Local Students Graduate from St. Andrew's-Sewanee School

St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School celebrated the 2020-2021 school year with a weekend of ceremonies culminating in the graduation of the Class of 2021.

The 34 members of the St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School Class of 2021 were accepted to 89 colleges and universities and will enroll in 24 different schools, from Sewanee: The University of the South to University College in Dublin, Ireland to Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. Multiple members of the class plan to attend Sewanee, Tennessee Tech, Smith College, and MTSU. Two students will take a gap year before matriculating and one plans to enroll in the U.S. Navy.

SAS is currently accepting applications for Fall 2021. For more information, go to www.sasweb.org

Jenna Black (Sewanee), a seven-year day student. A four-year, three-season athlete, she was a member of the soccer, basketball, and tennis teams and received the school’s Best Female Athlete award this year. She recently placed first in the District and third in the Region in tennis doubles and qualified for the State tournament to be held later this month. Jenna completed an independent study in sports journalism and communication. She served SAS as a student ambassador, Proctor, and member of the Honor Council. Thanks to a special arrangement between SAS and the University of the South, Jenna was able to enroll in Chinese classes at Sewanee. In the fall, she will attend the university. She is the daughter of SAS Academic Dean and Associate Head of School Kelley Black and Robert Black.

Sarah Grace Burns (Sewanee) was a seven-year day student. A High Honors student, she was a member of Cum Laude and president of Honor Council and served as a Proctor, SAS Ambassador, and Acolyte. She recently received the Head of School’s Award given by the faculty to the individual whose achievements in academics, in extra-curricular activities, and in service to St. Andrew’s-Sewanee are outstanding and received the school’s Sarah McPherson Carlos Calculus Award. Last year, she received the SMA Class of 1946 Junior Leadership Award. Over the years, she has participated in Interact, Climbing Team, Black Student Union, Outdoor Club, Global and Local Outreach, Student Vestry, and ECO-SAS. A hard-working athlete, Sarah Grace was a four-year member of the soccer and track teams. She was named to the All-Conference soccer team her freshman and sophomore years and was elected team captain this year. She has placed in the State track meet in High Jump several times and holds the school record in High Jump and the 4x400 relay. She recently placed 1st in High Jump at the Regional meet and qualified for the State meet in that event and 300m Low Hurdles. She received this year’s MVP Awards in soccer and track and field. As a sophomore she was a State qualifier in swimming. Sarah Grace completed an independent study course in photography and researched the past effects of climate change on humans and language. During the summers, Sarah Grace participated in the EPI Yellowstone trip and as a counselor for the SAS Soccer and Waterfalls camps. Sarah Grace is taking a gap year to pursue internships, travel, and exploration and will then attend the University of the South where she received an Ecce Quam Bonum Award. Sarah Grace is the daughter of SAS faculty members Doug and Margot Burns.

Madalyn Cleveland (South Pittsburg) is a seven-year day student and honors student. She is a former member of the yearbook staff. Madalyn is a four-year member of the SAS volleyball team and played softball for South Pittsburg High School. She was named MVP of the volleyball team this year and to the 2021 All-Academic Softball Team by the Tennessee Softball Coaches Association. Madalyn will be attending Tennessee Tech where she plans to study nursing. Madalyn is the daughter of Sidney and Christopher Cleveland.

Ethan Drey (Whitwell) attended SAS for three years, as both a day and boarding student. He achieved academic honors, was active with the SAS Farm and the Dungeons and Dragons club, and became an accomplished potter while at SAS. Following graduation, Ethan will be enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He plans to attend the Navy’s nuclear program in Charleston, S.C. Ethan is the son of Mary and Jack Jordan.

Meredith Foster (Winchester), a seven-year day student is a High Honors and Honors student who formerly served as an Acolyte. In the past, she has received awards in Latin and Health and Fitness. A three-year volleyball team member, she was team captain and MVP this year and past Most Improved Player. Meredith also participates in All-star competitive cheer where she received the best backspot award. Meredith will be attending Tennessee Tech University where she intends to study biochemistry with a focus in pre-dentistry. She is a recipient of the Hope Scholarship. Meredith is the daughter of Kim and David Foster.

