Fort Worth Country Day’s (FWCD) Class of 2025 has earned more than $11.3 million in merit-based scholarships, awarded to 86% of its 90 graduating seniors. They were accepted to 151 universities and have committed to attend 38 of them, utilizing more than $2.4 million of their offered scholarships. 49% of the senior class will attend out-of-state colleges and universities, with 48% choosing to remain in Texas. The remaining 3% encompasses students who are undecided or pursuing a professional athletic career.
FWCD valedictorian, Alex Seiden, will attend Rice University this fall. A Cum Laude Society member and National Merit Commended Student, Seiden excelled in STEM courses, including AP Chemistry and Multivariable Calculus, and completed the TCU Neeley Data Analytics Academy. His passion for sports analytics led him to a Cincinnati Reds internship, combining academics with real-world applications. A four-year varsity tennis player, Seiden earned multiple awards, including the Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC) Sportsmanship Award. He also demonstrated leadership as a member of the Honor and Discipline Councils and led FWCD’s Daffodil Garden project, honoring Holocaust victims.
FWCD salutatorian, Murphy Hoefer, will attend Dartmouth College in the fall. A Cum Laude Society member with a passion for STEM, she thrived in AP Chemistry and Multivariable Calculus and interned at biotech company, Eosera, to improve production efficiencies. Hoefer performed as a cellist in the Upper School Orchestra for four years and was FWCD’s top female athlete, earning the Stansbery Award annually and captaining the cross-country and swim teams. Her leadership extended to the Honor Council, Link Crew, and her role as a Summer 2025 Teaching Fellow at Breakthrough Fort Worth, inspiring future learners.
Other highlights from the Class of 2025 include:
- 18 seniors were named National Merit Finalists, Commended, and/or College Board Recognition Programs Scholars.
- 22 seniors were named AP Scholars, AP Scholars with Honor, or AP Scholars with Distinction.
- Three students were admitted to Ivy League schools (Dartmouth College and Cornell University), with two enrolling at Dartmouth.
- Two students were named National Merit Semifinalists: Aedan McCormack and Charles Portwood.
- 12 seniors will become Longhorns at The University of Texas at Austin, the class’s highest-enrolling institution.
- Six seniors will participate in collegiate athletics, including:
- Ellie Cady, swimming at Ohio Wesleyan University
- Mason Harper, golf at Dordt University
- Caroline King, field hockey at Davidson College
- Zachary Pakis, volleyball at Rutgers University-Newark
- Vivian Richey, pom squad at The University of Texas at Austin
- Dario Rosas, soccer at Southwestern College
- Two seniors will pursue degrees in fine arts, including:
- Corbin Harrell, theatre major at Texas Christian University
- Priscilla Lambis, musical theatre major at Hendrix College
- One senior, Joseph Brunson, will launch a career in professional jiu-jitsu with Team Mohler.
- FWCD’s 90 seniors submitted 750+ applications to 201 universities worldwide.
“This senior class represents a truly exceptional group of students whose achievements demonstrate the strength of an FWCD education,” said Eric Lombardi, head of school at FWCD. “From their impressive scholarship offers to their outstanding success on the field, stage, and in the classroom, they have consistently embodied the values of perseverance, creativity, and leadership. We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and confident they will leave a lasting impact on the world as they pursue their next chapters.”
ABOUT FORT WORTH COUNTRY DAY
Since 1963, Fort Worth Country Day has inspired the passion to learn, the courage to lead, and the commitment to serve through a program that fosters the intellectual, physical, emotional, and ethical development of its students. Situated on 104 acres in southwest Fort Worth, Fort Worth Country Day’s 220 faculty/staff members lead and teach grades JK-12. Offering a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum, Fort Worth Country Day focuses on the 3A’s—academics, arts, and athletics—to bring balance to students’ experiences, provide opportunities to explore multiple interests, and thrive in a compassionate community. To learn more about Fort Worth Country Day, visit
www.fwcd.org or
www.Facebook.com/FortWorthCountryDay.
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