Andie Mason

Class of 2026

When you think of Wakefield, what three words come to mind first?

Family, Tight-Knit, Bond

What song reminds you of high school?

“Young Forever” by JAY-Z

Spartan or Athenian?

Spartan

What are you involved in at Wakefield?

Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Community Council(prefect), Model UN, Interact (board member)   

What is your favorite activity and why?

Tennis, because it is a calming way for me to spend time with my friends while still playing a moderately intense sport.

What’s your favorite place on campus and why?

The wall next to the senior garden because the sunrise is the most beautiful up there, and I used to go there to write in Mr. Martin's class in my sophomore year.

Who is your favorite teacher and why?

Mr. Zontine, because each morning he puts up with our energy and complaining and still manages to keep us engaged in discussion despite our efforts to stop.

What is your favorite thing about Wakefield?

The freedom that allows me to do what I want with my education.

Describe an experience you’ve had at Wakefield that you could not have had anywhere else.

I have a relationship with my teachers that is so unlikely to happen at a public school because of small class sizes.

What are some ways you’ve grown since you first came to Wakefield?

I've grown into my role as a leader in my class and my community.

What is your dream job?

I wish to be a neurologist in my own private practice.

Where is your journey taking you next?

I'm going to pursue a degree in neuroscience at Virginia Tech.

What will you miss most about Wakefield?

The friends and bonds I've created with the people there, and not seeing them every day.

Wishing Andie endless success as she heads to Virginia Tech with leadership, curiosity, and compassion — ready to pursue a future in neuroscience, build meaningful connections, and continue inspiring those around them with the same warmth and determination that made Wakefield feel like home.