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<strong>2008</strong>-<strong>09</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />

<strong>2008</strong>-20<strong>09</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>


Connections, a bronze statue to honor the people who support animals in need, is located in the LSU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterinary<br />

Medicine’s Serenity Garden near the entrance to the Small Animal Clinic.<br />

The mission <strong>of</strong> the LSU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine is to provide superior education in veterinary medicine<br />

and related fields, to <strong>of</strong>fer a wide range <strong>of</strong> superior services to the general public and the veterinary medical<br />

community, and to maintain a relevant, high-quality research program in basic and applied fields.<br />

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Letter from Our Dean<br />

Welcome, from the LSU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterinary<br />

Medicine (LSU SVM). It is with great pride that<br />

I present this 20<strong>09</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> highlighting our<br />

educational, research, and service achievements, plus<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>iles <strong>of</strong> individuals who have impacted and been<br />

impacted by LSU SVM. We are inspired by their stories.<br />

Carrying on a lasting tradition spanning decades,<br />

LSU SVM continues to provide superior education in<br />

veterinary medicine and related fields. An impressive<br />

98 percent <strong>of</strong> our veterinary students pass the<br />

national accreditation exam prior to graduation,<br />

and the graduate program continues to foster premier<br />

biomedical research scientists.<br />

In addition to preparing the next generation <strong>of</strong><br />

veterinarians, LSU SVM provides a range <strong>of</strong> critical<br />

services to the general public and veterinary medical<br />

colleagues. An outstanding example is our innovative<br />

Shelter Medicine / Disaster Response program.<br />

It directly supports local animal shelters in times<br />

<strong>of</strong> emergencies, and between disasters, provides<br />

community outreach on animal care, and trains<br />

students in shelter medicine basics and disaster<br />

response.<br />

An equally crucial part <strong>of</strong> our mission is research,<br />

in both basic and applied fields. As you’ll read, an<br />

$11 million grant has launched a collaborative<br />

effort with the Tulane National Primate Research<br />

Center to conduct infectious disease research. Our<br />

Veterinary Teaching Hospital is also thriving, providing<br />

care for over 22,000 companion and other animals in<br />

Fiscal Year 20<strong>09</strong> (July 1, <strong>2008</strong> –June 30, 20<strong>09</strong>). The<br />

Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides our students with<br />

hands-on experience and the opportunity to reinforce<br />

what they have learned in their coursework.<br />

In May 20<strong>09</strong>, LSU SVM graduated its 33rd class <strong>of</strong><br />

veterinarians. We have graduated 2,338 veterinarians<br />

since 1977, and every year, the debt load many<br />

graduates face seems more daunting than before.<br />

Knowing this reality, gifts from alumni and friends <strong>of</strong><br />

LSU SVM to the Advance Veterinary Medicine Fund<br />

enabled us to institute the Dean’s Student Scholarship<br />

Endowment Initiative. With this initiative, we boosted<br />

the funds distributed by each <strong>of</strong> our endowed<br />

scholarships to ensure a minimum $2,000 award for<br />

every scholarship recipient. Our goal is to award $5,000<br />

per scholarship for 2010, and with your outstanding<br />

generosity, it is within reach.<br />

As a state institution, LSU continues to be fiscally<br />

responsible, and our priorities remain focused on all <strong>of</strong><br />

you―students, faculty, staff, alumni, and clients―who<br />

have been incredibly supportive during these difficult<br />

times. This <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> celebrates you—our alumni<br />

and donors who uphold this mission and make success<br />

a reality. Thank you for your steadfast support.<br />

Peter F. Haynes, DVM, DACVS<br />

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Cultivating Excellence through . . .<br />

A Passion for Our Mission: Education,<br />

Research and Service<br />

While every veterinary school – by definition –<br />

educates, LSU’s <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine is<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the elite with a tripartite mission that includes<br />

research and service. But meeting our mission isn’t<br />

enough – SVM prides itself on going above and<br />

beyond.<br />

“Some call it a job – we call it passion,” is more than<br />

a slogan at SVM, it is a time-honored tradition. For 38<br />

years, we have exceeded our mission with the highest<br />

quality <strong>of</strong> care, pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism, and ingenuity. As the<br />

world <strong>of</strong> veterinary medicine evolves and expands,<br />

we are well-positioned to continue our leadership role<br />

within the state and nationally, but success, as always,<br />

depends on you – our supporters and alumni.<br />

Today, we are pleased to share with you in this<br />

<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> the stories <strong>of</strong> what we have been able<br />

to accomplish thanks to your thoughtful giving and<br />

ongoing support.<br />

EDUCATION<br />

As one <strong>of</strong> only 28 veterinary schools in the U.S. and the<br />

only one in Louisiana, LSU SVM educates Louisianans<br />

and others to fill positions in veterinary practices,<br />

research labs, military and government institutions,<br />

and the private sector. This past May, we conferred<br />

81 Doctor <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine degrees at our 33rd<br />

annual commencement. This year, over 640 applicants<br />

for the Class <strong>of</strong> 2013 submitted their credentials<br />

for acceptance to our program, affirming that our<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>ession continues to attract a large and competitive<br />

applicant pool.<br />

As ever, our pr<strong>of</strong>essional curriculum is vigorous, with<br />

first-year students taking between 22 and 24 hours per<br />

semester. Our goal is to provide LSU SVM students<br />

with the highest quality education in a supportive<br />

environment. The pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> our success is a consistent<br />

pass rate <strong>of</strong> 98% on the National Board Exam, well<br />

above the national average.<br />

Matthew McGeachy from New Orleans is one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

students in our entering class <strong>of</strong> 87 students, <strong>of</strong> whom<br />

Drs. Renee Carter and Eric Storey, veterinary ophthalmologists.<br />

From left, Dean Peter Haynes, Chancellor Mike Martin, Dr.<br />

Jeff Brant, and Dr. Steve Slaton (LSU SVM 1990).<br />

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Education, Research, Service<br />

75% were female, with an average age <strong>of</strong> 23, and<br />

an average GRE score <strong>of</strong> 1143. Like Matthew, our<br />

students are smart, passionate, and ready to succeed<br />

at LSU and in their future pr<strong>of</strong>ession. Matthew is<br />

looking forward to working in equine orthopedics after<br />

he graduates, and like most students, is nervous about<br />

accumulating a large amount <strong>of</strong> debt in pursuit <strong>of</strong> his<br />

degree.<br />

To meet the growing needs <strong>of</strong> our students, alumni,<br />

and community, we set aside time earlier this year to<br />

do some strategic and innovative thinking. In 20<strong>09</strong>,<br />

in response to the downturn <strong>of</strong> the market, we shifted<br />

<strong>Annual</strong> Funds from donors like you to support our<br />

endowed scholarships, ensuring that our students<br />

receive the support they need and deserve. Going<br />

forward, we will put greater emphasis on these vital<br />

annual funds in order to continue to be responsive to<br />

market changes, economic and natural disasters, and<br />

other negative influences.<br />

The <strong>School</strong> has embarked on a Comprehensive<br />

Strategic Planning Initiative. During a two-day,<br />

facilitated Stakeholder Summit with both internal<br />

leadership and faculty members, and external<br />

stakeholders including alumni and pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, we<br />

discussed the future <strong>of</strong> veterinary medicine. The group<br />

identified economic conditions and significant future<br />

internal factors that included facility upgrades, faculty<br />

recruitment and retention, and student demographics<br />

and debt burdens to be factored into our strategic<br />

planning.<br />

Two priorities clearly emerged: for LSU SVM to<br />

achieve national recognition through establishment<br />

<strong>of</strong> Center(s) <strong>of</strong> Excellence, and to design and<br />

implement a contemporary, competitive Veterinary<br />

Teaching Hospital. Timelines have been developed<br />

and leadership roles are in place, and LSU SVM is<br />

committed to keeping you informed and continually<br />

engaged in the process as we pursue these ambitious<br />

and highly important goals.<br />

RESEARCH<br />

This summer, with a renewal <strong>of</strong> a grant from the<br />

National Institutes <strong>of</strong> Health (NIH) for $11.1 million, LSU<br />

Graduate student Samantha Taylor.<br />

From left, Dean Peter Haynes, Provost Astrid Merget, Executive<br />

Director for Institutional Advancement Judyth Wier, and<br />

President Emeritus William Jenkins.<br />

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SVM continues to provide opportunities for assistant<br />

and associate pr<strong>of</strong>essors to launch competitive<br />

research programs encompassing four integrated<br />

research projects on infectious diseases. Eventually<br />

these projects will be able to effectively compete for<br />

independent federal funding to better understand the<br />

mechanisms <strong>of</strong> diseases like human immunodeficiency<br />

virus (HIV) and Lyme disease.<br />

The <strong>School</strong> also received $3.8 million in extramural<br />

grants for the investigation <strong>of</strong> respiratory diseases in<br />

both humans and animals, which promises to advance<br />

basic knowledge in the pulmonary system’s response to<br />

various agents, as well as treatment and prevention <strong>of</strong><br />

a variety <strong>of</strong> human and animal diseases.<br />

We continue to have strong and productive<br />

relationships with research partners, including LSU’s<br />

College <strong>of</strong> Basic Sciences, LSU AgCenter, National<br />

Hansen’s Disease Center, Pennington Biomedical<br />

Research Center, and the Tulane National Primate<br />

Research Center.<br />

SERVICE<br />

In addition to education and research, SVM stands tall<br />

with expertise and services <strong>of</strong>fered to our community<br />

24/7, as we give superb emergency care to clients in<br />

our Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Clinics. In Fiscal<br />

Year 20<strong>09</strong>, we served 7,878 owners during 22,811<br />

client visits. As a teaching facility, SVM is charged with<br />

maintaining an exemplary learning environment for<br />

students, residents, and interns, under the supervision<br />

<strong>of</strong> dedicated faculty who <strong>of</strong>fer leadership, mentorship,<br />

and a superior education.<br />

To uphold the standards <strong>of</strong> excellence for care and<br />

teaching, advanced equipment is a critical need at<br />

SVM. We recently acquired an Hitachi Echelon 1.5<br />

Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit thanks<br />

to the generosity <strong>of</strong> our donors. This is the first and<br />

only high-field MRI unit in Louisiana for veterinary use<br />

and allows both small- and large-animal patients to<br />

be examined. In addition to diagnostics, the MRI unit<br />

Members <strong>of</strong> the Class <strong>of</strong> 2013.<br />

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Cadeau and Duma.<br />

will be used in teaching and to conduct non-invasive<br />

research studies.<br />

In countless ways, LSU SVM takes a leading role in<br />

advancing the world <strong>of</strong> veterinary medicine through<br />

service and commitment. That passion was evident in<br />

the Equine Clinic this spring with the birth <strong>of</strong> a beautiful<br />

