Stratford High’s 595 graduating Knights cross the stage on Wednesday.
The graduating class of 2026 included 13 State Academic Honor recipients and 29 Palmetto Fellows. There are 148 students eligible for the Life Scholarship and 195 eligible for the Hope Scholarship. Eight students are graduating with service academy appointments.
Students raked in an estimated $6,784,240 in academic scholarships.
Commencement exercises will begin June 3 at 9 a.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum. All graduation ceremonies are livestreamed.
Valedictorian
Kyle Jesse West
Family members: Keith West, Karen Wilson, Katelyn Wilson and Andrew Lyons
Awards: Junior Scholar
Scholarships earned: Palmetto Fellows Scholarship; Palmetto Pact Scholarship; Clemson Merit Scholarship; USBC Youth Scholarship
College attending: Clemson University
Intended major: Mechanical Engineering
Message to the senior class: “Intelligence is not based on what you currently know, but your willingness and ability to learn more.”
Salutatorian
Lana Catherine Ames
Parents: Lourdes and Jorgill Ames
Sibling(s): Jarod Ames
Awards: State Beta Painting Division II Champion; Junior Scholar; Junior Marshall
Offices held: Student Government (Freshmen Board, Sophomore Board, Junior Board); National art Honors society and art club; National French honors society; Mu Alpha theta/ National Math honors society; Beta Club; Jazz Orchestra; Marching knights/ marching band; Stratford Wind Orchestra; Clean Earth Club
Scholarships earned: Palmetto Fellows; merit scholarships from various colleges; Clemson Palmetto Pact; K and C Caughman endowment; Presidential Scholar (University of South Carolina); Dean’s Scholar (University of South Carolina); USC STEM supplement Scholarship; Presidents Scholarship (Colorado School of Mines); OHIO Excellence Scholar; OHIO Trustee Award
College attending: Clemson University
Intended major: Mechanical Engineering
Message to the senior class: “What do you call a mix between a joke and a rhetorical question?”
Top 5 graduating seniors
Joining West and Ames in the top five are the following graduates:
3 - Jaylen Amaya Penn
4 - Mia Embree Stone
5 - Zackary Samir Safa
Stratford High's graduating class of 2026
Angel Noelle Adair
Joy Michaela Adair
Alice Aguiar Melo De Souza
Andrew Neftali Agustin
Jocelyn Alivia Alexander
Savanna Grace Alge
Santiago Sinoe Almaraz
Alexseia Breanna Alston
Paris Alexandria Alston
Paterson Gabriel Alston-Domingos
Caio Vinìcius Alves Correa
Lana Catherine Ames
Kania Amonie Ancrum
Kimora Monaijia Nyrie Anglin
Yajaira Isbel Arana Juarez
Antonio De'Jesus Arano
Emiliano Arce Cancino
Connor Jacob Archambo
Lanier Agustin Arizmendi Droz
Elliette Adele Armstrong
Kylee Mae Arroyo
Michael Sergey Balandin
Angelina Necol Banda Moreno
Leon Banda Moreno
Trayvion Izaya Banks
Angel Denise Barnes
Damian D. Barnes
Oscar Barragan
Logan Reeves Baumann
Anna Grace Baumgarner
Lily Page Baumgarner
Emily Paige Baxley
Lana Lea Beals
Je'Moree Saniyah-Jones Bellman
Monica Beltran Mendoza
Kaylor Louise Bendell
Kort'ne Christian Benson
Grayson Daniel Berrios
Michael Sebastian Biri
Brody Matthew Bise
Anna Christine Bloom
Jeremy William Bloom
