Originally published on Friday, May 25.
Stratford High will celebrate 523 graduating seniors this Friday at the North Charleston Coliseum.
This year’s graduating class includes seven state honor recipients and 30 Palmetto Fellows. There were 122 students eligible for the Life Scholarship and 175 eligible for the Hope Scholarship.
Seniors scored a total of $8,810,889 in academic scholarships and $502,000 in athletic scholarships.
Friday’s commencement exercises begin at 10 a.m.
Valedictorian
Tyler Keith Odgers
Parents: Jason and Jennifer Odgers
Awards: Junior Scholar; Runner-Up to Mr. Stratford; John Phillip Sousa Band Award; Placed in the top 12 in the National Trumpet Competition; Named senior class Best Hair; Placed 5th in the National Mathematical Minutes Competition; Most Outstanding Brass (Band); Stratford Senior Hall of Fame; SAT and ACT Hall of Fame
Offices held: President of Mu Alpha Theta; Trumpet Section Leader
Extracurricular activities: Jazz Band; Marching Band; Stratford Wind Orchestra; Men’s Volleyball; Mu Alpha Theta; Beta Club member; National Honor Society member
Scholarships earned: Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Scholarship; Clemson University Palmetto Pact Scholarship; National Transportation Week Scholarship; Palmetto Fellows Scholarship; University of South Carolina Dean’s Scholar and School of Music Trumpet Scholarship
Total scholarship amount: $55,200
College attending: Clemson University
Intended major: Mechanical or Civil Engineering
Message to the senior class: “Thank you to everyone who made Stratford the roots of our success stories and a place to call home forever.”
Salutatorian
Erik Alton Lindstrom
Parents: Greg and Debbie Lindstrom
Awards: Breakfast of Champions Honoree; Junior Scholar; Excalibur Award; Knight of the Round Table Award; Most Improved Brass Award
Offices held: Trombone section leader and work crew captain
Extracurricular activities: Marching Band; Jazz Band; Stratford Wind Orchestra; Beta Club member; National Honor Society member
Scholarships earned: Clemson University Palmetto Pact Scholarship; Palmetto Fellows Scholarship; Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Operation Catapult Award, Pre-College Summer Scholarship, and Rose-Hulman Merit Scholar
Total scholarship amount: $146,700
College attending: Clemson University
Intended major: Mechanical Engineering
Message to the senior class: “You get out what you put in, so you might as well go all in.”
Top 5 Graduating Seniors
Joining Odgers and Lindstrom are the following seniors:
3. Lacey Rose Bryant
4. Ella Grace Mizell
5. Dylan Raven Nuque Millare
Stratford High’s graduating class of 2023
Gabriel Ethan Adams
JahQuan Nazaye Adams
Jaden Shemar Addison
Chavis Lane Aikman, Jr.
Persia Marie Alicea
Brendon Seth Allen
Joshua Sean Allen
Carlos Ramon Almendares Avila
Kylee Allen Altman
Auner Gadiel Alvarado
Daddy James Alvarado
Loren De Lizie Domingues Santos Alves
Kharol Alves Roque
Karim Apollo Ancrum, Jr.
Brittney Angeles Hernandez
Bryson Michael Anos
Janna Leigh Ansley
Christian Tyler Anton
Emagen Geneise Barker
Tyler Douglas Bart
Jared Logan Beals
Summer Nicole Beals
Alexander WB Bearden
Skylar Mark Beasley
Clifton James Bell
Darle Benitez Moreno
Nigel DeWayne Bennett
Troy Wyndall Bennett
Holly Kathrine Beuchler
Olivia Dahle Blaisdell
Kylie Ashlynn Bosch-League
Julia Cate Boughter
Matthew Taylor Bowen
Andrew Cole Brackett
Caleb Josiah Branche
Robert James Brandfass
Matthew Alexander Bresonis
Tia Makayla Brisbon
Christina Angelika Broadwater
Amir Ty'Quan Brown
Davis Haden Brown
Jalani Nasir Brown
Kaleyia Ailani Brown
Mackenzie Kaitlynn Brown
Madison Leigh Brown
Shania Tanie Brown
Lacey Rose Bryant
Garrett Walker Buchanan
Abigail Reese Buchwalter
Brooklyn Renae Ann Buckley
Alyssa Gail Burris
Kaylin Noel Busch
Mikayla Christine Byrd
Danielle Ellen Byrne
Everett William Lacy Calvin
Xavier Trenton Cammer
Adriannah Dominique Capers
Lillie Grace Carr
Steven Jose Carredano Mendez
Diego Montoya Carswell
Brenden Tyre Carter
Makayla Latrell Cash
Wendy Estela Castillo Sainz
Izabella Emily Ceely
Alisson Sayuri Cervantes Hernandez
Caroline Elizabeth Chamlee
Carlye Ann Chernault
Davis Eadon Clark, Jr.
