Graduation 2023

Senior spotlights

showcase leaders in local schools

SETTING THE EXAMPLE WALKING INTO THE FUTURE

A look at every school’s graduating seniors in Shelby County

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2023 CLASS

Dear graduates,

You have successfully reached High School graduation, a major milestone in your life. I’m certain this a something you have eagerly anticipated for quite a while. This occasion is more than just significant. It’s a testament to all of the hard work it took to get where you are today. Congratulations!

As you take this giant step, I encourage you to never forget this day and where you came from. Also, you should never forget those who helped you along your academic journey; your family, teachers, friends, and a community that has cheered you on all the way.

We are proud of you and all you have accomplished. I encourage you to never stop growing, learning, and exploring. Yes, you will face many challenges. But you must remember, it is the challenges we overcome that make us strong.

Congratulations graduates. It’s a great day to be a Panther!

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TO THE CLASS OF 2023

Every year, this moment brings a bittersweet feeling to many of us.

Following years of hard work, the moment has finally arrived for the class of 2023 to put on their caps and gowns, walk across the stage in front of family, friends and loved ones to grab their diploma and flip their tassels before giving their cap a toss in the air in celebration.

From sports to band to educational achievements to serving in special organizations as young leaders, each student has had an impact over the last four years.

It has been amazing to see firsthand the impact that many of our young people in this year’s graduating class have had, not only through their individual accomplishments, but through the way they have led others.

Sure, they will go on to be successful, but one of the aspects that has stuck out the most about this group of students is how they have left their schools in even better shape by setting the foundation for future classes.

Freshmen when COVID struck, this group was the first one to go through a shift in the education system for four years, but it didn’t set them back; instead, they persevered, and it has paved the way for their future and the future of the students coming up behind them.

The least we can do is celebrate them in this special graduation magazine, which honors every graduating senior in Shelby County, all valedictorians and other leaders in each of the schools.

In addition to that, this special publication features a special letter from each school leader to their graduating class as they get set to embark on their next journey in life.

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As each of you prepares to take this next step, don’t simply sprint away, but walk steadily into the future, carrying the memories and lessons you have gained over the last four years with you.

If you do, each of you has the potential to make a difference and chase whatever dream you have in mind.

Congratulations class of 2023! Continue to be great leaders who make a difference.

Alec Etheredge, Managing Editor alec.etheredge@shelbycountyreporter.com

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Shelby County’s Graduation magazine is published yearly by Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051. Additional copies may be obtained by calling the SCNI office at 205-669-3131, or by emailing circulation@shelbycountyreporter.com.

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Briarwood Christian School

6255

Dear class of 2023,

Grace & peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Allow me to begin this letter by congratulating you on this significant achievement. I am incredibly honored to have served as your High School Principal.

In this role, I have witnessed first-hand your steadfastness, dedication, and commitment to serving the Lord through your education. Although we, as a school, are sad to say goodbye, we are excited to see

Jackson Carter Adams

Brooke Carey Anderson

Knzly Grace Austin

Kylie Paige Barger

Beau Thomas Barnes

Darcy Kendall Bean

Robert Dyer Beason

Sigourney Elise Bell

Jason Allan Bess

Madalyn Elizabeth Boatwright

Canaan Masear Bradley

how you will use your God-given abilities to make an impact on the world.

God has a wonderful plan for you. Our prayer is that you remain faithful to Him as you see that plan come to fruition. He will use you to change lives, make disciples, lead your families, serve your churches, and to shed light in a dark world.

Finally, I want to express my gratitude for the impact that you’ve had on Briarwood Christian School. You have left an indelible mark on our campus community, and we will miss you dearly.

Samuel Reid Burr

Burkley Marie Butts

Lillian Jane Byler

Abigail Elise Cain

Charles Hawkins Campbell

Walker Joseph Chambless

Annsleigh Elizabeth Clark

Griffin William Clark

James Harrison Clemmer

Kyle Taylor Coalson

William Burton Collis

We hope that you will visit regularly and keep us updated on your future endeavors. Continue to serve the Lord and remember that your identity is found in Him. May the LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

Landon Gray

Wells Hawkins Connell

Cade Hunter Cook

Dermott Herron Cropp

Callie Lou Curtis

Savannah Brooke Daniels

Kathryn Elise Danley

Carter Joseph Davis

Olivia Elle Davis

Madelaine Marie Dickey

Brandon Owens Dixon

Andrew James Duke HAYDEN FIXLER Valedictorian

Head of Upper School, Briarwood Christian School

Stephen Glenn Duke

Piper Eighmy

Samuel James Faulkner

Hayden Eileen Fixler

Jolee Kate Gladrosich

Miles Alexander Gilbert

Lauren Mackenzie Greene

Hadley Elizabeth Hartsfield

Brayden Christopher Heaps

Casen Michael Heaps

Abigail Elise Henley

Skylar Grace Henley

Andrew Donald Hess

Jacob Dillon Hicks

Abigail Grace Hinson

Patrick Adam Hnizdil

Abigail Bailey Hoaglund

Samuel Christopher Hoff

Jordan Nicole Holland

James Cannon Holmes

Caroline Avery Jacks

Lily Johnson

Isabel Mary Jones

Katherine Elizabeth Jones

Madelyn Hope King

Matthew Preston King

Caleb Michael Laechelt

Briarwood High School senior Taylor Smith said her time in school has been filled with many memories, mostly surrounded by her teammates on the basketball team.

“My favorite memories from my junior and senior year of basketball when I made so many unforgettable memories with my best friends,” Smith said. “Another highlight was having my dad as my history teacher in seventh and eighth grade.”

During her time at Briarwood, Smith has been a part of the basketball team; the volleyball team from seventh to ninth grade; the National Art Honors Society and she also helps assist Coach Forster in making some of the graphics for the school’s athletics page.

Zachary Neil Lamey

Justin Noah Larkins

Mary Bradford Latta

Aidyn Andrews Lee

Hollyn Ava Lee

Hannah Grace Leeper

Mathias Reeder Leib

Shana Marie Lester

Alexa-Grace Lindley

Hallie Maclain Lindsey

William Worth Lloyd

Anna Elizabeth Lucas

Casey Robert Madderra

William Alexander Maddux

Callie Carter Mann

Andrew Wheeler McAdams

Mollie Kate McKenna

Jeremy Grant Mears

Drake Thomas Meeks

Bella Carys Mejia

Brooke Leigh Metzger

Mary Virginia Miller

Chandler Joseph Millsap

Sallie Lauren Montgomery

Anderson Lee Moore

Carlton Anne Mullins

Jenna Noel Nelson

Caroline Rebecca Norris

Emily Margaret Odom

Samuel Joseph Olsen

William Long Porter

Aidan Christopher Punch

Madison Reese Rasmussen

Charles Frederick Ray

Julia Marie Ray

Rae Yun Ni Riddlesperger

John Isaac Rollins

Isaac Taylor Russell

Sawyer Aaron Russell

Saddler Elizabeth Sachs

Makayla Shinobu Sato

Natalie Grace Schroeder

Jake Andrew Scott

Harrison Taylor Self

Colin McGrath Simmerman

Ella Claire Sims

Taylor Vaughn Smith

Anna Kate Springfield

Bethany Lynn Springfield

Samuel Miles Springfield

Sawyer JoLynn Staggs

Sadie Frances Stanford

Peyton Lee Steed

Jonathan David Stevens

Taylor Smith

A typical day for Smith consists of going to classes, having lunch with her friends and then going to some sort of basketball practice or to workout after school. Some days, Smith said she also goes to work after school as well.

A favorite part of her time during high school was attending the football games in fun costumes.

Some study habits that she has developed during her time as a student include rewriting her notes and then rewriting them again on notecards so

she can later quiz herself. Her favorite subject is history because in seventh grade her dad was her teacher and helped inspire her to have a passion for it.

Smith describes her dad and Coach Kerley and Coach Wilson at Briarwood as having big influences on her during her time in school.

“Coach Kerley or Coach Wilson were my coaches every year since eighth grade and they are a huge reason why I am where I am today,” Smith said. “My dad taught me in the

John Watts Taylor

Morgan Elaine Terry

Mark William Thomas

Hannah Grace Thompson

William Walker Thompson

Hilton Ford Thornton

Brooks Darren Tillman

Reese Gabriel Travis

Matthew Edwin Turpin

Grayson Scott Underwood

Sidney Christopher Vizzina

Emma Grace Walters

Andrew LiPeng Wan

Nathan Tilford Watkins

Riley Anne Watson

Brady Hudson Waugh

Lexie Grace Weeks

Lindsey Brooke Weigant

Lily Kate Werchanowskyj

Elizabeth Grace Whitmer

Margaret Allen Whittenburg

Mason Brent Will

Colton Steele Williams

Morgan Hope Williams

Drew Nathan Woodruff

Briley Calise Youngblood

seventh and eighth grade and he has had an impact on me not only as my teacher or my coach, but he impacts me at home too.”

Smith said she hopes to remember her time at Briarwood as a time where all of the teachers and coaches she came into contact with had an impact on her.

“I also hope to remember the importance of how important it is to have a strong relationship with my Lord and savior,” Smith said.

After graduation, Smith plans to go to Lagrange, Georgia and attend Lagrange College playing on the basketball team. She will major in film studies and work toward getting into filmmaking and becoming a director one day.

Calera High School

233 graduates

100 Calera Eagle Drive • Calera, AL 35040

Eagles • 970 students • 19th best public high school in Birmingham metro area

Anna Grace Abernathy

Jace C Alexander

William Mitchell Allen

Stephanie Sophia Alvarenga Mejia

Abigail Grace Aman

Joshua David Babb Anderson

Hannah Deering Applebaum

Brady Seth Armstrong

Avery Nicole Baldassaro

Michael Anthony Banks Mason

Elise Ayanna Bates

Nicole Alexandra Becerra

Dekendrick Bennett

Michael LeShon Benson

Bentley Anderson Berry

Addison Grey Bowers

Lydia Marie Bradley

Alana Lexie Briggs

Austin Kendal Brooks

Kaelah Simone Broughton

Devin Terell Brown

Dhavlen Brow

Weston Lloyd Brown

Molly Marie Bunn

Aeryn Nicole Busby

Brandon Jamal Caldwell

Kamiya Keyairra Calhoun

Campbell, Aubrianna Nicole

Hayden Brooke Cantu

Grayton Wills Carlee

Daniel Danavian Carmona Carpenter

Scott Coleman

Diana Y Castanon,

Olivia Rain Castee

Bria Nichole Caston

Wendy Cervantes

Katherine Gabrielan Chacon

Gregorio

Tristen McKinney Chattman

Alexandria Patrice Chestang

Quavius Teon Chism

Sederick Trashun Chism

LaMya Faith Christopher

Kate Mattison Cockrell

Simeon Kyle Cockrell

Reeder Tencye Coker

Mason Bethea Colmer

MaKenna Jordan Cooper Stallworth

KENDYL MASSEY Valedictorian

Dear class of 2023,

Congratulations! Graduation is a major accomplishment and milestone. I am extremely proud of you and all of your hardearned achievements.

As I reflect, I cannot help to think about the challenges that you had to overcome in order to accomplish your goals.

Your class is truly resilient. As you move on from Calera High School, remember

that challenges and adversity will be a constant in your life; however, you have been equipped with the necessary tools to overcome any challenge.

No matter what direction you go in

from here, be sure to find your place, be happy, and leave a positive impression on whoever you encounter. I look forward to hearing about your many successes ahead.

I am honored to have been on this journey with you as your principal. #FlyAsOne

Chris Myles Principal, Calera High School

Chloe Ann Cooper

Jazlynn Lakari Corprew

Leah Nicole Cowen

Cameron Lee Coxwell

Kameron Alexander Curtis

Kahmiya Lanyece Custard

Lawayne Lamont Custard

Isiah Andre Daniel

Issac Andre Daniel

Christian Dee Denney

Natalie Michelle Doerfler

Jordan Kristen Douglas,

Artemus Alexander Dyal

Zachary Landon Earl

Chase Matthew Elliott

Bryan Alexander Enriquez

Shileik Antoine Ensley

Xzayveir Darrius Fair

Braylyn Isaiah Farrington

Rodney Virwayne Files

Jasmine Monet Fisher

Danielle Faye Fortenberry

Kennedy Elise Foster

Grace Franco Meza

Mykola Maverik Franks

Pruitt Lee Franks

Kensington Jane Frasure

Tra Mun Rodricus Gaines

Tripp Ayden Gallahan

Colston Matthew Galloway

Jelah Denise Gilbert

Javiar Antonio Lamar Gilmore

Jayson Kinuthia Gitau

Christian Dominique Gladney

Christopher Jon Gladney

Xavier Isaiah Gonzalez

Nolan LaDaz Goodman

Ben Tomberlin Graham

Dallas Kerry Grayson

Mason Tyrell Green

Jalon Trae Griffin

Seth Norman Hale

Blade Aldine Hammock

Abbie Grace Harper

Jasmine Marie Harris

Walker James Harris

Jamichael Devon Harris-Vines

Chance Latrice Hawthorne

Audrey Grace Hayes

Jeremiah Jahmil Henderson

Gabriel Thomas Henry

Payton Elise Herring

Kevin Lemont Holman

Aubrey Jackson Holt

Brandon Charles Horn

Faith Lynn Howze

Kamaya Lashae Hudson

Tamyrah Bre Ann Hughes

Rhian Alexandria Hunt

William Thomas Janney

Zymeer Lazae Jemison

Julian Alexander Jennings

Meridith Grace Johns

Ananiese Miracle Johnson

Lilah Alexandria Johnson

Tamirah Maria Johnson

Jeremiah Vinson Jordan

Joshua Vincent Jordan

Aliyah Renee Kennedy

Megan Louise King

Anna Grace Lambert

Jackson Bryant Lammons

Jayla Ashlynn Lawley

Tony Anthony Leonard

Amelia Jordan Linkins

Makiyah Lynn Long

Justin Jadiel Maldonado

Anna Shanel Mann

Lola Collette Marheine

Julius Elijah Marsh

Miriam Christina Martinez Esparza

Anthony Martinez

Kevin Martinez

Alexandria Ryan Massey

Kendyl Elizabeth Massey

Ava Karynne Eustacea Mayers

Mercedes Wells McDaniel

Michael Ian McGrady

Haley Nikole McKoy

Robert Andrew McLeod

Mason Wright McMillan

Wyatt Crisler McRee

Cameron C Meadows

Bryan Medrano Jeminez

Bryson Patrick Miller

Katelyn Michelle Miller

Nevin Parish Ming

Jaylen Curiyah Mitchell

Gavin Edward Molish

Alexander Michael Moody

Mary Alexandria Moore

Johanna Priscilla Morales

Maria Isabel Morales

Ryan Christopher Garvis Morgan

Mercedes Anne Morrow

Ja Niya Mahagany Mosley

Ansley Raegan Mott

Michel Rico Murillo

Bailey Mikayla Marie Murphy

Molly Michelle Mustoe

Dan Junior Mwaura

Lucy Elise Nethery

Dylan Tam Ngo

Brandon Warren Nicholas

Eugene James Njoroge

Armoni Felica Noble

Samorriah Arianae Norfleet

Orlandras Norwood

Aidan Brody Odom

Karma Jade Ortiz

James Palmer

Jerontae J Quan Parker

Allyson Rena Partridge

Steven Joseph Pertile

Kameron David Pilgrom

Abril Polo Alvarado

Peyton David Popwell

Cora Lynn Prescott

Keona Alise Price

Caden Patrick Purkey

Marissa Ann Marie Quintanilla

Aidan Nichol Rashid

Lacie Marie Rastelli

Cameron Marquis Ratcliff

Jayla Ameya Ray

Vanessa Elizabeth Reyes Guevara

Corinthian Jayshon Richardson

Taylor McKenzie Ricks

Byron Robertson

Kennedi Camille Robinson

Estefany Guadalupe Rodriguez

Ortega

Logan James Rogers

Keegan Jo Rollf

Lilly Mae Runyan

Cameron Jacob Rutherford

Jennely Sanchez Gutierrez

Jordan Lewis Sanders

Kanty Said Serrano Perez

Collin Malik Shamburger

Chenoa Michanet Shealey

Ashana Nicole Sherman

Courtney Stringer

Courtney Stringer has been a start student at Calera High School for years, proving herself as a hard worker and dedicated to both the classroom and extracurricular activities.

A future student at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, Stringer possesses a cumulative GPA of 4.12 and is in the top 20 of her class as a senior at Calera High School, scoring a composite 27 on her ACT.

During her final semester at Calera, she finished off a high school career that featured 18 honors, advanced placement or dual enrollment courses, challenging herself with college-level classes.

That is part of the reason she has received $1,006,466 in confirmed scholarship offers, while working to create a nonprofit in her spare time showed her eagerness to succeed.

Serenity Margaret Shupe

Billy Cole Smith

Brock Lain Smith

Dakharius Arkevan Smith

Kirklin Andrez Smith

Lamiya Shaniece Smith

Paris Nyree Smith

Nathan Miles Smitherman

Brandon Keith Stanley

The nonprofit is called Brand New Millennium, which encourages students to read and develop literacy skills.

Through her participation with the program, she said she has had the opportunity to work with students from Britain, India, China and Brazil,

Abigail Lynne Starkey

Preston Todd Stokes

Skyler Jacob Strawn

Courtney Diane Stringer

Benjamin Joe Stringfellow

Evan Tabor

Isaaq DaQuan Tarver

William Blayton Taylor

Christopher Larell Thomas

something that has given her valuable experience working with diverse populations.

She also leads the Central Alabama Hack Club and teaches computer science skills to students, while she has worked as a surgical research intern at UAB. She recently represented

Jayden Christopher Thomas

Evan Micah Thompson

Catherine Wanjiku Thuo

Jordyn Elizabeth Toney

Braxton Cole Townsend

Kevin Armando Villatoro Urizar

Landon Matthew Wade

Mallori Loganne Wall

Lauren Ann Watts

the university at the Academic Surgical Conference in Houston.

As an aspiring Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Courtney feels prepared for what’s ahead and is excited to try and accomplish her long-term goals.

Kaitlyn Michelle Wheeler

Sabrena Lynn Wheeler

Janae Alexis Williams

Timothy Wayne Williams

Rachel Ann Willis

Wilson, Jacob Riley

Jermaine Markell Woods

Patricia Jenise Wynn

Bodhi Joshua Aalgaard

Alyssa Brooke Abbott

Shelby Adams

Jill Taylor Alexander

Lucy Kate Allen

Julie Ann Amacher

Cole Vincent Anderson

Lauren Mackenzie Anderson

Katherine Louise Andrews

Virginia Mae Anglen

Roman Arteaga Villano

Seth Tyler Asdel

Virginia Meigs Baird

Celes Linae Barker

Arabelle Kaitlyn Barrett

Henry Palmer Barron

John Paul Barron

Conner Riley Beane

Caelyn Yi Bennett

Jaeden Daniel Bennett

Wesley Brandon Bishop

Jack Carlton Boggan

Stephen Lucas Bradford

Thomas Christopher Brakefield

Colin Michael Brasher

Katie Elyseia Brasher

Nora Jade Breedlove

School

Madelyn Justene Brewer

Morgan Layne Brewer

Robert Benjamin Brewer

Sean William Brewer

Adason Casteel Britt

Avery Lauren Brittain

Anna Kathryn Brown

Brandon Robert Brown

Dylan Michael Brown

Lora Abigail Brown

Sophia Marie Brown

Zachary Theodore Brown

Kathryn Elizabeth Bryars

Taylor Nicole Buckley

Danielle Lillian Burge

William Cole Burge

Catherine Olivia Burnett

LaTori Ann Burns

Collin Michael Burroughs

William Kemper Carver

Matthew Davis Cash

Esmee Claire Cavender

Jarley Jesus Cervantes Sanchez

Teyonna A’Liseza Chaney

Maddison Maree Cheatham

Allie Lynn Chenault

Reaves Littrell Childress

Treyvan Nicholas Christen

April Madison Christian

Joshua Earl Christian

Nathaniel Adam Cisneros

Elizabeth Paige Claridy

Brady McNiel Clements

Cassidy Paige Clemons

Urien Zachariah Cloutier

Antwon Symone Cody Jr.

