DAVIDSON, N.C. – In front of hundreds of fellow students, friends and family members, Woodlawn School today awarded diplomas to the ten remarkable members of the Class of 2016. Together, these students received 44 acceptances to 36 different colleges and universities and were offered nearly $1.32 million in merit-based scholarships.
“The Woodlawn School students, teachers, administration, and parents are some of the most amazing people I’ve ever met,” Ariana said in her commencement speech. “To understand this, all you have to do is take a look at our senior class. We are confident and accomplished. We care about each other and this school, and I think I speak for all of us when I say even though we’re excited for college, Woodlawn will always have a special place in our hearts.”
“I join our faculty and families in congratulating our class of 2016,” added Rachel McCall, Head of Upper School at Woodlawn School. “Our graduates embody the qualities we hold dear at Woodlawn: they are engaged citizens, creative and critical problem-solvers, and skilled communicators and collaborators, and they’re going to do great things in the world.”
This year’s graduates, their hometowns and the colleges to which they’re matriculating:
| Ally Ault | Mooresville | Clemson University |
| Natalie Buechler | Charlotte | UNC Chapel Hill |
| Spencer Gazzaway | Davidson | Erskine College |
| Jocelyn Grzeszczak | Davidson | University of Richmond |
| Drew Hedrick | Kannapolis | Wofford College |
| Ariana Hoshino | Cornelius | Swarthmore College |
| Bella Jacoby | Huntersville | Dartmouth College |
| Bennett Kolls | Davidson | Elon University |
| Mills Kratt | Davidson | Wofford College |
| Taylor Scott | Davidson | Rice University |
Also during the ceremony, the following students received awards:
| Jocelyn Grzeszczak ‘16 | Service Learning Award |
| Ansley Earle ‘17 | Creative Arts Award |
| Zachery Lorch ‘17 | Achievement in the Sciences |
| Kelsie Milburn ‘17 | Achievement in the Humanities |
| Bella Jacoby ‘16 | Athlete of the Year (Female) |
| Quinn Schneider ‘17 | Athlete of the Year (Male) |
| Drew Hedrick ‘16 | Trailblazer Award |
| Ariana Hoshino ‘16 | Lifelong Learning Award |
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Woodlawn is an independent school founded in 2002 and located just north of Davidson, North Carolina. Enrolling students in grades K through 12, Woodlawn is accredited by both the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and offers a challenging, project-based academic experience.
