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THE MAGAZINE OF FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Fall 2025

Amidst the Trees is published annually and sent free of charge to parents, alumni, and friends of Forsyth Country Day School.

INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL

Nathan Battle ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL

Michelle Klosterman, Ph.D. CHIEF FINANCIAL AND OPERATING OFFICER

Andrea Matney DIRECTOR OF THE PRESCHOOL

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CONTRIBUTORS & SPECIAL THANKS

DIRECTOR OF THE LOWER SCHOOL

Kristen Fascett Tom Howell Beth Mack Eliza Moore Bella St. John ’26

Ann Parke Muller DIRECTOR OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Robin Snow INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE UPPER SCHOOL

Tamara Harrington DIRECTOR OF THE JOHNSON ACADEMIC CENTER

Megan Newbauer DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION

Carolyn Sutton DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

Kevin Westwood DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Andy Clifton

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Nathan Battle Dear Furies, Welcome to the Fall 2025 issue of Amidst the Trees, the magazine of Forsyth Country Day School!

One of most incredible things about working here is getting to connect with the community in so many ways - as Interim Head of School, as a former teacher, as an alum, and as a parent. To see alumni return to FCDS with their children, then be so inspired by the education their children are receiving that they decide to give back, is a powerful thing. We share the stories of three of those alumni in this issue: Elly (Yousefpour) Barrineau ’98, Ben Bloodworth ’00, and Dr. Leslie Branch Bloodworth ’03.

Nathan Battle Interim Head of School

With her husband Barry and their children Vince and Cyrus, Elly was inspired to give back to FCDS because she values private school education, and specifically the education she received at FCDS. Read about how Elly and Barry’s generosity has transformed our middle school classrooms for what’s ahead, enhanced security, and forged unique partnerships on page 15.

Ben Bloodworth ’00 and Dr. Leslie Branch Bloodworth ’03, the parents of preschool twins, gave to create the Bloodworth Family Outdoor Classroom.

I’ll never forget the first time I walked Ben through the old Push and Pedal playground to share our vision for a preschool outdoor classroom. Before I could even finish explaining, he was already asking all the right questions with a focus on how we could create something meaningful for kids. Read more about the classroom the Bloodworth’s generosity brought to life - and the fun collaboration behind it - on page 6.

New memories are made on this campus every day, in every space and place.

Students shared their memories of places they love on campus, and a student artist brought them to life in a whimsical map in Mapping Memories starting on page 16.

Teaching presentation skills as early as preschool - yes, preschool - is one of the ways we prepare our students for what’s ahead. Read more about how we teach these skills in an age-appropriate way from preschool 4s to senior year in FCDS Presents on page 20.

Plus, read all the Campus News that’s fit to print on page 10, remember Furies we lost in In Memory on page 30, catch up with old friends in Class Notes starting on page 24, and join us in celebrating the Class of 2025 beginning on page 32.

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ALUMNI COUPLE CR BLOODWORTH FAM OUTDOOR CLASSRO Developing strong gross motor skills— such as running, jumping, climbing, and throwing—in early childhood is essential for overall growth and well-being.

“Gross motor skills help children build strength, coordination, and balance and support healthy physical development, promote independence in daily activities, and lay the foundation for more complex movements needed in sports and play,” said Assistant Director of the Preschool Chelsea Eller. “In addition, gross motor development is closely linked to cognitive and social-emotional growth, as active play encourages problem-solving, confidence, and interaction with peers.”

Thanks to alumni Ben Bloodworth ’00 and Dr. Leslie Branch Bloodworth ’03, the parents of two FCDS preschoolers, all FCDS preschoolers now have an outdoor classroom to develop these skills. “Leslie and I were inspired to help create an outdoor classroom to provide a place for children to develop their gross motor skills,” Ben said. “We want this dedicated space to not only be for physical development, but also help build confidence, encourage creativity, and support emotional well-being.”

In spring, the Bloodworth’s generosity allowed FCDS to begin the transformation of The Bloodworth Family: an existing Push and Pedal playground, installing Emory ’39, Ben ’00, accessibility features including a flat, winding Marty ’38, and path and safety rails along the existing stairs. The Leslie ’03 Bloodworth Family Outdoor Classroom, which will be completed over the coming year, will include new plantings, soft playground mulch, and play elements to engage young learners.

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“We want this dedicated space to not only be for physical development, but also help build confidence, encourage creativity, and support emotional well-being.”

— Ben Bloodworth ’00

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The process to select what play elements would work best for the space was born out of a collaboration between preschool students and the upper school Introduction to Architecture class.

“When I heard what the Bloodworth family was planning to do with the preschool outdoor classroom space, it brought up the idea to engage upper schoolers in the design,” said Campus Architect Lauren Frye, who teaches the class. “Everyone agreed it would be very special for the students on both ends.”

After Director of the Preschool Renée Fuller taught Mrs. Frye’s class about gross motor skills and engaging the five senses, architecture students created prototypes of play elements that preschool students could test. Students designed and built prototypes of a water tracker wall, a race track with signs, a music wall with chimes, vertical chalkboards, and more.

Charlotte Files ’26 and Emilia Kowalski ’25 created a racetrack.

“When we observed the preschool class, we saw that they like to ride in the cars in a circle, so we decided to

make a race track,” Charlotte said. The next step was watching the preschoolers play on the track and observing what worked. “We tweaked the design after getting feedback from Ms. Renée,” Charlotte said. “We made the track wider so they could race side by side and added parking spaces.”

Kole G. Pemberton ’28 and Daksh Singh ’28 created a music area. “Ms. Renée talked about the five senses and I was inspired by the hearing part,” Kole said. The pair created chimes made of suspended PVC pipes that could be hit with mallets to make different sounds and drums made of upside-down buckets. Then, preschoolers arrived to test the prototype and provide unfiltered feedback. “The drums weren’t strong enough and they broke. They were hitting them really hard,” Kole said.

The chimes were also a bit too tall for the little ones, and the PVC pipes didn’t resonate enough, so the boys changed the PVC for copper, switched out the original rubber mallet to make the chimes louder, and painted the piece to make it appeal to the sense of sight.

