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Cynthia Mack -- See Cynthia Mack Holman.

Ruth Anne Lipka Maddox (1986) is a general assignment reporter for the Shakopee Valley News in Shakopee, Minn., a sister paper to the Savage Pacer, where she was previously employed. Both newspapers are part of Southwest Newspapers in Minnesota. She resides in Prior Lake, Minn. (10/5/07)

Beth Andrews Magee (1966) is retired. She lives in Tallahasee, Fla.

Kelly Magee (1990) is director of public relations for the Monroe (La.) City School Board.

Peter Main (1977) is principal communications consultant with AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO). He, his wife, Cindy, and their three sons, Jonathan, Spencer and Michael, live in Fayetteville, Ark. (3/2/07)

Helen Mann (1987) is a partner in a paralegal group, Lawrence Mann Paralegal Solutions, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (02.21.08)

Tomekia Manning (1994) is a reporter for KTAL-TV, Channel 6, in Shreveport, La.

Natalie Marionneaux (1991) is a freelance photographer Chicago, Ill. (11/09/07)

Stephen Marquess (1983) is a sales representative for DuPont. He lives in Newark, Del.

J.J. Marshall (1981) is development director for Loyola College Prep in Shreveport, La. He also works part-time as host of a sports talk show on KEEL-AM in Shreveport and is a writer for SB Magazine. He lives in Shreveport. (7/6/05)

Jordan Marshall (2006) is an assistant account executive with Williams Creative Group, Inc. in Shreveport, La. She performs public relations and marketing communications services for clients in the healthcare, tourism, banking and foodservice industries. (2/15/07)

Buddy Martin (1943) is retired. He lives in Delhi, La. (7/7/05)

Claire Martin -- See Claire Martin Carley.

Jay Martin (1985) is a page designer with The Advocate. He lives in Baton Rouge, La.

Leslie Martin -- See Leslie Martin Young.

Linda Martin (1998) -- Linda Martin Bradshaw.

As a standards architect at Sun Microsystems, Monica Martin (1980) is active in the emerging technology arena of business process, choreography and collaboration. She works closely with standards bodies, consortia, vertical industry players and technology leaders worldwide. She lives in Enterprise, Ore. (7/12/05)

Maria Martinez (1986) is a graphic designer and journalist. She lives in Waukesha, Wisc.

Corky Marvin (1950) died April 27, 2003.

Leon Marx (1948) is deceased.

Ky Mason (1979) has been working in advertising and publishing since graduation. She worked for J. Walter Thompson, USA on the 8th District U.S.M.C. account and numerous social services agencies before founding her own agency, MASON Communications, in 1992. After living in New Orleans for more than 20 years, she has recently returned to her hometown of Shreveport, La. (1/20/04)

Dave Mathews (1997) is senior designer of the Houston Chronicle in Houston, Texas. (7/12/04)

Elizabeth Mathews -- See Elizabeth Matthews Clayton.

Arthur Matthews died in January 2003.

Chantele Smith Maxey (1990) is a crime victim advocate for the 3rd Judicial District Attorney's Office in Union Parish. She and her husband, Audie, have a daughter, Aubrey, born Sept. 11, 2001. They live in Marion, La. (10/2/03)

Roger Maxfield (1974) is a purchasing and warehouse manager. He lives in Benson, Ariz. (8/31/05)

Jeffery May (1991) is a sales representative for Parker Wholesale Paper Company. He lives in Bastrop, La.

William Mayer (1974) is work leader-manufacturing for Dutch Quality House. He lives in Bossier City, La.

Brian McCallum (1988) is sports writer for Florida Today in Melbourne, Fla. (7/16/07)

Leesa Tilley McCarley (1980) owns Lafitte's-Ruston Development Center. She lives in Ruston, La.

Ann McCartney -- See Ann McCartney Bortz.

Byron McCauley (1987) is executive speechwriter for Cintas Corp., a NASDAQ 100 company and a component of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Cintas designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, first aid and safety products, fire protection services and document management services for approximately 700,000 businesses. He and his wife, Jill, have three daughters, Loren, Simone Nicole, and Laila. (11.30.07)

Charles R. McCauley (1975) is assistant city editor of The Birmingham (Ala.) News. (10/11/02)

Melissa McCollister -- See Melissa McCollister Tucker.

Bret H. McCormick (2005) is assistant sports editor/preps at The Daily Town Talk in Alexandria, La. His duties include coordinating coverage of Central Louisiana's prep sports scene. He and Elizabeth Rae Granger were married June 4, 2005, in Pineville, La. (1/9/07)

Katy Griffin McCown (2002) and her husband, Luke, have two sons. Elijah Luke McCown was born April 27, 2007, Jonah Thomas McCown was born June 11, 2005. They live in Tampa, Fla., where Luke plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Katy writes a weekly column presenting an inside view of life in the National Football League for the Jacksonville (Texas) Daily Progress and is a Creative Memories consultant. (5/2/07)

Sondra McCrary -- See Sondra McCrary Clark.

