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Just swinging by to tell you how ridiculously cool WRA is.
RESERVE
& PRIDE
—
We know you’ve done your research. So, it’s no surprise to you that Western Reserve Academy is ranked one of the top Boarding Schools and Private High Schools in Ohio and is considered among the nation’s best (top 3% to be exact), year-after-year (their words, not ours). Our innovative approach to education, our passionate faculty (aka the "Reserve Family") is what sets us apart and why our students go on
to leading universities and achieve some pretty incredible things. We thrive in the fundamental belief that there is joy in this journey. And that is unGoogleable. Because it’s not a statistic you’ll find. It’s a feeling from the moment you take a seat during
We’re a:
BOARDING SCHOOL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL COED SCHOOL M E LT I N G P O T F A M I LY
We’re a place where students find their: INDEPENDENCE CONFIDENCE C R E AT I V I T Y
your first Morning Meeting to your final steps
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HOme THE JOY IN FINDING YOUR NEXT
Just waaaaay bigger. With a lot more to do. From the moment you step into your dorm on move-in day, Reserve is a place where you’re never at a loss for something to do. It’s a place where roommates become best friends. A place where you’ll have late-night study sessions cramming more than pizza and jokes. It’s where your ideas about the world will be formed and challenged. Where your friends don’t go home for dinner. It’s a place that’s filled with fresh perspective and laughter– not curfews and rules. And all to the soundtrack of your playlist. Because you’re not moving away from family, you’re moving in with them.
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sit-down and made for catch-up on weekend plans, box scores, good books or what you’re binge-watching. And, sometimes your advisors even join you for a meal. Our chefs are all about variety and know your favorite meals (and any allergies). Whatever you’re hungry for, we’ve got you covered with locally sourced and globally inspired menus at seven unique food stations. Just bring your appetite.
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Pad Thai to PB&J
We’re family and families eat together. Our meals are
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Let’s be honest We’re all a little more comfortable taking on a new adventure with people that are a little (or a lot) like us. Friends who share our quirks, interests and drive. So, go ahead, fill it out and find ‘em.
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25 countries and 26 states, different backgrounds,
interests and dreams, you’re sure to discover plenty of
new friends who nudge you to ideas and experiences you never knew you’d love so much.
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Forget the 8-3 schedule,
MITCHELL'S ICE CREAM IS A MUST
This is 24/7 life.
CRAVING FOOD?
Y Inside?
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Outside?
Staying on Campus? Are you with friends?
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CATCH UP AND HAVE A GOOD LAUGH
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GO FOR A STROLL
FOOSBALL AT HOBART
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Y
Competitive?
Are you Cooking?
Y
Relaxed? STRATEGIZE OVER YOUR NEXT MOVE ON THE BOARD
START A PICKUP GAME
PLAY SOME VIDEO GAMES
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WORK OUT AT THE GYM
Productive?
Are you hungry?
REDECORATE YOUR DORM
DO A WRA INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER
GO FOR A BIKE RIDE DOWN BRICK ROW
Social?
READ ON THE BENCH SWING
EXPLORE CAMPUS
Going off Campus?
RAMEN, ANYONE?
GRABBIN' A SNACK?
MUNCH ON AN APPLE
REACH FOR SOME ENERGY BARS
FIND A BAG OF COMBOS
POUR YOURSELF A BOWL OF CEREAL
Fancy? GET SOME GAZPACHO FROM THE DINING HALL
BBQ ON THE PATIO
VENTURE OVER TO THE CHEF’S WHIM EXHIBITION STATION
GET IN A GOOD RUN
STARGAZE AT LOOMIS
WATCH A MOVIE IN THE GREEN KEY
Fast? BUTTER UP SOME JELLY AND MAKE A PB&J
FIND THE PERFECT SPOT TO STUDY
checkin' out ellsworth?
