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Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing (1923 – 1994)

Our Lady of the Lake College (1995 – 2016)

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (2016 – present)

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Published to commemorate the 95th anniversary of this institution of learning.

Individuals to be recognized at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University’s

Fête des Fidèles Annual Fundraiser

On Saturday, November 10, 2018

at L’Auberge Baton Rouge, 777 L’Auberge Ave.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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INDEX

Alumni Donors/Friends of the University Gregory "Greg" Allen (p. 4) Alden Andre (p. 22)Kacey Amorello (p. 4) Deacon Dan Borne' (p. 22) Patricia "Patsy" Amoroso (p. 4) Redfield Bryan, MD (p. 22) Baylee Bennett (p. 5) Steve Carville (p. 22)Melanie Burke (p. 5) John Clifford, MD (p. 23) Taylor Bush (p. 5) Thomas "Tom" Flynn, MD (p. 23) Kathleen Cain (p. 6) Charles Freeburgh (p. 23) Brittney Cini (p. 6) Gwen Hamilton (p. 24)Marlene Colter (p. 7) Leo Hamilton (p. 24)Josie Daniel (p. 8) John "Hank" Heroman (p. 24) Brandon Devold (p. 8) William "Bill" Knobles, CPA (p. 25) Diana Dunaway (p. 9) Eric Lane (p. 25)Arlene Folmar (p. 9) Judge Luke LaVergne (p. 26) Kathryn "Katie" Freeman Perez (p. 9) Louis Leggio, MD (p. 26) Maria Gonzaga (p. 10) Dolores "Dee" LeJeune (p. 26) Fay Heroman (p. 10) David Lukinovich (p. 27)Hanh Hong Hoang (p. 10) Anita Manuel (p. 27)Cody Hopper (p. 11) Joseph "Joe" Melancon (p. 28) Jason Kutinac (p. 11) Eugenia "Ginger" Miller (p. 28) Travis Lambert (p. 12) Steve Nathanson (p. 29) Morgan LeBlanc (p. 12) Donna Saurage (p. 30)William "Chandler" LeBoeuf (p. 12) Christel Slaughter (p. 30) Brooke Miller Melancon (p. 13) Lani Smith, PhD (p. 31)Andrea Normand (p. 13) Dale Songy (p. 31)Celeste Quebedeaux (p. 14) Scott Wester (p. 31)Margaret Rome (p. 14) Karen Williams, MD (p. 31) Annie Shocket (p. 15) Phyllis Simmons (p. 15) Institutional LeadershipHaley Stone (p. 15) Kim Abadie (p. 33)Kristi Tortorich (p. 16) Morton "Marty" Aime, DPT, PT (p. 33) Bertha Mae Anders (deceased) (p. 33) Current Students Lindsay Bratton‐Mullins, PhD (p. 34) Emily Broussard Walker (p. 17) Laurinda Calongne, EdD (p. 34) Lacie Butler (p. 17) Joe Ann Clark, EdD (p. 34) Abigail Cook (p. 17) Alice Comish (p. 35)Shelby Deyzner (p. 18) Christine Cook (p. 35)Destiney Dinh (p. 18) Carl Cramer (p. 35)Paris Gil (p. 18) Maureen Daniels (deceased) (p. 36) Lauren Lee (p. 19) Robert Davidge (deceased) (p. 36) Viktoriia Leigh (p. 19) Sue Davis (p. 37)Andrea Ramirez (p. 19) Walt Davis, PhD (deceased) (p. 37) Bria Rivet (p. 19) Sarah Deyo (p. 38)Kylie Scioneaux (p. 20) Kathryn Fakier (p. 39)Daniel Verret (p. 20) Beverly Farrell, PhD (deceased) (p. 40) James "Jim" Firnberg, PhD (p. 40) Rachel Fournet, PhD (p. 41)

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Institutional Leadership Cont Sisters and other ReligiousDeborah Fox, PhD (p. 41) Sister Martha Ann Abshire, FMOL (p. 58)Quincy Futrell (p. 41) Sister Barbara Arceneaux, FMOL (p. 58) Debbie Gallerson (p. 42) Sister Helen Cahill, FMOL (p. 58) Dixie Gautreaux, PhD (p. 42) Reverend John Carville (p. 59) Leah Geheber (p. 43) Sister Marie Edana Corcoran, FMOL (deceased) (p. 60)James Gettys, PhD (deceased) (p. 43) The Very Reverend Paul Counce (p. 60) Sarah Williams Goncalves (p. 43) Reverend Jamin David (p. 60) Karen Goodridge (p. 44) Mother Marie de Bethanie Crowley, FMOL (deceased)

(p. 61) Melanie Green, DNP (p. 44) Sister Veronica Dorgan, FMOL (deceased) (p. 61)Sandra Harper, PhD (p. 45) Sister Rose Marie Fitzgerald, FMOL (deceased)

(p. 61) John Basil "J. B." Heroman (p. 45) Sister Agnes Marie Fitzsimons, FMOL (deceased)

(p. 62) Tina Holland, PhD (p. 46) Mother Marie Gertrude Hennessy, FMOL (deceased)

(p. 62) Emily Kosh, PhD (p. 46) Sister Rita Lanie, FMOL (p. 63) Katherine "Kitty" Krieg, PhD (p. 46) The Very Reverend Matt Lorrain (p. 63) Denise Martin (p. 47) Sister Catherine Luu, FMOL (p. 63) Kimberly Melancon (p. 47) Sister Lilian Lynch, FMOL (p. 63) Barbara Napoli (p. 47) Sister Betty Lyons, FMOL (p. 64) T. Kirk Nelson, PhD, PT (p. 48) Sister Vernola Lyons, FMOL (p. 64) Phyllis C. Pedersen, DNP (p. 49) Sister Angel Manghan, FMOL (deceased) (p. 64)Linda Pendergast, PhD (p. 50) Sister Margaret Ann Miller, FMOL (deceased) (p. 64)Rhoda Reddix, PhD (p. 50) Sister Ann Catherine Nguyen, FMOL (p. 65)Carol Seavor, EdD (p. 51) Sister Julie O'Donovan, FMOL (deceased) (p. 65)Rebecca Simoneaux (p. 51) Sister Magdalen O'Donovan, FMOL (deceased) (p. 65)Phyllis Simpson, PhD (p. 52) Sister St. Michael O'Shea, FMOL (deceased) (p. 66)Michael "Mike" Smith, PhD (p. 52) Sister Pauline O'Sullivan, FMOL (deceased) (p. 66)Nicole St. Germain (p. 52) Sister Penny Prophit, FMOL (p. 67) Susan Steele‐Moses, DNS (p. 53) Sister Brendan Mary Ronayne, FMOL (p. 67)Janice Stein, PhD (p. 53) Sister Eileen Rowe, FMOL (p. 68) Albert "Bert" Swafford, PhD (p. 54) Sister Mary Ann Sepulvado, FMOL (p. 68)Nicole Telhiard (p. 54) Sister Ann Marie Twohig, FMOL (deceased) (p. 68)Mary Pat Thevenot (p. 54) Sister Margarida Vasques, FMOL (p. 68)Francis Vanderwall, PhD (p. 55) Sister Uyen Vu, FMOL (p. 69) Kristen Wells (p. 55) Tamasha Wiley (p. 56) Andrea "Andi" Williams (p. 56) Nancy Winship (p. 56)

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Nominations for 95 Years of Franciscan Servant Leadership

(Alumni Section)

Gregory “Greg” Allen

Class of 2012

Greg Allen represents one of our many alumni who now serve as forensic scientists at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. While at OLOL College, Greg was known by many across campus for his good humor and joyfulness of spirit, engaging in many playful interludes with Sr. Martha Ann! He was an active member of the Forensic Science Club on campus. His spirit of service might be best captured by his efforts to fundraise for another biology student so that she could attend a medical mission trip. Moreover, in his current role, he selflessly assisted FranU students by discussing his profession with first year biology students, serving on the Biology‐Biochemical Analysis and Instrumentation Advisory Board, and coordinating visits to the Crime Lab.

