpMrs. Erika Broussard-DartMrs. Eloise D. DixonDr. Patrick and Mrs. Anne DowlingMs. Jacquelyn A. FanionMr. Dwight FitchMr. John P. GleasonMr. Ross GloynaMr. and Mrs. Luis C. Gonzalez, IIIMr. Bruce Hamilton, Sr.Dr. Amy Bellone-HiteDr. Shubha K. Ireland

Dr. Leonard Jack, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Gregory W. JacksonMr. William L. and Mrs.

Deborah M. JeffrionMrs. Worell B. JohnsonMrs. Mary KittlesMs. Marie L. LandryFr. Phillip J. Linden, Jr.Dr. Michael R. and Mrs. Patricia LuceyDr. Pamela Waldron-MooreMs. Corliss D. NewhouseDr. Patience ObihThe Most Reverend Joseph N. PerryMr. Edward J. Phillips, Jr.Drs. Thomas and Theresa PretlowMs. Trenell RichardsonMs. Merle M. RobertsonMr. Sheppard RoubionMr. William Rouege Jr.Ms. Melinda SheltonMs. Kelley SimmonsMr. Vincent J. SimmonsMrs. Paula R. SingletonMr. Eddie J. SinkfieldMrs. Charlene Coleman SmithDr. Cynthia K. StantonMs. Dorothy F. SterlingMs. Delores C. StevensMr. Robert E. StratfordDr. Cecily P. and Mr. Karl D. TurnerMr. Olger Twyner, IIIMs. Natalie WardMr. Clifford S. Wright, CPA

Gifts of $250 - $499Anonymous Donors-Essence FestMr. Michael L. BanksDr. Elizabeth A. BarronMrs. Shelly H. BeeghlyMr. Joseph O. Bell, Jr.Mr. Bradford W. BergerDr. Jason BerntsenMs. Linda M. BoltMs. Kim M. BoyleMs. Ruth A. Broussard and

Mr. Ray W. West, Jr.Mr. Robert BrowderDr. Mary C. CarmichaelMr. Richard C. Colton, Jr.Ms. Christina CoxMs. Edith L. CoxMrs. Pamela G. CroxtonDr. Christie V. DeGrange Detiege

and Mr. Jacques J. DetiegeMr. Keith V. DillonMr. Troy DrouantMr. Thomas DuffyMs. Evangeline R. FeltonMrs. Ingenue’ Schexnider-FieldsMr. Richard W. and Mrs.

Sandra FreemanCol. Leo H. Galloway (Army Retired)Ms. Nancy HamptonMs. Jenestaer HorneMr. Donald J. Howard

Mr. Shelton A. HowardDr. Shamsul HudaMr. John D. HughesMrs. Ireon JacksonMr. Kenneth F. and Mrs. Lisa JoeMrs. Deidra JonesDr. Lester W. Jones, Jr.Mr. Darryl Keller Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John C. KillingerMr. and Mrs. Michael J. LeJeune, Sr.Mr. Kevin LymanMr. Eric C. MarshallDr. John P. McCallMrs. Dorothy L. MintzDr. Cecilia MooreDr. Argiro L. MorganMrs. Karen Hodge NathanMs. Gina T. PieriMs. Jennifer A. QuezergueDr. Joe M. RicksMr. Deon RidgellMr. McKinley T. and Mrs.

Debra A. RogersDr. Joseph F. RossMrs. Joyce P. RussMs. Rebecca SanchezMr. John R. and Mrs. Mary

M. Schmertz Jr.Ms. D. J. SchneiderMr. Joshua ShawMs. Florina SheardMs. Lakisha D. SheltonMr. Ernest J. SneedMrs. Carroll W. SuggsMs. Nicole SummersMr. Richard Tucker, Sr.Mr. Humphrey and Mrs.

Ginikanwa UkbapiMs. Kirsten J. VaselaarMrs. Patricia H. VaultzDr. Kim VazMsgr. Raymond J. WahlMrs. Alice W. WallaceMs. Kaadze M. Wright

Gifts of $100 - $249Ms. Bernita A. AdamsMr. John P. AdamsMr. Michael R. AdamsMs. Rosemary AdamsMs. LaKeysha C. ArthurMr. Stanley A. AslanianDr. Douglas AtheyMr. Louis J. BabstMrs. Jacqueline W. BallansawMr. James R. and Mrs. Lisa K. BarclayDr. Peter Barrett, Ph.D.Dr. James R. BartkusDr. and Mrs. Wendell O. Belfield, DVMMs. Gwendolyn BellMr. William H. Bell, IIMr. Bradley J. and Mrs. Lisa T. BellowDr. Partha BhattacharjeeMr. Louis BlacheMs. Gail Blattenberger

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Honor Roll of DonorsMr. and Mrs. John P. BlessingtonDr. Levon A. BostanianMr. Clyde M. BoulignyMs. Jean BradleyMs. Jenifer C. BufordMr. William M. BurganMr. Craig A. Burman, Attorney-at-LawMr. Lester M. and Mrs. Juanita BynumMr. Michael M. ByrdMr. Robert F. CantorMr. Dennis CarrMs. Ethel T. CarrollDr. Bertram and Mrs. Cynthia

S. Caruthers, Jr.Mr. Daniel T. CaseyMr. Stephen J. and Mrs. Ellen M. CaseyMr. Edward CassiereDr. and Mrs. Emmett B. Chapital, Jr.Mrs. Rachel Z. ChattersMrs. Mary V. ClarkeMs. Joy P. CocchiaraMs. Dorothy S. CoddMr. David L. ColemanMr. Roosevelt ColemanDr. Enid W. CollinsMs. Felisa N. CoxMr. David N. CrapoMr. Edward W. CroweMr. Thomas E. CurryMs. Thelma CyprianMs. Sarina DavenportMs. Betty A. DavisMr. Gregory W. and Mrs.

Jaquetta B. DavisMr. Limuel G. DavisMs. Patricia B. DavisDr. Valerio De AngelisMs. Esther B. Dejong and

Mr. Harley S. WinerDr. and Mrs. Stephen J. DerbesMs. Delores Skipwith DoddElizabeth C. Dooling, M.D.Mrs. Adrienne DotsonMrs. Cecelia M. DoveMs. Morease M. DowningMs. Stephanie DrainMr. Alex EdwardsMs. Jacquelyn T. EspreeMr. Louis FarrellyMs. Louise L. FeltonMrs. Susan C. FeltonMr. Thomas M. FinneganMr. Joseph FisherDr. Pamela FrancoMs. Barbara J. FranklinMrs. Susan FredineMr. Van Allen GaleDr. Antoine M. and Mrs.

Carol J. GaribaldiMs. Darlene M. GeorgeMrs. Mary GeorgeMr. Byron GibsonMs. Bobbie GordonMs. Jacalyn A. Grant

Ms. Joyce O. GreenMs. Leona S. GreenMr. and Mrs. Rupert J. Groh, Jr.Mrs. Shirley C. GuenoDr. Franklin D. HamiltonMary L. Harris, M.D.Mr. Charles J. HaverJohnson Haynes, Jr., M.D.Mr. August F. HazeurMr. Kenneth A. HebertMs. Mildred HigginsMs. Linda J. HillMrs. Tonia Williams-HortonMs. Lois H. HowellMs. Kathleen HullibergerMs. Adrienne M. HunterMs. Alison G. HyslopMr. Charles Irby, Jr.Ms. Brenda IsabelMr. Ronald and

Mrs. Hattie R. JacksonMr. Dejuan R. JamesHarold D. Johnson, M.D.Mr. Irving J. Johnson, IIIMs. Nietta D. JohnsonMr. Raymond A. and Mrs.

Janice W. JohnsonMs. Margaret JonesMr. Thomas L. JonesMs. Eris Deanne JordanMr. Eric KauffmanReverend Edward J. KealeyMr. James E. KeenanMs. Paula KellyMrs. Courtney M KingDr. Vlajko L. KocicMr. Herman Kohlmeyer, Jr.Fr. Eugene Kubina, T.O.R.Mr. Louis E. LabatMs. Katheryn LabordeMrs. Jane LapesardeMr. Bernard J. LechnerDr. Joe A. LeeMs. Marilyn LeeMr. and Mrs. Paul LeitzingerMr. Don A. LeNoirMr. Raymond and Mrs. Etheral LeseneDr. Kenneth L. LewisMrs. Wanda C. Canty-LewisMs. Emily L. LondonMr. James W. and Mrs.

Betty A. LunsfordMr. J. Robert LuoMs. Jessica A. MansonRev. Gerard C. MarableDr. David MarcelloDr. Wallace C. and Mrs.

Wanda W. MarineMs. Nancy L. MartinoMs. Jean A. MayhanMs. Susan V. McCloudMr. James R. and Mrs.

Olivia McInerneyMs. Brenda Medley

Dr. Jannette Sturm-MexicDr. Howard W. Mielke, Ph.D.Dr. Linda MihmMr. Errol J. MilanesMrs. Beverly J. MillerMr. Keith C. MillerMr. James Q. MitchellMajor General David Mize (Ret)Mr. and Mrs. Parviz MojganiMs. Constance L. MonittoMs. Susan E. MooreMs. Eline MoretHonorable Cynthia Hedge-MorrellMrs. Shirley MosesThe Honorable Edwin MurrayMs. H. M. MylesMr. and Mrs. Joseph J. NahasMrs. Holly M. NarcisseMrs. Linda G. NashMs. Gladys NorwoodMrs. Eunice Franklin-OrtizMrs Phylencia OsbornMr. Gordon C. and Mrs. Laura OussetMr. Garrett PaineMrs. June M. PajaudMrs. Mapo Kinnord-PaytonMrs. Virginia PellerinMs. Gisele PerezMr. Gregory M. PerryMr. Theodore J. and Mrs.

Winifred S. PfisterLawrence J Pijeaux, Jr., Ed. D.Mr. Alan E. Pinado Sr.Mr. W. R. PinkstonMrs Clara PotterDr. Janet A. PrivettMr. Mark QuinnMs. Gina RachalMs. Ann B. RappaportMr. Gregory N. RattlerAmos Raymond, M.D.Mr. Albert C. ReesMr. Robert D. ReilyMr. Clarence G. and Mrs.

Donlen M. ReutherMr. Frank J. RienzoMs. Lillie RobbinsMr. Morris Robicheaux, Jr.Mrs. Brenda RobinsonMs. Thais H. George-RobinsonDr. and Mrs. Fred Rodriguez, Jr.Dr. Leonard J. RolfesMrs. Barbara S. RousseveMs. Marcia C. SchulteMs. Shannon L. SchuylerMr. Robert E. SkinnerMr. Jesse J. SmileyMs. Ann SmithMr. Paul L. and Mrs. Hazel A. SmithMrs. Angell SpotMr. Robert Stacker, Sr.Dr. Todd A. StanislavMr. Bruce D. StrathearnMrs. Avis Stuard

Mr. Thayes M. SturgisMrs. Lori and Mr. Giancarlo SuffrediniMs. Marilouise B. SullivanMr. Michael T. and Mrs.

Martina S. SullivanMr. Richard M. and Mrs. Janie S. SylteMr. James ThiebaudMr. Aldon A. ThomasMrs. Gloria M. ThomasMrs. Margaret W. ThomasMr. Ralph A. ThomasMs. Isabella B. ThompsonMr. P. Michael and Mrs.

Genevieve TimpaneDr. Jason ToddMr. Patrick W. and Mrs. Angelea TurnerMr. and Mrs. Jack D. UllmanMs. Helen J. VanceMr. James A. VillarrubiaMs. Josephine D. WeignerDr. Frank WesselmannMrs. Shirley B. WilcoxDr. Christopher WilliamsMs. Khristie C. WilliamsDr. Samuel W. WilliamsMs. Michele Woods, J.D.Mr. Cleveland C. and Mrs.

