Berkeley High is about to bid farewell to 432 senior Stags.
The graduating class of 2025 included three State Academic Honor recipients and nine Palmetto Fellows. There are 115 students eligible for the Life Scholarship and 140 eligible for the Hope Scholarship.
Students raked in an estimated $6,149,223 in academic scholarships and $718,000 in athletic scholarships.
Commencement exercises will begin May 29 at 6 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum. All graduation ceremonies are livestreamed.
Valedictorian
Rileigh Lynn Ballentine
Parents: Robbie and Krystal Ballentine
Siblings: Caroline and Savannah Ballentine
Awards: Breakfast of Champions honoree; USC Top Scholar; Wofford Scholar; Junior Scholar; PC Junior Fellow; Palmetto Girls State Delegate; AP Scholar with Distinction; South Carolina Academic Honors Award; Junior Marshall; English Department Award; Mathematics Department Award; 4-year Honor Roll award; 1st Place in 11th grade Social Studies (SC Beta Club convention); 3rd Place in 12th grade Social Studies (SC Beta Club convention); State and National Champion in Performing Arts (National Beta Club).
Offices held: Co-President of Beta Club (12); Junior Vice-President of Beta Club (11); Vice-President of National Honor Society (12)
Extracurricular activities: Beta Club; National Honor Society; Varsity Tennis; Varsity Softball; Renaissance Club
Scholarships earned: 1801 Scholarship; Benjamin Wofford Scholarship; Palmetto Fellows Scholarship; Roberta and Jim Moore Endowed Scholarship; Josh Swicord Education Endowment Scholarship
Total scholarships: $177,250
College attending: University of South Carolina Honors College
Intended major: Electrical Engineering
Message to the senior class: “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” (Romans 12:12)
Salutatorian
Emily Florence Moon
Parents: John and Christine Moon
Siblings: Jordan Moon
Awards: Junior Marshall; Palmetto Girls State Delegate; Junior Scholar; Girls Golf Team Stag Award; HOBY Scholar nominee; C-Cats nominee; PC Junior Fellow; South Carolina Academic Honors Award; 1st Alternate for SC United States Youth Senate Award; State and National Champion in Performing Arts (National Beta Club).
Offices held: Beta Club VP of Service; Student Body Vice President; National Honor Society Historian; Varsity Girls Golf team Co-Captain.
Extracurricular activities: Lady Stag Varsity Golf team; Berkeley Basketball Cheerleader; Beta Club; Renaissance Club; Student Government Association; National Honor Society; Macedonia Christian Church Youth Group; employed at Berkeley Country Club
Scholarships earned: Palmetto Fellows; SC Teaching Fellows; National Beta Club Scholarship; Berkeley County Teacher Forum Scholarship; Moncks Corner Rotary Scholarship; Moncks Corner Kiwanis Club Scholarship; Anderson University Scholarship; Josh Swicord Education Endowment Scholarship; Santee Cooper Credit Union Scholarship; Joye Law Firm Scholarship; Farmers & Merchants Bank Scholarship; University of South Carolina Dean’s Scholarship
Total scholarships: $62,950
College attending: University of South Carolina Honors College
Intended major: History/Education
Message to the senior class: “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” (Jeremiah 29:11)
Top 5 Graduating Seniors
