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western reserve academy The numbers you read throughout these pages speak to the authenticity of our school, the is unique—Our Numbers transformational education students receive here and the inviting community that students Tell Our Story. and their families eagerly join. Our numbers are about a campus you will call home, friends and faculty you will think of as family and a world-class institution that will change you for life. his story. his numbers. his commitment to wra.
The year Pierce House 1855 was built.
A gathering place for more than 150 years. A symbol of family and security far into the future. Pierce House, the home of Head of School head of school Christopher Burner and his family, Christopher D. Burner ’80 has been an icon for generations at WRA— truly representing the close-knit, family-like atmosphere that permeates through WRA and The year Christopher D. Burner became the 31st head of 2008 school. Mr. Burner is the first alumnus to hold this position. its community of learners. For decades, Pierce House has been a popular location on Mr. Burner has been a loyal supporter of Western campus for student gatherings, faculty retreats Reserve Academy for more than 30 years. As a and special community events. graduate, he believes WRA shaped his character and The History of Pierce House: developed his self-confidence. Mr. Burner embodies the school’s mission of excellence, integrity and It was built by the president of Western compassion. Reserve College, George Edmond Pierce.
Earning a bachelor’s degree from Franklin & Marshall Pierce and his family occupied the home after Pierce’s retirement, following 21 years College and master’s degrees from Dartmouth of service. and Harvard, Mr. Burner has devoted his entire professional life to independent boarding schools. the lumber for the house was milled at a small He has passionately taught Latin for the past 20 farm deeded to President Pierce as a partial years, and he has also taught economics and history. payment of debts owed to him by the College. Previous administrative positions held include dean of the house was purchased by WRA in 1931 admission and financial aid and dean of the faculty and and has served as the head of school’s administration. Outside of the classroom, Mr. Burner residence ever since. has influenced many students while coaching football, wrestling and lacrosse. It has undergone major exterior and interior changes since it was built. Mr. Burner embraces the family atmosphere at Western In 1977, Pierce House was the location for the Reserve Academy, which is evident when you walk film, The Gathering, starring Ed Asner and around campus. You will frequently see Mr. Burner Maureen Stapleton. eating dinner in the dining hall with his family, stopping by the dorms to chat with students or cheering on our athletic teams. Mr. and Mrs. Burner open their house to students on a regular basis, and they take on the role of host family to a WRA international student. 130 In addition, the Burners serve as advisors for WRA’s current students have relatives who also Business Club, which meets at Pierce House.. went to WRA—each is a legacy and proof of the strong bonds that develop at WRA. 3 history & mission
One man. countless opportunities.
The year the David The winning score of WRA’s first 1806 Hudson House was built. 10-8 baseball game in 1891. “Athletics for All” rang true even then.
In 1787, David Hudson took a risk. The legacy of its founder lives on at WRA. Mission Statement Young adults are encouraged to dream He left his home in New England to and take risks to realize those dreams. A Western Reserve Academy explore federally expanded territory—the The captivating campus respectfully education offers a transformational Western Reserve of Connecticut. It took mirrors the past but it also provides experience where students strive for independence, character, trust in others, students with all the modern conveniences excellence, live with integrity and act integrity and hard work to turn wilderness and securities needed to feel protected, with compassion. into a town and then provide that town comfortable and at home. Western with an educational center. Today, David Reserve Academy embraces its rich past, Hudson’s innovation, values and utter and by doing so, provides students with respect for knowledge and enlightenment a breathtaking location to live and learn connect and sustain every aspect of life and a place where they know they matter. in Hudson, Ohio, and Western Reserve Academy. The year Seymour Hall 1914 opened. Today, students find support and collaboration in each of its classrooms. st seal of Western 1 Reserve Academy. Lux et Veritas is Latin for light and truth. The Chapel was completed in Enlightenment and 10 1836, 10 years after WRA was honesty are two core years after it was built in 1838, founded. The Chapel is a symbol values at WRA. 100 Loomis Observatory became the of perseverance and determination location for a scientific conference. at WRA. This is one of two observatories currently on campus and it is the second oldest standing observatory in the United States.
Lincoln Ellsworth, son of school TWO benefactor, James W. Ellsworth, attended WRA for two years, from 1893 – 95. Lincoln went on state-of-the-art science labs occupy Wilson Hall, to have a remarkable career as 11 which was dedicated in 1963 and fully renovated in an Arctic explorer. He also was a two-time winner of a Congressional 2001. This space for physics, biology and chemistry Medal of Honor. WRA’s dining hall offers our students premier science facilities. is named after the Ellsworth family.
women were admitted to WRA SIX when it became coeducational in 1973. Diversity has always been a key factor in WRA’s success.