Jannifer V. WoodsonMs. Nancy J. WoodsonMr. David E. and Mrs. Isabel YarbroughMr. Qian-Jin Zhang

Gifts of $1 - $99Ms. Joan C. AdamsDr. Mehnaaz AliMs. Vicky AmosMs. Joycelyn G. AskewMr. Erroll AudrictMr. Ansel AugustineMr. Mohamed AwadMrs Kaffy Babineaux-BelvinMs. Debra L. BaconMs. Michelle M. BalanMs. Cherry BanksMs. Geraldine BattleMr. Ronald BazileMs. Yvonne O. BechetMs. Lillie R. BellDr. Amy Bellone-HiteMrs. Joyce Y. BenjaminMs. Cathy A. BeverungenDr. Hector BiliranMs. Amy BillizonDr. Bryan BilyeuDr. Teresa BirdwhistellMr. Ferdinand Blanks, Jr.Mrs. Lori BlouinMrs. Linda BlountMs. Ellen BlueMr. Dwight Z. BlufordMr. John J. BoncekMs. Beverly BooneMr. Mark BorsukMs. Ritchie BowdenMr. Joe and Mrs. Joan Bowser

Mrs. Cynthia BradfordMr. Joseph F. Brinley, Jr.Mr. David J. and Mrs. Lora A. BrodyMs. Dorothy BroussardMr. Thomas J. Brown, Jr.Mrs. Mary Jo BuckMr. Edwin BuggageMs. Mary F. ButlerMr. George E. ByrdMr. Rory C. CadresMr. Joseph M. and Mrs. Mary J. CahillMr. William E. CalbertMs. Carrie L. CaldwellMr. David C. CallMrs. Shelia CampbellMs. Justyna M. CarlsonMs. Antoinette CarterMs. Camille CarterMs. Emma C. CarterMr. Les CarterMs. Bernice T. CaruthMs. Susan P. CashMr. Byan G. CelestinMrs Ruth CelestineMr. Raoul V. ChauvinMs. Gloria M. CheriMs. Winnie ChristopherMrs. Anne M. ClarkeMr. John and Mrs. Dorothy I. ClemmerMs. Julie A. ColbertMs. Margaret ComaskeyMr. Timothy ConerlyMr. Stanley V. and Mrs.

Stephanie CookMs. Jane L. CooleyMrs Phyllis CorleyMrs. Patricia CostonMr. Emmary and Mrs.

Cassandra CottonMs. Carmen CoustautMr. William M. CrottyMr. Robert P. CrowellMr. Michael CuniffeMrs. Jennie L. CurryRev. Robbie CuthbertsonMrs. Elaine K. CzenszakMr. and Mrs. Dennis DanielsDr. Ian DavenportMr. and Mrs. Theodore T. DavisMr. Emanual R. DavisMs. Maria DavisMs. Deloris S. DeemerMarie P. DeLarge, Ph.D.Mr. Gary G. DeleaumontMrs. Shirley M. DelphinMr. Dakshina Murthy Devanga ChintaMs. Beverly C. DiamondMr. and Mrs. Charles DiSantoMs. Lurita DoanMr. Barry DomioMr. Masako DorrillMs. Diane S. DouglasMs. Karen D. DouglasMrs. Linda M. Dugan

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Contributors to ExcellenceMr. James DunsonMr. Joseph W. EaglinMr. Kelan and Mrs. Tina EalyMr. Robert W. EdmondsMs. Sylvia A. EdwardsMr. Gary EganMr. Steven ElloieMs. Tracie EllsworthMs. Leila G. E. EspinosaMs. Lorriane EversonDr. Giti FarudiMr. Anthony A. and Mrs.

Roselyn FernandezMr. John FerrellMrs. Amy FieldsMr. Carey L. FordMr. Langston O. Ford, Sr.Dr. Maryam K. ForoozeshMrs. Ursula W. ForstallMr. Terrence R. FranklinMrs. Cynthia Z. FusilierMs. Joan GardnerMr. Paul F. GarfieldMr. Peter L. GauthierMrs. Sally F. GelosoDr. Dominique M. GendrinMs. Jean K. GendronMr. Charles E. GibbsMs. Marion M. GilbertMr. and Mrs. James E. GilesMr. Craig GillamDr. Lynne GleiberDr. Galina GoloverdaMr. Raymond and Mrs.

Shirley GonzalesMs. Gloria T. GrecoDr. Nicole GreeneMr. Garitt S. GriebelMs. Anya M. GronerMs. Helen M. GryboskiMs. Theresa C. GuptaMr. Jamal HalleyMs. Maura A. HamiltonMr. Jeffery HardingMs. Una HargraveMs. Lisa HarrellMr. Alvin V. HarrisonMrs. Freda G. HarrisonMs. Laura A. HaydelMrs. Katharine S. HebergMs. Ann S. HeisserMs. Elizabeth HenleyMs. Denise HewittMs. Ann F. HobanMs. Yvonne C. HolidayMr. Gary M. and Mrs.

Elnora HollowayMr. Gary and Mrs.

Michol HollowayMr. Walter J. HopkinsMr. Melvin HosleyMrs. Mary D. HubbardMr. Cornel H. Hubert, Sr.Ms. Delise HunterMs. Janet C. Hunter

Mrs. Marion HunterMrs. Bridget Ferrouillet-IrvinMs. L’Tanya IsabelleMr. Anthony T. JacksonMs. Sharon JacksonMs. Stefanie S. JacksonMs. Lacrecia A. JamesMs. Jolene M. JeffMr. Karl Jenkins, Sr.Ms. Arleen P. JeterDr. Kelly JohansonMr. Christopher JohnsMr. Darrin JohnsonMs. H. R. JohnsonDr. Jessica JohnsonMs. Marilyn D. JohnsonMs. Rachael D. JohnsonMr. Robert L. JohnsonMrs. Sharlena Black-JohnsonMrs. Sharon S. JohnsonMs. Brenda JonesMr. Byron and Mrs.

Natashia JonesDolores W. Jones and

Vashon K. JonesMrs. Doreen M. JonesMr. Ernest Lake JonesMr. and Mrs. D. Kenneth JonesMr. RoBet JonesMs. Susan A. JonesMr. Eric JosephMs. Geraldine JosephMs. Bonnie KennedyMr. David A. and Mrs.

Patricia A. KeoughMs. Gloria P. KindrickMrs. Marva KingMrs. Gilda KnightMrs. Carol J. KochDr. Vladimir KolesnichenkoDr. Anup KunduMrs. Shirley R. Willis-

LaBrancheMr. Irwin LachoffMs. Alyse LaemmleMs. Kimberly W. LaGrueMs. Renee LapeyrolerieMs. Sharlene LeBlancDr. Felecia LeeMs. Karen W. LeeMr. Carl LekanProf. Michele LevyDr. Elizabeth Clark-LewisMs. Jeanine LewisMs. Manya LewisMr. Micheal C. LewisMr. Davy L. LillyMs. Terianne LindseyMrs. Valerie LlopisMs. Peng MaDr. Janet ManonoMs. Eleanor M. ManuelMr. and Mrs. Eugene MartinMs. Evelyn B. MartinDr. Peter J. Martinat

Miss Shirley MasonMs. Kathy MatthewsMr. Everett MauriceMs. Barbara McAteerMr. Carl and Mrs. Margaret

R. McCallaMrs. Harriet McCoyMs. Mary A. McGruderCaptain and Mrs. M.L. McGuireDr. Neil McIntyreMrs. Rita L. McLaughlinMs. Anne E. McNultyDr. Lamartine MedaMr. August MetoyerMr. Kerrick MetoyerMs. Adrienne MichaudMr. Nolan J. and Mrs.

Una V. MilletMs. Patricia MinnisDeacon Alfred MitchellMs. Leomia MitchellMs. Sandra MonroeMrs. Sherida MontagueMrs Janice MorganMrs. Vera Lee MormonMs. Gwen D. MorrisMs. Melanie MoserMrs. Anne MossMr. Thomas J. MotleyDr. Shampa MukerjiMr. David O. MunroeMs. Barbara E. NetterMs. Lan T. NguyenMs. Ruby NguyenMs. Jane M. NicholsMr. Joel D. and Mrs.

Susan OppenheimMs. Megan OsterburMiss Tanjlia PageMs. Joanne A. PaigeDr. Sarala PamujulaMs. Serena ParksMr. Phil PasquiniMr. Larry PelreanMr. Duc PhamMs. Tamla L. PierreMr. Palani PonnapakkamMs. Sylvia F. PorcheDr. Calvin PorterMs. Wanda PrimusMs. Mary M. QuinnMrs. Jeanne P. RabigMrs. Sasiprabha RajasekaranMr. Joe D. and Mrs.

Bennye B. ReasorMs. Rowena ReddixMr. Fred ReedMrs Mary ReederMr. Cephus S. RhodesDr. Margaret Montgomery-

RichardMrs. Pamela M. RidderMs. Yajaira L. RinconMr. Erick RobinsonMr. James R. Robinson

Mr. Jerome RobinsonMrs. Maedell S. RobinsonMs. Sheryl W. RodriquezMr. Charles RossMs. Rochelle G. RossMs. Dahlia L. RouchonMr. Barry and Mrs.

Cheryl RousellMs. Alice C. RoyMs. Theresa RuckerMs. Barbara J. RucksDr. Belinda A. Dalton-RussellMr. Vincent D. RussoMs. Selma P. RyaveMs. Sonya N. SaizanMs. Dorothy SanchiricoMs. Barbara D. SandersMs. Audrey A. ScottDr. John P. SevenairMrs. Ruth C. ShawMr. Samuel and Mrs.

Norma G. SheltonMs. Althea SimonMs. Catherine M. SimoneauxMr. Herbert and Mrs.

Cassiele SimonsMrs. Sylvia B. SimpsonMs. Sarita SitaulaMs. Alberta M. SmithMs. Lauren SmithMr. Stephen SmithMr. and Mrs. Samuel D. SpeedDr. Jayalakshmi SridharMrs. Jewell G. St. CharlesMs. Yvonne StearnsMr. Joseph StellyMr. Daniel J. StockerMrs. Elizabeth A. StrodtmanMr. Dwayne SturgentMs. Wanda StylesMr. Lester SullivanMrs. Helen J. SuttonMr. Earnest TaggartMs. Gertrude P. TateMs. Adrianne F. TaylorMr. Lawrence X. Taylor, IIIMs. Inez L. TeasleyMr. Roosevelt TerryMrs Caroline N. ThomasMrs Sabrina ThomasMs. Norma Jean ThompsonMr. William J. TobiasDr. John A. and Mrs.

Marie E. TobinMs. Harolyn G. TorainMs. C. H. TravagliniMs. Sonya A. TrebucqMr. Leo ValearyMrs. Mary Ann G. ValentinoMs. Selena VanceMr. Arthur P. and Mrs.

Alice A. VautrainMr. Harold Vincent, Jr.Ms. Michele VincentMrs Adicia Waddell

Ms. Dorothy A. WadeMs. A. Lisa WaldenMrs. Theresa WalkerDr. Guangdi WangMr. Joseph T. and Mrs. Mary

M. WarnemuendeMr. John WarrenMr. Terry WattDr. Sarah WeaverMrs. Brenda Edgerton-WebsterMs. Catherine C. WestMrs. Patricia B. WillamsMrs. Arianne WilliamsMrs. Erin C. WilliamsMr. Gary and Mrs.

Sharon WilliamsMs. Jeanette C. WilliamsMr. Robert WilliamsMs. Sheila WilliamsMs. Willa WilliamsMrs. Bobbie L. WillisMr. Lenord A. WilmotMr. Wilbert R. WilsonMr. Timothy R. WinnMr. Melvin and Mrs.

Darphine WrightMr. Howard and Mrs.

Martha YatesMr. Thomas W. and Mrs.

Jane W. YounglasDr. Jian H. ZhangMr. Qiang ZhangMrs. Janice ZiemerMrs. Rhonda L. Zuckerman

Undergraduate Gifts of $1 - $99

Ms. Mya DavisMs. Nicole C. HolmesMs. Gina Ricard

2012 Dr. Norman C. Francis Benefit Concert Sponsor

Dr. and Mrs. Emmett B. Chapital, Jr.

Dr. Gene and Mrs. Carolyn D’Amour

Mr. Gregory W. and Mrs. Jaquetta B. Davis

Mr. Troy DrouantMr. Ross GloynaMr. Victor L. HaydelMr. William L. and Mrs.

