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COMMENCEMENT AWARDS

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Lifelong Learning Award

Given to the senior who best embodies the Woodlawn mission. Based on performance throughout Woodlawn upper school career. Chosen by Head of School with input from Upper School faculty.

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RJ Klein '22

RJ Klein '22

AP Scholar with Honor
Lifelong Learning Award
Male Athlete of the Year
Summa Cum Laude

RJ Klein '22

Syedgull Noorali '21

Syedgull Noorali '21

Lifelong Learning Award

Syedgull Noorali '21

Al Wills '20

Al Wills '20

Lifelong Learning Award

Al Wills '20

Morgan Klein '19

Morgan Klein '19

UNC Chapel Hill '23
Achievement in the Sciences
AP Scholar with Distinction
Lifelong Learning Award
National Merit Commended Scholar
Summa Cum Laude

Morgan Klein '19

UNC Chapel Hill ’23

Emmy Belloni '19

Emmy Belloni '19

Carleton College '23
Achievement in the Humanities
AP Scholar with Distinction
Creative Arts Award
Lifelong Learning Award
Summa Cum Laude

Emmy Belloni '19

Carleton College ’23

Zoe Milburn '18

Zoe Milburn '18

Rollins College '22
Achievement in the Sciences
AP Scholar with Distinction
Lifelong Learning Award
Summa Cum Laude

Zoe Milburn '18

Rollins College ’22

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Trailblazer Award

Given to a senior who is a leader in word and in action, who lives with integrity and honor, and who consistently inspires and/or supports his or her fellow students. Nominated by Upper School students and chosen by a faculty committee based on those nominations. Based on performance throughout Woodlawn’s Upper School career.

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Finn Daly '22

Finn Daly '22

Achievement in the Humanities
AP Scholar with Distinction
Summa Cum Laude
Trailblazer Award

Finn Daly '22

Isabel Robeano '22

Isabel Robeano '22

Magna Cum Laude
Trailblazer Award

Isabel Robeano '22

Joey Carol '21

Joey Carol '21

Achievement in the Sciences
AP Scholar with Distinction
National Merit Commended Scholar
Summa Cum Laude
Trailblazer Award

Joey Carol '21

Michael Shepherd '20

Michael Shepherd '20

Trailblazer Award

Published August 2015

Michael Shepherd remembers the day he first experienced Woodlawn School. He had visited as a third grade student considering application for the following year. "Right away I saw how fun the classes were, and that they were learning high-level stuff," he recalls. "They were doing division -- and we weren't doing that in my old school." He knew right then, he says, that he wanted to attend Woodlawn. Since then, he has had a great experience. "I like the teachers a lot," he explains. "I like the projects, and I like the field trips. I always want to get to school early when we're having a field trip!" Some of his favorite memories over the years include a day trip to the Biltmore House, and overnight field trips to Atlanta and Camp Tekoa. He is grateful for the friends he has made at Woodlawn, "and the best part is, there's all types of people at Woodlawn. Some are outgoing, some are not -- but they're still cool -- and some are cool but they can still get down to business when it comes to schoolwork. You can be friends with everyone." Michael's sister Micah, one year younger than he, commutes with him every morning and evening to and from their Charlotte home. "Sometimes it can take 45 minutes," Michael says, "but it's worth it."

Michael is currently a senior at Woodlawn.

Michael Shepherd '20

Jack Hager '19

Jack Hager '19

Duke University '23
AP Scholar with Honor
National Merit Commended Scholar
Summa Cum Laude
Trailblazer Award

Published June 2018

I’m Jack Hager, and I am a senior here at Woodlawn! I came here in third grade alongside my older brother, David, and we immediately fell in love with the school. Over the past ten years, I have been able to watch Woodlawn grow into the incredibly special place that it is today. Woodlawn offers an experience unlike any other school, and I can honestly say that it has shaped me into the person I am today.

