Stratford High is excited to present its class of 2025 – the school will celebrate 544 graduates this year.
The graduating class of 2025 included 7 State Academic Honor recipients and 22 Palmetto Fellows. There are 160 students eligible for the Life Scholarship and 199 eligible for the Hope Scholarship. In addition, there are 10 students graduating with service academy appointments.
Students raked in an estimated $5,487,090 in academic scholarships and $30,000 in athletic scholarships.
Commencement exercises will begin May 30 at 6 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum. All graduation ceremonies are livestreamed.
Valedictorian
Cloé Noelle Runion
Parents: Jenifer Long and Ray Runion
Awards: Breakfast of Champions Honoree (10th Grade); AP Scholar with Honor; Junior Scholar; Sophomore Knight of the Month; Senior Hall of Fame; Best of Prep: Female Cross Country Runner of the Year 2024; Legacy Athlete Award for Cross Country 2025
Offices held: Captain of the Girls' Distance Track Team; Secretary of the Beta Club
Extracurricular activities: Varsity Cross Country; Varsity Track; Beta Club; National Honor Society
Scholarships earned: Palmetto Fellows; Wingate University Scholarship; Appalachian State University Excellence Scholarship; Anderson University Scholarship; Clemson University Palmetto Pact Scholarship; Clemson University Presidential Grant; Clemson Class of 1964 Scholarship Endowment; Coker University Presidential Scholarship; North Carolina State University Academic Enhancement Grant; Tiffin University Scholarship
Total scholarships: $318,800
College attending: Clemson University Honors College
Intended major: Mathematical Sciences with a Concentration in Statistics
Message to the senior class: "You could be the master of your fate, you could be the captain of your soul, but you have to realize that life is coming from you and not at you, and that takes time." - Timothée Chalamet
Salutatorian
Laci Nicole Fortin
Parents: Lisa and Nader Fortin
Siblings: Madison Fortin and Adam Stall
Awards: Junior Scholar; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant; CTE Completer
Offices held: Freshman Board Vice President; National Honor Society Vice President; Students in Action Co-President
Extracurricular activities: National Honor Society; BETA; HOSA; Students in Action; French National Honor Society
Scholarships earned: Palmetto Fellows; National Honor Society Scholarship; Lillie Hawkins Floyd Scholarship; Clemson Palmetto Pact Scholarship; USC Dean’s Scholars Award
Total scholarships: $51,600
College attending: Clemson University
Intended major: Biological Sciences
Message to the senior class: “’No blood, not a lot of sweat, but there were definitely tears.’" -unknown
Top 5 Graduating Seniors
Joining Runion and Fortin in the top five are the following seniors:
3. Jenna Elizabeth Rubritz
4. Mitchell John Lord
5. Emily Jane Björk
Stratford High’s Graduating Class of 2025
Alexia Madeline Able
Kaitlin Marie Able
Jonathan Isaiah Aburkaba
Karina Marie Acevedo Moultrie
Cara Christine Adams
Sophia JoLee Agosta
Yatziri Aguirre Morales
Oscar Kamsiriochukwu Ahialaka
Aiden J Albayalde
Ryan Thomas Aldarelli Jr.
Jackson Daniel Aleff
Dylan Christopher Allen
Fabian Blake Allen
William Coleman Alsbrook
Freddie Mario Alston Jr.
Shayla Alves Neves
Anna Luizza Martins Amaro
Bryce William Anders
Michael Edward Andrzejczyk
Peighton Elizabeth Ash
Ayden Ryan Auker
Christopher Avila Avila
Justin Warren Bailey
Santiago Joaquin Balagtas
Adam Wayne Baldwin
Zanquel Jahmier Decarlos Baldwin
Lance Ayden Ball
Robert William Barrineau Jr.
Makayla Paige Bass
Glenardo Wilvetti Bennett Jr.
Kayla Rae Bennett
Marquise Shemar Bennett
Molly Maria Berry
Megan Frances Beuchler
Williams Alexander Bigg
Dysin Adonis Birch
Mary-Catherine MacNeil Bishop
Emily Jane Bjork
William Joseph Michael Blair
Noah Michael Blaisdell
Devyn Elizabeth Blauvelt
Elijah Devon Bobo
James Douglas Bowers V
Carmen Jeanette Boylan
Irick John-Wesley Boylan
Jackson Alexander Bradbury
Jacob Conner Bradley
Christopher Nathaniel Bravo Jr.
