Class of 2024 College Acceptances
Appalachian State University
Arcadia University
Auburn University
Barton College
Belmont Abbey College
Bridgewater College
Christopher Newport University
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
Coppin State University
Dickinson College
East Carolina University
Eckerd College
Elizabeth City State University
Elon University
Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University
Ferrum College
Flagler College
Florida Atlantic University
George Mason University
Georgia Southern University
Greensboro College
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampton University
Henderson State University
James Madison University
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Longwood University
Louisiana State University
Loyola University Maryland
Mary Baldwin University
Marymount University
McPherson College
Methodist University
Monmouth University
Muhlenberg College
North Carolina State University
North Carolina
Wesleyan University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Randolph College
Randolph-Macon College
Roanoke College
Savannah College of Art and Design
Seton Hall University
Shenandoah University
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Texas A&M University
The University of Alabama
The University of Tampa
The University of Tennessee
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Tidewater
Community College
Towson University
University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Arizona
University of California, Davis
University of California, San Diego
University of Central Florida
University of Kentucky
University of Lynchburg
University of Mary Washington
University of Maryland
Eastern Shore
University of Mississippi
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina
Wilmington
University of South Carolina
University of South Florida
University of Utah
University of Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth
University
Virginia Military Institute
12Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Wesleyan University
West Virginia University
Western Carolina University
Westminster University
William & Mary
Wingate University
Wofford College
Caden Bradford, Football
Scholar-Athletes will continue their athletic careers
Randolph-Macon College
Kyra Bradford, Volleyball
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Napoleon Ellison, Football
Elizabeth City State University
Matthew Elswick, Baseball
Randolph-Macon College
Isaiah Fuhrmann, Football
Elon University
Cooper Goss, Lacrosse Hampden-Sydney College
Morgan Jenkins, Swimming University of Lynchburg
Hayden Jones, Baseball Methodist University
Kayla Kosiorek, Tennis University of Lynchburg
Jackson Runyon, Baseball
Virginia Tech
Carson Wetmore, Baseball Ferrum College
Nico Yates, Lacrosse
Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University
Congratulations CLASS OF 2024
Coleman Daniel Atwood
Cole joined the NSA family in kindergarten. He represented NSA at Boys’ State the summer before his senior year. Throughout Upper School, he was a dedicated member of the Varsity Boys' Lacrosse Team, topping off his career by winning the state championship in 2024. He was also involved in the Roc Solid, Hooked on Hope, Operation Smile and Bob FM clubs. Cole will attend Hampden-Sydney College, where he plans to study economics.
Adi Ikshvanku Barot*
Valedictorian, Class Vice President
A Saint since first grade, Adi has left his mark on NSA. In the Upper School, Adi served as the chair of the Honor Council, a Student Council representative and a class officer since the 10th grade. He was also a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. Throughout Upper School, Adi was a member of the Varsity Soccer Team, serving as captain his senior year. Additionally, he was a member of the Quiz Bowl Team, the Operation Smile and the Shanti Bhavan clubs and was a coleader of the Men’s Volleyball Club. Adi will attend the University of Virginia.
Ellie Addison Benes*
A Saint since kindergarten, Ellie has taken advantage of all NSA has to offer. She was a four-year member of the Varsity Softball Team, winning the state championship each year. She also earned all-conference and all-state honors through the years and was named the TCIS Tournament MVP her senior year. In addition to softball, Ellie served as a coach for the inaugural season of the Coed Saints Flag Football League and was also a member of the yearbook staff, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society as well as the American Red Cross, Hooked on Hope, Change for Children, Bible Study and Roc Solid clubs. Ellie plans to attend Virginia Tech to study marketing.
William Parker Blair
Parker has been a Saint since pre-kindergarten. In Upper School, he was a member of the Roc Solid, Breast Cancer Awareness and Operation Smile clubs. He also served as an intern for the Innovation Lab and an Early Childhood Education intern for the third grade his senior year. Parker plans to join the family business, The Blair Brothers, Inc.
Alyssa Rose Bossick
Alyssa has been a part of the NSA family for 15 years. She was a member of the Varsity Field Hockey Team, the National Honor Society and the French National Honor Society. Alyssa was also a member of several service organizations, including the American Red Cross, Breast Cancer Awareness, Connecting with Kids and Change for Children clubs. She also enjoyed working with the younger Saints as an Early Childhood Education intern her senior year. Alyssa will attend Loyola University Maryland and will major in finance.