Kacey Ferrara Amorello

Class of 2007

Kacey is an extremely valuable employee with the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Since 2007 she has worked several cases and crime scenes, has trained several of the employees and continues to be a model employee. In an environment that is a constant reminder of the short falls of man ‐‐ Kacey maintains a smiling/beaming attitude that is infectious to the entire lab. Her smile and caring attitude is a ray of sunshine. She belongs to the IAI (International Association for Identification), AAFS (American Academy of Forensic Sciences), LAFS (Louisiana Association of Forensic Scientists) and LAIAI (the Louisiana chapter of the IAI). She and her husband are raising two beautiful children and are wonderful parents. To balance work and life is often a difficult task; yet once again Kacey manages to do it all and makes it look effortless. She is my friend and co‐worker. She is breath of fresh air sometimes . . . in a claustrophobic work world, she is a shining star.

Patricia “Patsy” Amoroso

Class of 1951

As a new nurse, Patsy found her love in the newborn nursery. Patsy had a special connection with the babies who were difficult to feed. She felt it was her responsibility to care for these infants to make sure that they took in the proper amount of nutrition. Her stories about being a nurse touched many and encouraged others to pursue a career in nursing and to care for the most vulnerable.

Patricia Hidalgo Amoroso embodies the Franciscan University value of service. She has given tremendous amounts of her time and energy to her community throughout her life. For example, she brought missionaries into her home to feed and care for them before they continued on their travels. She signed up to be a foster parent to a set of four‐year‐old twins, Tonya and Sonya, whom she continued to treat as part of the family even after they lived elsewhere. In the 1980s, she and her husband founded a Loaves and Fishes ministry at the Bethany World

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Prayer Center. This ministry provides food and clothing for people who are poor. She purchased gifts for the 75‐85 children served at the Rancho Louisiana orphanage in Mexico.

Patsy continues serving others joyfully today. She is a loving mother and grandmother. She loves to have people around her and takes care of everyone she meets.

Baylee Bennett

Class of 2018

Baylee is a role model of academic excellence having balanced nursing school, excelling with a 3.8 GPA, while also serving as a student leader. She is a Franciscan Scholar, a role in which she helps to welcome students to campus through participating in Open Houses, Orientations, and student panels. She was voted by her peers to serve as an SGA Senator for the School of Nursing and has been an advocate for the student body. Due to her academic excellence she was recommended by faculty members to serve as a peer tutor for both writing and pathophysiology. She has helped numerous students succeed in their academic programs and has served as a resource and mentor for our students. Additionally, this student was inducted this semester into the Nursing Honor Society and was awarded the University Student Excellence Award for the Spring 2018 semester.

Melanie Burke

Class of 2016

She is seen to be a role model for other students, successfully balancing nursing school, excelling with a 3.8 GPA, while serving as a student leader. This student is a Franciscan Scholar and has been actively involved within our Student Government Association serving as a Senator for the School of Nursing for 3 years, then as SGA Vice President and SGA President. As President, this student provided organization, collaborative leadership, and a new form of shared governance within SGA. She served as a support system for students, advocating for their needs, and helped to create positive change on our campus. This student is recognized across campus as a leader. During the 2016 Student Leadership Awards, she received the Beverly Farrell Award which is given to one student who demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities and exhibits outstanding service to the College and local community. In addition, due to her professionalism, dedication, and positive attitude, this student is often selected to represent the student body by speaking at numerous community and campus events. You may even recognize her as her photo has been used on numerous city billboards, posters, and advertising materials for the College. She literally has become the “face” of the institution.

Taylor Bush

Class of 2017

She is seen to be a role model for other students, successfully balancing nursing school, serving as a student leader, and participating in numerous community outreach activities. This student has served as the Director for the Bonner Leaders Program here at the University where she volunteered over 600 service hours primarily working with the ARC of Baton Rouge, an agency that provides support and services for children and adults with autism, down syndrome and other similar conditions. At the ARC, she contributed significantly to the development and implementation of a diverse art therapy program and even wrote and received a grant to create an art therapy program with a theological basis. This student has continued to excel academically, maintaining a high GPA, and has been the recipient of numerous scholarships and awards including the Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus

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Foundation: 2016 Women of Excellence Award, The Louisiana Nurses Foundation: The Millie C. and Larene B. Woodard Nursing Scholarship, and a scholarship to attend the Theological Exploration Regional Discernment Retreat in Texas.

Kathleen Cain

Class of 2015

Mrs. Kat is a wound care nurse and a ray of light at OLOLRMC. Her presence is always so welcoming when she's working with patients and coworkers. She will also stop whatever she is doing to help or pray for anyone. On top of continuing her education to be fully certified in wound care, working full time, and taking care of her family, Mrs. Kat also has her own organization that she started called the Secret Closet. The Secret Closet is an organization Mrs. Kat runs in her spare time that gives back to the homeless in the Baton Rouge community. Not only does she find ways to feed and clothe the homeless she also gives out Bibles and prays with these people. She also collects toiletries and even sleeping bags when it’s cold out for the homeless. I have never met anyone so kind and generous as Mrs. Kat and she is the true definition of the Franciscan core values.

Brittney Laine Kelly Cini

Class of 2007

Brittney graduated with an Associates in Arts and Science and a Bachelors in Health Service Administration. She started her career with Women's and Children's in Lafayette, Louisiana in March 2008 and after 7 years she is still leading and teaching employees the way to achieve success with the skills and techniques she was taught by OLOL College. When asking Brittney what has made her such a great leader at Women's and Children's she gives all credit to Our Lady of the Lake College faculty and staff during her years at the college.

Since 2008, Brittney has proved to be a great leader in the medical field. She started with Women's and Children's as the Medical Staff Coordinator. She competed against people with experience, but Brittney shined in her interview because of the preparation OLOL College gave her and she got the job. During her six years of serving in this position she was able to show the characteristic that OLOL College trained her to have such as, endurance, dedication, commitment, and leadership. Brittney took over at a time when much work was needed to be caught up and many hours of bringing home her work to make sure it got completed in time in order to meet the Joint Commission regulatory requirements.

While working these long hours, the paths of Brittney and Carl crossed in 2010 at Women’s & Children’s Hospital. This is a reminder that when you least expect it, God is still working on your behalf. On September 30, 2011, Brittney married her soul mate Carl Cini on the beautiful beach of Jamaica. Throughout the years, Carl has continued to support Brittney on her career path; as well as, when she faced health issues.