Joining Ballentine and Moon in the top five are the following seniors:
3. Brielle Tian Meade
4. Michael Marek Rogala
5. Emily Ann Osoria
Berkeley High’s Graduating Class of 2025
Adam Shaker Abdatiy
Leilani Jeannine Adams
Alex Aguilar Vasquez
Brennan Lee Alexander
Kylie Hope-Andi Allen
Steven Alvarez Prieto
Lainey Marie Amaker
Drake Love Anderson
Elizabeth Carolyn Anderson
Kueper Juliana Anthony
MaKaylie Grace Arrington
Alayna Simone Asby
Avery Leigh Atkins
Richard Andrew Wagner Atwood
Dylan Francis Austin
Noah Lee Austin
Toni Marie Bahe
Cameron Gerroud Bailey-Milligan
Derin Virginia Baird
Rileigh Lynn Ballentine
Kayden Kendell Bash
Nevaeh Memory Bates
Paul Leo Baylock
Rayquan Joseph Benekin
Jalyn Ann Benenhaley
Mallory Kay Bennett
Taylor Alicia Bennett
Mackenzie Louise Berdan
Johnathan Lee Berkley
Gabriella Lynn Biggins
Briley Kevin Bishop
Quineyah Tre’yonna Blake
Myles Xavier Blue
Dustin Alexander Boarts
Lilianna Lisa Bobo
Kevin Jerrod Boone
Terrell Steven Boone
Konnor Josiah Borton
Madison Savannah Bowen
Gracin Elisabeth Boyd
Xavier Alexander James Braddy
Melany Ann Bradley
Tierra Chardae Bradley
Christopher Layton Brenza
Kennedi Dreame’ Brisbon
Montez T’Shawn Broughton
Natalia Simone Brower
Andreas Xavier Brown
Antonio Michel Brown
Heather Kayla Brown
Joseph Lee Brown
Ka’Maria Synclair-La’dreama Brown
Kyleigh Nichole Brown
Nautica Iyana Brown
Samora Lashay Brown
Tis’wan Dyvon Brown
Za’Niyah Shanii Brown
Chase Alexander Bryant
Mi’ashia Seona Gardasia Bryant
Kaydence Jordan Bunch
Lilith Jean Bunton
Cooper Wyatt Burbage
Kali McKenzie Burbage
Micah Alphonso Campbell
Sha’nyiah Aundrea Nichol Capers
Christopher Todd Carter
Jackson Ira Casey
Alanna Renae Chapman
Mercy Elizabeth Chapman
Ciara Renae Chaput
Willie Gene Chavis
Lillian Grace Christopher
Hunter Allen Clark
Jaimey Cayleigh Clark
Sharon Ravilia Clark
John Lofton Clarke
Lanna Marion Clarke
Princess Temayah Cleveland
Sy’una D’Arura Cleveland
Simaya Andrea Cobb
Devin Cyntonio Zyhier Codes
Chaela Marie Cole
David Jabin Collins
Madison Marie Noel Congdon
Annalesia Deere Cook
Devon Scott Cook
McKenzie Ruth Cook
Olivia Marie Cook
David Coronel Reyes
Ellana Lea Cosson
Zanela Balbin Cox
Jarrett Paunice Craven
Grace Kinney Crawford
Aiden Michael Crisp
Al’layjha De’monie Cromedy
Meredith Paige Crowley
Jesus Giovani Cruz Barrios
Ireland Grace Cusick
Josiah Daniel Dailey
Brandon Thomas Dangerfield
Oscar Hayden Hunter Dangerfield
Shiloh DeMarco Xavier Dantzler
Thomas Tyair-Novello Dashiell
Madalyn Marie-Jean Dattilo
Aidan Patrick Davis
A’Zyreia Ann Davis
Dante Izaiah Davis
Kierah Elizabeth Davis
Nathan Hunter Davis
Kaylee Sue Day
Alia Irene De Marco
Alexander Lee Deegan
Kendall Rileigh Depozo
Na’Kiah Zaki’ah Dilligard-McKnight
Jason Blake Dirks
Mackenzie Lee Donovan
Torin Douglass Dosen
Dakota Christopher Dotson
Sabreena Natalie Dowling
Jayquez Oron Dozier
Hunter Dalton Drawdy
Jacquez Malik Drayton
Veda Kinsey Driggers
Gregory Lucas Eby
Makayla Andrea Eby
I Lia Machel Edwards
Jayda Alexandria Edwards
Jaden Matthew Richard Exline
Nathan Edward Fedie
Joshua Edward Fisher
Maison Demond Flournoy
Ame’ra Charnay Forrest
Mitchell Lane Foster
Zane Matthew Timothy Francis
Andrew Micah Frazier
Tayvarious Malachi French
Lily Weh-La-Marie Friese
Brian Taiwan Gaddie
Dominic Isaiah Gadsden
Shonte’ Daphney Elizabeth Gadsden-Geddis
