Alumni Spotlight – Griffins Out Of The Nest
Oxford Preparatory School is proud to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our alumni! From innovative technology leaders to influential researchers, our graduates are creating impact across a wide range of industries around the globe. Join us as we highlight these inspiring journeys and celebrate the exceptional paths our former students continue to pursue. Oxford Prep alumni—your achievements reflect our proud tradition of excellence.
Averi Sievert - Class of 2021
As a member of the Class of 2021, her journey at Oxford Prep began in 2016. To anyone who knew her during her time at Oxford Prep, all of her success comes as no surprise. Averi consistently embraced every opportunity to learn, lead, and explore. This was evident as she earned volunteer awards all four years of her high school career for logging the most service hours, while actively participating in organizations such as Key Club, Interact Club, and the Equestrian Club. Averi credits these experiences as the real preparation that allowed her to confidently step into the unknown for her undergraduate studies.
Beyond service and leadership, Averi highlights Oxford Prep’s strong emphasis on academics, the arts, and community as foundational to her growth. She describes Oxford Prep as academically rigorous, so much so that she says, “Oxford Prep was much more challenging than my time in undergrad.” The small, close-knit environment at OPS helped her develop the social skills and independence needed to thrive in new communities, making the transition to college both exciting and seamless. The transition would be a little different than most, as she decided to move more than 1,100 miles away from home.
After graduating from Oxford Prep, Averi attended Iowa State University, drawn to its small-town feel and opportunities to explore new interests. There, she excelled academically, earning a degree in Animal Science with a 3.90 GPA and graduating summa cum laude. Averi’s leadership continued outside the classroom as she served as a teaching assistant and tutor, helped establish an animal science help room to provide free tutoring for students (first time in program history), served on the Animal Science Undergraduate Advisory Committee, and earned recognition as an all-regional rider with the Iowa State Equestrian Club. These experiences reinforced the confidence and work ethic she first developed at Oxford Prep.
As usual, Averi also embraced opportunities to learn beyond the classroom through study abroad programs in Germany and later at the University of Galway in Ireland, where she studied artificial intelligence and humanitarian law. With family roots in Ireland, the experience was especially meaningful, allowing her to connect with her heritage and form lifelong friendships. Averi credits Oxford Prep’s college tours and emphasis on exploration with preparing her to take advantage of these global opportunities without hesitation.
Today, Averi is continuing her journey as a juris doctor candidate at New England Law | Boston, where she serves as vice president of the Intellectual Property Law Association and has earned a place on the dean’s list. She has also gained hands-on legal experience through an internship with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, something that the teenage version of Averi that was in teen court would’ve dreamed of.
When reflecting on her time at Oxford Prep, Averi credits the school with giving her the confidence to pursue big opportunities and the courage to explore paths she once wasn’t sure she’d take. Her advice to current and future Griffins is: “Take the classes you’re unsure about, try new things, and always follow what interests you.”
We are so proud of Averi and all of her success, and can not wait to see what the future holds for this young star!