Ta'laiyah Brinae Blunt
Da'Quavion Niral Ramone Bolton
Katharine Marie Bond
Osvaldo Campos Borba
Emma Leigh Bosch
Emma Grace Bostian
Dereon Michelle Boyd
Gavin Tyrell Bradley
Jerry Joseph Bradley
William Bailey Braecklein
Arthur Neres Brandao
Jayden Omarni Brave
Derrick Alexander Brazell
Taniya Amani Broughton
Londynn Samera Brown Dover
David Summers Brown
Ka'Leya Ri'Yonna Brown
Londen Matthew Brown
Zi'Shae Tylana Brown-White
Riley Cyan Brugh
Ella Jane Bruorton
Hailey Madison Bryant
Jamiah Bryant
Noah Eugene Bryant
Terrence Devon Bryant
Elijah Earl Buchanan
William Thomas Buchheit
Nashad Trayshawn Buckner
Savannah Nichole Buncher
Amani Mosella Burgess
Carter Jayrell Burgos
Andrew Joseph Burnham
Alexis Antanasia Burns
Robert Marcus Burriss
Zoe Symone Butler
Kaylin Emma Byrn
Kamora Ann Cabrera
Jaime Cadena Pastrana
Genesis Abigail Calix Hercules
Savannah Nicole Calvin
Isabella Maria Camacho
Saige McKenna Cammer
Gregory Caldwell Campbell
David Santiago Candido
Christian David Cardenas Canales
Daniela Guadalupe Carreno
Isabella Malina Carswell
Jaden Douglas Carter
Kristofer Nathaniel Carter
Tatyana Talee Carty
Carlos Daniel Castillo Gonzalez
Alonso Angel Castillo
Juan Carlos Castillo-Ulloa
Diana Guadalupe Castro
Dean Carter Chaffin
Suri Vasanti Champaneria
Maya Elizabeth Rose Champlain
Adriana Chavarria-Baires
Brooklyn Leigh Messervy Chavez
Andy Chen
Trent'n William Chinners
Emily Nicole Chiola
Dominic Joseph Clamana
Carolyn Anne Clark
Jaeyden Allen Christopher Cleckley
Madeline Jane Clemmons
Amirah Joleen Michelle Cockroft
Jayla Karlyse Coleman
Ciara Breanna Collier
Rihanna Tiara Collier
Isla Kate Collins
Justin Dwight Collins
Justin Elijah Collins
Ka'niah Shakaelah-Jean Collins
Braeden Paric Concannon
Emerson Thomas Connelly
Madeleine Pearl Connor
London Mahkalyn Conyers
Ella Madison Cook
Kylie Marie Cook
Ava Ann Cooper
Jenna Diane Cooper
Krystal Nicole Cooper
Andrew Lane Cope
Macie LeeAnn Copeland
Ja'vion Kavonte' Coram
Enoc Cordero
Hailey Chestene Corliss
Ilianexis Paola Cotto Gonzalez
Austin Stephen-Richard Coulston
Kai Elaine Council
Abigail Essa Craven
Katie Olivia Craven
Jordan Marquise Crawford
Wyatt Hunter Crosby
Dasmine Nicole Crownover
Brandon Alexander Cruz
Dixon Bernardo Cruz-Padilla
Pedro Henrique Da Silva Andrade
Julia Da Silva Brito
Silvano Alves Da Silva
John Alexander Dangerfield
Aviana Grace Daniels
Isaiah Jordan Dash
Jayden Dallas Davidson
Michael Ashton Davidson
Jahmari Daishon Davis
Karma Joi Davis
Tyler James Davis
Carey Rain Dawson
Dylen Eamon Dawson
Tyler Evan Dawson
Lucas Fernando Araujo De Almeida Cara
Maryana Emilly De Oliveira-Silva
Sofia Maria De Sousa
Sibelly De Vasconcelos Silva
Princess Cassey Dela Cruz Decena
Benjamin William DeFriece
Ruth Elize DeLo Santo Bautista
Jennifer Dannis Diaz
Alejandra Estefany Diaz-Sanchez
Makenzie Harriott-Ann Dillard
Jasmin Charise Dingle
Zanae Courtney Marie Dingle
Lavinya Luiza Barbosa Do Carmo
Felip Edward Domingos
Camden Michael Douglas
Robert Lee Doyle
Demetrius Trauis Drayton
Bryce Allen Driggers
Rachel Ann Duncan
Shalaysia Quiniya Dunham
Ivan Clark Espinosa Eay
Jonathan Engelhardt
Esmeralda Esparza-Duenas
Justine Espia
Preston Joseph Feaster
