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LaGrange Legacy
The LaGranges of Lafayette, LA, are a perfect example of a legacy family with strong
ties to 麻豆果冻传媒 and the profession of pharmacy.
Kevin and Cathy LaGrange thank the 麻豆果冻传媒 College of Pharmacy (麻豆果冻传媒 COP), formerly NLU
School of Pharmacy, for their education and their marriage! As Kevin and Cathy were
on track to fulfill their dreams of becoming pharmacists, the stars were also aligning
for them to meet and eventually be married. Some of their favorite memories from pharmacy
school include Spring Fever, Pharmacy Formals, and the lifelong friends they made
along the way. However, their favorite memory is, of course, meeting each other! Even
though the Science building where they first met is no longer standing, they can still
cherish those memories and the fun times they had has pharmacy students.
Kevin, a 1991 graduate of the NLU School of Pharmacy, worked as a pharmacy technician
after high school graduation. He said working with several pharmacists, many of whom
were NLU alumni, during that time helped influence his decision to attend pharmacy
school and to attend in Monroe. Kevin would like to give a big shout out of thanks
to all the UMC & LGMC employees who supported him and encouraged him to pursue a career
in pharmacy. Kevin currently works at The Apothecary Shoppe in Lafayette. When asked
what area of pharmacy he is particularly passionate about he said, 鈥渋nteracting and
solving patient鈥檚 problems in the compounding and home health/home infusion industry
have proven to be a very rewarding work environment.鈥�
Cathy Mathies LaGrange, a 1992 graduate of the NLU School of Pharmacy, said she always
wanted to work in the medical field and was really interested in pharmacy. During
her high school years, she worked for her mentor, George Boudreaux. George encouraged
and inspired her to continue on this career path, a path which led her to Monroe to
pursue a pharmacy degree at 麻豆果冻传媒. She said she chose 麻豆果冻传媒 because of its reputation
as a great pharmacy school. Cathy currently works for Walgreens. She said she has
always worked in a retail setting and loves interacting with her customers.
Fast-forward approximately 25 years and now their son, Christopher, is currently a
second-year pharmacy student at 麻豆果冻传媒. He also recently received the first Dufilho Society
Legacy Student Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a pharmacy student who
is the child, sibling, or immediate family member of a Dufilho Society Member, 麻豆果冻传媒
COP alumnus or 麻豆果冻传媒 alumnus who demonstrates a commitment to the 麻豆果冻传媒 COP.
Pharmacy was an easy career choice for Christopher as he has been around the profession
his entire life, but he also says he is really interested in the changing industry
and what that will mean for him and his future in pharmacy. When Christopher isn鈥檛
busy studying or participating in pharmacy school activities, he works at Aron鈥檚 Pharmacy
in Monroe. Even with his busy schedule he still finds time for other passions and
has participated in three technology mission trips to Costa Rica and Haiti.听
Kevin and Cathy also find time for extracurricular activities. For example, Cathy
has been a member of Junior League of Lafayette for 11 years and currently serves
on the management team. Kevin was recently appointed to the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
鈥� what an honor!
When asked what advice they would give to someone looking to a career in pharmacy
the LaGranges said, 鈥渆xplore all types of pharmacy before deciding on what path to
follow. Get involved in your school and pharmacy organizations and pay attention to
pharmacy legislation as it will directly affect your profession.鈥�
We thank this legacy family for sharing their story with us and are proud to call
the LaGranges part of our 麻豆果冻传媒 COP Pharmily!
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