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