Deborah M. JeffrionMs. Paula KellyDrs. Anil and Poonam KukrejaMr. Don A. LeNoirDr. David MarcelloThe Honorable Edwin MurrayMr. John A. and Mrs.

Ellen R. Pecoul, Jr.The Most Reverend

Joseph N. Perry

Mr. Gregory N. RattlerMrs. Nannette SmithDr. Kenneth A. and Mrs.

Lori R. St. CharlesMrs. Carroll W. SuggsMrs. Patricia H. VaultzMs. Melva D. Williams

Gifts of Artwork, Property or Other In-Kind Gift

Mr. Reggie FordMr. Kambien BucknerChef John BeshMr. Larry FitzgeraldMr. Varion Neumann Laurent

OrganizationsGifts of $10,000

or moreBlack and Indian MissionsHanban/Confucius Institute

HeadquartersLouisiana Board of

Regents - LEQSFNational Association for Equal

Opportunity (NAFEO)Sisters of the Blessed

SacramentThe JosephitesUnited Negro College Fund

Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999

Morehouse School of MedicineXavier University

Alumni Association-Atlanta Chapter

Xavier University Alumni Association-Birmingham Chapter

Xavier University Alumni Association-Chicago Chapter

Xavier University Alumni Association-Houston Chapter

Xavier University Alumni Association-Memphis Chapter

Xavier University Alumni Association-New Orleans Chapter

Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999

Knights And Ladies Of Peter Claver

Meta Lilienthal Scholarship Fund

Sisters of the Holy Family

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Honor Roll of Donors

Dr. Elaine Parker-AdamsMr. Allegretto F. Alexander (Estate)

Dr. Sanders W. Anderson and Mr. Lewis Anderson

Carolyn B. Block-Arnelle, Ph.D.Mrs. Melody K. Baddoo

Mrs. Carla D. Gibson BakerMs. Stacey M. Bastian

Ms. Linda M. BoltMs. Antonia M. Bossier (Estate)Mrs. Louise M. Bouise (Estate)

Dr. C. Michael BowmanMrs. Nellie M. Reed Bowman (Estate)

Mrs. Angela D. BraudDr. Robert W. Brawley (Estate)

Mrs. Gladys E. Brennan ( Estate )Mr. Christopher Brewington, Jr. (Estate)

Mr. Searl G. Brier (Estate)Mr. Charles and Hon. Lois G. Bronz

Mr. W. O. Bryson, Jr. (Estate)Mrs. Myrtle J. Burns (Estate)

Mr. Frederick and Mrs. Joyce J. CarterMrs. Louise D. Carter (Estate)

Ms. Marie M. Cavanagh (Estate)Ms. Agnes M. Cizek (Estate)

Mr. Tilford J. Cole (Estate)Mr. John J. Cunningham

Mrs. Gladys C. deBen Majeau (Estate)Dr. Carolyn M. Dejoie

Mr. Willard Dennison (Estate)Mrs. Lorraine Green Desbordes (Estate)

Dr. Hampton and Mrs. Carolene Deslonde

Mrs. Helen B. Drye (Estate)Mrs. Audrey H. Duncan

Ms. Denise R. DunnMs. Eloise T. Dyson (Estate)

Mr. Malcolm N. Ellington (Estate)Mr. Frances Bruce Ellis (Estate)

Ms. Yvonne EvansDr. Patricia E. Evans (Estate)Mrs. Marguerite Rey Florent

Dr. Norman C. and Mrs. Blanche M. Francis

Mr. Noel M. Gagnon (Estate)Mrs. Maria Sly-GeorgeElder Peggy A. GibsonDr. Jesse F. Goodwin

Dr. Lois C. GrayMs. Catherine A. GuilloryDr. Rosalind Pijeuax Hale

Mr. Okyeame HaleyMrs. Melissa Smith HaleyDr. Elizabeth Y. Hammer

Dr. Elliott D. HammerMrs. Gaylene W. Harris

Mr. Charles A. and Mrs. Earline M. Haydel Hicks (Estate)

Mr. Rene’ Himel, Jr. (Estate)Ms. Velva T. Hollier (Estate)

Mr. Charles A. HonoreMrs. Serena J. HunterMr. Albert L. Hyland

Dr. Jennifer C. Allen JohnsonDr. Derrick D. and Mrs.

Leontyne P. JonesDr. Eileen J. JulienMr. Clyde P. Jupiter

Mrs. Florence B. Kelleher (Estate)Ms. Phyllis C. King (Estate)

Mrs. Carolyn Millet LeeMonsignor Paul A. LenzMr. Walter T. Lewis, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Halvan J. LieteauThe Winnie Loftin and Mr. Henry

Loftin Trust (Estate)Ms. Mary Macomber (Estate)

Dr. Cabrini S. MarchDr. Marie V. McDemmondDr. Jill E. McGovern and Dr.

Steven Muller (Estate)Ms. Brendolyn M. McKenna

Mrs. Dolly Madison McKinney (Estate)Ms. Jean B. Meggs (Estate)

Mr. Louis H. and Mrs. Claudia M. Meyi (Estate)

Dr. David R. MillerDr. Judith G. Miranti

Mrs. Veronica LeDoux MitchellMs. Arizona MooreMr. James NordinMs. Frances Parker

Mrs. Thelma Patio, In Memorial to Mr. Charles Patio

Mrs. Juanita B. PetersonMr. James L. Petivan, Jr. (Estate)

Mr. William R. PorterMrs. Christine J. Powell

Dr. Leonard PriceMrs. Oaptar A. Prosper (Estate)Mrs. Mildred Vappie Prudeaux

Mr. Roy J. Pugh (Estate)Mr. Allison B. and Mrs. Edna

Delandro Randolph, Sr.Mrs. Corinne Reeves (Estate)

Mrs. Anna Mae Berhel Rhodes (Estate)Ms. Annie G. Roberts

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert D. Robichaux (Estate)

Mr. Marlon E. RoundtreeMr. Henry E. Rouson (Estate)

Mr. Leo P. Sam, Jr.Ms. Kathy L. Schulz, In Memory

of Johann C.F. SchulzMs. Lillie V. Scott (Estate)

Mrs. Minola Theriot Stuart (Estate)Mr. Wellington D. Swindall (Estate)

Mr. Trevor K. ThompsonDr. Anne B. Ward

Ms. Jimmie C. WickhamMr. Charles H. Wilcox, Sr. (Estate)

Mr. Gary F. WillettReverend Nathan S. Willis (Estate)

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Gifts of $500 - $999Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter of Zeta PhiBrazile and Associates, LLC.Daughters of Charity Services of New OrleansSisters of Saint DominicXavier University of Louisiana Meridian Alumni Chapter

Gifts of $250 - $499Associates of The Sisters of The Blessed SacramentBlack Enterprise Investment ClubDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Gamma Alpha Chapter Fall 87Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc.Studs Club, Inc.

Gifts of $100 - $249Butler University Early Morning Walkers - Hinkle Field HouseCapuchin Friars-St. Paul FriaryCommittee to Re-Elect Justice Bernette JohnsonDominican Sisters of Sacred Heart ConventDrexel Society Pritchard ChapterFiduciary Counselling, Inc.Houston Independent School DistrictThe Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board

Gifts of $1 - $99Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Good SearchSt. Vincent De Paul AssociationUnited Teachers Of New OrleansZeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

2012 Dr. Norman C. Francis Benefit Concert Sponsor

Daughters of Charity Services of New OrleansStuds Club, Inc.WWL-TV Channel 4Xavier University National Alumni Association

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show your loverepresent Xavier

Ways you can help assist!

Organize your class as a Class Agent

Join the Young Alumni Council

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Get involved with your local alumni chapter. Or start an Alumni Chapter if there isn’t one in your area.

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Xavier’s first commencement on campus since 1983 saw 522 graduates receive their degrees in the University’s new Convocation Center.

During the previous 29 years Xavier had held its commencement in various city venues – most recently the Kiefer Lakefront Arena and the New Orleans Arena – following a torrential rainstorm that marred the then traditional outdoor ceremony in 1983. Until construction of the new arena, there was no facility on campus large enough to hold the anticipated crowds.

At the commencement, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin, a 1979 Xavier graduate, delivered a stirring commencement address and was awarded an honorary Doctorate in Science.

Three students – Krista Burton, a physics major from Jonesboro GA; Megan Haynes, a political science major from New Orleans; and Duy Nguyen, a pharmacy student from Lafayette LA – headed this year’s group of summa cum laude graduates with perfect 4.0 grade point averages.

Twenty others also graduated with summa cum laude honors, including: (BA) Megan Haynes and Uchenna Onwuegbusi; (BS) Peter Baham, Krista Burton, Nnenia Clark, Jessica Cooper, Danny Giang, LaTasha Henderson, Tuyet-Trinh Nguyen, Kaylise Trahan, Mia Ward, and Schulyer Williams; and (PharmD) Jonn Bailey, Stefani Breaux, Breannie Charles, Queenet Ibekweh, Courtney Jason, Duy Nguyen, Jennifer Pellittieri, Danielle Ricks, Deann Vessel, Leigh Vidrine, and Demetria White.

Another nine earned graduate degree honors, including: (MA) Jawan Alexander, Reginald Browhow, Diana Marshall, Emily McAveeney, Evonne Mitchell, and Christopher Perriatt; and (MAT): Jessica Baker, Aaron Harrison, and Michelle White.

BEST OF THE BEST: XU President Norman C. Francis and the keynote speaker, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin ’79, join the Summa Cum Laude graduates backstage just prior to Xavier’s annual commencement ceremony: (front row, from left) Duy Nguyen, Danny Giang, Breannie Charles, Tuyet-Trinh Nguyen, Jennifer Pellittieri, and Uchena Onwuegbusi; (middle row) Kaylise Trahan, Nnenia Clark, Mia Ward, Krista Burns, Leigh Vidrine, Stefani Breaux, Courtney Jason, Danielle Ricks, and Deann Vessel; (back row) Peter Baham, Jonn Bailey, Megan Haynes, Schuyler Williams, LaTasha Henderson, Demetria White, Quennet Ibekweh, and Jessica Cooper.

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AT YOUR SERVICE: (L-R) XU President Norman C. Francis presents the University’s two most coveted senior service awards – the St. Katharine Drexel Award and the Mother Agatha Ryan Award – to Kaylise Trahan of Lafayette LA and Sharae Celestine of Opelousas LA at the 2013 Baccalaureate Mass and Honors Convocation.

NCF FACULTY AWARDS: XU President Dr. Norman C. Francis and Board of Trustees member Mark Romig flank the six faculty members awarded 2013 Norman C. Francis Faculty Excellence Awards during Commencement, including: (L-R) Dr. Guangdi Wang, Dr. Harris McFerrin, Dr. Rosalind Hale, Dr. John Okogbaa, Dr. Susan Spillman, and Dr. Anderson Sunda-Meya.

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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: XU President Dr. Norman C. Francis presents an honorary Doctor of Science degree to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin ’79, the event’s keynote speaker, at Xavier’s 86th annual commencement.

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PROGRAMMED FOR SUCCESS: Successful participants in the Out of the Door in Four program, included: (L-R) Nichelle Cox, De’Angela Smith, Sunseray Joseph, Sharonda Washington, Chelsea Conrad, Nikki Odofin, and Ashley Trussell – gather in front of the Administration Building. Of these, six graduated this past May, while the other will graduate in December.

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AN ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAM designed to increase the number of Xavier students who not only successfully earn degrees but do so in as close as possible to the traditional standard of

four years, has apparently hit the mark.

Initiated in 2009, the University’s “Out the Door in 4” program began with 24 students recruited from that year’s Freshman Seminar classes. This past May seven of those students walked across the commencement stage right on target (four years), while another six are on track to graduate either this December or in May 2014. Five others are either currently enrolled in the College of Pharmacy or have been accepted for next fall.

The program’s 75% retention rate and anticipated 70% graduation rate are both significantly higher than the University’s overall five-year retention (53%) and five-year graduation rates (43%). The percentages might have been even higher had not six students withdrawn from the University for personal reasons – more often than not for financial considerations.

“We are very proud of all of these students,” said Pearl Algere-Lonian, assistant vice president for scholarship and special programs, who along with Dr. Pamela Franco, an executive associate in the Office of Academic Affairs, oversees the program. “This is in no sense a program for elite students; the students represent a good cross section of that freshman class in variety of disciplines and varying academic backgrounds, including some who required developmental courses.”

