On Thursday, May 14, 2026, Brookings-Harbor High School hosted its annual Academic Achievement Night, honoring students who demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, citizenship, Career and Technical Education, fine and performing arts, athletics, and personal growth. The evening opened with ASB Student Body President Sahara Sankoh leading the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a welcome from Principal Dr. Kelly Whitley.
Students were recognized on stage with certificates and academic achievement patches for a letterman’s jacket, celebrating their hard work and accomplishments throughout the school year. Teachers and staff representatives from each department presented awards in Language Arts, Social Studies, Leadership, Science, Mathematics, CTE, Allied Health, Fine Arts, Music, Yearbook, National Honor Society, World Languages, Physical Education, Health, Wildland Firefighting, and Athletics.
A standout moment of the evening was the presentation of Allied Health Certifications to nine students. To earn this certification, students completed dual-credit coursework through Southwestern Oregon Community College in Medical Terminology, Body Structures, Health Occupations, and Medical Law and Ethics, earning 17 college credits. Each student received a certificate and stethoscope in recognition of this milestone toward future careers in healthcare.
The evening also included recognition of three students who earned the Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy: Andrea Ramirez-Cortes and Sarai Medina for Spanish, and Elyza De Vera for Tagalog. This honor recognizes students who demonstrate a high level of proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in one or more world languages in addition to English.
New this year, BHHS presented a Hero Award to Brady Garnier and Logan Gradney, recognizing students who went above and beyond Bruin PRIDE and demonstrated honorable citizenship by helping to save a person’s life.
Athletic Director Keith Wallin recognized Lexie Newman and Zander Carlson as the 2026 BHHS Athletes of the Year. Vice Principal Shaun Bavaro presented Bruin PRIDE Awards to students who exemplify Pride, Respect, Integrity, Dignity, and Excellence, as well as Most Improved Student Awards to Brady Garnier and Lincoln Rosenberg.
The evening concluded with the Warren and Dolores Glaze Principal’s Award, presented by Dr. Whitley. This special recognition honors a student who has demonstrated exceptional growth and transformation throughout high school. The 2026 Glaze Principal’s Award, accompanied by a $200 scholarship, was presented to Jake Jones.
Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees. Your dedication, growth, leadership, and achievements make the Brookings-Harbor High School community proud.
All 2026 BHHS Academic Achievement Night Honorees
Language Arts
Donovan Guthrie – Language Arts I
Iris Powers-Schmitz – Language Arts I Honors
Sage Case – Language Arts II
Sawyer Adams – Language Arts II Honors
Emmalyne Armstrong – Language Arts III
Kiyah Hyatt – Business Language Arts
Zander Carlson – Language Arts IV
Wyatt Kolp – College Language & Composition
Elyza De Vera – College Literature & Composition
Lilian Billington – Creative Writing
Lou Winkle – Mythology
Social Studies
Riley Moulton – United States History
Kaitlyn Ross – College United States History
Kaleb Parker – Global Studies
Lou Winkle – Government
Jordan Black – Economics
Sierra Weaver – Sports History
Jackson Popoff – World War II History
Leadership
Sahara Sankoh – Leadership
Science
Sierra Alcala – Physical Science
Shuyin Liu – Chemistry
Emmalyne Armstrong – Marine Science
Marissa Weaver – Biology
Mathematics
Braydn Ricks – Algebra 1
Tempest Pope – Algebra 1
Makayla Voudy – Geometry
Kaleb Parker – Algebra 2
Allied Health Certification
Colton Burger
Ella Reneau
Gaven Ramirez
Ally Kramer
Johanna Larson
Sahara Sankoh
Lexie Newman
Alexandria Ortiz
Abigail Deshon
Career & Technical Education / Fine Arts
Justin Jones – Business I
Emma Owens – Business II
Brady Garnier – Bruin Enterprises
RJ Hendrix – Small Engines
Greyden Dodds – Woods
Carly Sheffel – Carpentry
Eden Hamilton – Beginning Art
Matilde Ramo – Advanced Art
Greyden Dodds – Beginning Ceramics
Asher Hall – Advanced Ceramics
Mia Eames – Psychology of Happiness
Performing Arts and Music
Morgan Ferris – Bruin Band
Savannah Sroufe – Marching Band
Patrick Hatch – Orchestra
Jordan Black – Concert Choir
Gaven Ramirez – Sea Breeze
Raven Oka – Jazz Band
Yearbook
Paige Fallert
National Honor Society Leadership
Wyatt Kolp
Sierra Stout
Alex Justman
World Languages
Luna Aguilar – French I
Morgan Ferris – French II
Alani Burkman – Spanish II
Elyza De Vera – College Spanish
State Seal of Biliteracy
Andrea Ramirez-Cortes – Spanish
Sarai Medina – Spanish
Elyza De Vera – Tagalog
Physical Education, Health, and Wildland Firefighting
Anthony Whitted – Excellence in Strength and Conditioning
Tucker Delay – Excellence in Physical Education
Sierra Alcala – Outstanding Wellness Student
Jackson Popoff – Wildland Firefighting
Athletes of the Year
Lexie Newman
Zander Carlson
Hero Awards
Brady Garnier
Logan Gradney
Bruin PRIDE Awards
Donovan Guthrie – 9th Grade
Lilian Billington – 9th Grade
Bodhi Anderson – 10th Grade
Alani Burkman – 10th Grade
Riley Moulton – 11th Grade
Grady Maylin – 11th Grade
Ella Reneau – 12th Grade
Reichen Wilson – 12th Grade
Trenton Berg – Admin Bruin PRIDE Award
Most Improved Students
Brady Garnier – Grades 9–11
Lincoln Rosenberg – Grade 12
Warren and Dolores Glaze Principal’s Award
Jake Jones