Tamara Linae’ Gamble
Jamyiah Malaya Garnett
Rebecca Rose Garreau
Gavin Brice Gaskins
Logan Brent Gaskins
Leslea Makayla Gates
Brian Isaiah Gattis
Antwanique Zion Destiny Gavins
Logan Christopher Gayle
Anthony James Geisel
Antone Burnell Gibbs-Averett
Joseph Thomas Gibson
Ian Anthony Giles
Ja’Lun Tynell Godbolt
Sergio Gonzalez Morales
Bradyn Lane Gonzalez
Ingri Yuruem Gonzalez-Morales
Ameena Mary Goodwin
Sa’Nyia Aneisha Gravely-Carroll
Jayvin De’Mari Green
Nasim Jahdi Green
Sharae’ Ariyanna Green
Madison Nicole Griffin
Cora Kaylee Grimes
Riley Kaitlin Guerry
Aanyis Adrian Haley
Remington Gage Haley
Anaiah Victoria Hamby
Jada Gabriela Hamilton
Colon Lavar Hampton
Tuesday Monroe Hamrick
Jaden Lamont Hardy
Issabella Starr Harman
Bryana Janese Harries
Hunter Heath Harvey
Jayden Pierce Harwell
Kayla Makenzie Hawkins
Briana Ros Hayes
Johnathan William Hazelton
Garrett Keith Hemstrought
Malachi Michael Henderson
Mar’quashia Alaya Laprayzer Henderson
Carelyn Santiago Hernandez
Linette Hernandez Sanchez
Thomas Linon Herne
Corey Lavon Heyward
Tyasia Marie Heyward
Steven Rylin Spencer Hilsabeck
Jamarion Zonk-Tavis Hodo-Jerido
Matthew James Hogan
Devon Jordan Houge
Julia Frances Holt
Ashley Laura Hopkins
Charitee Simone Humbert
David Warren Humphrey
Sincere Horace Ifill
Kaosisochukwu Precious Igwilo
J’Dean Maurice Jackson
Jermaine RoShawn Jackson
MacNeil Keith-Dwayne James
Sha’Kira Lashaun Jefferson-Samuel
Chandler Jayden Jenkins
De’reona Ky’masia Jenkins
Kamren Anthony Jenkins
Jordyn Elise Johnson
Josiah Malachi Johnson
Madison Riley Johnson
Michael David Johnson
Zy’Auna Ta-Liyah Johnson
Daena Tiffany Jones
Devin Jeremy-Walker Jones
Lizbeth Jose-Santiago
John William Juricek
James Abraham Kelsey
Isabella Dixon King
Bryton Jase Kirkland
Torsten Lewis Kohlbacher
Sara Abdallah Kourani
Ashley Julia Lacey
Emily Grace Langley
Cayden Matthew Latendress
Jacob Dylan Lawson
Kamryn Sheree Lawyer
Lyfe Omauri Legare
Lainey Ann-Marie Legrand
Joshua Patrick Leonard
Matthew Ira Lewis
Ava Lynn Louisa Claire Lima
Kayley Cris Lindsley
Ontaria Navaeh Link
Aisleigh Lavey Livingston
Ainsley Nicole Lloyd
Lance Xavier Lloyd
Chase Morgan Lockwood
Rylee Ann Lofton
Haily Hope London
Kevin Aurelio Lopez Acosta
Mireya Lopez-Ramos
Luke Nathanial Lozen
Jaden Timothy Mack
Rhanii Shaman Mack
Makayla Symone Major
LeJean Anthony Manning
Deont’e William Marks
CamRuan Demond Martin
Johnae Alise Martin
Cameron Justice Maxey
Calum Emanuel Mazyck
Jada Tiffany Mazyck
Shon’Quandria Maria Mazyck
Kaliea Vyrgenya Synii McCanick
Peyton Lucas McCann
Wyatt Morgan McCarroll
Jack McCarthy
Kaylee Savanna McCaskell
John Alexander McCullough
Omyiah Sani McGhee
Brielle Tian Meade
Omar Oscar Allah Meggett
Lane Anthony Michaels
Amani Unique Middleton
Arianna Janay Middleton
Rionna LaShawn Milford
April Marie Mitchell
Natalee Paige Mitchell
Thomas Grier Montgomery
Tashia Yahara Mood
Brooklyn Curtis-Shea Moon
Emily Florence Moon
Amani Renee Moore
Noah Neal Moran
Eva Marie Morgan
Hunter Austin Morris
Jadyn Keith Morrison
Kelis Sanye Morrison
Peyton Chantelle Mullins
Mekelle Amere Mungin
Christian Sharell Murray
Kalieyah De’janae Myers
Trenton Young Myers
Robert Scott Naro
Milek Sadereon Dontez Nelson
Treyvon Demetrius Nelson
Zavion Sintez Nimmons
Bryce Ryan Olheiser
Cristian Ortiz Cruz
