UNMC To Honor 'GMA's' Robin Roberts Jul 4, 2008
A 1983 honors graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, La. Roberts was a standout performer on the womens basketball team, ending her career as the schools third all-time leading scorer (1,446 points) and rebounder (1,034). (7 KETV Omaha)
WNBA to Honor ABC News' Robin Roberts With 2008 WNBA Inspiration Award Jul 1, 2008
Robin Roberts, a former basketball player at Southeastern Louisiana University, is a familiar face to television viewers around the country. From 1990-2005, Roberts was a contributor to ESPN. As co-anchor of ABC News' "Good Morning America," Roberts reports on a wide array of topics and issues for the morning program. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
2008-2009 Men's Basketball Non-Con Schedule Jun 13, 2008
Tuesday Nov. 25 Southeastern Louisiana University. Friday Nov. 28 at Legends Classic (Semi-Finals). (RaiderPower.com)
Men's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule for 2008-2009 Jun 12, 2008
Southeastern Louisiana University. Friday. (Texastech.com)
Special Olympics pride Jun 11, 2008
HAMMOND -- The Iberia Parish Special Olympics participated in the State Summer Games held at Southeastern Louisiana University over Memorial Day Weekend. A total of 39 athletes and 14 coaches represented Iberia Parish in the Games and brought home 28 Gold Medals, 23 Silver Medals and 15 Bronze Medals, and also had eight finishers in fourth place and four who finished in fifth place. (New Iberia, LA)
D-backs draft pitcher with pedigree Jun 6, 2008
LHP Wade Miley, supplemental round (43rd overall): One of the nation's best strikeout pitchers, the junior at Southeastern Louisiana University has a plus breaking ball which is somewhere between a slider and curve. RHP Bryan Shaw, second round (73): A power closer for Long Beach State, he struck out 35 and walked six in 29 1/3 innings. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
LHSAA TOURNAMENT BIDS Jun 5, 2008
-- Girls Top 28 basketball: Hammond (Southeastern Louisiana University) and Monroe (University of Louisiana-Monroe). -- Softball: Alexandria-Pineville and Sulphur (at Frasch Park). (Nola.com -- Sports)
NYT: Louisiana's possible champion of the right Jun 2, 2008
Barbara Forrest, a philosophy professor at Southeastern Louisiana University and a critic of the bill, testified that it was designed to permit teaching intelligent design creationism in Louisiana public schools, though there was no mention of creationism or intelligent design in the bill. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Stein chosen to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Third Team May 29, 2008
0 - Speech Communication Outfield - Brooke Lockhart - SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY - 4. 0 - Mathematics Outfield - Alessandra Giampaolo - MICHIGAN - 3. (Siusalukis.com)
Biloxi man enters guilty plea in obscenity case May 29, 2008
man has pleaded guilty to a single count of obscenity after being arrested and booked with lewd and lascivious behavior while driving near the Southeastern Louisiana University campus last year. Prosecutors say 41-year-old Scott Bruneau entered his plea before state Judge Robert Morrison III.. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Martin signed with SLU May 22, 2008
Martin, who served as the starting centerfielder for the Jefferson State Pioneers in Birmingham, has inked a National Letter of Intent to play Division I baseball at Southeastern Louisiana University and is scheduled to report in August ... Southeastern Louisiana University is a member of the Southland Conference which is comprised of colleges and universities throughout Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Torch Run slated for Friday May 20, 2008
This year, officers will meet Friday, May 18th to light the Flame of Hope at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond ... The Louisiana Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1985 under the leadership of former Plaquemine Parish Sheriff Ernest P. Wooton when a handful of officers carried the Olympic Torch to the Opening Ceremonies of the State Summer Games at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Parish seniors prepare for 2008 graduation events ... Auzine heading to federal court for drug charges ... Black Bayou Road stretch reopened after propane leak ... Sales tax holiday for hurricane preparation returns May 24-25 ... EATEL, School Board partner for second Top Scholars' Banquet ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Thursday, May 15, 2008 Leading their respective classes in graduation ceremonies this week are, from left: Dutchtown High School Valedictorian Kason Diez, Salutatorian Laura Poche and third highest GPA Taylor Aucoin; East Ascension High School Valedictorian Claire Bresowar and Salutatorian Chase Mayers; St. Amant High School Valedictorian Hayley Haydel, Salutatorian Erica Geromini and third highest GPA Lauren Hernandez; Donaldsonville High School Valedictorian Talasha Aubert and Salutatorian Charles Smith; and Ascension Catholic Valedictorians Bryan Carbo and Casey LeJeune and Salutatorian Kayla Chiquet. Parish seniors prepare for 2008 graduation events May 15, 2008
