Celebrating the Class of 2023

THE CONFERRING OF a Charlotte Country Day School diploma is so much more than a piece of paper acknowledging the completion of courses required for graduation. It signifies a young person who has learned the value of commitment and hard work, who knows how to solve problems and overcome difficulties, who possesses the ability to think critically and express oneself clearly, and who knows how to seek help from others while readily giving of themselves for the public good. It means Country Day Ready...ready to keep growing and making an impact on college campuses and beyond.

On May 26, the 131 members of the Class of 2023, along with their proud families, teachers, and friends, commemorated their remarkable achievements during the 62nd Commencement ceremony.

Class Highlights

131 seniors submitted 1,061 applications to 212 colleges, averaging 8 applications per student.

They were admitted to 161 different colleges and universities and will attend 67 in 24 different states, Washington, DC, and Scotland.

68% of the class chose to attend colleges and universities outside of North Carolina.

49% of the class chose to attend private universities

The class has received nearly $7.8 million in scholarship offers based on academic merit, athletic abilities, or special talent.

12 seniors will continue their sports careers in college at these programs:

• • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Men’s Lacrosse

• • George Washington University: Men’s Track/Cross-Country

• • Kenyon College: Women’s Swimming

• • University of North Carolina at Pembroke: Men’s Basketball

• • Sewanee: The University of the South: Field Hockey

• • Sewanee: The University of the South: Men’s Basketball

• • South Carolina State University (2): Softball

• • United States Military Academy at West Point: Baseball

• • Xavier University: Women’s Track

• • Yale University: Football

• • West Virginia Wesleyan College: Baseball