Drumbeat - Alumni Newsletter - University of Louisiana at Monroe

Homecoming 2001
Homecoming 2001 Schedule of Events/Campus Programs
•Indian Bookstore will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on
Homecoming Day - October 6, 2001. Come by and browse for your
favorite ULM merchandise!
•The College of Business Administration will host a
faculty/alumni/students Homecoming Tailgate Party in The Grove.
Tailgate begins 3 hours prior to kickoff. For more information contact the
C B Aat 318-342-11 0 0 .
•Attention Baseball fans: Old Timers Homecoming Baseball Game will
be held October 6, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. If you are interested, contact Brad
Holland at 318-342-3591.
•All Alpha Omicron Pi alumni and their families are welcome to
spend Homecoming in The Grove with the Lambda Tau Chapter and
their families! Come have fun at this AOPi reunion and enjoy food, the
company of your sisters and the game! For more information email us at
c o d i 7 7 @ y a h o o . c o m .
•The ULM College of Nursing welcomes our Nursing A l u m n i. S t a r t
your Homecoming festivities with a visit to the Nursing Reception A r e a
located in The Grove from 1-5:30 p.m. The College of Nursing will
provide food and drinks for Nursing Alumni, faculty, and nursing students.
Reminisce, socialize, or simply … eat, drink, and be merry with fellow
alumni and faculty. Nursing Alumni will have an opportunity to register for
door prizes. Make plans now to join the festivities. For more information
contact the College of Nursing at 318-342-1640.
•The College of Pharmacy will host its Annual "Super Ta i l g a t e
P a r t y "in The Grove on October 6, 2001, at 2 p.m. For more information
contact the College of Pharmacy at 318-342-1600.
•Jog, Run or Walk to register in The University Mile! Meet behind
Taco Bell located off Interstate 165 on October 6, 2001. Check-in time is
7:45 a.m. Entry deadline is We d n e s d a y, October 3, 2001. Fee: $5.00 for
students and $10.00 for non-students. For more information contact
Scott Bruscato at 318-342-5305.
•ULM’S 26th Annual Invitational Homecoming Golf To u r n a m e n t
( Two-Person Scramble) will be held Friday, October 5, 2001, at
Chennault Golf Course. Shotgun starts will be at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
You may choose the morning or afternoon session – as space is
available. The entry fee is $60.00 per person for 18 holes and must be
prepaid due to the overwhelming response. This entry fee includes—
carts, green fees, prizes and a "courtesy wagon". Also included in the fee
is the Friday night dinner that begins at 6:00 p.m. for you and a guest at
the Anna Gray Noe Alumni Center. The field will be divided into flights
with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams in each flight receiving prizes. Flights
are determined after play is completed. For more information contact the
ULM Alumni Center at 318-342-5420 or 800-261-0174.
•Alumni Homecoming Football Game Ticket Information
ULM Alumni who order General Admission tickets by Friday, October 5,
2001, will receive a $3.00 discount. After Friday, tickets will be $8.00. To
reserve your tickets, call 318-342–3ULM.
•Mass Communications will host its Pre-game Party in The Grove
on the Art House lawn (4507 Bon Aire Dr.). All graduates of the former
RTVF, Journalism and Communication Arts programs are welcome.
For more information contact Mass Communications at 318-342-1406.
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•College of Allied Health and Rehabilitation Professions Tailgate in
The Grove will be held from 2:00-5:00p.m. For more information
contact Jerri May at 318-342-5582.
•Union Board/SGA Homecoming Events:
Thursday, October 4 8:30 p.m. Miss North Texas Pageant
(Nursing Auditorium)
( Womanless Beauty Pageant)
Friday, October 5 7 p.m. Parade/Bonfire/Pep Rally
Saturday, October 6 2-5 p.m. Tailgate (with band)
Food for students
For more information, contact Duke Johnson by phone
at 318-342-5292 or by email at sdjohnson@ulm.edu.
•The Monroe Sigma Kappa Alumni Chapter will host a
Homecoming Tailgate Party in The Grove from 11a.m. until game
time. For more information contact Jennifer Lafoe via email at
j e n n i f e r.lafoe@centurytel.com or by phone at 318-398-0522.
