UNCSA graduates reflect on training, share future plans

A screenwriter advocating for authentic representation, a visual artist discovering the power of personal storytelling, a dancer stepping into a professional ballet career, a musical theatre artist inspiring hope through original work and a bassoonist preparing for global impact — these are just a few of the extraordinary Fighting Pickles among the hundreds of UNCSA High School and University graduates set to be honored Saturday, May 17, 2025.

From classrooms and studios to stages and screens, these artists have used their training to sharpen their crafts and set their careers in motion. Read more about each student’s unique path below.