BHHS Honors More Than 130 Students At Awards Night

Beverly Hills High School honored more than 130 seniors during its annual Department Awards Night, celebrating student achievement across academics, arts, leadership and career pathways.

The ceremony was held May 18 in the K.L. Peters Auditorium and recognized students for their dedication, talent and perseverance across a wide range of programs.

The evening reflected the breadth of opportunities available at BHHS, with awards presented in areas including Academic Decathlon, Computer Science, English, Mathematics, Science, World Languages, Journalism, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Technical Arts, DECA, Career Education and KBEV.

Faculty members and program leaders presented the awards, recognizing years of student growth, discipline and achievement across the Beverly Hills High School community.

“Department Awards Night highlights the remarkable accomplishments of our students and the incredible breadth of opportunities available at Beverly Hills High School,” said BHUSD Superintendent Dr. Alex Cherniss. “Whether students are pursuing advanced academics, artistic expression, or career-focused pathways, they are developing the skills, confidence, and character needed to thrive in a complex, changing world.”

Among the evening’s distinguished honors were the Joel Pressman Musical Theatre Award, the Allen Fond Academic Decathlon Award and the Richard Sprouse Academic History Award, recognizing exceptional achievement across the arts and academics.

“This celebration reflects what makes BHHS such a special place,” said Principal Loan Sriruksa. “Our students are encouraged to pursue their interests, challenge themselves, and discover their unique strengths. Tonight’s honorees represent the very best of our school community, and we are proud of all they have accomplished.”

Department Awards Night also highlighted the district’s Pathways to Success framework, which includes more than 40 programs in Performing Arts, Theatre Arts, Multimedia Journalism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Medical Science, Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Fashion Design, Culinary Arts, Visual Arts, World Languages and other areas.

The awards celebrated students who have used those programs to pursue their interests while preparing for future college and career opportunities.

The celebration of student achievement will continue May 27 with the BHHS Scholarship Awards Ceremony, where additional members of the Class of 2026 will be recognized for their accomplishments.