“It was fun,” Kole said. “It’s something different from all the other classes.”

The student-built prototypes provided a wealth of information about what preschoolers enjoyed playing with and will inform what play structures are ultimately purchased or professionally built.

“We finished the infrastructure over the summer and we’ll add the play elements over time,” Mrs. Frye said.

“We left most of the student designs in the space and the students are still using them. Before, there weren’t a lot of choices. The play elements give different options and different things the students can choose to do.”

Interim Head of School Nathan Battle is thankful for the choices the Bloodworth Family Outdoor Classroom will give Forsyth’s youngest learners. “This space will inspire play, creativity, and growth for years to come,” he said. “We’re incredibly grateful for Ben and Leslie’s generosity and partnership, and they’ve been instrumental in ensuring that student voices, at every age, were part of this project from the very beginning.”

“When I heard what the Bloodworth family was planning to do with the preschool outdoor classroom space, it brought up the idea to engage upper schoolers in the design.”

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CAMPUS NEWS FCDS Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Wins the 2025 NCISAA Division II State Championship Congratulations to the FCDS boys’ lacrosse team for winning the state championship!

According to Head Coach Marc Winbush, the Brotherhood (an affectionate name for Fury Boys’ Lacrosse) knew it had a special team this season. “We had a seasoned eight-senior core, competent juniors, and talented sophomores, freshmen, and even eighth graders who could prove formidable at the state level,” Coach Winbush said. The one variable was the goalie position: FCDS had graduated two NCAA Division I alums after its 2024 season. “Enter freshman Jarmon Fonville, who stepped into the varsity goalie position literally under fire by hard, high-speed shots, playing against opponents with easily three to seven years more experience,” Coach Winbush said.

“Because of Jarmon’s dedication to his work and team, he was one of the reasons the team was able to win the 2025 State Championship with a freshman goalie.”

The team as a whole was exceptional. “We had one of the most powerful offenses and defenses in the NCISAA Division II,” Coach Winbush said. “Our starting attack finished the season with over 200 points. The midfield finished with just under 100 points. The defense averaged holding most opponents under 9 goals, while the offense capitalized on scoring 104 total points over our collective opponents this season.”

Perhaps the most powerful thing was the team’s belief in itself and the camaraderie the players shared. In the

off-season, they worked out on and off the field from fall through preseason, bonding at events such as Brotherhood Outings, when the team would meet to share a meal. “The guys worked hard together because they truly liked each other,” Coach Winbush said. “To witness them outside of school as a group was truly a pleasure. From eighth graders to seniors, they all seemed to have time for each other, which directly correlated to how they interacted with each other on the field of competition.”

FCDS JUNIOR WINS FIRST PLACE AT STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEET Congratulations to John Templeton ’26 for winning first place at the NCISAA 4A State Cross Country Championship!

John’s 15:08.08 5K time at the WakeMed course in Cary broke FCDS’s 5K record - which John had set only three weeks earlier. He also set a new NCIAA State Championship Meet record at WakeMed. “John’s performance at the state championship meet is arguably the single greatest individual athletic performance by an FCDS athlete in school history,” Head Cross Country Coach Joe Scott said. “He beat the number-one runner in the entire state on a course that is basically that runner’s home course, and he’s only getting started.”

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FCDS YAG DELEGATION EXCELS AT STATEWIDE CONFERENCE Congratulations to the 67 students who represented FCDS at the 2025 N.C. Youth and Government Conference in Raleigh!

The following students held leadership positions: Yutonia Tang - Senior District Attorney Jay Dunnagan - Senior Budget Analyst Harris Breitling - Media Associate Editor Anika Pawa - Attorney General Grant Faraci - Chief of Staff Dylan Robinson successfully passed his bill to establish a high-speed rail connecting Raleigh and Charlotte, while Gracie Whicker, Ava Claire Scherer, and Angelina Paparoupas passed their bill to implement drink covers in establishments that serve alcohol.

The Students Have Spoken: Meet Your 2025-2026 SGA FCDS STUDENTS ACE THE AMC 10 & 12 Congratulations to FCDS Upper School students who competed and placed in the American Mathematics Contests.

Administered around the country, these competitions provide an opportunity for high school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers.

Congratulations to the students who placed in the top three of each contest:

AMC 10A

AMC 12A

AMC 12B

First Place: Praneel Silwal

First Place: Dylan Robinson

First Place: Felicitas Lier

Second Place (tied): Annabelle Bailor & Joshua Butler

Second Place: Anika Pawa

Second Place: Dylan Robinson

Third Place: Derin Yalcinkaya

Third Place: Derin Yalcinkaya

Third Place: Caitlyn Tan

Congratulations to our Upper School Student Government Association (SGA) officers!

President: Dylan Robinson VP for Judicial Board: Nate Faraci VP for Spirit: Mary Grace Antosek VPs for Social: Giovanna Duarte and Sophie Kowalski Exec Secretary: Zoe Simmons Secretary of Judicial Board: Livy Barrier Advisory Council: Lilly Hoots and Miguel Rabadan Ribeiro Congratulations to all of these duly elected Furies!

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Ron Saramya ’25 Wins $15,000 for Pathlight Device Ron Saramya ’25 and two friends created a device to help visually impaired people navigate using light. Pathlight, as it is called, features a visor that users wear like a headset.

The device utilizes LED lights and audio cues played through a mini computer.

The team presented the Pathlight prototype at two national competitions in November 2024. They were awarded a prize of $5,000 at the Lioncage Pitch Competition

TWO FCDS STUDENTS ATTEND N.C. GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL

Bella St. John

Charlotte Pascoe

Congratulations to seniors Bella St. John and Charlotte Pascoe, who attended Governor’s School this summer. Bella attended Governor’s School West for English and Charlotte attended Governor’s School East for math.

“Governor’s School is a highly competitive and prestigious program, and having both of our candidates selected is a testament to the preparation they’ve received at FCDS, and to Bella and Charlotte’s tenacity,” said FCDS Governor’s School advisor Carol Hsu. “Both students embody curiosity about all of their academic subjects and shine in the area for which they were selected.”

at Penn State Great Valley under the young entrepreneur category. The team went on to win a $10,000 grant at the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) Be More Grant Competition, a Shark Tank style competition at Georgia Tech.