In Fall of 2012, Brittney began the journey to obtain her Master’s in Business Administration while pregnant with their first child. During this journey of life changes, Brittney continued working towards her Master’s with a newborn baby at home. She went back to work full‐time and began a new semester in school in the same month. To show Brittney's level of commitment and what OLOL College trained Brittney to be as a leader she would go in and do payroll for the hospitalist program while on maternity leave. After Brittney's maternity leave Women's and Children used Brittney and her husband with the new baby as the cover for their advertisement. On the 2nd birthday of her son, she graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with her Master’s in Business Administration.

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In June 2013, was approached about a Practice Manager position and interviewed for this position against individuals that had years of experience; however, Brittney was extended the offer for the position due to her ability to lead others and “thrives on cleaning messes”. This position meant that Brittney would be responsible for 21 Providers and 25 Employees. The clinic won HCA top 3 in the division for highest “Patient Satisfaction" and "Turn Up the Volume" winner. She continues to bring this clinic to the top in each area she leads. The awards Brittney has received being the manager of the clinic is the first time this clinic receives any recognition at this level.

With Brittney’s proven success, in May 2016, she was offered the position of Practice Manager in Austin, TX. She accepted this position and moved her husband and 3 year old son from Lafayette, LA to Austin, TX for follow her dreams and continue to be an outstanding leader. During her time in this position, she oversaw 25 Providers and 45 Employees. She was able to turnaround a large Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic from a financial standpoint using the financial measures that she learned while at OLOLC.

Not long after arriving in Austin, TX, the Leadership team began to recognize Brittney’s ability to drive measures and promoted her to Area Practice Manager in September 2016. In this position, she oversaw 25 Providers, 45 Employees, 15 locations, the Division Process Improvement Lead, and the Division Denial Coordinator. She has continued to prove her abilities. She also became the Leader/organizer for the Monthly Division Managers meeting and a mentor for individuals within the Division that desire to grow in the leadership track in order to achieve their career goal.

In June 2018, Brittney received the promotion of Market Manager and is now over 22 locations, 39 providers, and 150 employees. She is still in charge of the Division Process Improvement team, Division Denial Coordinator, Monthly Managers meeting lead, and mentor for aspiring leaders. Her portfolio has grown along with her abilities to mentor and mode others to meet their career goals. She is known for her ability to improve processes, provide advice/direction to her peers and employees.

While being a busy career woman, she still makes time for her husband, son, and soon‐to‐be daughter that is due in September 2018. She is very organized and makes sure that her husband and son are taken care of first and foremost, whether it is spending her Sunday afternoon ironing clothes for the week or preparing meals. She is enjoys spending her weekends with her family and looks forward to church on Sundays followed by family lunch.

In today’s society, it is hard for a career woman to also be a good mother/wife and still continue to follow their dreams. God gives her the wisdom and guidance daily to help her balance her family/work life to the best of her ability. She is admired by many for her ability to work long hours, but still make time for the most important thing in life her relationship with God and her family.

Marlene Colter

Class of 1961

Throughout her life, Marlene has been busy, continuing her education, working in healthcare, and volunteering her boundless energy to various organizations.

Mrs. Colter worked at OLOL Hospital as an OB/GYN Nurse and at Borden Chemical and Plastics as an Occupational Health Nurse. She is currently employed with the Safety Council of Baton Rouge, Woman’s Hospital, and ITI Technical College.

She has been a Board Member of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, member of Baton Rouge Eye Bank Visionaries, and a member of OLOL School of Nursing Alumni.

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She has received the Schering Corporation Louisiana Occupational Health Nurse of the year award, was honored by the Baton Rouge District for outstanding achievement in Nursing, and was recipient of the Medique Louisiana Occupational Health Nurses Leader Award.

She continues to be an active member of the community giving selflessly of her time and expertise. She volunteers for her church, with the Eye Bank, for the Pioneers, for the Rotary, and many more as time allows.

Her mission follows that of St. Francis; always ready to help another. Spreading the mission of OLOL has been her very own mission.

Josie Daniel

Class of 1947

Josie Daniel is an amazing woman. I think she epitomizes the best qualities of a nurse: intelligence, precision, a desire to help others.

Josie describes herself as a “perpetual student.” In addition to working as a nurse, she has also been a teacher (working with the Foreign Study League to take high school and college‐aged students to such places as Europe, Russia and the Scandinavian countries.) She went to business school at Stephens College in Columbia, MO, eventually earning herself a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences. She was accepted into a Master’s program in statistical research at LSU and for a time she took classes in Russian there.

She worked in the American Red Cross during the mid‐ 80s to teach HIV education and prevention. This was in the early years of the disease when there were still a lot of mis‐conceptions in the general public about HIV and AIDS. She taught classes to students at LSU, went to penal institutions, and was invited by a number of businesses to speak. (She says some of her best questions came from the inmates!)

Josie has two children John Jr. and Johnice. She is a faithful member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.

Brandon Devold

Class of 2011

Brandon has always been a selfless servant. Before attending Franciscan University (formerly Our Lady of the Lake College), he served our country in the Marine Corps Reserves for 9 years. He was also raising his two younger brothers alone, while enduring the difficulties of x‐ray school. In doing this, he never missed a beat, complained or used it as an excuse for any shortcomings. Currently, he works in the OLOLRMC Emergency Room.

For the past 6 years, he has been a vital asset to the Radiologic Technology Program as a Clinical Instructor. He volunteers his time and takes his role in the student’s education very seriously. Brandon displays Franciscan values to patients and our students on a daily basis. Every year, we ask our students to write about situations where they have witnessed the core values being displayed. Without fail, they write about Brandon. They express that he exhibits Reverence and Love for all Life, Service, Justice, Humility and Joyfulness of Spirit with each patient he comes in contact with, as well as with the students themselves.

He recently spoke at our Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (LSRT) annual meeting with a presentation entitled, “Life in the ER.” While he did touch on his responsibilities and experiences in the Emergency Room, the majority of his presentation focused on his role in the student’s lives and how everything he does is to teach them to be great technologists. He lives life with a heart of service and is a true example of Christ. I am honored to nominate him as a Franciscan Servant Leader of 2018.

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Diana Dunaway

Class of 2016

Diana Dunaway is a graduate of FranU in 2016, receiving her HSER degree. Before coming to FranU, she served in the US Army, dedicating herself to the mission of serving our country. Diana quickly embraced the Franciscan values as a student, and continues to live them in her daily life. She now serves the FMOLHS System, working as a Reimbursement Associate at Reimbursement Solutions, LLC, which contracts with FMOLHS.

Through her service on the Fete des Fideles Annual Fundraiser Planning Committee for the past three years, Diana has been instrumental in bringing young alumni back to FranU, and encouraging their participation in the event and in the activities of the University. She has worked to gain sponsorships and raffle items for the event, and continues to offer her assistance wherever needed.

She is dependable, always smiling, and truly loves her University. I see Diana as a future leader in the Alumni Association, and know that she will be a catalyst to bringing others back to FranU. She is kind and welcoming, and the joy that is evident in her servant heart is quickly recognized and embraced by those around her. She is a busy mother and wife, yet she makes time to give back to her University as she feels she can indeed make a difference...and she does. It is my honor to nominate Diana Dunaway as a Franciscan Servant Leader who has made and will continue to make a difference in the life of FranU and all who have the privilege to work beside her.

