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Science
Manon is a biology major with minors in chemistry and psychology. The winner of an organic chemistry award her sophomore year, she now shares her knowledge as a science tutor for both her Centenary peers and high school students. Learn more about biology at Centenary
Manon is president of Alpha Epsilon Delta, Centenary's honor society for students pursuing health-related professions.
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place oral presentation in Centenary's 2016 Research Forum
Learn about the Student Research ForumManon did plant research at Texas A&M University over the summer with Centenary professor Dr. Rebecca Murphy, which gave her the opportunity to present original research at the American Society of Plant Biologists' national conference.
Learn about research opportunities at CentenaryInternational travel
Manon is a world traveler who had the unique opportunity to study religion and biology in Argentina through Centenary's May Module program. Learn more about May Module
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of cows (her favorite animal!) that Manon met in Argentina
Learn more about the May Module programInternational Travel
Trey started college in Paris, France thanks to the one-of-a-kind Centenary in Paris program. He walked in the footsteps of African-American writers in Paris and explored questions of race and gender thanks to the "Paris Noir: Black America in the City of Light" course taught by Professors Dana Kress and Andia Augustin-Billy. Learn more about Centenary in Paris
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times Trey said "merci" (so polite!)
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times Trey said "trois" to announce his presence in Paris (his name means "the third")
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Starting college in Paris was amazing. I got to meet some of the best friends anyone could ask for. Honestly, if I hadn't gone to Paris, I probably would not be the same person I am today.
Golf
A member of the Gents golf team, Trey chose Centenary as the spot to continue his golf career because he knew he'd also get a great education. He also might be a budding comedian. Visit Centenary Athletics at gocentenary.com
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The best thing about being a student-athlete is spending time with your teammates and having a stress-free place to go after classes.
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times Trey ate a bowl of Fruit Loops before a tournament for good luck
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Trey's recent score in the Louisiana College Fall Invite - the second-lowest round of the day
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Ashley is a decorated and dedicated student-athlete. In 2016, she became only the fourth gymnast in Centenary history to qualify for the NCAA Regional Competition and was also named a USAG All-American Scholar. Learn more about Ashley
1st team
All-American in the All-Around at the 2016 USAG Collegiate National Championship
Meet Ashley!9.850
on vault in 2016, just .025 off the Centenary record
Follow Ashley's Centenary gymnastics careerGlobal study
Ashley was part of the first group of Centenary students to begin their college experience in Paris, France through the Centenary in Paris program. In May 2017, she returned to Europe for a May Module course in Copenhagen, Denmark. Learn more about Centenary in Paris
Ashley's travel experiences also include mission trips to Jamaica and Guatemala.
Learn about mission opportunities offered by CentenaryAshley's liberal arts education is preparing her to connect with the world in a variety of creative ways: she's a communications major with minors in theatre and Spanish.
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As a degree-seeking student from Honduras, Sabrina traveled internationally just to get to Centenary! She also started college in Paris, France thanks to the unique Centenary in Paris program, and plans to return to Paris in spring 2018 for a May Module class. Learn more about the Centenary in Paris program
After graduation, Sabrina plans to work in the United States for a few years and then pursue a master's degree.
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instant siblings Sabrina found in her sorority (she's an only child!)
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miles from Sabrina's hometown to Shreveport
Internships
Sabrina completed a summer internship with a local newspaper in Honduras during her summer "break" in 2017, and she'll pursue her passion for film during a spring 2018 internship at Shreveport's Robinson Film Center. Learn how the Communication program supports students
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I hope that my internship at the Robinson Film Center may lead to a full-time job after graduation.
Centenary sponsors a film series at RFC! Learn more here.Sabrina's gaining valuable real-world experience in photography and video as a member of the Centenary Marketing & Communication Office's Digital Video Team.
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concentrations in the Communication major (Sabrina's pursuring all of them!)
Learn about Centenary's communication programStudent media work
Sabrina has been involved in student media since the first month of her first year at Centenary. She's contributed to the student newspaper, campus radio station, the Centenary Film Society, and more. Learn more about student publications & media
"Sabrina's Squad" was Sabrina's radio show on Centenary's KSCL station during her freshman year. She also worked for the station as News Manager.
Listen live to KSCL!Sabrina started out writing and producing videos for Centenary's student newspaper, The Conglomerate.