TUNE IN TO SOME NEW MUSIC
MADE-WHILEYOU-WATCH OMELETS
LOCALLYSOURCED SALAD BAR
DELIVERY FROM GIONINO’S
DOORDASH PANERA RIGHT TO YOUR DORM
CHOOSE THE BEST TOPPINGS FOR STIR FRY
JERSEY BOYS
EXTRA SPICY PLZ
BARRIO TACOS
MEAN GIRLS
DEFINITELY GET "THE GALLEY BOY"
SWENSONS DRIVE-IN
ROCK N' ROLL HALL OF FAME
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART
HAMILTON
COSI
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
CATCH A FLY BALL AT A RUBBERDUCKS GAME
broadway? SHEN YUN
COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM
TRAVEL SPOTS?
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
DRAMA? DANCE?
FIND NEW EQUIPMENT FROM DICK'S SPORTING GOODS
APPLE STORE RUN
FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
MEET YOU AT THE DRAGSTER!
SEE THE ORCHESTRA PLAY
WHICH GENRE?
GO TO THE MALL
CATCH A SHOW IN PLAYHOUSE SQUARE Spring?
BILLIE EILISH KAYAK DOWN THE CUYAHOGA
SWING ROPE INTO THE WATER
ROME
SPRING BREAK TRIP!
What Season is it?
CATCH AN OUTDOOR CONCERT
CEDAR POINT
INDIANS HOME-OPENER GAME
Summer?
ATHENS
GO CAMPING TAKE A HIKE
NATUre? TAKE A DRIVE TO THE BEACH
HAUNTED HOUSES AT BLOSSOM
VISIT HALE FARM
Fall? TOBOGGANING AT THE CHALET
Winter?
Staying close
FLY DOWN THE TOWPATH
SNOWBOARD AT BRANDYWINE
ENJOY THE VIEW AT HUDSON SPRINGS PARK
GET TICKETS TO A CAVS GAME
NEED SOME GRUB?
PIZZA AND MEATBALLS AT THREE PALMS
BURGERS AT FLIPSIDE
BURRITO WITH EVERYTHING AT CHIPOTLE
GETTIN' THINGS DONE? ON MAIN STREET?
FRO-YO AT LULU’S
AVOCADO TOAST AT HEARTWOOD SMOOTHIE AT RESTORE
BIG FAT CHEWY QUARTER POUND COOKIES
TIME FOR A TARGET RUN!
WANT SOME FRESH FINDS?
JU ST SO ME TH IN G SM AL L?
JOIN IN THE FUN AT HARVEST FESTIVAL
PICK UP SOME SCHOOL SUPPLIES
LIVE MUSIC DOWNTOWN
Y Starving!
GRAB THE TRAIN AT PENINSULA
SKATE DOWN TO OPEN DOOR CAFE FOR A LATTE
Just wanna relax?
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APPLE PICKING IN THE ORCHARD
RELAX NEXT TO A WATERFALL
CHECK OUT SOME FINE FOLIAGE
SEE A CLEVELAND MONSTERS HOCKEY GAME
MAKE SOME MEAN S'MORES
DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW AT THE FARMER'S MARKET
Shopping?
FIND THAT PERFECT LOOK FOR THE DANCE GOURMET POPSICLES WITH CRAZY FLAVORS
MAKE YOUR SOUL HAPPY WITH SOME YOGA
GROCERY SHOPPING AT HEINEN’S
energetic? GRAB SOME NEW RUNNING SHOES
SEE A MOVIE AT THE SCREEN ON THE GREEN
FIND NEW THINGS FOR YOUR DORM
DON'T FORGET THE LATE NIGHT SNACKS
MUSIC NIGHT CONCERT SERIES
POPCORN FOR MOVIE NIGHT CHECK OUT FUN AT FIRST AND MAIN
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We reinvented
the rules.