foal, Cadeau. Born to Duma, a Thoroughbred mare<br />

donated to SVM after she repeatedly failed to produce<br />

a foal, the LSU team led by Dr. Sara Lyle achieved a<br />

great accomplishment. Their carefully developed plan<br />

to attempt a healthy pregnancy resulted in the “gift” <strong>of</strong><br />

Cadeau, as her name translates.<br />

The LSU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine knows gifts like<br />

this cannot happen without gifts like yours, which make<br />

the outstanding health care, education, and service we<br />

provide possible in the first place.<br />

A few facts about our past year that show how your<br />

generous gifts help LSU SVM provide outstanding<br />

health care and education:<br />

• 10 animals’ lives were saved with emergency<br />

hemodialysis.<br />

• 18 students received much needed scholarship<br />

support through your gifts to the Advance Veterinary<br />

Medicine Fund.<br />

• 33 interns and residents are receiving specialized<br />

training in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.<br />

• 50 microscopes were purchased to upgrade<br />

student laboratory instruction.<br />

• 68 students are pursuing MS and PhD degrees.<br />

• Over 170 MRI examinations have been performed<br />

in the first six months since the unit was installed in<br />

April 20<strong>09</strong>.<br />

• 1,700 animals were treated by the Wildlife Hospital<br />

<strong>of</strong> Louisiana, with a 45% overall release rate.<br />

• Over 2,500 after-hours emergency cases were<br />

presented (an average <strong>of</strong> seven per day).<br />

• 22,811 patients were served by the Veterinary<br />

Teaching Hospital, which is always open.<br />

Thank you, for your wisdom in choosing to advance<br />

excellence, and the success <strong>of</strong> the LSU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

Veterinary Medicine. ■<br />

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Financial <strong>Report</strong><br />

The <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine’s (LSU SVM) operating budget for Fiscal Year 20<strong>09</strong> (July 1, <strong>2008</strong>–June 30, 20<strong>09</strong>)<br />

was just over $43 million. This was $3.01 million (7.5%) greater than the previous fiscal year. The majority <strong>of</strong> this<br />

increase came from Teaching Hospital revenue and tuition and fees. LSU SVM revenue is basically composed <strong>of</strong><br />

three sources: 56% State Appropriation; 23% Self-Generated (mainly Teaching Hospital operations); and 17% Tuition<br />

and Fees. Philanthropic giving in fiscal year 20<strong>09</strong> amounted to $1.56 million. This was an 82% increase from the<br />

previous fiscal year. The operating budget expenditures are categorized into seven functions: Instruction, Research,<br />

Operations and Maintenance, Academic Support, Public Service, Institutional Support, and Student Service,<br />

Scholarships and Transfers. As seen on the pie charts, approximately 53% <strong>of</strong> our expenditures are for instruction and<br />

18% percent for research. The remaining 29% is split among Operations and Maintenance, Academic Support, Public<br />

Service, Institutional Support, and Student Services.<br />

Revenue<br />

<strong>2008</strong>-20<strong>09</strong> (Unaudited) 2007-<strong>2008</strong><br />

2.87%<br />

0.25%<br />

1.71% 0.47%<br />

17.24%<br />

17.50%<br />

23.43%<br />

56.22%<br />

19.50%<br />

60.81%<br />

■ State Appropriation<br />

■ Self Generated<br />

■ Tuition and Fees<br />

■ Philantropic Giving<br />

■ Investments–Interest<br />

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As we come to the end <strong>of</strong> another fiscal year and are looking toward uncertain times, the financial position <strong>of</strong> LSU<br />

SVM has never been stronger. The resources that have been generated from operations and by support from our<br />

donors and alumni are an important responsibility and opportunity for LSU SVM. Our focus on managing the financial<br />

assets <strong>of</strong> LSU SVM with an eye to the future and achieving a financial position that allows us to expand our reach,<br />

and to face the unforeseen, will serve us well in the coming year. ■<br />

Unrestricted Expenditures<br />

<strong>2008</strong>-20<strong>09</strong> (Unaudited) 2007-<strong>2008</strong><br />

3.99%<br />

3.94% 1.26%<br />

3.77% 1.18%<br />

4.13%<br />

8.02%<br />

7.85%<br />

11.40%<br />

53.44%<br />

12.24%<br />

53.06%<br />

17.94%<br />

17.76%<br />

■ Instruction<br />

■ Public Service<br />

■ Research<br />

■ Institutional Support<br />

■ Operations and Maintenance<br />

■ Student Services/<br />

■ Academic Support<br />

Scholarship/Transfer<br />

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Cultivating Excellence<br />

Emmet and Toni Stephenson are both LSU alumni The Stephensons are strong supporters <strong>of</strong> higher<br />

and cat people. After graduation they moved out education. To continue their support <strong>of</strong> LSU SVM ,<br />

<strong>of</strong> state, but they remained loyal Tiger fans, watching the Stephensons donated $1 million to enhance LSU<br />

football games with their Siamese cat, Ivan.<br />

SVM’s institutional advancement program. Thanks<br />

to their foresight and generosity, LSU SVM now has<br />

Like animal lovers everywhere, in the aftermath <strong>of</strong><br />

a talented and dedicated group <strong>of</strong> advancement<br />

Hurricane Katrina the Stephensons were glued to<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essionals who work together tirelessly to tell the<br />

their television set, watching the<br />

<strong>School</strong>’s story to the world. “The<br />

horrors <strong>of</strong> the loss <strong>of</strong> human and The days when state support and days when state support and<br />

animal lives unfold. Through the tuition covered all <strong>of</strong> the costs <strong>of</strong> state<br />

tuition covered all <strong>of</strong> the costs<br />

universities are gone, so every public<br />

news media, they heard <strong>of</strong> an<br />

<strong>of</strong> state universities are gone,<br />

school needs to reach out to donors.<br />

organization, Best Friends Animal<br />

so every public school needs to<br />

Sanctuary, which was sending<br />

~ Emmet Stephenson<br />

reach out to donors,” said Emmet.<br />

personnel and supplies to Baton<br />

Rouge and New Orleans to assist. Wanting to help<br />

“Gratitude for the animal rescue during Katrina is what<br />

financially, the Stephensons tried to phone the group initially prompted our gift, but we have since learned<br />

and eventually got a recording saying they were in<br />

more about the teaching and research <strong>of</strong> the vet school.<br />

Louisiana and that anyone who wanted to help should We did not know so much LSU SVM research results<br />

phone the LSU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine. “Having in innovative treatments for both humans and animals.<br />

graduated from LSU in 1967, neither <strong>of</strong> us knew that They do a wonderful job every day, and we applaud<br />

LSU had a vet school since it was founded after we their efforts. It is our honor to help such a fine cause,”<br />

left. We immediately contacted the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterinary he said. ■<br />

Medicine and sent a donation,” Emmet said.<br />

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Through Philanthropy<br />

. . . [John] would have been honored to<br />

know that he helped make this facility<br />

possible for the State <strong>of</strong> Louisiana.<br />

~ Alta Franks<br />

Providing a modern disease isolation facility for<br />

horses and other large animals has long been<br />

a goal <strong>of</strong> the Equine Health Studies Program. While<br />

improving several areas <strong>of</strong> the Large Animal Clinic,<br />

including a new Intensive Care Unit and a Lameness<br />

and Performance Evaluation Unit, the push to<br />

construct a state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art disease isolation facility has<br />

consistently been a high priority.<br />

Through the generosity <strong>of</strong> the Alta and John Franks<br />

Foundation, this disease isolation facility will be a<br />

reality. This facility will provide LSU SVM with a<br />

necessary component <strong>of</strong> the comprehensive Large<br />

Animal Clinic and also help maintain accreditation by<br />

the American Veterinary Medical Association.<br />

The new facility will be named in honor <strong>of</strong> the late<br />

John Franks, a Louisiana native who was a revered<br />

horseman known throughout the world <strong>of</strong> Thoroughbred<br />

racing. Mr. Franks campaigned many stakes winners<br />

and was a four-time recipient <strong>of</strong> the internationally<br />

recognized Eclipse Award for Outstanding Owner <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Year.<br />

“John really enjoyed the competitive nature <strong>of</strong> horse<br />

racing and I think he would have been honored to know<br />

that he helped make this facility possible for the State <strong>of</strong><br />

Louisiana,” said Mrs. Franks. The private donation from<br />

the Alta and John Franks Foundation along with state<br />

matching dollars provided the necessary funding, and<br />

the new facility will be dedicated in the summer <strong>of</strong> 2010.<br />

“This facility would not have been possible without the<br />

generous support <strong>of</strong> private donors,” said Dr. Peter<br />

F. Haynes, dean <strong>of</strong> LSU SVM. “We are extremely<br />

grateful to all who have contributed to this effort―and<br />

there were quite a number that gave in some way. But<br />

the core <strong>of</strong> the realization <strong>of</strong> this new facility can be<br />

attributed to the generosity and impact <strong>of</strong> the legacy <strong>of</strong><br />

Mr. John Franks.” ■<br />

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Understanding the importance <strong>of</strong> healing hands, Dr.<br />

Candace Warner, a local physician-acupuncturist,<br />

has remembered the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine in<br />

her estate plans. She has become one <strong>of</strong> our Legacy<br />

Gift donors, with a bequest in the form <strong>of</strong> an IRA<br />

rollover.<br />

“Dr. Foil was wonderful,” said Candace. “She was so<br />

helpful to us and so good with Daisy—after the surgery<br />

Daisy was like a new dog!”<br />

When Candace received LSU SVM’s May 20<strong>09</strong> mailing<br />

(“It’s a Matter <strong>of</strong> Life and Debt”) detailing the heavy debt<br />

load most <strong>of</strong> our students face upon graduation, she<br />

When her yellow Labrador retriever, Daisy, developed decided to make an additional immediate gift to help<br />

a chronic ear infection Candace learned first-hand<br />

out. She established the Thunderman Memorial Book<br />

the value <strong>of</strong> having access to a veterinary facility with Fund, named for Thunder, her treasured black Lab<br />

the capabilities <strong>of</strong>fered by LSU’s<br />

companion (“…the best dog I ever<br />

. . . it’s where you go when there’s<br />

Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Her<br />

had,” says Candace). The $5000<br />

no help to be found anywhere else.<br />

veterinarian referred her to LSU<br />

Thunderman award will be given<br />

~ Candace Warner<br />

SVM for consultation with one <strong>of</strong><br />

to one female student each year to<br />

our specialists. Dr. Carol Foil (LSU<br />

assist with the purchase <strong>of</strong> books<br />

SVM 1978) examined Daisy and discovered through (which can exceed $2500 per year) and fees.<br />