Evan Thomas Fechhelm
Tahlia Lisileipua Fehoko
Malik Nehisi Akhai Felder
Claudia Felix Mendez
Kimberly Elizabeth Ferrera
Oscar Fabricio Figueroa Contreras
Charlize Jeune Fincher
Kamila Breyona Fishburne
Kyra Ann Flanders
Byron Isaias Flores
Elvis Steven Flores
Yasmin Flores-Morales
Allen William Floyd
Frances Marie Ford
Trenton Aaron Fordham
Madison Dakota Foster
Kalum Leslie Asher Frady
Xavier Kareem Edward Frazier
Brendy Juleidy Fuentes Andrade
Ethan Christian Funes
Osmin Dariel Funez Munguia
Carlton Furby
Kayla Diane Furman
Lesly Gallegos Martinez
Antonio Stephen Gantt
Sandra Garcia Coc
Honey Camille Garcia Lopez
Joshua Adren Garcia
Roselyn Garcia
Hector Jose' Garza-Ruiz
Jamari Maurice Gathers
Zhy-Quan Marion Reginal Gerald
Andrew David Germroth
Ariyah Nicole Gibson
Nolan Marshall Gibson
Riley Grace Giddens
Peter Romuald Gil
Dylan Keegan Gillespie
Temperance Kirin Gillespie
Alexa Giron Sanchez
Andrew Hudson Glick
Juan Armando Godinez Cardona
Kelsey Renee Goings
Victoria Leigh Goins
Juan Esteban Gomez Galindo
Delilah Juliel Gomez McDowell
Miguel Angel Gonzalez Valencia
Yuridsy Janet Gonzalez-Mejia
Madalynn Rae Goodell
Alivia Rio Goodman
Sta-Ayshah Shatyah Goodman
Olivia Marie Goods Martin
Tyler Anthony Gordon
Gabriel Alexander Gordy
Aiyanna Janae Gourdine
Arionna Monae Gourdine
Brandon Anthony Graham
Jasmine Granados
Derrick Malyk' Grant
Patience Souelle Grant
Ariana Pearl Green
Laron Ethin Jacob Green
Adaviaunna Antwaiunaysia Griffin
Christopher Thomas Paul Grigg
Ny'Jada Kimore Grimmage
Alexander Kayne Gross
Elizabeth Louise Gunnels
Jaime Daniel Guzman-Gonzalez
Nayeli Abigail Guzman-Morales
Patrick Robert Hager
Anna Rose Hair
Cameron Anthony Hall
Quentasia Karma Keturah Hamilton
Dalton Lee Hammer
Elizabeth Allison Hardee
Makylah Larie Harley
Madilynn Judy Harmon
Gillian Eileen Harrington
Christopher Jordan Harris
Quashawn Unique Harris
Ava Morgan Harrison
Drake Thomas Hatch
Madilyn Eva Marie Hatch
Charles Oliver Hauck
Amiyah Ann-Marie Haynes
James Brandon Hazelwood
Lilianna Grace Heinemann
Jonathan Hernandez Licona
Lindsey Natalia Hernandez Mejia
Noel Aron Hernandez Ramirez
Cristal Herrera
Abby Lynne Heusinger
Keon Malik Heyward
Antonia Janiya Hicks
Payton Savannah Hickson
Alyssa Monique Hinton
Lucas Steven Hitson
Wyatt Cameron Hodge
Cassandra Falon Holifield
Marqual Khaleek Holman
Armani Lizgina Holmes
Evan Oliver Holtz
Julia Mareth Hook
Eryn Kamari Hosey
Shalik Robert Hoskin-Smith
Zachary Marquise House
Drayton James Howard
Nevaeh Maria Howard
Isabelle Grace Hughes
Katy Isabelle Hymas
McKenzie Rihanna Iriarte
Amari Ahlaysia Jackson
Gabriel Ryan James
Travoi Eugene Jenkins
Zariah Zeta Jenkins
Zi'ron Matthew Jenkins
Janiyah Gabrielle Jennings
Michael Christopher Jennings
Emmanuel Kirk Jhagroo
Marvin Jason Jimenez Barrios
Alexander Marchiel Johnson
Jordan Emmanuel Johnson
Joseph Edward-Sherwood Johnson
Logan Elliott Johnson
Prestine Luther Johnson
Faith Nichole Joiner
Adrian Lloyd Jones
Joseph Norman Jones
Benjamin Theodore Jordan
Natalyia-Dior Jaslene Jamilah Jordan
Desimond Antwan Joy
Desimoni Twanyia Joy
Ellis Ivan Kachin
Madison Taylor Karcher
Dimitri Yanni Katsoulakis
Thomas Zaquan Kelly
Kevin Alexander Kent