•The Sound of Today will host the following Homecoming A l u m n i
Band functions:
Fri., Oct. 5 7 p.m. Parade/Bonfire/Pep Rally
8 p.m. Alumni Reception-ULM
Activity Center Patio
Sat., Oct. 6 9 a.m. Alumni Band rehearsal-Bandhall
11 a.m. Alumni Band/current SOT rehearsal
Malone Stadium
Noon Tailgate Begins
5:15 p.m. SOT entertains in Tailgate area
5:30 p.m. Alumni & SOTenter stadium
6 p.m. Kickoff vs. North Texas
Halftime Combined performance
by Alumni Band & Current SOT
3rd Quarter Alumni Band entertains crowd
Post-game Post-game Party-TBA
For more information contact the Band Office at
3 1 8 - 3 4 2 - 1 5 9 3 / 1 5 9 4 / 1 5 8 0 .
•Invitational Homecoming Te n n i s To u r n a m e n t
You are invited to join the fun in ULM’s Heard Stadium on Friday,
October 5, 2001, for the 24th Annual Homecoming Te n n i s
Tournament. A fun-filled day awaits you beginning at 1:00 p.m.!
The $20.00 entry fee includes refreshments, prizes, court fees, and
an invitation to the Homecoming buffet to be held at 6:00 p.m. at the
Anna Gray Noe Alumni Center that evening. Competition will be
held in men’s and women’s doubles and will be limited to available
court space. Teams will be classified according to NTPR Ratings.
You must enter with a partner. Prizes will be awarded to the winner
and runner-up in each flight. The deadline to enter the tournament
is Wednesday, October 3, 2001 and all fees must be prepaid. For
more information, contact the ULM Alumni Association at (318) 342-
5420 or 800-261-0174.
•Please join us for the Homecoming Alumni Awards Dinner to
be held on Thursday, October 4, 2001, at 6 p.m. on the 7th floor of
the University Library. For more information contact Nancy Davis at
318-342-5420 or 800-261-0174.
Alum Notes
ANNIVERSARIES
Holcombe Pryor( B A'59, MME '68) and wife,
L a u r a(BS '75), celebrated their 40th wedding
anniversary in August 2000. They live in
Spanish Fort, A L .
Don R. Robertson (BS '72) and wife,
Rhonda, celebrated their 30th wedding
anniversary in September 2000.
BIRTHS
Sheri Rentfro A c o s t a( B A'91) and husband
C h a d ( B B A '90) announce the birth of
Annaclaire Elizabeth on April 3, 2000.
D. Brian A l l e n ( B A '90) and wife Gina
announce the birth of twins Landry Nicholas
and Alexandra Marie on October 18, 2000.
Valeri Varisco A l l e n( B B A'90) and husband
Brad announce the birth of Peyton Matthew
on August 14, 2000.
Billie Regan Bailey (BS '94) and husband
Jason announce the birth of Zachary on
October 28, 2000.
Patrick Bates (BS ‘93) and Cheryl McCabe
B a t e s(BS ‘95) announce the birth of Madison
Nicole Bates on November 6, 1999.
Mike Baumgarten (BS ‘90, MBA ‘92) and
wife Molly announce the birth of Alexa Ann on
October 25, 1999.
Alethea Brown Beasley( B A’97) announces
the birth of Morgan Simone Beasley on May
17, 1999.
D ’Anne Blackmon Bennett( B A’94, MA‘ 97)
announces the birth of Reed Burgess Bennett
on May 11, 1999.
Lisa Oxford Berry ( B B A'87) and husband
Scott announce the birth of Auburn Marie.
Auburn has a brother, Matthew (2), and two
sisters, Gloria (4) and Peyton (6).
Shon Berry ( B A '94) and wife Denniece
announce the birth of Andrew Charles on
September 25, 2000.
Leeanne Bamburg Bordelon ( B A ' 9 3 )
husband Kevin announce the birth of
Rebecca Ashley on August 27, 2000. She has
a brother, Rick (3).
Truc Nguyen Brouillette (BS '94) and
husband John announce the birth of Justin
Floyd on February 22, 2000.
Don J. Broussard ( B A'91, MA'93) and wife
Rosalind announce the birth of Jhem Danai on
March 7, 2000.
Stacie Fox Brummett ( B A '93) and her
husband, Paul, announce the birth of their son,
Clay Vincent, born January 5, 2001. Stacie is
the Marketing Director for Jeff Davis Bank and
Trust Company. They reside in Jennings, LA.
Ingrid Knaps Chatelain ( B B A '91) and
husband Gary (BS '94) announce the birth of
Christian Michael on May 12, 2000.
