Gulf Pine Catholic • June 19, 2026 21 Salute to the Class of 2026! Rick closed his speech at graduation with the challenge of Luke 12:48, “That it motivates you to be the person God created you to be; to be someone who grows, and learns, and changes; to be someone who stands on the shoulders of those who came before you and is able to go farther than they could go.” Rick is an Eagle Scout and is an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church. He plans to attend The University of Chicago and study political science and philosophy in preparation for a career in law. 2026 graduates are: Sophie Bello, Evan Bolster, Gabrielle Brewer, Cadyn Brock, Kelsey Bruckmeier, Mia Cargill, Lauren Cline, Cash Cognevich, Richard Conville, Cortez Datz, Luke Davey, Kendall Fairley, John Farris, Addison Goff, Marshall Green Jr., Evie Haigler, Chancellor Harbart, Jackson Hays, James Herrington, Jerome Hoang, Kaelan Irizarry, Leighton Jones, Charleigh King, Maggie Kung, Asher Liew, Henry McLelland, Cecilia M o r e n o , William Morgan, Charles Morse, Veronica Nguyen, Ava Norval, Julia Odom, Lauren O’Keefe, Joseph Pierce, Christopher Posey II, Isabelle Reed, Carl Reese, Colton Riddick, Ethan Riddick, Edward Rivers, Jakob Roberts, Grayson Smith, Sara Swain, Manson Tarbin Jr., George Underwood, Soffie Weaver, and Yiurae Zermeno. SACRED CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL From page 20 A dedicated student-athlete, Nora has excelled in varsity soccer, swimming, and cross country. She contributed to three state championship soccer teams and earned recognition as a South State Champion in swimming. Her athletic accomplishments are matched by numerous honors for sportsmanship, leadership, and perseverance. Nora is also deeply committed to academic and service organizations, holding membership in Mu Alpha Theta, the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, and National Science Honor Society. Her commitment to serving others is reflected through her volunteer work with Camp Wonder, Vacation Bible School, altar serving, and participation in the Biloxi Walk for Life. This fall, Nora plans to attend the University of Mississippi, where she will major in Biochemistry as she pursues her passion for science and healthcare. She looks forward to continuing her academic journey and making a positive impact through leadership, scholarship, and service. 2026 graduates are: Elizabeth Adams, Katherine Adams, Lydia Alexander, Leah Alvarez, Gage Anderson, Jordan Ayme, Peter Barhonovich III, Brady Barhonovich, Lia Basy, Amber Bauer, Blake Beale, Lillieann Bentz, Joelly Blackledge, Cameron Broom, Keller Broussard, Cole Burke, Guy Burrowes, Parker Centanni, Sofie Centanni, Mackenzie Cole, McKenzie Corley, Regis Crocker, Annalise D’angelo, Grayden Davis, Tristan Davis, Stella Dobbins, Madison Dorsey, John Dreger, Parker Duncan, Gianna Encrapera, Gunner Eure, Easton Gannon, Antonia Gnan, Baylie Gollott-Ho, Armond Gollott IV, Brady Gopffarth, Eva Green, Rush Hewes, Lucy Huffman, Lucy Sofie Humer, Cole Hunt, Elijah Isgar, Mary Jakubik, JerichoJohnson, Samantha Johnson, Olivia Jones, Isabella Jordan, Michelle Jumpa, Addison Ladner, Madison Ladner, Aubrey Ladnier, Ava Rose Lesso, Jenna Lin, Christopher Lott, Cobie Martino, Sarah Matthews, Connor McCoy, Hope McLoughlin, Cameron Messer, Nora Mestayer, Elizabeth Meyers, Lila Miller, Madison Miller, Colin Milligan, Tara Nasakaitis, George Neumann, Alex Nguyen, Genevieve Persing, Addysen Peyret, Luke Phillips, Kael Pietz, Isabella Ponder, Ava Rafferty, John Ray, Luis Reyes, Bennett Rimes, Joseph Ross, Eleanor Saucier, Lola Saucier, Luke Shaw, Logan Sheppard, Sophia Sinopoli, Austin Smith, Samantha Soljan, Logan Spain, Adolf Stelling, Ava Stoddard, Parker Talley, Payton Taylor, Emma Theobald, Byron Theriot, Emma Thompson, Riley Thompson, Sydney Thompson, Flora Uza, Courtney van Aller, Lily Viglianco, Abigail Warburton, Jayden Ware, Emily Watson, Ryan Welch, Nicholas Whitehead, Alden Williams, Eliza Wimberly, Matthew Winters, Victoria Winters, and Rihanna Wise. ST. PATRICK HIGH From page 20 Bassfield, St. Peter Parish Graduates are Kara Applewhite, Jacey Daley, Reese Daley, Colin Fagan, and Keaton Jackson. Bay St. Louis, St. Rose de Lima Parish High school graduates are Jardyn Forte and Erionne Lymuel. College graduates are Landon Thompson and Kali Watkins. Medical school graduate is Dr. Sydney Labat. Biloxi, Blessed Seelos Parish High school graduates are Cobie Martino and Lola Simnicht. The college graduates are Jacob Ngo, Sophia Jones, and McKenna Jones. Biloxi, Our Lady of Fatima Parish High school graduates are Jet Johnson, Adrian Washburn, Alyvia Bui, Aubrey Dinh-Nguyen, Isabel Speegle, Tara Nasakaitis, Bessie Hendricks, Dale Smith, Eliza Wimberly, Emma Taggart, Sofia Balius, Hayden Ballard, Blake Beale, Luke Bienvenue, Alyvia Van Bui, Annalise D՚Angelo, Aubrey Dinh-Nguyen, Bessie Hendricks, Micah Kuljis, Khloe Logos, Brody Nguyen, Olivia Parker, Arthur Ramirez, Nathan Schruff, Jacob Than, Jericho Johnson, Herschel Hollingsworth, and Ryan Harrelson. College graduates are Emily Dinh-Nguyen, Meagan Washburn, Ann Schmidt, Emmaleigh Gray, Linda Mustered, Mark DeRoche, Gracen Gerald, and Melissa Mantooh. Biloxi, St Mary Parish High school graduates are Hunter Tiblier, Clarie Labatard, and Alex Stewart. The college graduate is Marcella Kearns. D’Iberville, Sacred Heart Parish High school graduate is Alex Nguyen. SEE CLASS OF 2026, PAGE 22
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