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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 />
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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
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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 />
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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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