Beverly McCutcheon (2003) is webmaster for WebCompletors.com in Monroe, La. (10/17/03)

Judith McDaniel -- See Judith McDaniel Roberts.

Joyce Anderson McDonald (1954) lives in Anaheim, Calif.

Vicki McDuffie -- See Vicki McDuffie Taylor.

Kim McFarland -- See Kim McFarland Roberts.

Barbara Ward McGuire (1993) is a teacher and yearbook adviser at Caddo Magnet High School. She and her husband, Brad, live in Benton, La. They have two daughters, Sadie and Morgan. (7/23/03)

Macie McInnis (1988) -- See Macie McInnis Jepson.

Joanna McIntyre (2006) -- See Joanna McIntyre Dugdale.

Bob McKinney (1980) is senior vice president and counsel for First Tennessee Bank and splits his time between Memphis and Nashville, where he lives. (6/3/05)

Rebecca McKneely -- See Rebecca McKneely Hogg.

Jerry McLeod (1985) is a copy editor for the Times-Picayune in New Orleans, La.

Neil Melancon (1995) is general manager of the LFB Radio Network and Webmaster for the Louisiana Farm Bureau. He also writes and produces that organization's weekly television show and is an adjunct faculty member at Tulane University. He lives in Baton Rouge and has completed his thesis for his master's degree in mass communication at LSU. (1/15/03)

Marie Melendez (1985) is sales and marketing manager for Ultra Diapers. She lives in San Juan, P.R.

Melissa Melton -- See Melissa Melton Stevens.

Scott Meriedth (1995) lives in Bryant, Ark.

Lisa Merrill (1987) is an attorney with Haynes & Boone LLP. She lives in Austin, Texas.

Debra Rogers Merritt (1980) lives in Ruston, La.

Terry Kizer Merryman (1971) heads the marketing effort for Innovative Emergency Management, Inc. in Baton Rouge. IEM is an international consulting firm providing information technology, business process reorganization and risk management services in the area of emergency preparedness. IEM clients include the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (9/2/03)

Rindy Metcalf -- See Rindy Metcalf Swafford.

Valerie Metrejean (2007) is a copy editor with The Daily Advertiser in Lafayette, La. (7/20/07)

Stephanie Meyer (2001) teaches at Haughton High School. She lives in Shreveport, La. (8/20/03)

Erin Hopkins Michels (2005) works as a florist at Twin Oaks Nursery in Ruston, La., and is an event planner on the side. She and her husband, Carl live in Ruston. They were married May 27, 2006. (01.18.08)

Virginia Foster Mickel (1947) is retired. She lives in Austin, Texas.

Candace Miers (2007) is the weekend reporter at KTVE NBC 10 in West Monroe. She also is the secretary at Bowen Manufacturing.

Amber Miles (2005) serves as assistant softball coach at Louisiana Tech University and also as a writer for the university's News Bureau. (9/04/07)

Donna Tettleton Miller (1974) lives in Marion, La.

Julie Miller (2005) is associate Web editor at Seventeen magazine. She lives in New York City. (4/25/07)

Jennifer Mills (2002) is a reporter with the Ennis Daily News in Ennis, Texas. (11/8/02)

Earnest Mims (1983) has lived in Chicago, Ill the past 12 years. He is currently working as the executive assistant to the senior vice president of communications at The Boeing Company. (6/28/06)

Greg Mitchell (1981) is a collector for Lobo Finance. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

David Mitchell (1979) is an abstractor with the Mitchell Co. He lives in Shreveport, La. (7/24/03)

Kimi Mittleman (1979) lives in New York City, N.Y.

Rana Mohammadian (2002) is a Policy Service Analyst for UnitedHealthcare Student Resources in St. Petersburg, Fla. She edits policies and designs brochures for universities and colleges across the United States. In addition, she works for United's Marketing Department. She lives in South Pasadena, Fla. (9/17/07)

Christian Moises (2003) is associate editor of New Orleans CityBusiness, a weekly business newspaper in New Orleans. He lives in Harahan, La. (2/9/07)

Byron Moore (1981) is a certified financial planner with Argent Advisors Inc. His Web page on the Argent site can be found here. He lives in Ruston.

Sharon Moore -- See Sharon Moore Shaw.

Vickey Moore -- See Vickey Moore Charles.