Those who graduated this past May included: Chelsea Conrad, a biology/premed major from Baton Rouge; Nichelle Cox, a psychology major from Pomona CA; Sunseray Joseph, a political science major from Charenton LA; Bryan Lucky-Heard, a business/

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Commencement 2013management major from Hackensack NJ; Nikki Odofin, a psychology/premed major from Romulus MI; Ashley Trussell, a chemistry/premed major from Jackson MS; and Sharonda Washington, a biology/premed major from Opelousas LA.

While most of the programs key elements – careful monitoring and charting of each student’s academic progress, a full arsenal of educational support techniques including study skills, time management, and the utilization of labs and tutorial services – are geared to academics, the overall Xavier “experience” is not overlooked.

“Our message to the students is that all of the desired extra and co-curricular experiences can be had in four years,” said Algere-Lonian. “The students in this inaugural cohort have had summer research opportunities, internships, and study abroad experiences, all while being mindful of the benefits of staying focused on the ultimate goal of graduation.”

During the course of four years, the students are exposed to successful professionals and speakers, attend plays and concerts, and participate in various other cultural events.

That aspect of the program was not lost on the participants themselves, including Odofin (the current Miss Xavier) and Trussel (the current Student Government Association president), both of whom aspired to and were elected to key leadership roles on campus.

“There was always someone there for us whenever we needed anything and they made sure we stayed on track academically,” said Odofin. “But it was the social and cultural outings that I

really appreciated. I’ve had so many experiences that I never would have sought out on my own.”

Trussell agreed.

“The support and encouragement we have received for the past four years has been amazing,” she said. “Plus I think our little group of randomly-selected freshmen has developed into a rather closely-knit group of friends over the years.”

Another basic premise of the program that is not lost on the participants are the financial considerations.

“While the ultimate goal is to graduate, the financial advantages of graduating in four or five years cannot be overstressed,” said Algere-Lonian. “Many of these students will pursue professional and graduate

studies, and by not extending their undergraduate studies, they will end up with much less student loan debt.” 

Case in point, all seven May graduates have committed to pursuing advanced degrees in health professional or graduate schools.

Now that the inaugural trial has proven successful, the future of the program is in flux. Franco said she and Algere-Lonian are considering whether to continue the program as is with a new group from next fall’s freshman class, or to limit the program to the first two years of college in order to service more students.

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ALUMNI OF THE YEAR: The dynamic husband and wife duo of Consuella Broussard ’53 and Edmund Broussard ’54 accept the 2012 Victor H. Labat Alumnus of the Year award from (L-R) Victor Labat, Jr. ‘55, XU President Dr. Norman C. Francis ’52, and National Alumni President Frederick Carter ‘69 at the annual Homecoming Gala.

T HE DYNAMIC HUSBAND AND WIFE DUO of Consuella Broussard ’53 and Edmund Broussard ’54 were honored as the University’s top alumni at the 2012 Alumni Homecoming Gala.

The annual gala drew a crowd of nearly 500 attendees to the University Center Ballroom this year. Class agents for the 14 special five-year reunion classes presented the University with gifts totaling $485,565.31. The Class of ‘52 led the way with 30 members contributing $134,647.99, followed by the Class of 1967 (33 members, $63,255.10 contributed) and the Class of 1957 (56 members, $48,200 contributed).

The Broussards were honored for the individual and composite efforts they have made for the betterment of their alma mater since their respective graduations. They have been staples in the Houston Alumni Association from its beginning and have held positions ranging from President to Parliamentarian. They currently serve as the advisor to the President of the Houston Alumni Chapter and will always be available to “chauffeur” University representatives visiting the Houston area.

The honorees served as the chairpersons for the University’s Annual Fund in the early 2000s and have served the National Alumni Association in many capacities. They were also instrumental in raising funds for the St. Katharine Drexel Chapel.

The Broussards were also recognized for living the mission of St. Katharine Drexel through their commitment to the Catholic Church, education, and philanthropy. They are active members of numerous civic and social organizations, including Jack and Jill, the Houston Professional Administration Association, and St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church. Members of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Peter Claver, respectively, both were recipients of the Papal Honor: Knights of the Holy Sepulcher.

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OUTSTANDING ALUMS: The UNCF honored outstanding alumni from its member schools during the annual National Alumni Council/Pre-Alumni Council Conference held in Atlanta GA. Xavier reps at the event included: (L-R) XU Annual Fund manager Lacrecia James, Lisa Ripoll ’89 (Atlanta Alumni Chapter), Dr. James Pachal ‘57 (UNCF Alumnus of the Year), Dr. Ayana Rowley ‘05 (UNCF Outstanding Young Alumna), and students/pre-alumni council members Bené Johnson and Alisha Warren.

Dr. James Pachal ’57 and Dr. Ayana Rowley ‘05 were among the outstanding alumni from member schools honored by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) during the annual National Alumni Council/Pre-Alumni Council Conference held in Atlanta GA.

Paschal, designated XU’s UNCF Alumnus of the Year, has worked as the Atlanta Alumni Chapter President since 2008. During his tenure he has organized events to benefit scholarships for local Atlanta students and to support the St. Katharine Drexel Chapel. Under his leadership the Chapter instituted the St. Katharine Drexel Annual Feast Day Mass and Brunch Celebration that draws over 200 participants. He is licensed counselor and is a member of the 100th Black

Men, and a Deacon at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Atlanta.

Rowley, XU UNCF Outstanding Young Alumna, serves as the Corresponding Secretary for the Washington D.C. Chapter. She is credited with maintaining the lines of communication with alumni in the Washington D.C. area during times of transition for the Chapter. She has worked closely with the Office of Alumni Relations to reach out to alumni in the greater D.C. area. She is a member of the National Urban League Young Professionals group, and serves as a liturgical dancer in her church.

ON THE ROAD: (L-R) Drs. Everette White, David Travillion, Sr. ’90, Markitta Jaamison Travillion ’91, and Millard Collins ’97 stop by the Xavier information booth during the National Medical Association convention in Toronto, Canada. Manning the table is XU staffer Whitney Forstall Grandpre’ ’03. The University also sponsored a “Taste of New Orleans” reception for the more than 50 XU-educated physicians in attendance.

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Back to Her RootsDr. Regina Benjamin ’79 stepped down as U.S. Surgeon General after four years in the post, during which time she worked tirelessly to improve public access to medical care. She has since returned to Xavier as the Endowed Chair of Public Health Sciences.

Call Him Mr. MayorPercy Bland III ’93 has carved out a career resume that is about as varied as one can imagine, ranging from epidemiology to human resources to private insurance. Now he’s added politics into the mix, having recently been elected mayor of Meridian MS, defeating the incumbent by more than 1,000 votes.

Paula Verrette, M.D.Dr. Paula Verrette ‘75 has been promoted to senior vice president of quality and physician services at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena CA. She also serves as medical director of the hospital’s Community Asthma Program and project director of the hospital’s Healthy Eating Lifestyle Program.

RIGHT AT HOME: LaToya Cantrell ’96, newly elected New Orleans City Councilwoman for District B (which includes parts of Mid-City, Central City, Broadmoor, Uptown, the Lower Garden District and the Central Business District) returns to campus to visit with one of her constituents, XU President Dr. Norman C. Francis.

Alumni Association Officers NamedServing as National Alumni Association Officers for 2014-2016 are: President, Vivian Broussard Guillory '75; 1st Vice-President Demetria George Caston '98; 2nd Vice-President Trevor Thompson '91; Corresponding Secretary Cynthia Hurd '71; Treasurers Rosalind Pijeaux Hale '69 and Dionne Barnum '85. The appointed members at large are Alejandro Rashad Perkins '99 and Chakita Holmes '03.

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AAAAAA NewsXavier Physicians Form New Association

Xavier’s long tradition of educating more African American physicians than any other undergraduate university in the nation has always been a source of great pride for the many alumni who are a part of the “We Are No. 1” tradition.

To further capture this spirit and help ensure that this tradition continues, physician alumni have recently announced that they are officially forming a new alumni association: the Xavier University of Louisiana Physician Alumni.

The inaugural leadership for the new organization will be provided by emergency medical physician Dr. Trevonne Thompson ’97, family physician Stephanie Hightower ’96, and pediatrician Shameza Boyd ’96.

“I am honored to serve as part of the leadership of this new Physician Alumni Association,” said Thompson. “We have a very proud tradition of helping prepare future physicians and many of our fellow alumni have gone on to do amazing things in medicine. We believe that this alumni association will allow us to better network and allow us to work together to keep Xavier No. 1,” said Dr. Thompson.

The Physician Alumni Association is currently utilizing Facebook to reach out to other physician alumni and keep them informed of their progress. For further info email wrforsta@xula.edu.

ALL HANDS ON DECK: Dr. Joe Melcher (communications) and (L-R) senior speech pathology majors Corinne Williams of Lynwood IL and Taylore Che of Cincinnati meet up for lunch with XU alums Keisha Allen ’96, Joi Jackson ‘98, Mariea Becknel ‘99, Tiffany Francis ‘97, Denise Holland ‘99, and (kneeling) Jeanine Jackson ’91 during the annual American Speech-Language-Hearing Association convention, held in Atlanta GA.

GREAT ONES: Former Gold Rush basketball greats Bruce Seals and Donald “Slick” Watts were honored as Xavier played its first game against crosstown rival Dillard in its brand new Convocation Center. On the court for the presentation were (L-R) XU Athletics Director Dennis Cousin, Seal’s son and daughter, Seals, XU President Dr. Norman C. Francis, and Watts. Xavier swept the women’s/men’s doubleheader.

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AAAAA Notes1940sA charter elementary school in New Orleans East, the former Reed Elementary, was renamed in honor of the late XU alum Delores T. Aaron ‘47, who forged a legacy as a children’s advocate, educator, and former director of the New Orleans Recreation Department. She died in 2012.

1950sXU President Dr. Norman Francis ’52 was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans. He also served as keynote speaker for the capital campaign launch to restore the Holy Rosary Institute main classroom building in Lafayette LA. Now vacant, the school was placed on the National Historic Register in 1980.

Dr. James Paschal ’57 was elected Lt. Governor of the 16th Georgia District of Kiwanis International.

John Fuller ’58 was awarded a 50 Years of Service Award by the California State Board of Pharmacy in recognition of his excellence and distinguished attributes as a pharmacist. During that span he worked as a registered pharmacist and pharmaceutical consultant in both the public and private sector.

Edgar Francis Poree Jr. ’58 had a book-signing for his latest literary effort, Dreamer Who’s Been Extremely Blessed, at Gertrude’s Place in New Orleans.

The Rev. Dr. Elbert Ransom Jr. ’59, an adjunct professor at the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria VA and owner of the international human relations firm REACH Inc., traveled to Oslo (Norway) to make a series of presentations on the American Civil Rights Movement of the ‘50s and ‘60s. He also represented the U.S. Department of State during official visits to the Ukraine and Kosovo.

1960sDr. Elaine Parker Adams ‘61 has published a book, The Reverend Peter W. Clark: Sweet Preacher and Steadfast Reformer, the biography of her great-grandfather, who was a black pioneer in the development and growth of Methodism in Louisiana.

Evelyn Johnson ’62, a retired teacher now residing in Bloomington IL, was the featured volunteer in the April newsletter for Faith in Action, an interfaith volunteer program of partner congregations and community members.

The American Society for Public Administration has established an award in honor of the late Gloria Hobson Nordin ’67. The 2013 recipient of the Gloria Hobson Nordin Social Equity Award, which recognizes lifetime achievement and effort in the cause of social equity, was California Judge Garry Ichikawa.

The late Hal Brown ’69 was honored by the New Orleans City Council in August 2013 for his contributions to various community/educational programs and development projects in New Orleans.

1970sJennifer Christopher Colbert ‘71 was elected to the Board of Directors for the League of Women Voters of Louisiana.

Carolyn Thomas ’71, Director of Career Placement at Xavier, had an article, “The Power of Networking,” published in Diversity Employers magazine.

