College Announcements 5.4.18

​We are excited to celebrate members of the Episcopal Class of 2018 as they make their college enrollment decisions.

Terrance Augustus
Louisiana State University
Major: Business/Finance
Fun Fact: Terrance chose LSU because of its proximity to home.  When asked what advice he would offer to juniors who are just beginning to consider their college options he had this to say: “Don’t rush into it.  You have plenty of time to decide.”

Grant Bergeron
Louisiana State University
Major: Construction Management with a minor in Business
Fun Fact: A sportsman at heart, Grant says he chose LSU because he wanted to stay in Louisiana.  He has attended Episcopal since the ninth grade and says he found the school to be a welcoming environment.

​Morgan Bernard
Louisiana State University – Honors College
Major: Biology
Fun Fact: In addition to studying biology, Morgan may also minor in French.  She is the current Episcopal French Club president and the Chief Editor of Troubadour.  When asked what advice she has for students entering the college decision process, Morgan had this to say: “Go with what feels right.  Trust your gut instinct.”

​William Bodron, National Merit Finalist
University of Kentucky – Honors Program
Major: Physics and/or Computer Science
Fun Fact:  William likens a physics problem to a puzzle.  He says he enjoys working out the answer.  He has also enjoyed his time as a programmer for the KnightVision robotics team and hopes to continue robotics in college.  

Cole Carmouche
Louisiana State University
Major: Undecided
Fun Fact: Cole has attended Episcopal since the sixth grade.  When he thinks of his time on Woodland Ridge, he says he’ll most remember his friends and the great times they had together.  During his senior year, Cole was awarded the Episcopal Coaches Award and the Episcopal Captain Award for football.

Caroline Crawford
Louisiana State University – Honors College
Major: Economics and Finance
Fun Fact: A born planner, Caroline’s goals include graduate school and becoming a financial advisor.  She advises students just entering the college decision process to make a list of what they want to do and match that to the colleges they are considering.

Mary Caroline Dansky
Louisiana State University
Major: Interior Design
Fun Fact: With a mother who is an architect and a father who is a contractor, Mary Caroline wanted to work in a similar field, which led her to interior design.  She chose LSU because of the opportunity it affords to live away from home without being too far away from home.  

Caden Dickinson
Rhodes College
Major: Biology
Fun Fact: Caden says he chose Rhodes College because of the opportunity to play the sports he loves while receiving a fantastic education. He says he’ll always remember the sense of community and family at Episcopal. Caden received the WBRZ Fans Choice Award in football and was an Episcopal Athlete of the Year Nominee his senior year.

Cameron Dumas
Loyola University – New Orleans
Major: Business with a minor in Marketing
Fun Fact: Cam looks forward to continuing his basketball career at Loyola and says he’s ready to take on the challenge of being a college athlete.  He says he’s grateful for everything the Episcopal coaches and teachers have done for him during his time on campus.  Cam is the first Episcopal athlete to receive All State Honors in both basketball and football.  Cam was named an Episcopal Athlete of the Year Nominee his senior year.

Noah Dupree
Burk Baker School of Real Estate
Major: Real Estate
Fun Fact: Real estate is a family affair for Noah as his family owns KDK Realty.  Noah hopes to continue that family tradition.  He says his fondest memory of his time at Episcopal will be the state basketball championship run the boys’ team had during his senior year.  Noah was awarded the Episcopal Coaches Award for basketball that same year.

Evan Fallin
University of Tennessee
Major: Finance
Fun Fact: Evan has always been interested in the world of finance.  He chose Tennessee because of the school’s business school and his love of Knoxville.

​Rohit Gondi, National Merit Commended Scholar
Louisiana State University – Honors College
Major: Engineering
Fun Fact: Rohit has been an integral member of the KnightVision robotics team throughout his time at Episcopal.

​William Kennedy
Ohio Wesleyan University
Major: Undecided, but will likely pursue a science-focused degree
Fun Fact: William says working with the Episcopal college counseling team really helped him discover new, post-graduation options.  In fact, he had not even considered Ohio Wesleyan until his counselor recommended the school.  After a visit to the campus, William knew it was the school for him.

