Record-Breaking 400 College Credentials Awarded to 282 Nunez Dual Enrollment Students

Nunez Community College in Chalmette recently awarded 400 college credentials to Dual Enrolled students from area high schools. The awards set a new record for the number of Dual Enrollment credentials earned in a year, joining Nunez’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony, which also set a record this year for the number of credentials awarded.

The Dual Enrollment Awards Ceremony took place May 7 in the Nunez Auditorium, giving students the chance to be recognized on a college stage before receiving their high school diplomas days later. More than 280 students from 14 area high schools, along with home-schooled students, earned a college credential, with many students earning multiple credentials.

“One of the most rewarding aspects of Dual Enrollment is helping students see a clear pathway from the classroom to a career. The success of these students is made possible through the strong partnerships between Nunez and our high school partners, who share our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for students,” said Samantha DaLuz, Nunez Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships.

“Together, we are helping students earn valuable credentials, explore career options, and gain skills that are valued by employers. Many of these students are graduating high school with the ability to enter the workforce immediately, while others are continuing their education with a significant head start. Regardless of the path they choose, they are leaving high school with a stronger foundation for future success while helping to build the skilled workforce our communities will depend on for years to come.”

23 associate degrees, which typically require two years of college study to complete, were awarded to Dual Enrolled students, along with 11 technical diplomas, 9 certificates of general studies, 147 certificates of technical studies and 210 career and technical certificates.

Two recently established programs were celebrated during the ceremony, including a partnership with the Office of Juvenile Justice, designed to give local youth a second chance for meaningful employment, and the Environmental Services Technician workforce training program, designed to prepare individuals with exceptionalities for vital careers in sanitation, infection control, and environmental health services. David Swindle, ISSA Director of Education, flew in to speak during the ceremony, citing his pride in the success of the Environmental Services Technician program and previewing plans to model the program across the country.

The Soaring Pelican Award, honoring a determined student who truly goes above and beyond—someone who fully embraces the Nunez community, makes a positive impact, and demonstrates an unwavering commitment to success, was presented to Charlotte Hollier of Chalmette High School by her professor, Jacqueline Richard, Coastal Studies & GIS Technology Program Chair and Associate Professor of Geology.

Pictures from the Awards Ceremony can be seen on the Nunez Facebook page.

Credentials were awarded to the following students:

 

BELLE CHASSE HIGH SCHOOL

Warren Desierto

Blaise Galmiche

Drake Illg

 

BONNABEL HIGH SCHOOL

Reynaldo Facundo

Harlym Henderson

Emma Howard

Qirat Maki

David Martins

Valentina Melgar

Eric Ramirez-Pacheco

Kaylee Rodas

Eduardo Salazar

 