Delaney Elizabeth Cohen

Adam Weston Colvin

ELLA GRACE HILLMAN Valedictorian

Dear class of 2023,

Congratulations on your accomplishment of reaching the important milestone of being a graduating senior at Chelsea High School. This time of year is always a highlight for me as it allows time to reflect on the talented, unique, and hard-working group of students we have in our school.

We have all enjoyed watching you achieve at high levels in academics, extracurricular activities and through your contribution to the community. During your time here, you have truly embodied the pillars of learning, service and character that we emphasize here at Chelsea High School.

Your class represents many diverse ideas,

Marcus Jermaine Conrad

Caden Patrick Cook

Kaden Donald Cook

Zamar’Ya Tekay Cook

Jaidah Ranelle Corrigan

Liam Michael Crist

Lauren Blake Crowson

Ava Young Cullison

Nico Salvatore D’Anna

Abbey Madison D’Armond

Dylan Donald David

Cloie Reid Davis

Jarred Hunter Davis

Julia Kay Davison

Coleigh Anne Dean

Jadlyn Camea Debardlabon

Bane Lino DeFanti

Caden Samuel DeLoach

Tovia DeRamus

Ahamed Malik Diallo

Morgan Rae Diliberto

Noah Riley Dimon

Kayleigh Suzanne Dodson

Ansley Claire Dotson

Avery Catherine Dotson

James Connor Douglas

Emma Grace Dunavant

Jordan Lee Duvall

Karis Anne Efferson

Merna Ehab Elgazzar

Hardy Elizabeth Erwin

Easton Riley Evans

Makenzie Morgan Fennell

Aaron Jay Fenton

Heleana Rose Findley

William Cody Fortenberry

personalities, interests, and backgrounds that all come together to create a special school that provides opportunities for personal growth, prepares graduates to succeed in all aspects of college and career choices, and helps forge meaningful friendships.

It is for this reason that your graduation is truly a day of celebration. Seniors, I am very proud and excited for each of you as you enter the next phase of your lives.

The future will hold challenges and success, good times and difficult ones, and each day will have opportunities for personal growth. As you move forward, I encourage you to follow your passion, and greet every day with effort and commitment so that you can make the world a better place for you

Ava Lyl Francis

Joseph Matthew Freeman

Alyssa Katherine Fritz

Chase Edward Fuller

Steven Walker Gailey

Connor A Gaines

Leighton Bradford Garrard

Hannah Ruth Garrett

Jordan Jedidiah Garrett

Mary Madeline Garrett

Makaylia Gabrielle Gary

Christopher Allen George

Sydney Anise Gibbens

Chase Lane Giddens

Madilynn Alexis Gilliam

Madison Hope Glass

Ariana Sofia Gonzalez

Mason Michael Goodwin

Michael Brett Gowin

Fletcher Reagan Grant

Garrett Shane Gray

Timothy Dale Gray

Kale Thomas Grayson

Clay Everson Green

Ari Pierre Greene

Addison Grace Griffin

Gabe Robert Griffin

Tyndal Ann Griffith

Hailie Loray Gurley

Chase Whitney Hall

Brian Logan Hamby

Sarah Grace Hamilton

Parrish Joshua Hamric

Katie Elizabeth Hand-Long

Avery Ann Harris

Logan Wilson Harris

and those around you.

That is what we are all tasked with, and that is certainly what you all deserve. I have great confidence that you will create such a pathway as you continue to grow both personally and in your professional endeavors.

In doing so, graduation will not be the great achievement for you, but only a mere beginning to a very bright future.

Thank you for all that you have meant to our school and community. I value the privilege of being your principal and I wish you all the best in every facet of your future endeavors.

Godspeed!

Brandon Turner, Ed.D.

Principal, Chelsea High School

Maia Ann Harris

Nathan Tanner Harris

Lindsey Marie Haupt

Kaden Ryan Heatherly

Karsyn Hannah Helms

Brennan Ty Hemphill

Natalie Hernandez-Moctezuma

Ethan Matthew Herndon

Abby Jane Hibbs

Keller David Hill

Ella Grace Hillman

Elizabeth Rae Hilyer

Garrett Paul Holcombe

Olivia Grace Holmes

Caleb Brady Horton

Lindsey Katherine Hotchkiss

Robert Earl Howard

Lailee Michael Howell

Eric Dewayne Hudnall

Cole Dre`Sean Hughes

Matthew Edwin Humphrey

Amarige Nicole Hustad

Clara Lynn Ingram

Aiden Joseph Isbell

Tiffany Jiang

Abbie Marie Johns

Abigail Grace Johnson

Sarah Nicole Johnston

Jeremiah Kalob Johnstone

Branah Nicole Jones

Elizabeth McKinzie Jones

Jackson Morgan Jones

Te’Sean Amerie Jones

Montserrat Juarez-Maldonado

Sam Jonas Earl Junkin

Brelyn Vaughn Kelly

Cailyn Louise Kelly

Carson K Khalidi

Elijah Louis Kick

Alexander Stone Kirk

Jackson Davis Kirk

Kristen Paige Kuykendall

Regin Miles Simeros Lagman

Daniel Benton Lane

Paul Gaines Lanzi

Colyn James Lario

Jackson Daniel Laughlin

Sydney Lauren Laye

Elizabeth Marie Ledbetter

Jace Moore Ledbetter

Shea Alexandra Leith

Angel Maria Lewis

Koury Lynn Lewis Miki Lin

Carlee Jayde Lloyd

Ty Carter Loboda

Bella Peach Lovell

Sela Caroline Lovette

Tanner Reed MacNicol

Nicholas Barron Maddox

Ryan George Maddox

Cesar Madrid-Gonzalez

Owen Patrick Malone

Zoie Elizabeth McCain

Ava Cathleen McCartha

Hunter Wayne McCool

Joseph Wheeler McDaniel III

Mason Andrew McGuire

JyDarian Marez McKinney

Molly Virginia McLemore

Jennifer Ivanna McMullan

Ava Louise McNamee

For Chelsea High School senior Ella Hillman, walking inside the high school building prior to freshman year to try out for the Stingettes dance team was the beginning of an unforgettable high school journey.

“Since that time, I have made plenty of memories within the building and out on the football field,” Hillman said. “I have spent much of my time at Chelsea taking honors and AP courses, where I have had the opportunity to work with and befriend many intelligent and inspiring classmates. I have participated in several extracurricular activities through Chelsea such as Ambassadors and Key Club. Although senior year has technically been my only high school year not severely impacted by Covid, I like to think that this school year has made up for at least some of the time lost. Some of my favorite moments at Chelsea have been homecoming weeks, Senior Sunrise and traveling to Costa Rica with other students.”

Throughout her time at CHS, Hillman has been involved with the Stingettes where she has stayed on the team for all four years of high school; she has served as a member of the Advanced Math

Christopher Michael McNeill

Cadyn McPhail

Hunter Lane Melton

Hayden Campbell Molloy

Joseph Matthew Moore

Madison Claire Moore

Nicole Grace Moore

Jackson Lewis Morgan

Larry Don Morgan

Ella Hillman

Team and has competed at math tournaments since freshman year; she currently serves as Treasurer of Key Club where she has held the position for the last two years and has participated in the club since her freshman year; she has served as an Ambassador since the end of her sophomore year and had the opportunity of serving as president of the program this year; she has also worked part-time at Mellow Mushroom for a few months after she turned 16 and worked at Taco Mama from June 2022 until now; she is a member of Chelsea’s chapters of both National Honors Society and Mu Alpha Theta and is a graduate of the Youth Leadership Shelby County Class of 2022; she is also a member of the Youth Leadership Councils of Makea-Wish Alabama and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama.

One of her favorite moments of high school involves spending Friday nights cheer-

Ava Rose Morris

Tamya Alise Morris

Madisynn Lucille Murphy

Robert Carson Nauert

Shayla Mariah Lee-Ann Naugher

Chloe Brianna Nelson

Jesse James Newton

Austin Quang Ngo

Benjamin Tate Nichols

ing on her school’s football team with the Stingettes. “We got to dance in the stands and on the field, meet other bands, and be as loud as possible in the band section,” Hillman said. “It was always an amazing way to kick off each weekend and show our school spirit.”

Academically, a key to her success in high school was making a to-do list every day, doing almost every extra credit assignment given to her, re-reading all of her essays multiple times and studying for 50 minutes straight with zero distractions and then taking 10 minutes off with no phone or reading material. Her favorite subjects were both math and English.

“I love math because I think it is very satisfying to problem-solve and try many methods until you can find the correct, precise answer,” Hillman said. “I love English because I have always enjoyed reading

Emily Nicole Nichols

Josslin Crane O’Kelley

Helen Catherine Oldenburg

Grace Noelle Olson

Madison Kate Osborne

Ian Drake Osbourn

Emily Lynn Ott

Lauren Grace Ott

Micheal Joseph Pace-Cruz

and analyzing the words of others and I enjoy expressing creativity through writing.”

A special memory attributed to her time at CHS involves a trip she took to Costa Rica with the school.

“I was taking French at the time, but I knew the Spanish teacher taking the trip (Mrs. Bizjak) because she is the sponsor of the Chelsea Ambassadors program,” Hillman said. “I went with a few other students from Chelsea, including one of my closest friends at the time and a few other students who I did not know well. Costa Rica was absolutely incredible, but even more than the beauty of the place itself, I remember the special memories and relationships I formed with my travel buddies.”

Hillman said she hopes to always remember that there is beauty in trying new things, meeting new people and taking opportunities that may seem scary.

After graduating, Hillman hopes to attend the University of Alabama in the fall where she will major in Political Science.

She plans to pursue an accelerated masters program so that she will graduate with both her undergraduate and masters degree.

Jaxon R Panter

Alyssa Marie Parker

Katherine Ann Peterson

Channing Elizabeth Pharr

Amelia Ruth Phillips

Rheya Denise Mae Pierce

Emma Grace Pohlmann

Hayden Allen Poist

Abigail Rose Polk

Caroline Renee Polk

Brylee Rena‘ Powers

Drew Carlton Prady

Hiram Austin Prather

Lauren Grace Quinn

Jesus Daniel Ramirez-Angeles

Evan Douglas Ramsey

Alexander Guy Redd

Alexandria Madison Redd

Madison Alana Reedy

Anna Grace Rhoads

Kole Dustin Richey

Brandon David Ridderhoff

Austin Michael Rigdon Lily Rigor

Reagan Nicole Rikard

Ian Ermirio Ripple

Camilla Grace Roach

Logan Matthew Roberts

Stephanie Chimutai Rono

Philip Blake Rosenfeld

Robert Reid Rosenfeld

William Matthew Ross Jr.

Lauryn Elyse Rowser

Reed Eland Rutherford

Mackenzie Julia Ruttka

Rachael Elizabeth Samuelson

Jaliyah Ayonne Sanchez

Anna Grace Sawyer

Ella DeOnna Sciara

Charles Maxwell Scroggins

Palmer Camp Sexton

John Michael Seymour V

William Pearson Sharpe

Emma Caroline Shaw

Zoey Carol Shelnutt

Steven Gregory Shelton

Brooklynn Danielle Shetter

Katelyn MacKinnley Shirley

Bradley Colton Sills

Ashleigh Nicole Simmons

Charles Ayden Sly

Colby Michael Smith

Mikayla Jane Smith

Nathan Elijah Smith

Alexander Brayden Sorrells

Marisa Soto Pedral

Davis Grayson Spencer

Nicholas G Stanley

William Alan Stephenson

Joey Caden Stewart

Laurel Joyce Stoian

Lillian Grace Streelman

Erica Marie Strickland

Danielle Elise Sulenski

Gabriella Elise Sumner

Brittany ShyAnne Swann

Maddox Patrick Syx

Anna Grace Taft

Andrew Edward Teixeira

Tessa Lynn Temple

Benjamin Howell Terry

Jackson Kenneth Theabolt

Camden Waller Thomas

Walker Wade Thomas

Ashley Taylor Thompson

Melissa Danielle Thompson

Harper Charles Thornbrough

Isaac John Tindall

Charles Anthony Traffica

Raigin Llamari Gemalichi Tribble

Lily Brooke Tumlin

Undreyia Partrease Turner

William Christopher Turner

Keegan James Valentine

Hannah Carmella Virciglio

Brooks Michael Wade

Finley Grace Walker

Baylor David Wall

Gavin Charles Wallace

Daniel Jackson Webb

Jaylyn Michelle Webster

Jacob Austin Wheeler

Conner Sean White

David Lewis White III

Keira Elizabeth White

Hayley Elizabeth Whited

Ava James Willett

Walker Reese Williams

Aidan Gunner Williamson

Graham Waldron Willis

Taylor McKenzie Wise

Valaaja Priscilla Woodruff

Ashley Elizabeth Wren

Blake R Zinda

18 graduates

163 Park Place • Harpersville, AL 35078

Rebels • 237 students • 60 percent of students go on to attend a four-year college

Dear class of 2023

On April 25, as we were taking graduation pictures, I realized that my time with you is coming to an end. My heart has told me that God has put you in this certain time because he has special plans for you that will be completed in his time frame.

You will be part of a generation that must stay strong for God and the world around you. A seasoned pastor assured me that God has chosen this generation to be in this certain time to become strong Christian leaders in our ever-changing world.

My challenge for you is to know that God has planned your

Lukas Tate Bynum

Riley Payton Forbus

Austin Bridger Griffith

Carter Michael Gunnells

Conner Ross Hebson

David Carter Herrington

life out fully and always ask for his guidance and you will accomplish all of your dreams and his desires for you.

As head of school, I am so sad to not be with you every day but I know that you are ready to experience the wonderful journey ahead of you.

I will love you always.

Pamela B. Lovelady, Head of School, Coosa Valley Academy

Jacob Adam McGaha

Cody Jacob Morgan

Angel Breann Patterson

Joseph Levi Ponder

Emma Faye Poore

Reagan Denise Rhodes

Kale Alton Riddle

Nacoa Aydan Santiago

Justin Robert Tarwater

Aubrey Carolina Watson

Hayden Reece Whitley

Brayden Timothy Wilson

Coosa Valley Academy

AUBREY WATSON Valedictorian

Cornerstone Christian

13 graduates

24975 Alabama 25 • Columbiana, AL 35051 Chargers • 218 students • Ranked the 43rd best Christian school in Alabama

Dear class of 2023,

I am so proud of who you have all become! You have grown in stature and in wisdom, and you have been a delightful group of students, despite the weird circumstances of your high school years.

The world you are entering is vastly different from the world that previous graduates have entered, but you are well aware of what lies ahead. Everything in your lives has been leading you to this point at this time, and God has a plan for you unlike any other generation has had.

Your families, your churches, and your school have been pouring into you information

Caleb Heath Boackle

Ryder Cadenhead

David Hunter Carden

Jonas Hogan Dunning

Gabriel Beckman Foster

Ashley Mattison Helmers

Valedictorian

Logan Lightsey

Noah David Preston

Madelyn Louise Reid

Zachary Michael Shirley

Andrew Zhen Stricklin

Chloe Renee Welborn

Valedictorian

Timothy Brody Williams

ASHLEY MATTISON HELMERS

and experiences that at times might have overwhelmed you. With so little time to make an impression, we have pushed you hard, I know. At times you might have wondered why we were being so hard on you, but now I think you understand that everything had a purpose.

As you leave the safety and comfort of home and school, take with you all the assurances that might have seemed unnecessary at the time. Remember to practice faith, not fear; remember that God is with you; remember that God has a plan for you;

and most importantly, remember that there is nothing bad that happens that cannot be used for good by God if you remain obedient and seek His will.

You are ready to tackle college or career. You have the head knowledge that will lead you to success, and I look forward to seeing how you will thrive. But do not forget to take the spiritual wisdom that has been shared with you as well. In your darkest days, this wisdom will be the comfort that will give you hope and keep you moving forward.

It is so hard to believe that you are leaving Cornerstone. This class has been through difficult days, but you have demonstrated strength, resilience, and resolve. Build on what you know and you will be successful in whatever endeavors you choose to pursue.

In His Service,

Margaret Pickett Director,

Cornerstone Christian School

Cornerstone Christian School senior Noah Preston said being crowned as prom king was a special moment for him.

“That was the moment I knew I had made it,” Preston said.

The CCS student was at Cornerstone for the second-half of his eighth grade year before changing to homeschool. Preston returned to the school for his senior year and said he is thankful for the time at the school.

“My time at Cornerstone has been zero to hero as I started as sort of a hermit/ outcast,” Preston said. “I have ended as king of the senior

prom and a friend to all.”

During his time in school he has been involved in Backpack Buddies, Scholars Bowl and he was just recently inducted into Senior Beta.

His favorite subject is science as he enjoys seeing the truth of the universe and the beauty of God’s creation.

“It has to be the most fasci-

nating thing to learn about,” Preston said. A study habit that has helped Preston during his time in school is flashcards.

“Flashcards are the biggest

help you could ever have for studying,” Preston said. “Have someone quiz you with them, or go over them alone in your free time. They certainly make

a difference.”

A person who had a big impact on Preston during his time in school was his aunt, Anna Hicks.

“I remember many countless nights she helped me study for tests and exams late in the night, she took time out of her day to help me with homework that made no sense,” Preston said. “ I owe it all to her.”

Preston said he hopes to remember the unbelievable times he had in high school and the amazing friends he made along the way.

After graduation, he plans to obtain a doctorate of physical therapy and eventually move to the beach.