Teaching to the Test
Immersive Curriculum
Advanced Placement Classes
College-Level Courses
Crammed Class Schedule
75-minute Periods
Books-Only Life
Space for Life Beyond the Books
Teachers who live off Campus
Teachers who live right next door
30 Students Per Classroom
AVERAGE 12 Students Per Classroom
At Reserve, you are the focus. That’s why we’re the first in the region to trade in AP courses for 20+ College Level (CL) courses designed to prepare you for college and an ever-evolving world. Our independent curriculum is richer, more dynamic and forward thinking to bring creativity and critical thinking into the classroom. Our schedule is anything but typical—with fewer classes for deeper exploration and dialogue. From Pathobiology of Human Disease to The Aesthetics and Ethics of Encounter, to building your own Chatbot—these experiences are designed to be a doorway to discovery and purpose.
100% college
acceptance
65%
accepted to “most competitive schools"
1354 average
SAT score
As you can see, it’s paying off.
1/3
of students earn highest honors
This is a place to dream & do.
& we tend to do a lot.
* We serve those in need. C O M M U N I T Y S E RV I C E
* We study our interests. ECHOS
* We intern on another level. B E YO N D R E S E RV E
Lux et Veritas (Light and Truth) is not just our
With ECHOs, you get a taste of college electives. Love
Imagine telling your family and friends that you spent a
guiding principle, it’s woven into the fabric of our
the outdoors? Take an ECHO where you learn about
summer at Progressive Field working with the Indians
curriculum. We strive to better understand and know
hiking at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and how
front office or that you attended an Apple Dev Conference
the world around us through service, outreach and
to dehydrate trail snacks. Obsessed with film and TV?
in CA. Whether it’s performing lab work at the Cleveland
global engagement. We make an impact through our
Hudson to Hollywood is a popular ECHO taught by West
Clinic or immersing in culture abroad, these experiences
community helping Habitat for Humanity, Greater
Coast alumni—from writing, directing and production
are exclusive to Reserve and are truly transformational.
Cleveland Food Bank, Cuyahoga Valley National Park
design. You name an interest, we’ve got a course.
and other nonprofits.
The Compass course takes your passions and talents
Making. Asking/Articulating. Producing/Performing.
beyond the classroom walls, empowering you to create
MAP is a semester-long course that fulfills upper-level
your own project from A to Z. Dream of making a
ISD requirements for Reserve Seniors. Demonstrate
difference in mental health or teaching choreography?
your journey from problem to solution in a meaningful
You can make it happen.
project. It could be a paper, hosting an event, creating a product or engaging with community partners.
CANCER IMMUNOLOGY
Have a quest to destroy cancer cells? Become a true clinical researcher in Reserve’s Cancer Immunology class by discovering cancer-fighting bacteria and oral cancer inoculations. Study real cancer cells from the Cleveland Clinic, work with software and lab equipment that rivals major institutions. Here, students move beyond theory to discovery, in an academic pursuit to eradicate cancer.
s
MAP
as
C O M PA S S
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* OUT-OF-class EXPERIENCES *
cl
* We turn passions into reality. * We don’t believe in Senioritis.
In-
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WA N G I N N OVAT I O N C E N T E R ( W I C)
What can you do with 6,000 square feet? Anything. The WIC has creative spaces to plan, prototype and build. With state-of-the-art equipment and software, it would make any architect, engineer or designer jealous. Our curriculum is designed to facilitate hands-on learning that allows you to ideate, prototype and build whatever strikes your fancy. Whether a maker
invent at heart or a novice to tinkering.
to explore.
Flexing Those Muscles A STUDENT built a prosthetic capable of
sensing flexes in the arm of an amputee and translating them into movements in a robotic hand.
'sewing' the seeds of innovation Students repurposed textiles to create bow ties... and launch a company called "Restyled Reserve."
challenging and circuitous A student constructed a circuit board,
passing on a ready-to-use microcontroller board in favor of building IT ON THEIR own.
RIDING WITH CLASS AND STYLE Students Created their very own versions of one of WRA's most popular modes of transportation—longboards.