Ryan Patrick Bresonis
Rebecca Layne Bridges
Deanna Deirdre Broadwater
Adrianna Zaliyah Alyssa Brown
Alexa Monique Brown
Alvernique Antonio Brown
Ava Riley Brown
Dustin Michael Brown Jr.
Jaden Torian Aderyll Brown
Lindsey Renee Brown
Marquise Ra'Hiem Brown
Roman Edward Brown
Emmitt Lincoln Bryant
Jaden Mikel Bryant
Cameron Elizabeth Bucci
Han Gia Bui
Landon Murry Burbage
Jaeden Javon Spann Burgess
Brayden Clay Burnett
Janiyah Emmarie Burns
Ameris Milani Butts
Javier Cadena
Le'Shai Mae Cain
Daegan Alan Callahan
Autumn Lily Campbell
Ariel Canales
Jorden Luis Canteen
Kali Ruis Canty
Valeria Fernanda Cardoso Sanoja
Jaxon Ryker Carpenter
Harold Ariel Carranza
Hailey Ann Carrier
Miguel Antonio Dabraccio Carriker Jr.
Riley Anne Carroll
Nelsy Rubi Zavala Castro
Johanna Stephanie Cedano
Jayson Adam Champlain II
Da'Laysia Ja'Kai Chandler
Jarquez Milick Chapman
Rae'Myiah LaNae Cheeseborough
I-Shan Cheng
Emily Jean Chernault
Jeremiah William Cherry
Alex Jordan Childs
Jamari Omarion Choice
Donovan Isaiah Christopher
Bailey Paige Clark
Cheyanne Eliose Clark
Makayla Lynne-Marie Clark
Za'Harmony Treasure Clayton
Anthony Christain Alexander Coad
Bryce Amani-Ezekiel Coakley
Ashlyn Rose Cobbs
Ethan Russell Coleman
Malaya Amira Coley-Sturgis
Ciara Breanna Collier
Aubry Rebecca Collins
Jasiah Immanuel Collins
Ya'Kari Celine Payton Collins
Shawn Anthony Cook
Jasmine Kelis Cooper
Sheran Jayanga Cooray
Rita Yamilet Coz Perez
Donelle Maurice Crawford Jr.
Iyanna Keyara Crawford
Te'ony Jahnya Cromwell
David Cruz
Gabriella Serra Cruz
Paradise TaLaysia Marlisse Davis
Reagan Michaela Davis
Tremaine Ja'veon Davis
Cartel Kyle Dawson
Courtney Tashay Dawson
Nicolly Goncalves De Almeida
Richard De Camargo Fogaça
Paulo Cezar De Jesus Silva Ferreira
Ana Lívia De Melo Spina
Lucas Mayquel De Souza
Sophie Bella DeGarady
Jacob Andrew Deacon
Isabella Mai Ha Dela Cruz
Dustin Landon-Rayne Delk
Ca'morah Chanel Denoto
Chloee Nevaeh Depozo
Nathalia Dias Nogueira
Henry Donnell Diaz
Christopher Gabriel Diaz-Sanchez
Nicoli Domingos Maciel
Saylah Rae Donaldson
Cullen Reese Donoughue
Kewroliny Alves Dos Santos
Wardell Lamont Drayton III
Claire Ryleigh Dukes
Heidi Ailin Duque Perez
Saylor Kenzie Eades
Athea Nicole Castillo Eay
Shane Jhee Dumlao Eay
Tiara Jane Eckmark
Ava Tru Edgin
Jasmine Marie Edwards
Rylee Adyson Enevoldsen
Chloe Anna Errigo
Justin Escamilla Marquez
Manuel Esparza-Duenas
Carl John Barrera Espinosa
Alexander Oliver Evangelista
Kennedi Legare Evans
Brogen Asher Faulk
Aliyah Renea' Felder
Stamar Maurice Felder Jr.
