Timberland High is excited to present this year’s 135 graduates.
The graduating class of 2026 included four Palmetto Fellows. There are 40 students eligible for the Life Scholarship and 43 eligible for the Hope Scholarship.
Students raked in an estimated $2,700,644 in academic scholarships and $6,000 in athletic scholarships.
Commencement exercises will begin June 2 at 2 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum. All graduation ceremonies are livestreamed.
Valedictorian
Olivia May Gandolfo
Parents: Shannon Wampler
Sibling(s): Charles Gandolfo
Awards: A Honor Roll all four years of high school; two Academic Letters for Perfect Scores on End of Course exams; District Presidential Scholar Nominee; Junior Marshal
Extracurricular activities: Art; Creative Writing; Educational Studies (for future teachers)
Scholarships earned: Palmetto Fellows Scholarship; Dean’s Scholarship
Total scholarships: $43,200
College attending: University of South Carolina
Intended major: Art Education
Message to the senior class: Hi, my name is Olivia. I love colorful things, fun art and games, and finding other nerdy and creative people so that we can be ourselves and help each other. You might not know me, and you might never know me, but I hope that we can all support each other in this world. I hope that we can all pursue our passions, overcome obstacles, and keep in mind how important it is to continue learning each day that we’re alive, about anything and everything. I want to use my knowledge, my interests, and my skills to connect with and provide for other people. That’s the greatest thing that I could ask for: forming amazing relationships with others built on our powerful interests and curiosities of the world. Every day we share facts, we share laughs, we share stories, we share experiences. We are all constantly influencing each other with the information, emotions, and creations that we put out into the world, and I find great value in that. Learning is something that fuels my personal motivation and happiness every day, and I hope to maintain a healthy and passionate mind for the rest of my life.
Salutatorian
Madison Nicole Rice
Parents: Michael Rice and Jennifer Rice
Sibling(s): Isaac Rice and Sara Rice
Awards: Timberland High School Academic Letter (May 2023); Timberland High School Academic Letter (May 2024); Academic Letter Plaque (2022-2023); All County Concert Band (2022-2023); All County Band (2023-2024); Certificate of Appreciation (2023-2024 Timberland Marching Wolves); Certificate of Completion of Health Science (April 2026); Timberland High School Academic Letter(May 2026); Trident Technical College Pre-Nursing Youth Apprenticeship Program (2025); Signing 2-year Contract with Roper St. Francis (2025); Trident Technical College Pre-Nursing Certificate (April 2026)
Offices held: Secretary of Senior (2025-2026); 1st Attendant Homecoming Queen (2025-2026); National Honor Society Secretary (2025-2026); BETA Club member (2023-2026)
Extracurricular activities: Soccer (2022-2024); JROTC Rifle Team (2022-2024); Timberland High School Marching Band (2022-2024)
Scholarships earned: Charleston Southern University Jairy C. Hunter, Jr. Scholarship and Presidential Scholarship at Coastal Carolina Life Scholarship
Total scholarships: $108,000
College attending: Trident Technical College
Intended major: Nursing
Message to the senior class: “It has been an honor to know everyone, whether I’ve known you since Kindergarten or just met you in high school. No matter where you go, remember that God has a plan for you. Put your all into life. I’ve been honored to have grown alongside such a great group of humorous and intelligent minds. We’ve survived the assignments, the tests, and the group projects, so I know we will get through whatever life throws at us. Never stop believing in yourselves and chasing your dreams. Even though we may all go our separate ways, I truly hope life brings each of you happiness, success, and peace. I will always remember the time we spent together. As this chapter closes, I hope you read the next one thoroughly. Take every leap, but be cautious of what it can hold. Never doubt yourself because you know yourself best. Lastly, don’t let anyone tell you differently.”
Top 5 Graduating Seniors
Joining Gandolfo and Rice in the top five are the following graduates:
3 – Joshua Caleb Murphy
4 – Jaliah Lamara Boone
5 – LaSasha Jewel Tiller
Timberland High’s graduating class of 2026
Caleb Scott Ackermann
Ajaya Kimora Addison
Montez LaTroy Addison, Jr.
