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The Walk of Honor – dedicated October 5, 2000The Walk of Honor was dedicated October 5, 2000. On the main marker reads the following inscription: “The men and women whose names appear in the Walk of Honor are graduates of Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute, Southwestern Louisiana Institute, the University of Southwestern Louisiana and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Their silent presence here is a testament of their belief in the value of higher education and a reminder of their timeless connection to their alma mater.” If you haven’t already done so, we urge you to visit the Walk of Honor and find your brick next time you are on campus. WALK FACTS The Walk of Honor is a tremendous undertaking that began with one man’s idea – 1987 Alumni Association President Kenneth A. Ardoin. It grew to be adopted by the Alumni Association, the University and the community. Its groundbreaking occurred in 1991. It was designed by Steve Oubre of Architects Southwest. Between 1987 and 2000 key Alumni leaders who helped the Walk progress were volunteers Jim Doyle and Robert Trahan. Only through the generous contributions of thousands of alumni, students and friends of the University was the Walk of Honor able to be brought current to the year 1999 during the University’s Centennial Celebration (thereby achieving a primary Association goal). The Walk of Honor lists about 80,000� names of graduates, arranged alphabetically by class year. Every person who earned an academic degree is listed. The Walk of Honor lies beneath the covered walkways surrounding the quadrangle. The classes 1903 through 1988 lie under the primary covered archways that begin and end at Martin Hall. The Classes of 1989 and 1999 lie under covered walkways connecting Martin Hall/Foster Hall and Mouton Hall/Foster Hall. Beginning with the Class of 1991, the Walk continues into the quadrangle itself. It will eventually wind its way through campus as a permanent monument to individual commitment to education…a permanent record of achievement. The class years 1903 through 1997 were funded strictly through donations and private sources. Beginning with the Class of 1998, the students assessed themselves a brick fee as part of their graduation requirements. This action secured the future of the Walk of Honor. Because students play such an important role in the future of the Walk of Honor, ideally the Association’s intent is to have each class’ bricks installed within the following calendar year. Please click here to visit the Alumni Association’s website which contains more information and pictures.
Athletic Network Footnote: Click here to view the 2001 Shipley Reunion touring the Walk of Honor with special guides, Robert Trahan and Sharee Broussard. The Walk of Honor Tour begins on row nine and includes nine photos.
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