William “Bill” Allen, Jr., ’72, a select sales executive with the Travelers Insurance Co., was presented the Dach Award by the InVEST program, which honors insurance industry volunteers who have made tremendous contributions in fostering the growth and development of InVEST. The program is a key driver to attract new talent to the insurance industry.

Mary Brown ’72, executive director and co-founder of Life Pieces to Masterpieces, an academic enrichment program for young Black males in Washington, D.C., was selected recipient of the John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award from Georgetown University.

Sister Jean Marie Craig, S.B.S. ’72, a professor of education at Xavier, was named winner of the Pathfinder Award by the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS). The award, which honors women who have dedicated their lives to girls and women in sport, was presented at the annual meeting of the Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in Charlotte NC.

Dr. Ronald Dorris ‘72, a professor of African American Studies and English at Xavier, staged two of his works, “Alice,” and “Nina,” at the annual Louisiana Creole Research Association conference, held in New Orleans. In addition, he had two articles published: “Creole Sensibility in New Orleans and Vicinity, 1712-1803” in La Creole: A Journal of Creole History and Genealogy, “Frenzy: Framing Discourse to Set Text in a Cultural Continuum” in the anthology Perspectives on Percival Everett. He also presented a paper, “Civil War: African Americans and Unfinished Work, 1865-77,” at the Southern Conference on African American Studies, Inc. in Tallahassee FL.

Leon Johnson ‘72, President of Excel Screen Printing & Embroidery, Inc. in Schiller Park IL, was honored along with his company, being selected by Office Max as one of the 2012 Top Ten Diverse Suppliers in the USA.

Dr. PonJola Coney ’73, director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Center on Health Disparities and professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the VCU School of Medicine, was elected to the Institute of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. Established in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine has become recognized as a national resource for independent, scientifically informed analysis and recommendations on health issues.

Dr. Paula Verrette ’75 was promoted to senior vice president of quality and physician services at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena CA. In her new role she will continue to focus on quality and performance improvement with increased emphasis and oversight of physician clinical activities, medical staff activities, and accountable care organization development and clinical informatics. She previously served as vice president of quality and performance improvement.

Dr. Regina Benjamin ’79, who recently stepped down as U.S. Surgeon General after four years in the post, was named 13th among the “50 Most Influential Physician Executives” in the September issue of Modern Healthcare magazine. She recently joined the XU faculty as the Endowed Chair of Public Health Sciences.

1980sTimothy Francis ’80 was named to the Tulane University Board of Trustees.

Clifford Barthé ’81 has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Delgado Community College in New Orleans. He previously served as director of basketball operations at Tulane University, and before that was coach at St. Augustine High School for 23 years.

Kathleen Francis ’82 is president of Oasis Sports Ventures LLC, a new start-up marketing and development company specializing in providing quality amateur sports programs and competitions for youth, young adults and families that encourages physical activity, social engagement and achievement. The first property was the 2012 National Family Tennis Championships. Previously she served as managing director of marketing and development for the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) initiatives to grow tennis participation and frequency of play, nationally.

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Judge Karen Wells Roby ’83, Magistrate of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, was installed as president of the Federal Magistrate Judges Association (FMJA) at its 50th annual convention, held in Denver CO. She is the first African American female to serve as FMJA president.

Stephen Rochon, RADM, USCG (Retired) ’84, served as a consultant for the movie Lee Daniels’ The Butler, a true story of a White House butler who served under eight U.S. Presidents, including during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Rochon served as former Director of the Executive Residence and Chief Usher of the White House from 2007-2011.

Shauna Winston ‘87 was named Teacher of the Week and featured in an article by the DNAinfo.com Chicago.

Dr. Melanie Duckworth ’88 was named Director for the Public Health Prevention Service (PHPS) fellowship program – a three year master level fellowship program – with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta GA.

1990sCarlyn Addison ’90, an attorney in Memphis TN, is serving as a Shelby County Environmental Court Referee.

Dr. Sabrina Echols ’92, an assistant professor at the Baylor University College of Medicine and founder of the non-profit health care program Butterfly Wellness, authored a book, Voiceless: Inspiring True Voice Lessons on Life.

Dr. Tunicia Giron ’92 was named Medical Director of Anesthesiology at Tanner Health System, a three hospital system with facilities located in Carrollton, Bremen, and Villa Rica GA.

Dr. Robin G. Vander ‘92 (English) co-edited, compiled, wrote the introduction for, and contributed an article, “When the Text Becomes the Stage: Percival Everett’s Performance Turn in For Her Dark Skin,” to the anthology Perspectives on Percival Everett.

Jhan Doughty Berry ‘93, Chief Diversity Officer at Educational Testing Service (ETS), addressed the 2013 graduating class of the College of Education at Penn State University. She is a two-time alumna of the college.

Percy Bland III ’93 was elected mayor of Meridian MS, defeating the incumbent by more than 1,000 votes.

Nicole Chapman Griffin ’93 earned a Master’s degree in nursing from Loyola University.

Dr. Katrice Albert ‘94 was named vice president of equity and diversity at the University of Minnesota, where she will lead the University’s access, equity, and diverse multicultural resources and programs. She previously served as vice provost and chief diversity officer at LSU.

Dr. Tomia Palmer Harmon ’94 was named Director of Primary Care Skills at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Rhonda Harris-Scott ’94, a biology teacher at San Fernando High School in Los Angeles CA, was recognized by the Los Angeles Makes a Difference 2013 project, an online photojournalism documentary created by students in the Department of Journalism at California State University highlighting “those working to make a difference in communities throughout the Los Angeles area”.

Dr. Noreen Khan-Mayberry ‘94, a.k.a, the “The Tox Doc”, a toxicologist with NASA specializing in environmental, space, food and nutritional toxicology, has authored a book, Talking Toxicology, aimed demystifying science in order to educate and inform the public of critical issues that affect their health and quality of life. She was also featured on the 85th anniversary billboard for Texas Southern University Legends and Leaders campaign for work achievements as a NASA space toxicologist, speaker, and published author.

Sharonda Williams ’94 was named the new City Attorney for New Orleans by Mayor Mitch Landrieu. Previously she served the city as chief deputy for litigation.

Dr. Christopher Freeburg ’95, an assistant professor of English at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, published a book, Melville and the Idea of Blackness: Race and Imperialism in Nineteenth Century America.

Okyeame Haley ‘95 was appointed Deputy Clerk for the Louisiana Supreme Court and elected President of the Board for the Council on Aging.

Kendra Tircuit ‘95 is serving as Director of Advancement Services at Xavier University.

Dr. Ramona Rhodes ’96, an assistant professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center, was selected an American Geriatrics Society Fellow and received the 2013 Outstanding Committee Service Award from the American Geriatrics Society Ethics Committee.

LaToya Cantrell ’96 was elected to the New Orleans City Council, representing District B (which includes parts of Mid-City, Central City, Broadmoor, Uptown, the Lower Garden District and the Central Business District).

Dr. Shameza Boyd Dennis ‘96 opened her own private pediatric practice, Small Steps Pediatrics, in Birmingham AL.

Dr. Kim LeDuff ‘96 was named the Associate Vice Provost for Equity, Diversity and International Affairs at the University of West Florida where she will have overarching responsibility for promoting and fostering a climate of diversity and inclusive excellence throughout all aspects of the university community. She previously served as acting director of the School of Mass Communication & Journalism at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Dr. Myiesha Taylor ’96 was selected as a “2012 Great Women of Texas” by the Forth Worth Business Press. She was cited for the care she provides in the emergency department at the Texas Regional Medical Center and her work in creating and serving as president of the Artemis Medical Society. One of three founding members of the “We Are Doc McStuffins” movement, she continues to promote greater diversity in America’s physician workforce, having appeared in The Disney Channel’s Black History Month set of interstitials naturally called We Are Doc McStuffins, and being interviewed on PRX.

Danielle Burrell ’97 has been named by the New Orleans Kids Partnership as the zone coordinator for its new “GRoW Zone” project serving children and families in the Gentilly area. GRoW (Great Resources Whereyat) is a neighborhood-based network of free and low-cost services.

Rayanne Lee ’97 earned a medical degree from the LSU New Orleans School of Medicine and was accepted into the pediatric residency program at UT the University of Tennessee-Memphis Le Bonheur Hospital.

Nkrumah Dixon ’98, Texas A&M Consolidated Middle School Principal in College Station TX, was named Middle School Principal of the Year by the Education Service Center Region VI.

Daria Cross ’99 accepted a position as an engagement specialist with Optum Health in Maryland Heights MO.

Jasmine Porter Dartez ‘99 was installed as the Jack and Jill President of the Contra Costa Chapter.

Alejandro Perkins ’99 was named a partner in the Baton Rouge LA law firm of Hammonds, Sills, Adkins and Guice, LLP, specializing in complex litigation, education law, and insurance defense.

Dr. Ronyelle Bertrand Richard ‘99 has been named Special Assistant to the Chancellor at Southern University in Baton Rouge LA. She previously served as Coordinator for the Presidential Commission on Academic Renewal at Howard University.

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AAAAA Notes2000sJacquelynn Orr ’00, director for practice management at Princeton Healthcare System in Princeton NJ, was presented the 2013 Early Careerist Healthcare Award by the American College of Healthcare Executives of New Jersey (ACHE-NJ), a professional society with over 800 members who direct management services and programs within health care facilities, networks and related organizations in New Jersey and surrounding areas.

Terrance Osborne ’00 created the 2013 Mardi Gras commemorative poster for the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club.

Quo Vadis Webster ’00, ’10 (premedical adviser) made a presentation “The Medical School Application Process” at the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Region III Conference.

Tia Zeno ‘00 earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in social and behavioral sciences from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Eric Blue ’01 has joined the law firm Adams and Reese as an Associate in the New Orleans office, where he will specialize in corporate practice.

Dr. Gwendolyn Hudson ’01 was commissioned as an officer (Lieutenant) in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, at the USFDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition in the Washington DC Metro area.

Dr. William L. Cody ’02 is serving as an assistant professor at the University of Dallas, where he teaches molecular biology, microbiology and immunology, in addition to maintaining a bacterial pathogenesis research program.

Dr. David Forsh ’02, an assistant professor of orthopedics at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York NY, was featured on the Dr. Oz television show.

Davetta Cooke Lee ‘02, executive director of the Mississippi Access to Justice Commission, was named “Young Lawyer of the Year” by the Mississippi College School of Law.

Monique Moliere Piper ’02 authored a new motivational book Dance in the Sun: Being the Authentic You.

Dr. April Savoy ’02 was named an assistant professor of business administration and program director of Informatics at Indiana University East. She holds a Ph.D. in philosophy in industrial engineering.

Damon Williams, Jr. ’02, Director of Graduate Placement at Xavier, was appointed to the Executive Board for the Urban League Young Professionals as the Professional Development Chair and the National Black MBA as the Social & Events Chair. In addition, he was among 150 outstanding young professionals nominated for the 2013 Millennial Awards and was also named to the UNCF’s Louisiana Young Leadership Council.

Bill Beverly Jr. ’03 earned a master’s degree in liberal arts from Tulane University.

Dr. Kristy Brumfield ’03, a member of the biology faculty at Xavier, mentored young students in the Elevate/NORDC Summer Camp Sponsored by Chevron. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Dress for Success New Orleans.

Dr. Kelly Harris-Johnson ’03, a professor of biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was featured in a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Bulletin about successful graduates of its Exceptional Research Opportunities Program.

Adrianna Andrews Marshall ’03 earned a doctor of philosophy in music education from the University of Florida.

Celeste Parker ’03 earned a Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology degree from Nova Southeastern University.

Dwayne Aikens Jr. ’05, founder of the nonprofit “We Lead Ours” organization in Oakland CA, was appointed to the Board of Directors for Keep Oakland Beautiful. He is also working on an EdD in Leadership Development Curriculum Instruction to compliment his MBA from the University of Phoenix.

Ronald Brown II ’05 was named Chief Resident at the University of Florida where he recently completed his own residency and received the Resident of the Year award. He plans to specialize in gastroenterology.

Dr. Ebonee Johnson ’05 earned a Ph.D. with a major in rehabilitation psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dr. Jessica Long ’05 earned a Doctorate of Philosophy in Curriculum & Instruction from Texas A&M University.