endoscopy that the dog’s ear canals had been<br />

destroyed by infection and that both eardrums were “The LSU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine is the premier<br />

ruptured. Dr. Foil recommended ear canal ablation<br />

wellness and treatment center in this area,” said<br />

surgery to remove the damaged organs.<br />

Candace. “We have to support this local resource…<br />

it’s where you go when there’s no help to be found<br />

Although this left Daisy effectively deaf, she could<br />

anywhere else.” ■<br />

still sense vibrations and never had any post-surgical<br />

problems. Best <strong>of</strong> all, Daisy no longer experienced the<br />

pain and misery she’d endured for so long.<br />

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. . . perhaps what has brought us<br />

the most joy has been seeing the big<br />

smile on the face <strong>of</strong> our 11-year-old<br />

chocolate lab, Darby . . .<br />

~ Dewey Corley<br />

Dewey and Gigi Corley are clients <strong>of</strong> LSU SVM’s<br />

Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Clinics<br />

who have chosen to express their gratitude in a<br />

very meaningful and lasting way. Using the private<br />

foundation, the Chaparral Foundation, the Corleys<br />

established a scholarship in the names <strong>of</strong> their local<br />

veterinarians, Dr. Steven Everson (LSU SVM 1979) and<br />

his son, Dr. Brad Everson (LSU SVM 2005).<br />

In December <strong>2008</strong>, Darby, their 11-year-old chocolate<br />

lab, was bleeding internally. Darby’s veterinarians, the<br />

Eversons, performed emergency surgery to stop the<br />

bleeding and immediately referred the Corleys to LSU<br />

SVM. Darby was admitted the next day and stayed<br />

nearly two weeks while she underwent extensive<br />

surgery and treatment for cancer <strong>of</strong> the adrenal gland<br />

and kidney.<br />

“My wife and I were genuinely impressed, not only with<br />

the extraordinary medical care and attention that Darby<br />

received, but also with the comforting care that we,<br />

the worried owners, were given,” said Dewey. “Before<br />

we knew what the outcome would be for Darby, we<br />

decided we wanted to do something to express our<br />

deep appreciation to all <strong>of</strong> those who had helped us<br />

during this difficult time. Accordingly, it has been our<br />

sincere privilege to pledge $100,000 to LSU SVM to<br />

establish the ‘Dr. Steve Everson and Dr. Brad Everson<br />

Honorary Endowed Scholarship,’” he said.<br />

“As Gigi and I neared the end <strong>of</strong> our vacation in<br />

Colorado this past summer,” Dewey continued,<br />

“perhaps what brought us the most joy was seeing the<br />

big smile on Darby’s face as she joined us hiking and<br />

fishing, constantly chasing the ever-present chipmunks<br />

and squirrels. Were it not for the doctors and staff <strong>of</strong> the<br />

LSU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine, that ‘bonus time’<br />

with Darby would not have been possible.”<br />

“We support other charitable and educational<br />

organizations, but we can truly say that there is<br />

not another organization about which we are more<br />

passionate. The LSU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine<br />

truly is an undiscovered jewel that deserves the utmost<br />

support.” ■<br />

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Ken Windheim, a resident <strong>of</strong> Arlington, Virginia, is<br />

one <strong>of</strong> LSU SVM’s major donors and a devoted<br />

dog owner who understands the importance and depth<br />

<strong>of</strong> the human-animal bond.<br />

help and brought him into contact with LSU SVM. “Not<br />

much was being done for abandoned and distressed<br />

animals, and I thought this was the best possible way to<br />

help,” he said.<br />

Ken relates the story <strong>of</strong> how he and his Newfoundland<br />

dog, Champion Beardog Moonfleet’s Doubletalk (aka<br />

“Murray”) first connected with one<br />

Ken supports the <strong>School</strong> through unrestricted gifts,<br />

that is, donations designated for LSU SVM’s “Area <strong>of</strong><br />

Greatest Need.” “My vision for the<br />

another. “I made a 1,400 mile round<br />

trip through severe weather to pick up<br />

my dog in Canada. When we arrived<br />

in Virginia, I told my nine-year-old son<br />

My vision for the <strong>School</strong> is what<br />

the <strong>School</strong> wants it to be . . .<br />

~ Ken Windheim<br />

<strong>School</strong> is what the <strong>School</strong> wants it to<br />

be,” Ken said. “They are best placed<br />

to determine what their needs are<br />

and how funds should be allocated.”<br />

to close the front door and keep the dog inside while I<br />

unpacked the truck. Of course, that did not happen—<br />

the dog got out and made a sprint for the woods. I took<br />

<strong>of</strong>f after him like Trindon Holliday on a kick-<strong>of</strong>f return<br />

and made a diving fingertip tackle about 10 feet from<br />

the tree line. As we were both panting on the cold<br />

ground we looked at each other and established a bond<br />

that has lasted seven years.”<br />

He sums up his inspiration to remain an LSU SVM<br />

donor in the years since Katrina this way: “Animals<br />

don’t stage charity events and aren’t high pr<strong>of</strong>ile,<br />

but this does not mean they should be overlooked.”<br />

He added, “In the same vein, most veterinarians<br />

are selfless. They work long, hard hours without the<br />

promise <strong>of</strong> great remuneration. Their efforts should be<br />

supported at every level.” ■<br />

Like so many others, Ken’s concern for animals<br />

affected by Hurricane Katrina triggered his desire to<br />

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The financial support <strong>of</strong><br />

scholarships is absolutely vital<br />

to our education, and achieving<br />

our career goals.<br />

~ Leia Feinberg<br />

Being a student at LSU SVM is intense—it takes<br />

commitment, passion, and focus—and it is<br />

expensive. Because veterinary students are in class up<br />

to 23 hours per week, working during the school year<br />

is not feasible. And when graduation arrives, many <strong>of</strong><br />

our new graduates are faced with a significant debt<br />

load from student loans. Fortunately, LSU SVM has 20<br />

endowed scholarships that are awarded each year to<br />

deserving individuals. Because <strong>of</strong> generous gifts from<br />

our donors, in 20<strong>09</strong> Dean Peter F. Haynes was able to<br />

supplement these scholarships so that each student<br />

recipient received at least a $2,000 award from LSU<br />

SVM’s <strong>Annual</strong> Fund.<br />

The scholarships are making a difference to our<br />

students. “It’s hard to put into words how important<br />

scholarships are to my classmates and me,” said Leia<br />

Feinberg (Class <strong>of</strong> 2010), who received the Peri Tümay,<br />

DVM, Memorial Fellowship and the Wildlife Hospital<br />

<strong>of</strong> Louisiana Award. “Going to veterinary school<br />

is extremely expensive,” Leia said, “and the price<br />

continues to climb each semester. Externships and<br />

internship applications are just a few more expenses<br />

that keep adding on to our mounting debt. If it wasn’t<br />

for the scholarship that I received, I may not have been<br />

able to participate in any externships. These types <strong>of</strong><br />

experiences are so vital to helping create well rounding<br />

veterinarians. The financial support <strong>of</strong> scholarships is<br />

absolutely crucial to our education and achieving our<br />

career goals.”<br />

“It is vital that we provide educational support for these<br />

students, who will graduate and become fundamental<br />

members <strong>of</strong> the community,” adds Dean Haynes. “It is<br />

with the commitment <strong>of</strong> our alumni and private citizens<br />

who donate to higher education that we are able to<br />

support our students in this way.”<br />

With continued support from future gifts to the <strong>Annual</strong><br />

Fund (Advance Veterinary Medicine Fund), this initiative<br />

will be maintained and the awards increased. The goal<br />

is to build up <strong>Annual</strong> Fund gifts from alumni and friends<br />

so that in the near future each endowed scholarship is<br />

supplemented with a $5,000 annual award, a reflection<br />

<strong>of</strong> the SVM’s commitment to excellence. ■<br />

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Cultivating Excellence . . .<br />

Dr. Allison Foil, a 1998 graduate <strong>of</strong> LSU SVM, is<br />

a horse enthusiast. In addition to owning and<br />

racing horses, she also is the owner and practicing<br />

veterinarian at Foil Equine and Associates in Ocala,<br />

Florida, where she specializes in equine sports<br />

medicine.<br />

The first thing I think <strong>of</strong> when I want to donate<br />

money is the Vet <strong>School</strong> . . .<br />

~ Dr. Allison Foil<br />

Allison is among the numerous alumni who are<br />

motivated to give back to their alma mater. She<br />

recently helped out in a big way by providing funding<br />

for the custom-made table needed to allow clinicians<br />

to utilize LSU SVM’s Computed Tomography (CT) unit<br />

for equine patients. The 16-slice CT scanner is so fast<br />

that the skull or extremity can be examined in less<br />

than 30 seconds, reducing anesthesia time. With the<br />

addition <strong>of</strong> this table, LSU is only one <strong>of</strong> a few facilities<br />

