Can Tavern Night Turn the Trend for Themed Green Keys?
You pass through the door into the dimly-lit Green Key. Bedecked with fairy lights, plants, and colorful fabrics, the hang-out transforms into a world from another century, filled with fantastical figures: a chainmail-clad knight, a pointy-eared elf, a suspicious pirate. Two figures receive improv cues from a rapt audience, and a faint, musical strumming echoes … Continue reading
Compass Expo: Exposing Students’ Passions
HUDSON, 2022–Students gradually pooled into the MAC, scurrying between various tables with the quest of collecting blue tickets, as five tickets resulted in bubble tea, ice cream, and newfound knowledge of their peers’ interests. Western Reserve Academy strives to provide students with various opportunities to enhance their educational experience. One of these programs, uniquely offered … Continue reading
The 2022 Class Olympics: Forming a Lasting Tradition
MURDOUGH ATHLETICS CENTER––On a beautiful Saturday evening April 23rd, Western Reserve Academy’s student body took part in the second annual class olympics–a battle of the grades centered around a series of competitive events that test each class’s spirit, strength, and willpower. Hosted by none other than Reserve staff member and basketball coach Joe Scott, the … Continue reading
Don’t Miss A Midsummer Night’s Dream
As the Western Reserve Academy school year comes to a close, so does the 2021-2022 performing arts season. WRA’s previous concerts, musicals, and plays have been nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to the true dedication and passion shown by the performing arts department. This upcoming weekend, the comedic A Midsummer Night’s Dream will return to … Continue reading
Waring Prize Recipient Lillian Kuri Wants Students to Care
WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY–– In the backroom of Ellsworth Dining Hall sits a table adorned with flowers, sandwiches and chocolate beignets. Sequestered away from students, the room’s light wooden paneling isolates Ms. Kuri’s stimulating conversation with Waring Prize Committee members regarding their time at Western Reserve Academy, current professions and philanthropy. At Morning Meeting on Friday, … Continue reading
Senior Privileges are in Bloom; Here’s What You Need To Know
Senior privileges have arrived. Standing in the Riflery Room during Common Academic Time, Mr. Jackson, Dean for Class of 2022, announced a collection of guidelines as seniors move one step closer to graduation. Much credit goes to the senior class officers, Jimena Oliva and Jin Lee, for achieving the long-awaited parietal. All students should take … Continue reading
Waring Prize Recipient Lillian Kuri Wants Students to Care
WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY–– In the backroom of Ellsworth Dining Hall sits a table adorned with flowers, sandwiches and chocolate beignets. Sequestered away from students, the room’s light wooden paneling isolates Ms. Kuri’s stimulating conversation with Waring Prize Committee members regarding their time at Western Reserve Academy, current professions and philanthropy. At Morning Meeting on Friday, … Continue reading
Senior Privileges are in Bloom; Here’s What You Need To Know
Senior privileges have arrived. Standing in the Riflery Room during Common Academic Time, Mr. Jackson, Dean for Class of 2022, announced a collection of guidelines as seniors move one step closer to graduation. Much credit goes to the senior class officers, Jimena Oliva and Jin Lee, for achieving the long-awaited parietal. All students should take … Continue reading
All We Know About Prom
HUDSON, OHIO — Yesterday at Morning Meeting, the Student Life Office (SLO) announced the 2022 Prom via video: A Night at Sea, set to occur Saturday, May 14th on Cleveland’s The Nautica Queen moving boat. Followed by after prom, students will depart campus at 5:00 PM and return by 2:40 AM. This announcement was met … Continue reading
Hudson Hails Hypnotist
WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY- The Knight Fine Art Center slowly fills with teachers and students while quiet pop music plays in the background. There is a strong air of anticipation as everyone waits for the show to begin, laughing and surrounded by friends. On April 15th, hypnotist Brian Imbus returned to Western Reserve Academy to perform … Continue reading