Noah Preston

Evangel Christian School

Eryn Lee Abernathy

Hailey Grace Adams

Ryan Matthew Adams

Mary Ellis Alley

Sara Kate Ames

Isabella Katherine Andrews

Maci Jane Barbaree

Dailey Grace Barnett

Hallie Anne Belew

Grady Joel Blackburn

Lucas William Blackburn

Caden Lane Blackman

Ella Jacquelyn Boggan

Evan Collier Bourne

Chloe Michelle Brand

Garrett Wesley Brooks

John Ross Brough

Emma Kay Bugnar

Brooke Anne Bullock

Claire Makenzie Calfee

Keira Ann Calvert

Sean Ryan Conneen

Madison Grace Cosper

Jacob Robert Cost

Faith Marie Courville

Madison Melaura Cranford

Carrigan Nicole Crowe

James Sterling Davis

Sophie Kyle Davis

James M DeLano

Roman Clay Dixon

Keeley Rachelle Dodson

Amelia Elise Dutton

Grace Marie Emmerson

Patrick Wayne French

David William Asher Glass

Faith Gabrielle Glass

Maddox Brock Graves

Baylee-Ann Noel Gray

Grant Nicholas Guinan

Walker Timothy Guy

Riley Maclaine Hall

Hollie MeiLin Hardin

Noah Michael Hardin

Remington Michael Harris

Cana Scott Harwell

Michael Davis Harwell

Elijah Ray Henderson

Braxton Seth Hill

Connor Carrigan Hinkel

Harrison Chandler Hobbs

Mason Jay Holland

Matthew Drake Holmes

Alivia Paige Holsomback

Ainsley Valentine Hunsaker

William Haddon James

Andi Layne Johnson

Rileigh Anne Johnstone

Kaden Mitchell Jones

Kyle Powell Jones

Noah John Kahlbau

Olivia Rose Keene

Lexi Grace Keiger

Titus Mordecai King

Kason Billy Ray Kirkland

Baylee Fall Knight

Erica Brooke Laney

Aidan Samuel Lau

Asa Henry Lay

Ivie Hope Littleton

Lucy Grace Logan

Jenna Isabella Macomb

Ian James Markley

Casey Danielle Martin

Lucas Patrick Mast

Alivia Annalyse Mayfield

Mary Hughes McAllister

Hudson Gibbs McCracken

Matthew Joseph McDonald

Jeremiah Parker Leeth Mealer

Naomi Skye Mewbourne

Madeline Kayleigh Milliken

Madelyn Elizabeth-Grace Mills

Molli Marie Moore

Ona Moriah Mularski

James Houston Mullins

Lauren Elizabeth Mutchler

Kaelyn Mackenzie Nalls

Caleb Herbert Newell

Joshua Michael Nichols

Emily LeAnn Nicholson

Emma Grace Norton

Charles Alexander Patton

Amy Kathryn Phillips

Stevie Nicole Prantl

Noah Joseph Reed

Haley Elizabeth Renta

Lillian Gray Reynolds

Martha Flay Rhoads

Timothy Asa Ricks

Sarah Kate Russell

Madelyn Ruth Scarcliff

Sophia Marie Scarpulla

Nathan James Seat

Jana Marie Sislak

Lauren Elizabeth Smith

Selena Elizabeth Smith

Mia Savanna Spain

Hayden Thomas Speigner

Lauren Kate Stafford

Zhenya Kahne Stallings

Isabelle Linea Stine

Braden Eli Sullens

Baylor Judah Thompson

Katherine Rebecca Truncali

Nathaniel Shayne Tucker

Jackson Reade Tuell

Lilly Curington Turner

Brandon Jeffrey Tyler

Sarah Katherine Vandiver

Caren C Vega Diaz

Hampton Marie Waid

Levi James Watkins

Lily Mabry Watkins

Walter James Weathers

David Matthew Weed

Hogan David Wells

Jordyn Elizabeth West

Clayton Elijah Whitfield

Nicholas Michael Wiehl

Joseph Andrew Wilkerson

Connor Jake Williams

Tyler Christian Wilson

Dallas Hobson Winks

Joshua Dylan Wood

Jacob Neil Woodward

JAMES M. DELANO, JR. Valedictorian

Evangel Classical Christian School

Dear class of 2023

Kate Isabella Chambers

Lily Gabrielle Chambers

Miriam Ann Clark

Chloe Raye Cranston

Ella Grace Downing

Emma Hope Downing

Jonah Mark Downing

Weldon Andrew Harris

Emily Eloise Kautz

Matthew Chapman Long

Roscoe Alan Mitchell

Mary Addison Petersen

Joseph Hays Romano

Dagny Elaine Taylor

Lillian Claire Williams

Jonathan Jace Yu

KATE ISABELLA CHAMBERS

Valedictorian

We congratulate the ECCS class of 2023. We are so proud of the fine young women and men that you have become. We are confident that your time at ECCS has prepared you for the new challenges that you will face.

As you part ways to pursue different paths, we pray that you will be reminded of the words of Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans that I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”

No matter where you go or what you choose to do, Christ will be with you, leading you, prospering you, strengthening you, and using you to build His kingdom.

Be amazed at the great plans He has for your life and rest in the assurance the He will never leave you or forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:8).

We love you, ECCS class of 2023, and we will be praying for you.

Dr. Stacey Parham

Interim Head of School, Evangel Classical Christian School

Helena High School

313 graduates

1310 Hillsboro Parkway • Helena, AL 35080

Huskies • 1,373 students • Ranked the 22nd best high school in Alabama

John Cole Abston

Parker Myrick Agee

Nicholas Robert Aleman-Garcia

Mary Elizabeth Allen

Phillip Lee Allen

Luifer Edgardo Alvarenga-Alvarado

Allie Rae Anderson

Savannah Grace Anderson

Yahir Jose Aparicio

Cameron Le Nae Arnold

Robert Howell Atchison

Joseph Andrew August

Kiley Grace Avery

Shelby Juliana Avianeda

Stewart Kenneth Baker

Joshua Christopher Bargman

James Allen Barnett

Mallory Isabella Barton

Gaberiel Wallace Batts

Harper Catherine Bell

Peyton James Benefield

Sumehi Benitez Gonzalez

Lamaria Kamelle Bennett

Ja’lon Mashon Benson

Jeremiah A Benson

Abigail Elizabeth Berish

Kathryn Elizabeth Berry

Bianca Yennory Bingham

Neha Bishop

Eric Michael Bitz

Carlin Michelle Blevins

Mitt Reilly Boatman

Aubree Ann Bodiford

Victoria Lynne Bonham

Braxton Taylor Bonner

Dalton Alexander Boothe

Bailey Alexis Bounds

Avery Ryan Bradley

Joseph Aziz Bratina

Lila Pearl Briggs

Acacia Michelle Brown

Braden Maddox Brown

Nigel Nicholas Bryant

Andrew Walker Bryars

Andrew Jesse Burch

Thomas Braeden Burch

Tyler Jacob Butler

Jaycob Dylan Cacciatore

Owen Keith Campbell

Daniel Julio Campos

Claire Elizabeth Capps

Deason Lawler Capps

Tucker Worth Carson

Kayleen Ihtzel Castellon

James Brody Chafin

Kimberly Cooper Chancey

Sydney Micaela Cheeks

Audrey Elizabeth Childers

Luke Barfield Childers

Jacob Thomas Cleghorn

Madison Elizabeth Click

Caroline Rachel Coats

Jonah James Micaiah Cobb

Ta’Micia Le’Shontranise Cobb

Andrew Jeffrey Cochran

Brantley Gregory Colbert

Adisyn Madrina Cook

Laura Roberts Cordell

Kamryn Rebecca Corley

Harrison Wayne Counts

Connor Michael Creighton

Jacob Thomas Crooks

Nicolas Robert Crozier

Emma Ruth Cunningham

William Ketchersid Daniel

Mason Alexander Darden

Jordan Nicole Davis

Owen Gregory Davis

Rebecca Shelby Davis

Royce Shannon Davis

Julia Elizabeth Delmore

Brandon Kyle Deutsch

Emma Grace Devereaux

Maggie Rose Dillahunty

Ryan Thomas Dillahunty

Avery Caroline Drew

Leslie Elizabeth Dudley

William Earl Dunkin

Kurt Dwayne Sobrevinas Dy

Emily Christine Dyar

Ethan Thomas Eads

Anna Kate Elliott

SYDNEY RISCH Valedictorian

Gregory Lukas Emerson

Matthew Justin Epperson

Tommie Lee Essex

Kenneth Robert Everett

Gabriel Taylor Farish

Seth Thomas Farnham

Hunter Benton Fernambucq

Landon Daniel Fleisher

Macie Anne Flynn

Olivia Patterson Flynn

Joseph David Ford

Harrison Carter Franks

Nina Fiora Fuller

Christopher Emmanuel Funches

Isaac Anastasios Nikhil Gamble

Saif Waleed Ahmed Ghabayen

Owen Connor Gilliland

Jack Riley Golson

Cesar Yahir Gonzalez Montoya

Daniel Ethan Granberry

Allie Elizabeth Graydon

William Copley Griffin

Madison Grace Grissom

Andrea Paloma Guerrero Gonzalez

Jackson Grant Gurganus

Katie Marie Gutierrez

Xavier Terrell Guy

Cody James Hamrick

James Mitchell Haralson

Michael Keith Harrison

Peter Allen Haywood

Olivia Ryleigh Head

Sadie Idean Henderson

Emma Catherine Hendrix

Jose Ramon Hernandez Guadalupe

Camille Allison Hervig

Kenadee Brin Hervig

Soriana Yanet Hicks

Judeith Marie Higgins

Jayden Caliana Hobson

Joseph Alan Hock

Christopher Michael Hood

Adrian Dantelle Horstead

Alyssa Gabrielle Howell

Kellen Antrel Hughes

Madelyn Ollene Hughley

Jerry Wayne Jackson

Kennedie Brayana Jackson

Richard Cameron Jackson-Allen

Iran Damon James

Tanner O’Neal James

Sergio Benjamin Jaramillo

Olivia Jane Johnigan

Foster Thomas Johnson

Mason Tyler Johnson

William George Johnson

Olivia Mei Grace Jones

Taylor Cherie Jones

Wilder Ryan Jones

Iliana Lizeth Juarez Godoy

Jake Payton Julius

Trenitee Aaliyah Kelley

Aidan Cochrane Kennah

Andrew Wesley Kent

Thomas Sung Kim

Timothy Brayden King

Emmi Nicole Klawitter

Daniel ONeal Knighten

Emily Brooke Kolb

Ella Glynn Kraus

Wladyslaw Leon Krzykalski

Nalia Analise Lambright

Noelle Angel Leonard

Azariah By-Faith DeShanna Leslie

Dalton Riley Lewellyn

Riley Connor Lewis

Gabrielle Elyse Little

Antwon Santrell Lockhart, Jr.

Caroline Olivia Lopez

Louis Frances Mai

Mary Abagail Manley

Michael Patrick Manning

William Luke Marshall

Olivia Grace Martin

Sydney Denise Mason

Victoria Elizabeth Mauterer

Keenan Azariah Mayo

Hudson Andrew McCaslin

Micah Gabriel McCourt

Elijah Luke McDonald

Marisa Reagan McGraw

Hunter Karalyne McKelvey

Emma Reese McLellan

Mary Jeanette McLendon

William Clark McLendon

Jordan Evangeline McMahan

Jocelyne Guadalupe Melgoza

Gabriel Aidan Merchant

Sophia Fatima Merchant

Elizabeth Anne Miller

Maryanne Amanda Miller

Colin Scott Minor

Hallie Reese Montalbano

Trevor Milner Moore

Kimsey Ray Morris

Madison Grey Morris

Dylan Michael Morrison

Alphons Ndiritu Muhindi

Madison Lee Mullenix

Martin Mwangi Muraya

Michael Ngari Muraya

Mackenzie Elizabeth Myrick

Scotlyn Carole Naron

Ava Lee Nicholson

Camden Walker Nunley

Amie Lynn Oakes

Jordan Savannah Owen

Hannah Grace Owens

Christopher Pacheco Bautista

Trenton William Palladino

Timothy Asher Partin

Anslie Elizabeth Paulk

Brandon Tyler Payne

Nicholas James Payne

Joshua Ryan Pearson

Caleb Kendrickson Penchion

Jonathan Jahir Perez Rosario

Richard Carl Perry, III

Trent Lee Perry

Carter James Peterson

Anthony Jax Phelps

Breanna Fay Phillips

Alexander Reed Pierce

Alexander Aaron Pierson

Amelia Helen Powell

Tyler Campbell Pruitt

Brooklyn Cheyanne Pylant

Ryan Richard Radice

August Elaine Ragland

Taniya Shantese Randall

Madisyn Katilyn Randolph

Samuel Gray Ratley

Payton Jennings Reed

Samantha Faith Reese

Cassidy Morgan Reeves

Stella Grace Reynolds

Gavin Samuel Rhodes

Sydney Paige Risch

Carson Mitchell Ristic

Luis Armando Robles Calzada

Elysse Victoria Roe

Kaitlin Lilyan Rogers

Ryan David Rosener

Rodney Kameron Ferrell Ross

Baylee Ann Rush

Jax Michael Rush

Christian Jason Sanchez Solorio

Jacob Alan Satterfield

John Bowen Schaefer

Hailey Michelle Schwartz

Hunter Aaron Scoles

Madelyn Nicole Scott

Connor David Elliot Seabrooke

Brody Keith Seale

Annette Kathryn Sellers

Devin Jermel Shamburger

Keiston Nicholas Shears

Willow Renee Schenck

Jacorey Timothy Sherman

Charles Joseph Singer

Emma Brooke Sisson

Jaylen ReShone Smith

Khalia M Smith

James Obed Solorio

Jairo Sosa-Mondragon

Ezra William Spader

Katelin Nicole Sparks

Zachary Bailey Spencer

Victor Augusto Strobel

Megan Simone Sturdivant

Braden Michael Sullivan

Chase Gabriel Taylor

Matthew Nelson Teague

Hayden Bradley Thomas

Jamie Marie Thomas

William Jackson Thomas

Adam Scott Thomason

Matthew Reese Thompson

Ethan Philip Thornton

Taylor Rose Torbert

Abbie-Lane Traywick

Rylee Ellise Tuech

Jaynie Grace Turner

Sara Jatie Turner

Daniel Vazquez Uribe

Manuel Fermin Vargas

Austin Lee Vass

Carlos Alberto Villa-Duran

Dannah Marie Walker

Noah Corbit Walker

Tejan Jeremiah Sesay Waller

Samuel Taft Walley

Christopher Harris Wamble

Larkin Zane Watters

Elijah Anderson Weathers

Delaney Paige Wheeler

Gracey Rose Whipple

Dylan Cain Willett

Adam Joseph Williams

Brooklyn Martina Williams

Gavin Ty Williams

Colton Parker Willmon

Bradyn Lane Wilson

Derrick DeWayne Wilson, JR

Jesse Thomas Wofford

Walter Lee Womack

James Jacob Woods

Ethan Wesley Wooten

Savannah Rose Worth

Christian Trey Wright

Cole William Yarbrough

As one of the top eight seniors at Helena High School, Rodney Ross finished as the school’s salutatorian, bringing to an end a special four years of high school for the senior.

Ross said he is going to miss his time at the high school, especially the friends that he has made over the last 12 years, as well as the memories made with his teachers and classmates.

One of those memories came this spring when he was named the school’s homecoming king, a memory that was one of his favorite while at Helena.

Dear class of 2023

Rodney Ross - Salutatorian

“What makes Helena special is the community here,” Ross said. “It feels like there are so many ways to get involved, and I think that’s important for a school to have.”

He said being involved is something that can really make your time in school so much better, and it’s a part of the last four years he looks back on fondly.

“Make the most out of your

body since COVID.

time in school,” he said. “Get involved in clubs, go to the dances, go hang out with your friends. You only get four years in high school, and it is what you make of it. Now is the time to explore different avenues and find hobbies that you enjoy.”

Now, Ross is set to attend Auburn University where he’ll major in the challenging field

You all have a special place in my heart because you are the first graduating class that includes students from my time at Helena Middle School.

When I started as principal and saw some of you walking the halls, it amazed me at how much you had grown up. I remember so many of you as eighth grade students and now you are seniors, getting ready to graduate and enter a new phase of your life.

I am so very proud of the people you have become. I want to thank you for the leadership you have shown this year and commend you for the job you all have done rebuilding and uniting the student

I met with a variety of students and leadership groups throughout the year about ways to improve student participation, increase morale, and start new traditions. Take pride in the work you´ve done.

I truly enjoyed getting to speak with all of you and watch what you have been able to accomplish and your commitment to doing it. I believe not only have you set a great example and high mark for those following behind you but you have left your legacy. You all saw the challenge before you post-COVID and embraced it and decided to push forward.

I do hope that you have fond memories of not only Helena High School but of

of engineering, geared toward either aerospace engineering or software engineering.

Still, he feels prepared, largely because of lessons taught by his teachers and the staff at HHS, including Michele Justement, who he said had a big influence on his time.

“Her class was tough, but I feel like it really prepared me for college and made me a better student,” he said.

Ross said he is looking forward to the freedom college offers and he’s excited for what he still has left to learn.

everything that led you to this point. All of the roadblocks, challenges, and open doors have gotten you to this point and I know you are prepared for the next stage in your life.

Do not forget your time at Helena High School and know you are always welcome to come back home. Several of you have told me that you love our school because you feel accepted by your peers and your teachers. I hope you always remember that you are cared for and loved. We are rooting for you to go and do something great.

Ashley Bahr Principal, Helena High School

Hope Christian School

Dear class of 2023,

Anchors provide a firm foundation and a grounded way of life as we travel through our everyday life. Watch out for anchors that don’t provide stability for living a Christlike life in a world that has shifting sands: anchors like money, plans, possessions, success.

When you think of an anchor, you usually picture the heavy object that’s tied to a ship that keeps it secure to the bottom of the sea.

An anchor is something that provides a firm foundation and security. In Scripture, the term anchor is use metaphorically to represent GOD and faith – that which keeps us steadfast and gives us

hope during the trials and storms of life.

You are a chosen generation to stand firm when the world feels out of control. Remember that Jesus is your security and His Word is your foundation.

The LORD Jesus has placed you here to be an encouragement and living testimony of His grace and sufficiency. Thank you for always encouraging us by your daily example of Christ-likeness. You are a joy to our hearts. Blessings always in Jesus,

Wayne, Connie and Dawn, The Administrative Staff of Hope Christian School

Hannah Aaron

Angel Adams

Jasean Anderson

Gabrielle Bensinger

John Baize

Samaria Batten

Lucas Bearden

Jackson Bowers

Skylin Boyd

Timothy Bradford

Elijah Bridgman

Mackenzie Brooks

Kirsten Buchina

Natalie Bunn

Trey Cantrell

Alan Carroll

Stephen Caudle

James Channell

Ethan Childers

Elden Collum

David Dekle

Daniel Edwards

Dylan Etheridge

Jensen Fallin

Jessica Fleischmann

Zachary Fogelgren

William Foster

Jolie Frisinger

Ivan Glover

Charles Hawthorne

Lydia Holsomback

Breean Hope

Nathaniel Huffstutler

Lila Hunter

David Jackson

Tyler Jacobsen

Joshua Jones

Lance Kelly

Luke Kelly

Brandon Lambert

Jessie Lindsey

Audrey Malone

Kayla Martin

Victoria Miller

Trevor Mickle

Kathryn Morgan

Gracie Nichols

Kimber Quinn

Erika Radcliffe

Sean Rodriguez

Iliana Sandoval

Blake Shippers

Cortney Shirah

Jackson Shows

Abigail Smith

Emma Story

Micah Syx

Isaac Thomas

Reina Vazquez

Angelica Vercher

Nathan Wade

Hannah Wallace

Maxwell Waugh

Rylee Webb

Chariss Williams

Rhett Wingard

Samantha Young

Noah Zeller

Camden Harper

Elora Isbell

ANGELICA VERCHER Valedictorian

LANCE KELLY Valedictorian

JENSEN FALLIN Valedictorian

JESSICA FLEISCHMANN Valedictorian

Indian Springs School

75 graduates

190 Woodward Drive • Indian Springs, AL 35124

327 students • Ranked the best private high school in Alabama eight years in a row

Dear class of 2023,

Graduation is the outward and visible culmination of your Indian Springs journey as a student, but it is also just an inflection point in what I know will be an incredibly successful and meaningful life journey. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration at Indian Springs, let me congratulate you on your remarkable personal accomplishments and collective achievements. More importantly, let me share my gratitude for bringing great joy and happiness to the Indian Springs community. It has been an absolute pleasure seeing you grow over the years, sharing laughs with you, and watching you flourish inside and outside our classrooms.

