Northwestern State University recognized top graduates from the College of Nursing and Allied Health and the College of Science, Technology and Business prior to afternoon commencement ceremonies Friday.  Seated from left are Alyssa Dupre of Pine Prairie, Sarah Durham of Alexandria, Cara Smith of Arlington, Texas;  Lauren Berry of Natchitoches and Twila Simmons of Franklinton.  Standing are NSU President Dr. Randall J. Webb, commencement speaker Dr. Sandra Woodley, president of the University of Louisiana System;  NSU Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Lisa Abney, Christopher Lanier of Cleveland, Texas;  Jamey Nelson of Pitkin, Kevin Foy of Grayson and Taylor Cox of Bossier City.
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