Tanya Riser Cobb (BS '97) and husband
K e v i n ( M B A '99) announce the birth of
Hannah Katheryn on February 6, 2000.
Christopher Carroll Crow (BS '91) and wife
H e a t h e r( M A '98) announce the birth of
Christopher Parker on September 4, 2000.
Dwaine Daigle (BS '90) and wife Paula
announce the birth of Sydney Elise on September
20, 2000. She has a sister, Shelby (3).
Shane Desselle (BS '90, Ph.D. '95) and wife
Deborah announce their adoption of Brittney
Marcelle who was born on July 11, 2000.
Lynne Prevost Doucet (BS ’96) announces
the birth of twins, Braden Anthony and
Breanne Nicole, on November 10, 1999.
Jennifer Elliott Dupree (BS ‘95) and
husband Chad of Bossier City, LA, announce
the birth of Caroline Elizabeth on February 21,
2 0 0 1 .
Donna Brian Fargason (BS '90) and
husband David announce the birth of Ellen
Audrey on October 22, 2000.
Donna Tynes Felps (BS '93) and husband
Darryl announce the birth of Zachary Chase on
August 26, 2000. He has a brother, Tyler (4).
Andy Fletcher ( B A’90) and wife Anna are
expecting a baby to be born in April 2001.
Angie Agnew Flory (BS '91, BS '94) and
husband Darren (BA'93) announce the birth
of Tanner Collin on December 16, 1999.
Ramona Decoux Fontenot (BS ‘94) and
husband Scott (BS ‘94) of Churchpoint, LA,
announce the birth of Zachary Scott on
November 7, 2000. Zachary has two siblings,
Sidney and Whitney.
Ann Crawford Goade (BS ‘92) and her
husband, William (BS ‘90) announce the
birth of Rachel Marie on July 29, 2001. She
has one brother, Lawrence (2).
Gregory Paul Greer(BS ’93) announces the
birth of Anna Katherine on July 18, 1999.
Jason Gresham ( B A'97) and wife Ta m m a r a
announce the birth of Sidney Claire on April 2,
2 0 0 0 .
Carl Griese(BS '86) and Maurenne Mullins
G r i e s e(BS '89) are proud to announce the
birth of their fourth child, Herman Austin, born
August 4, 2000 in Manhattan, KS. Herman
has three siblings Virginia, 8, Benjamin, 6 and
Christina 2. Carl is the installation deployment
o ficer at Fort Riley, Kansas and Maurenne is
a perinatal nurse educator and consultant in
private practice in Manhattan, KS.
Kelly Harper Griffith ( B A'88) and husband
Larry ( A A'88) announce the birth of Katie
Elizabeth on May 9, 2000. She has a sister,
Lauren (6), and a brother, Austin (4).
DeLaine Ainsworth Guice ( B A '92) and
husband C h r i s t o p h e (BS r '92, M.Ed. '97)
announce the birth of Taylor Christian on
January 30, 2000. Taylor has a sister, Kelsie (5).
Patricia Rainwater Hanes ( B A '89) and
husband Kenneth announce the birth of Ty l e r
Garrison on December 20, 1999.
Tracy Rodger Harris ( B A ‘88) announces
the birth of Rachel Lynn on May 12, 1999.
Jimi Lynne Holder Henry (BS '98) and
husband Michael announce the birth of A u s t i n
on October 5, 2000.
Erin Womack Holt (BS ’93) and husband
David announce the birth of Hayden Joseph
Holt on April 9, 1999. Hayden’s grandparents
are Joseph Leroy Wo m a c k(’56) and J o
Ann Walsworth Wo m a c k( ’ 6 0 ) .
Gil J. Howard ( B B A'95) announces the birth
of Casey Howard on January 13, 2000.
Dawn Shike Hoyt (ME.d ’93) announces the
birth Patrick Baker Hoyt on October 1, 1999.
Stanley Hudson (BS '79) and wife D a n a
C a i n(BS '79) announce the birth of Leslie on
April 8, 1999. Leslie has a sister, Bonnie (12).
Quinn J. Jacob (BS '88) and wife We n d i
announce the birth of son Noah. He has four
siblings, Alaina (10), Caitlin (7), Logan (5), and
Reed (3).
Tina Young Johnson (BSN '91) and
husband C h r i s(BS '93) announce the birth of
Sarah Diane on October 16, 1998. She has a
s i s t e , rLisa
Nicole (5).
