Top graduates: Berwick High

Fifteen seniors identified as the top 2025 Berwick High graduates will lead their class Thursday in 7 p.m. commencement exercises at the school.
The top graduates are:
Ivan Arias-Perez
Ivan Arias-Perez is the son of Octavio Arias and Dalia Perez. He has been a member of the Sound of Pride band for four years and a six-time St. Mary Parish Honor Band selectee.
He received awards such as Most Improved Brass and Outstanding Senior. Ivan competed on the track team for four years and the power-lifting team for two. He was also involved in the Gifted and Talented Music programs and served as an altar server at St. Bernadette Church for two years.
After graduation, Ivan plans to attend LSU and major in chemical engineering.
Reagan Elizabeth Breaux
Reagan Elizabeth Breaux is the daughter of Ann and Jeremy Breaux. She served as vice president of the Sound of Pride band in her senior year and as quartermaster in her junior year.
She was named PowerCat of the Month in both her sophomore and junior years. Reagan is most proud of her volunteer work through her local church. After high school, she will attend Purdue University as part of the First-Year Engineering Program, where she plans to major in aeronautical engineering with a concentration in motor sports engineering and a minor in chemistry.
Lane Matthew
Broussard
Lane Matthew Broussard is the son of Dr. Charles and Stephanie Broussard. He was a dedicated four-year member of the tennis team, qualifying for the LHSAA State Championship and advancing to the second round. He served as an altar server, lector and Eucharistic minister at St. Stephen Catholic Church and was a leader of the St. Mary Youth Group.
Lane believes strongly in the value of faith. After graduation, he plans to attend LSU to pursue a degree in software engineering.
Audrey
Jane Cheramie
Audrey Jane Cheramie is the daughter of Luke and Nicki Romaire. She was a member of the Top Cats Dance Team, serving as an officer for two years and choreographer for one. Audrey was also involved in Hope Squad, HOSA, Student Council, Prom Committee, ARK, Beta Club and Key Club. She volunteered for the Special Olympics and My Ascension, holding multiple leadership roles throughout high school. After graduation, Audrey plans to attend Nicholls State University to major in biology and continue on to graduate school to become a physician assistant.
Jude
William Hebert
Jude William Hebert is the son of Jarret and Joy Hebert. His primary involvement at Berwick High School was with Hope Squad, where he was a founding member and later elected president by his peers. Outside of school, he worked in HVACR and electrical across Morgan City, Berwick and Patterson. After graduation, Jude plans to attend LSU to major in finance with a focus on investment banking and corporate finance.
Miley Ann Hotard
Miley Ann Hotard is the daughter of Jamie and Brandon Hotard. She was active in TopCats, track, Student Council, Key Club, BETA, HOSA, Hope Squad, Insight, Interact, ARK and 4-H. She served as TopCat captain, Student Council class vice president, Key Club vice president and Hope Squad social media manager. Miley earned the highest GPA awards in multiple subjects and was both a sixth-degree WiseCat and a fourth-degree PowerCat. She was also named an All-American dancer and performed at Walt Disney World. After graduation, Miley plans to attend LSU to major in communication disorders and become a speech-language pathologist.
Vivien
Leigh Kenney
Vivien Leigh Kenney is the daughter of Curtis and Loren Kenney. She was a four-year member of the bowling team and served as captain during her junior and senior years. She was named district MVP in both 2024 and 2025 and earned All-Academic honors in 2025. Vivien was also a four-year member of Student Council, HOSA and BETA. She participated in LSU’s Day with the Docs, Ochsner’s Breakfast with the Docs, and the AHEC summer medical job shadowing program. After graduation, she plans to attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to major in health information management.
Mallory
Claire Menard
Mallory Claire Menard is the daughter of Nichole Menard and the late John Menard. She was a member of Top Cats, Track, Beta Club, Student Council, HOSA, Key Club, Interact, ARK and Insight. Her leadership roles included Top Cat captain, Beta and Key Club president, Student Council Class secretary, Hope Squad secretary, and HOSA historian. She also served as a senior leader in the St. Mary Youth Group and was honored as the 2024–2025 Berwick High Student of the Year. Mallory received the highest GPA awards in several subjects and was selected as an All-American dancer. After graduation, she plans to attend Nicholls State University to major in nursing and pursue a master’s degree to become a pediatric nurse practitioner.