Mallory King
Louisiana State University
Major: Business
Fun Fact:  LSU has always been a part of Mallory’s life and she’s always known it was the school for her.  She says at Episcopal she has made lifelong friends that she will never forget.

Ethan Lawson
University of Mississippi
Major: Business
Fun Fact: Ole Miss was a fitting choice for Ethan as several family members have also attended the school.  During his senior year, Ethan was a member of the boys’ golf team that won third place overall in the state championship tournament.  That same year, he was awarded the Episcopal Basketball Most Improved Player Award and was a member of the State Runner Up basketball team.

Preston LeJeune
Louisiana State University
Major: Kinesiology
Fun Fact: Preston chose LSU because he wanted to remain close to home.  After six years at Episcopal he says the friendships he has formed are what he’ll miss the most.

Chima Mbagwu, National Merit Finalist
Harvard University
Major: Neurobiology
Fun Fact: Chima has had an interest in science since taking chemistry in his sophomore year.  During his time at Episcopal, Chima has been an integral member of the boys’ soccer team.  He was named to the All-Metro Team and 1st Team All District his senior year. In addition, he was an Episcopal Athlete of the Year Nominee.

Emily Mendoza
Louisiana State University
Major: Interior Design
Fun Fact: LSU was always the top school choice for Emily.  She says she is grateful to her coaches and teachers for everything they have done for her during her time at Episcopal.  During her senior year, Emily was awarded the Episcopal Defensive MVP Award for volleyball and was a member of the 2018 softball team claiming the title of District Champions.  

​Lenny Nguyen
University of Washington
Major: Business Administration
Fun Fact: Lenny has an entrepreneurial spirit.  He chose University of Washington because he felt that Seattle fit him in many ways. In his time at Episcopal, Lenny has been a member of Mu Alpha Theta and has participated in Literary Rally.

​Mary Emerson Owen
Birmingham Southern College – Honors Program
Major: Undecided
Fun Fact: Birmingham Southern was actually one of the last colleges Mary Emerson visited when making her enrollment decision.  She says she chose the school after talking to the amazing students and faculty and after learning more about the opportunities the school offers.

Logan Robertson
Louisiana State University – Honors College
Major: Computer Engineering
Fun Fact: Logan says he chose LSU because he felt at home on the campus.  After playing soccer for the past 13 years, he says his fondest memory of Episcopal will be the 2016 soccer state championships when the team was the State Runner Up.  Logan received All Metro soccer honors his senior year.

Cali Sabolik
University of South Florida – Honors College
Major: Nursing with a minor in Theater
Fun Fact: Cali realized during her sophomore year of high school that she wanted to be a nurse practitioner.  She eventually chose the University of South Florida because of the healthcare opportunities available in the area.  Cali says Episcopal has meant everything to her during her time on campus.  She says the support she has received has helped her on her path to success.

​Mason Sheely
Louisiana State University
Major: Marine Biology
Fun Fact: With a love of water and research, Mason has wanted to be a marine biologist for as long as he can remember.  He chose LSU because of the school’s proximity to home.  Mason, an Episcopal tennis player, says the sport is something he may continue in college.

Lura Stabiler
Louisiana State University
Major: Mass Communication
Fun Fact: Lura chose her field of study because of the versatility it offers in regards to career choices.  Having grown up in Baton Rouge, Lura always wanted to attend LSU.

Ngan Tran
Boston College
Major: Communications and Marketing
Fun Fact: Boston College was always a school on Ngan’s short list.  In fact, the school was actually the first college to accept her during her application process.  At Episcopal she has been the yearbook editor and a member of select choir and the mock trial team.

Kaci Wilson
Louisiana State University
Major: Clinical Psychology with minors in Creative Writing and Spanish
Fun Fact: Kaci says she feels like Episcopal has provided her with a great education.  During her time here, Kaci has committed herself to community service.  Her senior year she was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award in recognition of her efforts, which traditionally included 100+ hours of service a year.  Kaci hopes to one day serve in the Peace Corps to continue that focus.