Dominican Shana Laudat was among three valedictorians at the Fall 2009 graduation of Grambling State University. Laudat joined fourteen other Dominicans who graduated with honours from the Louisiana University on December 18, 2009.
Laudat, who is from the Pottersville community, graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA in Electronics Engineering Technology with a minor in Mathematics. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philmon Laudat. Her organizations and affiliations included, Grambling Council of Black Engineers and Scientists, Beta Kappa Chi and LAMP Scholar.
The following Dominicans graduated with honours at last week’s ceremony:
Summa Cum Laude recipients (3.90 – 4.0)
Genevieve Rolle – Bachelor of Science in Management, minor in Psychology
Gerald Fregiste – Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Nenian Charles – Bachelor of Science in Physics
Joel Durand – Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Magna Cum Laude recipients (3.70 – 3.89)
Keita Royer – Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, minor Accounting
Anya Wallace – Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Kerrell Durand – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Mendel Skerritt – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Lisa LaRonde – Bachelor of Science in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology
Fiona Francis – Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Alisha Honore – Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Cum Laude recipients (3.50 – 3.69)
Ashmar Austrie – Bachelor of Science in Economics
Bryston Bontiff – Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
Nerkisha Johnson – Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, minor Accounting
congradulations
hey hey congrats everyone..thats great..i am trying to get a schorlarship as well to study so give me the run downs as to where i should go and what i should do
to anyone in Grambling state university i am appealing to any Dominican in that school to assist me in getting in that school my email is [email protected] and my number is (649)2427924 and i am from Dominica also i have friends who may know by ROSS
Congratulation to all especilally Gerald Gero Fregist. I am so proud of you.
You persevered till the end. That is just Super! Hugs and Kisses Big Guy.
Aunty Mary
congrates miss kerrell A.durand…al the best in the future!!!!!!!!!!yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy yo made it!!!!!!!
GREAT GRAMBLING GRADUATES!
It’s a real joy to read about the Dominican graduates from Grambling university!
The quality of the degrees is fantastic! Can you imagine, the change these graduates could make in Dominica, teaching physics, chemistry, computer science and engineering design at our secondary schools! What a difference that would make to improving the quality of our science education in our secondary schools!
congrats everyone esp kerrell durand all the best in the future
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ESPECIALLY MENDEL SKERRIT AND ALISHA HONORE. IM SO PROUD OF YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS
Thanks to all the people who left congratulatory messages. It is very much appreciated. To those who insisted on leaving negative comments…I guess we cannot all be intelligent and speak with an educated tongue. To the person who asked all of us to come back…..when all the Grambling graduates who have been there for a few months get a job then I will be the first one on American Airlines. Pick me up at the airport!
Faint Praises do not bring your pessimism to this article and do not speak of what you don’t know……..if you graduated from an institution of higher learning, i hope u graduated with a perfect 4.0 or at least honors….. keep your negativity to yourself…….Don’t rain on the parade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!……… HATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats to all the grads, especially Shana and Genevieve!
Ordinarily congratulations would be in order, but not this time, a s a Grambling diploma is not ….
Congratulations!!! are in order. Your achievement represent what we all should strive to be – the BEST!!!
To all who call themselves “DUMMY IN A CAN” – they should re-evaluate what they are saying about themselves. Words are powerful- their comments speak volume about them and what is in their heart and mind.
Marian Jno-Finn
CONGRATS GUYS! KAMALI WARNER,SHARLENE RICHARDS AND HERNIA GEORGE ON YOUR SUCCESS AND GRADUATION ALSO!
Congratulations to al. Just hope you guys are coming back to build your country, not just to serve out your bond and then run back to the good ol’ US of A.
Congratulations to all…This is the type of progress we should embrace and not the immature behavior of so called politicians.Ms. Royer & and Ms. Francis am proud.
big up to all the dominicans who have done well,,,, wish u all a brighter future,,,, hard work never goes un rewarded,,,,
congrats to all them students who graduated…especially miss kerrell durand…i am proud of you, your mamma would have been so proud!!!!!! and we in the carib Territory are Proud too!!!you made it!!!!! you all did, after sleepless nights and days you hvae accomplished success, you guys hAVE INDEED MADE D/A PROUD!!!
Now this an achievement (not just some stupid politician who won an election), so I say congrats and we’re proud of allu.
Congrats to all my fellow Gramblinites, yall did it! I know a few more Dominicans who graduated also but their names were not mentioned: Kamali Warner, Sharlene Richards, Herina George, Congrats to yall as well. Gamma Gamma ………….. GO GSU!!!!
congratulations to u all.work well done.i am so proud of u guys.fiona u did great.may the good lord guide all of u in the future.god bless.
CONGRATS, SHANA AND ALL THE OTHER! YOU MAKE DOMINICA AND YOUR FAMILIES PROUD.
good work everyone.
Congrats to all of you!!! Dominicans and all the West Indians at Gram will continue to excel because we put in the work. I wish all of you success in your future endeavour.
Lemme hear a GS GS GS GS U U U … I THOUGHT U KNEW!!!
G S! G S! U! U!…Hip-hip! Hooray! We did it yall, congratulations. Good luck out there. On another note, yall left out two names: Sharlene Richards – BS in Marketing, minor Management & Herina George – BS in English (I stand corrected). Congrats all!!!
Great Job Guys, Job well done .
d/can is our time to shine…
CAUSE TO LONG NOW…
the other island is laughing @ us…
and they really bringing this sweet island down….
oh they call us poor …i tell them how many charity we
are askig…
congratulation to all the sons and daughter s
next what we need is the nobel prize…..
CONGRATULATIONS GUYS: GOOD WORK:
Hard work does equal success….proud to know each and everyone of you. You toiled and now it is time to reap!! Blessings and Guidance as you journey on and continue to make your famillies proud. Shana is a cool chica and always a hard worker. DNO, please be informed that all three valedictorians were from the Caribbean Region. I love that we are a force to be reckoned with!!!