Ron’s team will use the grant money from competitions to invest in marketing the device and continue building a better Pathlight prototype with more advanced AI. “We all agreed to keep working on it in college and we really think it’s a thing for the future,” Ron said. He is now majoring in biomedical engineering at Stanford University.

FCDS Alumna Wins National Merit Scholarship Congratulations to Ava Claire Scherer ’25 for being named a National Merit Scholarship winner!

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the winners of approximately 6,870 National Merit Scholarships from more than 16,000 distinguished finalists. Winners are awarded $2,500 in scholarships.

“This well-earned recognition reflects years of intentional effort and a deep commitment to her academic journey,” said Director of College Counseling Leah Hoffman.

“Congratulations to Ava Claire — we’re excited to see what she will accomplish at North Carolina State University over the next four years!”

TWO FCDS STUDENTS ACCEPTED TO NC HIGH SCHOOL HONORS CHORUS Congrats to Maddox Harrell and Bryson Miller for being accepted to the NC High School Honors Chorus! More than 800 students auditioned for only 160 seats in this prestigious choir.

Maddox Harrell (second tenor) is now ranked eleventh in the state, and Bryson Miller (first bass) is ranked thirteenth. Go Furies!

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Three FCDS Students Earn Chairs at Regional Orchestras Abigail Tan ’30 and Reese Battle ’29 won spots in the Junior Western Regional Orchestra, with Abigail playing in the honors orchestra and Reece winning first chair out of 26 violin students!

Charlotte Pascoe ’26 earned second chair in the cello section of the Western Regional Orchestra.

“They worked hard and represented FCDS beautifully,” said FCDS Orchestra Director Barbara Bell.

FCDS DEDICATES NORRIS BAKER ADMINISTRATIVE SUITE Last fall, more than 60 people gathered to dedicate the Norris Baker Administrative Suite in honor of 14-year Lower School Director Norris Baker.

Mr. Baker unveiled the plaque in his honor, which read: In honor of longtime Lower School director Norris Baker for his steadfast service and commitment to the FCDS community.

“Norris was a great Lower School Director,” said retired kindergarten teacher Dianne Baker. “He was great with all the kids and knew all their names; that’s what I loved about him. He took care of all of us.”

During his time as Lower School Director, Mr. Baker was known for ending every assembly with one phrase: “Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours.”

His spirit and dedication have changed countless lives and helped shape FCDS into the place it is today.

“Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours.”

FCDS Recognizes Student-Athletes at Annual Athletic Awards

Congratulations to the FCDS studentathletes who were recognized at the annual Athletics Awards Event.

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARDS: Boys’ Cross Country: John Templeton Girls’ Cross Country: Mia Fitzsimmons Field Hockey: Gracie Whicker E-Sports: Jacob Livengood Girls’ Golf: Ava Gutshall Girls’ Tennis: Zayla Smith Boys’ Soccer: Noah Montoya Girls’ Volleyball: Lexi Wright Boys’ Basketball: Q Williams Girls’ Basketball: Lila Kelly Cheer: Marianna Williams Girls’ Swimming: Anika Pawa Boys’ Swimming: Harris Breitling Wrestling: Luke Robinson Boys’ Track and Field: George Lawson Girls’ Track and Field: Audrey Cavanaugh Boys’ Lacrosse: Bryson Miller Girls’ Lacrosse: Gracie Whicker Boys’ Tennis: Harris Breitling Girls’ Soccer: Mary Grace Antosek Boys’ Golf: Griffin Huckabee FCDS MAJOR AWARDS: Margaret Venable/Ralph Nesbit Award for Outstanding Faculty Spirit: Kat Brown The Award for Outstanding Sportsmanship - Female: Jenna Patterson The Award for Outstanding Sportsmanship - Male: Sacha Geremski Jim Tobias Award for Excellence in Coaching: Marc Winbush The John Danforth Award for Outstanding Student Spirit: Jackson Spivey Most Outstanding Female Athlete: Lila Kelly Most Outstanding Male Athlete: George Lawson & John Templeton

Congratulations to all of our award winners!

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FCDS STUDENTS SHINE AT THE INVENTION CONVENTION FCDS third, fourth, and fifth graders created innovative inventions and shared them at Kaleideum’s annual Invention Convention in last March.

Two FCDS students even traveled to Michigan to compete at the National Competition in June!

THIRD GRADE:

Olivia Duggins, Elena Russell, and Juliet Slayton won second place with their invention, The Unexpected Clip.

FOURTH GRADE:

Jasmine Noureddine and Kate Fowler won first place with their Invention Adjustabottle and traveled to Michigan to compete nationally in June. Malcolm Gregory came in second place with the Dual Macro Desk and won the People’s Choice Award.

Lower School Science Specialist Cara Kusnic was thrilled that her students embraced this opportunity.

“Our FCDS students were amazing! I am incredibly proud of all of the participants!” she said.

Five FCDS Student-Athletes Sign College Commitments

Five members of the Class of 2025 signed National Letters of Intent to play their chosen sport in college.

Ricardo Filotas St. Olaf College – Soccer

Preston Howe Yale University – Golf

Gracie Whicker Rhodes College – Lacrosse

Noah Montoya Shenandoah University – Soccer

It is a great honor to be chosen as a scholarship athlete, and we are extremely proud of these talented and hard-working alumni!

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Olivia McNatt Haverford College – Lacrosse

BARRINEAU FAMILY GIFT Transforms Middle School Classrooms Elly (Yousefpour) Barrineau ’98 and Barry Barrineau donated more than $300,000 to FCDS to fund multiple initiatives, including modernizing the middle school classrooms this summer.

The gift allowed the school to innovate classrooms for what’s ahead, name the Barrineau Family Welcome Center, provide security enhancements, and even give back to the community at large by establishing a fund to provide free food and coffee to local law enforcement personnel at the Fury Café. The gift also included leadership support of the Forsyth Fund.

enforcement in a way that gives back to both the school and the officers who serve our community.”