in the United States with this type <strong>of</strong> diagnostic imaging<br />

technology for horses.<br />

“The first thing I think <strong>of</strong> when I want to donate money<br />

is the Vet <strong>School</strong>,” Allison said, “and I’m glad y’all<br />

came up with the CT table idea because I wanted my<br />

donation to apply to something that I do.”<br />

Baton Rouge is home and she comes back to LSU<br />

SVM for a visit now and then. “It was really neat to<br />

go back last summer and tour the <strong>School</strong>. It felt and<br />

seemed the same as it did 10 years ago. And I’m<br />

looking forward to coming back and seeing the table the<br />

next time I’m there.”<br />

Allison believes in supporting LSU SVM because <strong>of</strong><br />

what the <strong>School</strong> provided for her. “I owe a lot to LSU for<br />

my education,” she said. “I got a great foundation, and<br />

the faculty really supported me when I was applying for<br />

my large animal internship. If I could, I would give more<br />

to raise their salaries.” ■<br />

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through Alumni Giving<br />

<strong>2008</strong>-<strong>09</strong> Alumni Giving By Class<br />

Year Class Agent<br />

# Donors % Donors Donations<br />

# in Class<br />

1977 Dr. Steve Gaunt 13/34 38% $6,285.00<br />

1978 Dr. Chat Kleinpeter 5/44 11% $975.00<br />

1979 Dr. Alfred Stevens 3/46 7% $950.00<br />

1980 Dr. Jim Achorn 11/78 14% $4,050.00<br />

1981 Dr. George Robinson 13/78 17% $5,<strong>09</strong>0.00<br />

1982 Dr. Gary Levy 15/75 20% $3,720.00<br />

1983 Dr. Charles Carville 8/74 11% $3,150.00<br />

1984 Dr. Tim Armstrong 7/75 9% $2,200.00<br />

1985 Dr. Paula Drone 13/74 18% $2,775.00<br />

1986 Dr. Joe Stark 13/73 18% $5,285.00<br />

1987 Dr. Becky McConnico 8/74 11% $1,885.00<br />

1988 Dr. Jackie Simon 9/70 13% $1,410.00<br />

1989 Dr. Rob Conner 8/73 11% $1,295.00<br />

1990 Dr. Phillip Cancilleri 6/62 10% $875.00<br />

1991 Dr. Fred McMullan 7/64 11% $1,425.00<br />

1992 Dr. Dina Duplantis 13/57 23% $3,195.00<br />

1993 Dr. Carrie Cowling Fox 3/56 5% $2,315.00<br />

1994 Dr. Nancy Kessler 6/62 8% $4,120.00<br />

1995 Drs. Jo and Lon Hayes 7/68 10% $5,680.00<br />

1996 Dr. Maureen Potts-McGlynn 10/65 15% $1,855.00<br />

1997 Dr. Lori Howell 11/74 15% $1,235.00<br />

1998 Dr. Jennifer Ritchie 5/71 7% $11,375.00<br />

1999 Dr. Amy F. Bairnsfather 4/66 6% $400.00<br />

2000 Dr. Shirani Hickman 6/80 8% $3,140.00<br />

2001 Dr. Anna Chapman 5/75 7% $2,275.00<br />

2002 Drs. Stephen & Lacie Lee/ 5/79 6% $680.00<br />

Dr. Paul Jenkins<br />

2003 Dr. Sara R. Blakesley 6/74 8% $1,920.00<br />

2004 Open position 5/77 6% $375.00<br />

2005 Dr. Veronica Paul-Duncan 11/83 13% $1,450.00<br />

2006 Dr. Alissa Whitney 3/76 4% $400.00<br />

2007 Dr. Elisabeth Lau 2/81 2% $125.00<br />

<strong>2008</strong> Dr. Julie Shexnider 4/83 5% $545.13<br />

245/2221 11% $82,455.13<br />

Mike VI, LSU’s live tiger mascot.<br />

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Cultivating Excellence . . .<br />

Private support makes the<br />

difference between mediocrity<br />

and excellence. LSU SVM must<br />

continue to excel.<br />

~ Dr. William Jenkins<br />

Dr. William (Bill) Jenkins, former LSU SVM Dean<br />

and LSU President Emeritus, and his wife, Peggy,<br />

are devoted volunteers who give generously <strong>of</strong> their<br />

time to support the <strong>School</strong> in general and the Wildlife<br />

Hospital <strong>of</strong> Louisiana in particular. Explaining his<br />

passion for animals, Bill said, “From early childhood,<br />

I wanted to be a veterinarian. I grew up on a farm,<br />

so I’ve been around animals all my life. I’m originally<br />

from South Africa, and, <strong>of</strong> course, they have such an<br />

amazing variety <strong>of</strong> wild animals there—I think my great<br />

love for wildlife was just…instinctive,” he said. “It’s<br />

always been there.”<br />

Bill had a long and extraordinary career with LSU<br />

beginning with his taking the reins <strong>of</strong> LSU SVM in<br />

1988. He was named LSU’s Executive Vice-Chancellor<br />

and Provost in 1993, Chancellor <strong>of</strong> LSU in 1996, and<br />

President <strong>of</strong> the LSU System in 1999. Retired at last,<br />

Bill and Peggy now promote and support LSU SVM<br />

through working with volunteer associations, mentoring<br />

volunteers, and introducing the <strong>School</strong> to their many<br />

friends.<br />

Dr. Jenkins with Provost Astrid Merget and Dean Peter<br />

Haynes at the <strong>2008</strong> LSU SVM <strong>Annual</strong> Open House.<br />

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Through Volunteering<br />

“The Veterinary <strong>School</strong> is critically important to the<br />

citizens <strong>of</strong> Louisiana,” Bill said, “but it goes beyond that.<br />

LSU SVM is one <strong>of</strong> only 28 veterinary schools in the<br />

United States—not only does it serve the city <strong>of</strong> Baton<br />

Rouge and the state <strong>of</strong> Louisiana, it serves the nation.”<br />

His many years spent in administration have made<br />

Bill acutely aware <strong>of</strong> the challenges facing the <strong>School</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine and, indeed, every facet <strong>of</strong><br />

a public university such as LSU. “It makes a strong<br />

statement for the state that we have such a fine and<br />

well-recognized school, but to maintain our position will<br />

require resources that, without private support, we won’t<br />

have. Private support,” he said emphatically, “makes<br />

the difference between mediocrity and excellence. LSU<br />

SVM must continue to excel.” ■<br />

We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.<br />

~ Winston Churchill<br />

Dr. Javier Nevarez, assistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> zoological medicine, and Lauren Orvin, fourth-year veterinary student.<br />

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Cultivating Excellence<br />

Support for the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine through financial contributions is essential to the life <strong>of</strong> our programs,<br />

clinics, and future growth. We are deeply grateful for the many supporters who continue to believe in our mission and<br />

the service we provide.<br />

This information reflects the cumulative giving level <strong>of</strong> our supporters for all gifts, pledges, and pledge payments made<br />

between July 1, <strong>2008</strong>, and June 30, 20<strong>09</strong>. We have made every effort to ensure that this information is accurate,<br />

and we regret any error. Please provide corrections by calling 225-578-9870; by writing to LSU SVM Office <strong>of</strong><br />

Advancement, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803; or via e-mail at mcarter@vetmed.lsu.edu.<br />

The LSU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine acknowledges those alumni, organizations, foundations, and private donors<br />

who gave so generously during the Fiscal Year 20<strong>09</strong>. Alumni are noted by a plus sign (+), and those alumni who<br />

gave to the Advance Veterinary Medicine Fund are noted by an asterisk (*). The Advance Veterinary Medicine Fund<br />

societies and clubs are as follows:<br />

Dr. William H. Dalrymple Society ($5,000-$10,000)<br />

Dr. Everett D. Besch Society ($2,500-$4,999)<br />

Dr. William L. Jenkins Society ($1,000-$2,499)<br />

Dr. Daniel J. Hillmann Club ($100-$499)<br />

John D. Rhoades Club ($500-$999)<br />

$800,000 + $25,000 - $99,999<br />

$5,000 - $9,999<br />

Alta and John Franks Foundation<br />

$100,000 - $799,999<br />

The Chaparral Foundation, represented<br />

by Dewey & Gigi Corley<br />

Toni & Emmet Stephenson Jr.<br />

Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation<br />

Kenneth Windheim & Ashlye Daniels<br />

Kirk & Cathy Vallery<br />

$10,000 - $24,999<br />

Biedenharn Foundation<br />

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.<br />

Coypu Foundation Trust<br />

Dr. Allison S. Foil *+<br />

Hubert Charitable Foundation<br />

Kaytee Avian Foundation<br />

Louisiana Veterinary Medical<br />

Association<br />

Downman Family Foundation<br />

Anonymous<br />

Fluker Farms<br />

Forgreen LLC<br />

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.<br />

Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc.<br />

Irene W. & C. B. Pennington Foundation<br />

Willie & Benjamin Mount<br />

Dr. James & Daveen Nave<br />

Nestle Purina PetCare Company<br />

Donald & Sara Reulet<br />

John G. Turner & Jerry G. Fisher<br />

There are two means <strong>of</strong> refuge from the miseries <strong>of</strong> life: music and cats.<br />

~ Albert Schweitzer<br />

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$1,000 - $4,999<br />

Abadie Veterinary Hospital<br />

Academy <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Emergency<br />

Ellen B. Addison<br />

American College <strong>of</strong> Veterinary<br />

Dermatology<br />

Animal Clinic <strong>of</strong> Bogalusa<br />

Dr. Kenneth Arceneaux +<br />

Ark Veterinary Clinic, Ltd.<br />

Arkansas Veterinary Medical<br />

Association<br />

Bass Pro Outdoor World, LLC<br />

Bayer Health Care<br />

Bayou Kennel Club, Inc.<br />

Walter & Barbara R. Bogan<br />

Cajun Canary and Finch Club<br />

Carville Veterinary Clinic<br />

Dr. Keri A. Cataldo +<br />

Drs. Egeenee & Rhonda Daniels *++<br />

Nancy & Edward Diefenthal<br />

Dr. Gary D. Dupree *+<br />

Endocrine Diagnostics & Consultation<br />

Dr. Julie & Richmond Enright *+<br />

ExxonMobil Foundation<br />

Dr. Ann M. Kivney & Charles Foshee *+<br />

Fuselier Veterinary Services, LLC<br />

Drs. Stephen & Patricia Gaunt *++<br />

Dr. Michael & Matilda Groves<br />

Gulf South Bird Club<br />

Dr. Peter & Marcy Haynes<br />

Drs. Lon Hayes & Jacinta<br />

Alleman-Hayes *++<br />

Highland Road Animal Hospital, Inc.<br />

Thomas S. Hoelle<br />

Dr. Amanda Marie L. H<strong>of</strong>fpauir *+<br />

Pamela M. Kaster<br />

Marjorie & Jack Kemp<br />

Dr. Darryl G. Kussmaul *+<br />

Dr. Stephen M. & Marcelle Ladd +<br />

Dr. Robert D. Lewis *+<br />

Lockheed Martin Corporation<br />

Lovers Lane Animal Medical Center<br />

LSU Student Chapter <strong>of</strong> AVMA<br />

Dr. Bernhard H. Mayer *+<br />

Dr. Dennis & Jeri McCurnin<br />

James F. McGill<br />

Merial Limited<br />

Dr. Don & Paula Meyer +<br />

National Cockatiel Society Inc.<br />

Novartis<br />

Dr. Judith I. Pawlusiow *+<br />

Pamela & Jay Perkins<br />

Dr. Jeffrey D. Pisto *+<br />

Port City Animal Hospital<br />

Dr. Michael P. Reid *+<br />

Nadine C. Russell<br />

Dr. David & Paulette Senior<br />

Shell Oil Co Foundation<br />

Dr. Robert & Julia Simmons *+<br />

Schering Corporation<br />

Dr. David D. Smith *+<br />

South Alabama Cage Bird Society<br />

Dr. Johannes Storz<br />

Brenda S. Vaccaro<br />

$500-$999<br />

Addison Animal Hospital LTD<br />

Dr. Marcy I. Banton *+<br />

Bayer Inc.<br />

Berry Hill Animal Hospital PLLC<br />

Brighton Animal Hospital P.C.<br />

Dr. Paula G. Brown *+<br />

Dr. Richard C. Cambre *+<br />

Dr. Kathryn R. Camp *+<br />

Dr. Jennifer S. Cargill<br />

Dr. Jae H. Chang & Dr. Lori N. Willis *++<br />

Davis Animal Hospital, P.A. Inc.<br />

Dr. Kathryn D. Edmunds *+<br />

Farr Veterinary Hospital<br />

Festival Bel Air Veterinary Clinic<br />

Drs. Lorrie and Frederic Gaschen<br />

Dr. Susan B. Harper +<br />

IDEXX Laboratories Inc.<br />

IVX Animal Health<br />

Dr. Melissa & Wendell Jeske *+<br />

Lake Jesup Animal Hospital<br />

Dr. Carol Entricken +<br />

Dr. Gary T. Levy *+<br />

Dr. Martha A. Littlefield *+<br />

Dr. Frederick & Deborah McMullan +<br />

Monks’ Aviaries<br />

Josephine W. Nixon<br />

Northwood Hills Animal Hospital, P.C.<br />

Pallone Veterinary Hospital, Inc.<br />

Drs. Maureen P. & Sean McGlynn *++<br />

Joseph L. Prudhomme, Jr.<br />

Virginia M. Rathbun<br />

Dr. Gwen R. Ray *+<br />

Dr. Glen & Martha Ritter *+<br />

Jayne A. Ryan<br />

Dr. James L. Slaughter *+<br />

C. O. Stuller<br />

Diane S. Sylvester<br />

Towne South Animal Hospital Inc.<br />

Veterinary Information Network Inc.<br />

Village Animal Clinic<br />

Virbac Animal Health<br />

Drs. Matthew & Nancy Welborn *++<br />

Dr. Carl K. White III *+<br />

Whitehouse Veterinary Hospital<br />

Things which matter most must never be at the mercy <strong>of</strong> things which<br />