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Play with passion
leave IT ALL on the mat
Honor, sweat and joy. There’s a winning tradition at Reserve. You see it in our teams, our coaches, our competitive spirit and the crowds that turn out on game day. Inside our 45,000-square-foot Murdough Athletic Center you’ll find an indoor track, swimming pool, batting cages, fitness center, wrestling and riflery rooms. Outside are eight full-size fields for football, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, baseball and softball, next to a 10-court tennis complex and 3.1-mile cross country trail. Whether you want to get competitive, clear your head or just have a little fun— you’re at the right place.
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CROSS-COUNTRY TRAIL
football, soccer, lacrosse, & field hockey fields
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TENNIS COMPLEX
Baseball & Softball Fields
Here’s the score. 1 in 5 students go on to play in college.
Grow confidence, resilience and team spirit.
Columbia University
Colgate University
Baseball
Temple University
University of Michigan
GIRLS Basketball Softball
Boys Soccer
Boys Basketball GIRLS Soccer
The Ohio State Wesleyan University University
Boys CrossCountry
Boys Swimming & Diving
The U.S. Military Academy
Rochester Institute of Technology
GIRLS CrossCountry
GIRLS Swimming & Diving
Cornell University
University of Connecticut
Field Hockey
BOYS Tennis
Football
GIRLS Tennis
Denison University
Elon University
Golf
Boys Track & Field
Bowdoin College
Bucknell University
Boys Lacrosse
GIRLS Track & Field
GIRLS Lacrosse
Volleyball
Riflery
Wrestling
U.S. Naval Academy
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Ice Hockey
So, high-five your nearest Pioneer & . celebrate
Your canvas is blank. And the stage is yours. Unleash your creativity in the Arts. Whether it's dance, music, on the stage or in a studio, Reserve lets you explore all the possibilities. It’s a chance to lose yourself and find yourself at the same time. Choose from 20+ unique Fine & Performing Arts courses like Stagecraft, where you learn about set design, to Ceramic Wheel Throwing. Reserve also offers extracurriculars, such as Academy Choir and Pep Band. Whether the arts are your passion or a pastime, find your muse here.
» 400-seat
» State-of-the-art
» Dozens
» Permanent Stage
fully-equipped theater
of vocal & ensemble concerts, creative workshops & guest performances
» 3 annual stage performances
lighting & sound equipment
with Orchestra Pit
» 2 annual dance performances
» Year-round » Fully-equipped Moos Art Gallery showcase
Photography Studio
Desktop » Darkrooms » & Digital Publishing Imaging Studios
Production Rooms
» 2 & 3D
» Woodworking
» Sculpture & Ceramic
» Computer Architectural
studios
Kiln Rooms
Area
Drawing Facilities
» Engineering » Architectural Drawing Studio
Design Facilities
Find your place in the Spotlight
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ARABIC CLUB
DESI CLUB
HAMMOCK CLUB
MODEL UN
SKI CLUB
ART CLUB
DESIGN CLUB
HUMANS OF RESERVE
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE CLUB
SMASH
DUB CLUB
KEY CLUB
PING-PONG CLUB
SPANISH CLUB
EARTH INITIATIVE
KOREAN CLUB
POKEMON BATTLE CLUB
STUDENTS WHO CARE
FANDOM CLUB
LATIN CLUB
PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE
TECHNOLOGY CLUB
FCA
LIBERAL SOCIALIST
PUZZLE CLUB
TENNIS CLUB
FILM CLUB
LIVE MUSIC CLUB
R.E.A.C.H.