Caden Ray Bradford
Caden joined the NSA family his sophomore year and quickly made an impact as a student-athlete. He was a member of the Varsity Football and Basketball teams, earning all-state and all-conference honors in football his junior and senior years. Caden also earned the NSA Football Walker Wood Award as a senior and shared his love for football with younger Saints as a flag football coach. Caden plans to attend Randolph-Macon College, where he will continue his football career.
*Academic Distinction
Kyra Renee Bradford
Kyra joined the NSA family her sophomore year and was involved in a variety of activities throughout Upper School. She served as a peer mentor and was a member of the Varsity Girls’ Basketball and Volleyball teams, winning the state championship in volleyball her senior year. She was also the president of the Social Justice Club and vice president of the Debate Club as well as a Student Council representative and member of the Prom Committee. As a senior, Kyra also served as an intern for the Office of Admissions and a coach for the Coed Saints Flag Football League. Kyra plans to attend the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where she will study criminal justice and continue her volleyball career.
Vanessa Carly Brooks
Vanessa joined the NSA family in the first grade and has been a Saint ever since. She was a member of the JV Volleyball Team as well as the Breast Cancer Awareness, Operation Smile, Roc Solid and Care for Troops clubs. Vanessa plans to attend East Carolina University, where she will study nursing.
Ashley Nicole Bush* Class Secretary
Since arriving at NSA in the second grade, Ashley has made a positive impact on the community. Her volunteerism and leadership were evident throughout Upper School. Ashley represented NSA at Girls’ State, she was the founder and president of the Mental Wellness Club and she served as a flag football coach and captain of the Varsity Soccer Team, receiving all-conference honors her senior year. She was also a member of the Honor Council, the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society and the Varsity Field Hockey Team. Ashley earned recognition as an emerging young leader in Hampton Roads as one of the Hampton Roads Workforce’s Top 20 Under 20. Ashley plans to attend Louisiana State University’s Honors College to study pre-physical therapy.
Michael Matterson Carson Jr.
Matt joined the NSA community in Middle School and quickly became involved in all that NSA had to offer. A multi-sport athlete, he was a member of the Varsity Football, Baseball and Lacrosse teams. In addition to sports, Matt was an active member of the Roc Solid, Bible Study, Operation Smile, Breast Cancer Awareness, Care for Troops and Snowboarding and Ski clubs. Matt plans to attend West Virginia University.
Jania Camile Castellow
Nia was a Varsity Cheerleader and a member of the Varsity Track Team during her time in Upper School. She was also a Saints Ambassador and a member of the Advanced Chorus, the Save Animals Today Club and a leader in the Breast Cancer Awareness Club. In addition, she served as an intern in the Office of Advancement her senior year. Nia plans to study biology at the University of Utah and hopes to one day become a pediatrician.
Hunter Roy Copeland
A Saint since fifth grade, Hunter was a Saints Ambassador and a member of the Varsity Soccer and Lacrosse teams, winning the state championship in lacrosse his senior year. He was also a member of the Breast Cancer Awareness, Hooked on Hope, Yard Games, Chess and Snowboarding and Ski clubs. Hunter will work for the Newport News Fire Department.
Maxwell Conly Cox
Max joined the NSA family in third grade. He was a member of the Varsity Football and Lacrosse teams, winning the state championship in lacrosse his senior year. Max was also a member of the Care for Troops, Roc Solid, Operation Smile and Bob FM clubs. During his senior year, he enjoyed serving as an intern in the Office of Admissions and as a flag football coach for Lower School Saints. Max plans to attend Appalachian State University.
Michael Lee Dalton
A 15-year Saint, Michael was a member of the JV Basketball Team as well as the Varsity Swim, Varsity Boys' Lacrosse and Golf teams during his time in Upper School. He was also a member of the Operation Smile, Bob FM and Men's Volleyball clubs. He plans to attend Tidewater Community College, where he will pursue a career in music.
James Patrick Daniels IV*
Jack was a member of the Varsity Track Team as well as the French National Honor Society and the Animal Lovers and Save Animals Today clubs. In 2023, he received the Rollins Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement. A talented musician, he was also a seven-year member of NSA Marching, Concert and Jazz Bands. Jack's dedication and skill earned him the honor of being selected for AllDistrict Band multiple years. Jack plans to attend William & Mary.
Noah Hunter Delk
A Saint since pre-kindergarten, Noah tried everything throughout his time at NSA. He played Varsity Football and served as a captain on the 2024 state champion Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Team, earning first team all-state and all-conference honors in both sports his senior year. He was also a member of the Roc Solid, Operation Smile and Bible Study clubs. Noah plans to attend HampdenSydney College in the fall.
