WCDS Celebrates the Graduation of the Class of 2022
Westchester Country Day School celebrated its 51st graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 4, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in High Point.
The 34 graduates in the Class of 2022 achieved 100 percent college acceptance. They were accepted to 53 different colleges and universities and collectively were offered more than $4 million in college scholarships.
Westchester’s graduation includes several unique traditions, including a bagpipe processional and special presentations. As the graduates came forward to receive their diplomas, faculty members gave tribute speeches offering insight into their individual personalities and highlighting their growth as Westchester students.
During the ceremony, Valedictorian Sophia Singer highlighted the individual passions and talents of each of her classmates while comparing her class to a well-balanced machine.
“As an aspiring engineer, I can’t help but look at Westchester through an engineering lens,” she said. “Each one of us is an important gear or piston that allows the core components to keep running.”
The three co-salutatorians also shared remarks during the ceremony.
Kate Dyson represented her classmates in announcing the senior class gift of two benches in memory of Westchester community members who lost their lives during the school year, retired teacher assistant Judy Tomlinson and alumni sisters Kayla and Morgan Kushner '15.
Top Graduates
Valedictorian Sophia Anne Singer, daughter of Erik and Heather Singer of High Point, will attend Duke University as a recipient of a Trinity Scholarship. She plans to study mechanical engineering. Singer was also announced as the recipient of the Peter M. Cowen Outstanding Senior Award during the graduation ceremony.
Salutatorian Sidney Leier Briggs, daughter of Dan and Laurie Briggs of Lexington, will attend Wellesley College. She plans to study international relations, peace and justice studies, and Mandarin.
Salutatorian Charlotte Anne Martin, daughter of Scott and Trang Martin of Winston-Salem, will attend Vanderbilt University. She plans to study chemistry.
Salutatorian Kathryn Mae Todd, daughter of Mel and Jaree Todd of Greensboro, will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Class of 2022
(Photo credit: Sally Gupton Photography)
The 2022 graduates of Westchester Country Day School are as follows:
Olivia Rutledge Beaver Margaret Ann DongXu Berry Jordan Alexa Bradley Sidney Leier Briggs Benjamin William Bublitz Olivia Simone Cecil Lula Grace Culler Anna Sloan Culp Kathryn Crew Dyson Adam Bahaa Eldin Saad Ali Elsayed Henry Tate Erikson Grace Claire Evans Ashley Nicole George Duncan Roman Grimes Meredith Chapman Harron William Carroll Heard IV Alexander Satria Hicks | Jeihan Anindya Indrawan Johnny Richard Johnson III Jonah Michael Keshguerian George Alexander Marsh Charlotte Anne Martin Stephen Andrew McLean Jaxson Ryan Morgan Priya Sachin Parikh, Griffin Colen Powell Carter William Scavo James Henry Scott James Holland Shoaf Sophia Anne Singer Ella Kathryn Timberlake Kathryn Mae Todd Maximilian William Christopher Van Dessel Lily Mae Wilson |
