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December 17, 2005

51萝莉 Awards 405 Diplomas at Fall Commencement

51萝莉 President James E. Cofer Sr. conferred degrees and awarded diplomas at 51萝莉's fall 2005 commencement. University of Louisiana at Monroe alum and former Director of Athletics Bruce Hanks delivered the commencement address. Hanks was also the president of the 51萝莉 Foundation and past president of the 51萝莉 Alumni Association. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for CenturyTel, Inc. and on the Advisory Board for IberiaBank in northeast Louisiana.

Tassa Jeannice Avara of Walker, La., was the top graduate for the Fall 2005 class with a grade point average of 3.92. Avara, who received a bachelor of arts in elementary education, is the wife of Brian Avara and the daughter of Fran and Edna Tibbitt.

Several honor graduates were recognized during the ceremonies. They are designated as summa cum laude (3.900-4.000), magna cum laude (3.750-3.899) and cum laude (3.500-3.749).

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