Published August 19, 2025
MONROE, LA – Students fromThe University of Louisiana Monroe Radiologic Technology Program attended and competed
in state competitions with several other schools at the Louisiana Society of Radiologic
Technologists (LSRT) Annual Conference this summer in Lafayette. The entire senior
class, consisting of 30 students, attended the conference, where they were joined
by three members of the ULM Radiologic Technology faculty.
The students competed in several competitions at the event, including an Essay Competition,
a Scientific Exhibit competition, a T-Shirt design competition, and a Quiz Bowl competition.
The Quiz Bowl team won first place in the competition. The team included Bryce Vallery,
Lauren Isbill, Nate Lebo, Crystal Dowd, Ethan Stelly, and Kathrine Jewell, and was
coached by Dr. Andy Allen.
Taylor Durbyn won first place in the Student Essay Competition with her submission
of “The Need for SOC Reclassification and Professional Recognition of Medical Imaging
Technologists.”
Abbigail Wallace placed second in the Student Exhibit competition with her submission
of “Is Ultrasound Technology, as Used in Humans, a Viable and Effective Resource in the
Study of Marine Life Reproduction?”
Cyndalinn Crow earned third place in the Student Exhibit competition with “What are the Benefits and Differences for O-arm Compared to C-arm Imaging Systems?”
Three nominated students also attended the prestigious LSRT Student Leadership Development
Program: Crystal Dowd, Emma Feucht, and Bryce Vallery. These students attended a specialized
program to develop leadership skills and had the opportunity to network with various
leaders across the state.
"The pride these students have for the profession and for our institution was displayed
throughout the conference," said Brett Bennett, ULM Radiologic Technology Program
Director.
Dr. Andy Allen, Clinical Coordinator, was elevated to the status of Life Member, the
highest honor LSRT members can attain. He is only the twenty-second life member in
the 67-year existence of the society. It is truly an honor he deserved.
Bennett said it was an honor that Dr. Allen truly deserved. “Dr. Allen is an asset
to the radiography community in Louisiana, the Northeast Louisiana Region, and the
Radiologic Technology Program at ULM. We are honored to call him our colleague,” he
added.
For more information about the ULM Radiologic Technology Program, visit https://www.ulm.edu/radtech/