Carter Taylor Dellinger
Carter was a member of the Breast Cancer Awareness and Chess clubs. He represented NSA at Boys’ State and was a member of the Varsity Boys’ Soccer Team for four years, where he served as a captain. Carter also served as an intern in the Innovation Lab during his junior and senior years. Carter plans to attend Virginia Military Institute to study civil engineering.
Emily Marie Dzubilo*
Emily was a member of both the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. She also enjoyed being a member of the Operation Smile, Bible Study and Hooked on Hope clubs as well as the Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse Team and Prom Committee. Throughout her senior year, she served as an intern in the Office of Admissions and participated in NSA's inaugural season of the Coed Saints Flag Football League as a coach and member of the finance team. Emily plans to attend Flagler College to study finance.
Napoleon Ellison II
Napoleon joined the NSA family as a senior and quickly settled in. He was a member of the Breast Cancer Awareness and Social Justice clubs as well as the Varsity Football and Basketball teams. Napoleon plans to attend Elizabeth City State University, where he will study cybersecurity and continue his football career.
Matthew Brett Elswick
After joining NSA’s Class of 2024 as a sophomore, Matt became an active member of the NSA community. He participated in the Roc Solid, Operation Smile and Yard Games clubs and played for the Varsity Baseball Team, earning all-conference and all-state honors his senior year. Matt plans to attend Randolph-Macon College, where he will play baseball and study engineering.
Emma Nabila Fisher* Class Treasurer
Emma served on the Honor Council and Student Council, and she was the co-founder and president of the Change for Children Club. She was also a member of the American Red Cross and Shanti Bhavan clubs and the National Honor Society and the French National Honor Society. Emma plans to attend Christopher Newport University as a Wason Scholar and study neuroscience.
Lily Jean Fox*
Lily was a member of the Varsity Indoor Track Team, a captain on the Varsity Soccer Team and the co-president and co-founder of the Animal Lovers Club. She was also a member of the National Honor Society and the French National Honor Society and participated in the Isle of Wight Student Leadership Program. A talented artist, Lily was awarded first place in the 2024 Suffolk Art League’s annual Exhibit of Excellence, and she received the 2023 David G. Monette Scholarship for the Arts. Lily plans to attend Virginia Tech to study architecture.
Isaiah Makai Fuhrmann
Kai Marie Garcell
Kai was a member of the Latin National Honor Society and the Environmental Club. They co-founded the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club and founded the Forensics Club. Kai served as the Drum Major for the Marching Band and also held leadership positions in the Concert and Jazz Bands. They also enjoyed participating in the flute choir and NSA’s theatre productions. Kai plans to study science at Tidewater Community College before transferring to a four-year school to pursue a degree in conservation biology.
Cooper Joseph Goss*
Cooper was a member of the National Honor Society and numerous service organizations at NSA. He was also a leader for the Men’s Volleyball Club. A multi-sport athlete, Cooper was a captain of the Varsity Football, Indoor Track and Lacrosse teams, winning the state championship in lacrosse his senior year and breaking the school record in shot put. In addition to receiving all-state and allconference honors in football and lacrosse his senior year, he was also named the TCIS Player of the Year and the VISAA Division II Player of the Year in lacrosse. Cooper plans to study business and economics at HampdenSydney College, where he will also continue his lacrosse career.
Emma Taylor Graves*
A Saint since kindergarten, Emma was a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. She was also a member of the Roc Solid, American Red Cross, Operation Smile and Hooked on Hope clubs. Emma also enjoyed playing for the Varsity Tennis and Lacrosse teams. Emma will attend Auburn University, where she will study nursing.
Parker Norris Greene*
A lifelong Saint, Parker was a member of the Hooked on Hope, Bob FM, Roc Solid, Operation Smile, American Red Cross and Bible Study clubs during his time in Upper School. He played for the Varsity Football Team and enjoyed working with the younger Saints as a flag football coach. Parker was also a member of the Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Team, serving as a captain of the 2024 state champion team. He received all-conference and all-state honors in lacrosse his senior year. Parker plans to attend Virginia Tech.