After graduation, Bresowar will attend Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond to major in nursing. With a grade point average of 4. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Gifts for the grad May 15, 2008
" Taff graduated from Ole Miss with an accounting degree and earned an MBA from Southeastern Louisiana University last year. She now works as an assistant director of career services at Mississippi College. While some grads prefer cash and cards, others treasure gifts from the heart. Cody Kadoun, an 18-year-old Pearl High School senior, will graduate May 20. He recently received a handmade quilt from his grandmother who lives in North Dakota. "It's tan-colored, and it's got a triangle pattern in... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bill would allow guns on college campuses May 2, 2008
For me, it's not fair that we are not able to defend ourselves,'' said Geoffrey Green, a student at Southeastern Louisiana University, one of two students to speak in support of the legislation. Maurice Franks, a professor at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, said he holds a concealed handgun permit and would like to be able to carry the gun on campus, noting he works late and often walks to his car at midnight. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Guardsmen to deploy to Iraq Apr 18, 2008
(AP) - A deployment ceremony for approximately 300 soldiers of the Louisiana Army National Guard's 1-244th Assault Helicopter Battalion is set this afternoon in the University Center located on the Southeastern Louisiana University campus in Hammond. Approximately 50 of the soldiers are from Alexandria and surrounding area. (KSLA.com, LA)
Blanchard, McKinley put in long hours as student trainers Mar 29, 2008
They have also received hands-on training working with Harper who came to Dutchtown from Southeastern Louisiana University. "I love it," McKinley said of working with Harper. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Official expects UL system president successor search to be done by June Mar 29, 2008
The UL System oversees eight universities, including Louisiana-Lafayette and Southeastern Louisiana University. The system is the state's largest with more than 80,000 students enrolled. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Covington to preserve frail piece of its past Mar 28, 2008
Now Covington officials, at the urging of former City Councilwoman Pat Clanton, are moving to preserve the oldest known map of the city permanently in the regional archives of Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. The map, titled "Commerce and Virtue the Division of St. John Covington," dates to 1833 and once belonged to Clanton's grandfather, Emile Frederick Sr., who was the city's eighth mayor in 1891 and 1892. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Flag football league enjoys strong growth Mar 22, 2008
He plays for the challenge and because he said it's the next best thing to tackle football, which he played at Southeastern Louisiana University during his college years. CONTINUED 1. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Pitcher Junior High principal selected Mar 18, 2008
Hanson received bachelor's degrees in arts and social studies education and a master's degree in education from Southeastern Louisiana University. Kia Hall Hayes can be reached at (985) 645-2848 and khayes@timespicayune. (Nola.com -- Sports)
South Shore boys, girls win All-Star Shootout Classic Mar 17, 2008
HAMMOND -- The South Shore boys All-Star basketball team was unbelievable Sunday in the Lake Pontchartrain All-Star Shootout Classic at the Southeastern Louisiana University Center. They swarmed the North Shore's guards, darting in for blink-and-miss-it steals. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Weaknesses In Structures -- From Massive Bridges To Nanotechnology -- Identified With New Gadget Mar 9, 2008
8, 2008) A patent has been awarded to Southeastern Louisiana University through one of its faculty that holds the potential to identify weaknesses in structures ranging from massive bridge construction to the tiniest elements of nanotechnology no larger than a speck of dust on a pinhead ... From left, Southeastern Louisiana University physicist Sanchiro Yoshida explains points about his patented deformation detection instrument to student assistants Christopher W. Schneider and John A. Gaffney... (Science Daily)
More of this story Mar 7, 2008
The Franklinton senior has a spot on the NCAA Division-I Southeastern Louisiana University football team. Although going as a walk-on, Ruffino is just happy for the opportunity. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Chapelle falls 1 game short of 5A title Mar 3, 2008
