Here Is Where You Want To Be

There are so many advantages to spending your high school years at Western Reserve Academy — and a pretty big one is our location. If we were lucky enough to have David Attenborough read a script about the Pioneer habitat, we imagine it would go a little something like this —

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[Scene: A bustling Hudson with students walking to town, sitting under trees studying, and engaging in conversation. The camera pans across the town square, focusing on different groups of students and buildings.]

[David Attenborough’s voice narrates the scene.]

David Attenborough:

Welcome to the vibrant and dynamic ecosystem of the Hudson, Ohio. Here, amidst the historic architecture and sprawling green spaces, a diverse community of young scholars thrive in their natural habitat.

[Cut to a group of students sitting in Ming’s Bubble Tea, discussing animatedly with open textbooks and laptops.]

Much like the intricate social structures of the animal kingdom, WRA students form complex networks of friendships and academic alliances. These interactions are essential for their success in these formative years.

[Cut to Open Door Coffee, a cozy sanctuary where students sit in armchairs and at tables, deeply engrossed in study.]

The coffee shop, a sanctum of solitude and reflection, offers a retreat from the hustle and bustle of campus life. Here, students can delve into the depths of academic inquiry, seeking the wisdom of those who came before them, while caffeinating to their heart’s content.

 

(Thank you, David.) You get the idea! The proximity to a small town, with all of its amenities, as well as to Cleveland, with its museums, national sports and world-class concerts on offer, is a perk worth mentioning as often as we can!

Welcoming Everyone

When we think about the Hudson Advantage, or the Ohio Edge, we find ourselves thinking less about access and more about attitude. We hear time and time again that our students chose Reserve because they felt immediately welcomed! It’s in our nature to hold doors open; to smile encouragingly at those we might not know so well; to extend a helping hand; to forgo competition and comparison with our peers and instead cheer each other on. 

It’s just nicer here. 

From Hudson to anywhere

  • Places You’re Most Likely to Find a Student:
    Open Door, Ming’s Bubble Tea, Everbowl
  • Where to Enjoy a Nature Moment
    Cuyahoga Valley National Park
    Hudson Springs
    Cartwright Gardens
    Hockey Pond
  • Seasonal Favorites
    WRA’s Fire & Ice Winter Festival
    Hudson Farmers Market
    Hudson’s Christkindlmarkt
    Szalay’s Fall Festival
    Peninsula’s Fall Festivals
    Outdoor Ice Skating at Cuyahoga Falls
    Hudson Tree Lighting & Polar Express
    Spring hiking at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park 
  • Urban Excursions 
    Cavs Games
    Guardians Games
    Akron Rubberducks Game
    Cleveland Museum of Art
    Playhouse Square
    Blossom Music Center
    The occasional spring trip to New York City

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