Kameron Trevell Clark
William Drake Clark
Amari Harold Donte Clarke
Serenity Aubriana Brasen Clayton
Abigail Marie Coates
Nathan David Coleman
Trinton Gage Coleman
Ta'Nazia Kayetta Colleton
Dellahia Adrianna Marie Collins
Declan Caris Concannon
James William Conroy II
Yasmine Jani Cook
Celeste Isabel Cortez
Yesiree Daliz Cotto Cruz
Emorie Taylor Cox
Katelyn Rose Cox
Jakahi Lamont Crawford
Caleb Anthony Crist
Daron Alex Cromedy
Daphne Belinda Cruz
Elijah Bertin Cruz
Christian Cruz-Noriega
Jazmin Cruz-Noriega
Trinity Nicole Cummings
Sigér Gabrielle Ciano Cunningham
Willyane Eilyssa Cupido De Morais
Kristen Faith Currie
Shia Tia'masa Custalow
Benjamin Mason Darby
Anna Charity Daugherty
Ichiwa Marc Davidson
Antalayah Monae Davis
Da'von La'mar Davis
Ja'viah Deanna Davis
Anthony Fellipe De Souza Borges
Isabella Frances Paula DeBolt
Amarion O'Ryan DeJesus
Xavier Izel Delgado
Samuel Jonah Delice
Grace Olivia Dennis
Kaylee Alyssa Dennison
Lance Derrick Depass
Bryan Rene Diaz Sanchez
Princess Jalaya Kaedyn Doyle
Serenity Chance Droze
Rachel Anne Dupree
Hailey Renee Durling
MaKenna Lynn Dutcher
Harley James D'Water
Madison Danielle Dyke
Kira LaNell Earnhardt
Juan Emmanuel Echeverria Mojica
Ashlynn Kiersten Edgin
Kenneth Ebbay Espinosa
Kim John Eclevia Espinosa
Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garavito
Logan Vitaliano Espinoza
Joshua Paul Eudy
Aaliyah Leshawna Evans
Andrew Joseph Evans
Jeremy Michael Evans
Nicholas Scott Ezzell
Liam Peter Farrell
Kaylee Peyton Feagin
Declan Andrew Feehily
Isabella Jean Townsley Fitzgerald
Jordan Michael Flanders
Bailey Grace Fleming
Samiya Marie Fleming
Davian Ty'Juan Footman-Wilson
Renasha Briana Franks
Jarrod Caleb Frazier
Alicia Marie Freeman
Logan Kenneth Allen Frierson
Tanner Lane Frost
Therron Joseph Frost
Connor Andrew Fuchs
Alayna Lynn Garcia
Angel Jahir Garcia Celedon
Astrid Grisel Garcia Galeas
Kevin Garcia Nanez
Christopher Robert Garner
Janiah Sinae Gethers
Tory Shamar Gethers
Richard Edward Gibbs
Santi Myaja Gilliard
Yareli Giron Sanchez
Karla Giron-Ruiz
Tylasia Leekya Gladden
Arthur Silva Gomes
Juan Martin Gongora
Ava Reece Gonzalez
William Hampton Gooch
Bella Shay Goodale
Jordan Muliek Grant
Justin Isaiah Grant
Trinity Euridyce-Celine Grant
Ashley Joann Grau
Caleb Guillermo Green
Saniyah Lynette Green
Caleb William Greiner
Stephen Tyler Greiner
Ta'Liya Alisha Griffin
Logan Daniel Guanzon
Rico Joseph Guess
Caitlyn May Gunn
Kimora La'Shay Gurley
Matthew Ryan Haas
Carolina Grace Hagwood
Betsy Chowa Halder
Jordan Nathaniel Halfhill
Marc Christopher Hankins, Jr.