Heyser
Stacy Molina
Heyser Stacy Molina is the daughter of Freddy Carballo and Melissa Molina. She maintained a 4.0 GPA since the third grade and was a member of the St. Mary Parish Talented Art Program beginning in the fifth grade. At Berwick High, she was a four-year member of Student Council and a three-year member of BETA, and was recognized as both a PowerCat and a WiseCat. She received multiple awards for talented art and highest GPA, and became a million-word reader during her junior year. After graduation, Heyser plans to attend LSU and major in business, with hopes of managing international companies and launching her own businesses.
Rylee
Nicole Nguyen
Rylee Nicole Nguyen is the daughter of Tiffiny and Thien Nguyen. She was involved in Hope Squad, Student Council, Beta, Key Club, EdRising, ARK and Interact. She volunteered regularly, assisting teachers, working school events, and supporting community activities. Rylee was awarded the Citizenship Award in her sophomore year and earned the highest GPA in English during both her sophomore and junior years. She served as Student Council president and was a top-three finalist for Student of the Year. After graduation, Rylee plans to attend LSU to major in psychology and later pursue a law degree in hopes of becoming a judge.
Collin Joseph Rink
Collin Joseph Rink is the son of Scott and Rebecca Rink. He was a four-year member of FFA, Beta, Hope Squad, and Student Council. He served as FFA president and altar server at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Collin was named 2024–2025 prom king and maintained a 4.0 or higher GPA throughout high school. He is proud to be remembered for setting the unofficial record for most field trips attended in a single year. After graduation, Collin plans to attend LSU to major in agricultural education and extension and become an agriculture teacher.
Christopher
Matthew
Robertson
Christopher Matthew Robertson is the son of Robby and Kenia Robertson. He was a four-year letterman in basketball and a two-year member of BETA. He led the Quiz Bowl team as captain for three years, helping them reach the school’s first semifinal match. Christopher was recognized as an eighth-degree WiseCat, fourth-degree PowerCat and PowerCat of the Month. In 2025, he and his teammate won the 100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish trivia contest. He also served as an altar server at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Christopher is especially proud of coaching a youth tackle football team. After graduation, he plans to attend LSU and major in nuclear engineering.
Isabella
Maria Spitale
Isabella Maria Spitale is the daughter of Louis and Stacy Spitale. She maintained a GPA of 4.0 or higher while competing in volleyball for four years and track and field for three. She earned All-Academic honors in both sports and received All-District honorable mention in volleyball for her sophomore through senior years. Isabella was a four-year member of Student Council, PowerCats and WiseCats, and a three-year member of BETA. She will attend Louisiana Tech University as part of the honors program, where she plans to study engineering.
Lylah Grace Vice
Lylah Grace Vice is the daughter of Jennifer and Rickey Aucoin. She was a member of the TopCats Dance Team for four years, serving as an officer for two years and co-captain her senior year. She was selected as an All-American dancer and performed in the Varsity Spectacular at Walt Disney World. Lylah was also a four-year member of Key Club, ARK and Student Council, and a three-year member of BETA, Insight, HOSA, and Hope Squad. She competed in the Regional Literary Rally for Publications and State Rally for American History. Lylah also volunteered at the Special Olympics and the My Ascension event. After graduation, she plans to attend Nicholls State University to major in nursing and become a pediatric registered nurse.
Grant
Joseph White
Grant Joseph White is the son of Brett and Mary White. He was a three-year member of the basketball team and a four-year member of the baseball team. He also participated in BETA and Hope Squad for three years. Grant earned All-District first team honors in both basketball and baseball. Outside of athletics, he served as an altar server at St. Stephen Catholic Church. After graduation, Grant plans to attend LSU to major in biochemistry and pursue a career in dentistry.