Westwood High School
Commencement Exercises
Thursday, June 4, 2020
8:00 A.M.
Harry Parone Stadium
Order of Exercises Processional………………………. “Pomp and Circumstance” ……..……………....Edward Elgar
(Please stand) Welcome……………………………………………………………………………….………..…Makiyah Lewis
Student Body President Pledge of Allegiance………………………………………………………………….……..…Makiyah Lewis
Student Body President Salutatory Address…………………………………………………….…………………….....Adaora Okeke
Salutatorian
Class Address……………………………………………………………………..………….....Makiyah Lewis Student Body President
Valedictory Address…………………………………………………………………......…...Lauren Smalls
Valedictorian Presentation of the Class of 2020………………….……………………..…Dr. Cheryl Jenkins Guy
Principal Remarks………………………………………………………..…………………………….Dr. Baron R. Davis
Superintendent Presentation of Diplomas………………..…………………………….……………..Dr. Baron R. Davis
Superintendent Turning of the Tassels…………………………………………………….………....….…..Amaria Parker
Senior Class President The Alma Mater Recessional……………………………………………………………………………….…………Edward Elgar
(Please stand)
In courtesy of all graduates, please hold your applause and cheers while individual names are called so
that each family can enjoy hearing the name of their graduate. We will applaud together after the last
diploma has been presented.
Special Recognition
Lauren Smalls Valedictorian
Adaora Okeke Salutatorian
Makiyah Lewis Class Speaker
Student Body President
Zharia McFadden Student Body Vice President
Amaria Parker
Senior Class President
Trinity Moss Senior Class Vice President
Jasmine Alexander-Coleman Senior Class Vice President
Dr. Cheryl Jenkins Guy Principal
Mrs. Pasquail Bates Assistant Principal
Mr. Bruce Davis
Assistant Principal
Mr. Joseph Eberlin Assistant Principal
Mr. Michael J. Young
Assistant Principal
Dr. K’Shaun Sanders Assistant Administrator
Mr. Jason Powell Director, Athletics
Dr. Craig Tyson
Director, School Counseling
Dr. Porschia L. Meadows Director, Student Activities
Mr. Steven Kucklick
Director, SOAR Academy
Mrs. Ashley Auspelmyer Magnet Lead Teacher, iRed & Studio D
Mrs. Monica Stevenson
Announcer
Westwood High School Class of 2020
Zion Tiana Aaron
Titilayomi I Sarah Abiodun
Johnay Diana Able
A'Naya Nykerria Adams
Lauren Isabella Alarcon
Joi Victoria Albert with honors Jasmine Alexander-Cole
Jordan Alexander-Cole
Jillian Rae Algarin
Emonee Daybrelle Allen
Jaelynn Elizabeth Allen-Scott
Timara Desirey Alston
Alexis Marie Amerson
Jada Marie Andrews
Sean Dimitri Artiss
Teriauna Denise Ashford
Alessandro Constantino Athanas
Essany Ilori Bailiff with honors Samir Amin Ballard
John William Batykefer IV
Xavier Te'Von Belton with honors Nykale Amarea Benjamin
Aaliyah Yrral Bennett
Joseph Alvin Bennett II
Keishona Ariel Bennett
Maya Eliza Benson with honors
Ariyanna Oasis Black
Areyahnna Valentina Blackett-Medina
India Marie Boles
Aubryn Gabrielle Bosket
Taeylor Morgan Boulware with honors Camarron Izley Boulware Johnson
De'Shawn Xavier Boyd
Chasitity Lauren Boyer
Dayja Zhane Braddy
Eric Jordan Briggs
Jordan Tahmad Briggs
Tavares Dontae Bright Jr.
Mack Timothy Brooker II
Zya D'Oreion Brooks
Ahi'jah Ki'Shon Brown
Christopher Jaden Brown
Eja' Achelle Brown with honors Javon Amere Brown
Jaylon Demetrius Brown
Matthew Naziah Brown
Monterreus Xavier Brown
Tavarrio Terrell Brown
Coby Allen Buck
Chase Anthony Burks
Christopher Rashaad Burton
Hayden Bruce Caldwell with honors
Robert Thomas Callahan Jr.