Elly and Barry were inspired to give

by Elly’s experience at FCDS and by the impact the school is having on their sons, Vince and Cyrus. “The life skills and education I received at Forsyth profoundly demonstrated the immense value of a private school education. The experiences and lessons learned there have had a lasting impact on my personal and professional growth,” Elly said.

“Now that we are in a position to do so, we feel compelled to give back, passing on the positive impact and supporting our community.”

“We’re so grateful to Elly and Barry for this transformative gift,” said Interim Head of School Nathan Battle.

“Their generosity has impacted every area of the school, allowing us to update every Middle School classroom, make our school even safer, and deepen our meaningful partnership with local law

“Their generosity has impacted every area of the school.”

— Interim Head of School Nathan Battle Forsyth Country Day School

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MAPPING

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MEMORIES

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WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PLACES AT FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY, AND WHY DO YOU LOVE THEM? Fifteen students shared special FCDS memories and Bella St. John ’26 created a map to illustrate these memorable places.

THE SENIOR LOUNGE

“I loved hanging out in the senior lounge. It’s the perfect place to relax and catch up with friends between classes.

It became one of my favorite spots on campus to plan senior fun, count down the days to graduation, and enjoy our time together as a class.”

— Audrey Cavanaugh ’25

THE POND

“The pond is my favorite part of campus because the nature is relaxing when I need a break.”

— Paighton Outland ’26

SMITH FIELD

“The lacrosse field (Smith Field) is my favorite place because I play lacrosse.

We won the state championship and I got a goal and an assist. That’s definitely something I’m not going to forget.”

— Will Bean ’29

THE AUDITORIUM

“The theater program is so unique and inviting at FCDS. I was lucky to have the opportunity to be a part of both the drama and musical last year and it was such a special experience. Everyone involved is so dedicated and helpful.”

— Archer Parsley ’27

MR. ROBERT’S ROOM THE GARDEN

“The FCDS garden is my favorite place because I love working there, welcoming volunteers, and simply being part of something that grows and brings people together.”

— Melodi Yalcinkaya ’27

THE FURY CAFÉ

“The Fury Cafe is my favorite place where me and my friends go to get snacks before school. They have some good food there.”

— Noah Inman ’29

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After an illness last winter, all Ben Tucker ’27 wanted was a quite place to eat lunch. “I ended up in the chemistry room with Mr. Robert and started eating there,” he said. “ It became a place of peacefulness and respite for me, a place I could go to rest. Even now that I have recovered, I still feel this way.”

— Ben Tucker ’27

THE LIBRARY

“My favorite place is the middle school area of the library. It’s quiet and I like reading books.”

— Parker Truong ’31

THE CROSS-COUNTRY TRAIL

CHILDRESS ACTIVITIES CENTER

“The trail by the lake is my favorite place.

It’s really relaxing to be by a lake on a nature trail.”

— Ryan Denney ’31

“One of my favorite places at FCDS is the Childress Activities Center. There are records of each state championship the varsity teams have won. I love the CAC because it was the first gym that I saw in Winston-Salem. My dad [former Athletic Director Doug Esleeck] worked over there and my dad is important to me, so in a way, my dad is the CAC.” — Grier Esleeck ’34

THE AUDITORIUM

“Spring Fling, the middle school talent show, is SO nerve-wracking! Every year, getting on that auditorium stage to sing is like instant panic before I even open my mouth. But then the music starts, and when I finally sing the first words, something totally changes. Hearing everyone cheer makes all the stress disappear and the whole room feels supportive. It’s awesome when everyone sings along and claps! After I’m done, I always feel super proud that I actually did it, even though I was totally freaked out at first. The cheering and how happy everyone is totally makes it worth it.”

— Ragine Verene ’29

THE ROGER FOWLER ACTIVITY FIELD

“Activity time, what we call recess in Middle School, is a blast! It’s the perfect time to let loose and have fun after class.

You can always find a group playing basketball on the courts, or dive into a competitive game of gaga ball. The soccer field is usually buzzing with action, and if you’re up for it, there’s always beach volleyball. Four square is another popular choice, offering a quick and energetic game. If sports aren’t your thing, activity is also a great time to simply hang out with friends, chat, and catch up before heading back to class.”

— Bryson Long ’32

LIVENGOOD GYM

“The Livengood Gym is a special place to me and all of my friends. We love it because we have P.E. there, we have assemblies there, and we have State Fair there. P.E. is one of the special times in the gym. The Livengood is a very sacred place to all of us.”

— Anderson Barry ’34

THE POND

“My favorite place is the lake because it’s so beautiful. I like to sit down and look at it.”

— Asher Shields ’34

THE LOWER SCHOOL PLAYGROUND

“The playground is my favorite place - the top where the swings are and the bottom, too. I like when we have birthdays and eat popsicles and we don’t have to run laps.”

— Teagan McKimmie ’34

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FCDS presents PRESCHOOL “I think the preschool sets the foundation for presentation skills at FCDS,” said Director of Teaching & Learning Dr. Yolanda McClure.

“It starts as young as the 2s. Show and tell is the very beginning of it.”

These young learners start using collective presentation skills in the Transitional Kindergarten class, where they model and create animal habitats and showcase them for classmates and teachers. “They show off their habitats and invite other 4s to listen to their presentations,” Dr. McClure said.

“It starts as young as the 2s. Show and tell is the very beginning of it.”

— Dr. Yolanda McClure

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The ability to communicate with others and present ideas is essential for success in any endeavor. At Forsyth Country Day School, students are explicitly and intentionally taught presentation and public speaking skills from Preschool through Upper School to prepare them for what’s ahead.

“In Morning Meeting, we have to greet one another using eye contact and a ‘loud and proud’ speaking voice.”

— Director of the Lower School Ann Parke Muller

LOWER SCHOOL

“First they practice speaking with just a partner. Then they speak in front of a small group. Then they present to the whole class.”

