Berkeley High is excited to recognize its 396 graduating seniors.
The graduating class of 2026 included three State Academic Honor recipients and 17 Palmetto Fellows. There are 102 students eligible for the Life Scholarship and 131 eligible for the Hope Scholarship.
Students raked in an estimated $9,975,132 in academic scholarships and $780,132 in athletic scholarships.
Commencement exercises will begin June 2 at 6 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum. All graduation ceremonies are livestreamed.
Valedictorian
Bonnie Chen
Parents: JinYan Chen and PinQing Dong
Sibling(s): Vicky Chen
Awards: Breakfast of Champion Award; C-Cats nominee; PC Fellows; Seal of Biliteracy; Junior Marshal
Offices held: National Honor Society President
Extracurricular activities: Beta Club; National Honor Society; Student Government Association
Scholarships earned: USC Merit Scholarship; Palmetto Fellows; Donald A. Norton Scholarship
Total scholarships: $44,200
College attending: Clemson University
Intended major: Computer Science
Message to the senior class: “I sincerely hope that one day we’ll look back on these four years as dreams worth remembering. Throughout all the hard days, thank you to everyone who made the memories along the way a little brighter and worthwhile. Congratulations to the Class of 2026, and I wish everyone the best on whatever path comes next.”
Salutatorian
Jace Matthew Dye
Parents: Meloday Williams, and Jonathan and Tabbatha Dye
Sibling(s): Jonathan Dye, Jackson Dye, Grayson Early and Gavin Early
Awards: College Board First Generation Recognition Award; AP Scholar with Distinction; Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Nominee; Presbyterian College Junior Fellow; C-Cats Award; BHS Math Department Award; BHS World Language Department Award; Presidential Scholars Program Candidate; SC Beta Club convention second Place Musicology; SC Beta Club convention second Place Social Studies; National Beta Club – three-time Group Talent National Champions; Junior Marshal
Offices held: Beta Club – President and Regional Leadership Representative; Mock Trial Team President; National Honor Society Vice President; President – Club America; Fellowship of Christian Athletes Student Leader
Extracurricular activities: Beta Club; Mock Trial; Varsity Tennis Team; National Honor Society; Club America; Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Scholarships earned: Old Main Scholarship – Wofford College; Palmetto Fellows; Boys State Scholarship – Anderson University; President’s Scholarship - Anderson University; College of Charleston Merit Scholarship; Jairy C. Hunter Scholarship – Charleston Southern University
Total scholarships: $337,000
College attending: University of Pennsylvania
Intended major: Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Message to the senior class: “’What you seam to be, be really.’ -Benjamin Franklin.”
Top 5 graduating seniors
Joining Chen and Dye in the top five are the following graduates:
3 - Aleena Reagan Tanner
4 - Keller Lane Wofford
5 - Ramet Thomas Guise
Berkeley High's graduating class of 2026
Taylar Marie Ackerman
Cecilia Isabel Acosta
Emma Renee Adams
Nolan William Adams
Aiyana Unique Addison
A'mari Zyaire Aikens
Cesar Aaron Alatorre Rodriguez
Chimera Arsha Janae Alston
Johnny Jake Aragon
Aidan Elijah Argonza
Makayle Asby
Travis Owen Atwood
Marquis Jaylen Bernard Aull
Harrison Fischer Baird
Ava Gabriella Baker
Joseph Gavin Baker
Kendall Gale Ball
Gavin Charles Barb
Seth Thomas Barnette
Phillip Anthony Barre Jr.