matter least.<br />

~ Goethe<br />

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$100-$499<br />

Acadia Animal Medical Center<br />

Acadiana Bird Club<br />

Advanced Veterinary Hospital<br />

Dr. E. Douglas Allara Jr. *+<br />

Robert L. & Constance Allen<br />

Theresa Andersen<br />

Constance & Lawrence Anderson Jr.<br />

Dr. Mike Anderson<br />

Bette & Thomas M. Angel<br />

Animal Amour Pet Care Center<br />

Animal Ark Pet Clinic Inc.<br />

Animal Care Clinic Inc.<br />

Dr. Leslie M. Armbruster *+<br />

Dr. Pete Astarbi &<br />

Jennifer Tartaglione *+<br />

Aurora - Companion Animal Hospital<br />

Auxiliary Arkansas Veterinary Medical<br />

Association<br />

Dr. Michael C. Babin *+<br />

Patrick J. Babin<br />

Back-Stretch Surgery & Medicine, Inc.<br />

Dallas Baillio<br />

William C. & Christie Baird Jr.<br />

Dr. Amy & Scott Bairnsfather Jr. *+<br />

Shelley Barry<br />

Dr. Debra M. Beard *+<br />

Beebe Veterinary Hospital<br />

Norma M. Bender<br />

Dr. Jason & Leah Benner *+<br />

Ernestina C. Benson<br />

Mary T. Benson<br />

Dr. Clay C. Bernard *+<br />

Dr. Deborah J. Besch<br />

Dr. Sara & Charles Blakesley *+<br />

Gregory S. Bodenhamer<br />

Donna Bogue<br />

Dr. Anne M. Borgen *+<br />

Dr. Linda P. Boswell<br />

Dr. Susan E. Bradley *+<br />

Dr. Trina L. Breaux *+<br />

Dr. Allan D. Breckenridge *+<br />

Fay S. Bright<br />

Premila Burns & Dr. Robert Chumbley<br />

Ashley Burris<br />

Benny & Kathy S. Cagle<br />

Dr. Evan Serwich Caplis *+<br />

Ellen M. Carrigan<br />

Jo A. Casey<br />

Dr. Bonnie & John Cate II *+<br />

Christi D. Cenac<br />

Joseph S. Cendrowski<br />

Centreville Town & Country Animal<br />

Hospital<br />

Kathleen K. Charvet<br />

Leslie C. Chauvin<br />

Claiborne Hill Veterinary Hospital<br />

Keith Clark<br />

Clearwater Veterinary Hospital<br />

Mary K. Clucas<br />

Dr. Sandra L. Cochran *+<br />

Lillie Collier<br />

Dr. Rachel C. Colligan *+<br />

Mary J. Collins<br />

Frank S. Constantino Jr.<br />

Greta & Raynold Corona<br />

Coteau Ridge Equine, LLC<br />

Country Place Veterinary Clinic, Inc. *+<br />

Christine K. Crabtree<br />

Dr. Douglas A. Crabtree *+<br />

Kenneth A. Dagdigian<br />

Dr. Kasmin M. Davis *+<br />

Dr. William & Peggy Davis Jr.<br />

Deep South Region<br />

Margaret L. DeGravelle<br />

Joan R. Delahoussaye<br />

Col. Loren E. Delgehausen<br />

E. Anne Dunn<br />

Dr. Dina D. Duplantis *+<br />

East Ash Animal Hospital<br />

Lee Ann Eddleman<br />

Dr. Susan M. Eddlestone *+<br />

Roberta Edgar<br />

Dr. Rosemarie & Michael Eger *+<br />

Elysian Fields Animal Clinic, Inc.<br />

Dr. John S. Emerson *+<br />

Dr. Lawrence J. Ernst *+<br />

Ethyl Corporation<br />

Evelyn David Horse Farms, Inc.<br />

Dr. Morgan T. Everett *+<br />

Dr. Bradley & Michelle Everson *+<br />

Dr. Nancy & Norvin Fagan Jr. *+<br />

Curley L. Faulk<br />

Patricia H. Felder<br />

Dr. Kay Ferranzano &<br />

Mike Singletary *+<br />

Sue Fisher<br />

Constance L. Fletcher<br />

Fort Dodge Animal Health<br />

Dr. Newton H. Foster *+<br />

Amanda Fox & Daniel Katz<br />

Dr. Paul J. Fryer *+<br />

Victor Fulham<br />

Drs. Robert H. & Susan Fuselier III *++<br />

Galilee Baptist Academy<br />

Dr. Ashley C. Geoghegan *+<br />

Dr. Nancy M. Gerhardt *+<br />

Donald E. Gerwien<br />

Dr. Jenny B. Gibson *+<br />

Dr. Tracy L. Gieger *+<br />

Barbara R. Girard<br />

Dr. Gina E. Goodier *+<br />

Dr. Lyndon J. Goodly *+<br />

Dr. Karen & Robert Gordon *+<br />

Gowan and Talley Animal Clinic<br />

Joseph S. Greenberg<br />

Dr. Gary M. & Kimberly Greene *+<br />

Terry W. Grenat<br />

Gretna Animal Hospital<br />

Glynell B. Guedry<br />

Laura G. Guevara<br />

James Gulotta Jr. & Susan Talley<br />

Virginia H. Haddad<br />

Dr. William R. Hale +<br />

Terence E. Hall<br />

Dr. Diane M. Harrington *+<br />

Bette H. Harris<br />

Margaret & William A. Hart<br />

Dr. Roger L. Helms *+<br />

Dr. Ann L. Heymann *+<br />

Virginia M. Hilliard<br />

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$100-$499 continued<br />

Dr. Rosanne F. Hirsch +<br />

Dwaine G. Hodges<br />

Dr. Laura J. Hokett *+<br />

Dr. Jodi A. Holcomb *+<br />

David W. Hood<br />

Hood Veterinary Hospital LLC<br />

June Hoye<br />

Dr. Marilyn J. Hoyt *+<br />

Sandra & Wendle Huddleston<br />

Dr. Richard F. Hughes *+<br />

Dr. Edythe M. Humphries<br />

Dr. Charlie Jackson<br />

Shirley T. Jewell<br />

Patricia E. Johnson<br />

Dr. Darlene E. Jones *+<br />

Dr. Riley W. Jones III *+<br />

Emily S. Karg<br />

Alice C. Katzung<br />

Dr. Jennifer Lynn Davis Kenwood *+<br />

Kernick Animal Hospital<br />

Kleinpeter Veterinary Hospital LLC<br />

Mrs. Evan L. Kolb<br />

Rosina C. Krecek<br />

Lafayette Veterinary Care Center<br />

Ellen LaGrone<br />

Lake Elementary <strong>School</strong><br />

Dr. Holly Z. Landes *+<br />

Dr. Nicole N. Larroque *+<br />

Rhonda R. Lastrapes<br />

Dr. Elisabeth M. Lau *+<br />

Dr. Anne E. Laurent *+<br />

Helen L. Ledbetter<br />

Dr. Stephen M. Lee Jr. &<br />

Dr. Lacie Lee *++<br />

Claudia LeJeune<br />

Gilbert E. Lentz<br />

Dr. Jennifer Lewando-Sutton & Jeffrey<br />

Sutton *+<br />

Dr. Laura & Wendell Lindsay Jr.<br />

Dr. Mandi J. Lopez<br />

Louisiana Wildlife Rehabilitators<br />

Association<br />

Hiram & Sharon Lyles<br />

Dr. Steven L. Marks & Dr. Dianne<br />

Dunning<br />

Rebecca Marmande<br />

S. D. Martin<br />

Dr. Siegfried & Lisa Mayer *+<br />

Dr. Stacey A. Mayfield *+<br />

Dr. I John Mazoch &<br />

Dr. Cheryl Hedlund *+<br />

Dr. Rebecca & Edward McConnico +<br />

Dr. Christine M. McDonald +<br />

Dr. Laura & Mark McElroy *+<br />

Julie L. McKenzie<br />

Marsha McNulty<br />

Cassandra McPhate<br />

Melton Veterinary Hospital<br />

Mercersburg Veterinary Clinic Inc.<br />

Rhea & Mike Mertz<br />

Dr. Pamela & Joseph Mettley *+<br />

Dr. Keith M. & Donna Middlebrook *+<br />

Diana Middleton<br />

Dr. James E. Miller<br />

Dr. William W. Miller +<br />

Dr. Andrea L. Millette *+<br />

Dr. Gia C. Morgan *+<br />

Dr. Herbert W. & Arlene Muller *+<br />

Kay Mumper<br />

Francis P. Naquin<br />

Stephanie Navarro<br />

Virginia Neyman<br />

Nicholas Animal Hospital<br />

Neva F. Nolen<br />

Dr. Paul & Deborah Norris *+<br />

Northern Illinois Parrot Society<br />

Dr. Catherine Nowak *+<br />

Dr. George W. & Dorothy Ohlendorf<br />

John R. & Ann Olds<br />

OSU College <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine<br />