Tiajuana Robinson ’05 earned a law degree from Southern University.

Elijah Williams ’05, a Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs specialist with the NASA-Johnson Space Center, was selected as one of Houston’s Top 30 Under 30 award recipients recognizing his professional achievements and community involvement. He was also elected national treasurer of the National Urban League Young Professionals for 2013-2015.

Mary E. Green ’06 was accepted into the LSU-New Orleans School of Medicine.

Ashley Reece ’06 earned a law degree from Howard University.

Candice Stewart ’06, a pediatric speech therapist in New Orleans, was a member of the cast for this summer’s 15th season of CBS-TV’s reality show Big Brother.

Aarika Diggs ’07 earned a doctorate in physical therapy from Florida A&M University.

Victor Jones ’07 was named an Associate and a member of the Special Business Services Practice Group in the New Orleans office of the law firm of Adams and Reese, where he will concentrate on labor and employment, litigation, education law, and charter schools. He earned his J.D. in common and civil law at the Loyola University-New Orleans College of Law in 2012.

Crystal Moore ‘07 has earned her MBA from the Duke University Fuqua School of Business and is now serving an internship with the White House Domestic Policy Council on Education. While still at Duke, she also captained a team that won the Executive Leadership Council Business Case Competition.

Venus Rome ’07 was named an administrative assistant with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) in New Orleans.

Ashley Thomas ’07, an outreach and communications specialist with Total Community Action (TCA) in New Orleans and the owner of Creative Vibe, a local graphic design, T-shirt design and photography services company, was named to Gambit newspapers’ “2012 Forty under Forty” list.

Shandrell Briscoe ‘09 has earned a Master of Science Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of New Orleans.

Susan Isaacs ‘09 has joined WDSU, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, as a traffic reporter. She previously served as the traffic reporter at Fox affiliate WVUE. Her move to WDSU coincides with an upgrade to the traffic systems at the NBC affiliate.

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AAAAA NotesAndrea Lee ’09 was accepted into Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Brittney Richardson ’09 is serving her residency in family medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where she received her medical degree in May.

Ashley Sutherland ’09 was accepted in the University of Cincinnati Medical School.

Vi Truong Tran ‘09 was accepted into University of Queensland (Australia) Medical School/Ochsner New Orleans Clinical School.

2010sShamier Bouie ’10 was named public relations account manager at the Spears Consulting Group, a marketing and advertising agency in New Orleans.

Jonathan Tennial ‘10 earned a Master of Divinity degree from the Wake Forest University School of Divinity.

Aishah Yanssaneh ’10 was accepted into the Southern Illinois School of Medicine.

Lauren Ausama ’11 was accepted into Meharry Medical College.

Vernon Dunn, Jr. ’11 was awarded a Louis Stokes-Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation (LS-LMAP) “Bridge to the Doctorate” Fellowship at LSU, which offers a stipend and full tuition scholarship for study in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).

Stequita Hankton ’11 was accepted into medical school at Howard University.

Brian E. Murray ’11 earned a master’s degree in Jazz studies from the University of New Orleans.

Marylynn Nguyen ’11 was accepted into the LSU-New Orleans School of Medicine.

Sierra Stewart ‘11 was accepted into the Southern University Law Center.

Hanh-My Tracy Tran ’11 was accepted into the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Stacey Windon ’11 was promoted to Marketing Analyst in support of Structures Segment for 3M Aerospace Materials Marketing.

Two alums currently pursuing degrees in optometry – Breanne McLain McGhee ’11 of the Pacific University College of Optometry and Devin Sasser ‘11 of the University of Missouri at St. Louis College of Optometry – were elected as 2014-15 national officers (corresponding secretary and parliamentarian, respectively) of the National Optometric Student Association executive board.

Shaheera Chughtai ’12 was accepted into medical school at Meharry College, Indiana University, and Texas A&M.

Charisse Graham ’12 was accepted into Meharry Medical College.

Jasmine Holmes ’12 was accepted into the UCLA School of Medicine.

Maya Jones ’12, made the cover with her first FEATURE story for espnW. on Olympic runner Jeneba Tarmoh.

Mia Holmes ’12, a first-year dental student at the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, was awarded a full academic scholarship by the National Health Service Corps. The grant covers all tuition and fees, books, instruments, uniforms, travel, clinical supplies, health insurance, lab expenses, a computer, as well as a monthly stipend, totaling more than $350,000 in scholarship funds.

Justin Spraglin ’12 was accepted into medical school at Baylor University, Tulane University, LSU-New Orleans, Meharry College and the University of Rochester NY.

Twins Ashley Matthew ’12 and Asia Matthew ’12, both currently pursuing MD and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School, were named co-recipients of the 2013 Chairman’s Award for Leadership in Health & Wellness by the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. The awards were presented this summer during the organization’s 27th Annual Conference in New Orleans.

Valencia Potter ’12 was accepted into the Medical Scientist Training Program at the Baylor College of Medicine. She will receive an annual stipend, medical insurance, and a tuition scholarship for both medical and graduate school.

Ashley Williams ’12 was accepted into Meharry Medical College and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine-Georgia Campus.

Krista R. Burton ’13 was accepted into the master’s degree program in nuclear engineering at the University of Tennessee. This summer she will serve an internship at the Pacific Northwest National Lab in Richland WA.

Teri Graham ’13 was accepted into the Master of Public Health Program at Mercer University.

Marquisha Johns ’13 was accepted into the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota, George Washington University, Drexel University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Washington University-St. Louis.

Melanie Moore ’13 was accepted into the Master of Public Health degree program in Health Policy and Administration at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Jeremy Pierre ’13 was presented the National Association of Black Journalists’ (NABJ) Ted Holtzclaw Excellence in Journalism award for the multimedia short course and was named NABJ Region 5 Student Journalist of the Year for his work as XTV senior executive producer and anchor.

LaShaunda Reese ’13 was accepted into the master’s degree program in theology at Loyola University-Chicago.

Cyrell Roberson ‘13 was accepted into the Master of Arts degree program in psychology Columbia University’s Teachers College.

Meggan Simien ‘13 was admitted into the School of Science and Engineering at Tulane University.

Cassie Smith ’13 was designated a national finalist in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Breaking News Reporting category for her article, “Administration stuns Xavier community with layoffs, mandatory closure announcements.” The article, written while she was serving as editor-in-chief of the Xavier Herald newspaper, won first place in SPJ Region 12 (small university) competition.

Jasmine Smith ‘13 was accepted into medical school at LSU-Shreveport.

Alonza Terry Jr. ’13 was accepted into the Summer Pre-doctoral Institute in mathematics at the University of Illinois.

Ashley Trussell ‘13 was accepted into the biomedical sciences program at the University of Mississippi and the medical science program at Mississippi College.

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Mrs. Edna Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1937

Mrs. Eunice D. Lear . . . . . . . . . . . .1940

Mrs. Alice F. Jupiter . . . . . . . . . . . .1941

Mr. Porter Myrick, Sr. . . . . . . . . . .1941

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Mrs. Rose Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1950

Mr. Lee A. Caldwell . . . . . . . . . . . .1951

Dr. Vivian R. Rouson . . . . . . . . . . .1951

Dr. Robert D. Miller, Jr. . . . . . . . . .1952

Mrs. Mildred B. Reed . . . . . . . . . .1952

Most Rev. Moses B. Anderson, S.S.E. . . .1953

Mr. George Gueringer . . . . . . . . .1953

Ms. Aurora Jefferson . . . . . . . . . .1953

Dr. Everett J. Williams . . . . . . . . .1953

Mr. Waldo W. Dejan . . . . . . . . . . .1954

Mr. John M. Green . . . . . . . . . . . .1954

Mr. Elliot T. Willard . . . . . . . . . . . .1954

Mrs. Carolene F. Deslonde . . . . . .1955

Mrs. Nelka Pinkney . . . . . . . . . . . .1955

Mrs. Janice Mayfield Sanford . . .1955

Mr. Laurence J. Smith . . . . . . . . . .1955

Ms. Kay F. Wexler . . . . . . . . . . . . .1955

Mr. Adam A. Casmier . . . . . . . . . .1956

Mr. Fred G. McCrowey . . . . . . . . .1956

Mr. Lionel H. Stephens . . . . . . . . .1956

Mr. William Woodson . . . . . . . . . .1956

Mrs. Delores T. Arthur . . . . . . . . . .1957

Mr. Marvin L. Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . .1958

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Mr. Marc A. Barkins . . . . . . . . . . .1959

Mr. Lloyd X. Creecy . . . . . . . . . . . .1960

Mr. Van B. Chambers, Jr. . . . . . . . .1961

Mrs. Leah C. Irvin . . . . . . . . . . . . .1961

Mr. Walter T. Lewis, Jr. . . . . . . . . . .1962

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Dr. Anthony Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967

Mrs. Jimmie L. Lawrence. . . . . . .1967

Mr. Lloyd P. St. Martin . . . . . . . . .1967

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Mr. Lucius Tyson, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . .1968

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Mr. Richard E. Hartenstein . . . . . .1975

Mr. James Williams . . . . . . . . . . .1975

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Mrs. Clara P. Carey . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979

Mr. Rickey Mays . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979

Mrs. Michelle Coulon Ancar . . . .1983

Dr. Judith Alexander Nash . . . . . .1983

Ms. Melinda T. Lion . . . . . . . . . . . .1984

Ms. Gwendolyn A. Ridgley . . . . .1984

Ms. Dianne Dumas . . . . . . . . . . . .1988

Mr. John Cleveland Owens . . . . .1989

Dr. Christopher T. Smith . . . . . . . .1989

Ms. Maria R. Jongebloed . . . . . . .1991

Dr. Keith Amos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992

Ms. Daulette M. Green . . . . . . . . .1996

Mr. Diallo W. Bartley . . . . . . . . . . .1997

Ms. Stephanie H. Williams . . . . .1999

Ms. Kim F. Layman, RPh. . . . . . . .2000

Dr. Catina L. Murphy-Hewitt . . . .2001

Ms. Annie C. Ulmer . . . . . . . . . . .2012

Mrs. Muriel Binder The Honorable Corinne Claiborne Boggs (‘92)*

Mrs. Selika C. BrownMr. Bennett Cooper

Mr. John J. Cunningham, Sr.

Mrs. Dolores D. FrancisMrs. Mary Faith Williams Frilot

U.S. Rep. Dr. William H. Gray III (‘92)*Mr. Harold Hunter

Very Rev. Michael P. Jacques, S.S.E., V.F.Mr. Harry W. Jones

Dr. John C. KentMs. Charlotte Lang

Mr. Kenneth I. Leary, Sr.Mr. George Leonard IV

Ms. Willie MorganMr. Herman Niebuhr, Jr.

Mrs. Eunice A. PerezMs. Allison Pitcher

Fr. Thaddeus Posey, OFM Cap.Mr. Theodore G. Solomon

Mr. David R. VoelkerMr. Ernest Warlick

The Xavier family extends its deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and relatives

of the following alumni and friends of Xavier. The University was notified of these deaths

during the period of August 2012 through August 2013. We regret any omissions.

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“Everyday a Miracle”by Terrance Osborne ’00

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WAAAAAAA & BAAAAAWAAAAAAA & BAAAAAuNacole Daliet-Peychaud ’94 and husband Janard Peychaud Jr. ‘93 welcomed son Joshua Aaron

Peychaud born May 15, 2013.

vMiller Bill Boyd III ’98 married Danielle N. Joseph on November 16, 2012 in New Orleans, LA.

wWhitney Forstall Grandpré ‘03 married Kevin Grandpré Jr. on December 22, 2012 at St. John Lutheran Church followed with reception at the Federal Ballroom in New Orleans, LA.

xAngele Young ‘97 and Corey Boutté welcomed daughter Isabella Grace Boutté on December 8, 2012 and sister L’jeanne Young Bates ’99 and husband Ravi Bates welcomed daughter Carson Elizabeth Bates on October 5, 2012.

yMelissa Lear Pappion ‘01 Married Gregory Anthony Pappion, II on October 1, 2011, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church with the reception following at the New Orleans Museum of Art.

zChristian Taplin Hills ’07 and husband Kelvin Hills welcomed son Caleb Sadiq Hills on April 19, 2012.