CHALMETTE HIGH SCHOOL

Tyler Adams

Sam Ainsworth

Alissa Aldridge

Khyai Alexis

Jaxson Allnet

Sana Al-Soufi

Lander Alvarado Garcia

Damari Anderson

Gregory Arnolie

Brennin Assavedo

Aziya Austin

Mason Bacques

Trent Baggese

Braylin Banks

Unity Banks

Ethan Barnes

Emaleigh Bergeron

Destini Borne

Katelyn Bostic

Ervin Brooks

Kaydin Brown

Angel Bryan

John Carl Cagandahan

Hunter Calato

Loghan Campbell

Kayleigh Carbajal

Trevian Carter

Haleen Cazaubon

Kemyrie Collins

Kayden David

Travis David

Destinie Davis

Jaiylah Davis

Navaeh Delone

Ethan Deselles

Gavin Estopinal

Christina Etienne

Marianne Funez Rodrigues

Britany Galeano Ramirez

Jose Garcia

Tahj Gardner

Anders Georgusis

Kaylee Gerg

Jace Gonzales

Tayde Gonzales Chavez

Journey Green

Raegan Green

Abigail Groby

Dylan Hammothe

Addison Hartley

Tyler Hartmann

Gage Hebert

Gunnar Hendershot

Lia Henry

Kaylie Hiers

Jordan Hill

Mi`Kiah Hill

Charlotte Hollier

Jacob Howell

Sa`Maj` Jourdan

Alina Kang

Aden Koepp

Justin Lam

Jace Landry

Jerome Lang

Kailyn Laylle

Noah Legendre

Zander Lepine

Jacob Lystra

Mariah Major

Marissa Martin

Ameera Mcdaniels

Selvyn Mejia Pacay

Carlos Mendoza

Brennan Menesses

Christopher Miller

Moinuddin Mohammed

Christopher Mondy

Noah Moran

Jacie Mosley

Nina Nelson

Semaj Nelson

Bailee Payne

Tapanga Penney

Emily Perez Ucles

Courtney Perry

Thao Phan

Kendra Picot

Hailey Pilet

Malia Pleasant

Caden Ponthieux

Mohammed Rabee

Logan Ragan

Bella Ramirez

Lionel Rayford

Seren Reis

Bradyn Rhoden

Alex Ricouard

Wyatt Ricouard

Jared Rivas

Jason Roberts

Steve Roberts

Amelia Robin

Nathaniel Robin

Kane Roche

Jenelle Rotunda

Chloe Roussel

Lorenzo Ruiz

Oday Samad

Joselin Sanchez

Landon Sanchez

Brei Seibert

Briah Smallwood

Kye Smith

Mollie Sparnecht

Kennedi Stewart

Michael Stout

Jazlyn Sylve

Jordyn Sylve

Jonieya Sylvester

Martin Sylvester

Samanta Tellez Ramirez

Averi Treuil

Kaiya Trowbridge

Jace Tucker

Chloe` Vaccarella

Sean Vicknair

Jackeline Villatoro

Arieonna Walker

Adreyona Wallace

Kalyn Wallace

Peyton Washington

Sophia Wehrlin

Talon Westberry

Caden White

Jayden White

Jimmie White

Jada Wilson

Tia Wilson

Ricky Wuertz

Evan Ye

Jace Zornes

 

           

CUILLIER CAREER CENTER

Christian Andrews

Baraah Aoun

Nyjae Barnes

Keveion Bennett

Destiny Beverly

Nathen Borge

Kerrick Bradley

Zane Broussard

Trucal Brown

Conan Buchanan

I`Jana Burch

Kenneth Calvin

Alexis Casado

Jorge Castaneda

Devion Clofer

Zaire Collins

Tommy Conaway

Troydell Davis

Trinity Dossman

Gunnar Dupre

Alexander Eley

Emanuel Espiritusanto

Lawvonta Francois

Jose Garcia

Myrelle Havard

Ein Hensley

Alyson Huitron

Rashade Jackson

Asma Jebreel

Brennan Jiles

Emilie Joachin

Emma Joachin

Andrew Johnson

Roscoe Jones

Jakob Long-Franco

Mario Matthews

Jeremiah Murphy

Noemy Nedwell

Amanda Nguyen

Francis Nguyen

Kathleen Nguyen

Shaquell Nickerson

Layla Norman

Matt Perez

Alicia Phan

Landen Pizani

Alex Prestenbach

Angie Ramos

Ethan Ramos

Aiden Roussell

Shi Ruffin

Raheim Sims

Vontre Vail

Isabella Vedros

Danae' Williams

Lajya Williams

Frank Wricks

Carlos Zaragoza

 

FREDERICK DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL

Gia Allen

Jarell Belton

Aja Brown

Caden Jupiter

Durand Louis

Eriyona Mccoy

Johri’Yan Phillips

Trevonne Smith

 

JOHN EHRET HIGH SCHOOL

Rayleigh Albritton

Azaviya Ebersole

Alonzo Edwards

Landon Gonzalez

Sylvain Louis-Jeune

Laila Marchand

Dan Nguyen

Aaliyah Robinson

Victoria Scott

Unique Shelvin

Da'Yana Shoulder

Chanel Toefield

Harmony Washington

Derek Weber

Rylee Weckesser

 

HOMESCHOOL

Alexandra Cruz Avalos

Danjanae Johnson

Hailey Landwehr

Paris Menesses

Jaylyn Price

 

THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

Chloe Nero

 

JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL

Tra'Vean Brown

Ronald Cash

Jahleel Doyle

Devin Duplessis

Tyrranae Echols

Danara Harvey

Yaphette Hunter

Kentswan Journee

Ronnell Peterson

Dameon Shoffner

Keimora Sonnier

 

PHOENIX HIGH SCHOOL

C'onte Alexis

Christin Bailey

Nakiya Barthelemow

Mercedes Bartholomew

Stevi Demolle

Javyn Encalade

Jaden Harvey

Landon Leonard

Eugene Miller

Kacee Miller

Jazlyn Morton

Kennady Thomas

Se'Maj Williams

Tayden Williams

Joseph Yanez Orellana

 

RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

Kaela Massey

 

RIVERSIDE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

Darion Braud

Dante Breaux

Baylor Bustamento

Cooper Frank

Robert Hazell

Rowen Koelemay

Shane McDonald

Luke Moore

Derrick Renshaw

Cameron Stewart

 

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Quintin Bauman

Tahla Toledano

Dasia Williams

 

SOUTH PLAQUEMINES HIGH SCHOOL

George Reno

 

WARREN EASTON HIGH SCHOOL

Diamond Avery

Nyla Bell

Kennedy Belton

Chenee Bolden

Malia Bourgeois

Tamia Collins

Emari Crayton

Destiny Davis

Mariyah Ebbs

Zyria Frazier

Kirsten Givens

Jonda Hines

Malika Hudson

Lilly Johnson

Cione McDow

Brooke Newman

Maya Peterson

Tierra Phillips

Dshaun Risin

Laila Robinson

Dammiel Sergent

Asmerelda Smith

Heavenly Trosclair

Derrion Walker

Nayriah Westerfield

Myron Wilhike

Tierra Wingard