Goose Creek High’s 394 graduating Gators will cross the stage on Monday.
The graduating class of 2026 included three State Academic Honor recipients and nine Palmetto Fellows. There are 106 students eligible for the Life Scholarship and 128 eligible for the Hope Scholarship.
Students raked in an estimated $7,448,124 in academic scholarships and $2,018,800 in athletic scholarships.
Commencement exercises will begin June 1 at 6 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum. All graduation ceremonies are livestreamed.
Valedictorian
Jacob Edward Osborne
Parents: Lauren and Bradley Thornton, and Timothy Osborne
Sibling(s): Owen Osborne Wyatt Thornton and June Thornton
Awards: Junior Scholar; AP Scholar; Junior Marshall
Offices held: Beta Club President; Rho Kappa President; Mu Alpha Theta founder
Extracurricular activities: Beta Club; Rho Kappa Model UN; Mu Alpha Theta; Sports Medicine
Scholarships earned: Palmetto Fellows Scholarship; Clemson University Merit Scholarship; Palmetto Pack; Dr, TG Homer Scholarship; Furman Bell Tower Scholarship; Ball State Presidential Scholarship; Wingate Merit/Academic Scholarship; Johnson and Wales Merit Scholarship; Oregon State Provost Scholarship; Clarkson University Achievement Award; University of Oregon UO excellence Scholarship; TCSC Silver Wings Scholarship; Santee Cooper Pathways Scholarship
Total scholarships: $745,000
College attending: Clemson University
Intended major: Pre-Professional Health Studies
Message to the senior class: “Don’t forget where you come from or the people that supported you.”
Salutatorian
Lyric Marcella Cureton
Parents: Becky Dyches
Sibling(s): Johnny Diaz
Awards: Gator of the Month
Offices held: Captain of softball team; captain of tennis team
Extracurricular activities: Varsity softball; varsity tennis
Scholarships earned: Life Scholarship; Teaching Fellows; University of South Carolina Dean’s Scholarship
Total scholarships: $58,000
College attending: University of South Carolina Honors College
Intended major: Elementary Education
Message to the senior class: “Live for the joyful moments in life no matter what comes your way.”
Top 5 graduating seniors
Joining Osborne and Cureton in the top five are the following graduates:
3 - Donavan Rashard Brown
4 - Dominic Jamal Anthony
5 - Lindsay Ann Katharine Stallings
Goose Creek High's graduating class of 2026
Trinitee Anisha Abdur-Rahim
Sierra Elanna Adhemar
Jaylee Nadez Albright
Kaleb Louis Alford
Jordain Dominique Jettie Allen
McKenzie Lynn Almas
Perla Scarlett Alvarado Mayorga
David Randolph Ancrum Jr.
Austin George Anctil
Haidyn Elizabeth Anderson
Leah Elaine Anderson
Dominic Jamal Anthony
Erick Aquino De La Cruz
Efren Ethanyel Arceda Rivas
Jade Lynette Austin
Cooper Keane Baker
Cristian Aldahir Banegas Banegas
Skye Miracle Barnett-Dennis
K'Mara Lemay Barr
Jostin Jariel Barrios Mejia
Steven Josimar Barrios Mejia
Michael Angelo Bartolo
Blake Robert Bass
Elliott Kahne Baxley
Joshua Major Bean
Travis James Bennett
Xavian Laron Bennett
Chalaya Niani Blake
Deshawn Joshua Blue
Lyla Kelly Blum
Christian David Boedeker
Jeremy Noe Bonilla-Martinez
Parker Smith Bowers
Riley Marie Bracey
Caleb Wyatt Bradwell
Sintia Nereida Braga
Damon Jamar Broderick
Jamon Jamal Broderick
Ajahni Mikkel Brown
Donavan Rashard Brown
Ja'quell Rashaun Brown
Jada Allena Brown
Jermya Tyisha Jewel Brown
Jorden Christopher Brown
Jyezaya Gregory Brown
Re'mon Tyree Brown Jr.