Avin Tanner Kenyon
Parker Blake Kern
Victoria Ann Kesel
Tyler William Kimball
Madilyn Marie Kinlaw
Bethany Melaysha Kinsey
Edan Lily Klein
Kathryn Saylor Kline
Lucas William Kline
Albert Kowalski Vega
Lukas John Kowlok
Naythaniel Lawrence Kruse
Camire Jayden Lamar Lambright
Rihanna Aleajah Langston Frasier
Jaime Lara Vaca
Juan Pablo Ledesma Moreno
TraVonne Elijah Lee
Wyatt Franklin Lee
Megan Olivia Leland
Kauã Leles Machado
Gavin Drake Lewis
Jayden Dayshon Lewis
Chuying Li
Tiffany Lian
Zoe Camilla Litke-Johnson
Jewelle Laurelle Loadholt
Jose Angel Lobo-Rodriguez
Natalia Kaylie Looker
Yohan Estuardo López Morales
Ofny Manuel Lucas Asijtuj
Isabella Marie Lysdal
Anthony Jeremiah Mack
Nashi Ari'Ell Mack
Landon Jordon Mains
Shanese Rhaine Malicad
Jace Alexander Malisauskas
Marquise Xavier Manning
Ajh'Janae Marie Marks
Jordyn Camille Marshall
Zenobia Imani Martin
Brandon Leonel Martinez Tenorio
Valeria Martinez
Wilamena Daisy Martinez
Eduardo Daniel Martinez-Najera
Dylan Elizabeth McCleaf
Niasia Lynn McClendon
JaCorey Shamar Dareon McCoy
Halie Rose McCrery
Brooklyn Greta McEwan
Kristopher Patrick McGee
Meliq Antonio McGowan
Jaden Xavier McGrue
Amir Zachariah Kemonei McKnight
Avery Harrison McNeil
Skylor Wanda Nevaeh Melvin
Franklyn Isaias Menjivar
David Meraz
Tanner Melvin Merta
Ana Clara Meyer Santos
Jiterris Cortez Middleton
Malachi Jermaine Middleton
Dionne Imani Milford
Kionna Simone Milford
Jazmin Remona Miller
Silas Blake Miller
Isabella Grace Mills
Leonel Moraes Miquilino Magalhaes
Leylin Mariet Miralda-Argueta
Cristian Mollinedo
Nestor Mondragon
Timothy Rashaad Monroe
Isabella Montoya Castaneda
Ean Darnell Moore
Robert Joseph Moore
Jaime Jair Morales Arevalo
Ronnie Jose Morillo Gutierrez
Mason Brody Morris
Vincent Cornelius Moseley
Harleigh Allison Mosley
Kimari Soulae Moultrie
Jesus Murguia
Jaedyn Hezekiah Muwwakkil
Steven Allen Myers
Caleb Zamir Nelson
Valter Tolentino Neto
Olivia Lynn Neumayer
Owen Xavier Neumayer
Geovana Victoria Neves Oliveira
Kelly Susanna Nolasco Mendoza
Mitchell Alexander Nolasco Mendoza
Madison Alease Nowell
Neomie Marie Ogan
Kauan Camargo Oliveira
Joshua Paul Olmeda
Skyler Paige Olson
Jesus Emiliano Ortega Paz
Erik Ortuno-Martinez
Morgan Elizabeth Ouellette
Maria Luiza Pacheco
Christian Hommy Padilla
A'myri Kashanti Palmer
Jay'Shawn James Palmer
Ashton William Parker
Garv Patel
Kevin Edgar Paucar Sanchez
Ashton Skye Pavlovich
Jameson Matthew Pelham
Jaylen Amaya Penn
Jesse Lee Perdue
Andrea Perez Saucedo
Ruby Beling Perez
Isaac Matthew Pernerewski
Gavin Jeffrey Peters
Jessica Lynn Pfeil
Hannah Rose Phalen
Cheyanne Alyson Phillips
Maria Eduarda Pina Pacheco
Frederick Joshua Pleis
Da-Leyah Lashay Polite
Sianya Marie Love Polite
Caleb Mason Powell
Jayden Anthony Ferrese Powell
Brian Michael Preslar
Gavin Richard Preston
Landin Jamar Jerome Pryor
Santiago Luzwuir Quiñonez
Kevin Alejandro Ramirez Gomez
Junior Eliseo Ramirez Velasquez
Yessenia Thais Ramirez
Keisha Ramos Morales
Janiah Jaysen Ramos
Zion Lamont Ramsey
Emely Stefany Rangel-Cruz
Colt Hartwood Rease
Kendrick Jamar William Reaves
Tristan Davis Reeder
Jerome Shawn Reese
Rylee Grace Rhodes
Edgar Emanuel Rivas Tomás
Victoria Valentina Rivas
