After graduating from Charlotte Latin in 2018, Andrew Egge didn’t follow the most traditional career path, and that was exactly the point. Today, Andrew is based in Rockland, Maine, where he is leading the restoration of Mercantile, a 116-foot historic wooden schooner built in 1916. As the steward of this National Historic Landmark, Andrew is balancing hands-on craftsmanship, nonprofit leadership, and fundraising, all in pursuit of keeping a century-old vessel sailing for generations to come. We caught up with Andrew to learn more about his journey, his work restoring Mercantile, and the lessons he’s learned by charting his own path. 

When Hope Morrow ’21 left Latin for college, she thought her next few years would revolve around soccer and computer science. But an unexpected injury during her first season opened the door to an entirely new world—one that now has her leading a university space program and working toward launching a satellite into orbit. We caught up with Hope to hear about her journey, her work as Project Manager for the Coastal Carolina University Space Program, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

For Jackie Fogartie ’01, event planning isn’t just about flowers and timelines, it’s about people. A natural connector and collaborator, Jackie has built her own thriving business helping families celebrate some of life’s biggest milestones. From her Latin days to life as a mom and entrepreneur, her story is full of creativity, resilience, and joy.

In high school, Merrill Dowdy ’19 knew she wanted to build a career she could be proud of — she just wasn’t sure what that would look like yet. By following her interests and staying open to new experiences, she found her path in the art world. After earning a degree in Art History with a minor in Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies from Washington & Lee University, Merrill now thrives as the Digital Content and Marketing Coordinator at the Frick Collection in New York City.

From the floors of the Belk Gym at Charlotte Latin to the business side of Division I college athletics, Peyton Gallagher ’01 has carved out a dynamic career built on relationships, resilience, character and a lifelong love of sports. Now serving as the General Manager of Davidson Sports Properties with Learfield, Peyton looks back on his journey with gratitude—for his Latin roots, his Davidson ties, and the meaningful work he gets to do every day.