A $5.3 million facility, the John D. Ong Library $5.3 speaks volumes about our academic priorities. The 21,000-square-foot building, with a capacity for 45,000 volumes, also houses a computer lab, group study rooms and the school’s archives.
dormitories are filled with NINE academic debate, laughter and sleeping students. The Wood House dormitory was dedicated in 1953. 5 wra campus & hudson, ohio
student & faculty advisor profile Michael & Mr. Ong “Mr. Ong takes the time radio station, acts as housemaster at Bicknell dormitory and is a to really get to know his proud WRA graduate. His most advisees. That personal important role, however, is being attention makes you feel a faculty advisor. Michael chose Mr. Ong based on advice from right at home and gives his family—his mother, uncle, you extra confidence to sister and brother all went to try new things.” WRA. Now, Michael admires and respects his advisor for his own -Michael, WRA Student reasons. Mr. Ong is Michael’s Four hundred students at WRA teacher, coach, confidant and trust in 70 faculty members to friend. lead them in the right direction, Mr. Ong also teaches AP encourage them to take risks Economics at WRA and holds and be there for them when the John W. Hallowell Chair in their parents can’t. Diccon Ong Philosophy and Ethics. provides that support for Michael and many students at Western Michael is part of the Business Reserve Academy. Club and also plays basketball and tennis. He earned the silver medal Mr. Ong is a history teacher. He honor for the National French also coaches soccer, runs the Exam.
190 acres to call home The campus at Western Reserve Academy a truly special place. Supported by this “When Michael started at is expansive and spectacular. WRA’s unique and compassionate group of people, WRA, I felt we were likely Brick Row is one of the most historic and WRA creates an even playing field for to have a special connection. well preserved brick rows in the nation. learning and exciting opportunities for Beyond our common love From the central quad and sculptured leadership. Among diverse individuals for the game of soccer, I landscaping, to the unique architecture who often learn from each other and with graduated from WRA in of our cornerstone Chapel, the welcoming ample access to experienced faculty, WRA the same year as Michael’s surroundings exceed expectations of a students move quickly beyond stereotypes mother, Tracy, and served classic academic environment. Traditions, to step out of their comfort zones with as his brother Tim’s (‘09) such as a dress code, Saturday classes and confidence. advisor for four years. I’m regular sit-down meals, are respected and hoping Michael can benefit appreciated. Whether in the classroom, on the from my advising during his basketball court, in the dining room, on remaining time at WRA and Yet, WRA is so much more. the stage or in the dormitory, Western I am sure that I have much Reserve Academy’s community fosters It is our intimate community of to learn from him.” success, embraces independence and independent thinkers, passionate learners, encourages individual differences. -Mr. Ong, History Teacher at WRA athletes, risk-takers, caring parents, innovative teachers and philanthropists who make Western Reserve Academy
7, 3 55 24-7 students, faculty and alumni form an Students have access to a amazing academic community. caring adult 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 308 steps to downtown hudson.
WRA’s close proximity to the charming, conveniences. Modeled after a traditional downtown First & Main shopping district town square, Hudson’s First & Main area in Hudson, Ohio, offers students access to blends the charisma of specialty shops another exceptional community. Hudson, and restaurants with some of the nation’s both historic and picturesque, is a lively most recognized retailers. In addition to town where students feel welcome convenient shopping alternatives, students and secure. enjoy free concerts, family festivals and a gourmet market between classes and on Our campus, listed on the U.S. Department the weekends. of Interior’s National Register of Historic Places, is within walking distance to WRA students relax and window shop, Hudson’s village green—no bus travel retreat to a yoga class or meet friends for needed. We pride ourselves on our location. lunch in this enduring, safe “get away” WRA embraces the fact that Hudson minutes from their classrooms provides our students and faculty with city and dormitories.
44236 170 COUNTLESS The zip code for different flavors of cupcakes are Dave’s Cosmic Subs Hudson, Ohio. sold at Main Street Cupcakes— eaten by WRA students. a treat between classes. 7 wra academics
western reserve academy is proud of its academic strength and discipline. we are committed to the active development of innovative and dynamic programs hours in the and curricula that 4,368 challenge students classroom to expand and prepare them for advanced education. your mind.
