Congratulations to Our Graduates

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is proud to celebrate our June graduates and recognize the hard work, dedication, and perseverance that brought each of them to this important milestone.

Aiyana Giselle Fernandes, daughter of Shyla and Gino Fernandes and granddaughter of Karen and Raymond Mattos, Bonita Oliver, and Gino Fernandes Sr., will graduate from Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School. She plans to attend the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the fall to study Business Management. Her family shared that they are proud of Aiyana’s accomplishments and admire her faith, hard work, and determination.

Alivia Miranda, daughter of Michael Miranda and Danielle Zora and granddaughter of Kathleen Frye Miranda and the late Manny Miranda, will graduate with honors from Rising Tide Charter Public School. During her time there, she served as captain of both the soccer and basketball teams. Alivia will attend Bridgewater State University in the fall.

Ariana Marie Miranda, daughter of Michael Miranda and Danielle Zora and granddaughter of Kathleen Frye Miranda and the late Manny Miranda, graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a 3.5 GPA. She earned a degree in Public Health with a concentration in mental health and substance abuse. Ariana plans to continue her education in pre-nursing with the goal of becoming a registered nurse and, ultimately, a nurse practitioner.

Brianna Johnson, daughter of Beatrice Jackson and Leon Johnson and granddaughter of LaVerne Jackson, will graduate from Mashpee Middle High School. She will continue her studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston in the fall. Brianna’s family is very proud of her.

Dakota Mathis-Boardley, daughter of Matthew Boardley and Jessie Mathis and granddaughter of Bernard and Martha Boardley, will graduate from Falmouth High School. She plans to attend Emmanuel College in the fall, where she will major in Communications and Media Studies. Dakota hopes to become a journalist with her own column in a major newspaper.

Jami Carreiro, daughter of Myette and Jason Carreiro and granddaughter of Laurie Green and Diane Carreiro, is graduating from Mashpee Middle High School. Jami will continue her education at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Azaria Braga, daughter of India Hendricks and Ricardo Braga and granddaughter of Lawrence Hendricks III and Janis Hendricks, is graduating from Barnstable High School. Azaria will attend Bridgewater State University to study Secondary Education.

Ryanne White-Jackson will graduate in 2026 from Cape Cod Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Psychology before pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree at Bridgewater State University. Ryanne shared that her journey has not been easy, but she stayed motivated by her “why”: making her late grandmother proud and being a role model for her daughter, siblings, and cousins. With support from the NATRI program, her family, and Cape Cod Community College, Ryanne is continuing her education with the goal of helping future generations understand history, think critically, and use education as a tool for growth and progress.

Congratulations to all of our graduates and their families. Your achievements are a source of pride for the Tribal community, and we wish you continued success in the next chapter of your journey.

Families who would like to have a graduate recognized in next month’s Mittark are encouraged to send graduate information and photos to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Education Department.