College Matriculation

"At King, I was challenged academically in the classroom, and my teachers supported me while encouraging me to reach my highest potential. Because of this, I am confident that I will be able to succeed and find the answers to challenges that come my way. "

"As I prepare to graduate, I’m grateful for the people and experiences that shaped me, from varsity goalie and golf captain to volunteering in the Math Help Center. The ASPIRE science program taught me resilience, and Dr. Schulman’s guidance helped me learn from failure. Dr. K’s passion for math and the support from Mr. Nelson and Mr. Hyatt in physics grew my confidence. Mr. G’s APUSH class helped me find my voice. At King, I also explored German, band, and DJing for my senior project. I’m honored to graduate as a Cum Laude Society member and look forward to studying electrical engineering at Villanova, grounded in all King has taught me."

"Mr. O’Neill’s World History class taught me how to make claims, support arguments, and debate—skills I rely on often. Dr. K. showed me that learning is about the pursuit of understanding, not just the right answer. At King, the content has often been a vehicle for bigger life lessons. I’ve learned to value collaboration and take a step back when needed, without losing the drive to go 110% when it really matters. And what’s especially unique about King is the culture of support; it’s a place where asking for help is expected, and where students and teachers truly look out for each other. "

"King has always empowered me to pursue what I love, from the after-school environmental program in third grade to organizing fundraisers with King Cares in the Upper School. With Mrs. Raidt’s support, I launched the Lower School Movie Night to benefit Girl Up. My teachers taught me to advocate for myself and value the learning process. As a lifer, King has been my home, and I’ll carry its lessons with me as I head to Georgetown, grounded in kindness, respect, integrity, and perseverance."

"When I arrived at King, I quickly found community through clubs, eventually co-founding the Mental Health Awareness Club. Taking an art history elective sparked my passion for art, and Ms. LaPolla encouraged me to join Advanced Art and the yearbook team. Leading the yearbook process taught me project management, teamwork, and professionalism. These experiences helped me grow into a confident, organized leader, fully prepared for college and beyond. "

"My time at King has been nothing short of transformative. After 12 years here, I’m deeply grateful for the teachers who’ve guided and inspired me. I’ve grown tremendously, and the opportunities I’ve had at King have been foundational to both my academic and personal development."

"King has been an incredible place to explore my passions, especially in track and science. Being part of the track program’s growth taught me focus, resilience, and confidence. Science classes with Dr. Schulman and Mr. DeFelice pushed me to think critically, and programs like Frog Club gave me hands-on experience. King helped me become a curious, independent learner ready to ask big questions and take on what’s next."

"I think that every class that I have taken at King has contributed to my academic and career goals, even if they seem unrelated to my college major. Although I am interested in computer science, learning about different governments and political systems in AP Comparative Government or exploring various pieces of literature in AP Literature has helped me tremendously in gaining an interdisciplinary understanding of the world, something that will undoubtedly serve me well in the future. As I get ready to graduate and go off to college, I can confidently say that the King community has helped me grow both as a student and an individual."