JaNiya Quadazia Campbell
Trevor Qualldale Cannon
Anaysha Janae Canzater
Toni Amya Carson
Logan Bryce Chapman
Tatianna Deliayah Cherry
Kaya Monet Childs
Victoria Ren’ee China
Cody Morris Clark
Ronald Antoine Coates II
Shania Aaliyah Cobb
Devon Pierce Conner with honors Jordan Nadia Cooke
Austin Dillion Coppock
Tyler Jefferson Costa
Kaylee Sarah Counts
Jeffrey Richard Craig Jr. with honors Kevin Divine Cross
Quavez Zacor Sycuan Daniel
Desmond Darrian Davis
Kailn Janee Davis
Isaac De La Rosa Jr.
Andre Ryan DeLeon
Jemiah Lenee Dennings
Devante Tyrese Dozier
Nia Simone Dyckes
Justin Vaughn Earle
Jasmine Michelle Edrington
DaMarkus Marshaun Emeruem
Anna Feodora Eubanks
Aleyana Janae Evans
Matthew Branson Evans
Alex Dominick Fair
Patrick Jacarri Farmer
David Charles Farrell
Jana' Laquell Felder
Leslie Ne'Cole Fennix
Jullian JaShari Tomar Ferguson
Madearah Ferrell
Mario Aundrew Flemming
Ma'lajah Jade Forman-Lewis
Kiarra La Krissa Foster
Haven Amara Frazier
Howard Jamual Frazier
JaMari Alexis Frederick
DeAuri Kimon Fulton
Yuri Alexander Palmer Gilliam
Monae' Niyah Givens with honors Avery John Glover
David Gabriel Goen
Colin Christopher Golden with honors
Kennedy Ashontee Goodson
Zyon Isiaha Sentel Goodson
Jordan Sojourner Gore
Ahmon Tyrell Green
Dominik St George Greene
Malcolm Laurence Greene
Ri'Ana Symone Gregory
Kameron Isaiah Griffin
Tyrion Jamel Guider
Kamari Nyj'a Gulley
John Paul Haeufle
Ke'Nija Iyante U'Nique Haliburton
Sylvia Ladaijah Hall
Jamari Arion Harmon
Isaiah Kyvone Harris
Jaia Arledre' Harris with honors Larry Elijah Harris with honors Reginald Latrell Harry Jr.
Taleah Khiara Hayes
Ka'Mareh Alayaah Head
Jordan Alexis Helie with honors Jeremiah Jordan Hightower
Niya Lashay Hill
Tyler Bellinger Hinson
Bernard Kobe' Holmes, Jr.
RayShaun James Hook
Christian Adrian Horn
Naynett Yaire Hubble
Keris Yonrae Hudley with honors Raela Carnise Irick
Leroy Ryis Issac Jr.
Abdul-Kareem Jabbaar III
Jalisa Sonia’ Jackson
Leon Philip Jackson
Sayvon Auntrell Jackson
Tamia Shontell Jackson
Travis Avery Jackson with honors
Khalil Antonio Jacobs
Timothy Fontian Jacobs
Faith Nicole James
Samari Cameron Jeffers
Marshall James Jefferson
Megan Jenkins
Desmond Jalen Jennings with honors Mikayla AunaLeisha Georgetta Jeter
Drevon Kemonte' Corley Johnson
John Gabriel Johnson
Shaundre Jaquweris Johnson
Simone Kierra Johnson
Auviana Destiny Lashay Jones
Courtney Caroline Jones
Jaqurai Tyriq Jones
Justin Allen Jones
Regan Alexandria Jones with honors Xavier Jeremiah Jones
Esmayl Hassan Kashif Alkitaa
Kiana Shakeese Kearse
McKayla Jackee' Kenner
Gregory Jamar-Reshard Knight Jr.
Lataya Phyllis Knight
Antonio Jamar Lance
Lasan Hareem Lawrence Jr.
