Class of 2023

Congratulations to all of our wonderful seniors!
Click on each name to learn more about time at FCDS and college plans.

List of 23 items.

  • Henry Andrews


    First year at FCDS:     5th grade

    College: The University of Tennessee

  • Hannah Argenta


    First year at FCDS:     7th grade

    My favorite class is Latin with Mrs. Siokis! The content keeps me engaged and the unique projects have taught me how to be a self-motivated learner. Plus I have always enjoyed the fun, small-group atmosphere of the class! 

    College: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 

  • Laura Bean


    First year at FCDS:     7th grade

    My favorite teacher is Mr. Trotter because he cares for his students. He is also a great teacher and treats everyone fairly. 

    College: North Carolina State University

  • Wil Blackburn


    First year at FCDS:     11th grade

    My favorite FCDS memory is hanging out with all my friends one morning in November last year. We usually go to the area by the pond for break. This day was particularly beautiful. Not a cloud in the sky and light was hitting the water perfectly. All of my best guys were sitting on the bank looking at the water joking around. It was the perfect day.

    College: Campbell University 

  • Ana Calderon


    First year at FCDS:     6th grade

    My favorite teacher would have to be Ms. Clay. I took her history class my junior year and grew very close to her. She makes me feel like I'm not alone. 

    College: Randolph-Macon College 

  • Maureen Cavanaugh


    First year at FCDS:     10th grade

    My favorite FCDS memory has been competing on the track and field team for the past three years. My coaches and teammates have been so supportive of me, and I have really grown both as an athlete and as a person as a result. 

    College: Davidson College

  • William Cavenaugh


    First year at FCDS:     Jr. Pre-K

    My favorite FCDS memory is when Dr. Smith jumped up on a table in Honors Ancient and Medieval History during my freshman year. He was demonstrating the advantage of cavalry in warfare and he was very passionate about the subject. I think that experience was one of the moments that really got me interested in history, having a teacher who cared demonstrating their subject in a way that is unforgettable and extremely entertaining. 

    College: Wake Forest University 

  • CC Chambers


    First year at FCDS:     11th grade

    College: Salem College 

  • Parker Childress


    First year at FCDS:     12th grade

    I am looking forward to a new chapter of life as I begin college. While I was only at FCDS for one year, I am thankful for the tremendous opportunities, and the amazing people I have met this year. 

    College: Roanoke College 

  • Elliott Chmil


    First year at FCDS:     Pre-K

    My favorite memory was going to the Old Salem Moravian Cookie Bakery in second grade - favorite field trip ever. 

    College: Furman University

  • Nicky Chung


    First year at FCDS:     Jr. Pre-K

    While I have loved the time I have spent in the FCDS community, I am very excited to meet new people, take new classes, and explore new places in college!

    College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  • Caroline Clifton


    First year at FCDS:     Jr. Pre-K

    My favorite memory is now getting to watch all the littles and thinking about how I was here at that time too.

    My favorite teachers are Mrs. Harvey and Mrs. Harrington because they are so mom-like and caring.

    I’m most excited to make new friends and to enjoy new experiences after being in the same place for 15 years!

    College: High Point University

  • Thomas Constable


    First year at FCDS:     Jr. Pre-K

    College: Colorado State University

  • Cai Divelbiss


    First year at FCDS:     7th grade

    Winning states last year for high school soccer is my favorite memory.

    My favorite class was AP chemistry because of all the interesting conversations.

    I am most looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends.

    College: Appalachian State University

  • Kris Dong


    First year at FCDS:     12th grade

    My favorite class was AP 2D art because it allowed for a lot of free time to create. 

    College: School of the Art Institute of Chicago

  • Max Drucker


    First year at FCDS:     Pre-K

    My favorite FCDS memory is playing jackpot on the Lower School playground. I made a lot of lifelong friendships through this activity, and it is something I will never forget. 

    College: Columbia University

  • Colin Duncan


    First year at FCDS:     Pre-K

    College: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 

  • David Foncilus


    First year at FCDS:     5th grade

    I am looking forward to further attacking my dream of getting into business and real estate. I am also looking forward to making new friends, making new memories, and living independently. 

    College: East Carolina University 

  • Margaret Friedman


    First year at FCDS:     10th grade

    FCDS has prepared me for what's ahead by giving me independence, responsibilities, and having great expectations of me in and out of the classroom!

    College: University of Mississippi 

  • Fleming Fulford


    First year at FCDS:     11th grade

    My favorite FCDS memory was playing basketball. Each season we would get to go on a trip to play but on those trips we made some of the best, funniest memories that I will never forget! 

    College: North Carolina State University 

  • Mary Kate Gargis


    First year at FCDS:     7th grade

    My favorite memory is winning the soccer state championship.

    College: LIM College

  • Enzo Geremski


    First year at FCDS:     9th grade

    My favorite memory is playing for the basketball team.

    College: Guilford Collage

  • Miranda Gilson


    First year at FCDS:     10th grade

    My favorite teacher is Dr. Sponholtz. He was my teacher for Chemistry Foundations and AP Chemistry. His classes and teaching have allowed me to not only learn the science of chemistry, but also learn invaluable lessons and strategies for my future career in the sciences. 

