10 4.0 seniors will lead Berwick High seniors at graduation

Staff Report

Ten students with 4.0 grade-point averages will lead the Berwick High Class of 2022 at graduation ceremonies Thursday.

Commencement is set for 7 p.m. at the high school stadium.

The 4.0 graduates are:

Carsyn Fabre
Carsyn Fabre is the daughter of Mickey and Tara Fabre. At BHS, she has been involved in Drama Club, helping create elaborate sets and decorations for plays.
Fabre has also been a member of Beta Club, helping at sporting events and often donating items for areas in need. She has been a part of the talented art program since second grade, trying out many different art styles but mainly focusing on creating pop-art paintings of her favorite musical artists.
She received first place for Fine Arts Survey and second place for Economics at the district rally, and received awards for having the highest grade in Speech, Food and Nutrition, Pre-calculus, Chemistry 1 and Spanish 2 classes. She plans to pursue a degree in political science at Nicholls State University, then she hopes to pursue a law degree.

Jaci Hebert
Jaci Hebert is the daughter of Jarret and Joy Hebert. While at BHS, she participated in talented art and both the BETA and Drama clubs.
In drama, she worked on the sets for school productions, and in BETA she volunteered selling programs and concessions at school games. Along with three of her fellow graduates, she was a “shining star” of BHS, picked by administrators for being a model student. She also participated in district rally her first year of high school for physical science.
After high school, Hebert plans to attend Nicholls. She is undecided on a major but hopes to focus on writing. She plans to travel the world and learn firsthand about diverse cultures and lifestyles.

Amanda Rose Jamand
Amanda Rose Jamand is the daughter of Jessica and Nelson Jamand. She has participated in the St. Mary Parish Gifted Program for four years.
She participated on the volleyball team for one year and attended Ochsner St. Mary Breakfast with the Docs. She has volunteered in schoolwide activities, such as decorating for homecoming week and cheering on the school baseball team.
Jamand has been awarded the Nicholls Academic Honor Scholarship. She is a fourth-degree WiseCat and fifth-degree PowerCat.
After high school, she plans to attend Nicholls to major in nursing and one day become a registered nurse.

James Klein
James Klein is the son of Frank and May Klein. He is a member of the Sound of Pride and the swim, power-lifting and tennis teams. He qualified for All-Academic teams for all three sports.
Klein has volunteered with the Boy Scouts to run the Tour de Teche and other projects. He also competed at the state level in all three sports. After high school, he plans to attend LSU to pursue a degree in business.

Magdalene Lemoine
Magdalene Lemoine is the daughter of Shawn and Stacey Lemoine. During her time at BHS, Lemoine was on the cheerleading squad and softball team all four years. She was also a member of FBLA, Student Council and ARK.
Lemoine played volleyball for two years and participated in power-lifting her senior year. Her junior year she was awarded first team all-district outfielder and senior year, second team. She was also varsity cheer captain. This year she placed third at the Regionals’ power-lifting meet and fifth at state.
Throughout all four years, Lemoine has gotten the highest average award in FACS 1, algebra 2 and U.S. History Dual Enrollment, and is a member of the 30’s + ACT club. After high school, she plans to attend LSU where she will major in biology or engineering.

Victoria Nguyen
Victoria Nguyen is the daughter of Melissa and Linh Nguyen. She is currently in BETA, HOSA, and Talented Art. On the weekends, Nguyen volunteers at a local petting zoo to expose herself to animals and their behaviors/lifestyles. Occas-ionally, Nguyen volunteers at the local Amelia church to create paintings or murals to fit their events.
Nguyen won the LHSAA poster contest and was recognized in the middle of the Caesar’s Super Dome during the LHSAA State football championship in New Orleans. She also won best of show senior year at the St. Mary Parish art show.
She plans to attend LSU to follow the pre-vet path and then eventually go into veterinarian school. After college, Nguyen plans to work in a clinic for several years until she develops the business skills to create her own clinic.

Mikah Mary Ortiz
Mikah Mary Ortiz is the daughter of Mike and Evelyn Ortiz. Over the past four years at BHS, she has enjoyed being involved in Beta Club, Key Club, FBLA, Acts of Random Kindness, Student Council (Class President 10th-12th), Health Occupations Students of America, Debate, Quiz Bowl and Hope Squad.
Ortiz has also enjoyed participating in volleyball, track, softball, power-lifting and tennis.
Volunteering at the Assisted Living Facility, being a student advocate for the LA NERR (Louisiana National Estuary Research Reserve) selection of the Atchafalaya Basin, Special Olympics, and St. Joseph Catholic Church have been tremendous blessings. She enjoyed participating in the virtual Hugh O’Brian Leadership Conference, becoming a first responder through her Emergency Medical Responder class, and attending the New Generation Forum by the MC Rotary.
Ortiz plans to attend LSU and major in kinesiology with the aspiration of becoming a physical therapist.

Emily Grace Terrebonne
Emily Grace Terrebonne is the daughter of Kelly and Mark Terrebonne Jr. She was involved in various school activities, including dance team, BETA Club and student council.
Terrebonne was dance team captain and made the top three for student of the year, maintained a 4.0 GPA, and danced in Disney World as an All-American dancer. After graduation, she plans to attend Nicholls and major in nursing.
After getting her bachelor’s degree, Terrebonne will work at a local hospital for one year, then become a travel nurse and work across the country. Later in her career, she intends to get a master’s degree in nursing and become a nurse practitioner.

Gabriela Maria Utra
Gabriela Maria Utra is the daughter of Grisel Torres. Throughout her four years of high school, she participated in BETA, HOSA, volleyball, tennis and power-lifting.
Some of her biggest accomplishments are being the pep rally emcee and becoming BHS Student of the Year. She also was active in the arts and has performed on the piano at various events.
In visual art, Utra received awards for various entries in the Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Art Show and the St. Mary Parish Student Art Show. She plans to attend Louisiana State University in the fall, majoring in biology with a concentration in pre-medicine.
Utra has hopes of becoming a doctor.

Jude Vasquez
Jude Vasquez is the son of Kimberly and Martin Vasquez; he has been in the Berwick school system for his entire school career. Vasquez was a member of the football team for three years and the baseball team for four years, and a member of the Beta Club for four years.
Vasquez earned and maintained a 4.0 GPA while balancing his lawn care business, playing sports, and being a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church. After high school, he plans to attend Nicholls and major in geomatics while continuing his lawn care business.