Megan Alanie Layton with honors Mya Ashlyn Lee
Ron'Tniya Jer'Meceanna Leggett
Nyah Brenae Leveretter with honors
Bre'on Kamarr Lewis
Makiyah Simone' Lewis
Jayaja Kalani Long
Jaiara Chervelle Lykes
Norianno Jawaun Maree
Nyla Shardae' Martin
Alivia Vanessa Martinez
Andreas Antonio Martinez
Leydaliz Martinez Martinez
Jacob Lee McArthur
Lorentz Nathaniel McCray-Bull
Tamar Charles McDaniel
Donte’ Jamarr McDaniels
Colten KeyAndre McDonald
Savannah Mudiwa McFadden
Zharia Taylor McFadden with honors Jakiara McKenzie
Raven Teonna McQueen
Brianna Ki'Asia Mealing
Quinlin Isiah Melton
Erin Kennedy Mines
Bri’Anah Ki’mone Montgomery
Zaniya LaCountas Montgomery
Ashanti Nicole Moore
Jolina Leah Morris
Mackenzie Ray Moses
Trinity Ayriana Moss
Shawn O'Neal Murphy
Vashawn Renard Myers Jr.
Chantell Ellesse Nairne with honors Lyberti Jere' Nance
David Nelson
Ashleigh Paige Nemeth
Shelley Tramaine Nevins with honors Akili Lexi Nipper
Adaora Nneka Okeke with highest honors Edwin Antonio Olmeda Jr.
Dawn Onyango Omondi
Quatavis Yi'Quan Oree
Eron Mekeithen Overton
Raven Janee’ Palmer
Amaria Renae Parker
Tareek Tyrice Peart
William Gauge Peavy
Michael Anthony Peay Jr.
Tashaun Tyrone Perales
Jayden Jernorris Perry
Chanz Javon Phillips
Danyelle Mo'Nikue Pinckney
My'India Shamajah Portee
Symone Marie Porter with honors James Jareon Porterfield
Autumn Mikayla Price
Michael Anthony Pringle II
Harrison Parker Quinn
Timyah Monet Reese
Izaiah Israel Renaud
Dasia Raeyana Rhodes with honors Madison Elayne Rice
Kevin Richardson
Dante Robinson Obi Kwesi Richardson
Nathaniel Frederick Riley
Cameron Rashad Roach
Marcus Alexander Robertson
Mikayla Alexis Alexandria Elizabeth
Robertson
Antoinette LaMicah Robinson with honors Dajha Imani Robinson
MyTia Kashaye Robinson
Raven Sundia Robinson
Isaac Leo Nathaniel Robinson
Andres Patrick Rodriguez
Shameka Marie Rosemond
Jalisa John’ae Ross
Jordan James Salley
Gaines Hardee Salvant
Jeremiah LaVar Samuel
ShaDaria Anajhe Samuel
Alexa Marie Sanchez with honors Omarion Jarrell Sanders
Landon Christopher Santino with honors Fredrick Savage III
Tre'Von Lewis Sawyer
Jordin Dae'yanna Scarborough
Antonio Tyrese Joshua Scott
Maleah Chamille Screen
Jada Alecia Seibles
Ryan Isiah Seibles
Tyvion Le'Andre Shannon
Christian John Edward Sheffield
Calvin Hyuk Shin
Imani Charity Simon
Ja-Karr Chiantia-O'sh
Ashunti Marletta Sims
Kiara Zanye Sims with honors Nina Elizabeth Skaudis
Tanisha La’Shawn Skinner
Lauren Taylor Marie Smalls with highest honors
Abigail Brooke Smith
Cameron James Christopher Smith
Gabriel Jumarie Smith
Jashana Detris Smith
Joseph Louis Smith
Kennedy Simone Smith
Troy Deon Howard Smith
Dreyve'on Que Snider
Darius Jamal Speaks
Aaron Amir Spencer
Alexis Re'Ann Staniec
Yaniel Aleki Taala Robledo
Zadok Nisiri Tahsoh Jr. with honors Marquis Rashaun Taylor
Lance Anthony Terrell Jr.