Lily Garner (Sewanee) is a one-year day student. She was a member of the school’s state championship Ethics Bowl Team. She recently received the school’s 2-Dimensional Art Purchase Award. Thanks to a special relationship between SAS and the University of the South, Lily was able to enroll in Introduction to Molecular Biology & Genetics and Writing and Speaking French at the university. She was a member of the varsity girls’ soccer team. Lily will be attending Smith College in the fall. She is the daughter of SAS Counseling Services Coordinator Lisa Garner and Lee Garner.

Curtis Gill (South Pittsburg) is a five-year day student and High Honors student. Curtis participated in varsity track and field and is part of the school’s record-holding 4x200 relay team and state-bound 4x800 relay team. He performed with his band, Jettison, at many Creative Expression Assemblies and school celebrations. Curtis will attend Middle Tennessee State University in the fall. Curtis is the son of David Gill and Jocelyn Gill.

Myers Gorrell (Sewanee) is a seven-year day student and High Honors student. Over the years, he served as a Proctor, Acolyte, and SAS Ambassador. He was recently inducted into Cum Laude and awarded the Lulu Hampton Owen Service Award given by the faculty to the individual who has shown outstanding service to the school and to the community-at-large. Myers was PR representative for Interact and participated in Global and Local Outreach. A Boy Scout since sixth grade, Myers recently achieved Eagle Scout rank. As part of the process, he organized a service project to build six benches and a tarp shelter at the SAS sixth-grade campout site. Myers was a four-year member of the varsity soccer team, senior co-captain, a former Coaches’ Award recipient, and this year’s MVP. He played for the Camp Forest FC while managing the SAS middle school girls’ team. His sophomore year Camp Forest went undefeated and won the DIII State Championships. He was formerly a member of the SAS swim team. Through a special arrangement with the University of the South, Myers enrolled in Macroeconomics at the college. Myers enjoyed an SAS-sponsored EPI Yellowstone trip during the summer of 2018. He has worked as a camp counselor and lifeguard. Myers was a delegate to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards in 2019. He recently received the school’s Michael S. Dalton Award for Excellence in Physics. Myers plans to study Environmental Engineering at Gonzaga University where he was admitted to the Honors Program and awarded the Regents Scholarship, the university’s largest possible scholarship.Myers is the son of Iska Hoole and Buck Gorrell.

John Turner “J.T.” Jenkins (Sewanee) is a seven-year day student. An honors student, J.T. served as an SAS Ambassador and a member of the House Leadership. Over the years, he has received class awards in History and Chinese. He took Intermediate Chinese at the University of the South while a student at SAS and received a full scholarship through the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) for a month-long study abroad program in Shanghai, China. J.T. founded the Debate Club and participated in Martial Arts Club, History Club, and on the SAS Farm. A talented musician, he performed with Vocal Ensemble and as both a solo act and in two bands for many Creative Expression Assemblies and school celebrations. He has participated in varsity track and cross country. J.T. will attend Belmont University. He is the son of Bess Turner and John Jenkins and stepson of Christopher Crigger.

Nathan King (Sewanee) was a seven-year day student. A true scholar-athlete, Nathan was a High Honors student, basketball team captain, three-time tennis team captain, and three-year member of the golf team. He received this year’s Best Male Athlete award. He previously participated in baseball and on the Franklin County High School Fishing Team. Nathan racked up many athletic honors over the years including Most Improved Player in golf and tennis and MVP in tennis and basketball. He was twice named to the All-District Team for basketball. He recently placed third in the District tennis singles. Thanks to a special relationship between SAS and the University of the South, Nathan was able to enroll in Introduction to Macroeconomics at the college. He recently received the SAS Advanced Statistics award. His non-school activities included working for his family’s business, King’s Tree Service. Nathan will attend Tennessee Tech where he intends to study mechanical engineering. He is the son of Edward and Barbara (’00) King.

