Before walking across the stage to receive their high school diplomas next week, members of Caddo Schools’ Class of 2026 have already achieved a historic academic milestone: 106 associate degrees earned through the district’s partnership with Southern University at Shreveport.
Through the district’s partnership with Southern University at Shreveport, students have had the opportunity to complete college coursework while still enrolled in high school, accelerating their postsecondary journeys and opening doors to future success.
The 106 associate-degree earners span six Caddo high schools, including 43 students hailing from Woodlawn High School, 32 from Huntington High School, 17 from Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy, 12 from Booker T. Washington High School, one from Southwood High School and one from Pathways in Education.
The milestone comes as Caddo continues to expand a robust series of dual enrollment, early college and workforce development opportunities for high school students across the parish. In addition to college-credit pathways, students are able to pursue industry-based credentials and career-focused training that position them to enter high-demand industries immediately upon graduation or continue their education in higher education with a stronger foundation.
Caddo’s approach is critical to ensuring students graduate with more than a diploma. Whether students are earning college credit, completing an associate degree, gaining hands-on work experience through work-based learning or internships or securing industry-based credentials, the district is focused on helping students leave high school with clear options and a competitive advantage.
“This is what preparing students for the future looks like,” said Superintendent Keith Burton said. “We want every graduate to leave Caddo with momentum, whether that means stepping onto a college campus with a number of credits already earned, entering the workforce with valuable credentials or pursuing both.”
Caddo is proud to celebrate the Class of 2026 during district commencement exercises next week.
Caddo Class of 2026 Associate Degree Earners
Booker T. Washington High School
Laschunceyia Bates
Ja’Lisa Bigham
Ashley Harris
Brikia Hill
Camille Jackson
Tiara James
Patrick Lee Jr.
Cornelia Mason
Salias McCulloch
Sha’Niah McMillian
Je’Quayla Stevenson
Mya Tittle-Bouya
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy
Eri’Yuna Baker
Ja’kenya Ellis
Chauncey Fuggins
ShaTimolyn Griffin
Va’Dejah Harris
Daisha Harrison
Kimyah Harrison
Cheynne Jhonson
Adrian Johnson
Khailayaa Jones
Jayden Pratt
Alivia Russell
Quantavious Sanford
Camriana Taylor
Zion Washington
Makenzie Woodson
Huntington High School
Ian Averett
Kenya Bedford
Taliyah Brown
Arin Carroll
Kennedy Carter
Koraia Cash
Aalani Claiborne
Kyra Clark
Tanijan Clay
Paityn Golston
Sa’Mya Green
Ka’Jayvious Greenwood
Carlton Hamilton
Darrion Hayward
Jaylen Hinton
Chrishanti Jackson
Demarion Jackson
Demi Johnson
Yency Jones
Ahmelia Kimble
Jennifer Martinez
Leilani McCray
Symari Metcalf
Peyton Parker
Faith Shine
Kambria Smith
Kierra Smith
Omaria Sparks
Keymora Thompkins
Braylon Wells
Kiera White
Christina Wilson
Pathways in Education
Jordyn Miles
Southwood High School
Christopher Daniel II
Woodlawn High School
Tianna Barnes
Clyde Bright
Khiry Brown
Jaiden Burns
Tyler Collins
Michal Gustain
Marquita Harris
Daquindria Horton
Kamilya Jenkins
Eden Johnson
Jeremiah Jones
Arielle Kendrick
Jas’Erica King
Mackenzie Lee
Legend Liker
Ra’Miya Martin
Kyndal Matthews
Shaniya’ Maxie
Adam Miller
Braylen Mitchell
Abigail Murtagh
Tajharnae Oneal
Sariah Robbins
D’Mitria Robinson
Dajah Robinson
Londynn Sanders
Chelsey Shaw
Jayla Simmons
Jamarsey Smith
Areonna Thompson
Kiyonna Thompson