In the classroom, the small size of Woodlawn truly shines. Students are able to establish meaningful relationships with faculty, which fosters a supportive and familial environment. I never hesitate to ask a question or attempt a challenging problem, because I know that both my teacher and my classmates always have my back. Without this setting, I doubt I would be nearly as eager to learn as I have been here. Now, as a senior, I feel prepared to go off to college and speak up, a valuable skill that I owe to Woodlawn.

Outside of the classroom, the sky's the limit for what a student can do here. During my time at Woodlawn, I have had the opportunity to explore several of my interests and blaze my own trail. One great example of this came during the winter of my sophomore year, when a couple friends and I wanted to run indoor track. Due to the rules of our conference, Woodlawn is not allowed to have an indoor track team associated with the school. Despite this unfortunate rule, my friends and I were able to establish a club team which allowed us to compete. Since its establishment, our club has run each winter, and it’s just one example of how the opportunities at Woodlawn are endless. I am extremely grateful for the role that Woodlawn has played in my life, and I would encourage anybody with the opportunity to attend this school to take it.

Jack is currently a freshman at Duke University.

Jack Hager '19

Duke University ’23

Will Hedrick '18

Will Hedrick '18

Trailblazer Award

Published January 2021

My name is Will Hedrick. I am the Founder & CEO of Speek and a Junior studying Entrepreneurship and Social Media Marketing at High Point University. I graduated from Woodlawn in 2018 after having spent 11 years there. While 11 years might sound like a lengthy amount of time, it sure did fly by quickly. I am grateful for various things, but Woodlawn’s ability to shape me into who I am today is what I am most thankful for. Woodlawn grew right alongside me for all of those years. In second grade, I was taking my math class in Stinson. When I graduated, I was finishing the 100m dash across our brand new track facility. The growth from both of us seemed so small at the time. When looking back, the evolution is outstanding.

Having been separated from the school for almost three years, it may be difficult to see how it has affected the creation of Speek; however, the impression is larger than I expected. Many months ago, when I knew that I wanted to start my real estate brokerage, there was never a second thought as to whether I could or could not. My view was primarily due to my entrepreneurial past – which started as a senior project at Woodlawn. Capstone is a year-long investigative project based around a question the senior develops. Mine was “What Creates a Successful Entrepreneur?”. After a few weeks of research, there was one common theme that stuck out to me, the ability to start. Realizing that starting is what set the successful apart from the rest, I decided to give it a shot. A few months later, I started my first company with my brother, Drew Hedrick (’16). Hedrick Custom Designs was a custom furniture business surrounding the themes of rustic and live edge furniture. We even created a few installments around campus you use today. I used all of the experience from Hedrick Custom Designs to weed out 2.5 years of mistakes. This irreplaceable experience helped me profoundly with the launch and creation of Speek.

Will Hedrick '18

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Achievement in the Sciences

Given to a junior who has excelled in the areas of math and science. Based on performance throughout Woodlawn upper school career. Chosen by math/science Upper School teachers.

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Quentin Miller '23

Quentin Miller '23

Achievement in the Sciences

Quentin Miller '23

Joey Carol '21

Joey Carol '21

Achievement in the Sciences
AP Scholar with Distinction
National Merit Commended Scholar
Summa Cum Laude
Trailblazer Award

Joey Carol '21

Gabe Miller '20

Gabe Miller '20

Achievement in the Sciences
AP Scholar with Distinction
Magna Cum Laude

Gabe Miller '20

Morgan Klein '19

Morgan Klein '19

UNC Chapel Hill '23
Achievement in the Sciences
AP Scholar with Distinction
Lifelong Learning Award
National Merit Commended Scholar
Summa Cum Laude

Morgan Klein '19

UNC Chapel Hill ’23

Zoe Milburn '18

Zoe Milburn '18

Rollins College '22
Achievement in the Sciences
AP Scholar with Distinction
Lifelong Learning Award
Summa Cum Laude

Zoe Milburn '18

Rollins College ’22

Zachery Lorch '17

Zachery Lorch '17

US Air Force Academy '21
Achievement in the Sciences
AP Scholar with Honor
Magna Cum Laude
Male Athlete of the Year

 

