The Archwood Scholarship

Lauren Dietrich, recipient of the 2023-2024 Archwood Scholarship, resides in
Gainesville, VA; she attended schools in Haymarket and Warrenton, VA. She very
much enjoys school, learning, making friends, and has put effort into her academics and
sports endeavors.
She learns things that are new in what she achieves; she looks forward to learning and
excelling in an educational journey by attending Wakefield School, while receiving a
classical education. She excelled at her previous schools academically and in sports,
and was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society.
Lauren manages her studies and sports proficiently, balancing these endeavors. At
Wakefield, she looks forward to excel in equestrian skills via Wakefield’s program at
Beverly Equestrian. She grew up around horses and other animals and has been riding
competitively for many years. She enjoys tending to the needs of the horses at the farm
she rides at.
When Lauren isn’t studying, riding, or engaged in other sports, she spends time
outdoors with family and friends. Always trying something new and adventurous in her
life.
Lauren is thrilled to attend Wakefield and thanks the school administrator’s for honoring
her with the Archwood Scholarship, upholding the values and ethics of Wakefield.

Daniel Kwon, of The Plains, Va is delighted and honored to be a recipient of the Archwood Scholarship. Daniel attended 8th grade at The Hill School, and attended Marshall Middle School, and Colman Elementary. He is very responsible and strongly motivated in his commitment to academic achievements and extracurricular activities.

He enjoys learning history, especially World War 1 & 2, politics, and math. 

Daniel believes strongly in giving back to his community with volunteering at his local church, helping elders, and helping out at summer camps with special needs children. 

Daniel is dedicated and passionate to playing golf at a competitive level and this sport has strengthened his character and helped him to grow mentally. 

He is very grateful to have this opportunity to be a part of the Wakefield family and is looking forward to becoming an active recipient of the Archwood Scholar by serving in activities in and out of school. He strives to bring respect to the academic establishment he attends and the community surrounding him. 

Keira Alcina Smith, of Haymarket, VA, is honored to receive the Archwood Scholar Award for 2020-21. She is motivated by this responsibility to uphold the standards and represent the beliefs of the Wakefield community on her path to virtue and wisdom before becoming a proud Wakefield School Graduate in 2024!  

Keira is a hard working student who is curious, enjoys learning, and has a hard time telling you what her favorite subject is because she gets excited about them all. Some of her favorite academic adventures were her science fair projects (some of which were influenced by bomb technicians!), participating in math meets, writing short stories, and providing comedic relief in her school plays. Keira loves to read, write creative stories, and draw in her spare time.

While Keira enjoys learning, she also loves being an active contributor in her community through involvement in student government, acting as a counselor-in-training at summer camps, learning to save lives through junior lifeguard classes, and playing soccer. She is eager to explore the opportunities Wakefield offers to further develop her leadership skills through participating in various organizations, clubs and community service programs. Keira has been riding horses since she was 6 years old and is enthusiastic about allowing her sportsmanship and equestrian skills to represent Wakefield as a Fighting Owl on the Wakefield Equestrian Sports Program (WESP) Varsity Team.

Keira previously attended Green Hedges School in Vienna, VA.