It feels like just yesterday that your parents were dropping you off for the first day of your high school career at Indian Springs. The nerves and anticipation of that day have been replaced with growing confidence and a sense of self. Although there have been long and tiring days along the way, in hindsight, we can all agree

that the years have flown by. Within a matter of a few short weeks, you will arrive on campus one last time as a student and leave as part of the Indian Springs Alumni Association. Wear this badge proudly, for it is a great accomplishment. Your journey was hard but meaningful. Never shy away from hard challenges throughout your life. You will be made better for trying.

As you prepare to travel your unique path and the inevitable twists and turns of life, know that you are prepared to do so; that you are worthy of the challenges ahead; that you are more than good enough; and that you are loved. We are excited to see all you accomplish in life, and we will celebrate every significant milestone with you from afar. Your Indian Springs family will miss you dearly, so we hope you will come back to visit often.

With admiration and gratitude,

Scott G. Schamberger, Head of School, Indian Springs School

Since being at Indian Springs for five years, after arriving his eighth grade year, senior Mark Underwood describes his time at the school as a magical experience.

“I was supported while testing myself both academically and athletically,” Underwood said. “Some of the highlights were hiking along trails, long, fun conversations with teachers at lunch or after class, and spending free periods with classmates and friends.”

Underwood was voted into one of the positions as a Commissioner of Services, where he ran the student store at his school. He also competed in Cross Country for five seasons and bowling teams at his school.

Underwood said his favorite

Mark Underwood

subject is economics courses where he is able to develop projects he is interested in, from scratch.

“I am able to gain knowledge in a field where I believe my future lies,” Underwood said. “Any other of my classes where conversation and debate occurred commonly also were extremely fun to participate in at Springs.”

A favorite part of high school for Underwood has been the process of completing high school as a senior.

“After many years of growth, I am able to look back and reflect on all times, good or bad, and see all the improvements made

and all the memories gained,” Underwood said. Something that has helped him academically is utilizing his free time at school to complete homework and study in a place where he can best concentrate.

“This has helped me better manage my time to maximize both productivity and free time for resting or pursuit of hobbies,” Underwood said.

Those that have made an impact on Underwood during his time in school include his parents, who served as motivators and for making sure he was on task while also inspiring him to

work hard; his teachers, who assisted him in the classroom; his coaches who pushed him in practice; and his friends who kept him sane and happy.

“I hope to remember all of my time from Springs,” Underwood said. “I believe that every moment has shaped who I am today, and who I will be in the future and I cannot thank the school or the school’s community enough for giving me these memories and supporting my journey.”

After graduation, Underwood plans to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Alabama, where he will be studying finance.

Underwood hopes to eventually pursue a career in either investment banking or securities law.

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Blue Ammon

Sasha Bai

Maison Barbaree-Tasker

Nora Barton

Moon Biagosch

Joshua Bramblett

Courtney Chen

Molly Chen

Star Cheng

Gus Colvin

Lucy Craig

Adelia Crawford

Nolan Dunsmore

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Gibson Goodrich

Minh Ha

Brian He

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Tripp Henderson

Carson Huff

Laurel Impello

Evan Jack

Henry Jacobs

Lillian Jacobs

Naren Jetty

Shane Kau

Tatum Kelley

Vickie Kim

William Kong

Shahin Kooshiar

Santo Kurre

Cynthia Li

Olivia Li

Kimely Li

Dillan Lowrie

Patrick McCarty

Richard Monk

Mayu Nakano

Yuji Nakano

Lily Naylor

Teddy Oates

Kailyn Oppenheim

Elise Picard

Norah Roller

Phoebe Rominger

Benjamin Rothman

Andrew Rowe

Emma Cate Rutledge

Rosa Sabel

Jonathan Schmidt

Anacristin Soto

Nour Shoreibah

Sovan Shrestha

Anna Simms

Elizabeth Spradlin

Yvonne Su

Cason Swaid

Campbell Swanner

Ember Szaflarski

James Trawick

Rezi Ubogu

Mark Underwood

Leah Velasco

Aurelie Walker

MJ Walker

Carlton Wallwork

Charlie Wilder

Chloe Williams

Madeline Williams

Enoch Xiao

Ethan Xiao

Canglin Ye

Hero Zhang

Frank Zhao

LUCY CRAIG Mayor CASON SWAID Mayor

Montevallo High School

Spencer Rainey Adams

Priya Ilana Atchley

Andrea Bautista

Andy Edward Dye

Gabriel Scott Haynie

Kamia Alise Hudson

Ja’keshia Latrice Jean Pettiway

Aubury Madison Stricklin

Indyah Borah Thrift

Timothy Joseph Waters

Alyssa Brianne Adams

Michelle Guadalupe Aguilar

Matthew Cory Alexander, II

Aliesjha Adriann Andrews Silas

Jostin Isai Becerra Martinez

Shaniya Makala Bell

Lucia Santia Bertolone

Kailey Madison Boyd

Aubri Larae Bradford

Brantley Ray Burk

Landon Taylor Carlee

Christopher Blaine Carstensen

Juan Antonio Cedano-Galvan

Bethany Concord

Elijah Isiah Conner

James Mason Crowe

Ashton Brock Dawkins

Catherine Shaye Delawder

Phoenix Ayanna Dixon

Laney Elizabeth Edwards

David Adam Eurton

Zharia Me’Shelle Fergus

Elisha Jordan Finch

Rossemilys Valentina Flames Ochoa

Adriana Flores Ramirez

Christopher Josue GaldamezSerrano

Emily Renee Gallagher

Kam’Ron Deavion Goins

Melani Mariana Gutierrez Diaz

Jovan Amir Hale Postell

Aidan Connor Harper

Jamal Corey Henderson

Giovanni Hernandez-Ramirez

Savannah Cheyenna Hogeland

Jamari Camille Holmes

Jaylon Arnell Hudson

Jai-Lin Sharell Ivory

JAMES MASON CROWE Valedictorian

Dear class of 2023,

First, I want to thank all of the seniors for a remarkable school year. Each one of you have impacted the school and community in so many ways. As your senior year comes to an end, keep in mind this is not the finale but the beginning of your journey.

Many of you will be transitioning into college, while others will be heading into the workforce. I hope and pray you will utilize the skills and strategies you have acquired through the years as a Montevallo student.

As you move into the next phase of life, dream big, set goals and take action. As Joel Barker stated, “Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.”

In addition, be confident in your abilities to take action, so that you may make a true difference in the world around you.

Lastly, I hope you will always share the love for others by creating a generous community of civility, hope, optimism, and friendship. You are now, and forever will be, part of the Montevallo bulldog family.

Congratulations! I look forward to watching you prosper as young adults.

Steve F. Bromley

Principal, Montevallo High School

Anna Kate Jackson

Samantha Jimenez Quiroz

Paige Dakota Johnson

Arianna Alexandria Jones

Tyson Lamar Jones

Gavin Lee Juarez

Siara Gabrielle Kennedy

Baylen Tristan Key

Demontre Amare Lilly

Hannah Marie Locks

Shiera Aestean Logan

Kyyonnah Ah’Leeya Lundy

Izea True Mancillas Carbajal

Fantaysia Denease Mann

Anthony Tyreek Martin

Johana Moncerrat Martinez Flores

Montevallo High School senior Leila Mendonca said knowing everyone in her school and the close engagement and support from her teachers helps give Montevallo its homely feel.

“Everyone just feels as one and our spirit within our school and community is so big,” Mendonca said. “Small-town Montevallo is like a second home.”

Starting her freshman year, Mendonca joined SGA and now has had the honor of holding the officer positions of SGA’s President and Media Agent; during her time at MHS she has also played six years on the girl’s varsity soccer team and has worn the captain band both her junior and senior year; she is also the media agent for the school’s Spanish Club and she is in the National Honor Society; National Art Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Pep Club; Zonta Club; BETA Club; Peer Helpers; Big Brothers Big Sisters; Broadcast Journalism; homecoming committee; yearbook committee; and a soccer athlete with Birmingham United.

“I thank Montevallo for giving me these opportunities to

Leila Mendonca

push my limits because without them, I would not have grown into the person I am today,” Mendonca said. “I am a believer that in order to grow, one must step out of their comfort zone, and as for the growth of myself, I have pushed the limits of my anxiety by stepping out of my comfort zone and participating in the many clubs and organizations that my school provides.”

Mendonca said her favorite subject is science, including environmental science, because she loves stepping into her environmental science class knowing she will learn something new about the world.

“I will also learn about ways to protect it,” Mendonca said.

A highlight of high school was playing soccer for the girl’s soc-

cer team.

“Over my time on the team, I have watched us grow tremendously,” Mendonca said. “This growth has shown its presence because this season we have made it to the playoffs for the first time. All the support that our small community provides us with is none like any other. I love being a part of a sport that created such an uplifting and loving environment, especially as it has introduced me to all the close friendships I created throughout high school.”

A key to her academic success in school has been using Quizlet.

“Creating my own flashcards on my laptop and studying them anywhere, at any time, greatly prepared me for upcoming tests and exams,” Men-

donca said. “Being a student at a small school has also greatly contributed to my academic success. The smaller classes allowed for better classroom discussions and participation, aiding not only myself, but other students to greater academic success.”

Someone who made a big impact on her during her time at MHS was her ninth grade English/Broadcast Journalism teacher Mrs. House.

“She is the most optimistic person I have ever met and she inspires me to do the same,” Mendonca said. “She is so involved and connected with her students and is always creating positive impacts throughout our school. She is the person who introduced me to broadcast media, allowing me to realize my creative potential with media, and guiding me to my choice of Visual Media Studies for my major in college.”

After graduation, Mendonca plans to attend Auburn University where she will major in Visual Media Studies and minor in marketing. She will also be a member of the school’s Honors College.

Fernando Martinez

Deizy Rubi Maya De La Cruz

Jasmyn Alyse McKenzie

LaDarious Kentrel McKenzie

Leila Katherine Mendonca

Phillip Hayden Middlebrooks

Kayla Jade Mitchell

Lucas Logan Mitchell

Karen Ivette Moctezuma Cruz

Gavin Joseph Monk

Karen Alexa Negrete Silva

Hannah Danyelle Pennington

Yenifer Xiomara Pineda Hernandez

Ashton Edward Price

Teasia Ty’Shea Purnell

Madison Kenise Reaser

Zoey Jo Robertson

Jaycob Aiden Russell

Jaydien Latrell Rutledge

Keniya Shantrell Simpson

Isabella Grace Smith

Richard Allen Smith

Kathelyn Tejeda-Juarez

Erianna Tysha Thomas

Bishop Rylan Turner

Alberto Villegas

Ashia Marie La’Shelle Ward

Jaylen Taylor Williams

Samarah Monice Williams

Bryan Evan Wilson

Emma Rose Wilson

Matthew Allen Winslett

Oak Mountain High School

Claire McLean Abrams

Riley James Acton

Matthew David Agee

Adam Alexander Alemond

Campbell Elizabeth Alexander

Nicholas Edmon Alexander

Helen Kate Alley

Annabelle Leigh Ammons

Trinity Nicole Anderson

Skyla Blair Arnwine

Janie Elizabeth Grace Aronson

Jorge Alberto Avelar

Adyson Dayton Bailey

Aidyn

Benjamen

Charlie Newton Ball

Julian Alexander Barnhill

Reavely Charleston Barton

Luke Steven Baxley

Eli Jackson Beatty

Brooks Alexander Bishop

Aden Christopher Black

Camden Tyler Blackerby

David Daniel Bojan

Bradford Joseph Bond

Brian Alexander Booth

Kyndal Maria Brignet

Emily Grace Brooks

Austin Hunter Buird

Evan Scott Burdett

Jason Wayne Burnett

Olin Edward Burns

Samuel Kincaid Calvert

Eder Camargo

Mallory Elizabeth Cameron

Dennis William Carlisle

Joseph Stephen Carlisto

Jorge Carlos Quiroz

Kristian Danielle Carr

Owen Michael Carrington

Jackson Kinley Carroll

Lovonne Bailey

Cassidy Bailey

BAYLOR CATE COOPER Valedictorian

Oak Mountain High School

Dear class of 2023,

I want to first of all say thank you for all that you have done to represent Oak Mountain High School and the Oak Mountain community in a first-class way.

It is an honor to come to work every day and see firsthand what you have accomplished in the classroom, on the stage and in the field of play.

You will be leaving high school with an experience that is unique to any group of students that has come before you. Although these experiences will be a part of your journey, they will not be

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Chase Patrick Collins

Baylor Cate Cooper

Campbell Elise Corlett

Jake Christian Cournoyer

Nathan Jackson Cox

Ryan Joseph Cox

Cody Reed Coykendall

James Andrew Coyner

Kirby Lane Crawford

Jackson Paul Crichton

Caden Howell Crumpton

Sophie Isabella Cunningham

Lindsey Elizabeth Daughety

Ava Reed Davis

Anna Luisa De Souza Rufino

Brett Anderson Dean

William Jacob Dean

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Ryan Mason DeLucca

Jackson Scott Dillard

Braxton Wayde DiOrio

Ryley Andrew Do-Bui

Dianna Faith Dovenbarger

Connor Alan Duckett

Lauren Margaret Duncan

Dylan Patrick Dunn

Gillian Emma Martin Dyar

Benjamin Paul Dyer

Brian Whitley Dykes

Hannah Marie Easterling

Elise McKinley Elkins

William Edward English

Sydney Kate Ervin

Christopher Paul Evans

Olivia Hope Evans

Jimena Fabian-Martinez

Ruben Felix Correa

Jaylen Alonzo Ferguson

Joaquin Ferreiro Pintos

Justin Carter Ferreiro

Conner Gray Finney

Jae Michelle Forrest

Davion Isaiah Foster

Jacob Stephen Franklin

Robert Joseph Freel

Isabella Allyce Gaines

Tess Nowell Gardner

Lus Elena Garduno Garcia

Jose Alberto Garduno Hernandez

Zachary Asbury Flint Gast

Natalie June Gaston

Maliyah Aleece George

Javia Patrice Gilbert

Colin James Gilley

Juliana Elizabeth Golden

Sherly Gonzalez-Perez

Madison Michelle Goodwin

Anna Constance Graffeo

John Emmanuel Green

Justin Brennan Griffin

John Troy Gwaltney

Noah Reed Hagedorn

Brandon Michael Hall

Alexis Elizabeth Hamlin

Ari Anya Jone’t Hammonds

Cooper Davis Hansford

Courtney Camryn Harris

Morgan Gabriela Hart

Zachory Reid Hauck

Rylee Alexis Hayes

Andrew Gager Haynes

Alexander James Hearn

Matthew Everett Heiberger

Jacob Ryan Helgason

Isabella Faith Helm

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the defining moments of your life.

The resiliency that you have shown over the past four years will serve you well throughout your future endeavors. If this year’s senior class at Oak Mountain High School is in any way a representation of the future of our community, state and nation, we should all be excited about what our future holds.

On behalf of the faculty and staff at Oak Mountain High School, we love you and we are proud of you.

Andrew Gunn

Principal, Oak Mountain High School

Sara Logan Hensley

Alfredo Hernandez-Castillo

Sydney Michelle Hernandez Hernandez

Ely Hernandez Pacheco

Kyle Noah Hiers

Bailey Logan Hiett

Heidi Ann Higdon

Jessica Ruth Hill

Myan Lamar Holt

Victoria Faith Hood

Lily Arden Horstmann

Lauren Grace Hudson

Trevor Forrest Hunter

Sawyer James Hutto

Merrie Cannon Ivey

Joseph Michael Jeane

David Isaiah Jimenez

Elizabeth Morgan Jones

Morgan Alexis Jones

Ashley Faith Joyner

Pierce David Judd

Mahmoud Samih Othman Kafineh

Garrison Walker Kahn

Sankeerthana Kalva

Gayatri Binu Kavumkal

Joseph Benjamin Kendrick

Abigail Olivia Kennedy

Noah Justice Kennemur

Ashley Hayes Killian

Carter Garrison Kimbrell

Elon Samia King

Monica King

Mya King

Natasha Elaine Kloss

Trey Mark Kocks

Sai Chinmay Kushal Korrapati

John Henry Land V

Bobby James Laury Jr

Autry Tyler Lawson

Ava Marie LeBlanc

Brett Hyunmin Lee

John Carter Lehman

Brandon Malik Lewis

Philip James Little

Maria Fernanda Lopez-Morales

Elijah Ryan Love

Lauren Olivia Luckie

Emily Beth Lunsford

Emily Grace Mackin

Ashley Ames Macrory

Ema Lee Maish

Mary Lillian Maloney

Liv Estella Maple

Emily Alexis Mardis

Thomas Joseph Matta

Abigail Frances Matuszak

Kathleen McKenzie Matuszak

Maggie Rae Matuszak

David Samuel McCanna

Amar Stephen McCaslin

Marron Kimbrell McCown

Kierson Lee McDonald

Kathryn Damila McLaurin

Neala Nikole McLaurin

Taylor McKenzie McMillan

Emarie LeMeik McNair

Harper Olivia Mellon

John Arnold Mellon

Katherine Anne Mellon

Lillian Mae Mellon

Aidyn Scott Meyer

Emma Caroline Miller

Hope Elizabeth Miller

Ryan Parker Miller

Samantha Ann Miller

Clayton Solon Mitchell

Emily Rose Mitchell

Brooks Neil Morgan

Devan Demon Moss

Ellory Rose Mulder

Camille Jana Murnane

Ben Dyer

Oak Mountain High School senior Ben Dyer said it is the people at his school that make everything special.

“I have loved spending time with my friends in class, football games, dances, banquets, and by getting involved with different clubs and activities both inside and outside of school,” Dyer said. “The teachers are really great at their jobs, but they are also very kind and interesting people to know.”

During his time at OMHS, Dyer was one of four National Merit Finalists from Oak Mountain and one of three students to score a 36 on the ACT. He was also heavily involved in the band where he has been a member since his sixth grade year. During his senior year he has been on the first chair trombone in the band’s wind ensemble and jazz band.

Dyer made All District and All State level jazz and concert bands throughout middle and high school and is currently the second best high school jazz trombone player in the state.

He has been a member of the math team and the scholar’s bowl since eighth grade and recently placed second in the Shelby County Tournament for the advanced math team. This past year, both Dyer and a friend

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Allison Grace Needham

Jeremiah Tu Nesbitt

Lily-Ann Jasperine Neumann

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Grayson Robert Norman

co-founded the history club at OMHS where the group participates in various projects, presentations, and debates on historical topics.

Dyer has worked as a math tutor at Mathnasium from May of 2021 until September 2022 and he has worked as a private math and physics tutor since that time.

He also serves as the treasurer of the Spanish Honor Society; the social media manager of the Beta Club, and is a member of the Rho Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta, Science, English, and National Honor Society and received the AP Scholar with distinction award his junior year.

