Summa cum laude graduates from Northwestern State University's College of Nursing and School of Allied Health and the College of Science, Technology and Business were recognized prior to afternoon commencement ceremonies Friday.  Seated from left are Danielle Harding of St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada;  Cassidy Browning of Albuquerque, New Mexico;  Wendy Kussman of Lake Charles and Nicole Hamersky of Shreveport.  Standing are Mishael Tolan of Shreveport, Melissa Blanchard of Hessmer, Chelsey Allred of Benton, Christopher Rich of Bossier City, Brittany Hammond of Bossier City, Kelsey Manning of DeRidder,  Joseph Straub of Natchitoches, NSU President Dr. Randall J. Webb and Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Lisa Abney.
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