Abby, Dylan and Sean Lane are Davie High graduates headed to college later this summer.

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By Mike Barnhardt
Enterprise Record

Sean Lane admits it.
He does a lot.
The 2025 Davie High graduate has a list of accomplishments a mile long, but he doesn’t brag. He would rather help someone.
He started a Red Cross Club at Davie High, and organized blood drives.
He’s a three-year member of the SURF Board, a youth philanthropic group started by the Davie Community Foundation.
He’s a two-time recipient of a Davie Respect Initiative award; his latest project is to get a free, public-use piano placed somewhere in Mocksville.
He’s a member of the school band, competes in piano competitions and plays the piano at his home church, Wesley Chapel United Methodist.
And he’s a stellar student, serving as the academic speaker for the commencement ceremony last week.
“It seems like I do a lot, but for everything I’m successful at, there’s something I’m not successful at. It’s just that you have to get out there and do things.”
He grew up in Advance, and attended Shady Grove Elementary and Ellis Middle schools. He’s a triplet, with older brother Dylan and younger sister Abby, the children of Jackie and John Lane.
“They’ve always supported me, especially my mom,” Sean said. “I would definitely not be where I am and do all of the things I’ve done without their help and support.”
Sean qualified for the full scholarship to UNC Chapel Hill provided by the Diana Springer Scholarship program, and was one of three to have their name drawn for the honor. He’s already been accepted into the Kenan Flagler School of Business, a rare feat for an incoming freshman.
It was his service on the SURF Board, a group of young people who raise money, then provide grants to youth-led project to benefit other youth, that is making him think he may want a career in the non-profit sector.
“My sophomore, that’s when I got interested in fund raising,” he said. “SURF has really inspired me.”
He was a percussionist in the band, it’s business manager and perhaps one of it’s best fund raisers. He even served as a student representative on the band boosters board.
That interest in music didn’t happen all at once. Sean was in about the third grade when he started taking piano lessons from Teresia Queen of Advance. “I was kind of into it, but there was a time when I would look for excuses not to go to lessons,” he said. In middle school, that changed, and he embraced the lessons, going on to win regional, state and national awards from the National Federation of Music Clubs.
Sean says he will miss playing at Wesley Chapel, but is thankful for his time there, especially the love shown by fellow church members.
His first Respect project was making homemade cards to send to those who needed them; his latest is still in the works, a public use piano somewhere in Mocksville. He got the idea from a video.
While at Davie High, Sean organized five blood drives for the Red Cross. Each time, he called 200 or more people, telling them of the opportunity to give the gift of life. He wrote his essay to be considered for college entry on his experiences with the blood drives. “It is so rewarding. My favorite part is being at the blood drives and seeing first-time donors, especially students.”
He knows he will miss his family and Davie County when he heads to Chapel Hill later this summer.
“I’m going to miss all of the people … the friends, the teachers that have made my high school journey so worthwhile and fulfilling. Davie High has really treated me well, with opportunities and support. I haven’t had an experience where I didn’t receive the support I’ve needed. They’ve helped me find opportunities and people I can talk to.”
He’s thankful, but admits he’s fallen into a “comfort zone.” He looks forward to the challenges that college will bring. “I feel like I know what I’m doing now, so I’ll have to come out of that comfort zone.
“I’ve been involved with so much.”
Yes, he has. And Davie County is better because of his efforts.