VIEWPOINTS
FRENCH CLUB
MANDARIN CLUB
REPUBLICAN CLUB
VOLLEYBALL CLUB
FUN CLUB
MATH CLUB
ROBOTICS CLUB
WRA HARDSCRABBLE
ASTRONOMY CLUB
BIKE CLUB
BLACK STUDENT UNION
BOARDGAME CLUB
BRAINSTORM (IQ) CLUB
BUFO
CHERISH
CONCEPTEUR
49 student-led clubs let you find your people. astronomy to Latin. ping-pong to robotics. skiing to film. GSA
MOCK TRIAL
SCIENCE CLUB
We've got it all
boundaries Joy beyond the boundaries
four walls? We believe that your learning can take you anywhere— literally. Travel to Guatemala, England, China and Germany, for a global perspective. Gain handson experience at some of the most respected organizations in the country. Chase your dreams through independent study. Be empowered by clinical research. Learn the satisfaction of giving
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Shower caddy
Don’t board without it
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Noise-cancelling headphones
Laptop (because you don’t stop)
WRA Pioneer.
Backup alarm clock
(makes trips so much easier)
Dishes, cups and utensils A laundry backpack or hamper
(they come in handy even IF YOU'RE eating in the dining hall)
(Do you smell that?)
Snacks on snacks on snacks Key hanger (for a by-the-door catch-all)
Small cutting board
A killer bluetooth speaker (for non-quiet hours, of course)
Under-bed storage bins
Clip-on waterproof bluetooth speaker
Party and board games (no-wifi-required fun)
(shower to tunes)
A desktop fan LED TV with Apple TV or Firestick
A longboard or bike for quick travel
start your wish list
(For binge-watching)
CREATE ONE ON AMAZON.COM OR TARGET.COM
Power strip and extension cords
Waterproof flip-flops and a bathrobe
1
say hello & ask questions
2
meet & greet
Call 330.650.9717
Microwave Musts
Schedule a visit at admission@WRA.net
1.
No directions
less than 5 minutes.
Smear butter in a
removed) on a
necessary.
No-brainer.
mug, cube a slice of
plate, drizzle olive
bread, mix 1 egg, 3
oil, season with sea
tbsp of milk, a little
Butter Popcorn (Kettle for the sweet tooth)
salt, cook for about
cinnamon and a
2-3 minutes until
drop of vanilla in a
crispy. Yum.
chips, cheese and
Perfect for a movie
over bread stuffed
taco meat. Add
or a late-night study
into the mug,
jalapeños if you’re
session. Just don't
smoosh and let it
feeling fiery.
burn it.
soak for 1 min. Cook
All you need are
FIND JOY IN HELPING OTHERS
REALLY UNLIKELY
Write a letter to your State Rep on an issue of concern 1 2 3 4 5
EXTREMELY LIKELY
Create or join a campaign through DoSomething.org REALLY UNLIKELY
1 2 3 4 5
EXTREMELY LIKELY
Run Social Media for a nonprofit of choice REALLY UNLIKELY
1 2 3 4 5
EXTREMELY LIKELY
Start an AntiBullying Campaign REALLY UNLIKELY
1 2 3 4 5
EXTREMELY LIKELY
Make a once-a-month commitment at a daycare center REALLY UNLIKELY
1 2 3 4 5
EXTREMELY LIKELY
EXTREMELY LIKELY
Find and tutor a middle school student in need REALLY UNLIKELY
1 2 3 4 5
EXTREMELY LIKELY
Work on the Pine Ridge Reservation REALLY UNLIKELY
1 2 3 4 5
EXTREMELY LIKELY
Collect gifts for Rainbow Babies Hospital REALLY UNLIKELY
1 2 3 4 5
EXTREMELY LIKELY
RAISE MONEY FOR CANCER RESEARCH AT THE CLEVELAND CLINIC REALLY UNLIKELY
1 2 3 4 5
EXTREMELY LIKELY
SELL candy canes to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" REALLY UNLIKELY
1 2 3 4 5
separate cup. Pour
EXTREMELY LIKELY
I mean, having a cool room isn’t required, but it also can’t hurt. AND HANGING STRIPS WILL BE YOUR BEST FRIEND. Washi Tape DRESS UP
ANYTHING
Photo Wall
Posters F O R D A A AY S
Curtains
ADD A LITTLE
FOR PICS OF
FLAIR TO YOUR
THE FAM AND
BASIC BLINDS
FRIENDS
Area rug
blanket
THE FEET
IS SO 2018
Flameless Candles
Duvet Cover
SO COMFY ON
BECAUSE FIRE
SET THE MOOD
WITH LIGHTING
Wall Tapestry GO BIG OR GO HOME
S TA N DA R D B E D IS NO FUN
AND DORMS DON’T MIX
String lights
BEING PLAIN
Bed lifts and skirt
H I D E A L L T H AT NEW STORAGE
Pillows
PUFFY WITH PERSONALITY
Ottoman
E X T R A S E AT I N G
Floor Cushions
S E AT I N G F O R T H E WHOLE CREW
IN A PINCH
Task Light
MAKE IT MORE INTERESTING
Floor Mirror WHO'S THE
FAIREST OF THEM ALL?
