Seventeen graduates received recognition for the academic achievement while working toward their degrees at LSU Eunice’s fall commencement Friday. The honor students are pictured with, left, Dr. Rene Robichaux, vice chancellor for academic affairs, Mary Werner, member of the LSU Board of Supervisors, and, right, Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, Louisiana’s commissioner of higher education and Dr. William Crowe, interim chancellor of LSU Eunice. The honor graduates, front from left, are Katlyn Joubert of Eunice, magna cum laude; Hali Douget of Mamou, magna cum laude; Anna Lejeune of Eunice, magna cum laude; Brooke Thompson of Crowley, magna cum laude, Coby Naquin of Basile, summa cum laude; Xiaoqing Yan of Lafayette, summa cum laude; Jenna Dupre of Iota, magna cum laude; and Caroline Brignac of Washington, magna cum laude. Standing on the back row, from left, are Elizabeth Sonnier of Rayne, magna cum laude; Jenci Trahan of Breux Bridge, magna cum laude; Benjamin Vidrine of Ville Platte, magna cum laude and Christian Morgan of Rayne, summa cum laude. Magna Cum Laude graduates have earned a grade-point average between 3.5 and 3.79, while Summa Cum Laude graduates, students who earn a grade-point average of 3.8 to 4.0. (Submitted photo)