The graduation ceremony for the International High School of New Orleans Class of 2025 took place on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Mahalia Jackson Theater, marking a momentous and deeply meaningful occasion for the school community. As the final graduating class in IHSNO’s history, the event was both celebratory and reflective. Special guests included board members Karen Dwyer, IHSNO co-founder, and Percy Manson, VIBE board chair, who offered remarks before the keynote address, delivered by Shay O’Connor, a respected journalist from WDSU News. This milestone ceremony honored not only the achievements of the 87 graduates of the Class of 2025, but the legacy of the school itself. We wish our graduates the best in their future endeavors!
IHSNO Valedictorian Danya' Malai' Magee
Valedictorian Danya Magee will graduate summa cum laude after completing a rigorous IB Certificate pathway at IHSNO. She will attend Louisiana State University this fall on the Pelican Promise Scholarship, where she plans to major in Natural Resource Ecology and Management with a concentration in Wildlife Ecology. Born and raised in the 9th Ward of New Orleans, Danya is the daughter of Tamathra Javers and Danny Magee.
IHSNO Salutatorian Zaire Narobi McQueen
Salutatorian Zaire McQueen will graduate summa cum laude from the challenging International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at IHSNO. This fall, she will attend Louisiana State University on a full scholarship to pursue a degree in Engineering. A proud New Orleanian, Zaire is the daughter of Jessica Strahan.
IHSNO Honors Graduates
Lorena Amalia Alvarez, Darrent Steve Avila Ramos, Larry James Boudreaux, Julianna Mari Crook, Jonathan Elias Cueva Gomez, Shehab Ahmad Darwish, Kendrick John Dorsey Jr., Kestie Darley Gracia, Kimara Zhane Harris, Ava Claire Hebert, Danya' Malai Magee, Zaire Nairobi McQueen, Lindsee Nichole O'Brien, Andre Joseph O'Sirio, Kimberly Ugett Reyes Osabas, De'Jah Milon Shelby, Ja'Ryn Marie Willis
IHSNO Graduates
Prince Jeremiah Allen Jr., Yeimy Rachel Alvarez Cruz, Yeilin Samantha Avila Alvarez, Nasir Dejon Baham, Evelyn Nicolle Barahona Lopez, Jeycob Daniel Bernardez Zuniga, Se'Priia Cache' Bradford, Layla Breelyn Brown, Glenn Isaac Bustos, Bryce Xavier Castine, Tomas Eduardo Castro Castro, Kaleb Louis Conway, Donnell Raymond Crawford, Ziraili Marie Crawford, Ashly Fuchit Cruz Ardon, Freddie Tyrine Davis Jr., Maryuri Walesca Duenas Norales, Jovan Rashand Ervin Jr., Doran Michael Fernandez Jr., Genesis Ariel Foster, Sharon Alexandra Godoy Ochoa, Giovanni Sienna Griffin, NyJah Dayonne Guidry, Gregory Nathanael Harris, Jamar Keith Hayes, Shelby Rae Hayes, Tarrion Re'nae Heim, Jreyme Beautifull Hudson, Destiny Jireh Hughes, Najay Belinda Envy Jackson, Tasia Ethel Jackson, Alexis Katrina Jones, LaMonica Nicole Jones, Lihanna Kimora King, Justin Everet Kyles, Deisy Danely Lopez, Walter Alexander Martinez Flores, Janine Melissa Miralda Ramos, Sashrine Ashanti Myers, David Johnathan Ordonez Flores, Sean Kylee Patterson, Dequan Marquise Perkins, Keshara Amanda Powell, Miguel Angel Reyes Gonzales, Brian Alexis Rivera, Kaydence Alexisceon Rowe, Belsi Melania Salinas Flores, Parham Siam, Gabrielle Eve Sims, Jason Eugene Smith, Jayda Jacoby Smith, Jarvis Nathaniel Smith Jr., Carlos Caleb Solorzano Ortega, Joyous Elizabeth St. Ann, Emma Shea Stallings, Ivory Bo Stewart, Noah Patrick Stierwald, Xzivion Curtez Davon Strong, Christian Bruns Tomlin, Jei Christian Walker, Ahmad Jayden Warren, Keenan Mikel Williams, Markell Barbra Williams, Randie Raynard Williams, Braden Ray Wilson, Fabionna Darshanna Woods Gibson, Trevor Lawrence Young Jr.