I’ve been swimming since I was in the first grade, so it only felt natural that I should try to convince four of my Woodlawn friends to start the first-ever Woodlawn varsity swim team. And so we did. Despite my years of competitive swimming, I’d never actually led a team. But Coach Jackie tossed me my brand new Woodlawn swim cap and said, “you’re going to be the captain.” I can still remember clearly thinking, “Man, I’m so glad to be wearing this green swim cap emblazoned with the bold white “W”.” That was then. Fast forward two years: we have 15 members swimming on our “tiny” but mighty team and just last year we ranked first of all 1A schools in swimming.It makes you wonder how we did it — how did we grow this team and how did we become the best swim team of 1A schools? Was it skill? I believe it to be something else entirely. Students who go to Woodlawn understand something I like to call “coachability”. It’s the ability to be corrected, learn from mistakes, and always be ready to try something different. And this carries into the classroom as well. The student-teacher relationship here is unmatched. It’s not atypical to hear conversations between student and teacher during our lunch hour about the African water crisis or how to create a black hole that won’t de-atomize the Earth. Woodlawn gives every student freedoms, responsibilities, and trust. And this allows us to grow and affect those around us.This year, along with two of my classmates, we’re building the Woodlawn Outdoors Education Program (WOE). With supervision from Mr. Van Amburgh, we are constructing a low ropes course program for the school along with an entire curriculum for an outdoor training experience. I could never have dreamed of doing something like this anywhere else.This is my last year at Woodlawn. I’m looking for ways to make an impact—whether it be the ropes course, a Ga-Ga pit (we built one of those my sophomore year), or contributing to our swim team’s accolades. Woodlawn has given me a drive to be the best I can be. It’s truly different from anywhere else. The people here are here to help you be the best you can be.

Zach is currently a junior at the US Air Force Academy.

 

Zachery Lorch '17

US Air Force Academy ’21

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Achievement in the Humanities

Given to a junior who has excelled in the areas of English, Spanish, and history. Based on performance throughout Woodlawn’s Upper School career. Chosen by English/Spanish/History Upper School teachers.

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Adina Jacobson '23

Adina Jacobson '23

Achievement in the Humanities
AP Scholar with Honor
Female Athlete of the Year

Adina Jacobson '23

Finn Daly '22

Finn Daly '22

Achievement in the Humanities
AP Scholar with Distinction
Summa Cum Laude
Trailblazer Award

Finn Daly '22

MacKenna Hanson '21

MacKenna Hanson '21

Achievement in the Humanities
AP Scholar with Distinction
Magna Cum Laude

MacKenna Hanson '21

Crandall King '21

Crandall King '21

Achievement in the Humanities
Magna Cum Laude

Crandall King '21

Angel Freeman '20

Angel Freeman '20

Achievement in the Humanities

Angel Freeman '20

Emmy Belloni '19

Emmy Belloni '19

Carleton College '23
Achievement in the Humanities
AP Scholar with Distinction
Creative Arts Award
Lifelong Learning Award
Summa Cum Laude

Emmy Belloni '19

Carleton College ’23

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Female Athlete of the Year

Given to the female Upper School student who has most impacted Woodlawn’s athletic programs and who embodies the Woodlawn ideals of commitment, hard work, sportsmanship, and team and school pride. Based on performance over the current year. Chosen by Athletic Director.

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Adina Jacobson '23

Adina Jacobson '23

Achievement in the Humanities
AP Scholar with Honor
Female Athlete of the Year

Adina Jacobson '23

Molly Cummings '22

Molly Cummings '22

Female Athlete of the Year
Magna Cum Laude

Molly Cummings '22

Ally Fleming '19

Ally Fleming '19

University of Georgia '23
AP Scholar
Cum Laude
Female Athlete of the Year

Ally Fleming '19

University of Georgia ’23

Alsu Johnson '19

Alsu Johnson '19

Female Athlete of the Year

Alsu Johnson '19

Claire Stutzman '17

Claire Stutzman '17

Vassar College '21
Female Athlete of the Year
Magna Cum Laude
National AP Scholar
National Merit Semifinalist
Summa Cum Laude

