Lea Leone
Hey y’all!
I’m a New Orleans native and student of Louisiana State University. This semester I plan to apply to the Manship School of Mass Communications. I want to major in public relations and minor in visual communications. I am ardently passionate about social media marketing, graphic design and new media. After I graduate from college, I plan to apply to Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics North America. It’s a mouthful, I know. Someday want to move to Vancouver to work in social media marketing, brand communications, or public relations.
Madeline Freret
My name is Madeline Freret. I’m a full-time student at Louisiana State University and a part-time mermaid. Okay so that last part is fake, but it IS how the name mermadz came about.
My life isn’t glamorous or even all that interesting. But it is pretty funny sometimes. One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is to laugh at yourself and search for the joy in every situation.
Although I am young, I’ve learned a few things about myself during my 19 trips around the sun. They are:
Family is everything.
Laughter is essential.
Cats are awesome.
Driving with the windows down on a sunny day can cure any bad mood.
I am in love with New York City.
Apple pie is my favorite dessert.
It’s the little things that matter most.
This blog is dedicated to school projects (currently) but I hope to transform it into a lifestyle blog where I can share my life experiences, my opinions, my thoughts and my dreams.
That’s all for now, folks.
XOXO – Mermadz
Breanna Smith
I’m a sophomore at LSU studying Journalism and a drive-thru bartender at a small daiquiri shop in Denham Springs. I love to cook (and eat) and spend as much time with my family as possible. I’m particularly interested in investigative journalism, specifically in education and local government. But I am also passionate about writing profile pieces and memoirs because I think there is a great benefit in the sharing of one’s life experiences. My dream job is to write memoir and profile pieces for a magazine or to write investigative pieces on local education for a local news organization. My favorite part about journalism is getting “behind the scenes” and asking the tough questions.
Allan “Trey” Joseph Couvillion
Allan “Trey” Joseph Couvillion is a Mass Communication major at the Louisiana State University. Trey currently works as a leasing agent at The Woodlands of Baton Rouge and is an intern at WBRZ News Channel 2. Trey has had experience as a sideline reporter for WGNO’s Friday Night Football, announcer for the state championship St. Paul’s soccer team, and writer for thepaperwolf.com.
Madison Martin
My name is Madison Martin, and I’m currently attending Louisiana State University for my bachelor’s degree. I am studying Digital Advertising and so far, am loving it. I hope to go into the big world of marketing. Along with this, I also consider myself to be an artist and spend a lot of my leisure time drawing or painting. On my website you’ll find my professional portfolio along with occasional updates with my casual artwork.
Jo Johnson
Hello there, my name is Jo Johnson. I am a student studying Mass Communications at LSU. I also am a co-owner of a sports & entertainment management company called Hero Management Group. After graduating from the Manship School at LSU I plan to attend graduate school to get a master’s degree in sports management. I love my life, my family and my friends. My ultimate goal is to be successful and make them proud.
Taylor Hickman
I’m a freshman majoring in mass communication. I’m from New Orleans, but after Hurricane Katrina I lived in Indiana for five years. I moved back to Nola in 2010. I have worked for most of my teen years to save up for college. I now work as a server at the Chimes on Highland. I’m a huge Harry Potter fan and I love to read. My friends and family are very close to my heart. In my free time I enjoy playing tennis and cooking. I love New Orleans and the culture that consumes the city. I love planning and writing lists. My concentration is public relations.
Brennen Normand
I’m Brennen Normand, a freshman at Louisiana State University. I am a Mass Communications major with a passion for writing and broadcasting about what I love. Broadcast has been my dream since I was a child and attending LSU was always the first step in my plan. I love the outdoors and one day plan on being able to show off what I love on camera with my own television show.
Kara St.Cyr
My name is Kara St.Cyr and I am 19 years old. I am currently a sophomore at Louisiana State University with a concentration in broadcast journalism. In the future I hope I can use my degree to report for a (large or small) broadcast corporation on the advances in medical breakthroughs as well as small tips to improve the public’s medical literacy. Currently I work for WBRZ Channel 2 where I am learning to edit, film, as well as organize a news cast.
Grace Romero
20 years old, Honduran, currently residing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I’m working on my B.A in Public Relations, with a minor in French at Louisiana State University.
I have experience in the communications field because I did theater and journalism for 5 years in Honduras. I volunteered with the Red Cross and I was part of the National Volleyball Team for my country.
I’m multilingual also and love to travel.
Lily Aguillard
I am a journalism student at Louisiana State University. Though my major is journalism, I also have a strong interest in digital branding as well.
Josh Babin
I am a proud Louisianian from the city of Baton Rouge, attending Louisiana State University and majoring Public Relations.
Bonibelle Madina
Hello there! My name is Boni and I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Digital Advertising at Louisiana State University. I consider myself as a “bridge” connecting what starts off as a plain idea into a creative reality. My dream career lies in the fields of marketing and advertising, and I am taking every initiative I can to make it there. I love painting and volunteering in my free time. Feel free to peruse through my portfolio to sample some of my recent work from classwork assignments.
Lauren Kennedy
Hi, my name is Lauren Kennedy and I am currently a student at LSU majoring in Mass Communications with a focus in PR. From this course I expect to learn how visual media affects the way consumers see things. Such as how commercials influence why we buy certain products. This course will benefit me and my goals by helping me to understand what things people look for when they want to buy something and help me understand how to communicate that visually. I am from Prairieville, Louisiana. My major is Public Relations. I want to be successful in school and after graduation. I haven’t completely made up my mind as to what I want to do after graduation. I enjoy hanging out with my friends and traveling to new places. I am very interested in the pop culture and fashion aspect of media. Such as keeping up with celebrity news and watching red carpets of award shows. I’m looking forward to this class and hope I learn a lot.
Sunny Noelle Didier
Hi friends! My name is Sunny Noelle Didier. I am short, blonde, and hopelessly optimistic. I am a sophomore at Louisiana State University majoring in Mass Communication with a concentration in Public Relations and minoring in English. In my spare time, I love to write, hang out with friends, work as a hostess in a fine dining restaurant, spend time with family, and simply enjoy the “sunny” side of life. I hope that my website inspires you to always look at the bright side, because in the end, the bright side is what will motivate you to become your best self.
Abigail Hollingsworth
Louisiana State University student. Mass Communication, print journalism major, history minor. An avid Harry Potter and Musical Theatre lover. Just trying my best to get by.
Glen West
I am a mass com declared major so its in the curriculum but sound fascinating to learn about. I am from New Orleans and one day hope to be able to land a job at a newspaper or broadcasting company. My dream job would be to talk about sports all day. I enjoy playing basketball and golf and enjoy watching all kinds of sporting events. This year I have also become more familiar with politics due to the upcoming election and this being the first time I can vote. I’m looking forward to the start of this class as it puts me one step closer to my goal.
As visual folks, of course, a mandatory classroom group picture with bad lighting that makes everyone look shabby…