HAMMOND -- Raiyawna Gatlin scored 15 points to push Southwood past Archbishop Chapelle 43-40 for the Class 5A title at the Louisiana High School Athletic Association state championship tournament at Southeastern Louisiana University on Friday. Gatlin was named the game's Most Valuable Player, hitting seven of 11 field goals and adding six rebounds for the Lady Cowboys (37-3). (WWLTV.com, LA)
Curtis girls roll in 2A championship game Mar 3, 2008
-- Nadia Collins scored 20 points and handed out 10 assists on Friday night to lead John Curtis to a 73-42 win over Donaldsonville for the Class 2A title at the Louisiana High School Athletic Association state championship tournament at Southeastern Louisiana University. Collins was named the game's Outstanding Player, sinking 9-of-15 from the field, including a pair of three-pointers. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Shootings spur focus on emergency warnings Mar 2, 2008
They were activated Tuesday at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, and Wednesday at Nicholls State. All three are using the FirstCall emergency mass communication company. (KSLA.com, LA)
Regents question Clausen for post Feb 28, 2008
Clausen would replace outgoing Commissioner Joseph Savoie, who is becoming the new president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, which along with Southeastern Louisiana University and six other colleges, is part of Clausen's UL System. The 62-year-old Clausen said she looks forward to leading higher education in the state, while balancing the need for work force development through the community colleges and building a stronger flagship research institution at LSU.. (KSLA.com, LA)
Curtis in rare position Feb 26, 2008
Curtis (28-9) will make its second state tournament appearance in school history tonight against St. Thomas Aquinas (25-10) in the Class 2A semifinals of the Ladies Top 28 Tournament at 8 p.m. at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. In 1990, Curtis lost in the Sweet 16 semifinals to Jena 52-39 in their lone previous tournament showing. (Nola.com -- Sports)
LADIES TOP 28 BASKETBALL Feb 26, 2008
When/where: 8 p.m. at Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond. Regular season: No. 10 seed St. Thomas Aquinas, the District 9-2A champion, was 10-2 in district play. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Chipmunks trip Tigers, advance to 5A final Feb 26, 2008
By taking the Hahnville Tigers out of their usual game plan built on defense, protecting the basketball and hitting from the perimeter, the Chipmunks made a memorable first impression in a 56-39 victory over Hahnville in Monday night's Class 5A semifinals in front of 1,856 at the Southeastern Louisiana University Center. Chapelle (29-7) advances to the state championship game against Southwood, which defeated West Monroe 48-29 in the other semifinal, Friday at 6:30 p.m. Southwood has won eight... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Deputy who died in wreck is ID'd Feb 26, 2008
He studied sociology and criminology at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, where he made the honors list several times, according to SLU's Web site. "Working in the jail is not the easiest job in the world, but he did it well and he served his community well," Sheriff's Office spokesman Capt. George Bonnett said Sunday. (Nola.com -- Sports)
GIRLS TOP 28 TOURNAMENT (At Southeastern Louisiana University) Feb 25, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :31 a.m. CDT, February 25, 2008. Monday, February 25, 2008. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hahnville has an eye on history Feb 25, 2008
The Tigers (28-8) will play Chapelle (28-8) today at 8 p.m. in the Class 5A semifinals at the Southeastern Louisiana University Center in Hammond. A victory would put the Tigers in the finals for the first time. (Nola.com -- Sports)
To God Be the Glory Feb 23, 2008
Hornbeck will take on the Fairview Lady Panthers, the defending Class B state champions, at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Hammond at the Southeastern Louisiana University Center. Class B playoffs. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Men's Tennis falls to Southeastern Louisiana, 5-2 Feb 16, 2008
- The Southern Illinois men's tennis team fell, 5-2, to Southeastern Louisiana University Friday afternoon at the Greg Adams Tennis Center on the Eastern Kentucky University campus. In doubles, and teamed up against Ondrej Krivka and Matthieu Leboucher in a tough No. 1 doubles match, but fell 9-8 (9-7). (Siusalukis.com)
Good playoff news for NISH Feb 14, 2008
The Ladies Top 28 Tournament will be held in Hammond at Southeastern Louisiana University from Feb. 25-March 1. Copyright. (New Iberia, LA)
Vet pitchers, young talent lead softball Lady Wolves Feb 12, 2008
Shortstop Kady King signed with Southeastern Louisiana University after the 2007 season. Working with Kent are Johnny Williams and Duane Burt as his assistant coaches. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
On Darwin's Birthday, Dover Still Isn't Over Feb 12, 2008