Anariya Faith Rivera
David Rivera
Fernando Olopai Rivera
Sa'Von Rahiem Rivers
Madelyn Lou Robinson
Travon Brad Robinson
Luz Amaris Robles Cano
Luis Junior Rodriguez Vazquez
Ismael Rodriguez-Vazquez
Tyheim J'mari Rogers
Nathanial Ryan Rojas
Karrson Michael Rollins-Faircloth
Samantha Roman Montes
Patricia Gabriela Romero Duboy
Alyseia Marie Roper
Belen Talmai Roque
Junior Rosa-Arias
Lizbeth Rosas-Ventura
Taliyah Lachelle Rue
Madalyn Jean Rusch
Hailee Jay Russ
Zackary Samir Safa
Stephanie Angel Salas-Espia
Kyla Michelle Sammons
Samantha Sanchez Bernal
Kaelyn Ann Sanders
Camila Desire Sandoval
Shelby Perline Sansbury
Melissa Maria Nascimento Santiago
Kaitlyn Jade Scavone
Evan Anthony Schiller
Lilyen Mae Schoppert
Sofia Gabrielle Schuchert
Reagan Marie Schumacher
Carliece Myrna Rosetta Scott
Gracie Marie Shamblin
Everly Jane Wanjun Sharp
KeiMya Zinah Sharpe
Leah Elizabeth Shelton
Jenna Lee Sheppard
Dallas Fauster Shultz
Da'vone Nathan Jerome Silas
Talitha Silva Gonzaga
Pedro Henrique Silva Souza
Tashayla Anquanetta Japanis Simmons
Amerie Rose Simonian
Ja'Riq Damir Singleton
Zyinab Mohmed Sirelkhtim
Brent Allan Sisk
Janiya Makenzie Smith
Rajae Jamari Smith
Teijaun Ahmad Smith
Victor Jahir Solares Mencia
Isaiah Maurice Solis-Norton
Arianna Sophia Solorio Belmonte
Sierra Grace Soriano
Pablo José Sosa Cabrera
Alexis Soto
Sadie Alece Spell
Cassidy Renee Spence
Sophia Addison Spence
Jaxson Alex Squires
Zavion Ray Steward
Maximus Edward Sticht
Mia Embree Stone
Noah Edward Styles
Kimberly Melissa Suarez Rodriguez
Raul Tapia-Serrano
Brandon Wesley Taylor
Chase La'mon Taylor
Samantha Rose Taylor
Celeste Kelly Tello
Kira Kate Miyoko Tennant
Sydney Victoria Textor
Serenity Kimball Thielmann
Brandon Aiden Thompson
Zander Jacob Tingin
Lauren Elizabeth Tinnea
Vivianna Jade Torres Davis
Adelina Marie Elisabeth Tortora
Clarkson Louis Tournear
Raul Darwin Tovar Barrios
Khloe Mckenzie Tracy
Jackson Eugene Tucker
Alexis Nicole Uecker
Edwin Efrain Umanzor Mejia
Makayla Maribel Valdovinos
Adrian Raul Vargas
Chrishauna Zoin-Ciara Varns
Jeremias Vazquez Roblero
Erik Giovani Velasco
Michael Jose Velasco
Daisy Estrella Velasco-Gomez
Leidy Marisol Velásquez Morales
Elisa Anamin Vera Rodriguez
Jullya Victoria Vieira Matos
Jarrett Andrew Wagner
Raven Kaya Waldon
Dexter Antonia Walker
Justin Alexander Walker
Makayla Ashlynn Walker
Violet Michelle Walter
Colten Mitchell Walters
Jamya Nauja Waring
Mason Joseph Warne
Miles Jacob Warne
Marley Walter Washington
Stephon Raynard Washington
Diamond Leaira-Deanna Waters
Jordan Johaness Way
James Reid Weldon
Ethan Preston Wernicke
Kyle Jesse West
Addison Mackenzie White
Devon Alexander White
Jadyn Helena White
S'emaj Andre White
Samiah Tyesese White
Jameliah Rashae Wilder
Kennedy Christine Wilder
Cierra Alise Wilkins
Aleeya Nicole Williams
Anthony Roderick Williams
Aurel Akeem Williams
Darrell Anthony Wilson
Tyrus Antwan Wilson
Joshua Curtis Withers
Master Mason Memphis-Lee Witherspoon
Zyon Tre'von Witherspoon
Jennifer Lynn Womble
Elena Sade Woods-Carriker
Luke Christopher Wooten
Christina Milyn Wright
Clayton Maurice Wright
Camdon Alston Yon
KeShawn Perry Yon
Aaliyah Shanae Young
Ja'Veon Eddie Young