Jasmine Bianca Harris
Dexter Joshua Harrison, Jr.
Precious La'Chelle Hart
Alexander John Hashley
Emma Catherine Hatfield
Susana Margarita Healy
Chloe Lynn Hebert
Jeremy David Hebert, Jr.
Taylor Nichole Held
Madison Lynn Hensley
Soledad Italy Hernandez Rodriguez
Fernanda Yamileth Hernandez-Ramirez
Hunter Russell Heron
Kevin Maurice Heyward, Jr.
William De'twan Heyward
Alexander Worthington Hill
Emily Grace Hines
Wesley Roland Hinkle
Haylee Grace Hitson
Emma Grace Hodges
Zachary Mason Hodges
Harrison Howard Holden
Hadyia Emonie Holmes
Jakai' Sincirere Holmes Robinson
Alexandra Anastasia Hook
Kylie Alexis Hoppe
Shalik Robert Hoskin-Smith
Anthony Micah Houston
Elijah Jacob Howard
Ryan Thomas Howarth
Nathan Reed Howell
Adrionna Lynn Hughes Victor
Aidan David-James Hurley
Aimee Grace Hutchinson
Marcus Sriviroj Huynh
Madison Grace Hyman
Jalyse Yzabela Iler
Ariyl Gail Kamara Jackson
Deante Elander Jackson
Janiyah Tamara Jackson
Sean Tomas Jackson
Ziya Dranae Jackson
Breonna Crystal James
Nicholae Christopher Janney
Anderson Taylor Jay
Kenyon Jose Jean Baptiste
Arnaja Maki Jefferson
Benjamin Kirk Jhagroo
Autumn Elise Johnson
Jaxon Emmanuel Johnson
Zora Simone Johnson
Braya Marie Jones
Mi'zanne Danielle Jones
Payton Kennedy Jones
Sa'vionne Yurqwel Jones
Javin David Jordan
Andre Rayshawn Joseph
Landen Charles Kabureck
Christdon Robert-Kenneth Kanehl
Joshua Tyler Kanehl
Morgan Elizabeth Karcher
Parker Allen Kauffman
Emaline Josette Keizer
Amari Saniyah Kendrick
Egypt Jane Keopatthavong
Brianna Jean Killingbeck
Sophia Noelle Kinard
Antuan Lamont Kinloch, Jr.