Dr. C. Douglas Page +<br />

Peak Marketing Group Inc.<br />

We could have bought a small<br />

yacht with what we spent on<br />

our dog and all the things he<br />

destroyed. Then again, how many<br />

yachts wait by the door all day<br />

for your return?<br />

~ John Grogan, Marley and Me<br />

Steven J. Pearson<br />

Dr. Deanna D. Pegg *+<br />

Pet Care Veterinary Clinic Inc.<br />

Judith M. Peters<br />

Faye Phillips<br />

Plantation’s Pride Pony Club<br />

Pointer Trail Animal Clinic<br />

Dr. Jennifer A. Ponti-Fontnelle *+<br />

Sabra Pope<br />

Dr. Janice E. Posey *+<br />

Stanley & Leonor Posner<br />

Sarita Powell<br />

Dr. John V. Pratt *+<br />

Dr. Gail M. Presley *+<br />

Suzanne Quevedo<br />

David Rabren<br />

Gina M. Ragusa<br />

Ralston Purina Company<br />

Dr. Ann Rashmir-Raven<br />

Martha M. Ratcliff<br />

Red Sky, LLC<br />

Dr. John P. Rehak<br />

Dr. Paul A. Resweber &<br />

Sheilah Turner *+<br />

Diana Rhodes<br />

Kay & Malcolm Richardson II<br />

Pamela K. Richter<br />

Dr. Carol M. Riddick *+<br />

Ridgewood Animal Hospital, Ltd.<br />

Riley County Humane Society<br />

Andrew J. Robichaux<br />

Linda J. Robinson<br />

Dr. Gabrielle Rogers<br />

Dr. Lisa D. Ross<br />

Dr. Allen Joseph Roussel Jr. *+<br />

Dr. Susan E. Rush *+<br />

Dr. Gerard A. Salles *+<br />

Dr. Jerry T. Schellhaas *+<br />

Dr. Julie M. Schexnider *+<br />

<strong>School</strong> House-Ober-Black Hawk Farms<br />

Dr. Jamie J. Schorling *+<br />

Kevin P. Schultz<br />

Stephen L. Seals<br />

Serio Animal Hospital<br />

Dr. John King Sessions *+<br />

Sexton Animal Health<br />

Seymour Veterinary Hospital<br />

Dr. Roger Craig Shaw &<br />

Dr. Donna Shaw *++<br />

Blinn D. Sheffield, III<br />

Dr. Harold & Edna Silverman<br />

Joseph Simmons & Patricia Day<br />

Rosalyn M. Simon<br />

Dr. Michael J. & Christine Smith *+<br />

Roddy A. Smith<br />

South Boston Animal Hospital<br />

Staring Plaza Animal Hospital<br />

Dr. Melburn G. Stephens +<br />

Vernon Stevenson<br />

Dr. Sharon E. Stone *+<br />

Dr. Lara M. Stooksbury *+<br />

Dr. George V. Storer *+<br />

Dr. Shannon T. Stroup *+<br />

Sugar Creek Animal Hospital, LLC<br />

Dr. Michelle Rae Sullivan *+<br />

Chris Talbert<br />

Drs. Thomas Morganti &<br />

Nan C. Tartt *++<br />

Beverly Teresinski<br />

James M. & Debbie Terrell<br />

Redbud Equine Clinic<br />

Agnes Titkemeyer<br />

Melissa R. Toney<br />

Dr. Thomas N. Tully Jr. *+<br />

Dr. Mehmet & Karen Tumay<br />

Dr. Susan E. Turnquist *+<br />

Dr. Brian T. Vandegrift *+<br />

Dr. Nicholas Vaughan *+<br />

Gabrielle D. Vetter<br />

Dr. Amy E. Voliva *+<br />

Drs. William & Sarah Waddell *+<br />

H.O. & Julia Wagner Jr.<br />

Waldron Veterinary Clinic<br />

Walker Animal Hospital<br />

Dr. Alicia F. Walsh *+<br />

James A. Walsh<br />

25


$100-$499 continued<br />

Dr. John Walters & Tara Thole *+<br />

Waltraud B. Watts<br />

Dr. Peter Weathers, III *+<br />

Monsignor Robert Weiss<br />

West Prince Animal Hospital<br />

Helen & Robert Wheatley<br />

Judyth Wier<br />

Fred Wilcox, III<br />

Brennan F. Wilkinson<br />

Mrs. Lehman Williamson<br />

Steven R. Winkler<br />

Lynnette C. Wise<br />

Lauren & Jeffrey Wright<br />

Dr. Lizabeth T. Wright *+<br />

Lynda Youmans<br />

Barbara N. Young<br />

Dr. Emily A. Zeller *+<br />

Dr. Patricia L. Ziefle *+<br />

$1-$99<br />

Kate Abraham<br />

Lakeisha I. Adams<br />

Laura Adams<br />

Laura A. Adare<br />

Advanced Animal Eye Care<br />

Virginia Aker<br />

Mrs. Richard T. Akin<br />

Albemarle Corporation<br />

Tracie Albert<br />

Rachel E. Aldy<br />

Anthony J. Alfonso<br />

Constance & Robert L. Allen<br />

Katherine S. Anders<br />

Donna G. Anderson<br />

Alisha C. Andrews<br />

Dr. Patricia A. Assan<br />

Dr. William H. Baddley<br />

Rosemary F. Bajon<br />

Baker Animal Hospital Inc<br />

Ashley M. Bald<br />

Jay & Laura Balden<br />

Emily Baldwin<br />

Nancy Ballard<br />

Geri B. Baloney<br />

Marta J. Barcelona<br />

Brozena Barker<br />

Don Barras<br />

Sharon E. Barras<br />

Dr. Maria A. Barrilleaux *+<br />

Andrea Barrios<br />

Dr. Mark G. Barry *+<br />

Regina Bart<br />

Kay Baucum<br />

Jeffrey Beamon<br />

Dr. Roberta L. Beckers *+<br />

Brenda T. Beerntsen<br />

Thomas B. & Gaye Bennett Jr.<br />

Dr. Stephen & Miriam Bensman<br />

Katie J. Berchak-Irby<br />

Edrye & George Berger<br />

Claire L. Bergeron<br />

Marcia Bergeron<br />

Patricia A. Berges<br />

Megan Berrigan<br />

P. A. Berthelot<br />

Brenda M. Billeaudeau<br />

Lanelle & Charles Billings<br />

Patricia D. Birkett<br />

David Bloodworth<br />

Steve Bloome<br />

April Blue<br />

Mickey Blush<br />

Boeing Company<br />

Elizabeth A. & Dr. David Boethel<br />

Earleen Boisdore<br />

Matthew C. Bolton<br />

Dr. Kimberly Rose Bonaventure *+<br />

Luke D. Booker<br />

Donna T. Booth<br />

Seth T. Bordelon<br />

Jared Bourgeois<br />

Julie L. Bourgeois<br />

Pat Bourgeois<br />

Elizabeth W. Bourgoyne<br />

Jamie Bourque<br />

Sylvia A. Bradfield<br />

Dr. Colleen Aileen Brady *+<br />

Dr. Robert L. Braquet +<br />

Brawley Animal Hospital<br />

Dawn L. Brewster<br />

Dr. Virginia A. Brookings *+<br />

Dr. Kelly Cunningham Brooks *+<br />

Juanita E. Brown<br />

Robert Brown<br />

Sharon P. Brown<br />

Tara M. Brown<br />

Dortha L. Browning<br />

Henry F. Budd<br />

Robert W. Burwell<br />

Frank M. Buscaglia<br />

David Butcher<br />

Jennifer Caldwell<br />

Mildred E. Caldwell<br />

Joseph C. Cangelosi<br />

Judith & John Caprio<br />

Ricarda Carlisle<br />

Dr. Kevin Carman & Dr. Susan Welsh<br />

Jacquelyn & Robert Carnes<br />

Carrollton Veterinary Hospital Inc.<br />

C. A. Carson<br />

John Carville<br />

Gary D. Cason<br />

Lemoine Chad<br />

Julie Chambers<br />

Natalie B. Chaney<br />

Benjamin M. Chapman<br />

Dr. C. B. Chastain<br />

Regina Chauvin<br />

Carolyn Cheveallier<br />

C. Cheveollier<br />

Chevron Inc.<br />

Kelley M. Chopin<br />

Kay Chustz<br />

Dr. Amanda L. Claudet +<br />

Carol B. Clemmons<br />

Miriam Clifton<br />

Van W. Cochran Jr.<br />

Melissa M. Coleman<br />

Dr. Joseph D. Comaty &<br />

Dr. Claire D. Advokat<br />

Confections by Michelle<br />

Darline D. Coon<br />

John Cooper<br />

Drs. Ednadeen & James Corley *++<br />

Coleen M. Cormack<br />

Dr. Denise M. Costley *+<br />

Country Day <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Baton Rouge<br />