Learn more about Centenary student pubs & mediaPre-Law
Donovan will graduate in May 2017 with degrees in history and political science. Next stop: law school. Over the past five years, 79% of Centenary students who apply to law school have been accepted. Learn about the pre-law program
Centenary students put their learning into action. Donovan took two political science courses that culminated in a Moot Court. He spent a semester researching and writing legal briefs on a Supreme Court case before holding oral arguments before a judge in a Shreveport courthouse.
Leadership
Donovan is currently president of his fraternity and has held numerous other leadership roles within the Greek system. He is also a Maroon Jacket, served three years as an SGA senator, and helped recruit prospective students for two years as a Student Ambassador. Learn how to get involved
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With so many student organizations to become involved in, Centenary provides ample space for students to develop leadership skills needed to excel in any field.
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honor society memberships
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The most important gift Centenary has given me has been the opportunity to grow as an individual and as a leader.
Internships
In just three years, Cheredith has interned with two Shreveport mayors, a United States Senator, and a political action committee in Washington, D.C. She graduated in May 2017 with an impressive resume and a wealth of experience for the next steps on her journey. Learn more
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I was selected to participate in the Iran Nuclear Deal Conference Call with President Obama. This was one of the best experiences from my summer in Washington, D.C.
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Shreveport women invited to attend United State of Women conference in Washington, D.C.
Community Service
Cheredith shares her time and talents with the community she loves, on campus and beyond. She's active in her sorority, helping raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and is currently the youngest member of the Shreveport Mayor's Women's Commission. See how Cheredith gets involved
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college student out of 26 members on the Mayor's Women's Commission (that's Cheredith!)
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national Greek organizations at Centenary, all with specific philanthropic projects
Learn about Greek lifeIn addition to being the youngest current member of the Shreveport Mayor's Women's Commission, Cheredith was elected as the Commission's secretary.
Global Perspective
From befriending classmates born in countries spanning the globe to visiting foreign nations, JR’s understanding of the world grew exponentially during his time at Centenary, helping him seamlessly transition into and find success at globally-minded companies such as Disney and Warner Bros. Learn more about study abroad programs at Centenary
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Centenary fostered my ability to connect with people from different cultural and national backgrounds. At Disney, this was essential in helping me work with press from around the globe.
Learn more about intercultural programs at Centenary
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Number of times JR asked for directions on the streets of Sydney, Australia - just to hear the cool accent.
Learn how you can get to Australia and other places!Small classes
Centenary's small class sizes helped JR build confidence for verbalizing ideas in a room full of people. With this confidence, he's voiced ideas that have made their way into marketing campaigns for some of Hollywood's biggest theatrical releases. Learn more about Centenary's approach to the liberal arts
JR majored in New Media Communications at Centenary and now works in California as an Employee Communications and Marketing Specialist for Warner Bros.
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Centenary taught me how to write well, which helped me stand out in the competitive admission process for graduate school and gave me an advantage in the classroom.
Learn how Centenary's curriculum prepares students for successJR cites Design Communications as the Centenary class that has been most useful in his career - he's found the skills he learned there to be adaptable across many fields.
Learn more about the Communication programUnique story
Since moving to Los Angeles in 2013, JR has found that having a unique college story is incredibly valuable. He has yet to meet anybody on the West Coast who can claim, as he can, to have attended a small, liberal arts college in the state of Louisiana. Learn more about why Centenary stands out!
In addition to being a point of interest in many job interviews, JR's Centenary education affords him a unique cultural and academic perspective that sets apart his ideas in the workplace.
Learn more about academic opportunities at CentenaryThe Centenary experience JR recounts most often in job interviews is having the opportunity to compile and edit French Creole poetry from 1860s New Orleans alongside Dr. Dana Kress.
Learn more about foreign language opportunities at CentenaryThe Louisiana dish JR misses the most? Crawfish po'boy!
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of students have participated in an international educational experience
All Centenary students have the opportunity to begin their college careers in Paris, France through our one-of-a-kind Centenary in Paris program. But for many students, this is just the first of several global experiences at Centenary and beyond.
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of Centenary students receive merit aid
Centenary students received over $9.6 million in institutional scholarships and grants during the 2016-2017 academic year. Visit Centenary's Office of Financial Aid to learn about merit scholarships, need-based aid, out of state grants, and more.
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of tenure-track faculty hold the highest degree in their fields
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