Tammy Nassif Moreau (1981) is the program director for The Rapides Foundation. She lives in Alexandria. (10/19/07)

Michael Moritz (1975) is an investment executive with Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc. He lives in Shreveport, La.

Tom Morris (1976) is executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of West Monroe. He also is a contributing photographer for The Ruston Daily Leader and won third place in the Pro College/Open division in the 2006 Louisiana Sports Writers Association writing contest for his action shot of former Louisiana Tech University wide receiver Johnathan Holland making a leaping, one-hand catch touchdown. (7/19/07)

Kathy Morrow -- See Kathy Morrow Spurlock.

Whitney Mosley (1999) lives in Little Rock, Ark.

Joel Mullen (1970) lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Robert Munson (2000) operates The Munson Group, a public positioning firm based in Baton Rouge, La. The company specializes in developing and executing communication and media strategies for political candidates and committees, associations, corporations and government entities. He and his wife, Sarah, live in Baton Rouge. (10/14/03)

Katherine Murad (1986) works for Southside State Bank. She lives in Tyler, Texas.

David Murimi (2007) is a staff assistant for Congressman Marion Berry in Washington, D.C. He formerly was a reporter for KNOE News. (04.30.08)

Diana Murphy (1990) is marketing coordinator for klipp Architecture in Denver, Colo. She lives in Denver with her daughter, Emma; border collie, Rex; and cats, Thao, Fred and Grace. (7/17/07)

Tom Murphy (1986) is a sports reporter covering the Alabama beat for the Mobile Register. (5/10/04)

David Myers (1987) is a police officer in Houston, Texas. He lives in Katy, Texas. (7/31/03)

Nicole Broussard Napoli (2004) is a publications specialist for The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology in Fairfax, Va. She writes and edits for its two publications, ASTROnews and ASTORgram, and writes press releases and handles media relations between ASTRO and various hospitals, doctors, and cancer organizations. She and her husband, Matt, live in Arlington, Va. (9/14/05)

Tiffany Napper (2001) has accepted a position with Yamaha Corporate Artist Affairs, Inc., as the PR/media relations coordinator in Franklin, Tenn. Napper lives in Nashville. (7/12/07)

Amanda Nappier (1987) works in education as an area manager for the Success for All Foundation Inc. She lives in Toledo, Ohio. (12/2/03)

Denita Nash (1995) is a copy editor with The Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk, Va. The paper serves the Hampton Roads area, including Virginia Beach and Newport News. (10/18/06)

Tammy Nassif -- See Tammy Nassif Moreau.

Tracy Neal (1987) lives in Bastrop, La.

Cathey Venus Nelson (1978) lives in Lithonia, Ga.

Emily Scalfano Nelson (2003) -- is the managing editor of The Ruston Daily Leader. She is married to Nick Nelson, the son of Tech journalism graduates Stanley Nelson (1977) and Nancy Burnham Rodrigue (1977). (02.15.08)

Frankie Paul Nelson (1980) is a captain with the Shreveport Fire Department. He is married, has three children and lives in Shreveport, La.

Stanley Nelson (1977) is the editor of The Concordia Sentinel in Ferriday, La. He lives on the family farm along the Tensas River in Catahoula Parish. (4/3/06)

Stephanie Netherton (2003)  is entertainment editor at The (Shreveport) Times. She lives in Shreveport. (7/11/07)

Lori New -- See Lori New Shefa.

Cascille Trussell Newcomer (1947) is retired. (4/12/06)

Debbie Newman (1976) is office manager at Schnitzer Steel in Oregon. She also has a second profession as a stand-up comedian, doing monthly shows at a dinner theater. She lives in Eugene, Ore. (8/20/03)

Heather Harper Newton (2002) is a contributing editor for SB Magazine in Shreveport, La. She and her husband, Michael, live in Shreveport. (1/28/03)

Christina Branch Nguyen (2003) is marketing coordinator for CenturyTel. She has been married since 2003, and she and her husband had a baby, Tanner, in August 2005. They live in Ruston, La., but plan to move to Farmerville, La., by summer 2007. (4/30/07)

Adrienne Auzenne Nicholas (1995) is a program coordinator in public relations with the United States Peace Corps. She is married to Darrick Nicholas, and they have two children, Miles, 9, and Alexander, 1. (7/5/05)

Darrick Nicholas (1995) is media relations coordinator for Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. and an adjunct professor in the communications/theatre department at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Md. He received a master's degree in public communication from American University May 8, 2005. He is married to Adrienne Auzenne Nicholas, and they have two children, Miles, 9, and Alexander, 1. (7/12/05)

Maria Nicolosi (2002) has finished her graduate classes at the University of Baltimore, where she is enrolled in the Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Design program, and is finishing her thesis. She hopes to be done by May. Also, she is working as a graphic designer for Hometrack, a real estate marketing firm in Baltimore, and makes headbands for a handbag boutique. She lives in Baltimore. (11/09/07)

Dave Nitz (1979) is director of broadcasting for Louisiana Tech athletics and play-by-play announcer for the Bulldogs' football and basketball games.

