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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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Sawyer Bowman '11

Sawyer Bowman '11

Bowdoin College '15 BA in Computer Science and Spanish, Minor in Chemistry
Lifelong Learning Award
Male Athlete of the Year
National AP Scholar
National Merit Commended Scholar
Summa Cum Laude

Senior Software Engineer II at Instacart, San Francisco, CA

Sawyer Bowman '11

Bowdoin College ’15
BA in Computer Science and Spanish, Minor in Chemistry

Senior Software Engineer II at Instacart, San Francisco, CA

Terin Patel-Wilson '11

Terin Patel-Wilson '11

Yale University '15 - BS in Computer Science Yale University School of Law
Achievement in the Sciences
Lifelong Learning Award
National Achievement Scholarship
National AP Scholar
National Merit Commended Scholar
Summa Cum Laude

Software Engineer at Google, Mountain View, CA

Terin Patel-Wilson '11

Yale University ’15 – BS in Computer Science

Yale University School of Law

Software Engineer at Google, Mountain View, CA

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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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Cassidy Coutinho '12

Cassidy Coutinho '12

Belmont Abbey College '16 BA in Psychology
AP Scholar with Distinction
Female Athlete of the Year
Magna Cum Laude
Trailblazer Award

Health Insurance Broker, Willis Towers Watson

Cassidy Coutinho '12

Belmont Abbey College ’16

BA in Psychology

Health Insurance Broker, Willis Towers Watson

Sayre Weir '11

Sayre Weir '11

Middlebury College '15 - BA in Latin American Studies Middlebury-Monterey - MA in International Education Management
Achievement in the Humanities
AP Scholar with Distinction
National Merit Commended Scholar
Summa Cum Laude
Trailblazer Award

Assistant Director of International Student Life at The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Sayre Weir '11

Middlebury College ’15 – BA in Latin American Studies
Middlebury-Monterey – MA in International Education Management

Assistant Director of International Student Life at The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Kathleen Elkins '10

Kathleen Elkins '10

Williams College '14 BA in Spanish
AP Scholar with Distinction
Summa Cum Laude
Trailblazer Award

Senior Reporter at CNBC

Published October 2018

I graduated from Woodlawn in 2010 with one other classmate. Yes, you read that correctly - there were just two of us. (photo above, 2010)

We were the first graduating class and a bit of an experiment. Woodlawn essentially built new curriculums for us as we progressed through 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. The school took a chance on us - and we, in a way, took a chance on it - and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Here are a few reasons why:

  1. You can’t beat the academics. As a student at Woodlawn, I always had a feeling that the school work was tough: We were held to a very high standard and expected to be prepared, thorough and analytical in whatever assignment we were working on.But it wasn’t until I went to college at one of the most competitive liberal arts schools in the nation when I truly appreciated Woodlawn’s academic rigor. Woodlawn not only helped me get into Williams College, but it prepared me for the fast-paced and challenging academic setting I would face during my four years at Williams.
  2. I genuinely loved going to school every day. I am an anomaly among my college friends in that I actually enjoyed high school. Woodlawn was a place that I wanted to go to every day. That’s a testament to the teachers, who care about the students and find ways to make learning fun, and to the students, who not only are your closest friends, but those who push you to be the best person you can be.
  3. I am a strong, independent woman and comfortable in my own skin because of Woodlawn. While I didn’t fully realize it as a high schooler, Woodlawn was teaching me so much more than how to solve for “x” and analyze Dickinson: Woodlawn taught me how to treat and better serve my community, how to speak up and find my voice, and perhaps most impactful to me, how to be comfortable in my own skin.

At Woodlawn, you’re encouraged to be yourself. At Woodlawn, being different and unique is actually cool. And growing up in that type of environment instilled in me a level of confidence that has been crucial to my success beyond the classroom. Woodlawn shaped who I am today: a confident woman living independently in New York City and pursuing a career I feel passionately about.

Kathleen is currently a reporter for CNBC in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from Williams College in 2014 with a BA in Spanish and three Division III National Tennis Team Titles.

Kathleen Elkins '10

Williams College ’14
BA in Spanish

Senior Reporter at CNBC

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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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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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Sayre Weir '11

Sayre Weir '11

Middlebury College '15 - BA in Latin American Studies Middlebury-Monterey - MA in International Education Management
Achievement in the Humanities
AP Scholar with Distinction
National Merit Commended Scholar
Summa Cum Laude
Trailblazer Award

Assistant Director of International Student Life at The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Sayre Weir '11

Middlebury College ’15 – BA in Latin American Studies
Middlebury-Monterey – MA in International Education Management

Assistant Director of International Student Life at The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

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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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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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Darius Knott '11

Darius Knott '11

Lenoir Rhyne University '15 BS in Information Technology
AP Scholar
Male Athlete of the Year

Solutions Consultant at Prophecy International, Atlanta, GA

Darius Knott '11

Lenoir Rhyne University ’15
BS in Information Technology

Solutions Consultant at Prophecy International, Atlanta, GA

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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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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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135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville, NC 28115
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Woodlawn School is an accredited private school providing a project-based learning curriculum for Pre-K – 12 grade 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. 

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ANNOUNCEMENT:
INCLEMENT WEATHER

Due to inclement weather predicted to impact our community, we will move to virtual classes for all Woodlawn students, Pre-K through 12th grade, tomorrow, January 9. In addition, all athletic practices and events are postponed.

Please check your email for detailed instructions from teachers, and Woodlawn administration.

Year-End Giving by 12/31/23

Thank you for considering Woodlawn School in your year-end giving. Below are multiple giving options

 

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For questions, please contact Kari McCormick, Director of Development + Community Engagement:

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