“SOAR 60 is probably my favorite part of Oak Mountain,” Dyer said. “SOAR 60 is basically an hour of free time built in the school day where students can eat their lunch, work on their schoolwork, get help from their teachers, or just spend time with their friends. This hour makes the stress of

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Joshua David Palmer

Robert Jonathan Parrish

Jose Manuel Pascual Esquivel

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a school day much easier to manage and has given me the ability to make friends with people in different grades or who aren’t in any of the same classes as me.”

A favorite subject for Dyer has been any class that involves math and science, but especially the classes involving physics.

“Physics is a fascinating, mathheavy science class that has challenged me in a way no other class has before,” Dyer said. “At Oak Mountain, we get a lot of opportunities to work in groups and experiment with physics. This allows for a very hands-on and collaborative learning environment, which I love.”

Dyer said it was his math teacher, Ms. Bittinger who made a big impact on him during his time at OMHS.

“Ms. Bittinger has been my math teacher, math team coach, mentor and friend for the past two years,” Dyer said. “There is no person who has had a greater impact on my

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Kimberly Ann Perry Roberts

Janya Grace Piedra

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Isabella Layne Pilleteri

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academic life than her. Besides the fact that she is both a math genius and a brilliant teacher, Ms. Bittinger is the kindest person I have ever met. She is incredibly humble and solely focused on the success and well being of her students. Her example of living a life of service to others is something I will never forget.”

Dyer considers himself lucky to have been part of Oak Mountain’s school system for the entirety of his time in grade school.

“All of the faculty genuinely care about what’s best for the students, and my peers have been great friends and motivators in my life,” Dyer said. “I hope to remember that whatever success I may achieve in my life is in great part due to the resources and people I had access to at Oak Mountain.”

After graduation, Dyer plans on majoring in mechanical engineering and possibly pursuing a double major or a minor in physics.

He eventually wants to work as an engineer for the beginning of his career, but is also passionate about teaching. He wants to consider pursuing becoming a teacher or professor of some kind and would like to tutor as well.

Ellis Fay Porch IV

Lauren Nicole Porter

Caleb Andrew Price

Grayson Alexander Pugh

Grace Zhang Qian

MaKayla Lynn Ragland

Gabrielle Elaine Ramsey

Joseph Bradford Randazzo

Varsha Gudibandla Reddy

Samuel Cotton Reid

Raphael Reinders

Oak Mountain High School

Nelly Itzel Rendon Leguisamo

Ashley America Reyes Zacarias

Brooke Elise Rierson

Elliott Flynn Rinsky

Madeline Marie Riosa

Madison Elizabeth Ritchey

Danna Yaire Rivera Gomez

Norton Constantine Robert Jr

Robert Jacob Robert

Alondra Rodriguez Garduno

Manuel Jamie Roldan

Crawford Allen Romanowski

John Mitchell Romei

Jack Cooper Ronilo

Riley Katherine Rowland

Lydia Marie Rutledge

Emma Claire Sawyer

Catherine Amanda Scheiring

Benjamin Maddox Scherer

Richard Joseph Schneider IV

Jon Aidan Scott

Emily Sarah Scroggins

Shamiya Nichole Seay

Martha Elizabeth Sherman

Ashley Meredith Shivers

Naomi Isabelle Shook

Angelina Zarifa Shunnarah

Norah Elisabeth Simich

Stephen Simpson

Caitlyn Ray Sinclair

Jennings Elaine Sinclair

Elisa Nicole Sisneros

Eli Joseph Sivel

Parker Christian Slay

Caleb Wade Smith

Erin Janell Smith

Griffin Doyle Smith

Joelle Emilia Smith

Richard Tanner Smith

William Brewer Spence

Mallory Marie Stevens

Donald Joseph Stone

Fatema Mahmoud Suleiman

Thomas Peyton Swann

Daniel Hussain Syed

Logan Michael Tarr

John Thomas Taylor

Rachel Grace Taylor

Sadie Karoline Taylor

Charles Bennett Thomas III

Skylar LaKinnlee-Defele Thomas

Madison Hallie Thompson

Reagan Elizabeth Throckmorton

Camden John Tipton

Francis Merrin Tommie

Erin Renee Tonix-Hernandez

Leah Evelyn Tracy

Margaret Mason Trammell

Truc Thanh Trinh

Allison Elizabeth Turner

Christian Daniel-McGuffie Tyler

Jasmithasri Varikuti

Trey Anthony Vassell

Rebecca Mackenzie Vinson

Santiago Thomas Waites

Nathan Michael Walakovits

Benjamin Mulvaney Walker

Emmanuel Lehi Waller

Kathryn Frances Ward

Campbell Nicole Washburn

Riley Sinclair Watkins

Sarah Catherine Wells

Christen Damon Weston

James Dalton White

Matthew Taylor White

Miles Cameron White

Kennon Tripp Whitehurst

Selah Grace Whitley

Emma Gail Wilke

Lucy McGuire Wilks

Audrey Madison Williams

Juliet Rue Williams

Patrick Stuart Willing

Caitlyn Elizabeth Willis

Adelyn Elise Wills

Jett Reid Wilson

Lily Faith-Anne Winn

William Van Wittmann

Seth Allan Worthington

Katie Michele Wright

Bradley Yam

James Daniel Timothy Yeatman

Matthew Preston York

Gary Hudson Youngblood

Elizabeth Ann Zaleski

Autumn Bailey Zwilling

Pelham High School

225 graduates

2500 Panther Circle • Pelham, AL 35124 Panthers • 1,106 students • Ranked 19th best high school in Alabama

Reginald Devon Adams

Angel Gabriel Aguiar

Avianna Michelle Aguilar

Alhussain Abdulrahman Alamoudi

Esteban Alvarez

James Caleb Amerson

Nathaly Angeles Gonzalez

Manuel Arceo

Jose Angel Arias

Waylon Lee Marcus Arrowood

Angel Gabriel Arteaga

Nicholas Andrew Bamberg

Dilan Alexandria Barfield

Hannah Gail Barnes

Alejandro Emmanuel Barreda

Gabrielle WenJing Bass

Brittany Nicole Bell

George Steven Berg

Adib Haris Bhatti

Sarah Elizabeth Black

Colin Andrew Blake

Zechariah TaColby Bowens

Emily Caroline Brainerd

Seth Edward Branham

Ana Karen Bravo Sandoval

Larsen Caleb Todd Bright

Hannah Isabella Brooks

Keon Mack Brooks

Kristian Nicole Brooks

Mason Joseph Brooks

Sirmichael Lee Broom

Hannah Reese Brownell

Treston Breckenridge Burch

Steven Isaiah Byrd

Rachel Cheyenne Carlton

Jordan Elizabeth Caskey

Jaxson Alexander Chambers

Brandon Leonel Chi Menjivar

Katherine Anne Chimento

Cesar

Alexis Colin Guadarrama

Stephen Jackson Combs

Ayre Valnise Conner

Darius Ephriam Joseph Copeland

Trey Grayson Zayne Corkill

Jaidyn Charlotte Cowans

Kristlyn Craig

Abigail Rose Culwell

Ethan Samuel Dahlen

Niles Brooklyn Daniel

Alfonso Ramon Davalos

Jackson Davis Davenport

Riley Quinn Diez

Ava Lee DiFante

Camille Corinne Dorsey

Braeden Dean Doughty

Abel Gerardo Duarte

Ricky Eugene Julian Duff

Lily Michelle Duke

Leyton Elizabeth Eads

Julian Paige Edmonds

Sandy Farias Mendez

Jacob David Fox

Kaitlyn Alyse Freeman

Addison Korey Freis

Luis Gustavo Funes Garcia

Amber Nicole Gallagher

Verania Celina Garcia

Kevin Reily Garcia-Hernandez

Lauren Elizabeth Gash

Kamara Anne Gee

Kya Danielle Gee

Thompson Aldo Lee Gennari

Jackson Albert Germek

Xavier Samnang Glaze

Aspen Rayn Godette

Diana Elizabeth Godwin

Grant William Godwin

Julia Alexandria Godwin

Laci Nicole Gogan

Ivan Gonzalez

Austin Roberts Gosnell

Edwin Eduardo Grado Gutierrez

Junius Makei Griffin

Michelle Guerra Hernandez

Sarah Ruth Gulledge

Jaydon Christopher Harris

Matthew Alan Hartley

Yoselin Hernandez Avalos

Yahir Hernandez Martinez

Alejandro Hernandez-Tadeo

Eusebio Hernandez-Tadeo

Drake Spencer Hickox

Tiara Nicole Hicks

Ethan James Hill

Jonathon Alexander Hill

Huy Nhat Hoang

Katlyn Nicole Hollingsworth

Kamari Daivion Hollis

Mason David Hughes

Son Moc Huynh

Jasmin Jimenez-Jimenez

Christian Jamyr Johnson

Christopher Troy Jones II

Hannah Caleigha Jones

JORDAN ELIZABETH CASKEY Valedictorian

EVA THI NGUYEN Valedictorian

Dear class of 2023,

It is really here! One of your biggest milestones is now, within reach. The day you have been waiting for since your freshman year is just a few short weeks away. Although this is such an exciting time, this is also the end of an era for you. Take time to enjoy these last weeks and soak up the memories.

It has been a pleasure and honor to be your Principal. Wishing our seniors goodbye is one of the most emotional tasks of the school year. Words and phrases seem inappropriate to characterize the special memories and added “flavor” you have given to Pelham High School. Each of you have etched a lasting legacy in the hearts of your teachers, and administrators and it has taken every single one of you to build the Class of 2023. Remember the significance of your importance. The absence of just one of you alters your group completely.

As you enter the next phase in life, go forward with courage. It is okay to make mistakes. You will gain more from failing, regrouping, and then conquering the tasks that scare you the most. Understand that Plan B is more than okay, it IS a PLAN too. Life never goes how you expect. Embrace the challenge, breathe deep, and keep moving forward.

My advice is for you to slow down these next few weeks. Take it all in. I understand the next chapter will be amazing, but the people beside you for the last several years have helped make some of your most valuable and worthwhile memories. Some of your most self-defining moments, whether good or bad, have been made here and with your classmates. Now is the time to reflect on these

Salim Akil Jones

Joshua Damien Kelley

Lillian Willette Kies

Travis Houston Kirkland

Ezekiel Tayshun Kirkman

Michael Scott Kuper

Sydney Xiang LaFrance

Abigail Eliza Landaverde

Morgan Elizabeth Lankford

Jorja Elise Layton

Christy Vi Le

Austin Christopher Lee

Cohen Robert Lee

Abbigail Elise Lombard

Emily Grace Loyd

Enrique Madriz Mendez

Claudia Mandujano-Figueroa

Yahir Zuriel Marquez Cruz

Ra-Sen A’akhut Martin

Victor Martinez Cosme

Rogelio Martinez-Aviles

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Maria Luisa Matias Guzman

Ryan Gregory Maxwell

Kate Elizabeth McGrath

Trenton Madison McMinn

Emilia Rose Meddick

Alexandra Monserat MelendezAngel

Jamese Essie Melton

Camilo Mendoza Martinez

Misael Mendoza-Rojas

Jamal DaShawn Miles

Matthew Carter Milling Jr.

Chloe Nicole Mitchell

Leonardo Axel Montoya Jaimes

Yasmine Marie Morusan

Alexia Renee Mugovero

Ximena Michelle Navas Calderon

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Lydia Elise Norris

Laura Abigail Orellana Escobar

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moments and grow from your own personal experience. There are some things, believe it or not, you will miss about high school. If you have apprehension buried deep,embrace it when it surfaces. “What You Have Known”, will never be the same again and the thought of your new normal, is exhilarating and frightening at the same time.

Lastly, thank those around you. Thank your friends. Thank the teacher who changed you. Thank your parents. They know more than you think! Thank them all for the little things and in doing so, you will be able to comprehend the magnitude of their sacrifice and love for you. Stay focused on where you are going, but never forget where you have been. The good times, as well as the bad, have made you the person you are at this moment. Although you are leaving us, there is always a place for you in the Panther Family. Many of you will come back to visit. We hope you do, because there is something so precious and nostalgic about walking down these halls a few years after graduation.

Thank you for sharing “you” with me and the faculty and staff of Pelham High School. You are forever a Pelham Panther and a defining part of The Pelham Way.

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward”

--Martin Luther King Jr.

Your Biggest Fan,

Kim Kiel, Principal, Pelham High School

Angel Gabriel Palomino-Rodriguez

Xitlaly Sarai Paredes Mendoza

Baylee Madisyn Parker

Jori Cadence Parson

Pooja Jatinkumar Patel

Kimberli Alejandra Peque Valdez

Jennifer Estrada Perez

Israel Perez-Reyes

Corey Alexander Perkins

Logan Alexander Pitsch

Jacob James William Poore

Mykell Daniel Prince

Lukas Vidmantas Pukstys

Stefany Quintana Camayo

Alma Cristal Quintana Luna

Michael Julian Ramos

Jorja Grace Rich

Taylor Grace Richards

Radostin Todorov Richardson

Amber Claire Riley

Maritza Rivera

Daniel Ramil Rodriguez Jr.

Eduardo Rodriguez

Alexandra Maelle Ropa

Nicole Marie Ropog

Sean Patrick Rutledge

Valeria Saavedra Pichardo

Joseph Ishmael Salazar

Jorge Alberto Saldana

Candy Salvador Ramirez

Maximiano Sandoval Gomez

Diane Stacy Sandoval Guzman

Cifhany Maritza Santos Valderramos

Chase Daughton Saul

Lexi Michelle Savage

Fredrick Michael Savitz

Noah Joseph Schilleci

Gabriel Edward Schmucker

Jack Raymon Shaw IV

Katy Elizabeth Shaw

Keyshaun Demorcus Shields

Ruth Esmeralda Silva Marquez

Averi Camille Smith

Breanna Danielle Snider

Nancy Lizbeth Solis Lopez

Aidan Cole Springer

Jordan Caskey

Pelham High School senior Jordan Caskey credits her involvement with various clubs and organizations as helping to fill her time with spirit and commitment to her school.

“I have loved going to all the sporting events and cheering on PHS,” Caskey said. “Pelham is a tight-knit community and it is reflected in PHS and their love for the school.”

During her time at PHS, she has been a member and captain of the Pelham High School dance team; SGA class representative; Key Club President; Book Club President; Peer Helpers and a student at Dance Etc.

“Being involved in many clubs and extracurriculars made high school jam-packed with beautiful memories, but most of all I loved football games,” Caskey said. “It was a privilege to perform at halftime with the dance team and I will never forget the feeling of dancing underneath the stadium lights.”

A study habit Caskey developed during high school was to study in a quiet room with no distractions to serve as temptations.

“My academic success can be credited to a very full agenda that I write in every morning,” Caskey said. “Planning out my day allows me to make sure I am completing everything with its needed attention.”

A favorite subject for Caskey was AP calculus where she credits her teacher, Mrs. Creel.

“I have always preferred math over other subjects,” Caskey said. “I think it offers a special satisfaction of pushing yourself to work through problems, but mostly I enjoy the factual and definite component.”

Those who made a big impact on Caskey during her time at PHS include her AP Literature teacher and Book Club sponsor, Mrs. Burnett.

Caskey said she encouraged her to be her best self.

“Every day, she prepared her class not only for the AP exam in May, but for life itself,” Caskey said. “She always pushes us out of our comfort zone and challenges us to reach new heights. Not only does her work improve us mentally, but emotionally too as she always offers us inspirational poems and quotes to get us through the day. High school would definitely not be the same without her.”

In looking back over her journey at PHS, Caskey said she hopes to remember the pure joy of simply being with her friends.

“Events like senior sunrise and field day were so special to my class,” Caskey said. “It will be hard to forget the memorable times of being field-tripped out for playoffs, watching Mr. PHS, and the many events we experienced together.”

After graduation, Caskey will attend Auburn University where she plans to study engineering. Caskey is excited to become an involved Auburn student on campus, especially in the student section of the Auburn basketball games.

Pelham High School

Eva Thi Nguyen

Pelham High School senior

Eva Thi Nguyen is thankful she was raised in Pelham, helping make her the person she is today.

“Pelham is a close-knit, yet irreplaceable family community, and fosters a certain humility no other town can replicate,” Nguyen said. “Having the opportunity to honor the community in the homecoming parade after the state volleyball tournament was definitely a memory I hold close to my heart.”

Durbin Harris Stewart

Emma Kathleen Studdard

Danielle Ashleigh Anne Sumner

Gabrielle Riley Talbert

Ethan Elijah Talley

Brian Antony Terry II

Dalyn Kaye Terry

Christopher Nathan Thau

During her time at PHS, Nguyen played tennis for the first two years of high school and volleyball for all four years. She served four years as class representative on SGA; President of Ambassadors; President of Art Club; President of National English Honor Society; President of Spanish Honor Society and Vice President of Juniorettes; she is a Peer Helper and has participated in Key Club; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta Honor

Hunter Garrett Thompson

Carlos Guadalupe Torres-Diaz

AnnaLisa Trinh

Mario Alejandro Trujillo Melendez

Andrew Tucker Urban

Emanuel Jesus Valtierra-Lopez

Alexis Summer Van Kleeck

Emma Jade Volz

Society, Art Honor Society and Science Honor Society.

“My senior year of high school has definitely been one to remember,” Nguyen said. “From our volleyball team going to state, to getting my dream college, it is difficult to pick a favorite part. My last prom was also unforgettable, and I cannot thank the staff enough.”

Academically, Nguyen says it is a tossup between her favorite subjects with frontrunners being literature and history.

Grace Ann Wages

Daniel Luis Angel Waldenrrath

Aaliyah Nicole Walker

Katherine Nicole Walker

Victoria Wambui

Jenna Brooke Wanagat

Brody Scott Watts

Nolen Gray Weaver

“The humanities explore the significance of what it means to be human and establish an understanding of why we do the things we do,” Nguyen said. “Literature and history allow us to reflect on humanity and what we can do better as members of society, and I want to further this understanding in my future career.”

A study habit Nguyen has developed during her time as a student has been discipline and self-care.

