Berwick High names top 2026 graduates

Berwick High recently named its top graduates for the Class of 2026. The BHS Commencement will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Geisler Stadium.
The top graduates are:
Madison Lynette Comeaux
Madison Lynette Comeaux is the daughter of Anstin and Jennifer Comeaux.
She was a four-year member of the cheer and basketball teams, serving as captain of both during her senior year. Madison was named an All-American cheerleader in her junior and senior years and received District Honorable Mention in basketball, along with All-Academic honors.
She was also involved in Beta, Student Council, HOSA, Educators Rising and Insight. Outside of school, Madison is active in her church and believes strongly in the value of faith.
After graduation, she plans to attend Nicholls State University to pursue a Bachelor of Science in nursing and later become a physician
Cheyenne Mikael Drummond
Cheyenne Mikael Drummond is the daughter of Erin LaSalle-Drummond and Micheal Drummond.
She served as HOSA president and was a member of Beta, Student Council, Interact, Hope Squad and New Generations.
Cheyenne volunteered at the AARP center and Special Olympics. She took part in the AHEC summer program and helped plan three successful blood drives at Berwick High.
She is also passionate about Miles’ Park with a Purpose, presenting to the Rotary Club, the town of Berwick and the Kiwanis Club to support the renovation of Pharr Park, and she volunteered at Pickleball with a Purpose to help fund the project.
Cheyenne is a member of the ACT 30s Club and maintains a 4.18 GPA. After graduation, she plans to attend Nicholls State University to study nursing and become a travel ER nurse.
Natalie
Nicole Faust
Natalie Nicole Faust is the daughter of Rodger and Jennifer Faust.
She was a member of the TopCats dance team while maintaining a 4.11 GPA. Natalie was involved in HOSA, where she served as historian her sophomore year, as well as Beta, Key Club, Interact and Student Council. She volunteered at the AARP building to help feed the elderly and donated blood at multiple school-hosted blood drives.
After graduation, Natalie plans to attend Nicholls State University and pursue a career as a nurse practitioner.
Reesa Noel Guillot
Reesa Noel Guillot is the daughter of Adam and Megan Guillot.
She was a four-year member of the Sound of Pride band, where she serves as vice president, and a four-year member of the TopCats dance team.
Reesa competed on the BHS bowling team for two years, earning Second Team All-District for the 2025-2026 season and recognition as a 2025-2026 SMPS LHSAA All-Academic athlete. She was also a four-year member of the Acts of Random Kindness club and a member of the ACT/WorkKeys Platinum Club.
After graduation, Reesa plans to attend UL Lafayette to major in biology with a concentration in ecology, evolution and marine biology, with the goal of becoming a marine biologist.
Porter Chief
Hanagriff
Porter Chief Hanagriff is the son of Angie and David Hanagriff.
He was a member of HOSA, Student Council, BETA, Interact and New Generations. Porter volunteered monthly at AARP dinners in Morgan City, passing out food and beverages to senior citizens, and volunteered at the Maison Jardin nursing home through HOSA.
Through the AHEC summer program, he job-shadowed at the Teche Action Clinic in Franklin, where he learned about different facets of the medical field. He also helped raise tens of thousands of dollars through New Generations for the renovation of Pharr Park.
After graduation, Porter plans to attend LSU to major in biochemistry with minors in Spanish and honors research, with the goal of becoming a doctor.
Caroline Mary
Izaguirre
Caroline Mary Izaguirre is the daughter of Camille and Carlos Izaguirre.
She is a Summa Cum Laude and top graduate of the 2026 class. Caroline was a four-year state qualifier in swim and a two-year state qualifier in power-lifting, and she also competed on the tennis and track teams.
She served as vice president of the Beta Club and secretary of the Sound of Pride in 2024, and she was a member of the Drama and Interact clubs.
After graduation, Caroline plans to attend Tulane University in New Orleans to major in biochemistry, with the goal of becoming a food scientist.
Madison
Aleece Izaguirre
Madison Aleece Izaguirre is the daughter of Michael and Kristie Izaguirre.
She was a member of cheer, cross country, track, Student Council, Beta and HOSA. Madison served as co-captain of the cheer team during her senior year and received the All-American Cheerleader award.
She qualified for the state cross country meet in her junior and senior years and was named to the All-Academic Scholar Team for track. She was recognized as both a PowerCat and a WiseCat.