Arlene Folmar

Class of 1956

Beginning with a job in the hospital’s medical library in the summer of her junior year in high school, Arlene’s destiny seems to have been to serve the Our Lady of the Lake Community.

During the late 50’s Arlene was employed at OLOL and was involved in the development of the initial Coronary Unit. She later became Director of In‐Service Education at the hospital. It was during this time that OLOL was planning and preparing for its major move from downtown to Essen Lane. In‐service was involved with educating and orienting employees to the new facility. It was a monumental task and a challenging period in the hospital’s history. Ultimately, Arlene served as the Assistant Director of Nursing and worked until her retirement assisting in the development of the Quality Assurance Program.

In retirement, Arlene remains active in a variety of efforts, including nursing home ministry, serving as a Board Member with the OLOL Nursing Alumni Association, and helping to develop the LSU continuing education program (OLLI) in St. Francisville.

In all respects, Arlene has relished, “living the mission” of OLOL. She has always been ready to lend a helping hand.

Kathryn “Katie” Freeman Perez

Class of 2009

Katie has worked in the Baton Rouge community as a Physician Assistant in both the Emergency Department and Urgent Care settings, where she tirelessly serves the indigent/uninsured citizens of our city. She has also been a dedicated clinical preceptor for PA students since graduating from the program in 2009. Katie shows her commitment to PA not only by hosting multiple students throughout the year, but through her continuous,

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thoughtful, supportive and constructive feedback to clinical student learners. Year after year, students rate her among their favorite clinical instructors. Katie emulates passion and joy for her profession, as well as dedication to service to community and others. Katie is such a blessing to the students, program, university and her patients!

Maria Alejandra Miranda Gonzaga

Class of 2017

Miranda graduated with a degree in nursing. She gave the student reflection at commencement which was very inspirational. She was, from what I was told, an exceptional student.

Fay Heroman

Class of 1967

Dedicating her life to serving others as a nurse, Fay’s service was recognized by her peers with a Franciscan Service Award –the highest award given at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. Her greatest honor includes membership with her husband in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

Fay Heroman is a humble and caring individual with a servant’s heart. Not only has she had a successful career as a nurse serving in our community, but she continues to serve the Church as well as the students and alumni of our institution.

Retired from a long career as a nurse, Fay has practiced in several nursing fields including gynecology, pediatrics, urology, and hospital education. When she retired in 2015 she was supporting the internal audit department for the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, a challenging role that demonstrates her sharp mind and understanding of healthcare.

Fay has been committed to her alma mater, serving for years as a member and officer for the Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing Alumni Association and now serving as an officer on the recently re‐named Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Alumni Association. When asked why, she states, “I believe in what the Franciscan Sisters came to Louisiana to do. By supporting my Alumni Association I am supporting the continuation of their mission.”

She also distinguished herself through her deep commitment to the institutions she is involved with. “Working at the Lake taught me the value and dignity of life in all of God’s children. Everyone has their own unique problems and everyone has their own strengths. You learn that you are part of a team, you live your part of that team, and like any good team you give help to those in need.”

Hanh Hong Hoang

Class of 2011 and 2015

During her 2013 service‐learning placement at Health Care Centers in Schools, nursing student Hanh Hoang noticed something: a student at her assigned school, Progress Elementary in north Baton Rouge, was walking strangely. The poor condition of her shoes was forcing her to favor the heels, avoiding the numerous holes elsewhere.

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Hoang, a native of Vietnam who moved to Baton Rouge at the age of 8, didn’t turn away from the issue. She was compelled to find out more. The students at Progress are immersed in poverty, with about 99 percent receiving a free or discounted lunch. It is the highest percentage in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. The family of the child Hoang observed simply could not afford to buy a new pair of shoes, a common problem at Progress.

Hoang left the school that day and started a personal campaign. She gathered all the athletic shoes she could find from her own closet, then spread the word to friends through social media asking for additional donations.

“The response was overwhelming!” says Hoang. “We collected sixty plus pairs of tennis shoes in all sizes and brands such as Nike, Reebok, Adidas and New Balance. I’m happy that the children in need got the shoes they wanted.”

Hoang’s work was just the beginning. She collected nearly 100 pairs of shoes, and that project has since led to the collection of other articles of clothing. Over the intervening years, students from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University and other institutions have collected undergarments, which the children also lacked, and school uniforms. Families at Progress typically have just one school uniform per child, and they face the added challenge of limited laundry access. Because Hoang acted to help the little girl with the poorly‐fitting shoes, Progress has a permanent clothes closet where children can find the items they need.

Hoang has graduated and she continues to live the Franciscan values she learned in school. “I am always looking for opportunities to help in small ways in our community. My latest project is mani‐Mondays. A friend and I visit nursing homes on Mondays and we paint the elderly women’s fingernails. It brings me so much joy to be able to do for others.”

Cody Hopper

Class of 2014

Cody is an excellent example of a Franciscan University servant leader. While attending Fran U, he was an active member of the campus community, always leaving a positive footprint. He was a Student Ambassador before entering into the Radiologic Technology Program. He continued proving his leadership skills by serving as Vice‐President and then Secretary of our program’s student organization, Beta Epsilon. He also volunteered his time as a student tutor for the University. In Cody’s final semester, he was selected as the student representative for our local professional organization, the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (LSRT). In this role, he served on the Planning Committee to host the LSRT Annual Conference and was available in any capacity that was needed.

Cody is currently employed at Our Lady of the Lake Livingston in the CT department. He continues to give back to the Rad Tech program and the University by serving the past 3 years as a Competency Instructor. The students enjoy his enthusiasm for our profession and continue to give positive feedback. Due to his involvement with LSRT as a student, Cody now continues to show his Joyfulness of Spirit and was elected Co‐ Chair of LSRT’s Student Affairs, 2017‐2018. He performed so well that he has now been elected Chairman of Student Affairs for the upcoming term 2018‐2019. Serving in this role, Cody is able to be an active presence of a Fran U Radiologic Technology graduate in our local organization. He still serves students from the University by holding this role and is recognized as a role model for our future technologists. Through the foundation built here at Fran U, Cody is a prime example of what it means to be a Franciscan servant leader. I am honored to nominate him for this award.

Jason Kutinac

Class of 2006

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Jason graduated in May of 2006 with his Bachelors in Health Service Administration. He worked five years as a Supervisor in the Respiratory Care Department at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and for a number of years as the Cardiopulmonary Manager at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Gonzales, Louisiana

Jason believes in giving back to his community. In the late 2000s he served as the President the OLOL College Alumni Association and was named in 2009 as the College’s Distinguished Young Alumni. At the time he was involved with the Children's Miracle Network and helped staff Camp Inspiration every summer for children with asthma.

Currently Jason lives in League City, Texas with his wife and three daughters. A Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at two campuses of the Bayshore Medical Center, Jason oversaw the evacuation of the East Houston facility before it succumbed to six feet of water after Hurricane Harvey. Jason then spent long hours at the Medical Center overseeing the staff who sheltered in place during the aftermath of the storm, staying in order to serve the healthcare needs of his community.