Sariahgwen Renee Bartley
Jourdyn Taiyon Bates
Victor David Bautista-Hernandez
Cameron Allen Beckett
Keondre Jeremiah Belton
Jasmine Aryana Bennett
Shirlette Rose Benton
Payton Thomas Bielecki
Arle' Corrine Blake
Eb'oni Ah'laya Blake
Autumn Soleece Blakeney
Azi Jayden Boeckel
Omar Isaac Bolden
Alix Renee Booker
Kevin Clark Boris
Khloe' Marie Bowens
Kamara Kandyce Bowman
Leah Evangelina Boyd
Susan Olivia Boyere
Joe Tavion Lakendrick Bradley
Christopher Amari Bradshaw
Kaylen Hope Bradshaw
Zion Emmanuel Lafayette Britt
Maddyn Grace Brooks
Nathan Alexander Brooks
Aaliyah Lashay Brown
Ariel Marie Brown
Ethan Glenn Brown
Jeremiah Michal Alonzo Brown
Lauren Elizabeth Brown
Malik Tahir Brown
Mariah Imani Brown
Olivia Jessica Brown
Sha'Mara Tonya Brown
Trever Aundre Brown II
Aniyah Sarai Bryant
Dakota Alyssa Jenee Bugarin
Jason Melvin Bunch II
Jacob Wyatt Burns
Ja'quavion Le'marcus Butts
Easton Michael Callow
Breanna Tamarya Calvin
Mareli Camacho-Hernandez
Treasure Shawntel Camel
Kaliann Elizabeth Cameron
Demonte' DaQuawn Capers
Parris Zynae Capers
Nicole Rose Carrington
Jordin Taron Carter
Mady Elizabeth Casselman
Dulce Amor Cervantes
Dylan Ethan Champaigne
Sophie Ruthmarie Champy
Jordan Omari Chandler
Bonnie Chen
Cesia Nayeli Ciguenza Borjas
Andrew Ayden Clark
Hudson Lewis Clark
DeAndre' Terrell Cleveland
Destiny Renay Coffey
Mackenzie Lorene Cogdill
K'Ahnir Victor Coleman
David Jabin Collins
Wendoli Achanty Concepcion
Cooper Caison Conley
Madelynn Nicole Cook
Joseph Brennon Coon
Pierson D'Andre Copeland
Cynthia Coronel-Reyes
Marissa Renae Craven
Ethan Lee Crisp
Alex Edward Cromedy Jr.
Yessica Cruz Dolores
Ismael Cruz Martinez
Itzel Damary Cruz Santiago
Carlos Daniel Cruz-Reyes
Carmelo Carlos Curnell
Sara Lynn Curtis
Colline Eulasia Cusack
Ja'Quez Julius Cuttino
Laroy Monshawn Cuttino
Juliany Da Silva Santos
Eula Nethania Dagal
Ayden Treyshaun Daily
Rhoan Ellington Darnell
Kamese Lilly Davis
Caleb Aiden Dawson
Cadence Lee Dean
Jacob Oscar Elmore Deavers
Daemontri James Delesline
Chrisean Marquis Dennis
Braeden Marion Dent
Alayah Tanae Deshields
Jeorgina Carina Deville Parra
Hunter Rian Dews
Darold Bakari-Jk'L Dixon
Thu Anh Doan
Tyler James Dobbs
Jaiden Xavier Dotson
Gavin Kooper Doty
Dalton Alexander Douglas
Allison Ansley Driggers
Joshua James Driscoll
Jace Matthew Dye
Gavin Eugene Early
London Aujhanae Edmonson-Lindsey
John Colin Engberg
Ciara Melissa Estrada
Peyton Matthew Eubanks
Alanah Jonece Faison
Ahnika Lynn Faucett
Jai'Nay Ty'Azja Feaster
Miles Landon Fenster
Cali Lillian Grace Fitzke
Za'Myah Adreana Octavia Fleeton
Kaprionna Janariya Ford
Chloe Alexcis-Rose Fordyce
K'den Shamelle Foxworth
Brooklyn Jacob Garreau
Mackenzie Lynn Gaskins
Jaylen Lamar Gee
Sullivan Amelia Giavelli
Carson Randall Glover
Colen Jerrell Glover Jr.
Jasmine Brianne Goodale
DeAndrea Monique Goodman
Nathaniel Dennis Goodwin
Ethan Samuel Lane Gore
Jordan Dalis Grant
Shakeem Alex Grant
Teri Meishea Rebecca Grant
Demi Allyce Gray
Gabriella Rose Angell Gray
Sydney Addison Gray
Emilia Taylor Graziano
Amani Jaliyah Jewel Green
Montye Alshanon Green Jr.