Da'Vion Shaudi Thompson
Dominique Derek Thompson
Macksine Aaliyah Thompson
Matthew Bryan Thrower
Shaniyah Shantel Timmons
Anthony Caldwell Toney III
Saundra Nicole Trower
Harlei Jean Shiflett
Ty Santana Turner
Briona Ashanti Tyler
Jaelin Nahziah Tyler
Tatiana Veronica Umanzor
Aaliyah Cristela Umanzor
Ebony Yalany Velez
Ja'la Mahoganie Wade with honors Kyndall Brooke Walker
JaNiya Chantel West
Taylor Danielle White
Marques Jyequan White
Torrence Maurice White
Aliyah Amya Williams
Bryant Williams Jr.
Christopher Michael Williams II
Keyonna Lashae Williams
Shanyah Nyasia Williams
Jasmine Cynthia Elaine Wilson
Tresean Derrell Wilson
Logan James Wise
Sean Christopher Wise
Glacia Elise Woods
Richard Clay Woronka
Brianna Patrice Yarbrough
Emmanuel Destin Youmans
David Chase Young
The status of some candidates may have changed since the printer’s deadline. The listing of a name in this
program in no way implies an obligation on the part of Westwood High School to award a certificate or
diploma.
Honor Cords and Regalia
The Valedictorian and Salutatorian honor graduates are distinguished by red hoods.
Advanced Via Individual Determination completers are distinguished by medallions with blue and gold ribbons.
International Thespian Society members are distinguished by gold honor cords.
Beta Club members are distinguished by medallions with black and gold ribbons.
Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society members are distinguished by light blue and gold honor cords.
Career and Technical Education completers are distinguished by medallions with red and black ribbons.
National Art Honor Society members are distinguished by multi-colored honor cords.
Carolina Alliance for Technology completers are distinguished by medallions with black ribbons
National English Honor Society members are distinguished by blue and yellow cords.
Junior Reserve Officers Training Cadets are distinguished by leadership medallions with red and black ribbons.
National Honor Society of Dance Arts members are distinguished by light blue and white honor cords.
National Student Council members are distinguished by medallions with red and grey ribbons.
National Honor Society members are distinguished by double gold cords.
Richland Two Institute of Innovation Medal of Distinction recipients are distinguished by medallions with black ribbons.
National Technical Honor Society members are distinguished by purple and silver honor cords.
Studio D School of Design graduates are distinguished by black and white lapel pins.
Quill and Scroll International Honor Society for High School Journalists members are distinguished by blue and yellow honor cords.
Teacher Cadets are distinguished by medallions with green ribbons.
Science National Honor Society members are distinguished by green, gold, and purple honor cords.
Westwood Excellence in Fine Arts completers are distinguished by silver and black medallions with red ribbons.
Spanish National Honor Society members are distinguished by red and gold honor cords. South Carolina Academic Honors Award Recipient
Students entering the military are distinguished by red, white and blue cords provided by the South Carolina State Department of Education.
Honorary Junior Marshals
Anderson, Jamari Barton, Tajanae Bell, Erica Briggs, McKynleigh Brown, Emily Ferguson, A'Nya Ginnery, Mason Isaac, Avianne
Johnson, Robert Knight, Kelly McConnell, Jasmine McCottry, Myah Pendergrass, Ayanna Ragins, Kyndall Richardson, MauriAnna Rodriguez, Kelin
Ruff, Christian Russell, Shai'Qwetha Scott, A'Laya Streater, Christopher Tataw, John Unangst, Kylie Williams, Katelyn Wurdack, Cecilia