Ella Blue Wehby

Janae’ Zakiah Wells

Carter Barrett White

Madison Danielle Wilson

Jada Monique Winston

Maybelline Priscila Zuniga Rodriguez

Shelby County High School

141 graduates

101 Washington Street • Columbiana, AL 35051 Wildcats • 529 students • Ranked the 97th best high school in Alabama

Adan Adams

Dallas Alverson

Deanna Arias

Vicente Arteaga-Mancilla

Caitlin Bailey

Donavon Bailey

Christopher Barefield

Gracelynn Beavers

Cainan Benson

Cooper Bentley

Kadin Bihl

Jace Bolan

Jaxon Boyd

Gregory Brasher

Jamar Brasher

Ally Brown

Braden Brown

Brendon Buff

Gabriel Cannon

Addison Carden

Chloe Carden

Denisse Carrillo Cruz

Logan Carson

Paci Clark

Emma Connell

Norma Corona

Keyshawn Cotton

Sarah Coy

Colin Davis

Jaden Deason

Edgar Diaz Alcantar

Allison Doyle

Evelyn Dupree

Kierstin Elmore

Tori Evans

Victoria Farish

Shana Fowler

Jacob Fox

Robert Fryer

Lily Gallups

Jeannette Garcia

Maya Garrett

Alex Gillum

Taylor Glass

Ella Glaze

Deshun Green

Olivia-Grace Green

Jaxon Griffith

Thomas Grigsby

Chelsea Berrones

Anna Guy

Maleah Hale

Gabriella Hankins

Austin Henderson

Jesus Herrera

Ethan Hill

Malachi Hodges

Landon Hoehn

BriAnna Horton

Marshal Howell

Kevin Jackson

Jamie Jacob

Cason Jeffries

Thomas Jennings

James Jones

Denisen Justice

Lewis Kelley

Walker Kellis

Gena Kennamer

Samara Killian

Maelyn Kirkland

Khalia Lee

Hannah Livingston

Peyton Long

Jennifer Lopez-Viveros

Dakota Lucas

Ciara Mallory

Nathan Mancha

Nickolas Mancha

Aubri Martin

Izrial Mayfield

Jermiah McCarter

Kayleigh McCombs

Dawson Miskelly

Caleb Mooney

Jackson Morris

Ava Nettles

Adam Newman

Abraham Ocana Del Castillo

Calem ODazier

Joshua Oliver

Alexander Pasquini

Savanna Patterson

Jonathan Pearson

Polina Pedersen

Jonah Pennington

Camron Perkins

Jenna Petersen

Noah Phillips

Riley Pittman

Justin Powell

Makalub Price

Sarah Quinn

Curtis Rigney

William Rigney

DENISEN JUSTICE Valedictorian

Dear class of 2023,

Well done! You’ve finished high school and finished it well, leaving a legacy of leadership and character to those who follow you.

I feel honored to be your principal and believe the best is still ahead for each of you. Not only have you achieved great things at Shelby County High School, you’ve done them unselfishly with joy and enthusiasm.

Your greatest years are in front of you, not behind you, and I cannot wait to see what you do with the lives you have been given. My hope for you is that although high school is over, you will never stop learning and growing.

Your class has been set apart by your exemplary leadership and high moral character. These traits are needed in every corner of the

Carter Sheehan

society you are now entering, and I encourage you to be bold in what you have to offer the world.

I also want to remind you to feed the joyful spirit I see in each of you. Remember that life, though difficult at times, is fun and full of happy moments.

You have consistently brought laughter into the halls of SCHS and that light should grow, not diminish, as you get older. Go make the world a more beautiful place, but don’t forget to come back every now and then.

Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat!

Kyle Dudley

Hailey Roberts

Grant Robinson

Carson Roland

Jason Roof

Wyatt Rower

Abigail Rush

Lily Scherer

Savannah Self

Payten Shiflett

Landen Sims

Taylor Stack

Logan Starnes

Jaxon Stinson

Tanner Stogner

David Stratton

William Stroud

Josephine Sturdivant

Miles Swanson

Gabrielle Taylor

Genesis Taylor

Ronald Taylor

Alex Tellez

Hope Tenca

Jesse Thompson

Tyler Turquitt

Kenton Varden

Montana Wages

Tyler Wakefield

Michael Washburn

Austin Wilson

India Wyatt

Timothy Wyatt

Brooks Roberts

Richard Stubbs

Julianna Thompson

Principal, Shelby County High School

Spain Park High School

363 graduates

4700 Jaguar Drive • Birmingham, AL 35242 Jaguars • 1,634 students • Ranked the 7th best high school in Alabama and the No. 1 high school in Shelby County

Dear class of 2023,

Congratulations! I am so excited to shake each of y’all’s hands and declare y’all to be graduates of Spain Park!

My goals for y’all have always been for you to be safe, comfortable and ready to learn so that you can grow, learn, and succeed; and I will wish this for each of you always.

I am proud of the successes each of you have had at Spain Park, and I cannot wait to hear about the successes each of you will have

Presley Elaine Aaron

Rana Adel Abawi

D’Varia Shervon Adkins

Brooklyn Alese Allison

Hassan Khaled Ahmed Almansoop

Saja Yosef Alsabah

Brian Issiah Alston Jr.

Kennedy Chinedu Andrew

Alyssia Grace Arguedas

Aiden James Arriagada

Josephine Ella Arterburn

Riley Christina Ashford

Lilly McCarthy Bach

Sineen Khalid Badawi

Amitpreet Singh Banga

Daniel Reese Banks

Mariah Amoni Barginear

Erica Monique Barnes

Hadden Victoria Beamer

Jasmine Magdalene Beamon

Jace Marie Bell

Kaitlyn Nicole Bellanca

Luke Aidan Belmont

Zy’Quan Comorrion Benjamin

Evan Royce Bishop

Garrett Allen Bishop

Kenneth Edwards Bishop

Patrick Samuel Bishop

Amari Nicole Bivins

Wesley Bryan Blackmon

Brennan Neal Blackwell

Aidan Ledalle Blizzard

Hadil Amber Boles

Mason Matthew Bowden

Morgan Louis Bowden

Maya Marie Bowen

after Spain Park.

Thank you so much for the way that you welcomed me to SP this year. Y’all will forever hold a special place in my heart as my “first class.”

Now, go and change the world. Go Jags!

Matthew Jack Bransdorf

Emily Irene Breazeale

Danielle Elizabeth Brewer

Sydney Marie Broderick

Laura Grace Broocks

Laney Nicole Browder

Annabel Taylor Rose Brown

Charlotte Elizabeth Brown

Emily Taylor Brown

Jamie Shuntel Brown

Jackson Thomas Brownlee

Matthew Turner Brumbeloe

Thomas Tate Brune

Lydia Kathryn Burn

Charles Parker Burton

Christopher Gray Burton

Rayshod Jamahl Burts

Robert Caldwell Bussey II

Criza Dawn Nemenzo Caburnida

Rafael Dave Nemenzo Caburnida

Bennington Horton Campbell

Charles Patrick Campbell

Kaelyn Noel Campbell

Julianna Grace Cannon

Katherine Elizabeth Cannon

Logan Michael Cantu

DeShaun Amari Carter

Sarah Adeline Carter

Hudson Colby Carver

Brenton Edward Cate Jr

John Bryce Caton

Sarah Ashley Chen

Cleophus Ray Clency Jr

Tanner Johnsey Clifton

Ryan David Cole

Leah Patsy Coleman

Amanda Esslinger (Dr. E),

Principal, Spain Park High School

Carys Anne Collins

David James Collins Jr

William Reed Collins

Kennedi D’Aja Colston

William Alexander Conlon

Carson Reed Conner

Ella Caroline Copenhaver

Eleanor Anna Cowan

Lorenzo Juan Cruz

Brad Xavier Cummings

Chandler Robert Curry

Cecilia Ann Daigle

Sadie Jane Dana

Landon Matthew Daniel

Patrick Fox David

Brooks Burnett Davis

John Phillip Davis Jr

Madison Rose Davis

Zoë Grace Davison

Kaniya Brianna Dawsey

*Valedictorian rankings as of publishing date

Nora Christine Dawson

Avery Caroline DeBerry

Mohammad Mojahed Deeb

Derrick Lee DeJarnett Jr

Sarah Elizabeth Denney

Lynlie Brooke Dern

Kailey Ellen Detloff

Ciadan John Devlin

Carter McKinney Dickinson

Virves Mateo Diego

Matthew Todd Diercks

Perry Aidan DiMaggio

Timothy Minh Dinh

Luis Angel Duran-Villasenor

Josephine Danielle Earnest Cole Reid Edwards

Kyleigh Ashton Edwards

Ameer Salah El-Fallah

Lawrence Russell Elliott III

Nicholas Alan Eskew

Sara Elizabeth Etchepare

Carter Scott Faircloth

Marlina Teresa Fairweather

Briana Nicole Faison

Dontrel Zamir Farris

Guineth Fierro

Chloe Ann Finocchiaro

Katherine Ann Flannery

Bethany Laurel Floyd

Emily Danielle Fordham

Ashley Brooke Fowler

Cordelia Elizabeth Fox

Joseph Michael Friedman

Elise Marie Fuller

Nicholas Gregory Gagliano

Lorenzo Jose` Garcia Bulux

Lauren Elise Gardner

Olivia Grace Garibay

Joree Hannah Garrett

George Travis Gilbert II

Obadiah Muritu Githiri

Sadie Rebekah Glawson

Damien Demias Glenn

Parker Joseph Goodwin

Lillian Carroll Gourley

James Tanner Graham

Jonathan Roderick Graham

Zachary Francis Gray

Alexis Lee Grelier

Brooke Taylor Griffin

Andrew Tyler Groce

Mariam Grace Gunnells

Christopher Locke Haddin

Jack Nilsson Hagglund

Lonna Grace Hall

Spencer Blake Hamilton

Thomas Hamilton Hardy

Matthew Brandon Harkins

Jake Michael Harmon

Jonas Cole Harrelson

RILEY ASHFORD Valedictorian

AMITPREET BANGA Valedictorian

JULIANNA CANNON Valedictorian

SARAH CHEN Valedictorian

DAVID COLLINS Valedictorian

KAILEY DETLOFF Valedictorian

SAIM JEHANGIR Valedictorian

ZACHARY LIN Valedictorian

ELLA REED Valedictorian BENJAMIN ROBERTS Valedictorian

FIONA SELLE Valedictorian

KEITH WARNER Valedictorian

SAM WRIGHT Valedictorian

Spain Park High School senior Evan House said a favorite part of school for him was being a part of the final four basketball team and winning three straight regional and area championships.

“That journey and camaraderie I built with my teammates will leave a lasting impact on me,” Houser said. “I also enjoyed my time with friends at school, just because we always make each other laugh and I am always happy with them.”

During his time at Spain Park, Houser was selected as class president all four years of high school and currently serves as senior class president; served as the vice president of the school’s Model United Nations Club and served as the president of the National Honor Society at Spain Park; was a school ambassador and a senior representative of Key Club; interned at biomedical engineering lab

Tyler Donnell Harris

Tyler Scott Haskett

Helen Anne Hawkins

Ashli Rubi Hernandez Diego

Heidi Leigh Herritt

Hunter Allen Herritt

Madison Lu Heyman

Chloe` Elise Hill

Liam Poitier Hilson

Anna Grace Hoffman

William Lev Hudson Honbarrier

Evan Claude Houser

Jackson Andrew Howard

Blake David Howe

Cailon M’Kai Hudson

Carlton Harris Huey

Judd Michael Hughes

Caedmon Allan Hunt

Gracie Mae Hunt

Sophie Rose Hunt

Ella Jayne Hyde

Taylor Elizabeth Ingram

Jacob Samuel Irwin

Zaid Majdi Ismail

at UAB where he shadowed professors and did independent research on proteins and cancer cells; ran a community service organization called CleanHoover where he organized environmental cleanups and encouraged other teens to get involved in serving their community; and served as an ACT tutor where he does mentoring.

Describing science and specifically biology as his favorite subject, Houser said science just resonates with him the most out of all other subjects.

“The best thing about science-related courses is that I don’t have to write papers, but I really enjoy learning about the small things in the world that allow humans to function as they

Carter Ellis Jacobsen

Shifa Jalali

Hudson Robert James

Saim Jehangir

Christian Isaiah Johnson

Lilly Kristine Johnson

Carl Lee Jordan Jr

Rami Joseph Kafeena

Saleh Abdo Kaid

Ilgin Karakaya

Lucy Elizabeth Kelley

Jackson Blake Kendrick

Stone Bryant Kendrick

Cooper McLeod Kennedy

Ruthashley Mugure Kigondu

Taylor Braxter King

Lilli Ann Patricia Kolb

Morgan Pierce Kuhn

Shain Sameer Lakhani

Vicky Vy Lam

Matthew Phillip Landers

Hunter Nathaniel Lawson

Peyton Ashley LeCroy

Ethan James Lee

do,” Houser said. “Biology is such an intricate topic with so many small and different things, it really just piques my interest.”

Some tips that helped prepare Houser to be a better student include not cramming the day before a test.

“Cramming does not store information for the long-term and it usually will only last you one day and you will most likely forget before the test,” Houser said. “Instead of waiting until the last minute to study, space the material out. If you have five days until a test, split the material into four sections and review one section a day and on the last day review everything.”

Those who have made a big impact on him during his time

Michael Mario Levins

Anaya Joelle Lewis

Amari Renee Lewis-Holland

Zachary Ryan Lin

Abigail Grace Linderman

Hadyn Aliya Lindsey

Camila Lopez

Allan Louis-Jeune

Cameran Jade Luntz

Victor Da Luong

Braden Walter Maddox

Maisha Mahdia

Thomas Dale Manahan

Maria Paula Marquez Zuñiga

Mia Martinez

Braeden Richard Mayhew

Rex Christain McCall

Ian Otto McCay

William Creed McCreary

Ryan Elizabeth McKern

Rachel Shemariah McLain

Zane Foster McPeters

Aidan James McShane

Neycer Lenny Mejia

at Spain Park have been his parents; Mrs. DiChiara; Mrs. Wallace; Mr. Parker; and Dr. Esslinger for all the help they have given him throughout his high school tenure.

“Without them and my parents helping me out, I might be in a different situation,” Houser said.

Houser said he hopes to remember all the welcoming, loving and kind people he met at Spain Park.

“In the future, when I reminisce about my time at Spain Park, I will be reminded of all the good people that came into my life,” Houser said.

After graduating, Houser plans to attend college at either Vanderbilt, Columbia, Cornell or the Naval Academy.

In college, he hopes to major in biomedical engineering on a pre-med track and go to medical school to become an immunologist.

Lauren Nicole Milano

Shelby Adele Millender

Shelly Millender IV

Azaria Sharielle Miller

Jadyn Lynette Minson

Jackson Charles Mitchell

Sanaya Iman Mitchell

Hary Melissa Molina Sierra

Joseph Andrew Mollica

Zarshzahera Turab Momin

Olivia Erin Mooney

Kaitlyn Mackenzie Moore

Kayla De’Nice Moore

Kyla Ja’Nise Moore

Zachary Thomas Moore

Donald Harris Morgan III

Arianna Cheyenne Morningshadow

Zareb Muhammad

Carson June Muir

Camden Lee Nall

Anna Grace Nawrocki

Abigail Elizabeth Nelson

Trung Carter Nguyen

Marybeth Emily O’Bryant

Williams Oluwaseyi Oladele Olatubi Jr

Roselyn Alexandra Olvera

Hadi Salem Hadi Ahmed Omar

Huda Salem Hadi Ahmed Omar

Mary Abney Orr

William Harrison Owen

Christian Angelo Parker

Taylor Danyelle Parker

Padmanabh Patel

Vrishin Pranav Patel

Sameer A Patni

Jonathan Trent Perkinson

Yana Oleksandrivna Perunska

Nathaniel Bruce Philman

David Russell Ponder Jr

Robert Dylan Ponder

Madeline Leigh Pope

Elliot Jackson Prolsdorfer

Sara Quiceno Muñoz

Angel Alexander Quiroz

Dayana Alexandra Ramos Hernandez

Kaden Samuel Ray

Ella Kathryn Reed

Katelynn Daisy Reid

Ashwin Muddu Revanna

Chelsea Grace Reynolds

Jocelyn James Reynolds

Cole Alan Richardson

Bella Grace Richey

Angel Gilberto Rios Ortiz

Maria Alexandra Ritchey

Benjamin Lucas Roberts

Gerson Nehemias Rodriguez Gomez

Abbie Grace Rogers

Marilyn Kay Rosas

Alexis Paige Rothenberg

Kenyon Antawn Rudolph Jr

Walker Alexander Russell

Caroline Emerson Sanders

Ashton Joseph Sauder

Kayden Michael Sauder

Granger William Scarborough

Justin David Schaffer

Julia Grace Schifer

Grant Lawson Schiff

Catherine Jane Schmitz

Lindsey Ryan Scholl

Fiona Rain Selle

Madalyn Elise Serio

Michael Canon Shaw

McKinney Skye Shea

James Bryan Sheffield III

Scott Anthony Shepherd

Erin Nichole Simmons

Caleb Diego Sipin

Ryan Christopher Slaton

Evan Robert Smallwood

Braylon Christopher Smith

Frederick Alexander Smith II

Aileen Abigail Soto-Campero

Nycolas Shawn Speer

Clayton Cobb Spencer

Allison Grace Stafford

Easton Thomas Steed

Nicholas Orlin Stefanov

Clifton James Stimpson

Kristina Sean Sullivan

Jenna-Hope Marie Sumpter

Nyasia Naushad Surani

Jase Sebastian Tabor

Landon Thomas Tabor

Benjamin Matthew Taylor

Jackson Rand Taylor

Jackson William Taylor

Sydni Vaughn Taylor

Eric Thai

Akira Ryan Thompson

Haley Marie Thompson

JohnRobert Matthew Thompson

Macie Karlisle Thompson

Lucas Bay Thornton

Sabrina Nicole Thornton

Dylan Gray Thorworth

Madelyne Kline Tidwell

Jacob Riley Tobias

Tikyriah Kenyai Torrence

Ton Sang Tran

McKenna Marie Traywick

Jason Alan Turney

Gordon Clopton Ussery Jr

Thao Thi Thanh Vo

Amanda Grace Vogel

Alicia Kristine Walker

Portia Gabriele Walker

John Christopher Walls

Caleb Malik Ward

Keith Bennett Warner

Jack Morgan Warram

Shyann Niaima Washington

Jayden Phillip Watson

Blakley Elizabeth Watts

Molly Kathryn Weaver

Margaret Virginia Webb

Bates Everitt Whetstone

Samuel Willard Wiggins

Carson Bennett Wildmon

Matthew Lee Willard

Mary Bradley Williams

Molly Nicole Williams

Morgan Auturess Williams

Luke James Williamson

Emily Claire Winningham

Richard Samuel Wright

Timmy Terrell Wright Jr

Gavin Zhao

Thompson High School

JONAH DAVID ABERCROMBIE Valedictorian

ANDREA MICHELLE AVILAQUINTANA Valedictorian

SYDNEY KAITLYN AXTELL Valedictorian

ABRAHAM BAUTISTARAMIREZ Valedictorian

TAYLOR SIMONE BENNETT Valedictorian

LEAH GABRIELLA BLACK Valedictorian IAN GABRIEL BOACKLE Valedictorian

ISABELLA ELIZABETH BOYLE Valedictorian

EMILY GRACE BUCK Valedictorian

KINLEY MADISUN CALLAHAN Valedictorian

MICIAH TRANEISE CARTER Valedictorian

LILLIAN NATALIA CHAMBLISS Valedictorian

KARRINGTON REED CHANNELL Valedictorian

KENDALL BLAIRE CHANNELL Valedictorian

WHITNEY KATE CLARK Valedictorian

LIAM REED CLARK Valedictorian

CHALEA GRACE CLEMMONS Valedictorian

CAROLINE CAMILLE COFER Valedictorian

AMAYA JANAE COKER Valedictorian

JACK ALEXANDER COLEMAN Valedictorian

EVAN THOMAS COOPER Valedictorian HANNAH NOEL CORTRIGHT Valedictorian

GEORGIA MARIE COUSINS Valedictorian

XANDER WOLFGANG CRAFT Valedictorian

JASON LASHAWN CRAWFORD Valedictorian

KATHERINE CRUZ DUENAS Valedictorian

ALEXANDRIA NICOLE DAHRENS Valedictorian

RILEY BROOKE DOROUGH Valedictorian

OLIVIA ROSE DOUGLAS Valedictorian ELLA CATHERINE DUNAWAY Valedictorian

CLAIRE ELIZABETH FINDLEY Valedictorian MAGGIE LAUREN GILES Valedictorian

MIGUEL ANGEL GOMEZ SANCHEZ Valedictorian

SILVIA DENNISE GONZALEZBARRERA Valedictorian

JAMES NICHOLAS GOODROE Valedictorian

REESE MCKENZIE GOWIN Valedictorian TRISTAN ELYSE GREGORY Valedictorian

ANNA JANIE CATHERINE GRICE Valedictorian

MAKENZIE NICOLE HALL Valedictorian

SETH ALEXANDER HAMPTON Valedictorian

MADDIE ALYSE HASTINGS Valedictorian MAGGIE NICOLE HICKS Valedictorian

GRACIE MICHELE HICKS Valedictorian

AKIRIA KYANA DENISE HOBBS Valedictorian

ASHLIN NICOLE HOGAN Valedictorian

GAVIN WAYNE HORTON Valedictorian JAMES DANLEY HOWARD, JR. Valedictorian

SYDNEY MAKAYLA HURST Valedictorian

IRIS CATHERINE HURWITZ Valedictorian

LILLIAN SABINE ISLEY Valedictorian

PAIGE MICHELLE DUNN Valedictorian CONNOR MICHAEL DUNN Valedictorian

AVEREIGH RENAYE EASTERLING Valedictorian

ZACHARY RABB FELTON Valedictorian HANNAH MCKINLEIGH FINCHER Valedictorian

CAMILLE MICHELLE JOHNSON Valedictorian

STEPHANIE ALEXANDRA JONES Valedictorian

JASMINE LOREN JONES Valedictorian

TATYANNA PETISA ELISE JONES Valedictorian

RILEY FRANCIS KEOUGH Valedictorian

KENDALL GRACE KIES Valedictorian TRISTAN ELIZABETH KUHLMANN Valedictorian

VIVIAN NGOC LAM Valedictorian

GRACE KIM LE Valedictorian STEVEN ANDREW SCOTT LILLICH Valedictorian

LIZETTE LOPEZ RUIZ Valedictorian PARKER BRENNEN LOVELL Valedictorian

EMERSON LAINE LUTHER Valedictorian

GIOVANNA TERESA MACEDO-MATA Valedictorian

JONAH JAMES MARTIN Valedictorian

KYLIE BROOKE MARTIN Valedictorian PHILLIP EDWARD MARTIN Valedictorian BRADLEY ALLEN MCCLAIN Valedictorian ABIGAIL LYNN MCCRACKEN Valedictorian