WRA offers a transformational learning Western Reserve Academy’s ambitious Partnership Opportunities—Students experience where each student is yet goal-oriented academic program benefit from specialized partnerships with provided every resource needed to pursue is balanced by our greatest asset—our corporations and organizations to learn far-reaching academic and personal faculty. The heart and soul of the campus practical applications to their research satisfaction by testing and exceeding his community, these men and women never and studies. For example, several students or her boundaries while leading fulfilling, disengage from their responsibility to are selected each year to participate in purposeful lives. Our graduates can think help develop the strong character of the WRA Cleveland Clinic Molecular critically, communicate articulately and their students. Because almost all the Research Internship. The internship is persuasively and act responsibly. teachers live on campus, students have a for-credit course designed to expose access to compassionate adults who act students to a hands-on research experience as extended family, private tutors, trusted in a state-of-the-art National Institute of confidants, dinner companions and wise Health-funded laboratory. advisors. Whatever the situation calls for, the faculty at WRA is there to protect, ELISA Program—This is a fully funded, motivate, coach and guide students to summer study abroad program for students realize their full potential. to sharpen their foreign language skills and cultural awareness in countries such as Costa Rica, France, Italy and Germany. WRA Academic Highlights: Liberal Arts Education—WRA offers JETS Team—WRA’s Junior Engineering a solid foundation in all academic Technical Society, a club for students disciplines. interested in math, science and engineering, is top-ranked in the state and the nation. Student Advisory Program—WRA designs a tailored educational approach Senior Seminar—Students begin to bridge for each student according to his or the gap to college by researching and her needs and goals. developing their own advanced-level thesis argument.
19 6:1 Advanced Placement courses The student to teacher ratio are offered at WRA. at WRA. This demonstrates that you matter. student profile Faculty profile Joseph Mrs. Thomas Joseph is first chair viola at WRA. Being Irma Thomas’ homeland of Costa Rica a leader in the orchestra is only one of his has 800 miles of coastline. Spanish, the many talents. native tongue of this beautiful country, is one of four languages Mrs. Thomas can speak As well as being a talented musician, Joseph, fluently. a student from Beachwood, Ohio, has a passion for math and science. At WRA, he is Mrs. Thomas is one of the most demanding, encouraged to explore all different areas of yet admired, teachers on WRA’s campus. a liberal arts education. With support from Living at a faculty residence on Hudson his teachers and peers, Joseph continues to Street, she is available to students as both excel in music while participating in Math the head of the language department and Club and the Junior Engineering Technical a trusted confidant. As coordinator of Society (JETS). He was also selected for a the ELISA program, she plays a special summer internship with the Cleveland Clinic mentoring role to those individuals interested faculty members are dedicated to the holistic where he preformed cutting-edge research on in studying abroad as well as to WRA’s 70 well-being of each student at WRA. a variety of immune-related human diseases. international students. In addition, Joseph enjoys piano, soccer, Mrs. Thomas is the distinguished holder of the basketball, baseball and Frisbee at WRA. Ellen C. Long Chair in Modern Languages.
academic requirements & departments 21 credits* to graduate during grades 9-12. One full course taken for a full year equals one credit.
