Fire and Ice: Worth the Price?
Each issue, two Reserve Record writers debate an important issue for “The Coin.” February’s issue is Pros vs Cons of Fire and Ice. At a place where fellowship and school culture are so deeply ingrained in the fabric of the community, how much is too much, and what is not enough? The Fire and Ice … Continue reading
Artificial Sweetener or Raw Change?
Black activist Dr. Nyle Fort and two students from Western Reserve Academy speak on the misconceptions with MLK Day and the problems with attempting to justify racism. Gunshots. For that one moment, the world was silent. The man behind the progress, the man who had changed the world, was gone in an instant. How will … Continue reading
Realizing MLK’s True Legacy
Martin Luther King Jr. Day comes around on the third Monday of every January. At Western Reserve Academy, MLK Day is an interesting subject, focusing on discussion and reflection. At this point in most students’ lives, many have heard of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and are familiar with his work across America. They grow … Continue reading
Dr. Kent’s Sudden Departure
As students entered Seymour Hall, rather than being greeted by a smiling man in a fedora holding a cup of coffee while blaring a random pop song on the speaker, they found themselves face-to-face with an empty office. On December 20th, an email from Mrs. Buck informed students that Dr. Kent would not be returning … Continue reading
Senior Speechers: Now Restricted and Censored
Senior speeches are one of the most beloved traditions at Western Reserve Academy. Sitting on the balcony seats and daydreaming about what to say in a senior speech has been a shared experience for many students. During their speech, seniors can talk about their experiences at WRA and the ups and downs in their lives. … Continue reading
Faculty Highlight: Mrs. Spano
From working in the field to teaching in the classroom, Mrs. Jill Spano has always loved science. As a biology teacher and girls varsity basketball coach, Mrs. Spano spends most of her time around Western Reserve Academy. She loves having curious students, and always tries to make classes exciting. Her charismatic personality spills over into … Continue reading
The Verdict on Twelve Angry Jurors
On January 27-29, students from Western Reserve Academy performed three excellent shows of Twelve Angry Jurors, a play highlighting the quality of student theater at WRA. KFAC—Overcoming personal biases, a twelve-person jury must decide the fate of a teenage boy charged with the murder of his father. That is the narrative of the courthouse drama … Continue reading
Inside Peek Into the Dance Performance
The 2022 winter dance performance had its opening night on the 2nd of December. As students and faculty flooded the auditorium, excitement filled the air. The audience anxiously waited to see what the Western Reserve Academy dance program would bring to the table. Titled Out of The Box, the dance performance was themed around popular … Continue reading
Ohio Election Updates
On the 8th of November, general election day for Ohio took place. The key races included Governor, United States Senate and House. In the race for US Senate, Republican JD Vance won the election, surpassing Democratic Candidate Tim Ryan with 53.3% of votes. Vance actively advocates for energy independence, combating the drug and opioid epidemic … Continue reading
Missing: Have You Seen These Traditions?!
Traditions. Many say they’re dead. But do we really know what they were? It’s no doubt there are traditions that Western Reserve Academy has lost as a whole. Whether it’s the use of the hockey pond for community events or the standard frequency of a sit-down meal in Ellsworth, we know that they existed — … Continue reading
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