— Assistant Director of the Lower School Alie Brinegar

In Lower School, each grade has a signature event that requires presentation and public speaking skills - from the kindergarten Polar Animal Showcase to the Fourth Grade North Carolina Festival - but skill development starts in Morning Meeting.

“In Morning Meeting, we have to greet one another using eye contact and a ‘loud and proud’ speaking voice,” said Director of the Lower School Ann Parke Muller. “We make it a part of their daily life. It has a side effect of preparing them to feel comfortable speaking to others, and it sends a signal that what they say is important. The implicit message is ‘we care about what you have to say’.”

Assistant Director of the Lower School Alie Brinegar agreed.

“Teachers are very intentional in how they build the children’s confidence,” she said. “First they practice speaking with just a partner.

Then they speak in front of a small group. Then they present to the whole class. We build their confidence and competence.”

Fourth grader Teagan McKimmie, who participated in Third Grade State Fair last year, enjoyed the experience. “We learned a lot,” she said.

“I thought, ‘What would students want to hear about?’, so I was ready to talk about Disney World.”

Her classmate Grier Esleeck agreed. “You have to know what you’re going to talk about,” she said. “If you want to seem professional, you can’t look at your board.” Instead, she had notes in her hand in case she needed help.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL “Presentation skills are huge for us,” said Director of the Middle School Robin Snow. “Almost all of our projects have some opportunity to present.”

In fifth grade, the process is very structured. “They fill out a presentation template and decide how to present. Will they use note cards? Slide notes? Even their student-led conferences begin with a form they fill out and with practice before they speak to their parents,” she said.

As they progress through Middle School, students have more opportunities to present and more choice in topics and in how they present the material.

In eighth grade, they’ve reached the pinnacle of Middle School public speaking: the TED Talk. Students choose a topic and decide how best to present their information. Freshman Will Bean’s eighth grade TED Talk posited that high school students should be able to profit from their NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) as college athletes do. “When I was doing research, I read a story about a kid who grew up in the middle of nowhere and was able to go to a Division I college and earn money through his NIL. I thought that was something I wanted to do.”

“Presentation and public speaking skills are important because no matter what you’re doing, you have to do public speaking throughout your life,” Will said. “I don’t consider myself good at public speaking, but the more you do it, the more comfortable you will get. I did well on my TED Talk because I was prepared and I had already done tons of presentations.”

Fellow freshman Noah Inman concurred. He chose to do his eighth grade TED Talk on mental health stigma. “I felt like I was prepared for my TED Talk. You can learn public speaking and it’s an important part of your life,” he said. “It’s something you need to learn. You have to learn not to be nervous.”

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“Presentation and public speaking skills are important because no matter what you’re doing, you have to do public speaking throughout your life.”

— Will Bean ’29

UPPER SCHOOL

“I’ve been able to dive deep into complex ideas at my own pace, with amazing support from teachers who really care. ” — Audrey Cavanaugh ’25

By the time students reach Upper School, public speaking and presentation skills have grown exponentially.

Presentations are expected in all humanities classes, and at Morning Meeting, students from the Student Government Association and other campus groups such as teams, clubs, and performance groups, make announcements and present.

Students also may serve as student ambassadors, pursue an independent study, which requires a semester deepdive into an area of interest capped with a 15-20 minute concluding presentation about what they learned, or, effective in fall 2025, take a new public speaking elective.

Kelso Harvey ’26 has served as an ambassador since freshman year. “As an FCDS Ambassador, I have gotten the opportunity to speak to many new families on campus,” she said. “This has given me the ability to feel more confident speaking in front of new people.”

Audrey Cavanaugh ’25 enjoyed her independent study on the viability of nuclear energy. “FCDS gave me the freedom to explore topics I’m genuinely curious about,” she said.

“I’ve been able to dive deep into complex ideas at my own pace, with amazing support from teachers who really care.

What’s even more meaningful is getting to share what I’ve learned with others, allowing each person to learn about one another’s passions.”

Interim Upper School Director Tamara Harrington acknowledged that public speaking can be a common fear even among adults. “But we’re showing them that you can be afraid and still do it, and that the more you do it, the less you’ll be afraid. No matter where they go in life, they need to present themselves professionally and we’re teaching them that,” she said.

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CLASS notes 1984

Graham Bennett’s first featurelength film, The Desiring, is currently available on AppleTV and Amazon Prime.

Bill Adams welcomed a new grandson, Lynnox Ray Adams, on May 14.

2004

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Dr. Ross Boyce is using lessons from fighting malaria in Uganda to tackle La Crosse Encephalitis in Appalachia, protecting vulnerable children through research, diagnostics, and local prevention efforts.

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Kristen Watson Peters welcomed a daughter, Sarah “Virginia” Watson, on July 25, 2024.

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2006 Samantha and Stuart Joyce welcomed Parker Benjamin Joyce on September 11, 2024.

Lindsay and William Hinkle welcomed a son, Winston “Win” Douglas Hinkle, on September 23, 2024.

Cameron and Kait Miles Thomas welcomed Griffin Taylor Thomas on September 23, 2024.

Jade and Ben Simon welcomed a daughter, Cecilia Marie Simon, on December 17.

Matt Young married Jacqueline Sewell on April 24.

Matthew Brookby married Kaitlyn Bazemore on December 28.

Surina Jindal’s directional debut, Title Fight, is available on Amazon Prime.

Ryan Anderson and Dr. Laurian Roediger welcomed a daughter, Emily Spencer Anderson.

Katie Janeway married Sam Christman on December 14.

Michelle and Sean McCashin welcomed Arthur “Harmon” McCashin and Olla “Millie” McCashin on January 23.

2005

Michael Brown married Leigh Claffey on November 2.

Courtney and Bobby Hoekstra welcomed a daughter, Marcella James Hoekstra, on November 2.

2007

Will Morten and Jessica Cartwright welcomed a daughter, Palmer Elizabeth Morten, on August 5, 2024.

Hannah Hellebush and William Hearty welcomed a son, Samuel Hypes Watson Hearty.

Nichole and Dreier Carr welcomed a son, James Revell Carr, on September 27, 2024.