Claire Stutzman '17

Vassar College ’21

Bella Jacoby '16

Bella Jacoby '16

Dartmouth College '20 Earth Science and Studio Art
Achievement in the Sciences
Female Athlete of the Year
Magna Cum Laude
National AP Scholar
National Merit Finalist

Bella Jacoby '16

Dartmouth College ’20
Earth Science and Studio Art

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Male Athlete of the Year

Given to the male Upper School student who has most impacted Woodlawn’s athletic programs and who embodies the Woodlawn ideals of commitment, hard work, sportsmanship, and team and school pride. Based on performance over the current year. Chosen by Athletic Director.

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RJ Klein '22

RJ Klein '22

AP Scholar with Honor
Lifelong Learning Award
Male Athlete of the Year
Summa Cum Laude

RJ Klein '22

Jackson McGeough '21

Jackson McGeough '21

Male Athlete of the Year

Jackson McGeough '21

Jesse Jacobson '20

Jesse Jacobson '20

Male Athlete of the Year

Jesse Jacobson '20

Wes Neal '19

Wes Neal '19

Male Athlete of the Year

Wes Neal '19

Tripp Berini '18

Tripp Berini '18

Male Athlete of the Year

Tripp Berini '18

Zachery Lorch '17

Zachery Lorch '17

US Air Force Academy '21
Achievement in the Sciences
AP Scholar with Honor
Magna Cum Laude
Male Athlete of the Year

 

I’ve been swimming since I was in the first grade, so it only felt natural that I should try to convince four of my Woodlawn friends to start the first-ever Woodlawn varsity swim team. And so we did. Despite my years of competitive swimming, I’d never actually led a team. But Coach Jackie tossed me my brand new Woodlawn swim cap and said, “you’re going to be the captain.” I can still remember clearly thinking, “Man, I’m so glad to be wearing this green swim cap emblazoned with the bold white “W”.” That was then. Fast forward two years: we have 15 members swimming on our “tiny” but mighty team and just last year we ranked first of all 1A schools in swimming.It makes you wonder how we did it — how did we grow this team and how did we become the best swim team of 1A schools? Was it skill? I believe it to be something else entirely. Students who go to Woodlawn understand something I like to call “coachability”. It’s the ability to be corrected, learn from mistakes, and always be ready to try something different. And this carries into the classroom as well. The student-teacher relationship here is unmatched. It’s not atypical to hear conversations between student and teacher during our lunch hour about the African water crisis or how to create a black hole that won’t de-atomize the Earth. Woodlawn gives every student freedoms, responsibilities, and trust. And this allows us to grow and affect those around us.This year, along with two of my classmates, we’re building the Woodlawn Outdoors Education Program (WOE). With supervision from Mr. Van Amburgh, we are constructing a low ropes course program for the school along with an entire curriculum for an outdoor training experience. I could never have dreamed of doing something like this anywhere else.This is my last year at Woodlawn. I’m looking for ways to make an impact—whether it be the ropes course, a Ga-Ga pit (we built one of those my sophomore year), or contributing to our swim team’s accolades. Woodlawn has given me a drive to be the best I can be. It’s truly different from anywhere else. The people here are here to help you be the best you can be.

Zach is currently a junior at the US Air Force Academy.

 

Zachery Lorch '17

US Air Force Academy ’21

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Service Learning Award

Given to the Upper School student who demonstrated the greatest passion for learning about a service issue and a commitment to serving the community/ies impacted by the issue. Based on performance over the current year. Chosen by Upper School service teachers.