english courses Quantitative Analysis AP Art History HEALTH/ETHICS (*4 Credits) SEMINAR Computer Programming Music History English, I, II, III and IV (*1/2 Credit) “Joseph is extremely Introduction to Western gifted. He has an AP English IV science courses Philosophy fine & performing (*3 Credits) instinctual feel for all Recent electives include: arts courses things mathematical.” Poetry in Context: Biology foreign language (*1 or 1 1/2 Credits) courses Does Poetry Matter? Art I and II -Gerard Manoli, AP Biology (*3 Credits) Law in Literature Math Teacher at WRA Environmental Science French I, II, III, IV and V Art II 2-D Mystery in Literature Zoology Honors French III Art II 3-D Writing to Change the Botany Photography World: Literature as a AP French V Language Means of Social Justice Biotechnology German I, II, III, V Studio Art Physics AP German IV Dance mathematics courses Honors Physics Latin I, II Advanced Dance “Mrs. Thomas treats (*3 credits – One Course us like family. As Beyond Algebra II Required) AP Physics C: Mechanics Honors Latin II Honors Dance and Electricity, Magnetism my advisor, she has Algebra I and II Latin III Choir Astronomy guided me through Enriched Algebra I AP Latin III: Virgil String Orchestra Chemistry some tough situations. Honors Algebra II Latin IV: Advanced Symphonic Winds Honors Chemistry She is always there Geometry Readings in Latin AP Music Theory AP Chemistry Literature when I need her.” Honors Geometry Public Speaking Introduction to Classical -Jordan, WRA Student Introduction to Precalculus history courses Greek Dramatic Performance Precalculus (*3 Credits) Mandarin Chinese I, II, III Dramatic Technology Honor Precalculus Ancient World History Spanish I Engineering Drawing AP Statistics Modern World History Spanish II & Honors Architecture Spanish II AP Calculus AB United States History Web Publishing AP United States History Spanish III & Honors Creative Writing AP Calculus BC Spanish III AP European History Advanced Creative Writing Calculus AP Spanish IV: Language Constitutional Law Woodworking AP Statistics & Topics in AP Spanish IV: Literature Multivariable Calculus AP Economics Spanish V senior seminar Middle Eastern History (*1 Credit)
FIVE 45,000 81% The number of math classes offered to 9th books in the library to open your eyes to new of our faculty have graders. We determine a student’s ability cultures, new people and new places. advanced degrees. and place him or her in the course that offers the most appropriate level of challenge. 9 wra fine arts
then…Three girls who never imagined being on stage. now…three trained dancers. forever…three wra students changed for life.
western reserve academy’s As one of the school’s most popular areas, The Academy Orchestra—A string the fine arts department offers more orchestra that combines with members fine arts department than 21 different classes and numerous of Symphonic Winds when performing performance opportunities in music, traditional symphonic literature enables students to drama, dance, fine arts and stagecraft. Chamber Ensemble—A select Our dedicated teachers are also explore their artistic instrumental group specializing in accomplished professional artists and Renaissance and Baroque music side for the very first performers, willing to share their expertise and experience with their students. Reserve Jazz Project—A contemporary time or continue focusing group that performs at numerous events
on a passion that drives Music unReserved and the Reservations— The Academy Choir—A student group a cappella groups specializing in jazz their future. that performs music from a variety of and contemporary music styles and periods
Symphonic Winds—A specific group for woodwind, brass and percussion players
21 38% different classes and numerous of the WRA student body is involved in both the performance opportunities are available music program and athletics. through WRA’s fine arts department. faculty profile Mr. Doe “ Mr. Doe has truly invested in me as an artist. He encouraged me to push my boundaries and discover my passion for graphic design. He inspires me to be better and think outside the box. Mr. Doe has been a true mentor to me.”
-Sarah, WRA Student
Alan Doe’s two-dimensional art class exposes students to the creative world of painting, drawing, print-making and photography. His willingness to bring new techniques and artistic trends to the classroom has inspired hundreds of WRA young men and women. Whether he is covering special events as WRA’s photographer or expanding his knowledge at professional development workshops worldwide, Mr. Doe uses his experiences to enrich his art and photography curriculum for his students. Housemaster of Wood House on campus, he often finds time to work with his students after class and on weekends to pursue their artistic interests. Mr. Doe also provides WRA with graphic design services—assisting with the yearbook, alumni magazine and other important publications. He is the recipient of the Parents Chair for Distinguished Teaching.
Dance Theater Visual Arts Professional faculty and choreographers Permanent stage with orchestra pit Spacious and well ventilated sculpture from the local area and New York City and ceramic kiln rooms Control room complete with Mackie Spacious, ballet barre- and mirror- 16 x 8 Recording/PA console and Color and black-and-white darkrooms lined studio with customized wood Strand Lighting 300 Series 250-channel and a fully equipped photography studio springboard floor memory console Woodworking, architectural design State-of-the-art lighting and sound Scene production shop and engineering drawing facilities equipment Costume, prop and dressing rooms Computer architectural drawing Beginning, intermediate and honors-level available facilities classes recent theater performances include: Moos Gallery—Exhibit showcase for Choreography includes tap, lyrical, Wicked, Urinetown (both produced for both student and professional artists pointe, hip-hop, Irish step, African Broadway by Matt Rego, WRA ’88), and Hawaiian dance Rumors by Neil Simon, The Sound of Artline Gallery—Annual, student- Music (Rodgers & Hammerstein), managed online gallery showcasing Partnerships with the Ohio Ballet The Would-Be Gentleman (Molière) works by students, faculty and alumni and area dance companies and Ruddigore (Gilbert & Sullivan) Student choreography projects
400 2 & 3 seats in the theater filled on opening dimensional art studios with work stations night to see WRA’s rising stars. for painting and printing techniques and a production area for desktop publishing are available for students. 11 wra student life
day students welcome to all 130 meals, school functions and weekend activities.
