Area students earn SLCC scholarships

More than $121,855 in scholarships was awarded to students at South Louisiana Community College for the spring semester.
“These scholarships provide students with a vital boost, ensuring they have the financial resources needed to pursue and accomplish their college aspirations,” said Brittny Ducote, SLCC Foundation development and alumni coordinator. “Thanks to the generous support of our partners throughout Acadiana, our students are empowered to pursue their dreams with significantly reduced financial stress.”
Recipients include a varied mix of majors at SLCC, from registered nursing and nondestructive testing technology to general studies and information technology.
Ddonors are also a diverse group, with many directly tied to the college like Director of Career and Testing Services Toni Celestine. She created the Lt. Linda H. Brown Memorial Scholarship in honor of her mother, a 25-year Ville Platte police veteran.
“I established the scholarship with the hope my mother will be remembered for her dedication and commitment to protect and to serve,” Celestine said. “I firmly believe that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their financial circumstances and I hope this scholarship inspires people to rise up and serve one another, as my mother did.”
A reception for the 125 scholarship recipients was held March 6 at the Devalcourt Auditorium on the SLCC Lafayette Campus.
Area scholarship recipients include St. Mary Parish’s Seth Baham, Justin Bourgeois, Theresa Coleman, Tiffany DeLee, Da’Kya Garrett, Will Garrett, Joan Granger, Brianna Leblanc, Winnie Mabile, Laketra Mitchell, Matthew Sonnier and Danielle Wiese.
St. Martin Parish recipients are Jermaine Broussard, Collin Broussard, Kendria Jones, Graci Laviolette, McGino Philayvanh, Destinie Landry Simmons and Ikia Thompson.