Heitor Albino Fernandes
Jostin Gabriel Fino-Fuerte
Del'mar Dupree Fishburne
Joshua Lee Flanders
Genesis Alegre-Amor Fludd
Malyia Danielle Fogelman
Tre'mel Mykai Footman
Ashlie Nicole Ford
Laci Nicole Fortin
Adrionna Tarlaysha Foster
Naomi Parker Fowler
Brianna Marie Franklin
Gianna Zamaya Franks
Jaheim Jakwon Nehemiah Frazier
Synsere Phakye Marcel Frazier
Tamiya Nicole Gaddist
Christina Dior Gadsden
Tala Rea Gajewski
Enzo Galvão Carvalho
Alice Elizabeth Lacerda Gandy
Angelina Garcia Nanez
Leslie Liliana Garcia Pelcastre
Melany Adriana Garcia Saucedo
Mia Garcia
Otis Ontario Gardner Jr.
Evanduel Gaters Jr.
Ka'lyn Nicole Gathers
Joshua Alroy Gayle
Gabrielle Marie Gaymon
Lillan Abigail George
Lexi Lynn Gibson
James Chester Giddens III
Kayla Rae Giesick
Kara Christine Glavach
Jonel Rafael Gomez Aguayo
Jacob Charles Gomez
Tyler Russell Goodhall
De'Ajinay Samiyah Gordon
Phillip Kenneth Grant III
Treyvon Maliek Charles Grant
Trinity Celine Bianco McKenna Grant
Willie Myles Grant
Aden Joshua Green
Payton Riley Green
Gracin Barbara Greene
Stanley Tyler Greene Jr.
Tristan Douglas Gressette
Hannah McKenzie Grigg
Julia Elizabeth Benton Grooms
Matthew Oliver Gruber II
Anthony Guadagno
Austin Lee Gunter
Jameson Paige Harlacher
Quentin Savont'e Hart
Lillian Carol Harville
Avery Katherine Hashley
Gavin Andrew Hayes
Grace Keelyn Henderson
Caleb Isaiah Henthorne
Yunuen Pamela Hernandez Gomez
Eloisa Hernandez Perez
Danna Belen Hernandez Rodulfo
Bryce Alexander Herpolsheimer
Bryant Herrera
Martin Herrera
Arthur Lamar Romone Heyward Jr.
Quy'Aayzia Za'Nire Annise Hodges
Mason Rowe Hoffman
Gabrielle Annalise Hofius-Burkhart
Darrell DeSean Holmes
Chase Dawson Hoppock
Ajani Bryce Horry
Da'Nasia Monet' Hosey
Monique Michaela Hough
Thaddeus Cordarell Houston Jr.
Graham Cole Howell
Nassir Rasheed Howell
Talia Anise Huff
Dominic Ayden Hunley
Abigail Rose Hutchinson
Lillyn Dair Hyman
Jack Leo Hymas
Jayden William Jackson
Kaeleb Deon Jackson
Jacquelin Jaime Hernandez
Samantha Jane Janco
Olivia Danielle Jay
Aniyah Rickell-Arnae Jenkins
Jayda Nicole Jennings
Cynclair Ozilyn Jernigan
Moses Kirk Jhagroo
Connor Dalton Johnson
Donavin Lamar Johnson
Illyana Marie Johnson
Kendal Leanne Johnson
N'agi Darius Johnson
Teandra Shawnta Johnson
Tyler Joshua Johnson
Kaylee Ann Jones
Ra'Kim Kshon Jones
Tra'quan De'mond Louis Jones
Kaden O'Mari Jordan
Layla Autumn Joyner
Alexus Chyann Kabureck
Robert Allen Karcher
Kayla Marie Katte
Colton Samuel Keathley
Callie Rose Kedigh
Mark Lucas Keene
Morgan Savannah Kelly
Eric Giovani Kish
Natalie Gizele Kish
Conner James Kuchek
Kyleigh Rose Laffey
Aiyana Lorraine LaFramboise
Ana Clara Fabian Lana
Jaivion Tarae Langston
Jervaris Dondre Laster Jr.
Anna Clara Laureano-DaSilva
Owen Steven Lawson
Julissa Nicolle Lazo Aguilar
Belkis Clarissa Lazo Medina
Tyler Elizabeth League
Hannah Nicole Leary
Hayden Elizabeth Ledbetter
Amari D'Angelo Marquel Lee
Parker Jamal Lee
Sha'Niayah Jada Lee
Owen Michael Letson
Maddox Gary Levesque
Karah Jhene' Liggins
Kyle Russell Lindstrom
Kayla Renee Linning
Alicia Sofia Loaiza Rojas
Natailia Ariona Lockwood
Jasmine Lopez De La Cruz
Kevin Bryan Lopez Lopez
Bryan Alexis Lopez Pedroza
Mitchell John Lord
Haley Paige Lovelady
Landon Wayne Lynch
Shamar Jerell Mack Jr.
