Model UN
Model United Nations is a simulation of the United Nations General Assembly and its other multilateral bodies. Model UN members attend several day conferences, which take place all around the country. Attendants of these conferences serve as ambassadors for a specific country, or take on the role of a historical figure. Within the conferences, there … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Connects Cultures
Western Reserve Academy is a community of students from all over the United States and the world, with an incredibly unique blend of cultural backgrounds and stories. Some international students cannot make the journey home for the week-long break, so they often stay with students who live in Ohio or nearby states. Staying with another … Continue reading
Elon Musk’s Controversial Acquisition of Twitter
On October 27, 2022, Elon Musk became the CEO of Twitter. Following this news, Twitter soon erupted into chaos. Musk fired nearly half of Twitter’s workforce, reportedly even firing a senior engineer through a tweet. Musk also launched Twitter Blue, an eight-dollar monthly subscription granting users a verification check mark. After an onslaught of fake … Continue reading
North Hall’s Historical Roots
This edition of the Archival Corner looks at two vintage photographs from the beloved North Hall, previously known as North College, part of Western Reserve Academy’s original Brick Row. North Hall was built in 1826. (The stories of Middle College and South College will be shared in a future issue of the Reserve Record.) One … Continue reading
Faculty Highlight: Dr. Chaput
Anyone who has been in the fieldhouse on a snowy winter evening or in the classroom on a sunny morning has probably seen or heard Dr. Erik Chaput working on bettering his students and athletes. Dr. Erik Chaput is a history teacher at Western Reserve Academy, head coach of track and field, and is well … Continue reading
Student Highlight: Alex Wu
Imagine walking into the Chapel on a typical Friday morning. The buzz of students talking amongst each other is gradually drowned out by the thoughtful melody of a trumpet. Many Western Reserve Academy students know Alex Wu ’23 from his exceptional trumpet performances at the Morning Meetings, along with his numerous music related recognitions. One … Continue reading
Commit Signing Summary
On November 16, 2022, eighteen of our student-athletes gathered in the Murdough Athletic Center. They were joined by family and coaches, both in-person and online, eager to support them in taking a monumental step toward their promising futures. Each of these Reserve students signed a national letter of intent to compete at either the NCAA … Continue reading
Athlete Spotlight: Rebecca Rubiano
When Rebecca Rubiano ‘23 is not publishing synthetic biology papers in Dr. Pethel’s lab or dancing her heart out in Mrs. Velbeck’s studio, you can find her in the diving well, putting her all into every jump, flip and twist. Although she only started diving two years ago as a sophomore, her hard work and … Continue reading
Boys Basketball’s Back!
The Boys Basketball team is off to a great start this season. Starting on October 28, they began the 2022-2023 season with three straight wins against O.U.R, Dohn Prep, and Southeast Ohio Prep School. Western Reserve Academy hosted the CanAm tournament from November 11 to 13th. On the first day of the tournament, the Murdough … Continue reading
The Maze Between Anarkitty & Brik Row
The lights are set, and Mia Maze ‘25 takes the stage with her band, Anarkitty. Mia rests her hands on the keyboard and clears her throat to sing. Her visits to St. Petersburg, Florida throughout the year allow her to perform vocals, keyboard, and electric guitar for her band, Anarkitty. The alternative rock band emerged … Continue reading
The Reserve Record 