{Jonathan C. W. Jones ’05 married Sabrina Denson Jones on August 31, 2012 and welcomed son Christopher Lee Jones on October 7, 2012.

|Nadrea Reeves Njoku ’06 and Victor Njoku ’04 welcomed son Victor Njoku on October 26, 2012.

}Sezanne Johnson Coffee ’96 and husband Major Steven L. Coffee welcomed son Steven L. Coffee, II on September 28, 2012.

~Amber Anderson ’97 and husband Sylvester Anderson welcomed daughter Kendal Mackenzie Anderson on October 27, 2012.

¢Tiffany Edwards-Dunston ‘95 welcomed daughter Kyndall on June 5, 2012.¢Jessica Stiggers Jackson ’05 welcomed a son on May 18, 2013.¢Litouri C. Smith ‘99 and Halima Narcisse Smith ‘99 welcomed a daughter, Isabella

Grace Smith, on April 5, 2013.¢Calandra Tate Moore ’99 and Eulus S. Moore III welcomed daughter Eden Riley

Christine Moore on July 1, 2013.¢Jeryl Williams ’02 and Toye Metoyer Williams welcomed daughter Maddox on August

14, 2012.¢Jeanine Jennings Hall ‘03 married Maurice Hall on April 27, 2013 in St. Louis, Mo.¢Varion Laurent ’01 married Erin Gonzalez on March 23, 2013 at the Dillard University

Chapel with reception following at Latrobes’ in New Orleans, LA.

Are you planning a wedding or having a baby? Submit your good news and photos to alumni@xula.edu for the next issue of the Xavier Gold Alumni Magazine!

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AAAAAAA NewsThe Atlanta Chapter continues to grow its membership through outreach and programming. On March 17th the chapter hosted a St. Katharine Drexel Feast Day Celebration by celebrating Mass at Our Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Church (founded by St. Katharine Drexel) followed by brunch at The Retreat at Perimeter Summit. The celebration raised over $15,000 and was attended by over 300 Xavier alumni and friends. Xavier officials Dr. Kenneth St. Charles, Vice-President, Ms. Kimberly Reese ’95, and Mrs. Gia Soublet ’93 were also in attendance. Leslie Sudberry ‘61 was honored for his outstanding service to the chapter and Xavier University of Louisiana. The Chapter hosted its annual Alumni Picnic and Membership Drive on August 3rd. Alumni Chapter meetings occur on the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at 951 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard. To join the chapter or receive more information about upcoming events contact the Atlanta Alumni President, James Pascal’57 at (404) 349-7926 or paschal07@comcast.net.

The Baton Rouge Chapter invites all Baton Rouge area alumni and friends of Xavier to join the growing chapter. On March 3rd the chapter celebrated the Feast Day of St. Katharine Drexel with a mass at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. On March 24th the Chapter hosted its Annual Jazz Brunch to support the Frank Hayden Scholarship at the Lod Cook Center. Dr. Norman C. Francis ‘52 and Kimberly Reese ’95 joined over 100 Xavier alumni and friends to celebrate the event. Marino ‘56 and Betty Casem ’56 were honored at the Brunch for their exemplary service to the Baton Rouge Chapter and Xavier University of Louisiana. The Chapter also sponsored a very successful freshman send-off in August. Vivian Broussard Guillory ’75 stepped down as chapter president after being elected as the Xavier University of Louisiana National Alumni Association President. Karen Yarbrough ’85 has been elected as the new chapter president. In addition, Baton Rouge chapter officer and member, Alejandro Perkins ’99 has been appointed as a Member at Large for the National Alumni Association. For more information regarding the Baton Rouge Chapter contact the Chapter President, Karen Yarbrough at (225) 939-7346 or karenyarbrough88@gmail.com

The Birmingham Chapter will host a Jazz Brunch and Silent Auction on September 28th to benefit Xavier students from the Birmingham area. The Brunch is $40.00 and will feature a silent auction, Rhythm and Blues band, and the traditional alumni second line. To purchase tickets please contact Rudy Lewis ‘71, Chapter Treasurer at (205) 527-9240 or tenniszyx@aol.com.

The Chicago Chapter continues to increase their membership through interactive communication and an array of programs that appeal to all age groups. The Chapter started the 2013 year with its Annual Post Holiday Party. This kick-off to the New Year also serves as the Chapter’s Membership Drive. Over 150 Xavierites and friends attended the Annual Chicago Chapter Scholarship and Boat Cruise along Lake Michigan. Proceeds will benefit the Yvonne Allen Pharmacy Scholarship and Chicago area students. The Annual William J. Hill Freshmen and Parents Welcome Reception was held in August and the Chapter will host its Second Annual Taste-Off in October. For more information regarding the Chicago Chapter contact the Chapter President, Chakita R. Holmes ‘03 at (708) 223-0161 or chakitaholmes@yahoo.com.

James Paschal ‘57 presents Leslie G. Sudberry ‘61 with the Atlanta Alumni Association’s Outstanding Member award at the Atlanta Alumni Association’s Annual St. Katharine Drexel Celebration Brunch. The Chapter raised over $15,000 for student scholarships.

Kimberly Reese ‘95, Director of Alumni Relations (middle) catches up with Michelle Carter ‘97 (L) and Katrice Albert ‘94 (R) at the Baton Rouge Alumni Chapter Brunch. Over 100 alumni were on hand for this event that supports the Frank Hayden Scholarship.

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AAAAAAA NewsThe Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter hosted its second annual Mardi Gras Ball in February. Over 200 Xavierites and friends enjoyed New Orleans style food, a mask contest, and dancing to benefit Xavier University of Louisiana. Whitney Forstall ’03, Alumni Relations Specialist, attended this successful event. Another popular event sponsored by the Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter, the annual crawfish boil and fish fry continues to attract a record number of participants. In March, Chapter members and friends celebrated Mass together in honor of the Feast Day of St. Katharine Drexel. For more information regarding the Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter contact the Chapter President, Tiffany Devereaux ‘98 at (972) 978-1965 or ttdex@yahoo.com.

The Houston Chapter held its seventh annual Mardi Gras in December; proceeds from the event benefits scholarships for students from the Houston area. On March 3rd, Chapter members celebrated the Feast Day of St. Katharine Drexel with Mass. In April, the Chapter hosted its second annual Vincent Rachal Luncheon, in honor of Vincent Rachal ’56, a loyal supporter of the Houston Chapter and Xavier University of Louisiana. The Chapter continues to host a number of social events including crawfish boils and happy hours to keep members engaged. For more information regarding the Houston Chapter contact the Chapter President, Randall McHenry ’86 at (281) 415-3720 or Randall @mchenryinc.net.

The Lake Charles Chapter is diligently working to provide ongoing support for students from the Lake Charles area. The chapter provided book scholarships to all incoming freshmen from Lake Charles and hosted its third successful fundraiser to benefit its scholarship fund. Chapter members have also assisted with recruitment efforts by participating in local college fairs. For more information regarding the Lake Charles Alumni Chapter contact the Chapter President, Cynthia Guillory ’76 at (337) 844-3475 or cguillory@cpda.org.

The Meridian Chapter is the newest alumni chapter and recently held its first

election. The officers elected are President, Otis Gowdy, Jr.; Vice President, Annie Ramsey ‘59; Secretary, Khaleah Naylor ‘06; Treasurer, Mildred Cole Major; and Student Liaison, Devon Pruitt. The members of the Meridian Chapter have set a $25,000 endowed scholarship as their fundraising goal. They are

currently working with alumni and friends from Meridian and the surrounding community on fundraising events and college recruitment fairs. For more information regarding the Meridian Chapter contact Chapter President Otis Gowdy, Jr. ‘95 at (601) 201-8150 or otis_gowdy@comcast.net.

The Memphis Chapter continues to expand its membership by participating in community service projects and hosting events that appeal to all age groups. A popular event with all chapter members and friends continue to be the annual wine tasting soirée. The Alumni Chapter also hosted its annual jazz brunch in April and assisted with recruitment at local college fairs. The Chapter is currently planning a Mardi Gras Ball for 2013. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting event. For more information regarding the Memphis Chapter contact the Chapter President, Trevor Thompson ’91 at (901) 378-6077 or trevorkthompson@aol.com.

Members of the Lake Charles Alumni Chapter and a few Xavier representatives gather inside the city’s Civic Center for “An Evening of Jazz, Dinner and Silent Auction”, a chapter-sponsored fundraising event.

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The New Orleans Chapter joined the Office of Alumni Relations and celebrated the Feast Day of St. Katharine Drexel at a March 3rd Mass in the St. Katharine Drexel Chapel. On March 10th the Chapter hosted their annual fundraiser, Day at the Races. Nearly 200 Xavierites and friends attended the event to fund scholarships for students from the New Orleans area. The New Orleans Chapter holds its meetings on the third Wednesday in September, October, January, February, March and April at 6 p.m. For more information about the New Orleans Chapter, contact Chapter President, Louise J. Sonnier ‘56 at (504) 427-3858.

The Northern California Chapter hosted its annual Day at the Races at the Golden Gate Fields in Albany California. Chapter members continue to be actively involved in the HBCU network and serve as recruiters at the local college fairs. For more information regarding the Northern California Chapter, contact Chapter President Mildred Gardner ’56 at (510) 529-2078 or gardnermildred@hotmail.com.

The Phoenix Chapter is currently assisting the University in its recruitment efforts by participating in college fairs. The Chapter is actively recruiting alumni residing in the Phoenix area. For more information regarding the Phoenix Chapter contact Chapter President, James Tillman ‘96 at (602) 237-7859 or jtillman33@yahoo.com.

The Philadelphia Chapter hosted their annual picnic for incoming freshman from Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The annual jewelry and Texas Hold’em party continues to be a great success and chapter members are currently planning a fundraiser to benefit the University in the coming months. Dionne Barnum ‘85, an officer and member of the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter, was recently elected to the National Alumni Association as the recording secretary. For more information regarding the Philadelphia Chapter contact the Chapter President, Jazmine Atkins ’95 at (609) 230-7214 or jallenah@aol.com.

The St. Louis Chapter has reactivated! The following officers were elected during the first official chapter meeting; President, Kimberli Hillard ‘08; Vice President, Carnecia Cole ‘07; Treasurer, Early Winfrey III ‘94; and Secretary, Brittany Stillwell ‘07. The Chapter has been very busy hosting a back to school picnic for St. Louis area incoming freshmen. The St. Louis Chapter is also planning its annual trip to the Mount Pleasant Winery. Proceeds will benefit scholarships for students in the area. The Chapter encourages all St. Louis alumni to get involved. For more information regarding the St. Louis Alumni Chapter please contact Chapter President, Kimberli Hillard ‘08 at kimberli.hillard@pfizer.com.

Xavier Alumnae hangout at the annual Philadelphia Alumni Picnic held at the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Motherhouse (L-R) Ronda Broady ‘95, Dionne Barnum ‘85, Amber Koon ‘10, Jazmine Harris ‘95, and Anisha Roussell ‘95.

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The Southern California Chapter continues to support Xavier University of Louisiana by participating in college fairs and hosting its annual signature event, the Mardi Gras Jazz Brunch. The 31st Annual Jazz Brunch was held in November. Xavierites and friends had a wonderful time enjoying good food and music while supporting a most worthy cause. Dr. Francis ’52, Dr. Kenneth St. Charles, and Kimberly Reese ’95 were also on hand to greet participants and provide a state of the university. The Southern California Chapter also celebrated the Feast Day of Saint Katharine Drexel with Mass and a reception following. Members of the chapter continue to assist the University in its recruiting efforts by participating in numerous college fairs. Monthly meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month. For more information regarding the Southern California Chapter, contact Chapter President, Anthony Sharp ‘03 at (310) 413-3440 or mranthonysharp@yahoo.com.

The Washington D.C. Chapter continues to serve as alumni recruiters at numerous college fairs in the Washington D.C. area. The Chapter also participates in a number of community service activities in the region. Upcoming events include a freshman send-off, happy hour, and a fundraiser to benefit University scholarships. For more information regarding the Washington D.C. Chapter contact the Chapter President, Matt Frazier ‘03 at (513) 259-7193 or matt.fraze@gmail.com.

