Berwick High names honorees for graduation

Thirteen 4.0 students will lead their classmates into Berwick High’s Class of 2021 graduation ceremony Thursday.
The Berwick graduation will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Geisler Stadium.
The Class of 2021’s 4.0 students are:
Carly Nicole Borne
Carly Nicole Borne is the daughter of Tennille Borne and Joshua Borne. School activities that she has been involved with include BETA, Drama Club, Book Club and talented drama. In talented drama, she has participated in such projects as video diaries and film projects. She has been an honor student, taking several dual enrollment and honors level classes. She has also been recognized as an 8th degree WiseCat and a 6th degree PowerCat. Borne plans to attend LSU beginning fall semester 2021. She will be majoring in psychology and law.
Matthew Broussard
Matthew Broussard is the son of Monessa and Dwight Broussard. He is a one-year member of the basketball team and a four-year member of the football and baseball teams. He was recognized as part of the 2021 All-Academic Football Team and the 2021 Baseball All-Academic Composite Team. In addition, he received All-District recognition for both baseball and football his senior year. In the fall of 2021, he plans on attending Nicholls State University where he will major in kinesiology and pursue a career in physical therapy.
Mary Katherine Conrad
Mary Katherine Conrad is the daughter of Rosalyn and Ken Conrad. She has participated in volleyball, BETA, FBLA, and ARK for four years, along with cheer, track, Key Club, and Insight for three years. Conrad has volunteered for St. Stephen Vacation Bible School and taught Catechism for one year. This year, Conrad volunteered for the Special Olympics. She also donates blood to our local blood bank and invites everyone to save a life by doing the same. She has been awarded the M C Bank Hometown Spirit scholarship, Nicholls academic honor scholarship and Valedictorian scholarship. She is a 6th degree WiseCat and was named PowerCat of the month. She was named part of the LHSAA Academic Allstate Volleyball Team. After high school, she plans to attend Nicholls to major in nursing and hopes to one day become a nurse anesthetist.
Darby Frickey
Darby Frickey is the son of Tally Sons, and his stepfather is Daniel Sons. He is a four-year member of both the cross country and track teams, for which he has performed well at many state meets and holds multiple school records. He is also the BETA president and Quiz Bowl captain. Frickey plans to attend Louisiana State University in the fall as a member of the Honors College, pursuing a degree in environmental engineering.
Jordan Ann Gallegos
Jordan Ann Gallegos is the daughter of Jose and Dallas Gallegos. She is a four-year member of the Berwick High School cheer squad and a two-year All-American Cheerleader. This year she participated in the Varsity Spectacular event at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. She is also a four-year member of Sound of Pride, a three-year member of the Student Leadership Team, and received various awards such as Most Outstanding Freshman, 1st chair St. Mary Parish Honor Band, Most Outstanding Woodwind, and Most Outstanding Bandsmen. She has also received the Citizenship award. She participated in Student Council, Key Club, and BETA. In addition to having a 4.0 since first grade, she has been in St. Mary Parish School Board’s Gifted and Talented program since elementary school. Outside of school, she is a member of Higher Ground Family Church and participates in the youth group and the praise team. She has volunteered at food banks and local nursing homes. She will attend Nicholls to major in psychology and later attend graduate school to become a mental health counselor.
Chase Gaudet
Chase Gaudet is the son of Trish and Howard Gaudet. In school, he was a member of the Sound of Pride band program. Throughout his time in the band, he has received many accolades including the John Phillip Sousa Award and Most Outstanding Woodwind. In addition, he has participated in the District VII Honor Band for a maximum of seven years and placed into the LMEA All-State Honor Bands for the past two. After high school, he plans to attend Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, to pursue a degree in music composition.
Lindsie Giroir
Lindsie Giroir is the daughter of Brian and Janea Giroir. She is a four-year member of the tennis and cheer teams and a three-year member of the volleyball team. Throughout her years in high school, she had involvements in the BETA, Key Club, ARK, and HOSA clubs. After graduation, she plans to attend Nicholls and major in biology pre-med.
Grant Hebert
Grant Hebert is the son of Kevin and Dawn Hebert. He was actively involved in sports in high school. He played football for two years, baseball for four years, and was a member of the powerlifting team for one year. He also participated in the Beta and ARK clubs and volunteered with the Special Olympics, Tour of Homes, and as an usher at St. Stephen Catholic Church. His academic awards include 8th-degree WiseCat, 6th-degree PowerCat, first place at District Literary Rally in geography, 30’s Club, highest GPA in physical science, highest GPA in American history, and LHSSA All-Academic team. He plans to attend Louisiana Tech in the fall and has been admitted to the Honors Program. He will major in kinesiology with a minor in exercise science. He plans to pursue a doctoral degree to become a physical therapist.
Yasmin Ladday
Yasmin Ladday is the daughter of Miriam Ladday and Earnest Ladday III. She has participated in the Sound of Pride band program all four years of high school. She has made the St. Mary Parish Honor Band all four years along with the District VII Honor Band her senior year. She has been a part of Berwick’s gifted, talented art and talented music programs. After high school, she is going to LSU to get a degree in business.
Anna Leleux
Anna Leleux is the daughter of Jeffery and Angelique Leleux. She is a one-year member of the tennis team, a two-year member of the swim team, and a four-year member of the cheerleading team. She also participated in BETA club all four years of high school. Additionally, she earned multiple highest GPA awards. In the fall, she plans to attend LSU to major in biology with hopes of pursuing a career in dermatology.
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Grace Spitale
Giuliana Grace Spitale is the daughter of Louis and Stacy Spitale. She has been involved in many extracurricular activities throughout high school. This year, she was part of the volleyball, tennis and softball teams. She is class secretary and is in the BETA, Student Council, Key Club, FBLA and Insight clubs. She has served at AARP meetings and has always tried to help in any way she can wherever it is needed. She will attend LSU in the fall and major in biology. She plans to further her education at LSU in New Orleans to become a pediatric dentist.
Trevor Wiggins
Trevor Wiggins is the son of Thomas and Julie Wiggins. He has been a member of Berwick’s football team for four years, baseball team for three years, and track team for two years. After high school, he plans to attend Louisiana Tech where he plans to major in professional aviation. After college, Wiggins has hopes of becoming a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force or Air National Guard.
Abby Williams
Abby Williams is the daughter of Kenneth and Lisa Williams. She is a member of the track and swim teams, and serves as student council president. She has volunteered at events such as Relay for Life and AARP meetings. She is the BHS and St. Mary Parish student of the year. She plans to attend the LSU Honor’s College in the fall with hopes of becoming a cardiologist.