Samone Chanell Brown
Shelayisa Brown
Trinity Elise Sharvonnia Brown
Kale Davis Brownmiller
Lillian Marie Budde
Ashton Andrew Burke
Christianna Marie Nichole Burns
Alyssa Lanese Butler
Tivon Cordell Michael Butler
Sydney Anita Byrd
Gabriel Elijah Cazonova Cales
Cameron Michael Campbell
Josiah Sidney Campbell
Raheem Arkeen Campbell
Kalayah Nyiana Capers
Kamille Laquanna Carpenter
Makyia Persia Carr
Alexis Castillo Cabrera
Rick Castillo Linares
Nathanial Jerome Chavis
Cornelius Cameron Chestnut
Gabriel Santana Christopher
Zyrus Jems Rivera Collantes
Lily Isabella Collazo
Layne Denise Collins
James Robert-Maluhia Cooper
Macey Dezaray Corbitt
Alexa Jaqueline Coria-Ramos
Thomas Anthony Coulter IV
Bradley Christopher Courtright
Raquel Saniya Cousins-Davis
Blake Gregory Covington
Iker Fidel Cruz Gomez
Cristian Vicasey Cruz-Gallegos
Brielle Lee Cruzado
Lyric Marcella Cureton
Julio Cesar Oliveira Da Silva
Emily Anne Davis
Raz De Gracia
Ndella Hady Deme
Khalil Jermaine Dereef
Nnenaya Joy Dery-Banks
Selena Marie Desilets
Josmar Diaz Lopez
Lance Anthony Diede
Ja'lia Marie Domingue-Evans
Alaina Sumner-Vigilla Dowe
Azlyn Marie Drake
Micaela Rayne Drayton
Nevaeh J'onna Drayton
Addison Danielle Edwards
Alaina Clara Edwards
Madison Olivia Egge
Edidiong-Michael Raphael Ekong
Baleigh Nevaeh Epps
Edwin David Escoto Hernandez
Arrick Thomas Espada
Daniel Isaac Espinal
Ella Ann Espiritu
Katrina Marie Esteve
Tyress Montrell Evans Jr.
Travis Ryan Everett
Autumn Ann Farmer
Kamille La'shae Ferebee
Yesenia Feria Perez
Hann-Neyssa Bervely Fine
Arnay Rashae Fleming
Rodney DaShon Fleming Jr.
Imani Ayanna Fogel
Bre Anne Francis
Brennan Edward Franklin
Shamya La'Shay Frasier
Amiyah Evelyn Gadsden
Jahfire Gallashaw
Pilar Brigionni Gallop
Nevaeh Alise Galloway
Anthony Garcia Casanova
Bryan Garcia-Romero
Gibson Xochtiel Gavidia Reyes
Christopher Michael Gaynor Jr.
Charles James Geiger
Makaylah Denise Gethers
Marcus Dewayne Gibbs Jr.
Aidan Paul Fujimaru Gilbertson
Daimar Sadrina Gill
Zahria Michelle Gilliard
Hansel Enrique Giron
Kristi Lynn Golden
Sabian J. Goldsmith
Jocelyn Aileen Gomez
Mekhi Zimir Grado
Thalia Felicitas Raguine Grado
Kamauri Dayshawn Graham-Coakley
Brandon Rashaad-Jermaine Grant
Payton Glenn Grant
Da'Shaun Darnelle Green
Horace Green IV
Laniyah Danaysha Lashay Green
Malachi Terill-Jacques Green
Abagail Iris Greene
Timothy James Gregowicz
Ka'murah Nilayjah Gresham
Shannon Diane Grimsley
Ismael Guerrero Trujillo
Kobyn Christopher Guest
Stephanie Lynne Gunnells
Emma Grace Ruth Gunnis
Ellice Norman Flores Gutierrez
Connor Everett Hall
Caden Riley Ham
Ja'Niyah Lynn Harrell
Ladejah Te'Kalayh Anae' Harris
Bryce Anthony Harrison
Tristan Andrew Feolino Harrison
Aaron Matthew Harvey
Annabelle Lynn Heinemann
Emily Grace Henry
Kenner Alessandro Hernandez Fernandez
Efrain Hernandez Juarez
Richard Hernandez
Jeremiah Joel Higgins
Faye Valen Hocott
Lily Rose Holley
Tayah Aali Holmes
Victoria Elaine Holmes
Trinity Jade Devine Hooks
Jay'don Tyree Anton Howe
Aiyana Janae Howell
Isaiah Aaron Huggins Willis
Dylan Tanner Hughes
Robert Anthony Humphries
Ary'anna Ty'Jae Hunter
Jai Lauren Jack
Anaya Amyrianna Jackson
Gralin Lamond Jackson
Jayden Carmelo James
Emmanuel Aaron Jamison
Jasmine Belinda Jara
Katelyn Elizabeth Jeffcoat
Melissa Nicole Jefferson
Iveona Zyasia Jenkins
Kordell Michael Johnson
Perri Kenneth Rene' Mason Johnson
Serena Pandora Johnson
Shyiah La'Tre Johnson
Terrell Antwan Johnson Jr.
