Class Notes

Justin Cassidy, Class of 2010, is working on the engineering team at Quantum Space, after graduating from Catholic University. He was recently included in an article for Catholic University’s Engineer Magazine.  

Justin Cassidy, B.E.E. 2019, M.S. 2019, who earned both his degrees in electrical engineering from Catholic University, started working at Quantum Space last year as a member of the engineering team. He had previously worked alongside Reed when he interned on Reed’s team at NASA Goddard. During his time in the engineering school, Cassidy said he got to experiment and learn about a wide range of subjects, including power systems, circuit designs, and computer networks. That exposure has helped him in the startup, because he is often asked to step in and assist with various aspects of the project. 

Class of 2014 alum Zachary Crilley was recently named one of the top young innovators in the Washington, DC region by the Washington Business Journal and DC Inno. He is one of “nine disruptors, philanthropists and venture capital enthusiasts determined to shake up the status quo.” Below is the article from this accomplishment! 

Zachary Crilley, CEO,
co-founder,GovFuse LLC

• Age: 23

• Hometown: Chevy Chase, Maryland

• College: Babson College

• Degree: Bachelor's in global business management

• First job: Newspaper route delivering the Washington Post 

Travis Scala, Class of 2016, is an Accounting and Finance Major at Davis & Elkins College. Below is an excerpt from D&E’s Leading The Way Newsletter. 

When I began my college search, if someone had told me that I would be in the position I am today, I would not have believed them. At that time, I thought I needed the cliché big school experience to fulfill my academic, social, and athletic aspirations. However, after visiting Davis & Elkins College for the first time I found this could not have been further from the truth. 

Although initially uninterested in D&E after learning it was located in the hills of West Virginia and had a small enrollment, just out of curiosity I called the coach who had sent me a letter of interest. A few weeks later I found myself on the D&E campus and was immediately welcomed into the community by everyone I encountered. I would return to campus three more times before moving to campus my first semester. Since that day, I was determined to make the most of my experience. In addition to being a member of the Men’s Lacrosse team, I also serve as the Student Government Treasurer, belong to Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and am a member of the dining services staff.

My four years at Davis & Elkins College have exceeded my expectations and I fully understand that none of this would be possible without the vast and generous donations from graduates, friends and the greater community. With 98% of D&E students receiving some form of financial aid, every gift, regardless of the amount, has a huge impact. My fellow Senators join me in thanking everyone whose generosity makes it possible for us to have this amazing opportunity. 

Travis was also featured in the local West Virginia newspaper, The Inter-Mountain, for his work tutoring students at a local elementary school. Travis has been on either the Presidents or Deans List every semester since arriving at D&E in August of 2024. He is also a captain on the D&E Lacrosse Team.

Nathaniel Silverman, Class of 2018, attends Northeastern University and is a part of their Varsity Valorent E-Sports Team. In December, they won the E-Sports Collegiate Championship after upsetting the 1-seed Ball State! 
 

Alum Sean Kenny from the Class of 2020 signed with Dickinson College this year to play collegiate lacrosse. Sean is currently a senior at Georgetown Prep. Fun Owl Fact: Will Farrell, Woods Class of 2014, also played lacrosse for Dickinson College! 
 

Skyler Thompson was accepted to Elon University into their Education Fellows Program, which includes a scholarship, a semester abroad in New Zealand to teach there, and other travel experiences. The fellowship includes a small cohort of about 40 students. Visit page XX to read her application essay to the Education Fellows Program, which reflects on her time at The Woods Academy and how the educators here helped inspire her to be a teacher! 
 

Woods Classmates Erin Carmody, Luka Radovic, and Dylan Fay (not pictured) were inducted into St. John College High School’s National Honor Society at the SJC Convocation.