Travis Lambert

Class of 2016

Travis embodies the Universities core values as is evident by his work with IDEAL Preschool on the island of Sint Maarten (St. Martin). Travis shows joyfulness of spirit and service by selflessly giving his time to assist IDEAL Preschool recover after the Category 5 Hurricane Irma decimated the entire island in 2017. Travis himself, was displaced to the United Kingdom for the Fall semester while AUC rebuilt their campus. Through all the adversity, Travis displayed joyfulness of spirit and an ability to adapt to the tough situations he found himself in – all while continuing to serve those most in need. Upon his return to AUC in January, Travis helped fundraise, organized cleanup events, and restored IDEAL Preschool’s backyard – complete with a new sensory space and garden. Travis received a Student of the Semester Award that came with $5000 in grant money, which he is using to continue his work at IDEAL Preschool. Travis embodies humility – as shown by humbly denying his comparison to a great servant at AUC – all while the similarities between the two are evident. Travis’ reverence and love for all life – especially those most in need is evident through his work in the community of Sint Maarten and with those most in need. Travis is an excellent example of a Franciscan Servant Leader and embodies all the core values of St. Francis. We are blessed to have a student like Travis living the Mission!!

Morgan LeBlanc

Class of 2018

Morgan was highly active on campus serving as a Franciscan Scholar, SGA President, SGA Senator, and an officer for SNA. As SGA President, she was the voice of the students with the Board of Trustees and the University President. She also hosted tours and served as an SGA rep for Open Houses. Her heart of service extends to projects outside our campus as well. She was a team member and walker at the American Heart walk and assisted in activities with OLOLRMC and with the Children's Hospital.

William “Chandler” LeBoeuf

Class of 2011

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Chandler LeBoeuf has made an indelible mark on FranU, both as a student and alumnus. He was active in various service organizations while a student at FranU, including Student Government and as president of Beta Sigma Mu, the biology student organization. Most notably, he organized fundraising efforts that allowed OLOL College pre‐med students to, for the first time, attend national American Medical School Student Association meetings. Soon after graduation, Chandler assume the position as president of the Alumni Association, serving as a representative for many graduation ceremonies.

Chandler’s passion for higher education has led him to work and quickly rise in the industry. He is currently the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement at Fletcher Technical and Community College in Terrebonne Parish.

Brooke Miller Melancon

Class of 2016

While a student, Brooke served Franciscan University, formerly known as Our Lady of the Lake College, as a Franciscan Scholarship Recipient, a Student Ambassador, and a Peer tutor. She enjoyed volunteering for community outreach projects like Habitat for Humanity and homeless ministry outreaches. As a nursing student she learned about serving patients in the hospital setting and gained valuable nursing skills that equipped her to be a proficient RN upon graduation. Additionally she sought out opportunities to share the Gospel and to minister to those most in need.

If asked, Brooke will tell you that she was impacted greatly by her mentors during her college experience as well as her career. These leaders and mentors invested a great deal of time and effort, and they instilled in her courage, perseverance, and wisdom. Upon graduation, Brooke took a job at Baton Rouge General as a registered nurse on a Medical Surgical/ General Surgery floor. During this time, she also got accepted to begin the didactic portion of an MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner program with Northwestern State University. She is currently working at Baton Rouge Clinic Urgent Care, and will be graduating in May. Many opportunities lie ahead, and she looks forward to serving her community in new and challenging ways.

Andrea Normand

Class of 1970

Since graduation, Andrea Normand has been a leader at OLOLRMC, almost exclusively in the emergency room. Several years ago, when the medical center decided to open a pediatric ER, they tapped Normand as its first nurse manager. Currently the nurse educator at Our Lady of the Lake Pediatric Emergency Department, Normand is responsible for educating all nurses at the 20‐bed facility that serves approximately 30,000 children a year. Now at the height of her career, she is starting to receive recognition for her work from the community. Recently she was named 2016 RN of the Year by the Louisiana Nurses Foundation and honored in 2017 as one of eight Louisianians of the Year by Louisiana Life Magazine.

Proof of Andrea’s humility is demonstrated by the high regard that her co‐workers hold her in. This is demonstrated by the fact that she was one of the first recipients of the Franciscan Service Award given by Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, a peer‐nominated award.

Andrea Normand is just as enthusiastic in her public life as she is in her work. She is an avid member of the Brusly Lions Club where she was the first female member and its first female President. She coordinated many projects

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such as the Lions Crippled Children’s Camp and the eye glasses program. She is very active in her church and an unbelievable grandmother to her seven grandchildren.

In summary, Andrea exemplifies the core values of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady and is an outstanding candidate for this award which is a well‐earned tribute to her career at OLOLRMC.

Celeste Nicole Quebedeaux

Class of 2015

Celeste served as a mentor and resource for her students through her time as a peer tutor. She served as a role model and as an extremely respected President for the Clinical Lab Sciences Association. Within this organization she took the lead to organize a College‐wide blood drive, which collected over 40 units of blood, and has held several successful fundraisers allowing students to participate in her School’s programs and to attend the state annual convention. She also, along with her classmates, represented the College as participants in the student quiz bowl.

This student has a genuine attitude of compassion and caring; she is truly passionate about giving back to our campus as well as to our community. Her excitement in participating in Career Investigation Health Care Days has been infectious and has had a great impact on high school juniors and seniors through education and hands‐on experience in the healthcare field. She also volunteers her services and time helping children with disabilities to play sports through the ARC of Baton Rouge; an organization that provides advocacy, services and support for children and adults with various developmental and intellectual disabilities. In spite of the heavy demands of school and her other commitments, she has excelled academically maintaining a 3.6 GPA. She always has a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. She embodies the values of St. Francis…service, reverence and love for all life, humility, justice and joyfulness of spirit.

Margaret Rome

Class of 1962

Margaret Rome was a proud diploma graduate of Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing in 1962, the first class to be enrolled in a 27 month program. Her early nursing career at Our Lady of the Lake included staff nursing in many different units: Gynecologic Surgical, Coronary Care, Emergency Care, and Recovery Room (PACU). Eventually Margaret took on the role as the Blood Donor Coordinator in the Blood Bank, where she was instrumental in converting the paid Blood Donor Program into a 100% Voluntary Donor Program. After over 25 years in the Blood Bank, Margaret worked as the Director of Women’s Health Services followed by the Physician Liaison in the Business Development/Marketing Department before retiring in 2001. Recruited back from retirement, Margaret served as Quality Assurance Director of the Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank for 10 years.

Margaret Rome is a highly organized, dependable, and compassionate person who also gives a great deal of her time toward community service. Her service includes United Way Key Person, Treasurer of the Our Lady of the Lake Retirees Association, acting as the facilitator for "Celebrating the Mission," and giving time as an executive member of OLOL School of Nursing Alumni Association.

“As an employee of Our Lady of the Lake for 38 years I have seen many changes including a physical move to a new facility. I have worked with many different wonderful people, have grown in my desire to do God's work using the example of St. Francis, and have developed a love for and a loyalty to Our Lady of the Lake.”

Margaret lives the Mission every day!

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Annie Shocket

Class of 2017

She has the heart of a servant leader and has been instrumental in encouraging others to participate in the campus community. She has served as a peer tutor and in multiple leadership roles within our student organizations including treasurer for Intensive Care Earth, vice president for Beta Sigma Mu, and president for the Student Ambassadors. In these roles she provided leadership, organized community service efforts, and assisted with campus events such as the Career Fair, Open House and Alumni Luncheon. This student has been actively involved within Campus Ministry volunteering for events such as the Agape dinners where she dialogued on topics addressing faith, science, and authentic love. She was also selected to attend the University Pilgrimage to Italy where she was seen to be a living witness of her faith to her peers. She is known across campus for her joyful spirit. She greets everyone with a positive attitude and smile. She exemplifies what it means to be Franciscan.