Louis Daniel Kish
Victoria Grayson Kline
Ashleigh Nicole Kriner
Faith Marie LaChance
Faith Shenelle Ladson
Juan Carlos Lambarri
Joseline Lambarry
Darius Elijah Jamar Lankford
Alondra Lara
Jocelyn Noemi Lassiter
Karina Ha-vy Le
Fayth Danielle Lee
Reiana Alaila Lee
Kurtis Marshall Leeson
Anabella Grace LePore
Maura Elise Leslie
Emerson Belle Lewis
Karah Jhene Liggins
Jenkins Annesley Linares
Erik Alton Lindstrom
Karol Elizabeth Lobo Cruz
Dylan Caleb Loftis
Giavanna Sincere Lofton
Ethan Tyler Loper
Hubert Laurence Wallace Loper III
Kimberli Yosmeri Lopez
Alonso Javier Lopez Lopez
Stephanie Lopez-Hernandez
Henry Lorenzana
Sage Losee
Christopher Chase Lupton
Ethan Thomas-Allen Lusk
Paola Alejandra Luzardo Mejias
Ethan Matthew Maggitti
Joshua Kevin Mahaffey
Isaac Jose Malo
Jose Luis Marmolejo
Brett Michael Marrs
Conner Simpson Martin
Jaime Martinez
Nolan Russell Matthews
Bryan Scott Mattingly
Aiden Joseph Mayer
Joseph Lewis McBride
Abigail Grace McCrary
Jordan Scott McCubbins
Marshall Gladney McGee
Curtis Steven McHargue
DarCeaunna Lenore McJimpson
Justus Price McKinney
Darieann Taylor McLeod
Cornell Marquis McManus
Ariana-Starlene Christine Medina
Joshua Aaron Menard
Niyah Alyese Mercer
Isiah Thomas Middleton
Bradin Evan Miles
Dylan Raven Nuque Millare
Cody Blaine Miller
Kalen Deavion Miller
Amanda Nicole Mills
Ivy Janae Miner
Luke Edward Mitchell
Kinsley Brooke Mixon
Ella Grace Mizell
Victorya Montenegro Pereira
Armonie Monae Montgomery
Jonathan David Moraes Lucena
Robert Dale Morris IV
Dwayneisha Evelyn Mulligan
Andrea Lorraine Munoz
Valencia Eli' Myers
Alexia Aaliyah Nelson
Floyd Delrick Nelson-Bass
Giovanni David Anthony Nevitt
Juliet Rayne Cutchins Nimocks
Tyler Keith Odgers
Audrey Mae Ogden
Henry George O'Grady
Bethany Faith Owens
Michael Jeremy Owens
Andrew Scott Palmer
Ronan Jacob Contreras Param
Payton Michelle Parker
Stacia Danielle Parson
Ermyn Arnaldo Perdomo Bertrand
Jacob Michael Perdue
Heron Fernando Serpa Pereira
José Rafael Gomes Pereira
Matheus Vicente Pereira Lubiana
Melanie Perez Chela
Cindy Nayeli Perez Garcia
Nadia Perez Vargas
Jake Perry III
Raquel Ashland Pescosolido
Bajane Ziada Peterson
Bethany Marie Petty
Haley Nichole Phillips
Zykeem Amarae Pinckney
De'Naisha Cyjada Pinckney Johnson
Taryn Reese Pitchford
Karla Plascencia Carranza
Torry Chanz Porter
Ethann Anthony Potter
Marissa Lynn Potter
Tiani Zahni Powell Newsome
William Alexander Powell-Green
Journey Prasavath
Dane Justin Blake Pretorius
Charles David Price
Jayden Michael Price
Byron Kristian Pringle
Kelvin Lorenzo Pringle, Jr.
Valeria Monay Pringle
Jayelinn Simar Prioleau
Kirstin Briann Prudhomme
Kayla Alexis Pye
Miranda Shain Quesada
Jonathan James Craig Rainey, Jr.
