Avery Davis, 13, of Haymarket, has been awarded the Wakefield School Archwood Scholarship, which recognizes engagement inside and outside the classroom, an appreciation for the value of scholarship, a passion for curiosity, and an articulated vision of what engagement, scholarship, and curiosity look like at the Upper School level.

Wakefield's Archwood Scholarship is given to a new student entering ninth grade at Wakefield. The annual award of $11,500 continues for all four years the student is in Upper School.

She is currently an eighth grader at Ronald Reagan Middle School.

Avery said the first thing she noticed about Wakefield was how beautiful the view is from campus, and then she discovered she and her family loved the school.

"My family and I became interested in Wakefield School when we discovered that the school is made up of a small, supportive community that helps every student succeed academically while pursuing their individual interests outside of the classroom," said Avery.

Her favorite subject is social studies and she hopes to pursue a law degree from the University of Virginia.

In her spare time, she enjoys running cross-country, playing the violin and piano, skiing during the winter, and sailing in the Northern Neck during the summer.

She plans on running cross-country and track at Wakefield and hopes to try some new sports as well.

She is the daughter of John and Cathy Davis.

To be selected for the scholarship, applicants had to notify Wakefield of their interest, write an essay between 250-500 words addressing the ways in which he/she demonstrate the values of an Archwood Scholar, and attend a Leadership Banquet with other applicants.

A committee comprised of the Head of School, Director of Admission, and the Head of the Upper School make the final selection. Students are also eligible for need-based financial aid in addition to the Archwood Scholarship.