ALEXANDRIA — Holly Elizabeth Yates McDaniel recently graduated from LSU at Alexandria. She recieved a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She also earned a minor in early childhood.

She graudated with cum laude distinction.

McDaniel was nominated by the LSUA professors for the Who’s Who among LSUA students award, Outstanding Disposition Reward and is a member of the APEL organization.

She is employed in Ball, La., as a kindergarten teacher at Tioga Elementary.