Originally published on May 25, 2023
Goose Creek High will celebrate 388 graduating seniors this evening at the North Charleston Coliseum.
The graduating class of 2023 includes four state honor recipients and 12 Palmetto Fellows. There are 99 students eligible for the Life Scholarship and 116 students eligible for the Hope Scholarship.
Seniors scored an estimated $4,384,135 in academic scholarships and $4,767,492 in athletic scholarships.
Commencement exercises begin at 7 p.m.
Valedictorian
Josefin Juliana Ylanan Eraula
Parents: Francisco Eraula and Ana Fe Eraula
Awards: Breakfast of Champions 2023 Honoree; Career & Technical Education completer in computer science; Highest English Grade Award; Junior Scholar, National Scholastic Silver Medal Award; Scholastic Art & Writing Regional Gold and Silver Keys; and GCHS Nominee for the Presidential Scholar Award
Offices held: BETA Club President; BETA Club Secretary; Manager of GCHS tennis team
Extracurricular activities: Berkeley Center for the Arts-Creative Writing Program; BETA Club; Cross Country; Junior Board; National Honor Society; National Art Honor Society; GCHS Tennis team; Rho Kappa Club; Lighthouse Student Leadership Team
Scholarships earned: College of Charleston Merit Scholarship; Converse Endowed Academic Scholarship; Hollins University Hollins Scholar Valedictorian Scholars; Johnson & Wales University Presidential Academic Scholarship; Johnson and Wales University Academic Excellence Award Scholarship; Johnson and Wales University Academic Achievement Award Scholarship; Johnson and Wales University Life Scholarship; Palmetto Fellows Scholarship; University of South Carolina Honors College Endowment Scholarship; University of South Carolina Valedictorian Scholarship
Total scholarship amount: $309,200
College attending: University of South Carolina
Intended major: Business
Message to the senior class: “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie the Pooh
Salutatorian
Abigail Jeffords Szala
Parents: Anthony Szala and Elizabeth Szala
Awards: ACT/SAT Wall of Fame Junior Scholar; Scholastic Art Awards (Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mention); South Carolina Academic Honors Award
Offices held: National Art Honor Society Treasurer
Extracurricular activities: Berkeley Center for the Arts-Visual Arts; Gator Ambassador; Junior Marshall; National Art Honor Society; Student Lighthouse Leadership Team; and Spectrum Club
Scholarships earned: Clemson Scholar; Palmetto Fellows Scholarship; University of South Carolina Dean Scholar; and University of South Carolina STEM Scholar
Total scholarships: $44,500
College attending: University of South Carolina
Intended major: Computer Science
Message to the senior class: “Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Top 5 graduating seniors
Joining Eraula and Szala are the following students:
3. Mason Cade Birch
4. Carolina Jennel Raus
5. Janei Amaya Manigualt
Goose Creek High’s graduating class of 2023
Ruby Jaylee Acanfora
Donnell Kelvin Adams
EJ Adgerson Jr.
April Kate Bello Aduan
Edgar Miguel Aguilar
Jalin Xavier Aiken
Alexis Sophia Felipa Alcantara
Andrew Archer Allen
Desmond Mikiah Almas
Da'Quan Jonah-Washington Amlett
Eunique Laura Andrews
Paris Janae Arline
Graycie Rayne Austin
Allyson Lynn Baierl
Julius Joshua Balanzar Frias
Joleen Marie Ballard
Jonathan Jaylen O'neal Barnes
Dalton Travis Bass-Connolly
Charles Elsworth Baylor III
Vianey Benitez
Joyce Diaz Benosa
Antoniya Monea' Benson
Skylar Leigh Berg
Mason Cade Birch
Emma Gail-Georgette Biron
Darius Lemont Black
Shelby Neil Blair
Brianna Nicole Blitch
Momo Boiro Jr.