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Violet Ruiz '25

Violet Ruiz '25

Service Learning Award

Violet Ruiz '25

Andrew Sneed '21

Andrew Sneed '21

AP Scholar with Distinction
Magna Cum Laude
Service Learning Award

Andrew Sneed '21

Arielle Trovato '21

Arielle Trovato '21

Cum Laude
Service Learning Award

Arielle Trovato '21

Kasey Price '19

Kasey Price '19

UNC Chapel Hill '23
AP Scholar
Cum Laude
Service Learning Award

Kasey Price '19

UNC Chapel Hill ’23

JT Faccone '19

JT Faccone '19

Virginia Tech '23
Cum Laude
Service Learning Award

JT Faccone '19

Virginia Tech ’23

Amelia Woodall '17

Amelia Woodall '17

UNC Chapel Hill '21
AP Scholar with Distinction
Magna Cum Laude
Service Learning Award

Published January 2016

I'm sitting in a 9th grade biology class when suddenly a senior from the AP biology class runs into the classroom and interrupts our lesson.

“We have a problem,” she says. And just like that, our entire class rushes outside to see a staged murder.

The ninth-grade students are learning about DNA forensics, and the AP biology class wants to help us with a lab. The AP students, much like the rest of Woodlawn’s students, are creative and engaged learners. They take the lesson into their hands and guide us. We complete the lab by interviewing “witnesses,” as well as collecting and testing DNA samples, just as a real forensic scientist would.

Academic adventures like this make the Woodlawn School experience unique.

This is my sixth year attending Woodlawn. I’ve experienced more hands-on learning than I could’ve expected. The academics at Woodlawn School challenge the learner beyond just mastering the materials. The teachers here work hard to connect their classes to other classes and to events in the real world.

I’m a junior now, and I’m researching colleges. I’m thinking about studying ecology or environmental biology. This being said, understanding, as well as being in nature, will help me tremendously in preparing for this path. Nature and the outdoors are large parts of Woodlawn’s philosophy, and that’s one of the many reasons why Woodlawn is such a good fit for me. The various ecosystems on Woodlawn’s campus allow teachers to take their classes down to the wetlands or up to the gardens for hands-on learning experiences.

We occasionally have class, like Spanish, outside on the patio. One time, we were learning about informal tú commands, and our Profe made us play “Simón Dice,” the Spanish version of “Simon Says.” She taught us how to form the commands, then we participated in an activity that required us to think while having fun.

I’ve had the opportunity to engage in many extracurricular activities. This is my fifth year playing for Woodlawn’s volleyball team and will be my second year running track for the upper school. I began playing volleyball in seventh grade at Woodlawn. My coaches taught me the fundamentals of the sport, all while encouraging fair play and sportsmanship. During my sophomore volleyball season, we played one entire game only speaking in Spanish, and we won! It challenged us to use some vocabulary we learned in the classroom and to actually speak the language. The athletics and extracurriculars at Woodlawn are more examples of where learning takes place outside of the classroom.

A gym or track may not be the most conventional classroom, but what I’ve learned from all the different sports teams, clubs, and groups has helped me become a contributing member of society. Woodlawn is a friendly environment, and the determination of the teachers will help you achieve your goals. Challenging yourself outside of the classroom helps you learn who you are.

One thing that concerned me initially was the size of Woodlawn’s student body. Yes, Woodlawn is a very small school, but to me, that’s one of its best features. The current junior class has 17 students. I’ve gone to school with many of them my entire time at Woodlawn. I’ve never bonded more with any group of people in my whole life. They’re like my second family.

The teachers at Woodlawn strongly encourage students from all grades to mix. Students participate in events that range from a game of Quidditch to a round of trivia. These events promote a close-knit community.

Woodlawn’s student body is one of the most friendly, diverse, and accepting groups of people that I know. I’m very lucky to go to school where this much interaction takes place, inside and outside of the classroom.

Amelia is currently a junior at UNC Chapel Hill.

Amelia Woodall '17

UNC Chapel Hill ’21

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Creative Arts Award

Given to the Upper School student who has most impacted Woodlawn’s visual and/or performing arts programs and who embodies Woodlawn’s ideas of commitment, creativity, leadership, and initiative.