Shaun Thomas Alexander
Ketcher Thomas Banks
William Herman Bayles, II
Day'Vian Damario Joseph Bennett
Owen Joaquin Berrios
Lexi Kaedyn Boland
Jaiden Lemir Boone
Jaliah Lamara Boone
Shaylie Rose Boucher
Jaliah Ka'Myrah Brown
Jayden Xavier Brown
Kevin Ja'Darius Brown
Sean Micheal Brown
Mason Odell Bunch
Nzyve'ir Vinson Burgess
Zi'Kwan Tyrie Burgess
Shamarion Bynum
Addyson Nichole Janie-Lynn Carter
Austin Harris Carter
Amia Joy Cleveland
Saniya Margaret Jenee Collins-Brown
Olivia Lynn Covington
Abagayle Lynn Craven
Alli Marie Craven
Timothy Ethan Cribb
A'Kyren Anthoney Croker
Madison Renea Cumbee
William Randolph Dean, III
Sean Marques Eason
Hunter Wade Edens
Sierra Jean Ethridge
Karly Elizabeth Fann
Rubei Sue Felts
Tristan Alexzander Flatley
Sauli Paulina Camarena Flores
Gracelyn Hope Floyd
Kayla Nichole Floyd
Sanniyah Te'Monie Frasier
Olivia May Gandolfo
Emily Marie Gaskins
Hanna Lea Gaskins
London Kymani Johnita Giles
Jamal Marquez Golden Jr.
Malyk Jerome Goodman
Chideya Amere Lashae Gourdine
Umah're Antayvis-Tre'varh Gourdine
Amani Lashonda Governor
Myasia Nevaeh Grant
Zy'Mareion Bakari Kemp Gray
China Lamiracle Taquanna Greene
E'Maurii-Zyaire Quayone' Hall
Jah'Quavian Stephon Jabez Hardee-Smith
Christopher Jordan Haynes
Summer Rose Hensley
Rihanna Danielle Holmes
Aayanah Levaeh Holston
Alexander Cory Horne
Dakota Blake Howells
Jeremiah Ezekiel Hutchinson
Javion Damar Jenkins
A'Niyah Kierra Johnson
Brandon Tai-Shon Isaiah Jones
Makiya Renae Jones
Kayson Tanner King
Raine Christalyn King
Jakairi Durell Kinlaw
Jayden La'Trey Lampkin
Bella Marie LaSalle
Attoria Shamaya Lewis
Linkon Cole Lovett
Pedro Sean Mazate
Niko Rayvaughn Wilson McComb
Blake Alan McDowell
Marteena Isabella McMakin
Kegan Dwayne Vernon Melville
Dayami Mendez Corzo
Ra'Shawn Sanjaia Milford
Alvaughn Ja'Keel Miller
Jordyn Elajah Milligan
Hugh Barnwell Mitchum, III
I'Quize Marquice Morring
Brandon Lamar Mosley
Tijae' La'Quian Mouzon
Joshua Caleb Murphy
Lainey Dakota Nichols
John Wyatt Nolan
Au'Narie Simone Nole
Joel Alexis Ortiz Reyes
Madalynn Ashlee Outen
Caydin Chay Owens
Josseline Perez Camas
Jalaya Tianna Perkins
Wyatt Thomas Phillips
Sae'vion Mark'quez Shemar Pinckney
Raegan LeeAnn Port
Raegan Leigh Poston
Micah Kaeden Powers
Suzanna Jade Pressley
Cece Armani Prioleau
Zion Grace Prioleau
Mack Kadon Ravenell, IV
Madison Nicole Rice
Ge'Aundre Montrel Rivers
Robert Livingston Roberts, Jr.
Courtney Paige Russell
Harold Javen Sanders
Samara Breauna Victoria Scott
Nataly Cruz Serrato
MaJic LaJai Simmons
Latrell Angelo Smalls
Lane Michael Brinning Sovilla
Deyond Betty Spann
Amiya Markia Starks
Chelcee Mya Taylor
Julian Celester Taylor
Zyree Xavion Gerard Taylor
Cassidy Rayne Thomas
LaSasha Jewel Tiller
Kaiden Michael Timberlake
Kevin Richard Ussery Sandefur
Emma Elise Villanueva
Sophia Wren Wadford
Dana Cameil Washington
Jermanee Zyaire Washington
Samuel Earl Washington
Ra'Sheed Maliek White
Joshua Jama Williams
Kaylie Madison Williams
Janiya Ni'chele Winston
Isaiah Thomas Wright
Michael Edward Yannacey
Brent Jayden Yeary