    College: University of North Carolina Wilmington 

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  • Landon Greenwood


    First year at FCDS:     6th grade

    My favorite class was 11th grade AP Language with Mrs. Harrington because I loved dissecting real-world problems and their interactions with literature and my own argumentative writing. While I’m not a huge reader, I enjoyed all of the books, especially The Sun Does Shine. The group work and lively discussions made it a class I would always look forward to!

    College: University of Pennsylvania

  • Isaiah Griffin


    First year at FCDS:     12th grade

    I'm looking forward to the lifestyle and freedom of being an adult living on my own in college. I look forward to making new friends in college too. 

    College: East Carolina University 

  • Kyle Haas


    First year at FCDS:     1st grade

    College: Wake Forest University

  • Mary Brooks Hall


    First year at FCDS:     6th grade

    Dr. Sponholtz has been an integral person throughout my time at FCDS. Not only has he prepared me for my future academic endeavors, but he is part of why I can go into college confident in myself and my abilities. I cannot describe how supportive he has been of my academic and extracurricular pursuits and decisions, and for that, I am incredibly grateful. 

    College: Wake Forest University

  • Richard Han


    First year at FCDS:     11th grade

    My favorite memory is the prom.

    I am most looking forward to studying biology in college eventually going to medical school. I'm also planning to work out and build muscles.

    College: Craven Community College

  • Henry Jones


    First year at FCDS:     9th grade

    My favorite class at FCDS was calculus with Mrs. Angel. Despite my exhaustion at the end of the day, I would always look forward to honing my mathematical skills. 

    College: North Carolina State University

  • Izzy Juarez


    First year at FCDS:     11th grade

    My favorite memory was my cheerleading senior night.

    College: High Point University 

  • Julia Kincaid


    First year at FCDS:     8th grade

    I’m really excited to meet new people and explore new places in college! 

    College: University of Pennsylvania 

  • Ella Larmore


    First year at FCDS:     11th grade

    College: Wofford College 

  • Kendrick Lash


    First year at FCDS:     9th grade

    My favorite memory is sitting on steps with the friend group my freshman year.

    My favorite teachers are Mr. Kidhal and Dr. Faulkner.

    FCDS has helped me learn to prioritize my time.

    College: Howard University

  • Jeremy Li


    First year at FCDS:     9th grade

    Mr. Trotter's engineering class really helps me to know necessary fundamental knowledge for studying engineering. 

    College: University of Colorado Boulder

  • Jim Li


    First year at FCDS:     9th grade

    College: University of Washington

  • Charlotte Madden


    First year at FCDS:     7th grade

    In college I am looking forward to trying new things and being somewhere new to explore. I also am looking to study abroad, rush, and join different clubs in college which I am excited about. I’m also excited to be more independent and to meet new people!

    College: University of Georgia 

  • Logan Marley


    First year at FCDS:     9th grade

    College: Undecided

  • Caitlin Martin


    First year at FCDS:     9th grade

    My favorite memory is sitting on the steps.

    My favorite teacher is Dr. Faulkner because of his sense of humor

    FCDS has helped me with time management. 

    College: University of Mount Olive

  • Hardin Massey


    First year at FCDS:     Kindergarten

    College: North Carolina State University

  • Grayson Matney


    First year at FCDS:     Jr. Pre-K

    I really enjoyed Mr Battle's 7th grade Honors US History class. He made the material interesting and I felt like I learned a lot. He makes expectations really clear and is so supportive of his students. 

    College: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 

  • JahQueen McClellan


    First year at FCDS:     8th grade

    My favorite FCDS memory would be just the whole experience. Coming to new a school was challenging especially in an environment I was not used to, but as I have grown older I can look back and I am thankful for all the memories and new friends I have gained at FCDS. 

    College: University of Kentucky 

  • Savannah McQuilkin


    First year at FCDS:     Jr. Pre-K

    My favorite class is physics with Mr. Cavanaugh, better known as Cavy. Cavy helped bring out my love for science and understanding what I need to do to pass an AP course. I loved AP Physics I my junior year, so I even decided to take AP Physics II my senior year of high school. If it weren't for Cavy, I would never have found a science course that I love. 

    College: University of Tennessee

  • Andrew Mitchell


    First year at FCDS:     Jr. Pre-K

    My favorite memory at FCDS was winning the 2022 Cross Country State Championship. On paper, we were counted out but that did not stop each of our top five runners from running a personal best time. The feeling of crossing the finish line with all of my teammates and counting our places to ensure that we had won the state title was amazing. 

    College: Washington and Lee University 

  • Mackenzie Moore


    First year at FCDS:     9th grade

    FCDS has helped me grow as a leader in my community, a student, and an athlete by teaching me the importance of hard work and dedication in achieving goals. As I move into a new chapter of my life, I will use the experiences of my time in high school to guide me throughout college and beyond. 

    College: Washington and Lee University

  • Clyde Morton


    First year at FCDS:     4th grade

    While FCDS was challenging for me, especially academically, the truth is that it taught me how to properly handle the demands of the real world. I can confidently say that I will enter my next steps in life with a healthy amount of preparation. 