Phyllis Simmons

Class 1969

Phyllis Simmons is truly a Franciscan Servant Leader.

Over the many years that Phyllis Simmons has been with Our Lady of the Lake RMC she has never said “no” to anything she is asked to do throughout her many roles if it was to help OLOLRMC provide the very best care possible to the patients and to the staff. Phyllis has received honors from her peers and many professional organizations that recognize her personal and professional commitment throughout her career. Phyllis truly walks in the footsteps of St. Francis in her workplace, her community, and in her personal life.

Phyllis’s many career accomplishments include:

After graduating from the OLOL School of Nursing, she worked at Our Lady of the Lake RMC (OLOL) as a staff nurse on a medical unit, a nursing educator with the hospital’s education department and part of the team that moved the hospital to its current location. In the 1980s Phyllis took over as lead of the Infection Control Department at OLOL. Over the next 15 plus years she also supervised the hospital’s Department of Employee Health including the Worker’s Compensation Program, Risk Management, the Health Club, Occupational Health, and Diabetes and Wound Care programs. She also led the hospital’s affiliated research team with the Tulane Medical School. In 1998 she was asked to lead the Emergency Department at OLOL. Currently Phyllis is the Regulatory Management Divisional Nursing Director at OLOLRMC.

Haley Stone

Class of 2018

Haley is a great example of leadership not only in our organization but also at the University. She has actively served as a Senator representing the Health Professions. She also was chosen to attend the Pilgrimage of Assisi. She is always willing to lend a hand and always stays kind and positive. She serves as a positive role model to her classmates and displays the values of this University. Through her strong beliefs, she strives to make a positive difference on and off campus.

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Kristi Tortorich

Class of 2009

Kristi, who served as SGA President from 2007‐08, has made it her life’s work to continue to serve. Recognizing that New York was supportive in Louisiana’s recovery after Hurricane Katrina, Tortorich decided to “pay it forward” and help the New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center after Hurricane Sandy destroyed its Emergency Department, leaving it to function temporarily from the 16th floor of the hospital. With her help the Department was able to meet its spring 2014 goal to re‐open in its renovated space.

After graduation Kristy worked for a number of years as a travel nurse. In 2018 she came back to the Louisiana area to start a business called Mobile Certifications teaching CPR, AED, First Aid, and other types of certifications. She has taught classes for PA and AHEC students on the FranU campus.

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(Current Student Section)

Emily Broussard Walker

Current Student: Biology/Human Medicine

Emily Walker spear‐headed bringing advocacy for awareness of Human Trafficking on our campus. Through this initiative, she developed a fundraising idea to sell artwork to provide funds to a local shelter for housing rescued victims. It was a year‐long initiative and the effort ended up funding $2,000.00. While maintaining a rigorous class schedule, Emily was able to bring justice and service to those young women in need. Emily exemplifies all of the core values in her work with the community and her fellow classmates. When Emily finishes her studies, she is interested in pursuing becoming a Third Order Secular Franciscan and has inquired about it in the Lafayette area. She believes in the charisms and values of our university and wants to implement them in her daily living through the order.

Lacie Butler

Current Student: Pre‐Nursing

Lacie served as a Student Ambassador for the University from 2016‐17 helping at the Career Fair and graduation. She has served on the student panel during multiple orientations and has also provided information on SGA during Open House to prospective students. She represented the University and SGA in Washington D.C. at the National ASGA Summit in October 2017. Lacie has represented SGA to the Board of Trustees at their meetings and serves on the SGA Academic Committee. Lacie has also just volunteered to serve as a student representative for the FranU Alumni Association Board.

Lacie has been a fantastic President and leader for SGA the past year and was just re‐elected to another term. Lacie is not often the most eager to speak up but when she does ‐‐ people listen! She is very thoughtful of her peers' feelings on issues or tasks and never criticizes or speaks ill of a fellow SGA representative or committee member with which she serves. Lacie presents herself professionally in all areas. I was very impressed with how she interacted with other University SGA representatives in Washington D.C. when she attended the National ASGA Summit. She collected a lot of new ideas for our SGA and our campus, many of which have already been implemented or are currently in the process of implementation. Even with all of those accomplishments, Lacie has maintained a gentle and quiet demeanor, always putting others needs before her own. She is always willing to listen or lend someone a helping hand.

Abigail Cook

Current Student: Pre‐Licensure Nursing

Abigail Cook is a nursing student who is also very involved in every aspect of her experience at FranU. She is involved with SGA and is readily available to assist and volunteer whenever possible. When we began looking for students to sing the National Anthem at graduation she immediately volunteered. She was selected and

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participated in a panel discussion at the annual Conference for Louisiana Colleges and Universities. She demonstrates our core values in all she does. Abigail is always willing to assist and volunteer whenever needed. She has been sharing her beautiful voice at our graduations for two years now. When I asked her if she would sing at the upcoming graduation she cheerfully responded, "I thought I was already doing that. I am available anytime you need me." Abigail sings the National Anthem at the University Commencement ceremonies. She has represented the University on student panels at various events such as the CLCU. Abigail is always available to participate and/or assist no matter what is asked of her. I believe that Abigail is a true Franciscan servant leader...she exemplifies the core values of the institution.

Shelby Deyzner


Shelby is an amazing student leader on our campus highly involved with the Student Ambassador Program, ICE student organization, and works as a peer tutor. She was able to lead a diverse group of students toward a common goal, utilized problem solving skills to incite change on campus, and learned to identify, appreciate, and work well with a myriad of different personality types. She is a mentor for others students, helping them both academically and socially to adjust to our campus. She is mature, well‐spoken, and never afraid to share her story or to help someone in need.

Her sophomore year, she went on a month long medical mission trip to Swaziland, Africa. In her words, "Throughout that summer, I learned how to advocate for those who could not speak for themselves. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is rampant in Swaziland, and many children are born with the virus due to untreated parents. Due to cultural taboo, parents often refuse to acknowledge their child’s disease or seek treatment. I was able to enter their homes and explain at their level of understanding, rationalize, and justify the importance of treatment for the children to have a chance at a healthy life. This experience helped me realize that the role of a physician is equally that of an educator and advocator."

Destiney Dinh


Destiney is highly involved in two organizations on campus, BSM and SETH Trouper's. What makes Destiney a great servant leader is that she is always willing to offer a helping hand to those around her and usually when she hasn't been asked to help. I have encountered her many times around campus and at SGA events and she is very willing to help with set‐up or clean up. She always has a genuine smile on her face when she greets you. Strong leaders are those who lead by helping and working alongside others and Destiney is definitely a leader on the rise.

Paris Gil

Current Student: Pre‐Nursing

Paris does an amazing job of organizing campus events and communicating to others what is expected of them for certain events and meetings. She participates in all SGA events, she helps with the public relations committee, helped create the SGA logo, helped organize Okotberfest and attended and represented SGA at the D.C. conference, and much more. Also, being a Franciscan scholar, helps with open houses and orientations, and serves on multiple student panels and campus committees advocating the needs of students.