"Students need an education that prepares them to live in a forward-thinking way, not backwards," said , philosophy professor at Southeastern Louisiana University and a prominent proponent of teaching evolution. "They're losing a 21st-century understanding of the world.". (Wired News)
BHS trio sign pacts Feb 9, 2008
Yarborough plans a future with the Southeastern Louisiana University Lions of Hammond, La. Rancifer and Smith have signed with the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wolfpack. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
College Goal Sunday Feb 7, 2008
Beauregard Daily News. Thursday, February 07, 2008. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Two Sulphur High football players sign National Letter of Intent Feb 7, 2008
Senior defensive back Zach Albin signed with Southeastern Louisiana University and senior Colt Fisher signed with Nicholls State University. It is the second year in a row that the Tors have had a player sign with Southeastern. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Four compete for top school post Jan 19, 2008
While a teacher, Millet supervised six student teachers from Nicholls State University and Southeastern Louisiana University. Bogalusa chief applies. (Nola.com -- Sports)
John Fred: More than a Playboy Jan 16, 2008
Gourrier also remained active in sports, which stands to reason given that he was a record-setting athlete at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. His father, Fred, had played baseball in the Detroit Tigers minor league system. (Suite101.com)
I-12 corridor business plan rolling Jan 16, 2008
"You now have the strategy, the target industries and the tools" to attract new businesses into the region, consultant Angelos Angelou told business leaders during a luncheon meeting at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. "Implementation is what lies ahead of you, and it is the most difficult task.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
Audit of colleges says $1.6 million in items missing Jan 8, 2008
6 million in property, mostly computer gear, is missing from the campuses of the University of New Orleans and Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, according to a December audit of the two state colleges. Legislative Auditor Steve Theriot, whose office conducted the reviews, said Monday that missing items are common in audits of colleges and hospitals. (Nola.com -- Sports)
More than a football coach Jan 5, 2008
Roland was first diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in May 2005, shortly after becoming the head coach at Southeastern Louisiana University. The cancer went into remission twice but had its final recurrence this past fall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Blanco hopes view of her legacy will include more than Katrina Dec 23, 2007
An October poll by Southeastern Louisiana University showed 45 percent of respondents approving her performance and 43 percent disapproving. The margin of error was plus or minus 4 percentage points. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Twenty-Two Student-Athletes to Graduate Saturday Dec 13, 2007
Transferred to Memphis from Southeastern Louisiana University after setting numerous records in just two seasons for the Lions. Hattiesburg, Miss. (Gotigersgo.com)
Evolution and Texas Dec 5, 2007
As Ralph Blumenthal of The New York Times reported on Monday, Comer forwarded to a local online community an e-mail message from a pro-evolution group announcing a talk by Barbara Forrest, a professor of philosophy at Southeastern Louisiana University. Forrest testified as an expert witness in a 2005 Dover, Pennsylvania, case that found intelligent design supernatural and theological and definitely not part of a scientific education. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Faith Academy doubles up on CYFL championships Nov 29, 2007
The Faith Academy Crusaders with their coaches and their Christian Youth Football League championship trophy after their final game against the St. Joan of Arc Vikings Nov. 3 at Southeastern Louisiana University's Strawberry Stadium in Hammond ... The match-ups were made even more exciting by the fact that they were played in Strawberry Stadium on the Southeastern Louisiana University campus in Hammond. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Boudreaux's strides at the plate carry him to SLU Nov 22, 2007
Dutchtown senior shortstop Justin Boudreaux signs with Southeastern Louisiana University Friday afternoon. With Boudreaux are, from left, first row: Jerry Boudreaux and Stacy Ricca; and second row: Dutchtown assistant baseball coach Chris Schexnaydre, Jerry Boudreaux Sr., Ronnie Amedee, Stacey Boudreaux, Phyllis Boudreaux, Stevie Boudreaux, Whitney Ricca, Caleb Ricca, Dutchtown assistant baseball coach Ryan Ricca and Dutchtown head baseball coach Mike Toups. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
NCAA Announces 2008 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award Recipients Nov 20, 2007