26


$1-$99 continued<br />

Linda Cox<br />

Cox Engineering Inc.<br />

Janet Craft<br />

Wendy Cromley<br />

Michelle & Franklin Croney<br />

Cannilo Cuadra<br />

Debbie Danielson<br />

Yolanda D. D’Aquilla<br />

Robert Darce<br />

Maria Darden<br />

Danielle Davezac<br />

Cheryl W. Davis<br />

Linda Davis<br />

Janice B. Day<br />

Carolyn Dean<br />

Brittany Decareaux<br />

Karin Deen<br />

Gary Delatte<br />

Dana M. Demoulin<br />

Matt Deriez<br />

Caitlin B. Devillier<br />

Diamond Mazda Inc.<br />

Dr. Rechelle Lynn Diaz +<br />

Dr. Scott & Annemarie Dieter *+<br />

Ariel V. Digiulio<br />

Gwen C. Dodge<br />

Frances Dodson<br />

Mary L. & Dr. A.R. Dommert<br />

Dr. Melvin J. Dorner Jr. *+<br />

Dow Chemical Co. Foundation<br />

Angela D. Dowling<br />

Jeff Drinkard<br />

Heloise A. Dubreuil<br />

Susan D. Dudley<br />

Paula A. Dufour<br />

Dolores & David Dugas<br />

Dr. Kristi S. Dukes *+<br />

Chris Dunn<br />

Dr. John R. Dunn *+<br />

James D. Duplantis<br />

Scarlett P. Dupre<br />

Mark Durbin<br />

Dr. Jonathan A. Durocher *+<br />

Dr. Susan C. Eades +<br />

Antonia Edgeworth<br />

Cissy Edwards<br />

Rachael A. Edwards<br />

Margaret S. Ewing<br />

Derek Fairchild<br />

Gwendolyn L. Fairchild<br />

Susan & William Fales<br />

Michael J. Falgoust<br />

Cynthia M. Faux<br />

Lisa Fenell<br />

Susan Finley & Dr. Randall Hall<br />

Dr. Craig D. Fontenot *+<br />

Dr. John J. Fontenot +<br />

Laird S. Fontenot<br />

Susan Fonti<br />

Suzanne Foret<br />

Dr. Stacey Fossey *+<br />

Dr. Kim Foster *+<br />

Erin Francise<br />

Laurel Frankhouser<br />

Ivan Franquiz<br />

Al Frederick<br />

Raegan Freeman<br />

Sue Fresina<br />

Kristine Fricke<br />

Scott Garland<br />

Karen K. Gautreaux<br />

Diane E. Geheber<br />

Joanna M. Gennuso<br />

Dr. Marcelo D. Gentinetta *+<br />

Dr. Lisa P. Germain<br />

Stanley P. Gibson<br />

Dr. Celeste Claire Gilbert *+<br />

Edith M. Gill<br />

Missy Gilpin<br />

I am among those who think<br />

that science has great beauty.<br />

A scientist in his laboratory is<br />

not only a technician: he is also<br />

a child placed before natural<br />

phenomena which impress him<br />

like a fairy tale.<br />

~ Marie Curie<br />

Leisa Glynn<br />

Dr. Kimberly S. Gnat +<br />

Kelly Gonsoulin<br />

Mary Gonzalez<br />

Natalie Grady<br />

Anne R. Graham<br />

Ronald & Mary Graham<br />

Wendy Graham<br />

Toni Granger<br />

Dr. Marguerite G. Gravois *+<br />

Karen L. Grote<br />

Charlene T. Gueho<br />

Betty J. Guillory<br />

Dr. James W. Guillory *+<br />

Cecile C. Guin<br />

Dr. Steven & Barbara Gustavson *+<br />

Dr. Samuel & Carol Haase<br />

Joan & Donald Haase<br />

Laurel C. Hall<br />

Suzanne & Charles G. Harlan<br />

Mary-Nell Harper<br />

Patricia & Thomas B. Harrell<br />

Emily K. Harris<br />

Karen B. Harris<br />

Thomas M. Harris<br />

Carrie L. Haulard<br />

Penny Haydel<br />

Dr. Charles R. & Katherine Hayes *+<br />

Shane Heartsill<br />

Denise Hebert<br />

Gloria P. Hecker<br />

Margaret Henagan<br />

Helen C. Henderson<br />

Drs. Claude & Mary Henkel *++<br />

Laurence L. Henry<br />

Jane M. Henslee<br />

Catherine J. Herrington<br />

Judy Hess<br />

Mary C. Hester<br />

Anna Hill<br />

Steve Hill<br />

Anne & Bill Hise<br />

Patricia Ho<br />

Beverly & Alec Hodges<br />

David J. H<strong>of</strong>f<br />

Lucy Holwager<br />

Carrie Hoover<br />

Elwyn J. Hornsby Jr.<br />

Linda L. Horton<br />

Pat E. & Dr. James Hoth<br />

Dr. Lori S. Howell *+<br />

William C. Hoy<br />

Jennifer Huber<br />

Cheryl Huddle<br />

Terri Huff<br />

Angela D. Hughes<br />

Darlene A. Hunt<br />

Mark T. Hunter<br />

Dr. Barbara L. Hyde<br />

Dr. Anthony Ioppolo *+<br />

Bryan M. Istre<br />

Tada Itsuki<br />

Ann N. Jacobsen<br />

Richard M. Jacobson<br />

Teresa W. Janezic<br />

Bilal Javed<br />

Pamela Jenkins<br />

C. A. Jennings<br />

Dr. Melissa K. Jennings +<br />

Margaret Jensen<br />

Scott D. Johnson<br />

Dr. Stephen L. Jolissaint, Sr.<br />

Elizabeth Jones<br />

Joel B. Jones<br />

Julie Jones<br />

Samantha Joseph<br />

Dutch C. Jumonville<br />

Amy B. Justice<br />

Sharon S. Kaiser<br />

K. S. Kanuri<br />

Ray & Holly Kaplan<br />

Megan S. Karlton<br />

Elaine Kasper<br />

Julia Kebanli<br />

Rachel L. Keene<br />

Jessica S. Keich<br />

Duncan Kemp<br />

Carol J. Kent<br />

27


$1-$99 continued<br />

Lisa M. King<br />

Ralph H. King<br />

Toni Kirby<br />

Michelle R. Klecker<br />

Kristine M. Kleinpeter<br />

Catherine E. Koch<br />

Dr. Dawn G. Koetting *+<br />

William N. Kopcsay<br />

Wes Kroninger<br />

Martha Kucharchuk<br />

Joey L. Kurz<br />

Mary A. Kvitashvili<br />

Danielle Lacy<br />

Carter Lambert<br />

Cyril J. & Laurie Landry III<br />

Shanon Landry<br />

Dr. Robert & June Lank<br />

Richard B. Lantis<br />

Angie H. Laporte<br />

Roseanna LaPorte<br />

Shiela D. Lashley<br />

Rachael Lauve<br />

Dr. Melanie C. Lavergne *+<br />

Sebastian L. Lawhon<br />

Preston H. Lawless<br />

Reneé LeBlanc<br />

Mary F. Legoria<br />

Brooke A. Leibenguth<br />

Betty F. LeJeune<br />

Jason Lemoine<br />

Jill & Dewayne Lemoine<br />

Jake Leonard<br />

Juan B. Letelier<br />

Adolph L. Levy, Jr.<br />

Barbara Lichter<br />

Dr. Marybeth Lima<br />

Victoria E. Lingg<br />

Adrienne M. Lopez<br />

Yvette Lorentz<br />

Dr. Jacki K. Love *+<br />

June & John W. Lowe<br />

Carole C. Major<br />

Bonnnie Marquette<br />

Dr. Trisha Cole Marullo *+<br />

Massachusetts Coastal Pet Care<br />

Pam A. Masson<br />

Dr. James E. Maxwell Jr. *+<br />

Meg May<br />

Christine L. McAudry<br />

Julia C. McBride<br />

Cristin McCarnish<br />

John McClure<br />

Barbara McCurley<br />

Flynn McGarr<br />

Mary Lou McGuffee<br />

Joan & William McGuire<br />

Marci G. Melancon<br />

J. A. Mengelson<br />

Noel Mercer<br />

Dr. Jacqueline L. Meriwether *+<br />

Carrol Michael<br />

Malgorzata G. Mikolajczyk<br />

Carolyn L. Miller<br />

Renee Miller<br />

Susan & John C. Miller<br />

Dr. Linda R. Mills *+<br />

Lisa Minter<br />

Wes B. Mizell<br />

MOAA Auxiliary<br />

Ronald Monce<br />

Sheila Mondrosch<br />

Madalyn M. Montegudo<br />

Becky Moore<br />

Sonia Morales<br />

Emily Morton<br />

Lori Mullins<br />

Garret Mumphrey<br />

Dr. Robert D. Myers *+<br />

Dana Naquin<br />

Judy Nash<br />

Dr. Christine B. Navarre +<br />

Norman Neames<br />

Hollie Nelson<br />

Marlyn J. Nelson<br />

Michele Nett<br />

Juanita Newton<br />

Rhonda K. Nichols<br />

Janet S. Nicholson<br />

Rhonda Norman<br />

William O’Brien<br />

Dr. Billy Damon Odom *+<br />

Dr. Timm J. Otterson *+<br />

Ouachita Pet Clinic, Inc.<br />

Barbara Owens<br />

Dr. Dale L. Paccamonti<br />

Lori J. Patterson & Kenneth Courtade<br />

Marian & Thomas H. Patterson<br />

Tena Pearson<br />

Dr. Joyce L. Pedersen *+<br />

Helen A. Peebles<br />

Rachel G. Peltier<br />

Glenn S. Perkins<br />

Dr. Erin Jennifer Perry *+<br />

Richard B. Perry<br />

Pet Care Animal Hospital<br />

Leah Petile<br />

Dr. Cynthia & Steven Petty *+<br />

D. M. Pichon<br />

Robert W. Piedrahita<br />

Juliette Pierce<br />

Dr. Sarah C. Pitre *+<br />

Carol A. Pooley<br />

Dr. Laurie S. Prange +<br />

Belinda B. Price<br />

Scott Pruyn<br />

June M. Pulliam<br />

Charles L. Purcell<br />

Debbie Quebedeaux<br />

Dr. Nathalie Rademacher<br />

Katherine E. Ragland<br />

Anthony P. Ragusa<br />

Diane B. Ragusa<br />

Bill Raines<br />

Rapides Animal Medical Center<br />

Dr. Jessica O. Rayburn *+<br />

Melinda Reed<br />

Dr. Gregory & Renee Rich *+<br />

Joyce B. Richard<br />

Oscar G. Richard, III<br />

Stacy G. Richardson<br />

Arthur R. Richter<br />

Rita Richter<br />

Rachel F. Rivet<br />

Toni Rizzo<br />

28


$1-$99 continued<br />

Kenneth J. Roark<br />

Emily Robillard<br />

Cheryl Robin<br />

Janine V. Robin<br />

Charles & Scarlett Roemer III<br />

Donnis Rogers<br />

Dr. John G. Roheim<br />

Jeannette & Andrew Rollins<br />

Melissa D. Ross<br />

Lisa T. Roussel<br />

Ryan P. & Melanie Roussel<br />

Eydie M. Rymer<br />

Debbie A. Saak<br />

Cinnamon Salamone<br />

Claire Sanchez<br />

Faye R. Sanchez<br />

Mary A. Savoie<br />

Marion S. Schaal<br />

Claire Schexnayder<br />

Regan Schucker<br />

Linda Schultz<br />

Roslyn M. Scott<br />

Linda Seamon<br />

Willie E. Servat<br />

Priscilla F. Shear<br />

George C. Shelton<br />

Dr. Ted D. Sherman +<br />

Dunree Shores<br />

Melissa A. Sikich<br />

Christine L. Simmers<br />

Susan N. Simon<br />

Henry Sirgo<br />

Michael J. Skiles<br />

Shaun M. Skorlich<br />

Bonnie A. Smith<br />

Clayton Smith<br />

Crystal Smith<br />

Hannah Smith<br />

Janice L. Smith<br />

Rachele W. Smith<br />

Ray Smith<br />

Shannon Smith<br />

Susan R. Smith<br />

Dr. Tamara G. Smith *+<br />

Laura Souter<br />

Carrie & Samuel J. Speer Jr.<br />

Vanessa Spiegel<br />

Harold L. Stabiler<br />

Donna G. Stamper<br />

Anne G. Stanton<br />

Dr. Derik W. Stanton *+<br />

Gina L. Stanton<br />

Elizabeth L. Staples<br />