Emily Ann Osoria
Pheonix Lynn Owens
Cam’Ron Davion Palmer
Jack Thomas Palmer
Olivia Cailin Parker
Nayan H Patel
Breylen Tyus Peace
Brian Adam Pearson
Imauria C’Mya Peoples
Alexandria Marie Peregrino
Kye Seth Phillips
Samantha Marie Piatt
Michael Anthony Pierce
Evan Maurice Pinckney
Ta’Lia Angel Porchia
Madeline Rose Price
Brayden Andruw Proctor
Dustin Matthews Canters Prosser
Shadiya Zahida Qa’Dir
Sophia Agustina Ramos
McKenzie Evella Rene’e Raysor
Mary Caroline Redders
Ainsley Christine Reed
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Reed
Alexa Claire Reese
Ryan Rihauna Reese
Benjamin Allen Reeves
Destiny Marie Reeves
Denzel Levar Reid
Jeremiah Xavier Reid
Zalia Jaida Reid
Carter Stephen Rennert
Braydin Lee Richardson
Collioen Ja’von Richardson
Jalaya Ca’Nya Richardson
Ryan Shon Richardson
Simiyah Ranay Rivers
Christiana Tierra Robbins
Aniya Jalyse Robinson
Kasean Decarter Robinson
Michael Marek Rogala
Jazmin Rojas-Rojas
Carlos Eduardo Rosas Golpe
Bradley Michael Rourk
Dallas Cash Roy
Andres Jose Ruiz-Velez
Kaleb Michael Russell
Jade Alexandria Rutledge
Tanajeona Desire Monae’ Samuels
Anthony Ethan Santos
Bryson Cook Sartain
Kelli Lanae Sartain
Dameon Zamier Scott
Jayce Donovyn Scott
Warren Logan Scott
Zyon Amani Scott
Alyssa Desiree’ Searles
Isabella Marie Segovia
William Thomas Seiden
Shamari Dayreek Sergeon
Jamal Rashad Shipman
Braeden Noah Shobe
Preston Parker Pawling Short
Jayden Joseph Simmons
Kaitlyn Angelique Simmons
Sha’Kyla Kay’veona Simmons
Fayth Lynn Simon
Trinity Nova Christian Simon
Christaijah Amiyah Sinclair
Aidan Reese Singleton
Kamari Dartez Smalls
De’Yaunna Michelle Smiley
Alex Martin Smith
Bailey Michele Smith
Hayden Robert Smith
Ka’Miyah Zyasia Smith
Camiyah Janae Snow
Logan James Snow
Brian Benjamin Speissegger
River Wyatt Gregory Spencer
Karson Rose Steele
Kendall Mackenzie Stenson
Arnold Francis Stephenson
Logan Mathew Strode
Kylee Ann Strong
Elena Celinda Styles
Ariel Gage Suarez
Makhi Perez’ Summers
Qylaiah Ny’Shae Summersett
Shelton Xavier Summersett
Shaquan Kenneth Sumpter
Kimora Dominique Swift
K-Von Lamar Swinton
Kasen Kelly Talbert
Alyssa Marie Taylor
Tanique Akilah Taylor
Dylan Wyatt Thomas
Jasmine Alisha Thomas
Kelsie Anne Thomas
Blake McKinley Thompkins
Madison Nohealani Thompkins
Maurice Tawone Thompson
Benjamin Andrew Tillman
Wyatt Ethan Timmons
Daniel Fabian Tlapalcoyoa
Kimora Moniza Todd
Gracie Jean Trembath
Kahlil Bruce Turner
Preston Cole Turner
Tyler William Umphlett
Sullivan Tradd Varner
Maximiliano Verdugo Gonzalez
Jayden Sebastian Viera
Macyn Kathleen VonDohlen
Dalton Brooks Wadford
Savanna Grace Wadford
Jaiden Trinell Waring
Nikole Mariona Washington
Samaiah Naieela Washington
Reese Elizabeth Watson
Shavonne Chantel Weathers
Evelynn Marie Webber
Trinity Ziona Weldon
Shaman Danielle West
Jahdiel John Jeremiah Wharton
Destiny Meki White
DreShaun Antonio White
Harold Malik White
Prommiss Symone White
Asanti’ Denise FaithWilder
Allace Sa’Nise Williams
Amarion David Williams
Andre Akili Williams
Cayden Allen Williams
Ja’Miya Alyssa Williams
Jayla Jahday Elizabeth Williams
Johoava Deontez Williams
T’Maurii Katiyln Vanessa Williams
Ziqcari Tyreke Williams
Jasmine Mariah Willis
Elayne Allyn Wilson
Nolan Eugene Wilson
Sakura Nichelle Zaha-Mitchum
JoAnn Erin Zehnder
Kaitlynn Christine Zeman