Zolon Knoll (Sewanee), is an honors student, Proctor, Acolyte, and SAS Ambassador. He was a two-year member of the Curriculum Committee. He was a four-year member of the varsity swim team and participated in track and mountain biking. His 4x800 relay team recently placed second at the Regional track and field meet and qualified for the State meet to be held later this month. He qualified for the State swim meet in the 50yd, 100yd, and 200yd Freestyle, the 100yd Butterfly, and the 200yd Individual Medley. A guitarist, Zolon played several Creative Expression Assemblies with the campus band Jettison. He also had his pottery displayed in the SAS Gallery. Thanks to SAS’s special relationship with the University of the South, Zolon enrolled in German at the college. He recently completed a semester-long independent study entitled Archaeology: Lithic Debris Analysis. Zolon has worked as a swim coach for the Sewanee Tigersharks every summer since he was 11 years old. He is a lifeguard at Sewanee’s Fowler Center. Zolon will attend Centre College. Zolon is the son of SAS faculty member Marion Knoll and Martin Knoll (SA’78).

Caroline Lamborn (Sewanee), a six-year day student, participated in yearbook and theatre. She had a lead role in the school’s production of Babka without Borders and performed in Kaleidoscope and The Robber Bridgeroom. Caroline distinguished herself this year by being the only senior to have managed to take six years of science during her four years in the Upper School. Caroline will be attending Eckerd College. Caroline is the daughter of Robert and Amy Lamborn.

Luciana Mollica (Sewanee), a seven-year day student, was an honors student and a member of the Conduct Council. A four-year member of the volleyball team and this year’s team captain, over the years, she has received the Coaches’ Award and Most Improved Player Award. She is past recipient of the Bun Pickering Spanish V Award and received the Sewanee Poetry Award this year. Luciana enjoys outdoor activities. She was a member of the Mountain Biking team and participated on Climbing Club and backpacking trips. She received this year’s G. Sanford McGee Outing Award. She also contributed to the literary magazine every year and had one of her paintings displayed in the SAS Gallery. In addition to her school activities, Luciana worked at the Monteagle assembly and participated in Sewanee Spoken Word. She will be attending Western Carolina University. Luciana is the daughter of Pete and Jill Mollica.

Hannah Moss (Monteagle), a six-year day student, achieved academic honors her senior year. Over the years at SAS, she participated in Global and Local Outreach, tennis, volleyball, and basketball. In 2019, she was named Most Improved Player by her tennis teammates. In addition to her academic work, Hannah has been a summer camp tennis instructor and cabin leader and hostess at the Sewanee Inn. Next year, she will attend University of Memphis. Hannah is the daughter of Dana and Tracey Moss.

Porter Neubauer (Belvidere) is a seven-year day student and this year’s Salutatorian. He recently received the the Sewanee Military Academy Memorial Merit Award. Given by SMA alumni to the student who has displayed athletic proficiency, academic excellence, and, above all, outstanding character in all actions both within and outside of our school community. Porter served as an Acolyte, Proctor, and SAS Ambassador. He was previously a member of House Leadership. A High Honors student, Porter is a member of Cum Laude and the Curriculum Committee. He has received class awards in Spanish and Physics and took courses in Principles of Chemistry and Creative Writing at the University of the South. He recently received the school’s James Agee Award for Nonfiction. Over the years Porter has participated in Literary Magazine, Student Vestry, Outdoor Club, Debate Club, Global and Local Outreach, The Middle Way, Fashion Club, Great Discussions, History Club, and as Service Coordinator for Interact. He recently achieved Eagle Scout as a member of the SAS Boy Scout Troop for which he was Senior Patrol Leader. He is a four-year member of the varsity soccer team, a three-year member of the varsity swim team, and participated in Strength and Conditioning. He is recipient of the Coach’s Award in swimming in 2019-2020 and in soccer this spring. He was named a Soccer Division II-A All-District Player and served as team co-captain. His club soccer team, for which he was team captain for four years, were 2016 D3 State Champs and 2018 D2 State Runner-up and D1 State Quarterfinals. He is a member of the Sewanee Tigersharks’ record-holding 100 freestyle relay team. In the fall, Porter will be attending Washington and Lee University on a prestigious Johnson Scholarship which provides full tuition, room, board, and expenses. Porter is the son of Alex (’91) and Amy Neubauer.