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Lauren Lee


Lauren is extremely active in all on‐campus events. No matter how tired she is, or how much homework she has, she'll always be there to help from beginning to end. She works orientations, open houses, and any other on‐campus events that need her help. She is excellent at leading tours, answering questions on the student panels, and lending a helping hand. Lauren served a term as senator for the school of arts and sciences, and was then elected treasurer of SGA. She is also a Franciscan scholar.

Viktoriia Leigh

Current Student: Health Sciences/Biology

Viktoriia has not been in the United States for long, but right after she entered our University she began to learn the English language. She has been instrumental in calling forth the gifts of others to get involved on campus. She is a willing and supportive student who volunteers extra with Boys and Girls Hope and hospice. Her joyful spirit is evident to all she encounters. She has the heart of compassion for those with less because she who lost much in the Ukraine because of war and understands suffering. She sees injustice and tries to help to bring justice to every situation. For example, in serving with her at the soup kitchens, she makes sure the patrons are treated with fairness and dignity. She goes out of her way because she is grateful for all she has and for the opportunities our campus offers her. In Ukraine, she was a practicing PA. When she came to our country, she had to start all over, but never complained. What people don't know is that she had to learn the English language while doing it. She has a servant’s heart. She volunteers wherever needed and within the greater community she is willing to be an example to others.

Andrea Ramirez


Andrea has been an amazing student leader on our campus through the Student Ambassador Program, SGA, Bonner Leadership Program, SNA, and as a peer tutor. She is passionate about healthcare and presented at local women's shelters on women healthcare issues, connecting them to community resources, and strives to meet the needs of all people that she encounters.

Bria Rivet


Bria was a Student Ambassador where she helped make an impact by serving our community and working many school events. Once accepted into nursing school, she became a member of SNA, a senator for SGA, and is currently the treasurer of SGA. Through these student organizations she overcame many obstacles and has grown closer to God. She has participated in and worked countless events on and off campus including: Habitat for Humanity builds, SGA monthly events, volunteering around the community (nursing homes, assisted living communities, friends of the animals BR, assisting DCFS & Noah's Pharmacy at the River Center during the floods, assisting Woman's Hospital deliver gifts to their Christmas families, and assisting families clean out their homes after the flood), Open House, Orientation, leading groups during CI Healthcare Day, Student Panels, SGA Academic

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& Student Life Committees, Fête des Fidèles Annual Fundraiser, Halloween trick‐or‐treating with the children at OLOLRMC, and delivering gift bags to the children at OLOLRMC. She feels that her most honorable achievement was being invited to join the Nursing Honor Society.

Kylie Scioneaux

Current Student: Physical Therapy Assistant

Kylie has served as a SGA Senator for the School of Health Professions for two years and was just re‐elected for a third term. Kylie is a quiet, behind‐the‐scenes kind of individual but she has the true heart of a servant leader. Of everyone in an SGA representative position, she is the go‐to person for anything because of her spirit and creativity. Kylie is so extremely detail‐oriented, creative, hardworking, and dedicated to SGA and her campus community. She collaborates so well with every committee that she has been assigned to and she takes pride in all of the work that she does. The work she puts forth is a testament to the amount of pride that she has in her SGA, her campus, and herself.

Kylie served as a student worker in the Office of Student Affairs from Fall 2015 to Fall 2017. During the time in our office she always maintained a positive attitude and quick smile on her face even during the most mundane tasks, and a willingness to help and direct students who entered our office including giving tips on classes, instructors, tutoring services, and how to get involved on campus.

Daniel Verret


Daniel is a senior student in the Human Medicine Program. I have known him for almost four years as Director of the Bonner Leaders Program and his instructor for the BIOL 4310 Pathophysiology Course. During my interactions with Daniel over the years, he has shown great leadership skills, maturity, humility, excellence in his course work, and a passion for serving others.

Daniel is a unique student with exceptional skills as a servant leader among his peers on campus, in the community and in his personal life. Servant Leaders are great leaders with a desire to lead others through self‐less acts of service, humility, integrity, seeking justice for all, especially those most in need, displaying love and reverence for all of God’s people and exhibit joyfulness of spirit. Daniel exemplifies all of the characteristics of a servant leader. When asked about his vocation he stated: “My goal is to be esteemed by others as faithful, diligent, and serious about work related matters. I strive to be passionate about what God has called me to accomplish and allow my passion to inspire others to pursue their purpose.”

He represented the University as a student leader for the 79th Annual Conference of Louisiana Colleges & Universities. Daniel is an active member of Beta Sigma Mu, supports SGA events and served as the 2017‐2018 president of the Bonner Leaders Program at Franciscan University. The Bonner Foundation is a National Organization with a focus on the development of student leaders who will serve as advocates for the most vulnerable in the community. Furthermore, the mission of the Bonner Leaders Program at Franciscan University is to develop student leaders who will serve as advocates for the most vulnerable in the community. The primary goal of the organization is to increase an awareness of challenges encountered by children and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities to access healthcare resources and a quality education.

Daniel served as a Bonner Leader with Families Helping Families since 2015, completing 826+ service hours to‐date, (approximately 200+ hours were complete this year alone). The mission of Families Helping Families (FHF) is

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to “educate and connect children and adults with disabilities, and their families to resources, services, and supports to attend school, work, and thrive in their communities.” Since 2016, he was promoted to Autism Support Specialist. According to his mentor at FHF, Teresa Wilson, “Daniel came to us with a kind and loving heart, yet through his work here at FHF, and the things he has experienced here, have helped him to develop a deeper level of compassion and understanding for those effected by autism and other developmental disabilities. Daniel also assisted FHF with fund raising activities through writing grants for the organization. He was instrumental in securing donations from area Walmart stores and secured a renewable grant from Iberville Parish in the amount of $1,500 per year [$3,000.00+ to‐date].

Additionally, he has exceled in his course work and scholarship activities. During the past three years he was listed on the President’s Honor Roll, presented at the Annual American Chemical Society meeting (March, 2018) and received the first place award for his poster at the Annual Franciscan University Research and Scholarship Showcase (April 2018).

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(Donor/Friends Section)

Alden Andre

Member of the Board of Trustees

Alden Andre demonstrates the Franciscan core values of joyfulness of spirit, reverence and love for all life, justice, humility and service; and he has made and continues to make a positive difference by supporting the Catholic and Franciscan mission of the University. As a long serving member of the Board of Trustees, and as past Chairman of the Board, Mr. Andre has and continues to dedicate his time, talent and treasure to enhance the mission. He has been especially instrumental in helping the University to develop more mature and effective processes for ensuring sound financial management and prudent investing. Additionally, he has brought other supporters to the University, including new Trustees, adding to our number of faithful supporters. We are grateful for his ongoing and sincere support of FranU.

Deacon Dan Borne’

Former Member of the Board of Trustees

Deacon Dan Borne has demonstrated his Franciscan Servant Leadership across the Baton Rouge area, but most importantly at FranU as a servant of the diocese and as a member of our Board of Trustees. In his ministry as a deacon who serves the bishop through his expertise in communications he humbly serves behind the scenes to make sure that diocesan communications are always on point. In his service on the BOT he had a way of humbly asking questions that were both penetrating and helpful, and in a manner that made the questions seem non‐confrontational. Anyone who has been around Deacon Dan senses very quickly that this is a man of God.