Chris and Lindsay Hunt Zachodzski welcomed a daughter, Morgan “Millie” Letton Zachodzski, on February 6.

Allison and Carter Throneburg welcomed Caroline Carter Throneburg on December 26.

MacKenzie Mauzy and Scott Ratcliff welcomed Skye MacKenzie Ratliff on March 1.

Candace and Taylor Pierce welcomed Josephine Marie Pierce on May 9.

Sutton Miller and Moriah Rhyne Miller welcomed a daughter, Evelyn “Evie” Sutton Miller.

Hart Wagner officially welcomed Ralph Wagner, 11, into her family through adoption.

Caroline Rearden Hagood welcomed Benjamin “Adger” Hagood on August 17, 2024.

Mary Novak married David Zekan on September 21, 2024.

2009 Becca and Spencer Breeden welcomed Brooks Lee Breeden on July 3, 2024.

Ann Bennett Thomas Gilbert and her husband Ryan welcomed Audrey Jane Gilbert on April 16.

Natalie and Dan Marks welcomed Romy Leigh Marks on August 12, 2024.

2008 Courtney and Chanhee Han welcomed Lillian Kay Han on July 5, 2024.

Will and Hannah Hess Lackey welcomed Madelyn “Maddie” Grace Lackey on January 10.

Jamie Christ married Forrest Toms II.

Dustin and Lauren Coe Driver welcomed Lorelai Mae Driver on June 3.

Allison Thornton Peters and her husband Devin welcomed Beckett Stephen Peters on January 7.

Akiva (Todd) Nelson married Carly Margolis on August 25, 2024.

2010 Catherine Hanes married Holt Cody on July 29, 2024.

Kelly Clemens married Thomas Kincheloe on June 7, 2024.

Will Eversmann and Caitlin Stallworth Eversmann welcomed Franklin “Frank” Mark Eversmann on October 19.

Emilee and Alex Dillon welcomed Andrew Bradley Dillon on October 30.

Nick Sink married Devan Rees on November 16.

Michael Evans married Izze Cota on October 16.

Alicia and Michael Burton welcomed a son, Jonathan James Burton.

Margaret and John Hewell welcomed William Murray Hewell on April 26.

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2010 Chris and Raquel Chrysson Buckingham welcomed Mary Lysbeth Buckingham on May 16.

Jenna Canady married Taylor Jones on April 12.

Taylor McCuiston married Chelsae Keyes on May 31.

2011 Kaitlin and Robert DeLuca welcomed Eleanor Jane on December 19.

Ripe!, a film directed and written for the screen by Olivia Mitchell won the 2024 Tribeca Festival Award for Best Narrative Short.

Jake and Sydney Shaw Barosin welcomed Elizabeth “Betty” Weber Barosin.

Ross and Shelton Mauzy Stallworthy welcomed Elowyn Kimber Stallworthy on September 26, 2024.

Jake Simon married Sonia Xu on September 28, 2024.

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Elizabeth Lang married Branden Roarke on October 25.

Drew Rothrock married Ricci Pelland on October 5.

Jimbo and Kelsey Celender Brumley welcomed James “Jeb” Edward Brumley IV on November 6.

Kim Perkins married Addison Neese on October 20.

Graham Lombardi and Maegan Becker welcomed Miller Jade “MJ” Lombardi on February 6.

Allison and Brandon Chase welcomed Bo Johnson Chase on September 15, 2024.

Mary Lyle Townsend married Charles Spry on March 22, 2025.

Virgil Wilson married Baxley Zagaroli on October 26.

Elena Schreiner and Dean McKenzie welcomed Ella Margaret McKenzie and Cameron Brooke McKenzie on March 23.

Scott and Jenny Temas Wells welcomed Wesley Scott Wells on December 28.

2012 Nathan Sessions married Allie Yates on September 7, 2024.

Bailey White married Abby Markowitz on September 7, 2024.

Hailey Post married Keisei Sugahara on October 10.

Emily and Davis Westbrook welcomed Thomas “Tommy” Rollins Westbrook on March 23.

Brandy and Steven Haderer welcomed a daughter, Feyre Jean Haderer, on May 6.

Steph Orr welcomed Marlon Thomas Orr on April 15.

Thor Emilsson married Silvia Kucerova.

Will Pike married Talley Hodges on June 7.

2013 Jake Hutcherson married Priya Grover on November 9.

Tanner Beason signed with The New England Revolution.

Devon Winbush married Elissa Dawson on October 5.

Jet Lag: The Game featuring Adam Chase, won a Webby Award in the category of Video and Film - Reality and Unscripted.

Samantha and Avery Wood welcomed Josephine “Jo” Grace Wood.

Carrie Fulton married Chris Schrum on September 14, 2024.

Kent Griffith married Taryn Thompson on May 23.

Ena and Jordan Lew welcomed Kiyo Socorro Lew on September 28, 2024.

Jay Cavenaugh married Morgan Mikkola on May 31.

Chase Beason married Hannah Derrick on November 16.

Konner and Hannah Jung Pritchard welcomed Hazel Charlotte Pritchard on May 27.

Meredith Parman married Matt Palmer on May 3.

Jackie Kniejski married Justin Helou on April 26.

2016 Joel Schneider married Emma Hutchinson on July 5, 2024.

Sophie Van Zandt married Travis Sheets on August 10, 2024.

Samantha Lew married Colton Wright on August 31, 2024.

2015 Emmy Scott married Justin Hatmore on December 28.

2014

Jessica Keyes married Patrick Duffy on February 8.

Logan and Caroline Hubble Day welcomed James Alexander Day on January 28.

Liza Kate Wall married Trace Atkinson on July 6, 2024.

Tre Vaughn married Hannah Smith on May 17.

Peter Conrad married Jamison Owens on February 1.

Hannah Vrooman married Alex Curry on May 24.

Jeremy and Maddie Marceron Holland welcomed Grayson Hayes Holland on October 3.

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2016

Caroline McNeer married Sean Garrett on September 7, 2024.

Carson and Ashley Ickes Fick welcomed Garland Grace Fick on January 5.

Victoria Parker married Spencer Nowak-Miles on April 26.