Adriel Madera Batista
Landon Joe Makins
Yuridia Monserrat Maldonado Aguilar
Tyrell Danieal Manning
Giovanna Mantovani Cardoso de Assis
Idaliza Maria Rodriguez
Cristina Lizeth Marmolejo Chavez
Jayla Mariah Marsh
Darian James Marshall
Brooklyn Kae Mattox
Anthony James McCarthy Jr.
Syncere Tylee McClendon
Colin Thomas McCombs
Walynn Nichelle McDaniel
Kyle Alexander McDowell
Chaniya Breonna McFadden
Raniyah Destiny McKune
Mark Riley McLean
Avery Harrison McNeil
Mason Warren McReynolds
Eu'nicia Monet McTeer
Gabriel Alejandro Medina Berberena
Beatriz Adriana Medina Gonzalez
Yuridia Nicole Medrano
Antonio Mendoza Ramirez
Preston Scott Miller
Malayasia Armani Milligan
Emery Jordan Mingacci
Aubreyanna' Shaniyah Mitchell
Aubrianna Michay Mitchell
Daniel Thomas Mitchell
Jared Daniel Mizzell
Brianna Marie Moisa
Ivan Monreal Garcia Jr.
Hatcher River Moore
Rafael Morales Ramirez
Camila Alai Moreno Alfaro
Melinda Nicole Morris
Donatella Mosquea
Jeremiah Kameron Antiono Murphy
Ciara Autumn Mustapher
Layla Nicole Nelson
Leonardo Rodrigues Machado Neto
Joslyn Grace Newell
Shawn Avery Newell Jr.
Kristian Lauren Nichols
Donovan Scott Norman
Jayden Travis Norton
Thomas Jack Charles O'Neill
Alexis Dorothy O'Quinn
Emily Kay Michele Oliver
Christian Ivan Olmeda Silva Jr.
Cadence Dakota Olson
Brandon Jacob Ortiz
Jayden Michael Owen
Caleb James Pace
Hanna Camila Pachon Niño
Arturo Palma Diaz
George Henry Parrott
Colton Lee Perdue
Jose Eduardo Perez Alonzo
Devyn Lamont Perry
Derrick Bernard Peterson Jr.
Aaron Charles Pfahler
De'Monye' Bernard Pinckney
Adrian Pino-Sanchez Jr.
Braxton Cole Pitchford
Montserrat Carolina Polito Perez
Anna Grace Pooser
Gabrielle Olivia Porter
Jemeer Maurice Powell
Joshua Matthew Sessions Powell
Renard Christopher Pressley
Kyla Elise Pringle
Jaylen Michelle Prioleau
Luzy Ramirez Bautista
Zion Bratriya Hestella Randolph
Madalyn Olivia Ranson
Kha'Mari Trinity Ravenel
Grady Allen Redmond
Brianna Prieto Reed
Ruby Kim Trinity Reid
Jon Martin Reno
Yensi Carolina Reyes Aldana
Micah Asher Rhoads
Kelsey Reese Richards
Crystal Maria Juanita Richardson
Abdiel Javier Rivera Arroyo
Roniya Theresa Roberts
Travis Elliott Rocheleau
Laura Rodrigues Batista
Ana Cruz Rodriguez
Isabella Grace Rodriguez
Landon Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez
Jalayah Zabreea Rogers
Jaleyah Irene Rogers
Jan William Rojas-Bautista
Perla Crystal Rojas-Gomez
Ky'Asia Tashae Rollins
Amy Roman Montes
Angelo Logan Roman
Kade Lucas Roscoe
Mariana Rospigliosi
Jenna Elizabeth Rubritz
Isabella Paige Rucker
Cloé Noelle Runion
Angel Miguel Ruiz
Terrell Isaih Rutledge
Juan Pablo Salazar-Gomez
Michael Joseph Salerno
Jamari Dashaun Salters
Javien Laquan Salters
Malik Terrell Sampson
Ethel Beliza Sanchez
Heatherlyn Sanchez
Alexandra Lenee' Sanders
DeAndre’ LaJay Sanders
Sema' Je Antowone Sanders
Yulitza Lisbeth Santiago-Lopez
Ashton Lamont Saxby
Annabella Dolores Schueller
Slade Nolan Sefcik
Zaire Tanasha Starr Sexton
Angel David Shelton
Jordan Ryan Shelton
Riley John Shelton
Liam Anthony Shepherd
Shane Ryan Shillingford
Rayssa Silva Marques
Nicholas David Silva-Shedd
Shanaj Marie Simmons
Aryana Rose Simmons-Pierre
Jacob Archer Simonian
Thayla Victoria Oliveira Siqueira Silva
Jayson La'Trelle Slape
Devon Trevon Smalls
Kaylin Alexandria Smalls
Azaria McKenzie-Lashaun Smith
Cade Donovann Smith
Elisabeth Gabriel Smith
Jason Clifford Smith Jr.
