10 top grads will leader Berwick High seniors at graduation

Berwick High has named its top graduates as the Class of 2023 prepares for commencement.

Graduation ceremonies are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Berwick High football stadium.

The top graduates are:

Alan Arias-Perez

Alan Arias-Perez, son of Octavio Arias and Dalia Perez, is a one-year powerlifting athlete and four-year track athlete.
Alan, a former altar server at St. Bernadette Catholic Church for a year and a half, is also a four-year member of the Sound of Pride. Before and during his time with the
Sound of Pride, Alan was a part of the St. Mary Parish Honor Band for the maximum amount of seven years and a part of the District Honor Band for one year.

After high school, Alan plans on attending Louisiana State University to study electrical engineering.

Alyssa Katherine Domangue

Alyssa Katherine Domangue, daughter of Steve and Karen Domangue, is a former volleyball and tennis athlete and has been a Berwick High cheerleader all four years of her attendance. Alyssa was also an active member of Interact, where she volunteered at monthly AARP meetings. Alyssa also has been a member of Beta Club, Key Club and Health Occupational Students of America.

Alyssa’s many dual enrollment courses have allowed her to earn 18 hours of college credit during her time in high school. Alyssa has been awarded the TOPS Performance Scholarship as well as scholarships from Northwestern State University, Valedictorian Award, Outstanding Student Award, Hattie M. Fincher Foundation, Presidential Ambassador, NSU Student Employment, Academic Excellence, and President’s Honor School Housing.

Alyssa will attend Northwestern in Natchitoches this fall to pursue a career in radiologic science.

Brooklyn Alexis Duay

Brooklyn Alexis Duay, daughter of Rachel and Kenny Duay, has served as vice president of HOSA, secretary of ARK, and was a member of BETA and Student Council.
Brooklyn was a multisport athlete playing in cross country, track, volleyball and cheerleading. She would then become cheer captain her senior year.

Brooklyn’s accomplishments include being voted homecoming queen and being chosen Student of the Year. She also volunteers at a local dog rescue called Aviary Creature Rescue.

After high school, Brooklyn plans to attend Louisiana State University and pursue a major in engineerin
Julian Michael Garner

Julian Michael Garner, son of Alicia Garner, spent two years playing alto saxophone for the Sound of Pride. He has received Talented music services throughout high school.

Julian will be attending Nicholls State University in the fall, where he will major in general studies until he decides on a concentration.

Kaylie Lynn Giroir

Kaylie Lynn Giroir, daughter of Lacey\Joe Cossey and Jimmy Giroir, has been a member of Key Club and Beta Club, while also being a volleyball athlete.

Kaylie has earned a 30 on her ACT and participated in the state literary rally her freshman and senior year.

Kaylie plans on attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Chloe Marie Martin

Chloe Martin, daughter of Lonnie Martin and Lindsay Carline, is a member of Book Club, Key Club, Beta, Debate, Talented Arts, Student Council, 4-H, Yearbook and ARK.

Chloe is class Student Council secretary and voted most talented girl. For 4-H she serves as the vice president of St. Mary Parish Junior Leaders and is on the service-learning committee of the Louisiana State 4-H Citizenship Board. Outside of school, Chloe is a member of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana and is highly involved in her tribe’s youth group, Huygi.

Her plans after high school are to attend LSU for architecture.

Juliet Madian Marcelino

Juliet Madian Marcelino, daughter of Samuel and Natividad Marcelino, is a member of the Book Club at Berwick High School and was previously a member of the Health
Occupations Students of America. She dedicates 30 to 50 hours a month teaching other about the Bible and directing Bible studies.

Juliet has participated in the state literary rallies for both journalism and English. She also has obtained word millionaire every year since fourth grade, reading over 2 million words each year. Since third grade, she has been named to the Principal’s List. Recently, Juliet has become a scholar and member of the Horatio Alger Association and attended the National Scholars Conference in Washington D.C, in which she met Mr. Donald T. Bollinger, chairman of Nicholls State University.

Juliet plans to obtain an associate degree in general studies at Nicholls State University and then apply to Louisiana State University Dental School to pursue a bachelors in dental hygiene.

Dawson Onesime Richard

Dawson Onesime Richard, son of Joey and Rebecca Richard, is a four-year member of the varsity baseball team, and was recognized as District 9-3A first-team All-District catcher in 2022 and 3A LBCA All-State and All Region utility player in 2022. Dawson is also a recipient of the 2022-2023 LHSAA Academic All-State Award for baseball and was awarded outstanding Most Valuable Player at the State championship game.

Over the past three years, he has enjoyed helping officiate both junior high baseball and little league football in Berwick.

After high school, Richard will attend Southwest Mississippi Community College to play baseball and earn an associate’s degree in business and marketing Management Technology.

Abigail Anne Watson

Abigail Anne Watson, daughter of Jason and Chontay Watson, is a four-year member Student Council, BETA Club, Interact Club, Key Club, Drama Club, HOSA, ARK Club, Sound of Pride band and Bowling team, on which she received LHSAA All-Academic award.

Abigail is a two-year member of FBLA, Hope Squad and Debate Club, which she founded and served as captain. She helps the Kiwanis Club in various events as well. \

Abigail has attended several summer camps including HOBY, a day with the doc at LSU, Envision held at University of North Carolina and pre college programs at Yale and Harvard. She is also a member of the Society of Torch and Laurel and a member of the National Society of High School Scholars.

Abigail plans to attend Louisiana State University to pursue an undergraduate degree, then continue on to medical school to become a cardiothoracic surgeon.

Evan Patrick White

Evan Patrick White, son of Brett and Mary White, is a four-year member of the baseball team, a 3-year member of Beta Club, a two-year member of Key Club, and a BHS Hope Squad ambassador.

Evan was named a National Merit Finalist and earned the College Board National Rural and Small Town Recognition. He earned first place at the state literary rally in calculus. Evan is also a recipient of the 2022-2023 LHSAA Academic all-state award for baseball. Evan has earned the highest GPA awards in math, English, and history. He is a fourth-degree Wisecat and an eighth-degree Powercat at BHS.

Evan plans to attend Louisiana State University and major in biological engineering. He plans to pursue a medical degree and specialize in radiology.