Blake Allen Jones
Demonte' Keyon Jones
Janiyah Armani Jones
Mark Anthony Jones Jr.
Piper Marie Jones
Anna Sue Jordan
Emma Jean Jordan
Helen Marie Jordan
Amonty Perrez Joseph
Shinaya Lashay Judge
Kimora Janiece Kendrick
De'onta Tyrick Kinloch-Mack
Serenity Danielle Kitchens
Brianna Hope Knagenhjelm
Delilah Phoenix Kozloski
Heloysa Soares Lapinha
Adyn Alexander Laurie
Lauryn Sienna Leeks
Alessandra Bucud Lejarde
Elise Jenifer Lenoir
Mallari Dylan Glorianna Lesley
Audrey Cornelius Lloyd Jr.
Matthew Kent Long
NaShea Inez Long
Javier Ezequiel Lopez
Julianna Raylene Lopez
Maraiya Lopez
Gabriel Wayne Montemayor Macaspac
Gabrielle Elana Mack
Natalia Marie Madison-Ladson
Jorge Luis Mancia Peña
Jaqori Darius Manley
William Douglas Mantey
Allison Arianna Marcia Barquero
Laury Marian Martinez Morales
Kerhyl Alecia Matthews
Braydon Joseph Maulden
Shania Monay Maxwell
Lena Madison McClary
Dezire Tylay-Jah McCoy
Jeremiah Deon McCray
Robert Andrew McFadden Jr.
Shaderion Deon McFadden
Madison Maree Davis McNeill
Holley Rose Mead
Jafet Afif Mejia Alvarado
Anthony Nahun Mejia
Eduar Albeiro Mendoza
Juanita Elena Mendoza-Reyes
Sirr Thomas William Lee Mercado
Iyanna Kahliya Middleton
Patricia Marie Miguel
Joseph Robin Miller
Keldyn Lee Mitchell
Hanny Nahomy Molina Arceda
Joseph Monroe Jr.