Noelia Ramirez Bautista
Taylor Nicole Ramsey
Mackenzie Bree Ratliff
Cameron Tristan Ravenel
Kameron Malique Reavis
Dakota Sky Rhoads
Zakara Na'kevia Rice
Austin Glenn Riley
Pierson James Rinchere
Celeste Rivera
Sazmere Jaleik-Keylonah Rivers
Connor James Robbins
Keston Turon Roberts
Zahria Shaniyah Robertson
Ava Elwood Rodriguez
Mia Frances Catherine Rodriguez
Belinda Izeth Rodriguez Flores
Ana Rodriguez Mendez
Adrian Rodriguez Vazquez
Wendy Romero Perez
Juan Antonio Rosales-Perez
Ella Azriel Rosario
Samuel Angel Rosario
Tiondra Ross
Raymond Peralta Roxas II
Dillon John Rucker
Zachary Julian Rush
Genesis Raquel Sagastume Rivera
Jesus Manuel Salgado Fuerte
Nicholas Tristen Salinas
Jaylon Sharaun Salters
Ashlyn Brooke Samples
James Leonard Sanchez
Alayna Leslie Sankitts
Kayln Alana Sawyer
Danielle Leanne Scaggs
Ivy Marie Scaggs
Mackenzie Lynn Schafer
Jakob Giovanni Schavel
Ethan Avery Schiller
Christel Karola Schumacher
Grady Adam Scott
Kyzhae Carmello Elijah Scott
Kaylee Alexandra Sellers
Hunter Lynwood Sena
Alexandra Brooke Sewell
Margaret Jean Shaffer
Karol Elizabeth Shaw
Savannah Elizabeth Ann Shelton
Diamond Elise Sheppard
Evan Hogan Sheridan
Alison Noelle Shirey
Ceiona Kanysha Simmons
Hakeim Ali Simmons
Jaylin Andrew Simmons
Brendan Jordan Singleton
Krista Lacher Singleton
Waleed Mohmed Sirelkhtim
Lacey Elise Sloop
Tamarra NaKeysha Smalls
C'milya Mcinnis Smith
D'naysia Shamaurie Smith
Greyson Robert Smith
Nathan Lee Smith
Nathaniel Aiden Smith
Sean Isaiah Smith-Fauver
Jayden Brian Snow
Makenzie Marie Solis
William Colby Lee Sors
Brandon Soto
Micah Lee Soto
Gustavo Sousa Silva
Zharia Yanese Spann
William Joseph Spitzer
Kaylee Grace St. Amand
Kaydence MacKenzie Stament
Savon Lamar Stegall
Devonte Pharell Kanye Stephens
Reagan Michael Stephenson
Chance Patrick Stevens
Mason Alexander Street
Emily Riane Sullivan
Sarah Elizabeth Suter
Makayla Kiechelle Renee Swinton
Scotlyn McKinzie Szala
Hannah Isabel Tapia
Danielle Renee Taylor
James DeVon Taylor II
Joel Steven Taylor
Kauriell Bernae Taylor
Heaven Ashlyn Taylor-Dash
Sean Andrew Terry
David William Thompson
Allimah Christina Thrower
Ashalynn Jade Tibbs
Emily Renee Tinnea
Christian Carlos Torres Santos
Alan David Torres Velez
Pricila Joana Torres-Arellano
Shelby Faye Townsend
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Thomas Paul Triolo
Iilyiah Zaniah Tucker
Emily Tyler Turner
Nicholas Christian Uhler
Armando Valadez, Jr.
Jayden Maree Vance
Treshawn Zechariah VanDyke
Dawson Pearce Varner
Riley Foster Varner
Raven Nicole Vause
Caleb Matthew Vesser
Lisbeth Villagomez Villagomez
Sherlyn Villegas
Serenity Elizabeth Vining
Andrew Paul Walker
Elizabeth Nicole Lola Walker
Dylan Carter Wanamaker
Chandler Benjamin Ward
Ethan Patrick Ward
Michael Hassan Waring
Jaden Saivarion Washington
Kerry Jaylin Washington
Kierre Calvin Washington, Jr.
Vanessa Brianne Waters
Essence Amina-Marie Watson
Ja'liayh Nit'Tavia Watson
Jackson David Watt
Drake Alexander Way
Cam'ron Alexander Weaver
Lillian Ann Wells
Gracie Kathleen West
Sandra Natalia Weston
Jordan Nicholas Whaley
Mozella Jushulia White
Nicholas Jonah White
Garret William Whitt
Harryson Arthur Olden Wiggins
Briana Nicole Williams
Cortez Theodore Williams
Kaelyn Camille Williams
Kasey Lynn Williams
Kevin Fritzgerald Williams, Jr.
Makayla Angel Nicole Williams
Daniel Logan Ryan Willis
Quasean Naseir Willis
Anna Brooks Wilson
Benjamin Walter Witcher
Leah Cassidy Woodbury
Jonathan Galban Woodward
Jenny Yang
Isis Malia JaNae Young
Omarion Shamar Zanders
Maria Clara Miranda Zucoli
Ebeline Zuniga Rodriguez