Isaiah was a member of the Roc Solid, Social Justice, Bible Study and Breast Cancer Awareness clubs and was a talented, two-sport athlete. Throughout his time in Upper School, Isaiah was an integral member of the Varsity Football and the Varsity Boys’ Basketball teams. In addition to being awarded all-conference and all-state honors in each sport, he was also named TCIS Player of the Year and VISAA Division II Co-Player of the Year in football. He enjoyed sharing his football knowledge with the younger students as a coach for the Coed Saints Flag Football League his senior year. Isaiah plans to attend Elon University, where he will continue his football career. *Academic Distinction
Leilani Desiah Griffith
Leilani was co-president of the Breast Cancer Awareness Club and participated in the Change for Children and Save Animals Today clubs. She enjoyed capturing all of the memorable moments throughout the school year as a member of the yearbook staff and sharing her Saints spirit through Varsity Cheerleading. Leilani plans to attend the University of Alabama to study news media.
Preston Griffin Groves
Preston has been a member of the NSA family since the second grade. He was a member of the Varsity Baseball and Varsity Football teams, earning all-state and allconference honors in football his sophomore season. Preston also participated in the Hooked on Hope Club. He has been accepted to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Apprentice Program.
Randolph Riddick Harrell
Riddick joined the NSA family for Upper School and quickly fit right in! He was a member of the Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Team for four years, culminating in a state championship and earning all-state recognition in 2024. He also participated in the Hooked on Hope, Bob FM, Men's Volleyball and Outdoor Conservation clubs. Riddick plans to attend the University of Mississippi to study business.
Nathan Daniel Hollis
After living abroad, Nathan became a new Saint his junior year and enjoyed all of the arts programs NSA had to offer. He is most proud of winning an award for his artwork in the annual Sister Cities Young Artists and Authors Showcase. Nathan plans to attend Savannah College of Art & Design to study fashion marketing and management.
Brady Elizabeth Horton*
Brady was a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. She also participated in the American Red Cross, Care for Troops, Operation Smile, Shanti Bhavan and Hooked on Hope clubs. Brady earned first place awards in the annual Sister Cities Young Artists and Authors Showcase and in NSA’s annual art and photography show, Portfolio, in 2023. She was also a member of the Varsity Girls’ Soccer Team. Brady plans to attend the College of Charleston to study finance and commercial real estate.
Jon Christian James Jr.
Christian joined the NSA family for Upper School. He was a member of the Varsity Baseball Team, and he also participated in the Roc Solid and Shanti Bhavan clubs. Christian has been accepted to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Apprentice Program.
Morgan Woodard Jenkins
Morgan joined the NSA family in Middle School. A dedicated swimmer, she was a member of the Varsity Swim Team for five years, serving as captain her senior year. Morgan also participated in the Breast Cancer Awareness Club. She plans to attend the University of Lynchburg, where she will study nursing and continue her swimming career.
Hayden Christopher Jones*
A Saint since Middle School, Hayden was a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society and the Roc Solid, Breast Cancer Awareness, Spikeball, Yard Games and Operation Smile clubs. He was also a member of the yearbook staff and the Varsity Baseball Team. Hayden will be continuing his baseball career at Methodist University, where he plans to study psychology.
Charles Andrew Joseph
Charlie was a lifelong Saint, joining the NSA family in pre-kindergarten. A multi-sport athlete, he was a member of the lacrosse, indoor track and sailing teams while in Upper School and won the state championship in lacrosse his senior year. He was also a co-founder of the Bob FM Club, a member of the Roc Solid Club and served as an intern in the Innovation Lab. Charlie also enjoyed traveling internationally on several NSA trips. He plans to attend Appalachian State University to study international business.
Kayla Rachel Kosiorek*
John Alfred McClamy III
John joined the NSA family as a junior and was a member of the Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team as well as the Social Justice, Roc Solid and Bible Study clubs. John plans to attend Westminster University in Utah, where he will study business.
Alison Ophelia Meyer*
A Saint since kindergarten, Alison was a member of the Color Guard for five years, serving as captain her junior year. She was also a member of the National Honor Society and the French National Honor Society. Alison also participated in Band as well as several clubs, including Change for Children, GSA, Connecting with Kids and Mental Wellness. Alison plans to attend James Madison University to study forensic anthropology.
A Saint since Middle School, Kayla excelled academically and athletically throughout her time at NSA. She was a member of the National Honor Society and an integral member of the Varsity Tennis, Basketball and Softball teams. Kayla received multiple all-state and all-conference honors in tennis and softball, contributing to four of the Varsity Softball Team's state championship wins. Kayla plans to continue her tennis career at the University of Lynchburg, where she will be a member of the Master of PA Medicine Graduate Pathway Program on the prephysician assistant track.