Jordan Audrionna Smith
Landen Scott Smith
Nathan William Smith
Roger Dale Smith III
James Wesley Snowden
Zachary Miguel Soares
Benjamin Sebastian Soule
Kerwin Davon Squire Jr.
Mikayla Danaé Staley
Tyler Marshall Stament
Sydnie Raye Stepney
Anthony John Stevenson
London Annalynn Stewart
William Sullivan Still
Madison Klein Stremlow
Brooklynn Madison Stritt
Andrew Jerry Stroud
Karla Isabel Subillaga Sorto
Gabrielle Marie Suggs
Chanelle Monique Sumpter
Aidan Thatcher Sundell
Jadeyn Mae Surprenant
Bryton Micah Swanson
Khristion Franklin Swift
Austin Ray Tapia
Dinah Brooke Taylor
Ana Luiza Pimentel Teixeira
TyAudra Khylani Khadijah Thomas
Brianna Lee Thompson
Jarah Amia Thompson
Joseph Wayne Thornley Jr.
Joelle Elizabeth Thorsell
Varnard Sirron Sherod Tisdale Jr.
Briana Nicole Toledo-Anastacio
Parker Jerimiah Lamarr Tomberlin
Isaiah Rafael Torrez
Baelynn Taylor Elmina Tortora
Michael Jay Towers III
Harrison Charles Townsend
Madison Clare Tracy
Chi Thanh Trân
Julianna Michelle Trippi
Donovan Laurence Trochesset
Elyzabeth Ruiz-Prosper Trueblood
Christopher Lee Truluck
Janard Lorenzo Van Buren
Jaydon Vanderhorst
Andrew James Vareltzis
Angel Vargas
Khaiga La re'n Varner
Joshua Louis Vause Jr.
Flor Margarita Vazquez Roblero
Sebastian Veras Alvino
Ngoya Saemo Vice II
Caleb Daryl Vick
Alexander Tristen Vieira
Marcela Caroliny Vieira Sousa
Tyler Anthony Villar
Daonte' Ezell Voeltz Jr.
Ethan Nicholas Wachtel
Makael Anthony Wagner
Bryson Robert Wall
Georgia Kennedy Wallace
Landon Jay Walley
Sean Dominic Walton
Ja'vonta Jacob Emery Washington
Asia Adrianna Zaire Watson
Sa'mya Adriana Collete Weaver
Bryson Carter Webb
Logan Michael Webb
Zariah Trishayla Weldon
Anson Joshua Wells
Tristan Cade Wells
Joshua Alexander Wernham
Arell Amauri White
Justin Conner White
Jasmine Ann Wigfall
Kylee Dianne Wilkerson
Jade Victoria Will
Breyanna Simone Williams
Kaden Edward Williams
Mary Elizabeth Williams
Maukyzia Cynthia Alyce Williams
Nina Rose Williams
Tyshawn Jamal Williams
Madison Elizabeth Wingate
Timothy James Wolf
Shellie Marie Womble
Kelly Michelle Wong
Colin Joseph Wood
Tyler Mason Woodcox
Braylee Lorenze Wright
Isabella Leigh Wyatt
Danelle Davion Tre'vion Wynn
Ja'shaun Shelton Javar Wynn
Alimasi Kamungi Yaka
Warrick William Yoder
Paul Jaylen Yom
Amari' Coryne Young
Javon Parker Young
Jayvion Diontae Young
Thomas Paramo Zurita