JUSTIN TRIPLETT MCKNIGHT Valedictorian

KATHERINE ELIZABETH MCLEAN Valedictorian

JENNIFER MONDRAGONRUIZ Valedictorian

SASHA QUINN MONYPENNY Valedictorian

AIDEN ANDREW MOUTARDIER Valedictorian

AIDEN NICHOLAS MYERS Valedictorian

JOSHUA GABRIEL OWENS Valedictorian CHLOE DIANA PATRICK Valedictorian

CHRISTINA PHAM Valedictorian

JOSEPHINE ROSE PHILLIPS Valedictorian

ELIANA GRACE PICKERING Valedictorian REBECCA HOPE PILGRIM Valedictorian

EMMA CLAIRE PITTS Valedictorian

JOHN CONYERS PREVEAUX Valedictorian

MADELINE CALAME PREVEAUX Valedictorian

KENNEDY MADDISON PRICE Valedictorian

CAMERON SCOTT PROSSER Valedictorian

HANNAH GRACE LEE RAGLAND Valedictorian

SARAH HOPE MICHELLE RAGLAND Valedictorian

SUZETTE KARINA RAMIREZ Valedictorian

EMMA GRACE RAY Valedictorian JACOB ALLEN REICHARD Valedictorian

SHERLYN REYES ZAMORA Valedictorian

DANIELLE JOLEEN RHODES Valedictorian

CHAILYN LAYNE RILEY Valedictorian

CHRISTINE PHAM Valedictorian

KATERYN JUSELINN NAVARRETE-OLIVARES Valedictorian

HAZEL DANIELA NAVARRO LOPEZ Valedictorian

ANSLEY PAIGE NIELSEN Valedictorian

NOAH JAMESON NISWANDER Valedictorian

JOSEPH MICHAEL NOWAK Valedictorian

MARLEE GRACE ROACH Valedictorian TAYLOR DYANNE ROGERS Valedictorian

ALANNA MICHELLE ROSE Valedictorian

PATRICK GREGORY ROSS Valedictorian

TESORO ESTRELLA SALCIDO Valedictorian

BRADY NATHANIEL SCOTT Valedictorian

MARY LILLIAN SELF Valedictorian

NANCY KAY SHARMAN Valedictorian KAITLIN ALISSA SHOOK Valedictorian

SAVANNA MARLENE SMITH Valedictorian

BREANNA NICOLE SMITH Valedictorian

TAI KUN WEI SMITH Valedictorian

KIRSTEN NICOLE SMITH Valedictorian

AVA ELIZABETH SMOAK Valedictorian

CHRISTOPHER JAMES SNOW Valedictorian

JAMES WALTER STAFFORD Valedictorian ALEXI JEANETTE STANTON Valedictorian

DANI KAIYA TAKEMORI Valedictorian

KELBY MICHAEL TAYLOR Valedictorian KHIA NICOLE THOMAS Valedictorian

TAYLOR NICOLE THOMPSON Valedictorian

TAYLOR RENEA VAN KRALINGEN Valedictorian

EMMA KATHRYN VILLERET Valedictorian

DYLAN BRANHAM WALKER Valedictorian

MATTHEW RYAN THOMPSON Valedictorian

Trinity Selah Adams

Mark Anthony Adolphus

Samantha Maria Aguirre-Garcia

Serenity Elise Akins

Owen Michael Alcorn

Kennadi Renia Alexander

James Richard Allen

Matthew Russell Allen

Landon Gage Alton

Jackie Amador Ruelas

Derek Javier Antonsanti-Ruiz

Aiden Emilio Aparicio

Brandon Aparicio-Betancourt

Christian Eddie Arguello Ceja

Raymond Yadil Arias

Tariq Traveill Armour

Jay Aaron Armstrong

William Blake Arreola

Andrea Michelle Avila-Quintana

Sydney Kaitlyn Axtell

Autumn BriAnne Bailey

Madison Paige Bailey

Isabella Clover Ballew

Fernando Daniel Barba Sanchez

Shayla Marie Barchard

Alexander Martin Barnes

Cameron Wayne Bates

Abraham Bautista-Ramirez

Jaxon Trew Bearden

Jariyan Jonathan Bearden

Taylor Simone Bennett

Jaliyah Monye Bennett

Cole Parker Bentley

Noah Bernard Bess

Leah Gabriella Black

Saige Jurney Black

Trebor Dylan Blackmon

Madalyn Olivia Blair

Ian Gabriel Boackle

Jazmine Famador Boggarty

Mary Margaret Bond

McKinnon Ellis Bowman

Abby Elise Hood Bowman

Isabella Elizabeth Boyle

Kaitlyn Paige Bozeman

William Parker Lee Brand

Jordan Danielle Brasher

Gracie Li Brewer

Tristin Lee Briggs

Bridget Caroline Brown

Amarkus Edward Brown

Zoie Aleezah Brown-McMullen

Bodie Tyler Bubel

Emily Grace Buck

Taylor Madison Bulford

April Lenay Burgess

Cade Thomas Burke

Trenton Richard Burks

Kaydence Adriana Burrage

Kinley Madisun Callahan

Seth Andrew Callahan

Victoria Alyesia Campbell

Dylan Demond Campbell

Brace Copeland Campbell

Tyler Lee Campbell

Osvaldo Jesus Carbajal

Joseph Harold Carden

Miciah Traneise Carter

Tate Haman Carter

Dorian McKinley Carter

Leonard Tyrone Casey III

AUSTIN CHASE WHITWORTH Valedictorian

JADE ALEXIS WILLIAMS Valedictorian

JAMES JOSEPH DYLON WILLIS Valedictorian

GRAYSEN MAE WILSON Valedictorian VIRGINIA BELLE WOODLEY Valedictorian FABRICIO GAEL ZUNIGA CUENCA Valedictorian

Jonah David Abercrombie

LOGAN GEOFFREY WALKER Valedictorian

ANNE WANJIRU WAMUTITU Valedictorian MICHAEL NEAL WHATLEY II Valedictorian

LOGAN CRAIG WHITE Valedictorian TRISTAN ALEXANDER WHITE Valedictorian

Briana Castelan

Evelyn Andrea Castellanos-Diaz

Aileen Adriana Castellanos-Diaz

Krisan Mikel Chambers

Lillian Natalia Chambliss

Karrington Reed Channell

Kendall Blaire Channell

Eliana Sofia Chavez

Pedro Chavez Mendoza

Anthony Chavez Murillo

Trevon DeMuntez Cherry

Samantha Asha Childers

Xzayvion Emmanuel Childress

Whitney Kate Clark

Liam Reed Clark

Silas James Clayton

Chalea Grace Clemmons

Caroline Camille Cofer

Amaya Janae Coker

Rebecca Anne Colafrancesco

Jack Alexander Coleman

Sydney Michele Combs

Brett Patrick Conn

Destiny Joy Conner-Leguizamo

Kyle Cameron Cook

Evan Thomas Cooper

Caden Karekin Cooper

Gary Michael Cooper

Hannah Noel Cortright

Georgia Marie Cousins

Ethan Michael Coy

Xander Wolfgang Craft

Colby Chandler Crane

Jason LaShawn Crawford

Steven Rush Crawford

Matthew Paul Crumpton

Leslie Jahaira Cruz

Katherine Cruz Duenas

Khala Jessica Cummings

Alexandria Nicole Dahrens

Payton Raeann Daniel

Peyton Bryan Daniel

Jahkyra Leeora Daniel

Samantha Mary Daniels

Rosemary Olivia Davidson

Tripp Manning Davis

Lakota Sienna Deaton

Searra Danielle Deerman

Antonio Diaz Sanchez

Reagan Nicole Dilbeck

Camylah Alexia Dixon

Geraldine Yamilet DominguezHuante

Ella Elaine Donahoo

Riley Brooke Dorough

Olivia Rose Douglas

Braelyn Cassidy Downs

Sophia Elizabeth Dujon

Ella Catherine Dunaway

Madison Nichole Duncan

Paige Michelle Dunn

Connor Michael Dunn

Jenna Elizabeth Dunn

Jonathan Duran Gutierrez

Patrick Brady Earwood

Conner Brayden East

Avereigh Renaye Easterling

Parker Chase Edmondson

Thomas George Edwards

Alberto Emiliano Escareno Garcia

Dixon Robert Evans

Jaquese Javon Fegans

Zachary Rabb Felton

Dylan Blaine Fender

Hannah McKinleigh Fincher

Claire Elizabeth Findley

Aniya Camil Folarin

Luke Robert Forbes

Anthony Luis Foreman

Carson Patrick Freeman

Landon Seth Freeman

Kylcee Janae Freeman

Bennett Edward Fuller

DeAndre Terrell Gadson

Zyon Nicole Gaiters

Angel Oswaldo Garcia Angeles

Edwin Adahy Garcia-Molina

Edgar Garfias-Valencia

Hayden Brodie Garrison

Thomas Joseph Luke Giere

Maggie Lauren Giles

Anna Grace Giles

Hannah Brooke Glenn

William Bradley Goggins

Jackson Lloyd Golden

Miguel Angel Gomez Sanchez

Jaqueline Gomez-Rodriguez

Jose Antonio Gonzalez

Silvia Dennise Gonzalez-Barrera

James Nicholas Goodroe

Breanna Mae Gordon

Tavares Keyon Gordon

Devon Rhian Gould

Reese McKenzie Gowin

Jovani Grande Calzada

Katilyn Marie Grant

Destini Jazlynn Grant-Ball

Kenta Tretorian Green

Da’Von Andrell Green

Bradley Malone Greenawalt

Tristan Elyse Gregory

Anna Janie Catherine Grice

Juan Antonio Grimaldo

Ashley Nicole Grimaldo Hernandez

Nathaniel Morris Grindle

Kenneth Isaiah Hagler

Makenzie Nicole Hall

Alicia Nicole Hall

Khloe Nikole Hall Booker

Seth Alexander Hampton

Jeremiah Jerrell Hampton

Joel Matthew Hanson, Jr.

Samuel Brunson Harrell

Ashle Jordann Harris

Cameron Charles Harris

Luke Isaiah Harris-Bevel

Maddie Alyse Hastings

Codey John Hattendorf

Aniyah Kamil Hawkins

Luici Hayakahua

Nicholas Hayden Helling

Anna Elizabeth Henson

Kobe Jamal Herlong

Kahlei Jordyn Hernandez

Selena Hernandez Castro

Maria Jose Herrera Lopez

Harrison Scott Herron

Maggie Nicole Hicks

Gracie Michele Hicks

Benjamin Michael Higginbotham

Noah Earl Hill-Shea

Akiria Kyana Denise Hobbs

Ashlin Nicole Hogan

MacKenzie Grace Hollingsworth

Hunter Miles Holtzman

Elijah Cole Honeycutt

Lily Mae Horine

Matthew Allen Horne

Gavin Wayne Horton

Tannar Lee Howard

James Danley Howard, Jr.

Lorena Sky Howton

Daniel Antonio Huerta

Kahnor Mack Hughes

Dante’ Daniel Hunt

Sydney Makayla Hurst

Iris Catherine Hurwitz

Xander James Hutsler

Carlos Irby, Jr.

Lillian Sabine Isley

James Jacob Israel IV

Jake Wilson Ivie

Amari Ellis Jackson

John Alexander Jarrett

Alfredo Jose Jimenez

Camille Michelle Johnson

Connor Jacob Johnson

Chloe Lynne Johnson

Claire DiAnne Johnson

Devon Brooke Johnson

Kiarra Jehne Johnson

Isabelle Elyse Johnston

Stephanie Alexandra Jones

Jasmine Loren Jones

Tatyanna Petisa Elise Jones

Michaela Genelle Jones

Elijah Benard Jones

Rodney Van Myron Jones

Adrian Makenna Kato

Brooks Dallas Kelly

Justin Ahmaud Kennedy

Riley Francis Keough

Kendall Grace Kies

Jeffrey Maina Kimochu

Jordyn Kylie Knight

Chloe Marie Koger

Tristan Elizabeth Kuhlmann

Kaydence Nichole Laber

Ma’kaylah Shanell Lacey

Vivian Ngoc Lam

Kamryn Rayne Lamberth

A’Mya NeCole Lane

Andre Miguel Lara Quintana

Caleb Michael LaRussa

Grace Kim Le

Hannia Sophia Ledezma

Anna Grace Lee

Raymond Thomas Lee

Kendell Leigh Leggett

Lilly Makenna Leigh

Dalton Gregory LemleyVI

Tristin Marisa Leonard-Rodriguez

Chace Kai Lewis

Jaquavious Ke’shaun Lewis

Steven Andrew Scott Lillich

Peyton Maki Lindsay

Silvia Elizabeth Llanas

Owen Robert Long

Jackson Brooks Lopez

Lizette Lopez Ruiz

Erica Lopez-Bucio

Deyanira Lopez-Perez

Alyssa Shay Lovelady

Parker Brennen Lovell

Karson Samuel Lubinger

Emerson Laine Luther

Giovanna Teresa Macedo-Mata

Lauren Kathryn MacMillan

Kayla Elizabeth Magnuson

Nathanael Kyle Maharrey

Kelsie Hope Majors

Emily Renea Majors

Gabriel Salomo Marcelino Vaz

Layla Elise Marcus

Nathan Allen Marler

Itzel Marquez-Valdez

Michelle Marquez-Valdez

Jonah James Martin

Kylie Brooke Martin

Phillip Edward Martin

Kiana Gabrielle Miracle Martinez

Leslie Guadalupe Martinez Vazquez

Thompson High School

Dear class of 2023,

On behalf of our faculty and staff, I congratulate you all for reaching this important milestone in your lives. I am so proud to know you as individuals and as an outstanding class of scholars, performers, student-athletes, artists, leaders, and much more.

I am thankful for the investments you have made into the lives of those around you, Thompson High School, Alabaster City Schools, our community, our state, and your own personal successes.

So many of you have made quality contributions, and I am deeply grateful for your impact upon so many others. The influences you have made during your time at THS will be remembered forever.

Many of you have achieved tremendous academic success, which includes successful engagement in a high quantity of AP and Academic Honors classes, as well as a significant amount of enrollments in dual-credit courses.

This class holds a remarkable number of Valedictorians and Salutatorians, as well as a high rate of students who have earned industry credentials. Many members of this senior class are prepared for college and equipped for career pathways.

This class will attain one of the highest graduation rates possible, and your college and career readiness rates will be remembered in a positive light. You have demonstrated excellence in the arts (both visual and performing arts) and athletics, as well as engaged in many school clubs, organizations, and activities for the purposes of personal development, leadership growth, and school/commu-

Maddox Richard Marty

Kevin Dewayne Massey

Zoey Brooke McCaleb

Bradley Allen McClain

Cameron Scott McClellan

Tristen Xavier McCord

Reilee Mae McCorkel

Abigail Lynn McCracken

JaCary LeAlvin McCurry

Shayna Jo McGee

Jayden Lea McGee

Elijah Hakim McIntosh

Gabrielle Yewubdar Hope McKenzie

Brianna Alison McKinnon

Justin Triplett McKnight

Audrey Anna Klaire McLain

Katherine Elizabeth McLean

Brooke Ashlyn McLeod

Clayton David Meacham

Ivonne Emily Medina-Calderon

Salvador Mejia-Ruiz

Zaida Mishelle Melara Lopez

Melanie Camila Mendiola Campos

Sachi Anali Mendoza-Paz

Cade Henry Messer

Darwin Meza-Ceja

nity service.

Many of you have won a multitude of championships across several sports and activities, and many of you have consistently demonstrated quality levels of performance in band, choral, visual ensemble, theatre, and visual arts programs. These quality performances include impressive achievements at district, state, and national competitions.

This class has engaged in new organizations and activities at THS, and many of you have been shining examples of leadership in both performance and character. The Thompson High School Class of 2023 is a proud and accomplished group of young people, and you have a collective number of leaders who are ready to make a difference in the world around them.

Your pursuit of excellence is notable, and I have witnessed many inspiring efforts by members of this class. As you transition into life beyond high school, please know that you are prepared to achieve high levels of success.

All you need is to exude confidence in your abilities and have the perseverance and grit to finish what you start. Continue to strive for excellence and be outstanding examples of true Warriors. I sincerely congratulate the Thompson High School class of 2023.

Dr. Wesley Hester, Principal, Thompson High School

Jorge Antonio Millan, Jr.

