Over the summer, we made it a point to visit the beautiful campus of Western Reserve Academy. Its founder, David Hudson, envisioned a New England style institution amid the Ohio wilderness. Indeed, its brick buildings and verdant campus strikes a familiar tune to the many fine academies located near our home in Massachusetts.
This being the only competitive high school in the region, I found myself wondering how my son, who would be entering a new high school as a sophomore transfer, might be able to gain admittance. Would his report card grades help? Absolutely. Would his interview skills make a positive influence? Hopefully. Teacher recommendations? SSAT and PSAT scores? So many factors. But most importantly, will it be the right school for him? For me?
Only a special prayer for guidance can ever help me sort out these musings. And only until then will I know if we should be led to "light and truth," WRA's motto.