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Violet Ruiz '25

Violet Ruiz '25

Service Learning Award

Violet Ruiz '25

Andrew Sneed '21

Andrew Sneed '21

AP Scholar with Distinction
Magna Cum Laude
Service Learning Award

Andrew Sneed '21

Arielle Trovato '21

Arielle Trovato '21

Cum Laude
Service Learning Award

Arielle Trovato '21

Kasey Price '19

Kasey Price '19

UNC Chapel Hill '23
AP Scholar
Cum Laude
Service Learning Award

Kasey Price '19

UNC Chapel Hill ’23

JT Faccone '19

JT Faccone '19

Virginia Tech '23
Cum Laude
Service Learning Award

JT Faccone '19

Virginia Tech ’23

Amelia Woodall '17

Amelia Woodall '17

UNC Chapel Hill '21
AP Scholar with Distinction
Magna Cum Laude
Service Learning Award

Published January 2016

I'm sitting in a 9th grade biology class when suddenly a senior from the AP biology class runs into the classroom and interrupts our lesson.

“We have a problem,” she says. And just like that, our entire class rushes outside to see a staged murder.

The ninth-grade students are learning about DNA forensics, and the AP biology class wants to help us with a lab. The AP students, much like the rest of Woodlawn’s students, are creative and engaged learners. They take the lesson into their hands and guide us. We complete the lab by interviewing “witnesses,” as well as collecting and testing DNA samples, just as a real forensic scientist would.

Academic adventures like this make the Woodlawn School experience unique.

This is my sixth year attending Woodlawn. I’ve experienced more hands-on learning than I could’ve expected. The academics at Woodlawn School challenge the learner beyond just mastering the materials. The teachers here work hard to connect their classes to other classes and to events in the real world.

I’m a junior now, and I’m researching colleges. I’m thinking about studying ecology or environmental biology. This being said, understanding, as well as being in nature, will help me tremendously in preparing for this path. Nature and the outdoors are large parts of Woodlawn’s philosophy, and that’s one of the many reasons why Woodlawn is such a good fit for me. The various ecosystems on Woodlawn’s campus allow teachers to take their classes down to the wetlands or up to the gardens for hands-on learning experiences.

We occasionally have class, like Spanish, outside on the patio. One time, we were learning about informal tú commands, and our Profe made us play “Simón Dice,” the Spanish version of “Simon Says.” She taught us how to form the commands, then we participated in an activity that required us to think while having fun.

I’ve had the opportunity to engage in many extracurricular activities. This is my fifth year playing for Woodlawn’s volleyball team and will be my second year running track for the upper school. I began playing volleyball in seventh grade at Woodlawn. My coaches taught me the fundamentals of the sport, all while encouraging fair play and sportsmanship. During my sophomore volleyball season, we played one entire game only speaking in Spanish, and we won! It challenged us to use some vocabulary we learned in the classroom and to actually speak the language. The athletics and extracurriculars at Woodlawn are more examples of where learning takes place outside of the classroom.

A gym or track may not be the most conventional classroom, but what I’ve learned from all the different sports teams, clubs, and groups has helped me become a contributing member of society. Woodlawn is a friendly environment, and the determination of the teachers will help you achieve your goals. Challenging yourself outside of the classroom helps you learn who you are.

One thing that concerned me initially was the size of Woodlawn’s student body. Yes, Woodlawn is a very small school, but to me, that’s one of its best features. The current junior class has 17 students. I’ve gone to school with many of them my entire time at Woodlawn. I’ve never bonded more with any group of people in my whole life. They’re like my second family.

The teachers at Woodlawn strongly encourage students from all grades to mix. Students participate in events that range from a game of Quidditch to a round of trivia. These events promote a close-knit community.

Woodlawn’s student body is one of the most friendly, diverse, and accepting groups of people that I know. I’m very lucky to go to school where this much interaction takes place, inside and outside of the classroom.

Amelia is currently a junior at UNC Chapel Hill.

Amelia Woodall '17

UNC Chapel Hill ’21

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Woodlawn is a private school providing a project based learning curriculum for early explorers preschool, lower, middle, and upper school academics. Our historic 61-acre campus is located just north of Charlotte, NC in beautiful Mooresville, and within driving distance of Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville, North Mecklenburg, and Concord.

Woodlawn School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, or national, ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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