Amanda King Keenan ( B A '96) and
husband Donald announce the birth of Riley
Claire on October 25, 1999.
Jules B. Labatut (BS ’84) and wife J u l i a
Geruntina Labatut (BS ’89) announce the
birth of Katharine Lise on July 12, 1999.
Katharine has a sister and a brother, Camille
and Ian.
Anita Lazaroe ( B A‘91) and husband Tim of
Baton Rouge, LA, announce the birth of
Natalie Grace on November 25, 2000.
Brett Lemoine (BS ’89) and Loretta Vi g i l
L e m o i n e(BS ’94) announce the birth of
Bailey Ryan Lemoine on August 22, 1999.
Bailey has a brother, Tyler Jacob.
David A. Lenard (BS '94) and wife A i m e e
announce the birth of Megan Kathryn on
November 20, 1999.
Shannon Simpson Lonon ( B A '93) and
husband Michael announce the birth of Jacob
Michael on September 26, 2000.
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Melissa O’Berry Magee (BS ‘95) and
husband Gene of Denham Springs, LA,
announces the birth of Nicholas William on
March 27, 2001.
Amanda McKenzie Martin ( B B A'89) and
husband Edward announce the birth of
Edward William on September 2, 2000.
Leigh Ann Taylor Martin (BS '91) and
husband Spencer announce the birth of
Sophie on September 20, 2000.
Cheryl Brown McAnear (BSN '96)
announces the birth of Mackenzie Eryn on
August 9, 2000.
Mary Stricklin McCandlish ( B A ' 8 8 )
announces the birth of twins Robert Edgar
and William Angus on April 5, 2000. T h e y
have a brother Conn (5).
Theresa Lynn Rowland McCoy ( B B A’ 9 8 )
announces the birth of Macie Bell on
September 6, 1999. She has one sister,
Morgan Ta y l o r.
Jamelyn Landes Nester (BS '89) and
husband William announce the birth of twins
Jonah William and Luke Landes on A u g u s t
15, 2000. They have three sisters Caroline
(7), Anna Lauren (5), and Mattie (3).
Kristen Keller Packard (BS '92) and
husband Mike announce the birth of Caroline
Faith on July 20, 2000. She has a brother,
Kyle (5), and a sister, Claire (3).
Randall Parker (BS '97) and wife Missy
announce the birth of John Michael on July 1,
2 0 0 0 .
Rusty Potter ( B B A’90) and wife, R e n a( B S
’89) announce the birth of Madison A n g e l i c a ,
on August 2, 1999.
Dave Quinn (BS '90) and wife A n g i e
announce the birth of Carter James on
August 16, 2000. He has a brother, Trey (4).
Lanny D. Ray ( B A'82) and wife Sandra
announce the birth of Nathaniel on October
7, 2000. He has a brother, Zachary (2).
Ivan Robertson (BS '96) and wife K e l l y( B S
'95) are expecting their first child in
S e p t e m b e r.
Paula Doody Ryburn (BS '81) and
husband Eric announce the birth of A u d r e y
Grace on February 14, 2000.
Tracy Sambola (BS '95) and husband
Gerard announce the birth of twins Devin
and Gavin on January 26, 1999.
Chris Lachut Scalfano (BS '90) and
husband E d d i e(BS '88) announce the birth
of Jonathan Edward on March 13, 2000. He
has two brothers, Matthew (6) and Nicholas
(2), and a sister, Maggie (5).
Kristi Bone Shepherd ( B A '00) and
husband Matt ( B A'93) announce the birth of
Evan Harrison on August 2, 2000.
Wanda W. Shuflin (BS '75), RPh, and T. J .
Shuflin (BS '75) announce the birth of a
grandchild, Evelyn Alise Febuary, on June 3,
2001. Wanda is a pharmacist, currently
employed with Eckerd Drugs, in Pineville,
LA, and T.J. is a forensic chemist, currently
employed as the Director of the A l e x a n d r i a
Satellite Laboratory of the North Louisiana
Criminalistics Laboratory, in Alexandria, LA.
Katie Melerine Smith (BGS ‘93, MA ‘ 0 1 )
and Bernard Smith ( B B A‘91) of Monroe,
LA, announce the birth of Chandler Everett
on June 13, 2001.
Chase Soong ( B B A'86, MBA'87) and his
wife Dixie announce the birth of A n d r e w
Chase on September 13, 2000.