Anthony Leonel Bonilla-Lopez
Jacob Slade Bouchie
Devin Jarod Bradfield
Chad Jerome Bradley
Cheyenne Leigh Brassell
Alexander Joseph Breeden
Justin Morese Britt
Lamar Jay-Lynn Broderick
Abbey Lynn Brown
Ariana Renee Brown
Ke'Vaun Da'Vonte Brown
Le'Vari Cencere Brown
Aaron Deon Bryant
Emily Bubel
Kayonna Ary'ella Katae Bullock
Brandon Dewayne Burgess
Christian Michael Burke
Austin Shane Buster
Aketthia Zierre Butler
Ben Tyler Cahoon
Ka'Mariah Jhalay Campbell
Maria Eduarda Santiago Candido
Caden Ashton Carrigg
Rayvin Aurora Kyan Carver
Julissa Xiomara Castillo Servellon
Abraham Yair Castro-Murillo
Yvette Panisa Catallo
Elyna Jade Chambers
Rashawn Laray Champaigne Jr.
Hunter Joel Chandler
Brooklyn Michelle Chapman
Ashley Jennifer Chavez
India Amaya Chisolm
Janet Chojolan Perez
Lane Matthew Christopher
Miguel Davion Clark
Gordon Lee Clifton
Christopher Omarion Dinero Coakley III
Kaelyn Lynea Coakley
Ryanne Cacey Cochran
Kaelyn Hermana Colburn
Edwin Raul Cortez Escobar
Cameron Michael Councilor
Demarcus Makhai Covington
Elias Miles Coyle
Robert Samuel Crabtree
Samantha Faye Crabtree
Richard Rocha Cruvinel
Lester Aaron Cruz
Brittney Lucero Cruz Castro
Delaney Cruz De la Cruz
Yahir Cruz Franco
Jaret Abraham Cruz Gomes
Fatima Yatana Cuevas Rocha
Lais Fernandes Alves Da Silva
Candice Miranda Dantzler
Nathaniel Deyvon-Israel Dantzler
Ha Nhat Dao
Elijah Laron Dates
Christina Michelle Davis
Kennedy Leondra Davis
Raychel Gail Davis
Tiara Sade Davis
Jah-Vez Christopher Dawson
Pablo Guilherme De Albuquerque
Raeshad Armonti Deangelo Deas
Hunter James Dell
Tristan Nathaniel Demumbreum
Jason Edward Dion Jr.
Anderson Do
Cristian Dolores Tecan
Ana Leticia Dos Santos Rodrigues
Ashleigh Faye Douglas
Kayla Janae Drayton
Madeline Rose Dukes
Rebecca Skye Dukes
Zaven Aron Edwards
Gerald Lee Thomas Eisenhauer
Taylor Ann Ellis
Fayth Ha'monie Da'vonyea Elmore
Josefin Juliana Ylanan Eraula
Kary Lizeth Escobedo Ocanas
Ariana Vianey Espinoza-Gonzalez
Grace Marie Espiritu
Jaiden Isaiah Eunice
Marion Maigler Fernandez
Yonathan Isaac Flores Reyes
Ryan Cooper Flynn
Ma'Liyah Ahrianna Fogel
Rylie Ann Ford
Pariss Jalayah Foxe
Jordyn Ambir Francis
Kirsten Ann Franklin
James Lamar Frasier Jr.
Brock Ian Fremgen
Elijah John Ellis Furlow
La'Nairus Tyreek Gadsden
Carmen Maria Gallardo Cruz
Akiachu Gallashaw
Angeline Garcia Casanova
Deniel Ranchesca Ignacio Geronimo
Kyasia Cherese Gibbs
Narissa Kamila Sharesa Gilliard
Donna Regina Giron
Madison Nicole Godfrey
Fernanda Eduarda Gomes Da Silva
David Willian Goncalves Santos
Beatriz Goncalves Silva
Melisa Estefania Gonzalez Chavarria
Mitzia Vanesa Gonzalez Chavarria
Catrena Jalyce Goodwater
Destynee Ne'Eshaee Graham
Hassaun Jabez Graham
Breonna Lamaree' Grant
Danielle Ann Lashawn Gray
Amoire Elizabeth Green
Devonte Jamal Green
Lucas Isaiah Green
Autumn Elizabeth Greenleaf
Houston Ash Hackett
Hallie Rene Haggins
Jacob Michael Blaine Haldeman
Ashley Lu'nae Haley
Chloe Regan Ham
Dalvin Danorrio Hamilton
Rose Elise Hamilton
Tristan James Hardee
Emma Elizabeth Harder
Wanda Shianne Elaine Hardy
Loryn Akai Darnae Harper
Owen Lee Hart
Laura Ashland Hasegawa
Stephen Maximos Haskins
Taylon Sirius Henry
Amy Dayani Hernandez Fernandez
Brandon Terrance Heyward
Michael Patrick Hickman Jr.