Collin Alexander Legrand*
Unknown to his classmates until graduation, Collin served as our mascot, Bernie, throughout his time in Upper School and enthusiastically supported the Saints at a variety of events. He was also a member of the yearbook staff. He received the "Best in Show" award for his poetry in the 2024 Suffolk Sister Cities Young Artists and Authors Showcase. Collin plans to attend George Mason University to study criminal law.
Emma Grace Lydon*
A Saint since Middle School, Emma was a member of the National Honor Society and the French National Honor Society. She was also the co-president of the Operation Smile Club and a member of the Breast Cancer Awareness and Roc Solid clubs. Emma also served as a captain of the Varsity Field Hockey Team. She plans to attend Auburn University.
Haylee May Maynard*
Haylee joined the NSA family as a sophomore. She was a member of the Spanish National Honor Society and the Varsity Cross Country Team. She also enjoyed participating in the American Red Cross, Connecting with Kids, Lifesavers, Mental Wellness and the Save Animals Today clubs. Haylee plans to attend Old Dominion University.
Cayla Francis Middleton*
Cayla joined the NSA family in Middle School and was actively involved in nearly every aspect of student life at NSA. She was a member of the National Honor Society and served as an intern in the Office of Advancement her senior year. A talented artist, Cayla won the Cleta Iverson Norcross Best in Show Overall Award in NSA's 2024 Art and Photography Show, Portfolio. She was also the founder of the Animal Lovers Club, co-founder of the Cooking Club and a member of the Connecting with Kids and Save Animals Today clubs. Cayla also played Varsity Field Hockey and Varsity Soccer and was captain of the Color Guard Team. She even participated in the inaugural season of the Coed Saints Flag Football League, serving as a coach and member of the marketing team. Cayla plans to attend Virginia Tech, where she will study preveterinary medicine.
Cole James Montague
Joining NSA’s Class of 2024 as a junior, Cole was a member of the Varsity Baseball Team as well as the Bob FM, Yard Games and Outdoor Conservation clubs. Cole will attend Tidewater Community College to study HVAC and gas piping.
Abby Rose Moody
Abby joined the NSA family for Upper School, and she quickly got involved in many activities. She was a member of the American Red Cross, Breast Cancer Awareness, Roc Solid, Bible Study and Hooked on Hope clubs and also served as the co-president of the Operation Smile Club. Abby also played JV soccer and enjoyed serving as the lead student mentor for new students as well as an intern for the Office of Admissions. She was also a part of the inaugural season of the Coed Saints Flag Football League, serving as a coach for second and third grade Saints. Abby plans to attend the University of Mississippi to study nursing.
Katherine Jameson Moores
A Saint since fourth grade, Kate was involved in all aspects of life at NSA. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. Kate was also a dedicated threesport athlete, participating in Varsity Field Hockey, Swimming and Golf. She served as a captain of the swim and golf teams during her senior year. Kate was also an active member of the Morgan's Message and Operation Smile clubs. She loved working with the younger Saints as an Early Childhood Education Intern her senior year. Kate plans to attend Appalachian State University to study elementary education.
Karen Kaveza Mugaisi*
Class Historian
Karen was a member of the National Honor Society and the French National Honor Society and served as a Saints Ambassador. She held several leadership roles throughout her time at NSA, including Student Council president her senior year, Honor Council secretary, Connecting with Kids Club president and Varsity Field Hockey Team captain, receiving all-conference recognition her junior and senior seasons. Karen also participated in the inaugural season of the Coed Saints Flag Football League as a member of the marketing team and in NSA's theatre productions as a member of the backstage crew. Karen plans to attend the University of Virginia to study neuroscience.
Rylea Nicole Nelms*
Rylea is NSA’s first third-generation Saint, and she was involved in many facets of life at NSA. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society, and she served as the co-editor of NSA’s yearbook, “The Scroll,” her senior year. Rylea was also a leader of the Roc Solid and Bible Study clubs and served as an Early Childhood Education intern. An integral member of the Varsity Tennis and Varsity Softball teams, Rylea won the state championship in softball every year in Upper School and received numerous all-conference and all-state honors. She also enjoyed interacting with younger Saints as a flag football coach her senior year. Rylea plans to attend the University of South Carolina.