Lucas Poppante married Rachel Berry on April 5.

2018 Emma and Josh Hewitt welcomed Maven Wren Hewitt.

Zoe Chamberlain married Stephen Friend on January 18.

Turner and Sarah Logie Edgar welcomed Sullivan “Sully” Kamp Edgar.

Scott Joy took the first-ever checkered flag at the new 10/10 course in Charlotte.

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Logan Welborn (known as LOGAN professionally) released her debut EP, Quarter Century Modern, on March 21.

2019 Sahar Sayess married Issa Zughbi on June 23, 2024.

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David Sánchez Valencia received an award at the NASA Exploration Science Forum for his Groundbreaking Lunar Research.

Will Swaim married Carter Smith on April 26.

Will Westbrook married Sarah Wilson on September 21.

Elizabeth Stockton married Judd Rollins on October 19.

2020

The Miami Marlins acquired RHP Will Schomberg.

2021 Garrison Hall married Madison Moore on July 12, 2024.

2022 Steven Insixiengmay swam for Laos in the 2024 Olympics.

Bianca Hervás Rodríguez and Spain’s 4x400 relay teams finished twelfth at the 2024 Olympics.

The Cleveland Browns claimed KJ Henry off of waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles

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in MEMORY Forsyth Country Day School expresses its deepest sympathy to the families of the following FCDS alumni, faculty, family, and friends. These listings include all information received by press time. If a friend or loved one is not included and you would like them to be remembered in our next issue, please email Tom Howell, Director of Alumni Relations, at tomhowell@fcds.org.

Alumni PARKER “PARKY” GENTRY ’78

MARKEY BATTLE ’17

Parky Gentry died on July 2, 2024 after a brief illness. She was 64.

After graduating from FCDS, Parky attend UNC-Chapel Hill, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and economics.

After graduation, she moved to New York City, where she made a career out of her love of guns and the outdoors at Harris Publications, which published numerous titles on guns and hunting.

Parky herself was profiled in Chicks with Guns by Lindsay McCrum for her involvement with a prestigious women’s sporting clays team.

Described as authentic, funny, fearless, down to earth, and full of life, Parky had a contagious laugh, an adventurous spirit, and treasured her friends. Parky is survived by her siblings Elizabeth Gentry St. John ’77, Catherine Madison Gentry, and Hugh Gentry.

Markey Battle ’17 passed away on Nov. 5, 2024. She was 26. More than 50 FCDS faculty, former faculty, alumni, and alumni parents attended a Celebration of Life Service in her memory on Nov. 12 at Reynolda Church.

Markey was an FCDS “lifer”, attending from kindergarten through graduation. She loved the stage and found her people in the FCDS theater community. She loved acting, singing, and dancing and appeared in many FCDS productions. Two memorable roles include Yente in Fiddler on the Roof and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors.

After graduating, Markey attended Liberty University, where she met her husband Andrew. She made many new friends and memories, venturing outside of her comfort zone to travel, learn new hobbies, and take powerful steps to grow on her journey with her mental health. She was a fierce advocate for those who struggle with trauma, encouraging them to get the proper help they need. Markey made sure that anyone she encountered knew how to better themselves mentally and spiritually.

Markey was a beautiful, vibrant, playful soul who brought joy, sparkle, and whimsy to every room she walked into. She adored Disney, coloring books, Bluey, swing sets, and her kittens, Everest and Pippin.

Markey is survived by her husband, Andrew Pickett; her mother, Linda Battle; her father, former FCDS Head of School Hank Battle; and her sister, Lindley Battle ’09, as well as many friends, family members, and loved ones.

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Faculty CRAIG ALLEN

Craig Carlisle Allen passed away on October 22, 2024 after a two-decade battle with sarcoidosis. He was 64.

Craig served as FCDS’s Director of College Counseling for two years as part of his four-decade career of teaching, advising, and coaching. He is remembered fondly by many former FCDS students whom he helped through the college counseling process.

Craig was a devoted husband to Lisa and a loving father to his children, Sean and Sarah, both of whom are former FCDS students.

PATTY HARRINGTON

Patty, a long-time FCDS Middle School teacher, passed away on January 10, 2025.

She was 76.

Patty joined the FCDS faculty in 1991 and served for 14 non-consecutive years.

Patty was known as a excellent math teacher and prized for her wickedly funny sense of humor. Mrs. Harrington could sometimes be found driving her beloved motorcycle to school.

Patty, with her husband Doug, truly lived life to the fullest, going on motorcycle road trips, following a passion for music (she played piano, harp, and handbells), and eagerly taking on new challenges. When she and Doug retired to Pensacola, where they had met while he was a naval aviator, they volunteered at the National Naval Aviation Museum and eventually volunteered for the Blue Angels flightline, where they helped others learn about the famous flight team.

Patty passed away at her home in Pensacola surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her husband Doug; her son, Doug; her daughter Kelly; five grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

CAROLYN MURPHY

Longtime FCDS Lower School administrative assistant Carolyn Murphy passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025.

She was 82.

Carolyn worked at FCDS for 30 years, retiring in 2014. “She was loved, appreciated, and respected by all of us!” said former Lower School Director Norris Baker. “Carolyn was incredible at her job and took care of teachers, families, and me. She was more than a right-hand person; Carolyn ran the Lower School office. My family loved her dearly and will love her always. She was the best!”

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, Carolyn is survived by Ray, her husband of 59 years, her children, four grandchildren, and one greatgrandson.

GALE HEDRICK SHELTON

Gale Hedrick Shelton passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024. She was 82.

Gale served on the FCDS Library Media team for 28 years, from 1980 to 2008.

During her time at FCDS, the Williams Library Discovery Center was planned and built. Jeanette M. Smith, former Director of Libraries at FCDS, remembers Gale fondly.

“Students and faculty loved Gale for her welcoming smile, loving demeanor and efficient, willing help. Our library team valued her ongoing enthusiasm, support, and friendship,” Mrs. Smith said. Gale was instrumental in helping to build a wonderful collection of library resources and helping the library team rethink expectations and goals for the library program. “I am among the many who loved her and carry memories of her in my heart.”

