Barbara Tardo Endowed Scholarship in Sculpture
The scholarship was established in honor of Barbara, Class of ‘60, by her colleagues,
close friends, and former students. Barbara was a beloved art professor and the
first graduate of the university’s art department. She retired after spending 35
years sharing her unique gifts, talents and knowledge with aspiring young artists.
and among the first graduates of Southeastern’s Visual Arts Department.
Chad Tate Endowed Scholarship in Management
At the recommendation of Smitty’s Supply, Inc. Board Dr. Joe Miller, Smitty’s established
this scholarship in honor of Smitty’s President and Southeastern class of 1999 Chad
Tate. It provides tuition assistance to a student majoring in Management.
Dean Ellienne Tate Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Dr. Tate is Professor Emeritus and Dean Emeritus of Nursing at Southeastern. She received
her B.S. from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, her M.S. from the University
of Maryland, and her Ed.D. at Louisiana State University. She devoted her career to
educating nurses for over thirty years. Her colleagues established the scholarship
in her honor upon her retirement in 1998. The scholarship supports a student majoring
in Nursing
Thomas H. Tedder, Jr. Endowed Scholarship in Education & Human Development
The scholarship was established by Cameron and Marcia Barr to honor the legacy of
education of Dr. Tedder. He was professor Emeritus of Education at Southeastern and
founder of the Louisiana Council of Professors of Educational Administration. has
been established to provide financial aid to a Southeastern Student majoring in Education.
The scholarship benefits a student majoring in Education.
John Philip Templet Endowed Scholarship
John Philip Templet first came to Southeastern in 2005 as a member of the McNeese
football team after Hurricane Rita devastated the McNeese campus and the McNeese team
came to Southeastern to practice for a short time. In 2006, John transferred to
Southeastern to pursue a degree in kinesiology. He became involved in department
activities and traveling to campus early one rainy morning was involved in an automobile
accident. The family and friends of John established the scholarship to perpetuate
his memory and the good memories of Southeastern by providing scholarship to support
future Southeastern kinesiology majors.
Andre and Annette Theriot Program Endowment for Columbia Theatre
The endowment is to support entertaining and engaging arts programming for the enjoyment
of Hammond citizens and the surrounding communities.
Harvey A. Theriot, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Harvey Theriot ‘58 was a multi-sport Southeastern athlete who later became an Assistant
Professor in Kinesiology at Southeastern. Harvey had an indelible impact on his
students and colleagues. His widow, Dr. Billie Jean Theriot ‘62, ‘74, a longtime principal
of Loranger High School established the scholarship along with family, dear friends
and colleagues, in his memory and it supports a Southeastern student in a discipline
of Kinesiology and Health Studies .
Coach Andy Thiel Endowed Scholarship in Track
The scholarship was established by Ron Anderson ‘93 and other friends and former athletes
to honor former Southeastern Track Coach, Andy Theil. The scholarship benefits a
student participating in intercollegiate Track.
Allen and Jeannette Thomason Endowed Scholarship in Construction
Jeannette Thomason established this scholarship for a Southeastern student who is
at least a sophomore and pursuing a degree in the College of Education.
Allen and Jeannette Thomason Endowed Scholarship in Education
Jeannette Thomason established this scholarship for a Southeastern student who is
at least a sophomore and pursuing a degree in the Construction Engineering Technology
Concentration.
Jason Thompson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The scholarship was established by the fraternity brothers, family and friends of
Jason Thompson ‘04 with a goal of creating a lasting and meaningful legacy for Jason.
Created in his memory, the scholarship benefits a member of the Sigma Tau Epsilon
fraternity.
Sarah Kay Thornhill Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
The scholarship was established by her husband, John W. Thornhill and colleagues,
friends and family at the time of her passing. Kay was a long-term faculty member
and administrator of the Southeastern School of Nursing. She was considered a visionary,
realizing that advanced education for nurses would improve patient care and advance
the profession. She received the Department Head and Professor Emeritus status posthumously.
The scholarship supports a student majoring in Nursing.
Julien A. and Doris Evelyn Waller Tillery Endowed Scholarship
The scholarship was established by their children, Faye ‘67, Robert and Carlton.