Westwood High School Family
Able, Burton *Addison, Sheila
Aranzazu- Rios, Elizabeth Ashley, Amanda
Ayers, Evelyn Bailey Allen, Amneris
Baldwin, Casey Bates, Pasquail
Bauldrick, Gregory Bayne, Rodney
Bell, Regina Bell, Samuel Besser, Lisa
Betlesky, Kylie Brebner, Mary
Briggs, Mia Brooks, Meredith
Brown, Jason Brown, Martha
Brown, Paige Buckner, Christine
Bunch, Mellisa Bush, Bryan
Butler, Lashune Byers, Brandi
Caldwell, Dee Dee *Carroll, Kathy Chandler, Katie
Cho, Gloria Clarkson, Jewel
Collins, Tom Combs, John
Corpuz, Roldan Coulter, Laura Crosby, James
David, Ebanreb Davis, Bruce
Davis, Pamela Dobreski, Michael
Drakeford, Pamela Earle, Grettel
Eberlin, Joe Eleazer, Juanita
Evans, Laura Fletcher, Keith
Flinner, Lauren Ford, Judson
Gantt, Austine Gilley, Ashleigh Glover, Stefanie
Gonzalez, Ramona Goodwin, Amanda
Gore, Natoya Green, Delores *Greene, Krista
Guy, Cheryl Hamilton, Tanasia *Hampton, Katrina
Harrell, Freddie Hawkins, Eric
Henderson, Diane Henderson, Roni
Hill, Angela Hill, Dustin
Hill, Travesia Hines, Edith
Holden, Ryan Howard, Desiree
Hudson, Nikki Jefferson, Alacya Jensen, Sabrina
Johnson, Heather Johnson, Joe
Johnson, John Johnson, Sharon
Jones, Susan King, Alex
Kucklick, Steven
LeDuc, Paul Lever, Sue
Lewellen, Sharon Lewis, Brian Lewis, Jessica
Liburd, Eldeana Mack, Brenda
McCormick, William McDermott, Michael
McGill, Vanessa **McGuire, Kristen Meadows, Porschia Miller, Christopher
Mobley, Linda Moore, Rebecca Moss, Terri M
Murphy, Casilda Myers, Gladys
Nelson, LaRhonda O'Bryant, Darryl O'Shields, Jeffery
Ojwang, James Oldham, Karen Outen, Tamiko
Pagan, Tami Paradise, Donald Patterson, Katie
*Payne, Christine *Pedersen, Chelsea Phelps, Elizabeth
Powell, Jason Powell, Roscoe
Prince-Harvey, Kayce Quinn, Matt
Rauton, Linda Rehlander, Marjorie
Richardson, Anne Richardson, Gerald
Roberts, James
Roberts, Marsha *Robinson, Felicia
Rush,Destineé Sanders, K'Shaun Schilling, Delaney
Siau, Chandra Singleton, Brittany
Skyers, Amanda *Smith, Andrew
Smith, Tara Soblo, Barbara
Stevenson, Monica *Stewart, Nadine
Stribling, Veneshia Sumter, D'Netra Sussman, Cary Swensen, Brad
Thompson, Aisha Thurman, Larissa Tinneny, Jennifer Truesdale, Sarah
*Tyson, Craig Van Tiem, Jenny Waden, Elaine
Washington, Kim Wehbi, Lina
Wilbur, Tracy Williams-Howze,
Chandra Williams, Benedict
*Wilson, Steve Worthman, Asha
Wright, Tressa Wyatt, Sara Young, Carla
Young, Michael
*Department Leaders **2019-2020 Teacher of the Year
Richland School District Two
Board of Trustees
The Honorable James Manning, M.A.T., Chair The Honorable Teresa Holmes, Ed.D., Vice Chair
The Honorable Cheryl Caution-Parker, Ed.D., Secretary The Honorable Lindsay B. Agostini
The Honorable Monica Elkins-Johnson, Ed.D. The Honorable Amelia B. McKie The Honorable James Shadd III
Superintendent Baron R. Davis, Ph.D.
Assistant Superintendents
Marshalynn M. Franklin, Ph.D. G. Keith Price
James Ann Lynch Sheley, Ed.D.
Chief Officers Thomas W. Cranmer, Chief Technology Officer
Katinia B. Davis, Chief Instructional Support Services Officer Helen N. Grant, J.D., Chief Diversity and Multicultural Inclusion Officer
Nancy J. Gregory, Chief Instructional Officer Harry W. Miley, Ph.D., Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth “Libby” Roof, Chief Communications Officer Cleveland J. C. Smith Sr., Chief Administrative Services Officer
Shawn C. Williams, Chief Human Resources Officer
Westwood High School Alma Mater
Hail to thee Westwood, Fair castle in the wood
Your colors Silver,
Black, and Red will always Stand for good
Our values help build a strong community
The Redhawks soar
Above us for all Eternity
We are Westwood
We are Westwood
We...are Westwood