13 ways to describe student life at wra— and that’s just the beginning…
different countries represented at 20 WRA—ensuring different cultures and perspectives are appreciated and respected.
grateful Numerous students rescued from too much studying by the Green Key Society.
Green Campus Action Team 50 members fighting to protect our different points-of-view— environment and educate others 400 all accepted. on sustainability. meals shared at 2,184 Ellsworth Hall. student profile Student profile Julia Nicholas There are 371 miles between Hudson, Ohio, and There are 43 boarding and day student Julia’s hometown of Chicago, Illinois. Every day, prefects. Nicholas is one of those prefects students call WRA their home. 400 however, it only takes her five minutes to walk to appointed for his maturity and leadership and a home-style dinner at Ellsworth Hall with great his ability to assist both students and faculty friends and caring adults. with life on campus. Julia loves the written and spoken word. Nicholas, a boarding student from Cleveland, At Western Reserve Academy, she has developed Ohio, believes being accepted into WRA is an enthusiasm for reading, discussing and even his greatest achievement to date. It changed critiquing some of the world’s most recognized his life. In recognition of his leadership pieces of literature in English class. At the same ability, he was recently elected by faculty time, through the annual Declamation Contest, she and named to the prestigious Morgan Leader has learned to deliver dynamic monologues and program. Nicholas takes every opportunity speeches in front of the entire school. to excel academically, athletically and socially. From being co-president of Julia also participates in soccer, the student service the Business Club and treasurer of the organization, Debate, WRA’s Political Action Environmental Club to varsity track Committee, swimming, Model UN and lacrosse. captain, Nicholas strives for success. “Besides the breathtaking WRA At WRA, he also participates in soccer and the Art Club. Nicholas campus, I was drawn to the school has been recognized with the Barlow because of its diversity—in its Award, the Alumni Association student body and in its variety of Scholarship Award and a silver and bronze honor for the National courses, clubs and sports. WRA has Spanish Exam. 132 weeks to form friendships broadened my spectrum of interests that will last a lifetime. and enabled me to meet great “Other students feed off people along the way.” Nicholas’ enthusiasm and thought-provoking intellect. -Julia, WRA Student He helps everyone see what happens through the combination of disciplined study and creative thought. The energies of his imagination are truly boundless.”
-Nick Lewis, English Teacher at WRA
kind of peer pressure at ONE WRA—to be genuine.
opportunities to try COUNTLESS something new—outside your comfort zone. WRA has many clubs and extracurricular activities. students making a difference. 400 WRA students volunteer at various nonprofit organizations throughout the year.
weekends to relax with friends 132 and pursue personal interests.
major productions each year to THREE debut your talent to the world. 13 wra athletics
1,456 hours on the playing field to exercise your skills.
“athletics for all,” To ensure a needed balance between academics and residential life, all WRA this is tradition at wra. students are expected to participate in the school’s diverse interscholastic fitness, sportsmanship athletics program.
and teamwork are To graduate, each student at WRA is viewed as continuations required to participate in an organized sports activity in each of the three of lessons learned in athletic seasons. In addition to the team sports offerings, there are recreational, the classroom—making fitness and alternative selections each year. Furthering WRA’s commitment to athletics an intrinsic its students and the athletic philosophy, part of the total resident faculty members coach all sports on campus. WRA coaches have the ability educational experience. to inspire students to reach their physical and intellectual goals.