CHECK OUT ETSY.COM
REALLY UNLIKELY
1 2 3 4 5
Arrange kale (ribs
the maple syrup.
Volunteer a day at an animal or homeless shelter
EXTREMELY LIKELY
4.
Kale Chips
for 1:30. Don't forget
Donate a bag of items from your closet to the Salvation Army 1 2 3 4 5
You can make this in
French Toast in a Mug
6.
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Beef & Cheese Nachos
Mac-n-Cheese
5.
be fearless & ready
2.
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3.
Ramen… Lots of Ramen
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(for all those chargers)
(so you can walk in freshly showered style)
sits in the middle of Hudson. They all have
different vibes, so whether you are boutique, vintage or modern, you’ll find something that will make you feel right at home.
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Will I have a roommate?
Yes! Roommates are determined close to the
start of the new school year. You’ll have a chance to get to know your future Reserve roomie and friend at Camp Wise.
What if I get sick?
Unlike most schools, we have a fully staffed health center where medical assistance is available 24/7. We’re always here for you.
What is it like to be a day student at a boarding school? It’s almost impossible to distinguish boarders and day students because no matter what,
we’re still a family. Day students follow the same schedule, have the same access to programs,
facilities and activities. Whether you board or commute, you’ll belong.
This isn’t a place you’re sent
away to. It’s a place you choose.
You have to be great and rich to go here.
It's a place you go to have it easy and not be challenged.
Reserve is not filled with
curfew and rules, but fresh
life and late night laughter.
Uniforms have to be uniform. No exceptions.
Morning Meetings in the Chapel are just for upper classmen.
Every incoming Freshman is
assigned a Senior Big Brother or Senior Big Sister.
You have to wear graduation gowns on graduation day.
#WRApioneers
We have ten beautiful dorms on campus, which
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What are the dorms like?
Fresh Tips
1. Get two or three close friends. It’s quality not quantity!
2. Don’t give people chargers, pencils, erasers, homework, NOTHING! You won’t get it back!
3. Sleeping during class is the worst thing you can do.
4. Stay focused and leave drama at the door.
5. You will get homework. Lots of homework!
6. Meet new people. It’s low key weird but a lot of people feel the same as you.
7. Don’t be afraid of upper classmen.
You can become family regardless of your grade!
8. Help make the next four years easier and build relationships with the teachers, they live with you.
9. Work hard now. It makes it easier later on!
10. Live on campus! You can grow
yourself and create a family that is unique to you.
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1. No matter what time teams return home from a win, they take a turn ringing the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
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2. Legend has it that if you walk on the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ at the MAC, you won’t graduate.
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9. The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is the hangout on the lower level of Ellsworth Hall. 10. In the pursuit of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, we strive for excellence, live with integrity and act with compassion.
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7. The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is probably the best spot to take a selfie and also starred in an episode of The Bachelor.
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8. M Y T H . E V E RYO N E WEARS WHITE. 7. FAC T. W E B E L I E V E PEER SUPPORT H E L P S M A K E YO U F E E L AT H O M E . 6. MYTH. ALL GRADES MEET IN THE CHAPEL M O N DAY S & F R I DAY S .
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