Julien and Doris Tillery were both graduates of the class of 1940. Doris was involved
in many campus organizations and graduated in Business Administration. The scholarship
will provide financial support for a student in the College of Business.
Gladney Jack and Maud Hood Tinsley Endowed Scholarship
The scholarship was established by alumni who attended the University at the time
Dr. Tinsley was President. Dr. Tinsley was University President from 1945-1951 and
is remembered for his dynamic personality and efforts to guide Southeastern through
post-WWII physical and academic growth. the scholarship benefits a Southeastern student
exhibiting need.
Audrey and Nicholas Tournillon Endowed Scholarship in Business
The scholarship was established by Nick Tournillon ‘59. Nick is a Business Administration
graduate with a long career in investments. He is a long standing member of the Southeastern
Foundation Board of Directors. The scholarship provides financial assistance to a
student who has a background in Economics and/or Finance pursuing an MBA.
Trapp Family Endowed Scholarships
Fred Trapp ’50 ‘71 served in the Navy during WWII before coming to Southeaster on
the GI Bill. Fred became the Student Body President while majoring in Business, later
getting an MBA. After graduation, he met Belle, a Southeastern cheerleader and they
married. Fred took a job with Shell Norco and years later he became Property Manager
and then Head of Maintenance at Southeastern until his retirement in 1984. Fred, a
past President of the Alumni Association and Nell raised 5 children at Southeastern.
Over the years, Fred endowed 5 scholarships in various disciplines supporting students
in Communication and Science Disorders, Education, the Honors program, Football, and
for Fifth Year Aid for a student athlete.
Joyce Travis Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics
The scholarship was established by colleagues and friends to honor the former Assistant
Professor of Mathematics who served at Southeastern for over 30 years. She also taught
advanced math at Oak Forest Academy. The scholarship provides assistance to a student
majoring in Mathematics.
Dr. William L. Travis Memorial Scholarship in Nursing
The scholarship was established in Dr. Travis’s memory by the Tangipahoa Medical Society
and Dr. Travis’s wife, Clair Lee Travis Miranne following his untimely passing.
The scholarship provides support to a student majoring in Nursing at Southeastern.
The Mitchell & Marilyn Trepagnier Endowed Scholarship in the Sciences
The scholarship was established by Chris M. Trepagnier, John M. Trepagnier, and Adree
T. Trepagnier. It recognizes their parents to honor the contributions they made to
their success. The scholarship supports students from the River Parishes majoring
in math, chemistry, physics,biology or science.
Denise Tullier-Holly Endowed Scholarship in Art Education
The scholarship was established by Denise Tullier-Holly’s husband, Michael Holly,
to recognize Denise ‘01 as the 2007 Elementary Art Educator of the Year. Denise was
the art teacher at Southeastern Lab School and actively involved in the National Art
Education Association. The scholarship provides financial aid to a student majoring
in Art Education.
Turner Industries Endowed Scholarship in Industrial and Engineering Technology
Turner Industries is a family owned company that builds, maintains and services the
nation’s heavy industrial sector by supporting the companies that produce fuel, energy,
and products essential to modern life with four divisions: Construction; Maintenance
and Turnarounds; Fabrication; and Equipment and Specialty Services. The scholarship
supports and Industrial or engineering technology student.
Malissa Turner Endowed Scholarship in Physical Education
Malissa Turner taught phyiscal education at the University for 27 years and retired
in 1996. She established this scholarship to continue helping students enrolled in
the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies’ Health and Physical Education K-12
Teacher Education program.
Daniel Andrew Twigg Endowed Scholarship in Humanities
Daniel Twigg (1976-2017) received his Bachelor’s degrees in English and History from
Southeastern in 2004. He relocated to Virginia and worked there until his passing.
His family and friends endowed a scholarship in his memory to assist a student majoring
in the Humanities at Southeastern.
G.F and Peggy Tycer Endowed Scholarship
The scholarship for a graduate of any Hammond high school was established by their
children, Dwain , Larry and Linda Tycer Whitaker. GF and Peggy were the founders
and owners of Tycer Ready Mix. They also farmed pecans and enjoyed making jelly, candy
and pralines. Mr. Tycer was a member of the Masonic Livingston Lodge 160 and former
board member of the Lallie Kemp Foundation, Community State Bank and Hancock Bank.
