News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu     www.selu.edu/news Contact: Angey Saucier Date: 10/30/02   click on image for high resolution photo Members of the Beau Court for Southeastern Louisiana University 2002 Homecoming festivities are, from left, seated, Jason Mapp of Gonzales, Christopher W. Kidwell of Mandeville, Bryan E. Bradshaw of Marrero, Jason Latiolais of Independence; standing, Drerrick D. Barnes of Greensburg, and Jason Lawrence Milton of Kenner. Not pictured is Chip Bunch of Clinton. The king of the Beau Court will be announced at the Homecoming basketball game on Saturday, November 9. SLU ANNOUNCES 2002 HOMECOMING BEAU COURT       HAMMOND -- Fourteen Southeastern Louisiana University students have been chosen as members of the 2002 Homecoming beau court. The seven men, along with the seven women on the queen’s court, will reign over Homecoming festivities November 4-9.       Chosen as members of the beau court are seniors Drerrick D. Barnes of Greensburg, Chip Bunch of Clinton, Jason Mapp of Gonzales, Jason Lawrence Milton of Kenner, junior Christopher W. Kidwell of Mandeville and sophomores Bryan E. Bradshaw of Marrero and Jason Latiolais of Independence.       The 2002 Homecoming beau and queen, the top vote-getters in the recent campus election, will be announced at halftime of the Homecoming basketball game when the Lions take on the Spirit Express at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 9 at the University Center.       The court will also participate in Homecoming festivities such as Gumbo Ya Ya, Tons of Fun Food Drive, and the bonfire. On Homecoming Day, the court will ride in the 11 a.m. parade through downtown Hammond and will attend the free pre-game jambalaya picnic at the University Center.       Barnes, an English and communications major and youth minister, is the son of Charles and Glind Barnes. He is beau and president of the Southeastern Gospel Choir, and is a member of the Broadcasting Society and debate team. He also serves on the Student Government Association as a senator.        Bradshaw, a psychology major, is beau of the sophomore class. The son of Edward R. Bradshaw, he is a recipient of the Excel Scholarship. He is a member of the Student Government Association, in which he was in the first class of the organization’s Roomie Aides, a freshman leadership program. Bradshaw is also a member of Circle K, Excel, and Gamma Beta Phi national honor and service society.       Bunch, a social work major, is the son of Dorman and Cely Bunch and beau of the rugby team. He is a corporal in the United States Marine Corps and owner of Feliciana Amusements, LLC.       Kidwell is a psychology major and is the son of Donald and Cathy Kidwell. He is beau of Alpha Sigma Tau sorority. He is a new member educator for Theta Chi Fraternity and a Roomie Aide coordinator for the Student Government Association. He is also a member of Gamma Beta Phi national honor and service society and Psi Chi National Honor Society. He was a 2002 orientation leader and participated in America Reads Week as Dr. Seuss’s “Cat in the Hat,” entertaining and educating area children.       Latiolais, the son of Donny and Pat Latiolais, is an electrical engineering major and is beau of the Student Government Association. He is a member of SGA, Gamma Beta Phi national honor and service society, and Immanuel Baptist Church. Latiolais currently works for the Global Wildlife Center in Folsom.       Mapp, the son of Martin and Tara Mapp, is a kinesiology major and beau of the Lionettes. He has been a Rugby Club member and captain for five years and was a member of last year’s homecoming court.       Milton, beau of the senior class, is majoring in nursing. He is the son of Audrey Milton. He is a senator for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and the Nehemiah Lodge #72 Masonic Order.        For additional information about Southeastern Homecoming events, contact the Alumni Association at 985-549-2150 or 1-800-SLU-ALUM. Return to News Releases