Ethan Kendall Milton

Cydney Cim’one Mitchell

Matthew Miles Mitchell

Haley Michelle Mitchell

Caleb Amari Mixon

Majhe La’Dell Molten

Alex Mondragon Camacho II

Jazmin Mondragon-Gonzalez III

Jennifer Mondragon-Ruiz

Sasha Quinn Monypenny

Niya Lorene Isabella Morris

Ja’Niyah Danyelle Moss

Roman Isaiah Mothershed

Nadia Hadda Moujdi

Aiden Andrew Moutardier

Aiden Nicholas Myers

Reagan Thorne Nash

Silvia Giovanna Nava-Navarrete

Kateryn Juselinn Navarrete-Olivares

Hazel Daniela Navarro Lopez

Ansley Paige Nielsen

Kevin Jael Nieves Cruzado

Noah Jameson Niswander

Kayla Grace Noe

Shaniya Janell Noise

Joseph Michael Nowak

Mayola Marie Olmos

Karen Andrea Orozco-Regalado

Yadira Selena Ortiz

Jamayah Mykel Osborne

Nicholas McCade Overton

Joshua Gabriel Owens

Jason Conner Owens

Franklin Javier Palacios

Londyn Lyneice Parham

Curtis Lee Parham

Noa Grace Parker

Jania Ranee Parker

Chloe Diana Patrick

Bailey Grace Pearce

Benjamin Nicholas Pearman

Jakayla Dameria Pegues

Mia Hayden Penland

Angie Alexandra Perez Delgado

Shai Javier Perez Valderamos, Jr.

Dalia Perez-Castro

Christine Pham

Christina Pham

Josephine Rose Phillips

Ethan Jai Philson

Kien Xuong Phung

Eliana Grace Pickering

Rebecca Hope Pilgrim

Hannah Grace Pilkerton

Emma Claire Pitts

Ella Allene Pitts

Breanna Nicole Polk

Angel Gael Pontigo-Ramos

Martin Christopher Ryan Porter

John Conyers Preveaux

Madeline Calame Preveaux

Kennedy Maddison Price

Carson Blane Pringle

Amaya Djene’ Pritchett

Regan McCabe Proctor

Cameron Scott Prosser

Violet Sky Pudlik

Brooklynn Tess Purkey

Hannah Grace Lee Ragland

Sarah Hope Michelle Ragland

Stanton Michael Ramil

Suzette Karina Ramirez

Matthew Brayden Ramm

Emma Grace Ray

Jacob Allen Reichard

Sherlyn Reyes Zamora

Ta’Laysha Kiara Reynolds

Danielle Joleen Rhodes

Donald Edward Rhyne

Robert Charles Ridley

Chailyn Layne Riley

Marlee Grace Roach

Logan Allen Robbins

Jack Dillon Roberts

Lydia Simone Roberts

Brittnee Renee’ Robinson

Courtney Lavan Rochell

Yordi Rodriguez

Brianna Michelle Rodriguez Jaimes

Christofer Rodriguez-Nunez

Taylor Dyanne Rogers

Jamileth Allison Rojo Molina

Alanna Michelle Rose

Taurus Makeba Rose, Jr.

Patrick Gregory Ross

Kaliyah Amir Ruffin

Christian Ruiz-Dimas, Jr.

Stella Kay Russell

Javariya Du’Neka Russell

Tesoro Estrella Salcido

Victor Nathaniel Sanchez

Tyler James Sanders

Tanner Ryan Sanders

Bryan Alexander Sarabia-Martinez

Ignacio Saucedo Palacio, Jr.

Brady Nathaniel Scott

Kennedy Shamone Scott

Rylee Lynn Scott

Mary Lillian Self

Ragan Valerie Sennett

Jacoby Samuel Shade

Nancy Kay Sharman

Lawrence Henry Shields

Giyah Alyse Shipman

Kaitlin Alissa Shook

Ayona Chenelle Siler

Yadira Silva-Perez

Laisha Jireh Simental-Garcia

Anthony James Simmons

Gabrielle Elizabeth Sims

Carsyn Elise Sims

Savanna Marlene Smith

Breanna Nicole Smith

Tai Kun Wei Smith

Kirsten Nicole Smith

Skye Elise Smith

Annabelle Grace Smith

Alyssa Marie Smith

Jelan Iman Smith

Jack Ryan Smith

Emily Nicole Smith

Ava Elizabeth Smoak

Christopher James Snow

Alison Alexandra Soto-Balcarcel

D’andre LaTrell Sowell, Jr.

Thompson High School

Taylor Rogers

When Taylor Rogers looks back on her time as a Thompson Warrior, she is thankful for the opportunity she had to create memories and learn from some great teachers and administrators.

“From experiencing COVID my freshman year to winning homecoming queen my senior year and being football state champs for all four years, it is safe to say my time at Thompson has been one for the books,” Rogers said. “I got the chance to create memories with some of the best people.”

During her time at THS she has been involved with varsity track and field; peer helpers; Big Brothers and Big Sisters; THS STEM girls; Key Club; HOSA-Future Health Professionals (chaplain officer position); Rho Khappa (history honor society); Leo Club (served as secretary); Infocus (substance abuse focused club); Beta Club; Spanish National Honor Society (treasurer ambassadors secretary); Mu Alpha Theta;

Ashton Will Sparks

James Walter Stafford

Alexander Lee Stafford

Jackson Ryan Stansell

Alexi Jeanette Stanton

Reagan Elizabeth Stewart

Colin David Stewart

Devin Matthew Stone

Katielyn Isabelle Stott

Haley Proctor Stovall

Hannah Bell Stovall

Noah Holland Stritikus

Britnie Janae Strother

Elijah Paul Sutton

Dani Kaiya Takemori

Dallas Musashi Takemori

Olivia Faye Tanksley

Kyle Dylan Tarleton

Kelby Michael Taylor

Amiyah Nicole Taylor

Zachary Thomas Taylor

SGA (class VP for junior year, special projects officer for senior year; National Honor Society; DECA; Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC); received the athlete of the week nomination and Congress of Future Medical Leaders invitation.

Rogers also maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her time at THS.

“My favorite part of high school would be the bonds that I created while being involved in extracurriculars,” Rogers said. “From club activities to endless track practices, the health science academy school and peer helpers retreats, I was able to expose myself to different meaningful experiences and relationships. Having

Joi Marie Taylor

Luis Henry Teodoro

Isaac Mwangi Theuri

Khia Nicole Thomas

Kyra Tanae Thomas

Tiara Nicole Thomas

Omari Deshaun Thomas

Shefton Jatin Thomas

Matthew Ryan Thompson

Diego Alexander Topete

Eva Yasmin Torres-Ortiz

Sergio David Torrijos-Gonzalez, Jr.

Jimmy Thien Loc Tran

William Cecil Traywick

Jason Trejo

Skyler Lynn Turner

Nakeerah Jacquese Tyes

Uladzislau Iranovich Valasiuk

Andrew Valdovinos

Taylor Renea Van Kralingen

Melissa Vargas Moreno

that support throughout the years truly made an impact on my high school years.”

Rogers said her favorite subject was English, mostly because of the freedom the subject offered her.

“We were not limited to formulas or historic dates, but were encouraged to explore our truth through words,” Rogers said. “It served as a creative safe space that we were permitted to flourish in.”

A key tip to her success academically was prioritizing her mental health and setting aside time for herself.

“I was involved in a lot of activities that consistently kept me busy, but finding balance is what allowed me to thrive,” Rogers said. “Finding people to

Enoch Alexander Vasquez Moz

Jose Francisco Velasquez Molina

Emma Kathryn Villeret

Dylan Branham Walker

Logan Geoffrey Walker

Ryan Christopher Walker

Lauren Elizabeth Walker

Anne Wanjiru Wamutitu

Anthony Gitau Wamutitu

Jasiah Mehki Ward

Noah Eugene Watts

Michael Neal Whatley II

Amelia Louise Wheat

Logan Craig White

Tristan Alexander White

Victoria Alysse Whitfield

Austin Chase Whitworth

Jade Alexis Williams

Korbyn Markeith Williams

Alexis Christine Williams

Elijah Bernard Williams

study with was another beneficial method that allowed for different ideas and perspectives. I was also not afraid to reach out to my teachers and communicate my needs so that they could be met.”

A person that made an important impact on Rogers during her time in school was Jordan Wiggins, who taught the THS senior valuable lessons that helped develop her character and altered her perspective on many aspects of life outside of school.

“Jordan was one of my biggest supporters, especially when it came to track and field and continuously pushed me to be the best version of myself,” Rogers said.

After graduation, Rogers plans to attend the University of Alabama where she plans to major in nursing.

Other future goals include being the best in her field with hopes of traveling the world while getting to do something that she loves while also helping others.

Sarah Evelyn Williams

Jaycen Jacoby Williams

James Joseph Dylon Willis

A’Ja Natyse Willis

Graysen Mae Wilson

Virginia Belle Woodley

Larryn McKennley Trimaine Woods

Damien Lamar Wooley

Savannah Lynn Wooten

Louis Alton Wray

Riley Taite Wrenn

Zachary Hunter Wyatt

Julia Katherine Wynn

Kaylie Nicole Wynn

Trinity Kathryn Yager

Cameron Joshua Enrico Young

Temahjae Rishaud Young

Anna Riley Zarn

William Palmer Zeimet

Noah Gabriel Zoebelein

Fabricio Gael Zuniga Cuenca

Valleydale Christian Academy

31 graduates

2408 Valleydale Road • Hoover, AL 35244

31 graduating students • This year’s class has two valedictorians

Dear class of 2023,

Seniors 2023, you are so amazing! I am so proud of you and I can’t wait to see how you move forward from here.

Each year I wonder if I will have a great a group of Seniors as I had last year, and each year I find that the Seniors are as amazing as ever.

I know you’ve had a fast, busy year, and many of you have experienced changes in your lives that you may not have expected, or that you may have wished for, but you’ve handled

Stephen Taylor Arrington

Eric Ruger Bean

Sadie Elisabeth Beaver

Bryelin Jade Crane

Evangeline Jewel Davis

Jacob Daniel Deavers

Sophie Isabell Denton

Carolyn Tate Doggett

William NIcholas Grogan

Elijah Bouchier Hatcher

Shaman Ray Hatcher

Brittanee Renay Jones

Robert Alexander Jones

Farrah Hope Lovelady

Jeremiah Lenarde Miles

Faith Marie Milling

Jacob Winson Pass

Aaron Matthew Rich

Shane O’Neil Shirah

Lauren Lizbthrose Starr

Jekarius LeCharles Wiley

these changes well and with courage.

Graduation day is an awesome day and I think it’s the best day of the year. I get to see you grown up and mature, but with that spirit that only the young can have to pursue everything you want.

Thank you for being my students. I couldn’t have wished for a better group!

Susan Hubbard, Director, Valleydale Academy

MORGAN

MARIE JOHNSON Valedictorian

CALLIE VICTORIA SNOWDEN Valedictorian

Vincent High School

68 graduates

42505 Alabama 25 • Vincent, AL 35178

Yellow Jackets • 428 students • Ranked the 22nd best school in the Birmingham-metro area

Felix Arteaga Garcia

Braylin Alyssa Ayala

Cheyenne Lucille Bailey

Lela Jade Beck

Samantha Alexis Burel

Hunter Lee Burnette

Zachary Ethan Carlisle

Carter Lee Carroll

Hayden A Carroll

Jacob Cassius Carter

Vincent High School senior Carter Carroll said it was the interactions he had with friends and teachers that was his favorite part of high school.

“My teachers and friends have enriched my high school experience immensely and provided me with the drive to succeed,” Carroll said. “My time at Vincent has had a profound impact on the formative years of my life. My courses have prepared me for college education and my friendships have given me invaluable connections that I will carry with me throughout my adulthood.”

Eli Michael Cato

Jackson Graham Cox

Jarrell Arturo Crocker

Alexander Keith Dodson

Michael Nollan Draper

Brianna Marie Edwards

Charles Easton Fields

Brandon Myles Fincher

Joey Haywood Ganey

TyQun Caray Goodman

Shaune Michael Hardenbrook

Victoria Raylen House

Adrianna Ann Howard

Jace Todd Isbell

Otisha Jamyia Jordan

Shania TaShay Kennedy

Mitchell Tulane Kidd

Amy Lynn Kirk

Jacob Nolan Kratz

Matthew Gavin Kratz

Carter Carroll

During his time at VHS, Carroll was involved in various extracurricular activities, some of which included track and cross country; JROTC for four years, which helped provide him with many leadership opportunities; the Scholar’s Bowl Team where the team took second place in the county competition; the film crew for the football team where he filmed games for later review; and choir, which held concerts twice a year.

Carroll said his favorite subject is math because he has always enjoyed learning about mathematical concepts and

has always enjoyed talking to his current math teacher, Mrs. Marbut.

Something he has found success in academically is doing his assignments as soon as he receives them.

“If you do this, you will experience much less stress and your final product will be of greater quality,” Carroll said.

Carroll’s English teacher, Mrs. Gifford was someone who had a big impact on him during his time in school.

“Her instruction and practical advice has made me a better student and provided me with

the means to succeed,” Carroll said.

After graduation, Carroll plans to attend UAB and get a degree in civil engineering. He will be joining the Army Reserve before going to college and participate in UAB’s ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) through the SMP (Simultaneous Membership Program).

After graduating from UAB, he plans to join the U.S. Army as an engineer officer and retire after 20 years, then work as a civilian for the Army Corp of Engineers for 10 more years.

Kenneth Blake Allums

Cristian Aleidy Castillo Hernandez

Cameron Oneil Goodwin

AMY KIRK Valedictorian

Magdlena Kay Kyser

Trenay Octavia Lane

Shyanne Elizabeth Lasseter

Brody Glynn Layton

Michael Brent Lightsey

Thomas Evan Love

KeAerria Jannae Lykes

Cody Luke Mathews

Matthew Sadler McCloud

Dear class of 2023,

Quintavius Isaiah McConico

Jacob Walter Mcgowan

Nallely Molina Nava

Mark Anthony Morris

TyEisha Monet Morris

JaKilah MaRay Norwood

Trevon Tyrique Norwood

Anna Tamari Nsato

Jack Otis Parr

First, let me say congratulations to each and every one of you! You have all worked hard and diligently to get to this point, and the highest congratulations are in order.

Your high school experience will be something you take with you throughout your life. Your experiences in the halls of Vincent Middle High School will help shape who you are as you begin your college or work career.

Take all of it, the good and the bad, and use it to make you more fierce, more resilient and more capable. Go show the world

Ashton Keith Patterson

Brandon Seth Payne

Keetlyn Oamari Pelmer

Shareny Michelle Perez Cruz

TCarrie Arreia Phillips

Siera Brielle Robertson

Emily Dawn Skelton

April Janae Smith

Takyla Monea Smoot

Fiona Minto Maureen Tait

John Bradford Taylor

Katie Elizabeth Vazquez

Brent Colton Watson

Madison Michelle Wood

Taylor Nicole Wright

Zachary Michael Wright

KaTrayveien TaQuan Youngblood

what it means to be a Vincent Yellow Jacket. Before you leave, I would like to challenge you to strive to make the world around you better.

Whether that’s in a different classroom or in the workplace or in the military or with your family or with your friends, show them all the love and compassion that you desire to have shown to you.

I am so very proud to have known each of you. Go Yellow Jackets!

Lauren Yancey, Principal, Vincent Middle High School

Westminster School at Oak Mountain

35 graduates

5080 Cahaba Valley Trace • Birmingham, AL 35242 Knights • 563 students • Ranked the 3nd best Christian school in Alabama

Dear class of 2023,

Graduation is a time when we naturally remember and celebrate your successes. You all have much to celebrate! The achievements of the 36 of you include several athletic state titles, recognition as scholar-athletes, victories in statewide art competitions and international robotics competitions, national academic awards, and numerous academic and athletic scholarships.

You have written and presented a thesis to an audience of your peers and faculty. You have served and led well on athletic teams, through the House system, and other clubs and organizations.

When we celebrate these achievements, we are not simply celebrating what you have done; rather, we are also celebrating God’s work in and through you. It would be possible to use your gifts for self-promotion.

Yet accolades, achievements and recognition are not sources of ultimate satisfaction. As followers of Christ, we recognize that our identity does not rest primarily in our work, but rather in the finished work of Christ.

We agree with the apostle Paul who writes in Philippians 3:7-8:

“But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ…”

We recognize the gifts that God has given, and we are thankful for those gifts; our challenge is to consider how God may be calling us to steward what we have to serve Him and to serve others. As our school’s mission affirms, we have aimed to equip you with wisdom, virtue, and eloquence.

Even as you have grown in those areas, of course no one is perfectly wise, virtuous, or eloquent. Rather, rest in God being at work in all things, and strive for growth with that truth in mind.

I am proud of your work so far, and I look forward with great anticipation to seeing how you will use your lives to serve God and others.

Chris Knowles Head of Upper School, Westminster School at Oak Mountain

Pamela Adam

Hannah Adams

Samuel Ayers

Daniel Bean

Anna Katherine Black

Isabella Bradford

Avery Burchfield

Dominick Caldarello

Ella Davenport

Ansleigh Davis

Claire Dewberry

Jack Dunn

Westminster senior Elizabeth Mann said her time at school has been filled with memories made playing sports, developing great friendships, or the wisdom she has gained from teachers that truly love her.

“Westminster is unique in that you can play multiple sports (sometimes all at once), and I am thankful I could participate in each of the three I was part of,” Mann said. “I am also grateful for our small class sizes so that we could have deep conversations with our peers and teachers. I love how I have been able to develop a relationship with my teachers and almost everyone in my grade.”

During her time at school, Mann was the yearbook editor; Westminster Ambassador; member of the National Honor Society; soccer, tennis and basketball captain; House Chair (in the community building house system that the school has developed), History Chair, Community Chair and Senior

Grant Eller

Jane Eyrich

Matthew Grissom

Rebekah Harry

Joshua Lafont

Elizabeth Mann

Haley McFadden

Buddy McGowin

Campbell Merk

Sarah Grace Miller

Bates Moody

Bella Naish

Mary Emily Payne

Hayes Richardson

Amelia Shannon

Laura Cavan Smith

Walker Stephenson

Simon Thomas

Tanner Vandernoot

Emmaline Varner

Emily White

Kate Wilson

Peyton Wood

Elizabeth Mann

Chair; and participated in the Servant Leadership Team for Briarwood Presbyterian Church’s youth group.

Mann said her favorite subject in school is history because she loves learning about crazy stories from the past, and has also been blessed with incredible history teachers at Westminster.

“Currently, I am studying Modern European History, and it has been fascinating to learn how events in the past have triggered tension and disagreements we now see in our world today,” Mann said.

A study tip that Mann found

helpful was to manage her time wisely and to work diligently on her schoolwork.

“I honestly do not have time to procrastinate,”

Mann said. “So, when I have time to do schoolwork, I have to get it done then or else I won’t complete it. My best tip though is to knock out an assignment as soon as it is given to you. Do it while it is still fresh in your mind so you won’t forget it.”

Mann credits one of her former history teachers with having a big impact on her during her time in school.

“Even though she had high

standards for our work, she pushed me to thoroughly learn the information, so that I would better understand it,” Mann said. “I have also been blessed by her continued impact on my life as she encourages me through a monthly Bible study. I know that she cares much more about my personal faith and walk with Christ than my performance in the classroom.”

As Mann prepares to leave Westminster, she said she is confident she is leaving with a strong foundation mentally, emotionally, academically and spiritually.

“I am thankful for the teachers and coaches who have poured into me and prepared me for college,” Mann said. “I know that they will always be praying for me, cheering me on, and supporting me in whatever I do.”

After graduation, Mann plans to attend Auburn University where she will study nutrition.

ELLA DAVENPORT Valedictorian