Quinci Tyler Green
Nailah Simone Griffin
Ramet Thomas Guise
Jackson Christopher Hainline
Weston Wyatt Haley
Ashley Lorraine Hannan
Elijah Marinus Hansen
Amaya Rochelle Harvey
Gwenivere Colleen Hauf
Precious Simone Hawkins
Cerina Christina Hayes
Bryson Bailey Heath
Marcus Dwight Davon Royal Henderson Jr.
Zoey Jade Hensley
Brandon Hernandez Sanchez
Emilia Azucena Hernandez-Cruz
Gavin Charles Herron
Isaiah Malik Hess Rivers
Chelsea Marie Heupel
Ryan Christopher Heupel
Jah'mir Eugene Heyward
Jaron Isaac Hobbs
Jenna Kate Hoffman
TaCambreeus Venus Renett Houston
Garrett Keian Howard
Jayden Delon Howard
Tierra Adrianna Hudson
Nevaeh Symone' Hunley
Kayla Elise Hutchinson
Neika Tchoussy Hyppolite
Amari Dominique Jackson
Landon Alexander Jackson
Rayshod Isiah Jefferson
Heaven Samone Jenkins
Talon Hugh Jernigan
Aaliyah Donashia Johnson
Aryanna Deborah Johnson
Joseph Doyen Johnson
Kylie Faith Johnson
Tavaris Kentrell-Castro Johnson
Terrion Markell Johnson
Caroline Elaine Jones
Christopher JaiQwan Jones Jr.
Jenna Marilynn Jones
Thomas Michael Jurgensmeyer Jr.
Dane Patrick Kanable
Eve Lyn Kaufmann
Pierre Antray King Jr.
Takhia Domonique King
Damien Lamone Kinloch Jr.
Makayla Lezah Kirksey
Caleb Joshua Knighton
Zakhya Aquirah Knox
Landon Grey Kokinda
Kimora Kimshu Ladson
Elyas Sabon Laramore
Jordyn Ashley Laughter
Ja'Veon Sadarius Law
Marissa Ann Marie Law
Emma Bella Lee
Ivorie Mckenzie Lemon
Aubrey Skye Litchfield
Hannah Michelle Little
Jordan Ty'Keith Davion Livingston
Christian Javar Lloyd
Jersey Jean Marie Loewen
Joshua Edward Long Jr.
Kamarie Jamal Troy Mack
Nhi Uyen Mai
Sophia Ventura Maldonado
NaDajah Jazelle Mallard
Theo Deonte' Marsh Jr.
Emma Lynne Martin
Jessi Erin Sarah Martin
Larissa Montrea Martin
Ebelin Martinez Hernandez
Malachi Zy'meer Mathis
Zayven Willie Matthews
Sara Aarilynne McConnell
Ja'Mia Sharice McCord
Emilie Anne McElvogue
Avery Pierre McGee Jr.
Cordell Tyree McGriff
Kevin Joseph Vernon McKinley
Stephen Thomas Meree
Kelsey Mariely Mesa
Romeo Martin Messier
Addison TRUE Metts
Samantha Reagan Miles
Carlyshia Shanea Miller
Breanna Madison Mitchell
Kaison Mitchell
Tationna Marihya Mitchell
Josue Alejandro Montes Parra
Gary LeCroy Montgomery
Maia Faith Moss
Genesis J.M. Moultrie
Krysstina Rose Athena Moyd
Hailee Grace Mullins
Dainaca Leigh Namiotko-Fritz
Maelynn Nicole Nance
Amir Rahim Nelson
Kemara Kessiah Nisbett
Ava Rubye O'Dell
Taylor Alexandria Oliva
Camden Ellis Orr
Alexandra Belen Ortiz
Harleigh Nicole Osborne
Kyleigh Elaine Osborne
Amellia Elizabeth Oyer
Myesha Kiera Palmer
Olivia Arlene Parker
Mihirkumar Vikrambhai Patel
Nishi Ghanshyam Patel
Priya Chiragi Patel
Alexander Robert Pates
Eli Winchester Peery
Jayden Anthony Pendergrast
Connery Wyatt Pendley
Jeffri Rodrigo Perez Lopez
Chance Scott Thomas Perry
Kimari Shi'Keem Jamyle Pinckney
Nevaeh Brooklynn Pinckney
Juana Patrisa Lucas Powell
Zareya Dajana Prezzy
Rhianna Janaysia Pringle
Joshua Conner Privette
Zachary Cooper Privette
Michael Emile Ramirez Reyes
Brandon Cole Ransom
Jack David Readdy
Brinkley Ann Rees
Charles Michael Reeves Jr.
