Four Years Later: OTS Class of 2020 Continues to Shine

At Old Trail School, we take pride in our mission to nurture intellectually curious, independent thinkers who emerge with a passion for discovery, critical thinking and collaborative learning. The success of this mission is reflected in the achievements of our graduates.

Four years following graduation, Old Trail School’s Class of 2020 members continue to shine brightly in their academic and personal endeavors. Their confidence, competence and character are evident as they embark on the next phase of their educational journeys.

Our former students have been accepted to a diverse array of colleges and universities, showcasing their unique strengths and interests. Their choices reflect a broad spectrum of academic fields and personal aspirations—from accounting and finance to environmental studies to biomedical engineering to fashion business management—underscoring the well-rounded education they received at Old Trail. A list of some of the institutions they will be attending can be found below.

Bates College
Chapman University
Claremont McKenna College
Colgate University
Davidson College
Elon University
Fashion Institute of Technology
Hamilton College
Indiana University
John Carroll University
Kent State University
Manhattan School of Music
Miami University
Middlebury College
Morehouse College
Ohio University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Southwestern University
Stanford University
Syracuse University
The College of Wooster
The George Washington University
The Ohio State University
The University of Akron
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of Cincinnati
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rochester
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Xavier University

Alexander Zunt ’20
HAWKEN SCHOOL ’24
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

Competing against MBA students, Alex and his Hawken School entrepreneurship team won first place in Case Western Reserve University’s Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Fast Pitch Contest last October. He will attend the University of Rochester in the fall to study biomedical engineering.

Ava Palfi '20
WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY ’24
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON

Ava is a three-year graduate of Western Reserve Academy’s Cancer Immunology Lab and has spent the last three years interning at Viscus Biologics in Cleveland. She was captain of the Reserve fencing team and a nationally ranked fencer, served as a dormitory prefect, and performed at the Vatican with her school choir last spring. Ava will continue her scientific journey in the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison this fall.

Casey Bullock '20
EDWARD HIGH SCHOOL ’24
DAVIDSON COLLEGE

A three-time Ohio Division I state football champion at St. Edward High School, Casey will continue his studies and athletic career at Davidson College this fall. He was the featured speaker at our New Alumni Welcome Brunch last spring, an annual event that welcomes the eighth grade graduating class into the OTS alumni family.

Alex Newman '20
WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY ’24
MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC

After landing the female lead role in more than 10 theatrical productions at Western Reserve Academy and performing on stage with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra on multiple occasions, Alex will continue growing as a performer at the Manhattan School of Music in the fall. At Reserve, Alex was a Pioneer Leader, a Chief Ambassador in the Admission Office and leader of the Jewish Student Union.

Peter McGinnes ’20
WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY ’24
STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Peter is a 2024 graduate of Western Reserve Academy, where he received the prestigious Harlan N. Wood Award. The honor is bestowed annually upon the senior “whose work and accomplishments have been distinguished by exceptional effort and whose example has been of great value to academic morale.” He will attend Stanford University this fall and intends to study psychology.

Meg Mountain '20
WALSH JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL '24
OHIO UNIVERSITY

Meg was a three-sport varsity athlete at Walsh Jesuit High School, competing in field hockey, lacrosse and swimming. She will attend Ohio University in the fall to study marketing and communications.

 

Kalli Pierce '20
REVERE HIGH SCHOOL '24
THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER

Kallie was a fully engaged student at Revere High School, where she was president of Minutemen Mentoring and her student group and a member of several organizations, including Key Club, the National Art Honor Society, the League of Leaders and the National Society of High School Scholars. This fall, Kallie will attend the College of Wooster to study psychology and studio art.

Sam Lanier '20
KENT ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL ’24
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Sam earned multiple awards and varsity letters in soccer, baseball and band at Kent Roosevelt High School. Graduating summa cum laude, he received the esteemed Adam Hamilton Athletic and Academic Memorial Scholarship, awarded to two Roosevelt seniors who have “shown leadership in the classroom, on the playing fields and in the community.” He is excited to participate in the STEM Scholars program at The Ohio State University in the fall, where he intends to study biomedical engineering.

As they step into their future, the OTS Class of 2020 carries forward the values instilled by Old Trail, ready to contribute thoughtfully and effectively to their communities and beyond. We are proud of their accomplishments and confident they will continue to excel!