200 #1 meters to victory on the The 2009 Midwest rating of the Murdough Athletic Center track. WRA boys lacrosse team by Inside Lacrosse magazine. boys sports girls sports ways to stay healthy—a fully Cross Country Cross Country THREE staffed health center, access to counselors when needed and Football Field Hockey a new fitness center. Soccer Soccer Golf* Tennis Basketball Volleyball Ice Hockey Basketball Wrestling Swimming & Precision Diving Shooting* Precision Swimming & Shooting* Diving Lacrosse Lacrosse Softball Baseball Track & Field Tennis Track & Field *Co-ed
coach/faculty profile student athlete profile Ms. Fiedler Annie “I truly appreciate everything Ms. Fiedler Although tennis is traditionally a one or two person sport, Annie uses her position as team captain did for me at WRA. She influenced me to demonstrate the power of encouragement, as a phenomenal chemistry teacher, a collaboration and the strength in numbers. coach and a mentor. She cares about Athletics come naturally for Annie, a day student her students and pays attention to all from Hudson, Ohio. She is involved in tennis, lacrosse and Break Dancing Club at WRA. aspects of their lives. I will carry her priceless advice with me wherever I As an ELISA scholarship winner, she traveled to France to study abroad, learn more about the go—to Yale and beyond.” French culture and improve her speaking ability. -A nne Song, WRA Alumna ’09 Annie is a prefect and a Chief Ambassador on campus, and is also involved in student fellowship. 118 elements make up the periodic table. For 35 years, Marie Fiedler has used that chart and her zeal for “Annie brings her unique style coaching to change the lives of many WRA students. to everything. She balances a Ms. Fiedler, who teaches Honors and AP Chemistry at challenging academic course load Western Reserve Academy, has an impressive record on and off the field. With a notable 416 field hockey wins at with a lot of school spirit and her WRA, Ms. Fiedler values and encourages collaboration leadership in various campus clubs and teamwork from her students and her players. The is remarkable. Her enthusiasm for 16th recipient of the Akron Beacon Journal Clem Caraboolad Memorial Coach of the Year Award, she WRA is infectious!” was the first female winner in the award’s history. -Kathryn Mueller, Math Teacher at WRA Ms. Fiedler holds the Independence Foundation Chair for Distinguished Teaching, serves as an advisor for the JETS team and was a Hudson EMS paramedic for two decades.
1895 350 TWO The year WRA began playing rival raving fans at WRA trainers to help ensure the University School in football. basketball games. health and safety of student athletes. 15 wra graduates
1,048,320 moments leading to one special day.
from the freshman After four years of challenging students and preparing them for advanced experience to senior education, WRA has a successful tradition of placing graduates at the most selective seminar, every aspect schools in the country. Our graduates of life at western also walk away empowered to act with compassion and lead with integrity— reserve academy the values gained at WRA provide our students with the ability to embrace their prepares individuals responsibility to the world in which they live. for the future.
100% ONE of the most recent graduates gained acceptance at 192 Presidential Scholar and seven different colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad. National Merit finalists in the most recent graduating class. WRA College Statistics Two or more WRA graduates matriculated to each of the following colleges and universities over the past three years:
American University Miami University, Oxford Amherst College University of Michigan Babson College Middlebury College Bates College Morehouse College Boston College New York University Boston University Northwestern Brown University University Carnegie Mellon University of Notre University Dame Case Western Reserve The Ohio State University years of students’ memories and University 183 successes fill the halls and paths College of Charleston Ohio Wesleyan of Brick Row. Colby College University Colgate University Oxford College of Emory University University of Colorado at Boulder University of Pennsylvania Columbia University Purdue University Cornell University University of Richmond Dartmouth College University of Denison University Rochester Dickinson College Rollins College Duke University Sewanee: The Elon University University of the South Emory University University of Southern California Franklin and Marshall College Southern Methodist University The George Washington University Syracuse University Georgetown Tulane University University United States Military Georgia Institute of Academy Technology United States Naval Harvard College Academy Hobart and William University of Vermont Smith Colleges University of Virginia University of Illinois at Wake Forest University Urbana-Champaign Washington and Lee John Carroll University University Washington University Johns Hopkins in St. Louis University Williams College Kenyon College The College of Lafayette College Wooster Yale University
100 college recruiters visit WRA’s campus every year. One. One. Five. welcome home
finding your future The admission experience mirrors the WRA student experience. It is tailored to high school is an meet prospective students’ needs. You will tour our campus with a Chief Ambassador, individualized, attend a class, participate in Morning important task. wra Meeting where our entire community gathers three times a week and meet with is engaged from the an admission officer. Students are welcome to apply to WRA at any time during their beginning to assist high school careers.
with this endeavor. Day student applications should be received by the Admission Office by Dec. 15. Boarding student applications should be received by the Admission Office by Jan. 15. WRA welcomes applications after Jan. 15 as long as spaces are available.