Jessie Nevaeh Montenegro-McIntyre
Emily Paige Moore
Aubrey Jade Morris
Lael Solei Morton-Wheeler
Aiyanna Allisa Moses
Lucille Alivia Munro
Salina Josephine Najjar
Isselah Belinne Fuertes Natividad
David Joseph Nelson
Javon Luther Nelson
Te'von Darrein Nesmith
Amelyah Elise-Starr Nicholson
Ethan Tanner Nicosia
Osman Yossimar Nieto Lopez
Yarisel Nieto Lopez
Diego Fernando Nunez Cortez
Aubre' Nevaeh Oree
Alexander Pedro Orihuela
Roy Ornelas-Sandoval
Ashly Natalia Orozco Murillo
Alejandro Jose Ortiz Murillo
Jacob Edward Osborne
Emma Lynn Overstreet
Martyelis Vanessa Parra Mendoza
Aniyah Arianna Patterson
Da'Najiah Darna Patterson
James Juliusz Pearce
Jonani Pelaez
Angel Jesus Perales Lopez
Cristy Nallely Perdomo-Gomez
Michele Maria Perez Velasquez
Alberto Perez Victoria
Sandraliz Rubi Perez-Martinez
Amira Abrajano Pidlaoan
Adriane Kyndall Pinckney
Austin Portillo Gomez
Genesis Maria Portillo-Meza
Jordan Jesse Pringle-Jackson
David Brodey Provost
Gabrielle A'aliyah-Dy'amond Pugh
Troy Alan Purdue
Enrique Ramirez Castaneda
Amayrany Lizeth Ramirez-Dimas
Hazel Ramos Rivas
Braedyn Cedric Israel Reaves
Jaiymond Douglas Reid
Marcos Exequiel Reyes Villeda
Adriana Nicole Reyes-Greene
Aiden Matthew Rigg
Jonathan Xavier Rivera
Brianna Louise Roberts
Imani Simone Roberts
D'juan Tah'Jay Robinson
Makiyah Nicole Evelyn Robinson
Montrell Alexander Robinson
Katharinne Rodrigues Cesário
Sara Valeria Rodriguez Gonzalez
Brianna Elissa Rodriguez
Taliyah Armoni Roman
Yerannia Romero Hernandez
Jarvis Leonard Roper Jr.
Hazel Mae Rose
Michael Rose Jr.
Chase Dylan Royal
Dominic Samuel Rugema
Jesse Manuel Ruiz
Lindsay Nicole Rupard
Whitney Rae Rupard
Riley Nicholas Sadler
Mo'naejah Hannah Marie Salley King
Deziyah Giselle Sams
Sky Sirron Sams
Wilmer Antonio Santos
Sean Astin Maala Saradpon
Dennis Leo Scharer III
Cameron Jaivion Scott
Kevin Gerard Scott Jr.
Taveion Jamar Scott
Savannah Renee Scrio
Mouhamed Ndiaga Seck
Jocelyn Reann Shepherd
Greyce Ellen Sherrill
Sherlyn Izamar Silva Garcia
Ruth Nohemy Silva Lagos
Carlaysha Sharon Simmons
Ezekiel Grant Simmons
Savannah Amira Simmons
Trinity Rayshell Sims
Andropolous Arthur Singleton Jr.
Sherlin Vanesa Sitán Aquino
Hayden Clair Slaughter
Nathaniel Miller Slaw
Amaria Laila Smith
Ella Sara Smith
Ja'Vahris Raylundo Keshawn Smith
Keturah Nylese Smith
Tyler Paul Smith
Alexa Patricia Sobrado Saucedo
Christian Joseph Souder Jr.
Payton Bailey Souder
Ja'dyn Shania Speights
Eleanor Jean Stabler
Lindsay Ann Katharine Stallings
Landon Fisher Stanley
Nadia Jean Stark
Lillian Marie Steen
Conner Nicholas Stephenson
Jordan Ahmmad Stevenson
Addison Grace Stout
Kanashia Taniel Street
Anabella Kinsley Teal
Nathan Isaac Theirse
Avery Shae Thomas
Bri'naiya Renae' Thomas
Ceyona Brinae' Thomas
Arianna Makayla Thompson
Kennedy Renee-Nichole Thorne
Caleb Aaron Tibbs
Emanuel Jose Torres Aguirre
Deavieon Sicarre Tracy
Kristal Lynn Traub
Brayden William Turner
Connor Edward Urbanski
Ahilyn Abigail Valdez-Mendez
Ammy Yamivel Valladares Ramirez
Dionte' Malike Varner
Brenni Nicole Vega-Torrez
Emerson Velasquez-Sitan
Joel Sidney Walstrom
Janathian Tayrik Warren
Ka'saun Jajamal Washington
Malachi Uriel Washington
Danielle Nicole Watson
Etnie Thomas Lynn Wear
Cooper Evan Weaver
Lazuli Nick Webster
Armani Jadeen White
Dior Christian White
Jayla Orella Wigfall
Siyani Dontre Wigfall
Berkley Marie Williams
Davonte Alexander Cory Williams
Zia Gale Williams
Gavin Christopher Wilson
Emily Kate Winstead