The 2008 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award honorees are: Theresa Andrews (University of Florida, swimming); Todd Blackledge (Pennsylvania State University, football); Cormac Carney (University of California, Los Angeles, football); Anne Donovan (Old Dominion University, basketball); Dot Richardson (University of California, Los Angeles, softball and basketball); Robin Roberts (Southeastern Louisiana University, basketball); and Bob Woodruff (Colgate University, lacrosse). Cormac Carney. (Uclabruins.com)
Moran winding down career with Lady Lions Nov 3, 2007
Southeastern Louisiana University senior goalkeeper Holly Moran, a former East Ascension High standout, clears out a ball in the Lady Lions' 3-1 win over Nicholls State last Sunday ... HAMMOND - Southeastern Louisiana University goalkeeper Holly Moran had mixed feelings as she walked off the pitch at the Southeastern Soccer Complex Sunday afternoon. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Lawyer pleads guilty in bank robbery Nov 1, 2007
Thursday 1 November, 2007. Citing fair competition concerns and other issues, Gov. Haley Barbour says he opposes a Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians effort to build a casino in Jackson County. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Earl, Goggins lead Kentwood past Northlake Oct 30, 2007
HAMMOND -- Bobby Earl passed for a touchdown and rushed for another to lead Kentwood to a 27-7 victory over Northlake Christian on Thursday in a District 7-1A game at Southeastern Louisiana University. Teven Goggins was the other standout for the Kangaroos (6-2, 4-0). (Nola.com -- Sports)
Another Dupont for assessor? Patrick, Sexton contest the idea Oct 19, 2007
Dupont, a 1988 graduate of St. John High School, holds a bachelor of administration degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and a degree in administration and supervision from Southern University. He started his teaching career at Glen Oaks Park Elementary School, continued teaching at E. J. Gay Middle School and Crescent Middle School. (Plaquemine Post South, LA)
Pitt State class earns national recognition Oct 4, 2007
The other finalist schools in the Play-by-Play category are Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y., and Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, La. The PSU broadcasting class was named as a finalist for their play-by-play coverage of last fall's PSU vs. Fort Hays State University football game. (SunOnline)
Lady Spartans split in bracket play at Hammond Festival Tournament Sep 13, 2007
HAMMOND - After a rough outing in the first match against St. Thomas Aquinas, East Ascension came back to sweep Hammond, 25-5, 25-19, to finish second in its pool at the Hammond Festival Tournament held in the Pennington Student Activity Center at Southeastern Louisiana University Saturday morning. The Lady Spartans (5-4) lost to Pearl River in the first round of bracket play. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Overall UL system enrollment drops Sep 13, 2007
In addition to Louisiana Tech University, ULM and Grambling, those schools include McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. UL officials attribute the slight decline to higher admissions standards set forth by the Board of Regents. (KSLA.com, LA)
Tangipahoa schools seek to boost minority teacher recruiting Sep 10, 2007
They typically recruit at LSU, Southern University in Baton Rouge, Southeastern Louisiana University, Grambling State University and Jackson State University. Now, they are adding three New Orleans universities: Xavier, Dillard and Southern University at New Orleans. (KSLA.com, LA)
Children of the Storm Aug 30, 2007
Seventeen-year-old Shantia Reneau talks about her inability to afford the college of her dreams, Southeastern Louisiana University. All of the family's extra money is going toward rebuilding their damaged home in the 9th Ward. (CNN -- US)
Xavier welcomes new principal Aug 29, 2007
According to Hulshoff, he obtained his teaching certificate at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, La. When he decided to move to his birth state of Kansas, Hulshoff discovered that the public school system required a Kansas teaching license. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
EA makes strides over summer Aug 25, 2007
The Lady Spartans are also scheduled to compete in tournaments at Southeastern Louisiana University and Lutcher while playing matches against McKinley, Zachary, Livonia, St. Michael and Riverside. East Ascension moves up to District 4-I this season, going against five Division I playoff teams from a year ago in Dutchtown, St. Amant, Hahnville, Destrehan and East St. John. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Buquoi announces candidacy for Ascension Parish President Aug 25, 2007
Buquoi received a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Music Education degree from LSU, a Master of Arts degree in Administration and Supervision from Southeastern Louisiana University and a Juris Doctorate degree from the LSU School of Law. Buquoi has been married for nearly 23 years to Evelyn Babin Buquoi and has three children, Joni, Brian and Bridget. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)