Marlene Stelly<br />

Patricia P. Stiel<br />

T. Stiteler<br />

Kerry Sully<br />

Katherine J. Swain<br />

Joyce A. Sweaning<br />

Benedykt A. Szozda<br />

Dr. Joseph Taboada<br />

Frances F. Talbot<br />

Rachel Tankersley<br />

Ernest N. Tanoos Jr.<br />

Elizabeth S. Tarleton<br />

Dr. Gary B. Teter *+<br />

Lindsey Thomas & Tom S. Easterly<br />

Stephanie Thomas<br />

Chad Thompson<br />

Owen Thompson<br />

Mary S. Tidwell<br />

The best doctor in the world is<br />

the veterinarian. He can’t ask his<br />

patients what is the matter―he’s<br />

got to just know.<br />

~ Will Rogers<br />

Jeanne M. & Dr. Eugene F. Tims<br />

Dolores T<strong>of</strong>el<br />

Joseph & Paula Toups<br />

Clay D. Trachtman<br />

John R. & Kendra Trahan<br />

Terri & Mike Traylor<br />

Nele Trepp<br />

Carla Trosclair<br />

William & Lorry Trotter<br />

William Tumlin<br />

R. Eugene Turner<br />

Mary & Ronald Usner<br />

Dylan Uttey<br />

Tricia M. Vadnais<br />

Dr. Jorge L. Vila *+<br />

Jack R. Villa<br />

Caryn Vincent<br />

Mary V. Viscomi<br />

Robin Voigt<br />

Dr. Muhammad A. Wahab<br />

Robin & George Waites<br />

Lance Wall<br />

Mrs. E. V. Wallace<br />

Tracy & Steven D. Wallace<br />

Ruth J. Waller<br />

Dr. Carol L. Walton *+<br />

Noryn & Robert I. Ward<br />

Carolyn E. Ware<br />

Erin M. Watkins<br />

Watson Pet Hospital<br />

Michael F. Waugh<br />

Leigh Webber<br />

Christie Webre<br />

Christine Wesley<br />

WesMar Farms<br />

Elaine M. West<br />

Denise Wezner<br />

Javis H. Wheat<br />

John G. Wheeler<br />

Jacob Whetstone<br />

Jackie White<br />

Kelly A. White<br />

Lynn S. White<br />

Michael M. White<br />

Dr. Pari A. White *+<br />

Dr. Alissa W. Whitney *+<br />

Eva & Ronnie Wilkinson<br />

Dr. Zoe A. Wilkinson *+<br />

Angela R. Williams<br />

Clyde Williams<br />

Kay F. Williams<br />

Robert W. Williams III<br />

Sylvia K. Willis<br />

Mark E. Wilson<br />

Kathleen A. Winn<br />

Dr. Jennifer J. Winwood +<br />

Alan N. Wise<br />

Janice C. Yager<br />

Layla Yeates<br />

Dr. Joel Scott Young *+<br />

Michael Zeller<br />

R. M. Zeller<br />

Clifford Zolna<br />

Mary M. Zwez<br />

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1860 Society<br />

The 1860 Society recognizes friends whose estate gifts, when realized, will endow scholarships, programs,<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essorships, faculty chairs, and excellence funds. Membership is awarded to anyone who submits documentation<br />

(only that portion naming the LSU Foundation) <strong>of</strong> his or her estate gift, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity<br />

or other method <strong>of</strong> planned giving, regardless <strong>of</strong> the amount.<br />

Anonymous<br />

Gaye B. & Thomas B. Bennett, Jr.<br />

Dr. Kenneth Burns<br />

Premila Burns<br />

Jean P. Burt<br />

Susan M. Buzick<br />

Dr. Cathy H. Caplan<br />

Allyn C. Donaldson Jr.<br />

Sharyn W. Hayes<br />

Sarah Lou Hill<br />

Fred Houston<br />

Janice Johnson<br />

Raymond Charles &<br />

Frances Digiorgio Lemkul<br />

Paula G. Manship<br />

Gertrude McMasters<br />

Markwell Nager<br />

Daryl A. Owens<br />

Barbara J. Pilie<br />

Dr. John G and Mrs. Doris Salsbury<br />

Dr. Candace B. Warner<br />

Animals are such agreeable friends―they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.<br />

~ George Eliot<br />

Gifts in Kind<br />

Gifts in kind are donations <strong>of</strong> property, both large and small.<br />

Glenn M. Angelle<br />

Evelyn Bean<br />

Leslie Bingham<br />

Terry P. Bodin, II<br />

Nathan Bordelon<br />

Marvan Boudreaux<br />

BREC Horse Activity Center<br />

Delaine Calais, Jr.<br />

Carrol J. Castille<br />

Kim Collins<br />

Charlotte Craig<br />

James R. Daigle<br />

Todd David<br />

Carol Davies<br />

Alberta M. Dies<br />

David Domengeaux<br />

Wayne Durham<br />

John L. Duvieilh<br />

Dr. George A. Farber<br />

Nancy G. Farber<br />

Keith Ford<br />

Jarvis Fortier<br />

Dr. George G. Guidry<br />

Jake Guillory<br />

Mary B. Guillory<br />

Hammerdog Racing Inc.<br />

Mike Haynie<br />

Aaron J. Hebert, Sr.<br />

Gerard Hebert<br />

John W. Hines<br />

Bonnie Hollis<br />

Wayland Istre<br />

Jonathan R. James<br />

Harrison John-Louis<br />

Judice Farms<br />

Mary J. Kelley<br />

Orell Kimball<br />

Marcia Lamarche<br />

Dr. Maximo Lamarche<br />

Susan Lindsey<br />

Wayne K. Love<br />

Brandon B. Lowry<br />

James T. Martin<br />

Joe B. Maryman<br />

C. J. Matrana<br />

Mike McDowell<br />

A. P. McElroy, Sr.<br />

Anthony Migiliore<br />

Glenn Mistric<br />

Stacey A. Moak<br />

Jake Morreale<br />

Wayne Mouch<br />

Val C. Murrell<br />

Elougia B. Myers<br />

Briana Nereaux<br />

True M. Nicolson<br />

Ronald Picou<br />

Albert J. Richardson, III<br />

Jane Romero<br />

James Schaubert<br />

Calvin Schenk<br />

Carrie Segura<br />

Perry J. Segura<br />

Set-Hut LLC<br />

Richard E. Smith<br />

Michael D. Soule<br />

Richard Strain<br />

Dr. Terry F. Swiderski<br />

Glenn A. Tamporello<br />

Clyde Taylor<br />

Viken Productions Inc.<br />

Rodney Virgadamo<br />

Jerome Webb<br />

Fred Werner<br />

Stephen R. Williams<br />

Louis Wiltz, Jr.<br />

Virgil W. Womack, III<br />

Phyllis D. Wood<br />

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In Memoriam<br />

Lois H. Abbott<br />

Dr. Y. Z. Abdelbaki<br />

Aymond Arceneaux<br />

Dr. Charles P. Barry<br />

Dean Everett D. Besch<br />

Janice Bunn<br />

Dr. Alvaro Celedon<br />

Jan Cook<br />

Dr. Donald W. Doiron<br />

Gavin Donaldson<br />

Marcia D. Dupree<br />

Gina Egl<strong>of</strong>f<br />

Claude M Enright<br />

Thomas M. Fletcher<br />

Dr. Virgil E. Ford, Sr.<br />

Benjamin Forman<br />

Maryellen Gerke<br />

Luna Gill<br />

Nathaniel Greenberg<br />

E. G. Groves<br />

Garland Groves<br />

Robert M. Hammatt<br />

Agnes Haynes<br />

Harriet Himel<br />

Juanita Hobbs<br />

Irby L. Hogue<br />

Gary E. Holcomb, Jr.<br />

Mike Howton<br />

Rosemary J. Klei<br />

Lois E. LaFleur<br />

Patricia A. Langhart<br />

Ed Leighton<br />

Dr. Cannon R. Mayes<br />

Brian McGill<br />

Daniel Michael, III<br />

Dr. Kimberly L. Michels<br />

Annette C. Moller<br />

Ron Olitisky<br />

Herbert Patterson<br />

Pat Patterson<br />

Isabella Pawlusiow<br />

Carol Petrocy<br />

Dr. Bill A Pollock<br />

Mike Quarles<br />

Sen. B. B. Rayburn<br />

John C. Reynolds<br />

Robert C. Rice<br />

Dr. R. L. Rollins<br />

Mike Sawyers<br />

Milton W. Shepard<br />

Rita Sherman<br />

Karen E. Short<br />

Dr. Sandi S. Simoneaux<br />

Mansel S. Slaughter<br />

Dr. Simon Smith<br />

Joan Stevenson<br />

Amy W. Strain<br />

Dr. Peri Tumay Roden<br />

Bert S. Turner<br />

Rachel E. Vallery<br />

Jerry E. Wilkes Wallace<br />

John Wenner<br />

Thomas B. Wier<br />

Chuck Williams<br />

Tommie Williams<br />

Faye Wilson<br />

Robert A. Wilson<br />

Anita E. Wroten<br />

SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE<br />

Louisiana State University<br />

Skip Bertman Drive @ River Road<br />

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803<br />

225-578-9900<br />

www.vetmed.lsu.edu<br />

Front Cover: Aisha Margolis (Class <strong>of</strong> 2010) with her cat, Chloe. Photograph by Harry Cowgill, LSU SVM.<br />

Page 3: Connections was created by Kentucky sculptor Meg White.<br />

Page 5 Top: Cadeau, a filly born at LSU SVM. Photograph by Ginger Guttner, LSU SVM.<br />

Page 5 Center Right: Kato, canvas giclee by Joe Panella <strong>of</strong> Yonkers, N.Y.<br />

Page 5 Center Left: Ducklings,photograph by Lorry Heverly <strong>of</strong> Baton Rouge, La.<br />

Page 5 Bottom: Brook Pensive, photograph by Joanna Fox Stone <strong>of</strong> Cumming, Ga.<br />

Page 19: Mike VI photographs by Jim Zietz, LSU University Relations.<br />

Page 23: Bayou Braud at Spanish Lake photographed by Clay Coleman <strong>of</strong> Baton Rouge, La.<br />

Page 24: Aerial Combat, photograph by Kathy Reeves <strong>of</strong> Denham Springs, La.<br />

Page 26: Mogwaii, photograph by Rachel Catrina Photography <strong>of</strong> Baton Rouge, La.<br />

Back Cover (from left): Dr. Shullin Li, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> comparative biomedical sciences; Aisha Margolis, Class <strong>of</strong> 2010; Dr. Susan<br />

Eddlestone, associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> veterinary medicine; Dr. Lorrie Gaschen, associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> veterinary radiology; Dr. Frank<br />

Andrews, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> veterinary medicine and director <strong>of</strong> the Equine Health Studies Program; Juan Ayala, Class <strong>of</strong> 2010; and Dr.<br />

Konstantin G. Kousoulas, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> veterinary virology and director <strong>of</strong> the Division <strong>of</strong> Biotechnology & Molecular Medicine.


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