Andrew Spencer Rehberg Jr.
Savannah McKenzie Rehberg
Trevino Reid Jr.
Anthony Josue Reyes Ponce
Tiara Rose Richardson
Zion Marcel Richardson
Ashley Brooke Richiusa
Christine Marteia Rivers
Jamelia Shamira Rivers
Jayden Rasheem Rivers
Kevin Devon Rivers
Teareona A'majae Rivers
Roy Leland Robertson IV
Dante Jevon Robinson
Isabella Louise Robinson
Steven Michael Christopher Robinson
Jaylyn Amani Rodgers
Arianys Lizette Rodriguez Dimas
Alaina Chantel Rodriguez
Benjamin Gordon Osvaldo Rodriguez
Anthony Marquez Rogers
Julia Roman
Reagan Nicole Rosier
Kelsey Jane Ruppert
Bella Marcia Rush
Aidean James Russ
Julian Isaiah Russ
Emmanuel Sanchez Carrada
Daisy Sanchez-Hernandez
Manuel Santiago Pascual
Madelyn Grace Schurlknight
Avonte Dequan Scott
Ayla Charmaine Seal
Zyire Imani Sergeon
Sophie Grace Sexton
Shayma Ali Sheikh
Alaina Nichole Simmons
Jakuan Ambrose Simmons Jr.
Kheaven Bernard Simmons Jr.
Tyler Kayvon-William Simmons
Taylor Andrew Simpson
Chrisuna Anastasia Sinclair
Ge'Mya La'sha Singleton
Landen Nicholas Slaton
Sakiyah Anise Smalley
Alaya Gariella Smalls
Keshaun Ravin Smalls
Andre Marquis Smith Jr.
Carter James Smith
Dallas Anthony Smith
Eric Dante' Smith Jr.
Javarion Jerod Smith
Mackenzie James Smith
Natalie Jewel Smith
Tyler Jovaughn Smith
Gehad Karlique Johnathan Sneed
Jefferson Sargi Soares
Kayla Denise Soderberg
Shauni Leigh Spinks
Sullivan Jason Spivey
Olivia Lamora Starks
Aaniyah Kanani Stewart
Justin Tyler Suarez
Destinee' Amya Sweet
Christopher Caleb Swindle
Aleena Reagan Tanner
La'Kyri A'mya Janae Taylor
Orenthial Lavassia Taylor Jr.
Zion Emorian Taylor
Angel Manuel Tejeda Bautista
Yeroon Emnet Temesgen
Kobe Michael Thomas
Madison Louise Thomas
Briahana Juanatia Thompson
Chamberlin Maliki Thompson
Dennis Donell Thompson Jr.
Jesse Michael Tipton Jr.
Jon Lawrence Tucker
Keilee Michelle Tucker
Camden Tyler Valicek
Genevieve Katherine VanDuinen
Freddy Vasquez Sandoval
Gabrielle Elizabeth Wade
Jamari Jaton Waring
Amari Jamal Washington
Sydney Claire Washington
Sky Lynn Waters
Wyatt Allen Weatherford
Teagan Tywan Weathers
Raven A'junae Welcome
Patrick Lee Wells
Sadie Jane Wesley
Shaniya Kamyriann West
Gerard Deaquan Whitaker
Alecia Malaila Ta'maya White
Aniya Eileen White
Jordyn Jay'von White
Olivia Morgan Whitney
Aiden Matthew Williams
Katyrra Maliyah Williams
Maliah Morgan Williams
Theodore Antonio Williams Jr.
Keller Lane Wofford
Kaitlyn Ranee Wright
Mia Kelis Wright
Dominic Terrell Young