Gale is survived by a large and loving family including her children, Emily and John, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Alumni Parents, Grandparents, and Friends NICK CARROS

Nick Carros passed away on September 18, 2024. He was 87. Nick was the grandfather of John Jorizzo ’02, Michael Jorizzo ’09, Melina Jorizzo, Cole Carros ’12, and Ethan Carros ’15.

DEE ANN SMITH

Dee Ann Smith passed away on December 5, 2024. She was 70. Dee Ann was the mother of Liz Smith ’01 and Rachel Smith Fletcher ’06 and the grandmother of Mason Fletcher ’35.

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Commencement 2025 IN 2025, FCDS GRADUATED 84 WONDERFUL SENIORS.

Each of them made notable contributions to the school by sharing their gifts, talents, and daily presence with the school community. By tradition, FCDS gives five student awards and one faculty award at Commencement. Not by tradition, FCDS presented seven students with awards this year because three seniors tied for valedictorian.

Pattie Williams Stoltz Director’s Award KAI MAQUIVAR Laura Clay presents Kai Maquivar with the Pattie Williams Stoltz Director’s Award, which is presented annually to the senior who has exhibited marked academic improvement and whose actions reflect an appreciation of the ideals of freedom and responsibility in their personal growth as demonstrated in the distinguished work of Pattie Williams Stoltz.

Carolyn P. Spencer Faculty Award GRACIE WHICKER Gracie Whicker with John Kildahl. Gracie was awarded the Carolyn P. Spencer Faculty Award, which is given annually to that senior whose academic and personal excellence has best demonstrated a full appreciation of the opportunities offered by Forsyth Country Day School and whose actions reflect a love of learning, thirst for knowledge, and positive spirit as demonstrated in the distinguished work of the late Carolyn P. Spencer.

Hagerman Award ADDISON DAVIS Megan White with Addison Davis, winner of the Hagerman Award. The Hagerman Award is presented each year to the senior who best exemplifies the characteristics of citizenship and service to the school and community.

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Founders’ Award AMORY KELLY, ANIKA PAWA, and RON SARAMYA Interim Head of School Nathan Battle presents valedictorians Amory Kelly, Anika Pawa, and Ron Saramya with the Founders’ Award, which is presented annually to the senior or seniors with the highed weighted grade point average after completion of the senior year.

Jones Faculty Award JILL NEELY Nathan Battle with Jill Neely. Preschool teacher Jill Neely won this year’s Jones Faculty Award, which recognizes the teacher whose love, unending generosity, and commitment to others embodies the highest ideals of the teaching profession.

If Not You, Who? Award JENNA PATTERSON Megan White presents Jenna Patterson with the If Not You, Who? Award. One of our newer awards, the If Not You, Who? Award recognizes that senior who has made the most significant impact on a social cause, or causes, in Forsyth County, living out their mission and their personal “why” every day.

Presenting our 2025 “LIFERS”

Newly minted ALUMNI

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Congratulations Pavle Anicic Attending university in his home country of Serbia

Megan Coates University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Martin Fulp University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Sidney Baird Wake Forest University

Addison Davis North Carolina State University

Harris Breitling Wake Forest University

Jay Dunnagan North Carolina State University

Laura Gardner Savannah College of Art and Design

Devin Burke University of Richmond

Hunter Eckman University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Preston Cain Morehouse College Grace Campbell University of South Carolina Gray Cartwright University of North Carolina at Charlotte Audrey Cavanaugh North Carolina State University Stephen Chermak Davidson-Davie Community College Olivia Chrysson Appalachian State University

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Grant Faraci University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Coleman Files Wake Forest University Nicole Filotas University of North Carolina at Charlotte Ricardo Filotas St. Olaf College Nathan Foncilus Greensboro College

Sacha Geremski Temple University Ava Gutshall North Carolina State University Gabriel Hammon Wake Forest University Logan Hammon Wake Forest University Victorya Hattley Temple University Anna Hollan University of South Carolina Preston Howe Yale University James Hsu North Carolina State University Brody Katopes University of South Carolina

Callie Jo Keener Xavier University Amory Kelly University of Virginia River Koontz Penn State University Sofia Lahargou Appalachian State University Jacob Leonard Berklee College of Music Lucas Liner University of North Carolina at Greensboro Grayson Linville Cape Fear Community College Davis Lynch High Point University Anna Merritt Madden North Carolina State University Kai Maquivar Concordia University Allen Massey North Carolina State University

to the Class of 2025 Ethan McCann North Carolina State University Olivia McNatt Haverford College Noah Montoya Shenandoah University Riely Myers The University of Alabama Addison Nicks North Carolina State University Mariam Noureddine University of North Carolina at Charlotte Angelina Paparoupas Southern Methodist University Jenna Patterson Wake Forest University Anika Pawa University of Pennsylvania Wyatt Pearce The University of Tennessee Patrick Perrott High Point University

Elena Perumpillichira University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Mary Scott Savannah College of Art and Design

Gabby Petronzio Furman University

Sam Secunde Stevens Institute of Technology

Katie Pike-Werle Wake Forest University

Mac Semans Furman University

Cristina Pinnow University of Georgia

Sophie Shih Elon University

Jack Wall University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Katelyn Reed University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Josine Sindram Georgetown University

Gracie Whicker Rhodes College

Perry Skorich Appalachian State University

Aiden Wiese Appalachian State University

Brock Slater Beginning Professional Career

Jake Winslow Wake Forest University

Hasting Runnels The University of Alabama

Elan Smith University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Addison Winter Wake Forest University

Ron Saramya Stanford University

Jackson Spivey North Carolina State University

Ava Claire Scherer North Carolina State University

Christopher Stark North Carolina State University

Jaz Zoubek University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Amare Stewart High Point University

Jack Zvolensky North Carolina State University

Jeannie Reed Wake Forest University Luke Robinson Appalachian State University

Yutonia Tang Union College Abigail Thompson Appalachian State University Luke Tisdale University of Virginia

Lexi Wright North Carolina State University

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