Exceptional Academics
Latin Honors
Woodlawn awards Latin Honors to graduating seniors who have shown exceptional achievement in academics,
based on their grade point average.
GPA 3.95 - 4.00
Summa Cum Laude
GPA 3.75 - 3.94
Magna Cum Laude
Elia Ramirez '15
Elia Ramirez '15
Davidson College ’19
Psychology
Maisie Wills '14
Senior Graphic Designer at Levitate Foundry, New York, NY
Maisie Wills '14
Rhode Island School of Design ’18
Graphic Design
Senior Graphic Designer at Levitate Foundry, New York, NY
John Patrick Shaw '14
Paralegal at Ropes & Gray LLP in New York City, NY
Published January 2014
Hello. I’m JP Shaw, a senior here at Woodlawn. This is my 10th and final year at Woodlawn and I can say with true conviction that I could not have spent those ten years at a better institution. There’s absolutely no denying that Woodlawn has played a huge role in making me the person I am today (and I would totally hang out with me, so they must have done a good job.)
People are always shocked when I tell them how long I’ve been at Woodlawn, but it really is a pleasure coming to school each day. The teachers are incredible people, passionate about their subjects and eager to help you learn. The campus is beauty incarnate, and my fellow students ceased to be my classmates a long time ago. They’re my second family, and I’ll miss them dearly as I move into college.
I love the discussion-based learning that takes place, and with a class of 13, there’s no chance you’ll fall through the cracks.
My favorite part of the Woodlawn experience though, has got to be publications. I’ve been a co-editor of the Woodlawn Lamplighter for two years now and have been a contributing author for three. Through the newspaper and the blog I’ve really expanded as a writer, broadening my horizons to include all genres. I think I can best sum up the Woodlawn experience through a statement, a simple statement that I’ve always told people when asked why I like Woodlawn so much. “I know everyone’s name.”
I don’t yet know where I’m headed after I graduate, but whatever college I end up at, they’re going to have a hard time living up to Woodlawn.
JP, University of Pennsylvania '18, currently lives in NYC and is employed at Ropes & Gray LLP.
John Patrick Shaw '14
University of Pennsylvania ’18
Political Science
Paralegal at Ropes & Gray LLP in New York City, NY
Allie Nagelski '13
Allie Nagelski '13
Bryn Mawr College ’17
BA in Chemistry
PhD chemistry student at Yale University
Published March 2013
Hi, I’m April Feldman, class of 2013. I’ve been attending Woodlawn School for six years now (wow, does time fly!) and I have to say that one of my favorite parts about the school is the campus. The first thing you notice about a school is its appearance, and Woodlawn blows me away. The campus is set up as a quad - four corners based around the soccer field. We have a gym that looks like a great red barn (which is where our theater group, the Red Barn Players, got their name) and a stone clock tower. One of the best parts is the number of trees. I simply can’t stand a campus without trees! And on nice days you see plenty of classes outside in the shade or on the patio, learning and enjoying the fresh air.
If you’ve been to Woodlawn you've most definitely noticed the old plantation house, Stinson Hall, located at the front of campus. As a girl with a love of history, this old fashioned aspect of campus is amazing. Speaking of a love for history, Woodlawn is all about independent life long learners, so they give you a lot of freedom in deciding what you want to study. For my senior project I’m looking at Victorian dresses (I’m even going to attempt to make one!). One of my closest friends is studying the art of singing and songwriting, and another is basing her project on baking! Woodlawn instills in you the urge to learn and explore your interests. This year, I’m taking an introduction course to Japanese. The lesson plan is designed entirely by me! I worked with the upper school coordinator to find the right resources and create a schedule, and now I’m close to knowing over 100 different Japanese characters. All in all, Woodlawn is a really great place where the atmosphere is excellent and stimulating, while the workload is stuff that you want to do. Goodbye boring, cement school rooms and hello Woodlawn!
April is a recent graduate of UNC Wilmington.
April Feldman '13
UNC Wilmington
Forrest Daugherty '2013
Credit Suisse Bank
Investment banker at TPG Global, San Francisco, CA
Published September 2012
Hey, I’m Forrest Daugherty, a senior at Woodlawn. I’ve been at Woodlawn since the 4th grade, so I’d say I know a thing or two about it! My favorite part about Woodlawn is definitely the opportunities. I know that sounds boring, but believe me, it’s not! At Woodlawn I’ve traveled the world—I’ve been to Greece and Colombia, where I stayed with my Spanish teacher’s family. Only one person spoke any English! The teachers at Woodlawn will work with you and do whatever they can to help you out, even if it’s giving you access to the kitchen every Monday morning to make breakfast. Thanks Breakfast Club!
More personally, Woodlawn has given me the opportunity to pursue my passion. About a year ago I was introduced to rowing and have been working hard at it ever since. The school gave me space to keep my rowing machine and has been nothing but supportive ever since. Now I’m being recruited to row in college, largely due to the training I was able to do at Woodlawn.
While I can’t wait to row in college, I’ll definitely be making the most of my senior year here at Woodlawn!
Forrest, Princeton University '17, currently lives in San Francisco, CA and is employed at Credit Suisse Bank.
Forrest Daugherty '2013
Princeton University ’17
BS in Economics
Credit Suisse Bank
Investment banker at TPG Global, San Francisco, CA
Zach Lingle '12
Cardinal Health working in Nuclear Pharmacy
Published September 2011
Hey, I’m Zach. I’m a senior and this is my 8th and final year at Woodlawn. My favorite part of Woodlawn is by far the athletics; Woodlawn games are always exciting! Whether it’s being on a team or just watching a game with my classmates, Woodlawn games are always exciting. It’s truly amazing how the Woodlawn coaches are able to put such competitive teams together year after year from a small student body.
For me, Woodlawn has changed how I look at school. I’m really interested in the sciences, especially pharmacy. Woodlawn’s advanced science classes have really helped to further my interest in this area. In my AP Chem class, for instance, I learned the reasoning behind the formulas and was able to see how they worked first hand though the many experiments we conducted. What I leaned at Woodlawn made my summer volunteer work at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center that much more beneficial. In my free time I play soccer with my friends or work on the slow process of applying to colleges. I’m looking forward to the rest of my time at Woodlawn and hope that this will be the best year yet!
Zach recently received his Pharm. D at the School of Pharmacy at UNC Chapel Hill. He is currently employed at Cardinal Health working in Nuclear Pharmacy.
Zach Lingle '12
UNC Chapel Hill ’19
Doctor of Pharmacy
Cardinal Health working in Nuclear Pharmacy
Cassidy Coutinho '12
Health Insurance Broker, Willis Towers Watson
Cassidy Coutinho '12
Belmont Abbey College ’16
BA in Psychology
Health Insurance Broker, Willis Towers Watson
Graeme Earle '11
Senior IP Enforcement Analyst at Epic Games, Cary, NC
Graeme Earle '11
Kenyon College ’15 – BS in Biology, Minor in Philosophy;
UNC Chapel Hill – Juris Doctor
Senior IP Enforcement Analyst at Epic Games, Cary, NC
GPA 3.50 - 3.74
Cum Laude
PLANNING AHEAD
COLLEGE COUNSELING
Woodlawn’s college guidance services include the use of the Scoir online college and career readiness platform, which helps connect our students’ academic achievement to their post-secondary goals.