Northwestern State University awarded 796 diplomas to 779 graduates during spring commencement exercises that took place in three ceremonies May 8-9 in Prather Coliseum.
NSU awarded a posthumous degree to the family of Alicia Rene Davis, who completed academic credits to earn a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Local graduates listed by hometown are as follows.
Belmont – Ian Gentry, Andie Gilcreast, Bachelor of Science; Florien – Jacob Oxley, Master of Arts in Teaching;
Many -- Kaitlyn Johnson, Janie Sneed, Bachelor of Arts; Tarkearia Seastrunk. Bachelor of General Studies; Lila Laroux, Erik Sandel, Adelaide Soileau, Rebecca Stineff, Bachelor of Science; Claire Henry, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Shawn Beasley, Master of Science in Nursing; Marthaville -- Zachary Slaughter, Bachelor of Arts; Noble-- Harleigh Schexneider, Bachelor of Arts; Pelican -- Mary Parrie, Master of Science in Nursing; Pleasant Hill -- Celeste Waddle, Bachelor of Arts; Courtney Jones, Master of Arts in Teaching; Robeline -- Meagan Ammons, Bachelor of General Studies; Stevie Carter, George Prince, Bachelor of Science; Joy Dowden, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Taylor Morgan, Master of Arts; Zwolle -- Hannah Esthay, Associate of General Studies, Bachelor of Science; Michantwana Lacey, Bachelor of Arts; Sarah Lewing, Bachelor of General Studies; Nolan Ezernack, Landon Malmay, Bachelor of Science; Lynsi Reyes, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.