Chanell Lydia Hill
Kaydence Elizabeth Hill
Erin Angelina Hilos
Gaebriella Loren Hogan
Joshua Aaron Holmes Jr.
Justice Messiah Holmes
Joshua Paul Hoover
Alexus Nancy Hopkins
Sean Lawrence Huffman
Devin Jamar Humphrey
Emily Ann Humphries
Jazlynn Faith Hushaw
Gracelyn Si'ara Izzard
Amarion Perry Jackson
Karen Marie Jefferson
Bre'Asia A'lice Queenie Jefferson-Mitchell
Laprince Robert Jenkins
Brooklynn Charmaine Johnson
Deven Lenear Johnson
Isaiah Ali Johnson
Kenney Dikie Johnson
Darione Topaz Jade Jones
Mackenzie Dahlilah Rae Jones
Michal Briann Jordan
Holden Phillip Joye
Savannah Rene Jurrens Taylor
Elana Amari Karriem
James Colin Kearns
Savion Vashaun Kennedy
Ethan Spencer King
Alexis Elizabeth Kirk
Joao Victor Kogiso Luz
Ja'Vion Amiear Kornickey
Owen Michael Krieg
Que Lani Aziza Kynard
Jacob Bradley Landis
Ingris Yobana Lara Barahona
Julianne Isabel Lara-Rosa
Aayanna Nyasia Law
Mariela Verenice Lazo
Taylor McKenzie Leahy-Lill
Sarah Elaine Leegette
Karen Elizabeth Lewis
Mackenzie Jo Leyland
Esmeralda Beatriz Lopez
Margaret Jasmine Lopez
Tyler Le Lopez
Jonas Lopez Juarez
Rigoberto Josue Lopez Vicente
Ja'quez Taquan Lowe
Juan Felipe Lozada-Lizarazo
Shante' Patrice Lucas
Aliyah Paris Mack
Lavareuis Miles Major
Anushca Britanie Malcolm
Janei Amaya Manigault
Shaelyn Jenae Mansfield
Cameron Denise Marcy
Andrew James Markham
Genesis Marilia Martinez Garcia
Avie Javier Martinez Pena
Kolbie Scott McClain
Kaitlyn A'Marie McClary
Sonajai D'Andrea McFarlin
Kai A'Janae McGee
Savon Jeffery McKinney
Jessica Medina Gomez
Keyner Sebastian Mejia Tagual
Daissy Melendez Montoya
Keyon Lee Melvin
Lara Alyssa Mendieta
Crissel Patricia Mendoza
Jerrayus Kilik Middleton
Melvin Romero Mikell Jr.
Ne'Khia AuSean Miles
Taylor Alayiah Milford
Sherwin Minay Millare
Dreame' Campbell Miller
Elizabeth Ann Miller
Jazzmyne Tyrielle Miller
Aiden Alva Milligan
Dominic Tanner Mitchell
Shya'a Sy'dea Babie Mitchell
Caycee Lynne Mock
Chania Joan Montgomery
Dezmond Andrew Moorcroft
Andrew Scott Moore
Liana Vanessa Mora-Fernandez
Jessica Damaris Morales Velasquez
Franklin Lee Moreland II
Kenzie Trammel Morris
Tyreesha Lavonne Morris
Kaine Terrence Moses
Lylli Hadassah McKenzie Mosley
Emerson Finch Muck
Jordan Tyler Muck
Christopher Scott Munro II
Contessa Sha'ron Murphy
Azia Nicole Nabors
Adrian Kaleel Michael Nava
Phuc Danny Hoang Nguyen
Reine Alexani Nicholson
Kaylyn Paige Nicosia
Brisa Samantha Nieto Mendoza
Avery La'rod O'Neal Jr.