    College: Undecided

  • Joey Nardone


    First year at FCDS:     11th grade

    College: East Carolina University 

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  • Helen Newton


    First year at FCDS:     Jr. Pre-K

    Mr. McBride is my favorite teacher. I have had the pleasure of being in his advisory for the past four years and having him for APUSH my junior year. He is always so supportive and has taught me so much. 

    College: Wake Forest University

  • Keith Pemberton


    First year at FCDS:     9th grade

    College: Yale University

  • Andrew Peterson


    First year at FCDS:     Kindergarten and 7th grade

    College: NASCAR Technical Institute

  • Harrison Pike


    First year at FCDS:     3rd grade

    College: Collorado College

  • Ryan Reynolds


    First year at FCDS:     Jr. Pre-K

    My favorite FCDS memory was the Upper School Orchestra Pops Concert during my freshman year. I greatly enjoyed the pieces we played, and I was thrilled to be a part of the orchestra family. 

    College: Middlebury College 

  • Olivia Samuels


    First year at FCDS:     Kindergarten

    College: Rochester Institute of Technology

  • Elliott Sancrant


    First year at FCDS:     11th grade

    My favorite FCDS memory is my first day of school here. I met my soon-to-be friend group and we instantly clicked. 

    College: Eastern Carolina University

  • Sam Scott


    First year at FCDS:     Pre-K

    My favorite FCDS memory is Dodgeball Friday in Lower School. On Fridays after school, we would all play dodgeball for hours and eat pizza. Mr. Martin would lead us as we played a lot of different types of dodgeball games, and it was all so much fun. 

    College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  • Allie Setliff


    First year at FCDS:     10th grade

    College: North Carolina State University 

  • Nina Shi


    First year at FCDS:     9th grade

    I am looking forward to meet so many new people and learning new things! 

    College: Boston University 

  • Alex Sicignano


    First year at FCDS:     8th grade

    College: Appalachian State University

  • Ashlyn Smith


    First year at FCDS:     2nd and 10th grade

    My favorite teacher is Mr. Trotter. He has made such a huge impact on my life and I will be forever grateful for the teaching, advice, and mentorship he has given to me over the last few years. 

    College: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 

  • Teodora Sorescu


    First year at FCDS:     1st grade

    My favorite teacher was Dr. Sponholtz. After taking AP Chemistry with him last year, my knowledge and appreciation for chemistry grew extensively, so much that I decided to pursue an independent study in organic chemistry. I always found his lectures on special topics outside of the curriculum, like antibiotic drug resistance, very engaging. I am grateful to have had him as a teacher, for he truly cares about each of his students as an individual. 

    College: Wake Forest University

  • John Speas


    First year at FCDS:     7th grade

    My favorite memory from FCDS was performing in the school plays.

    My favorite class was orchestra as it was a relaxing way to start or end the day.

    I’m looking forward to meeting people from across the country. 

    College: Washington University in St. Louis 

  • Mary Stuart Stauffer


    First year at FCDS:     7th grade

    College: Sewanee: The University of the South 

  • Charlie Thompson


    First year at FCDS:     5th grade

    My favorite FCDS memory is definitely going to watch our basketball team beat Calvary at Calvary during my senior year. I loved spending quality time with my best friends and creating such a great memory that I’ll remember for the rest of my life. 

    College: Appalachian State University 

  • Sadie Tucker


    First year at FCDS:     8th grade

    I am looking forward to exploring a completely new part of the county - the American West. I am most excited for all of the outdoor adventure opportunities provided by Montana State. 

    College: Montana State University 

  • AJ Vail


    First year at FCDS:     6th grade

    My favorite memory is the Color Run my junior year.

    My favorite teacher is Mr. Kildahl. I am planning to major in Visual Art.

    Being at FCDS has helped improve my writing. 

    I am looking forward to the classes I can take in college and more freedom.

    College: University of North Carolina at Asheville 

  • Leila Walden


    First year at FCDS:     12th grade

    My favorite teacher and class in Engineering with Mr. Trotter. He cares so much about all of his students and i’ve had so much fun learning from him. Everything we do in class pushes us to use our minds. 

    College: Hampton University 

  • Ray Wang


    First year at FCDS:     9th grade

    My favorite memory at FCDS was watching teachers compete during morning meeting. 

    College: University of Michigan 

  • Madeline Wild


    First year at FCDS:     10th grade

    College: East Carolina University 

  • Hank Williams


    First year at FCDS:     1st grade

    Favorite memory: Winning. Nothing compares to the feeling when I lifted that State Championship Trophy after a stellar season. Starting on varsity in 7th grade, I have been on some incredible teams with so much talent and some years some disappointing teams. Yet, every struggle during the past six varsity seasons was worth it just for that moment. 

    College: Georgetown University 

  • Ella Yan


    First year at FCDS:     9th grade

    I am looking forward to meeting new people, learning new things, and participating in a variety of extracurricular activities in college. 

    College: University of Southern California
Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, college preparatory, independent school for preschool through high school located in Lewisville, NC, just outside of Winston-Salem. Students benefit from a challenging academic curriculum, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.

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