Lisa Hawlans Sorrel( B A'92, MS '93, M.Ed.
'95) and husband Corey announce the birth
of Leanne on April 6, 2000.
James W. Stanley (BGS '94) and wife Lisa
announce the birth of Anne Catherine on
August 29, 2000.
Ron St. John ( B B A '87) and wife Liz
announce the birth of Parker on December
15, 2000. Parker has a sister, Hillary (7).
Jeff Strickland (BS '87) and wife Te r u
announce the birth of William Doyle on
March 18, 2000.
Paula Martin Trisler ( B B A '87) and
husband John announce the birth of Reid on
October 16, 2000. He has two brothers,
Logan (6) and Collin (3).
Jodi Wright Ty l e r(BS '88, MS '90) and
husband Timothy (BS '88) announce the
birth of Timothy Nicholas on September 6,
2000. He has a sister, Cady Elizabeth (7).
Kim Reliford Wa n n a m a k e ( rB
B A'93) and
husband Eric announce the birth of Kaelan
on August 8, 2000.
Paul Wi l k e n i n g ( B A ’83, MA ’ 8 5 )
announces the birth of his son, Wi l l i a m
Robert, born November 22, 1999.
Mimi Mitchell Wi l l i a m s ( B A '86) and
husband Tim announce the birth of Hallie on
July 20, 2000. She has a brother, Bobby (2).
Sheri Roy Williams ( B A'89, MBA'90) and
husband Guy announce the birth of Dylan
on November 4, 2000.
Kimberly Dupuy Wixson (BS '95) and
husband Stewart announce the birth of
Anna Blair on September 5, 2000. She has
a brother, Mason (2).
Susan Brewer Yo u n g ( B A '91) and
husband Jimmy announce the birth of John
Brewer on July 7, 2000. He has a brother,
Burland (2), and a sister, Megan (5).
M A R R I A G E S
James Christian A r m e t t a( B A'99) married
Aimee Misuraca ( B A '98). They live in
D e R i d d e , LA. r
Gwen Beagley ( B A '86) married Kenton
McKeehan on August 11, 2000. They live in
Houston, Te x a s .
Kyle Anne Bledsoe (BS '98) and Jon Ty l e r
S m i l e y(AS '95) wed on November 4, 2000.
They live in Monroe.
Kacy Bradley (BGS '97) and Chad Te r r a
( B A'97) wed on September 30, 2000. T h e y
live in Dallas, T X .
Matt Bryant (BS ‘98) married H i l a r y
S e y f a r t h( B A ’97). They live in Baton
Rouge, Louisiana.
Kristi S. Carr (BS '99) married Steven Clint
Fontana on August 5, 2000. They live in
Oakmont, PA .
Nicole Marie Clark (BGS '99) married Dan
Garrett Edens on November 4, 2000. T h e y
live in Monroe.
Lee Anne Parker Cooper (BS '92, M.Ed.
'93) married Clayton McDonald on October
21, 2000. They live in Bastrop, LA.
Brian Coyne (M.Ed. ’94) married Miranda
on June 12, 1999.
Ashley Crawford (BGS '96) married David
DeLapp on November 11, 2000.
Jan Creel ( B B A '84) married B r u c e
N e w c o m e r (former ULM student) on
November 12, 2000. They are residing in
G r e e n b r i , e A rR
.
Heather Alise Daniel ( B A ’99) married
Dusty Thibodeaux on November 8, 2000.
They live in Montgomery, A l a .
Debra Descant ( B A '91) married Jarred
Parker on June 3, 2000. They live in
Alexandria, LA.
Bridget Ducote (BS ’92) married Brian
B r a d l e . yThey
live in Arlington, Te x a s .
Marci Dunn(BS ’93) married Mario Canaca
on December 23, 2000. They live in
Jonesboro, Ga.
William Duncan ( B B A’95) and H e a t h e r
E z e l l(BGS ’99) wed on March 25, 2000.
They live in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Christina Funderburk Fisher ( B A ' 9 7 )
married Tommy L. Meshell, Jr. They live in
Shreveport, LA.
Paul Cooksey Fisher ( B A '96) married
Angela Gay Waller on October 7, 2000.
They live in Shreveport, LA.
Shanna N. Fontenot ( B A '97) married
Corey L. Worth on September 2, 2000. T h e y
live in Alexandria, LA.