Chris Noland (2001) is an admissions counselor at Louisiana Tech. (8/29/03)

Racheal O'Neal -- See Rachel O'Neal Chaney.

Godwin Odihe (1985) lives in Smyrna, Ga.

Sabrina Oliver (2002) graduated from Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, La., in 2005. She works as a site coordinator for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge and lives in Baton Rouge. (6/8/06)

Mary Diane Brown Orr (1978) is a pilot for Federal Express. She lives in Orlando, Fla.

Brent Ott (1996) is a reporter with the Northside Sun. He lives in Jackson, Miss.

Carrie Otts (2002) -- See Carrie Otts Rocconi.

Vickie Bohannon Owen (1983) is a medical research consultant for Owen Clinical Services, L.L.C. She lives in Baton Rouge, La.

Dr. Reginald Owens (1970) holds the F. Jay Taylor Chair in Journalism and is associate professor of journalism at Louisiana Tech.

Renee Simmons Palumbo (1993) lives at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. She enjoys being at home with her children, Logan, 7; Hollie, 5; and Maddie, 8 weeks. (8/15/06)

Carla Pampe (1995) graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Master of Science degree in professional media management and media management studies.(01.11.08)

Genie Rife Parker (1970) is a social worker. She lives in Baton Rouge, La. (4/28/06)

Renee Parker (1981) lives in Farmerville, La.

Paige Parks (1995) is regulatory labeling associate at KV Pharmaceutical in St. Louis, Mo. (7/19/04)

Lauren Parsons (1979) lives in Houston, Texas.

Seth Parsons (2000) is a reporter with The Times in Shreveport.

Jennifer Kracht Pearce (1999) is associate center director of the Sylvan Learning Center in Clear Lake, Texas. She and her husband have a son, Benjamin Woods Pearce, born May 3, 2006. They live in Houston, Texas. (5/16/06)

Jason Peers (2000) lives and works in Los Angeles, Calif. (12/1/05)

Jennifer Penton -- See Jennifer Penton Waites.

Kristi Green Perritt (1997) and her husband, Michael, have announced the birth of a son, Wyatt Allen Perritt, March 19. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20.75 inches long. Kristi is a production specialist for the national office of the Boy Scouts of America, a position she will leave at the end of May to spend time with her family while she does freelance work. The Perritts have another son, Justin Michael, born in March 2003. They live in Carrollton, Texas. (4/27/07)

Dolores Peshoff (1979) lives in Plano, Texas.

Kacey Philley (1994) owns and operates a Curves for Women fitness club in Summerville, S.C.

Frances Phillips (1963) lives in Alexandria, La.

Fred Phillips (2007) is the accent editor for The (Monroe) News Star in Monroe, La. (7/19/07)

L.R. Loriane Pickell (1992) is an attorney at the law firm of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Dallas, Texas. Information about her is available on the company's Web site here. (2/20/06)

Susan Pierce (1985) is a claims representative with Arkansas' Disability Determination Service of Social Security Administration. She also does some freelance writing. She lives in Little Rock, Ark. (9/4/03)

Rita Pilgreen -- See Rita Pilgreen Powell.

Nikki Plants -- See Nikki Plants Jennings.

Eddie Pohl (1948) is retired from the United States Foreign Service. He lives in Estes Park, Colo. (8/20/03)

Rita Pilgreen Powell (1964) is associate director of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative, a major national effort to help youth in foster care make successful transitions to adulthood. In addition to her journalism degree from Tech, she holds MSW and CSW degrees from Louisiana State University. She lives in Buda, Texas. (7/23/03)

Chandra Triplett Price (2003) teaches fifth, sixth and seventh grade english at Harmony Science Academy in Fort Worth, Texas. She, her husband,  Jonte', and their daughters, Dejia and Jhyla Sanaa, live in Arlington, Texas. (9/6/06)

Larry Price (1978) is director for community relations and marketing at Reid Hospital and HealthCare Services in Richmond, Ind. He and his wife, Jayne, have one son and one daughter. They live in Richmond. (05.09.08)

April Prince (2000) is editor of City Life Magazine, a new lifestyle monthly in Shreveport, La., owned by Venture Publishing. She lives in Shreveport. (12.21.07)

Staci Prince -- See Staci Prince Schmidt.

Fredda Prothro -- See Fredda Prothro Lackey.

Linda Caruso Quin (1974) owns Q Graphics. She lives in Apex, N.C.

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