Ethan Connor O'Leary*
A lifelong Saint, Ethan has been a member of the NSA family since pre-kindergarten. In the Upper School, he was a member of the French National Honor Society as well as the yearbook staff. He also participated in numerous clubs, including Breast Cancer Awareness, Hooked on Hope and Snowboarding and Ski. He won numerous awards throughout Upper School for his photography. Ethan plans to attend Tidewater Community College and then transfer to Virginia Tech to study mechanical engineering.
Jackson Kade Oliver
Jack attended NSA for seven years. He participated in the Breast Cancer Awareness, Care for Troops, Snowboarding and Ski, Spikeball and Roc Solid clubs. Jack was also a member of the Varsity Football Team and was known for being a regular in the weight room. Jack plans to attend West Virginia University to study engineering.
Sara Shea Olsen*
Sara joined the NSA family as a junior after living abroad for the beginning of high school. She was a member of the National Honor Society and served as co-editor of NSA’s yearbook, “The Scroll,” her senior year. She was also vice president of the Lifesavers Club and a member of the Women in STEM and Connecting with Kids clubs. Sara served as an Early Childhood Education intern during her senior year. She plans to attend Virginia Tech to study residential environments and design.
Walter Bennett Parker
A Saint since pre-kindergarten, Bennett was a captain of the 2024 state champion Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Team, receiving all-conference and all-state honors his senior year. He also enjoyed being a member of the Varsity Sailing Team since Middle School. Bennett was a cofounder of the Bob FM Club and a member of the Roc Solid and G.O.O.D. Music clubs. Bennett plans to attend Hampden-Sydney College.
Lily Claire Petry* Class President
Lily joined NSA for Upper School and immediately became an integral part of the community, serving as class president for all four years. She was a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society and the Honor Council. Lily was also the captain of the Varsity Field Hockey Team, president of the Operation Smile Club, a Student Council representative, a flag football coach and a member of the Roc Solid Club. She also enjoyed serving as an Early Childhood Education intern her senior year. Lily plans to attend the University of South Carolina to study cardiovascular technology.
Anabelle Elizabeth Richards
Anabelle joined the NSA family in kindergarten. She was a member of the French National Honor Society and the Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse and Cheerleading teams. She was also a member of the Breast Cancer Awareness, Morgan's Message, Save Animals Today and Mental Wellness clubs. Anabelle plans to attend the University of Kentucky to study neuroscience.
Isabelle Marie Rose* Salutatorian
Izzy joined the NSA family in fifth grade. She was a member of the National Honor Society and captain of the Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse and Girls’ Tennis teams. Izzy was also the vice president of the Connecting with Kids Club and a member of the Writer’s and the Morgan's Message clubs. Izzy plans to attend Roanoke College, where she was accepted into the Fellows Program as an Outdoor Adventures Fellow and will study psychology in the Honors College.
Jackson Carter Runyon*
A lifelong Saint, Jackson was a member of the National Honor Society as well as the Roc Solid, American Red Cross and Operation Smile clubs. He was also a captain for the Varsity Football and Baseball teams and received all-conference and all-state honors his junior and senior years. He also served as a coach for NSA's Coed Saints Flag Football League. Jackson plans to continue his baseball career at Virginia Tech, where he will major in business.
Alexandra Elizabeth Stenson*
Alexandra joined the NSA family in the eighth grade. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. She also participated in several clubs, including Operation Smile, Women in STEM, Roc Solid and Breast Cancer Awareness. Alexandra enjoyed serving as an intern for the Technology Department her senior year. She plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to study data science.
Allison Paola Walls
A Saint since third grade, Alli was a member of the Varsity Girls’ Basketball Team and the Roc Solid, Operation Smile and Snowboarding and Ski clubs. She also won several art awards throughout her time in the Upper School. Alli plans to attend Tidewater Community College to study welding and diesel mechanics.
Carson Davis Wetmore
Carson attended NSA for eight years. During Upper School, he participated in the Roc Solid, Bible Study, Outdoor Conservation and Hooked on Hope clubs. He was also a member of the Varsity Baseball Team and served as an intern for the Innovation Lab his senior year. Carson plans to attend Ferrum College, where he will continue his baseball career and study business.
Nicholas Gerald Yates*
A Saint since Middle School, Nico was a member of the Care for Troops, Roc Solid, Operation Smile, Bob FM, Film and Operation Smile clubs. He was also a talented three-sport athlete, participating in Varsity Football, Varsity Indoor Track and Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse, where he received all-conference and all-state honors and won the state championship his senior year. Nico also broke the school record for the boys’ 55m hurdles his senior year. He plans to continue his lacrosse career at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he will study aeronautical science. *Academic Distinction
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