Booker T. Washington School honors its Class of 2023

Booker T. Washington High School proudly recognizes Kolby Daniels and Tia Lott as the top achievers in this year's graduating class.

Taking the helm as valedictorian is Kolby Daniels, son of Kerry Daniels and the late Shawanna Pierce. As the head drum major and band captain of the school's marching band, Kolby showcased his passion for music and leadership skills. Alongside his musical achievements, Kolby has excelled academically, earning an Associates of Arts degree from Bard Early College. Now, he plans to attend Texas Southern University, where he will pursue a degree in business administration with a focus on management.

Tia Lott, daughter of Tiara Lott and Elijah Grant, was named salutatorian. Tia's passion for biology has been the driving force behind her academic success, and she looks forward to continuing her studies at Grambling State University. Beyond academics, she was a member of the cheerleading team, and she also earned an Associates of Arts degree from Bard Early College.

Other graduates are:

Derica Adams, Omarion L. Alexander, Earsell Anderson, Deomonique Renee August, Ja'Hiria Renee Baptiste, Ja'Miria Ambrine Baptiste, Arnold Barnes, Anthony Bell Jr., Aniyah Bickham, Kanyla Borden, Keith Bowers, Joseph Vernon Briscoe Jr., Fredrick Brooks Jr., Jamir Brooks, Terrance Brooks, Jaleh Victoria Brown, Khristy E. Buck, Joshua Byrd Jr., Caleb Cain, Da'Ja Asia Carr, Ariel Monique Carraby, Leah Ni'Lah Carter, Antonio Causey, Dejion Amarie Champagne, Jamira Katrina Clark, Jordan Marquez Clark, Terrieal Christian Combs, Tyron Crawford, Al'janae' Brianna Crosby, Dakota Johna' Darensbourg, Abbi Shandray Davis, Janiya Lynell Davis, Kanye Davis, Tian Damond Davis, Jaionna Adrianna DeJean, Jaquan Delone, Tia Devlin, Zion Sa'nay Dixon, Greg Donald, My'Vanae Destiny Effron, Fritznel Esperance Jr., Akiya E. Fields, Akilah Finnie, Timothy Solomon Fleming Jr., Dwayne Rene Freeman Jr., Gloria Judith Funez Cuellar, Lorny Lareynny Garcia Lopez, Damon S. Gibson, Destini Gonzalez, Ashleigh-nicole Greathouse, Joseph Griffin, My'Kael-Kennedi Harris, Tim'Myren Ray Harris, Davion Henry, Keena Loreal Holloway, Tommy Lamont Horn Jr., Shayla Amani Hubbard, A'myaria A'mori Hudson, Asia Marie Hudson, Leori D. Hyman Jr., La'Mari Jackson, Tia Marie Johnson, Shawn Johnson Jr., Jumall Jones, Kiyah K. Jones, Kyron C. Jones, Terrell Mickeal Jones, Trischell Jones, Janiya Mariah Joseph, Kerdell Arthur Kenner, Kalysa Keys, Armani A'lon Knighten, Mariah Krysten Lagarde, Keotha De'Lisa Lambert, Kalvin W. Lang, Ash'ari Ariel Lewis, Kendrick Lewis, Janet Lizanna-Washington, Kobe Long, Elexa Love Vessell, Terrell T. Lucien, Ha'maijah Monae' Lyons, Jamiyh Ja'Shon Trenise Mack, Yincy Maldonado Garcia, Jaquan Quintrell Matthews, Renaldo Mayes Jr., Barronice Mcbride, A'miyah Semaj McDougald, Kayla Michelle Miller, Raione Alissa Minor, Tatyione Kevbrielle Minor, Ivy Lashay Sade Mitchell, Catara Jaterria Muse, Legend Nichols, Tanaria Amari Palmer, Darra Cherie Perkins, Dyamond D. Perkins, Jerimiah Porter, Kelis Kierstien Kyce Price, Nahzia S. Price, Tejah Michelle Reddicks, Gabrielle Lee Ricco, Jakia Doris Riley, Ri'en Robinson, Brielle A. Scott, Carla Breyan Scott, Ca'Shod Nacole Scott, Carrion Sandra Selvage, Jaden Shelton, Ja'Nyrah Ta'Shay Simmons, Ra'Quan Tyre Smith, Edward Nathaniel Spencer, De'Marcus St. Julian Jr., Jurreion Miracle Stamps, Elijah Stephen, Cleavon D. Stewart Jr., Zyraine Alicia Stipe, Alyia Monet Stokes, Aaron Stovall, Xavier Z. Thomas, Ty'Ray Toliver, Jasmine Monique Torregano, Unique Veals, Damond Damien Verrett, Charlie Angel Wade, Currayione Walker, Te'Saun D. Walker, Tyrone Justin Walter Jr., Danneel White Jr., Kyla Semaj Wiley, Darius Williams, Edric Joshua Williams, Frank Williams Jr., Kendrick Williams, Kennedi Morgan Williams, Kiera Monique Williams, Tyrone Williams, Troydasha Katrina Wilson, Aquirah Aniree Winley, Earya Syc'Naidj Young and Earyn Syc'Naidj Young.