After graduation, Madison plans to attend LSU to major in international trade and finance and later pursue a law degree to become a corporate lawyer.
Alayr Monae Knope
Alayr Monae Knope is the daughter of Crystal and Danny Knope.
She was a four-year member of the varsity volleyball and basketball teams and helped win the District Championship in basketball during her senior year. Alayr was also involved in HOSA, 4-H, Acts of Random Kindness and Interact.
She volunteered with Maison Jardin, Berwick sports teams, Berwick track meets and Berwick High School blood drives. Alayr earned Principal’s List recognition every year and scored a 31 on the ACT.
After graduation, she plans to attend Nicholls State University to major in elementary education and return to Berwick as an elementary teacher to give back to her community.
Marlee Jae
LaCoste
Marlee Jae LaCoste is the daughter of Shanna and Jason LaCoste.
She was a four-year member of FFA, BETA, HOSA and Student Council. Marlee maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her education and earned multiple GPA awards, Word Millionaire recognition and membership in the ACT 30+ Club.
She participated in Literary Rally three out of four years and qualified for state twice. Outside of school, Marlee took dance classes and volunteered at her church, Christ the Redeemer, as a children’s liturgy assistant mentor.
After graduation, she plans to attend UL Lafayette to major in biology with a concentration in veterinary bioscience, then apply to the LSU Veterinary College to pursue a career as a large-animal veterinarian.
Bryce Augustine Lemoine
Bryce Augustine Lemoine is the son of Shawn and Stacey Lemoine.
He was a four-year member of the Sound of Pride band, where he served as president, and a two-year member of FFA and Student Council. Bryce competed on the bowling team for two years and was named a 2025-2026 SMPS LHSAA All-Academic athlete.
He is also a member of the ACT/WorkKeys Platinum Club.
After graduation, Bryce plans to attend UL Lafayette to pursue a degree in petroleum engineering and follow in his father’s footsteps by working for Schlumberger to provide for his son, Miles Lemoine.
Makenzie
Paige Linn
Makenzie Paige Linn is the daughter of Toney and Errica Linn.
She was a four-year member of Top Cats and the track team, serving as a Top Cats officer her junior year and captain her senior year. Makenzie was also involved in Student Council, 4-H, HOSA, BETA, New Generations, Key Club, Educators Rising, Drama and Interact.
Through HOSA and Key Club, she made baskets for the elderly at Maison Jardin and the Patterson Healthcare Center and helped with a HOSA Christmas activity day at Maison Jardin. She is currently helping with the Miles’ Park with a Purpose project through New Generations. Makenzie is also proud of briefly holding a school record with her 4x800 team during her freshman year.
After graduation, she plans to attend Northwestern State University to major in nursing.
Isabell Dee Ortiz
Isabell Dee Ortiz is the daughter of Mike and Evelyn Ortiz.
She was a four-year member of the cheer and tennis teams and a two-year member of the cross-country team, qualifying for state in both tennis and cross country.
Isabell served as Student Council vice president for four years and was also a member of Hope Squad, HOSA, Educators Rising, Key Club, Insight and Beta.
She earned All-Academic honors in tennis and cross country and was named an All-American Cheerleader in her junior and senior years.
Isabell was also recognized as a WiseCat and PowerCat. She volunteered as a youth group leader at her church and with the Special Olympics.
After graduation, Isabell plans to attend LSU to major in biology and become a physician assistant.
Allie Lynn Simoneaux
Allie Lynn Simoneaux is the daughter of Lawrence and Brittany Simoneaux and Camille and Rusty Tullier.
She maintained a 4.0 or higher GPA while competing in track, cross country and basketball, and she qualified for state in track during her senior year.
Allie was a three-year member of Beta and was also involved in Insight.
Outside of school, she faithfully serves in her church’s choir and youth worship team.
After graduation, Allie plans to attend UL Lafayette to study finance.
Jude Scott Tarver
Jude Scott Tarver is the son of Tiffany and Scott Tarver.
He was named Berwick’s 2025-2026 Student of the Year and served as president of both the Student Council and the Beta Club. Jude was also a member of the tennis team, Hope Squad and New Generations.
He spent numerous hours volunteering at Pharr Chapel UMC. After graduation, Jude plans to attend LSU and pursue a career as a lawyer.