Redfield Bryan, MD


Dr. Bryan demonstrates the Franciscan Core values while working tirelessly to support the mission of the University, the Health System and the FMOL Sisters. His laser focus on the Catholic Franciscan mission was especially obvious when he served as Board Chair of the FranU Board of Trustees. During one conversation, while we were addressing a particularly challenging situation, he stated with uncompromising commitment, "Stay the course. Just keep focusing on the truth, and the truth will win." Dr. Bryan's leadership was crucial during a transformative period in the life of the university.

Steve Carville


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Steve Carville demonstrates the Franciscan core values of joyfulness of spirit, reverence and love for all life, justice, humility and service; and he has made and continues to make a positive difference by supporting the Catholic and Franciscan mission of the University. As a long serving member of the Board of Trustees, and as an active member of the facilities committee, Mr. Carville has and continues to dedicate his time, talent and treasure to enhance the mission. He has been especially instrumental in helping the University to prepare for the initiation of its campus master plan. We are grateful for his ongoing and sincere support of FranU.

John R. Clifford, MD


Dr. John Clifford is a retired neurosurgeon who along with Dr. Tom Flynn and Dr. Sam Levert pioneered a neurosurgery practice that would become the NeuroMedical Center here in Baton Rouge. His 32 years of service as a neurosurgeon were characterized “not only sharing his medical expertise, with those in need, but for his caring heart and compassion exhibited in the treatment of his patients.” Upon his retirement Dr. Clifford followed a new passion of service, first with Graduate Medical Education at the OLOLRMC and then by serving for six years on the Board of Trustees for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. He was a valuable member of the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board and offered critical advice and insight that advanced the academic programs of the University. Dr. Clifford is an excellent servant leader.

Thomas "Tom" Flynn, MD


Dr. Thomas Flynn served OLOL College’s Board of Trustees from 2011 ‐ 2016 and was Chair of the Development Committee for much of this time. He was recognized in 2015, as an Outstanding Leader in Philanthropy by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Baton Rouge Chapter for his professional contributions to the community as well as his volunteer work, which includes his tremendous impact on Our Lady of the Lake College, now FranU.

Born into a family of doctors committed to serving their community, Flynn began his practice in 1967, and at the time, was the only board‐certified neurosurgeon between Baton Rouge and Shreveport. Seeing a need in the community, he was the founding visionary behind the NeuroMedical Center in Baton Rouge. Today the Center employs over 400 people and cares for over 25,000 patients each year from Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Flynn’s work for FranU has been instrumental on a number of fronts. He has travelled with President Tina Holland to civic club and community gatherings to promote the master plan of the College. He has guided efforts to establish an institutional advancement office that would support fundraising activities, and his efforts toward building a culture of philanthropy have been instrumental to the growth of the institution. Tom embodies the Franciscan core values of service, giving of his time, talent and treasure, and doing so with humility and a sense of justice for the mission we serve...helping those most in need. His outstanding work at FranU and his commitment to the profession of neurosurgery, which won him the Humanitarian Award by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the "Service Above Self Award" from Rotary International, demonstrate the servant leader that he truly is. He has been a mentor and a friend to me, and I am honored to nominate Dr. Tom Flynn for the recognition of Franciscan Servant Leader.

Charles Freeburgh

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Charles Freeburgh demonstrates the Franciscan core values of joyfulness of spirit, reverence and love for all life, justice, humility and service; and has made a difference in support of the University's mission. When he was Chair of the Board of Trustees of the University, he served on the presidential selection committee and led the Board during an important time of University leadership transition. Charlie was a long serving member of the Board, sharing his time and talent to advance the University's mission to educate and form Franciscan servant leaders.

Gwen Hamilton

Friend of the University

Gwen Hamilton demonstrates the Franciscan core values of joyfulness of spirit, reverence and love for all life, justice, humility and service; and she has made and continues to make a positive difference by supporting the Catholic and Franciscan mission of the University. As an active leader in the community, a truly faith‐filled citizen, Gwen has and continues to dedicate her time, talent and treasure to enhance the mission. She has been especially instrumental in helping the University to develop strong relationships with influential community members and important local organizations. Additionally, she has brought other supporters to the University, including new Trustees, adding to our number of faithful supporters. We are grateful for Gwen Hamilton's ongoing and sincere support of FranU.

Leo Hamilton


Leo Hamilton demonstrates the Franciscan core values of joyfulness of spirit, reverence and love for all life, justice, humility and service; and he has made and continues to make a positive difference by supporting the Catholic and Franciscan mission of the University. As Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Hamilton has and continues to dedicate his time, talent and treasure to enhance the mission. In particular, Leo has been instrumental in helping the University to establish the appropriate level of autonomy for an accredited University. Additionally, he has brought other supporters to the University, including new Board members, adding to our number of faithful supporters. We are grateful for his ongoing and sincere support of FranU.

John Henry “Hank” Heroman

Friend of the University

Hank Heroman is truly a Franciscan Servant Leader

Hank in many ways is like his father J B Heroman, Jr., Hospital Administrator, Our Lady of the Lake Hospital 1967 ‐ 1983. As a young child he was frequently around the hospital and knew all of the Sisters and they knew him. He thought of the Sisters as part of his family.

Hank graduated from Catholic High School, married a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing. He served his country in the U. S. Air Force, and then attended LSU, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Hank has always thought of the Sisters as part of his extended family and routinely visited with them when he was home on leave or during the holidays. Hank continues to keep close ties with the Sisters and supports their work in educating healthcare providers and providing quality healthcare throughout the state of Louisiana.

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Hank is a member and leader in several Catholic organizations including The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem where he serves as the Diocesan Representative for the Baton Rouge Diocese of the Southeastern Lieutenancy USA. The purpose of an individual in joining the Order is to serve the Catholic Church and to support the efforts of the Church and the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem to maintain the Christian presence in the Holy Land. The Order provides support to the Catholic Church especially the Holy Sepulchre, and to Christian orphanages, schools, and universities in the Holy Land,

Hank is also a member of the Baton Rouge Serra Club. The Serrans are lay Catholics, men and women, dedicated to promote and foster vocations to the ministerial priesthood and to encourage vocations to consecrated religious life in the Catholic Church.

Hank served as a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church Parish Council during the time the current church was being built. He was an active adult leader with Our Lady of Mercy’s CYO. He has served as Eucharistic Minister at St. Jude Parish Catholic Church and is the leader for the St. Jude Prison Ministry Team.

Hank has also served his community as a member of Kiwanis, Rotary, and the Baton Rouge Red Cross.

William "Bill" Knobles, C.P.A.


The Investment Subcommittee was created in Jan 2010 to delve further into the investments of the University so that the Board exercises its fiduciary responsibilities for the fiscal health of the institution. Bill Knobles led the Investment Subcommittee as its chair since inception and for almost three full terms. Under his exceptional guidance the University has been able to accomplish two main objectives: (1) monitor the investments of the Board of Regents' endowments to achieve a real rate of return that equals or exceeds expenses so that the funds remain in perpetuity and also meet the policies of the Board of Regents, and (2) to preserve the value and enhance the purchasing power of the University's assets and provide a predictable stream of revenue for University programs. Under Bill's leadership, the University's endowed funds with the Board of Regents has grown from $4.9M in 2010 to a current value of $10.7M, of which $5.5 is corpus. Endowed professorships have been extremely useful in attracting and retaining the best teacher‐scholars to our ac

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