Katherine Lilly O'Neal
Shannen La'ron O'Neal
Angie Marisol Ordonez Mendoza
Owen Richard Osborne
Shamel Victor Palacios
Vanessa Marie Palacios
Semaj Victor Palacios
Angela Faith Parish
Maya Elise Parker
Joeffred Louis Parrilla Fuentes
McKenna Belle Parris
Kayla Pearl Elizabeth Peake
Sofia Elise Pena
Daniel Lavar Peterson
Kaleb Anton Pfeiffer
Kadence Nicole Pippin
Jada Katherine Prevatte
Thomas-Nathan Hunley Price
Kennedi Symone Pringle
Leilynne Marie Quiaem
Caroline Jennel Raus
Chelsea Danielle Reed
Troy Dennis Reid Jr.
Monica Lynn Resendiz
Auvergne Jhanel Reyes
Connor Michael Reyes
Jaylon Noah Richardson
Cailey Jade Richkowski
Ethan Duane Rigg
Dominic Wellington Roberts
Montasia Keyonna Robinson
Steven Samari Robinson
Krisbel Sherlyn Rodriguez Galo
Yamilet Rodriguez Luevano
Rylee Elizabeth Rogers
Mariah Destiny Rolle
Jaden Antonio Roper
Kayla Shania Roper
Ryan Sylas Rose
Nailah Maguette Sall
Yordin Joel Sanchez Alvarez
Jadiah Andre' Sanders
De'Asia Denarda Sanders
Kayky Eduardo Santos
Rickar Alexander Saravia
Ja'liyah Ty'zhai Savage-Proctor
Maurion Quamaine Scott
Morgan Elizabeth Scott
Taquan Leon Scott
Jonatan Silva-Olivas
Caleb Quinton Simmon-Clark
Antonica Iyana Simmons
Bian'co Lei Simmons
Deshawn Marvin Joshua Simmons
Khamani Amir Simmons
London Ava' Simmons
Malik O'Maury Simmons-Speed
Diana L'ubica Simon
Alyssa Regan Simons
Sophia Grace Elizabeth Simpson
Da'mante Mon'treal Singleton
Olivia Ayrianna Geradine Singleton
Tyler Marie Slaughter
Teondre Jordan Smalls
Tyla Breonna Smalls
Curtis Jerome Smiley
Deaysah Bryana Rochelle Smith
Faith Simone Stanley
Jade Alissa Stanley
Arlie Christina Steffensen
Taniah Alise Stevens
Trey Austin-Brian Stiles
Victoria Lynn Streitmatter
Danielle Audrey Swifka
Abigail Jeffords Szala
Isabella Caroline Talbot
Daunte Mikel Taylor
Riley Michelle Taylor
Shania Eunice Reontea Taylor
Jocelyn Marie Theirse
Micah Jayden Thompson
Stephanie Sierra Thornsberry
Madison Haley Throne
Corey Jaden Tiller
Alexander Torres Pagan
Saniyya Leigh Townsend
Blake Benjamin Trott
Jewel Nicole Tucker
Jesse Thorn Faisao Tudela
Jordan Richard Turner
John Dylan Van Vactor
Robert Alan VanMeter
Ma'Kayla Simone Varner
Sherlyn Vazquez Reyes
Octavio Andres Villegas
Rosemarie Starlene Villegas
Houston Lane Walker
Kaleb Lucas Wall
Tyler Daniel Wallace
Jacob Nicholas Walstrom
Nathaniel Xavion Washington
Connor Landon Watson
Mason Layne Watson
Hannah Elizabeth Wedding
Veronica Breeann Weinburg
Macey June Welch
Isabel Theresa Westfall
Robert Michael Wheatley
Gabriel Marquis Mc-Zone White
Havis Latrell Williams Jr.
Kevin Jermaine Wilson
Shailiek Laron Wilson
Henry William Winstead
Danielle Mary Wright
Sa'Niyah Renee Wright
Avalon Rose Young
Andrea Estella Zook