Lauren Ostrowski (Monteagle) is a seven-year day student. She was a member of the volleyball team and yearbook staff. As a member of the SAS Players, Lauren participated in productions of Kaleidoscope and The Robber Bridegroom. She was recently recognized for completing five years of science in her four years in the Upper School. Lauren will attend Maryville College. She is the daughter of Joyce and Michael Ostrowski.

Isabella Randolph (Sewanee), a seven-year day student at SAS, is an honors student, Proctor, SAS Ambassador, and president of the Conduct Council. Over the years, Isabella participated Black Student Union, Global and Local Outreach, Gender and Sexualities Awareness, Bible Study, and track. She was a frequent performer on the SAS stage, performing in 13 theatre productions. She also frequently sang in Creative Expression Assemblies and Chapel. She was a two-year recipient of the theatre award. She also received a SHOW Job Award. Thanks to a special relationship between SAS and the University of the South, Isabella enrolled in Music of Western Civilization at the college. She will be attending University College in Dublin, Ireland. Isabella is the daughter of SAS faculty member Tracy Randolph and Adam Randolph.

Justine Rogers (Sewanee), a seven-year day student, is the Class of 2021 valedictorian and was recently awarded the Day Student Award given by the faculty to the individual whose character and involvement in the life of the school have contributed significantly to our community. A High Honors student and Proctor, Justine was president of Cum Laude and a member of Honor Council. She received this year’s Advanced Functional Pottery award. She is a three-year member of the school’s state championship Ethics Bowl Team. Justine participated in theatre and volleyball. Thanks to a special relationship between SAS and the University of the South, Justine was able to enroll in an upper-level Spanish class at the college. The summer of her junior year she attended the Governor’s School for the Humanities. Justine will attend Smith College. Justine is the daughter of Linda and Clayton Rogers.

Adeline Smith (Tullahoma) is a seven-year day student. She was co-captain of the varsity girls’ soccer team, a three-year varsity starter, and recipient of this year’s Coaches’ Award. An honors student at SAS, she will attend the University of the South. Adeline is the daughter of Scott and Jennifer Smith.

Hannah Warmbrod (Belvidere), a five-year day student, is a High Honors student and a member of the Honor and Conduct Councils. Over the years, she received awards in Spanish and Studio Art. She recently received the school’s 2-Dimensional Art Purchase Award. A four-year member of the cross country team and three-year member of the swimming and track teams, Hannah is past recipient of two Most Improved awards in cross country and one in track and two Coaches’ Awards in swimming. She was chosen to attend the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Sciences and Engineering. Next year, Hannah plans to attend Berry College on a Berry Academic Scholarship. Hannah is the daughter of Mark and Rebekah Warmbrod.

Sean Willis (Sewanee), a seven-year day student, was on the Honors list. He participated in the Debate and History Clubs. Over the years, he was a member of the soccer, baseball, and swim teams. As drummer of the campus band Jettison, Sean performed in Creative Expression Assemblies and at SAS events. Next year he will be studying biology at MTSU. Sean is the son of Sally Krebs and Kevin Willis.

Lauren Wockasen (Monteagle), a seven-year day student, served as an SAS Ambassador and on the yearbook and literary magazine staffs. She performed with the school’s Vocal Ensemble at special events and in Creative Expression Assemblies. She was a four-year member of the volleyball team and was JV captain her senior year. Lauren plans to attend Chattanooga State to become a licensed aesthetician. Lauren is the daughter of SAS employee Tanya Wockasen (’94) and Tony Wockasen.

Payton Zeitler (Sewanee) is a seven-year day student. He is a High Honor student, Proctor, and SAS Ambassador. He recently received the school’s Statistics and Probability class award. He formerly served as an international student mentor, participated in Debate Club, and received academic honors in Chinese. A four-year member of the basketball team, he is a two-time recipient of the Coach’s Award, served as captain, and won the William Holland Varnell Manager’s Award. This year, he also played soccer. Payton will attend Hampden Sydney College. Payton is the son of SAS Director of Athletics Rob Zeitler and Courtnay Zeitler.

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