Do you live in Jackson, MS, Jacksonville or Tampa, FL and are interested in networking with other Xavierites? There is an interest to start a chapter in your area. For more information contact Kimberly Reese ‘95 at (504) 520-5131 or kreese@xula.edu.

Do you live in Minnesota and are interested in joining a group of alumni interested in starting a local chapter? For more information contact Whitney Forstall ’03 at (504) 520-5323 or wrforsta@xula.edu.

Interested in joining the New York Alumni Chapter? Please contact Kimberly Reese ’95 at (504) 520-5131 or kreese@xula.edu.

Do you want to start an alumni chapter in your area? Give the Office of Alumni Relations a call at (504) 520-5131 or email at alumni@xula.edu.

Alumnae Shauna Kristen ‘02 and Ayana Rowley ‘05 volunteer as recruiters at a local college fair in the Washington D.C. area.

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AAAAAAAAAA Comradeship and revelry were the order of the day as alumni from across the nation gathered for Homecoming 2012. Here is a brief sampling. Make plans now to attend this year’s celebration, Nov. 20-24 and make your own memories. The 2013 event will feature the five-year reunions classes ending in “8” and “3”, but, as always, all alumni are encouraged to attend.

Classmates Christie Lagarde ’03 and Myla Reese Poree ’03 strike a pose during the TGIF AfterParty.

John Kitchings ’82 and Dannton Jackson ’92 share a moment before the Homecoming basketball games.

Outgoing two-term National Alumni Association President Frederick Carter ’69

presents outgoing treasurer Elvira Day Henry ’58 with a gift of thanks.

Members of the class of 1952 have a moment together in the President’s Suite during the Homecoming basketball games. The Class celebrated their 60th class reunion.

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AAAAAAAAAALester Arnaud, Leslie Lee ’62, Catherine Williams Arnaud ’62, and Lester Lee ’61 attend Sunday Mass at the new St. Katharine Drexel Chapel.

The Class of 1997 reunites at the Alumni Gala: (seated L-R) Shayla Nesbitt, Nicole Perkins Thompson, and Trevonne Thompson; (standing L-R) Randle Pollard, Juval Scott, Kerry Sterling, Tunrera Croom, Stephanie Owens-Gilkesson, and Jacinda Byrd-Smith.

The Class of 1977 and their spouses stake out a claim to their private table: (seated L-R) Mary Hanshaw Cooley, Alvin Cooley, George Baker, Carla Gibson Baker, and Priscilla Hydell; (standing L-R) Philip Stelly, Donzella Barthelemy, Melvin Butler and Earl Brown- Sconiers.

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AAAAAAAAAAFormer Miss Xavier Jennifer Hayes Jacobs ’87 hangs out with the reigning Miss Xavier, Nikki Odofin ’13, at the Queen’s social.

Board of Trustees member Leo Sam ’52 and Sybil Haydel Morial ’52 get good seats at the Dr. Norman C. Francis Endowed Scholarship Benefit Concert.

Joleen Allen ’73 and William Allen ’72, flanking Sister Grace Mary Flickinger, are greeted at the “On the Yard” student-alumni event by junior business major Leon Vaughn.

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Eloise Gourrier, Michael Gourrier ’62, Victor Syng ’62, and Mary Joressa Graugor Chappell ’62 enjoy the casual atmosphere at the Alumni Mixer.

LaToya Smith Wilson ’02, Starsky Wilson ’99, and their future Xavierites enjoy the tailgate BBQ.

Judith Johnson ’53 gets a hug from Xavier’s mascot as the Homecoming parade passes by.

Brian Landry ’02, Nina Washington ’02, Tamara Lewis ’02, Chakita Holmes ’03, and Latoya Polk ’02 claim a corner during TGIF.

Consuela Colston ’82, Sharon Jenkins ’82, a friend, and Avid Jones Jackson ’82 bask in the delightful fall weather at the “On the Yard” student-alumni event.

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AAAAAAAAAAPresident Norman C. Francis ’52 presents a gift of appreciation to Karl Connor ‘91, Sr. Director,

Government & Public Affairs BP America, Inc., in recognition of the company’s lead sponsorship for

the 5th Annual Dr. Norman C. Francis Endowed Scholarship Benefit Concert.

Musical legends The O’Jay’s bring down the house during their performance at the fifth annual Dr. Norman C. Francis Endowed Scholarship Benefit Concert. Grammy/American Music Award-winning recording artist Stephanie Mills also entertained.

Alphonse Smith ’04 and friends whoop it up at the TGIF.

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Class of 1937: (L-R) President Norman Francis with Elise LeNoir Morris.

Class of 1942: (L-R) President Norman Francis with Betty Mott Coles.

Class of 1947: (L-R) President Norman Francis with Lorraine Gonzales Williams.

Class of 1952: (front row L-R) President Norman Francis with Ruth Newton Wilson, Fred Johnson, and MacLetus Terrell Dejoie; (back row) Leo Sam, Vera Davillier Stevens, and Lorraine Marrero Thomas.

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Class of 1957: (front row L-R) President Norman Francis with Lorraine Poret Wilson, Mary Savare Gonzales, Clementine Baptiste Cager, and Johnny Crear; (second row) Castro Spears, Francis Gonzales, Richard Harrison, and Ruby Folse Age; (third row) Manuel Llorens, Henry Stewart III, and Anthony Sceau; (back row) Sr. Lois Davis SSS, James Paschal, and Shirley Melton Judge.

Class of 1962: (front row L-R) Catherine Williams Arnaud, Brenda August, Arlette Lobastre, Anna Saul Harrison, Lana Lewis Pierre, Aurelia Barneun Arceneaux, Doris Raphael Dejoie, and Wanda Bazile Hewitt with President Norman Francis; (second row) Lucille Augustine Payne, Lucia Hamilton Haywood, Bobbie Bowman Anderson, Evangeline Harris Tierney, Gloria Llorens Collins, Bonita Blanchet Harris, Sydonia Davis Taylor, and Jack Hurry, Jr.; (third row) Marilyn DeGrasse, Marguerite Rey Florent, Carolyn Millet Lee, Carolyn Ross Wilson, Evelyn LaCroix Johnson, Abbie Lear LeCesne, Barbar, Barbara Buirl Jackson, and Leslie Israel Lee; (back row); Victor Syng, Michael Gourrier, Frederick Toca, and Errol LeCesne.

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Class of 1972: (front row L-R) Yauna Hopkins Dailey, Stephanie Ford, Marion Christie-Campbell, Fannie Meardry Bush, Diane Bailey Woods, Monica Patton Taylor, Marvene Augustus, and Charles Anderson with President Norman Francis; (second row) Brenda Bethune Colbert, Linda Cooks Narcisse, Jean Hypolite Wooten, Roseanna Frilot Pappion, AnnMarie James Giles, Stephanie Rhodes Navarre, Terence Brown, Lynette Smith Causey, and Cherryll LeBlanc; (third row) Gregory Pappion, Jimmy Davis, Douglas Cunningham, Sharon Lefrere Donato, Ronald Guidry, Carolyn Wallace White, and Jacquelyn Robinson; (back row) Joseph Cadray, William Allen, Leon Johnson, and Philip White.

Class of 1967: (front row L-R) President Norman Francis with Anne Hamilton

Thibodeaux, Xavier Kembo Zunzanyika, and Brendolyn Miller McKenna; (second row) JoAnn

Hall LeBlanc, Barbara Hicks, Williams Holmes, Linda Louis King, and Nicholas Howard; (third

row) Jerrol Larrieu, Thomas Dean, and William Ingram; (back row) Frances Parker, Zelda Barre

Greene, and Charles Shaffer.

Class of 1977: (front row L-R) Melaney Batiste, Yolande Morant, Gerald Farmer, Lisa Epps Farmer, Sheila Blouin Washington, Manya Carter Louis, Thomas Watson, Gwendolyn Ball-Julien, Mary Hanshaw Cooley, and Barbara Walker Franklin with President Norman Francis; (second row) Desiree Marchand Shelling, Spring Milam, Cynthia Pender McCarthy, Donna Mitchell-McMickens, Ditania Morris Barquet, Judith Smith Hamilton, Bonnita Boone, Donzella Barthelemy, Mary Joressa Granger Chappell ‘60, and Carla Gibson Baker; (third row) David Powell, Jewell Cobb Pitts, Earl Brown-Sconiers, Angela Simon, Cheyra Head Jenkins, Priscilla Hydell, Kenneth Nixon, Evelyn Lawrence Benjamin, and Angela Miller-Lee; (back row) Theodore Atkinson, Larry Washington, Byron DuVall, Philip Stelly, Harry Johnson, Thomas Hinton, Melvin Butler, Caron Felton Rowe, Harlin Miller, and Gregory Phillips.

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Class of 1982: (front row L-R) Angela Milligan, Angelia Wadkins Elliott, DeAngela Barthe, Denise Nicholas Jackson, Paul Tenette, Wand Pannell Gray, Avis Jones Jackson, and Carol Dotson with President Norman Francis; (second row) Michael Brown, Paula Mathews Bolds, DeLisa Tate Williams, Savitra Antoine Collins, Veshunn Smith Sanxton, Erica Sanders, Donna Connors, and Kaye Adams Browne; (third row) Patrick Roberson, Collen Kempt James, Troye Madison Washington, Rhonda Boucree Barney, Denise Blackwell Washington, Charlene Francis Fluker, Toni White Douglas, Renay Stovall, and Gerilyn Metoyer; (back row) Ernest Witherspoon, Douglas Porter, Norvell Brown, John Kitchings, Michael Campbell, and Consuela Colston.

Class of 1987: (front row L-R) President Norman Francis with Damita Williams Swanson, Yoland Randolph Mitchell, Dione Joseph-Breckenridge, Robert Jones, and Jennifer Hayes Jacobs; (second row) Jon Williams, Alicia Sarazin Cantrell, Ted McField, Shelvin Moore, and Anne Stith Gunter; (third row) Tonya Lyles, Richele Theodore, Belinda Alexander, and Everett Jacobs; (back row) Christopher Marrero, Felicia Mitchell Broussard, James Shade, and Paulette Simmons.

Class of 1992: (front row L-R) President Norman Francis with Tracy Everson Lotten,

Wendy Crockett Gatlin, Holly Haydel-Terrie, Healon Knight, and Tammy Lyles Arnold;

(second row) Dannton Jackson, Regina Whitfield Kekessi, Yvonne Collins-Moore, Kimberly Stewart Davis, Sabrina Echols,

and Joel Johnson; (third row) Tunicia Giron, Kathryn Elmore, Charmagne Jackson Turpeau,

and Tamekia Tate Cobb; (back row) Melody Robinson, David Johnson, Chantal Jacques,

and Heidi Lovett.

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Class of 1997: (front row L-R) President Norman Francis with Nicole Perkins Thompson, Stephanie Owens-Gilkesson, Jacinda Byrd-Smith, and Juval Scott; (second row) Shayla Nesbitt, Dennis Sigur, and Melissa Joseph; (back row) Kerry Sterling, Turnera Croom, and Trevonne Thompson.

Class of 2002: (front row L-R) Rosa Jordan, Stephanie Williams Easton, LaToya Smith Wilson, Christy Lagarde, Lauren Outlaw, Myla Reese Poree, Nina Washington, Tamara Hudson Lewis, Brandy Gallien, Asha Davis, Linda Knox Brock, and Tiffany Williams with President Norman Francis; (second row) Dion Martin, Taura Long, Nikki Harrison, LaToya Campbell Polk, Nkechi Nzerem, Andrea Harper, Mia Armstrong, Oneka Richardson, and Ebony Smith; (back row) Brian Ashford, Brian Adams, Neil Lewis, Christie Hersey Clayton, George Clayton, Brian Landry, Rozell Chapman, Richard King, and Mary Fleming. XG

Class of 2007: (front row L-R) Ciarra Borne with President Norman Francis, and Sharita Honora; (back row) Jayda Jones, Ralynn Ruth, and Jaheedah Roane.

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Under the extended charitable IRA legislation, if you are age 70½ or older, you can make charitable gifts now using funds from your individual retirement accounts (IRAs) without undesirable tax effects.

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