10 $3.6 forms need to be completed by Annually, WRA distributes $3.6 million potential students to finalize the in financial aid. application process. 18 wra admissions
The year that Frederick Douglass, 1854 noted abolitionist leader, delivered the commencement address in front of the Chapel.
Please contact the Admission Office Real Numbers. Real Commitment. Western Reserve Academy also offers with any questions at 330.650.9717 or A child’s education is the best investment scholarships to students who have [email protected]. After you visit, for the future. Western Reserve Academy distinguished themselves as outstanding you will know you are home. provides a caring, supportive, yet scholars and displayed additional talents in their extracurricular areas. In order Western Reserve Academy adheres to a challenging curriculum that establishes a strong foundation for success at the to be considered for the one or two merit longstanding policy of admitting students scholarships, candidates must meet all of any race, color, creed, religion and college level. Although WRA believes that the primary responsibility for requirements for admission. No additional ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, application is required for consideration. programs and activities generally financing education rests with the family, accorded or made available to students we recognize that not all families have Please visit www.wra.net for financial aid at the school. It does not discriminate on the resources. WRA is committed to deadlines, frequently asked questions and the basis of race, color, creed, religion, socioeconomic diversity and is proud of more information. national or ethnic origin, or disability its $3.6 million financial aid budget. More in the administration of its educational than 30% of WRA students receive need- policies, scholarship and loan program based financial aid. or other school-administered programs.
8110 WRA test center code for the SSAT and ISEE. directions to wra:
from the east: Take I-80 west to Exit 187. Follow students supporting each other signs for I-480 to Cleveland. Take Exit 41, Hudson-Aurora 400 every day. Road and Frost Road; turn left onto Hudson-Aurora Road. Follow this road for about 5 miles. Turn right onto Hudson Street and follow to the stop sign. Continue straight and you buildings to explore as students and will see WRA’s Brick Row on your left. Turn left on College 49 fondly remember as alumni. Street, park and enter Seymour Hall (right of Chapel).
from the west: Take I-80 east to Exit 180. Proceed of our faculty live on campus. south on SR 8 toward Akron. At the first traffic light turn 90% left onto Boston Mills Road. Proceed for about 5 miles to the junction of Boston Mills Road and Streetsboro Street (SR 303). Turn left and follow Route 303 east to SR 91 weeks to experience endless (Main Street). Turn left and proceed through the next 132 opportunities. traffic light. Turn onto Chapel Street and pass through the Academy gates. Turn right on College Street, park and enter Seymour Hall (right of Chapel). students—the average class size 12 for WRA. from the south: Take Route 71 north from Columbus. Exit onto I-271 (Cleveland). Take the exit for Route 303 (Peninsula). At the end of the exit ramp, turn minutes to Cleveland for right and follow SR 303 through Peninsula into Hudson. 30 professional sports, theater tickets At the intersection of SR 303 and 91 (Main Street), turn and world-renowned art exhibits. left and proceed through the next traffic light. Turn onto Chapel Street and pass through the Academy gates. Turn right on College Street, park and enter Seymour Hall (right computer labs, over 300 school FIVE computers, 80 printers and 12 of Chapel). servers are maintained and from airport (cle): Take Route 71 south to the supervised by five full-time technology staff members. Ohio Turnpike (I-80). Go east on the Ohio Turnpike to exit 180 (SR 8). Proceed south on SR 8 toward Akron. At the first traffic light turn left onto Boston Mills Road. Proceed full-size fields for football, soccer, for about 5 miles to the junction of Boston Mills Road and 12 baseball, softball, lacrosse, cross Streetsboro Street (SR 303). Turn left and follow SR 303 country and field hockey. WRA has east to SR 91 (Main Street). Turn left and proceed through one pro-turf, all weather field. the next traffic light. Turn onto Chapel Street and pass through the Academy gates. Turn right on College Street, park and enter Seymour Hall (right of Chapel). 27 dogs and 13 cats live on campus 40 with faculty members.
chairs are filled every day in 456 the dining hall.
The number of faculty and staff sons 22 and daughters studying on campus.
330.650.9717 The phone number to the WRA Admission Office.
115 College Street \\ Hudson, Ohio 44236 \\ Phone (330) 650 9717 \\ Fax (330) 650 5858 \\ wra.net
The “number” facts and statements promoted in this viewbook are estimations based on historical information, the number of students enrolled at WRA, the number of days and hours our students participate in classroom, athletic and extracurricular activities and, in some cases, hypothetical situations.