WRA Bicentennial Celebration Weekend 2026

Greetings Earthlings!

Reserve was more than just school for me, it was, and always will be home.

The teachers, community, campus, sports program, arts...Reserve was such a beautiful, rich and special setting that gave students everything needed to thrive.

I not only received a great education but the connection I made with several faculty members opened doors at the college I wanted to attend. Had I not gotten a scholarship to Reserve, I would never been able to reach the goals I had and have the kind of life I was able to have. Reserve changed my life.

Great education and great friends

Tight-knit community!

launched me long ago

WRA is where I learned to buckle down and work harder.

I made great friends and the experience opened many opportunities for me.

I grew up in campus and it will always be home

Set me on the course I pursued my whole career and life.

My years at Reserve opened my eyes to all that is possible for the child of immigrants living in a small town in West Virginia. Reserve taught me to be curious and compassionate. It also taught me the moral duty to help others when we are the products of an elite education.

Hudson, Ohio was home to me for some eight years. For two of those years I was a day-student at the Academy. I've treasured both the friends I met and the education I received there. WRA played an integral part of launching me on my life's many journeys.

Reserve was a special place when I was there nearly 40 years ago - it shaped me into the person I am today. The teachers, faculty, and staff were so vital to our learning and growth, and all the class activities made WRA truly a special place. And now to get to watch Mason, our son, grow and learn with these same values makes it even more special. Thank you and Go PIOs!

Time to celebrate!

Best high school education in the US!

Attending Reserve opened my eyes to a world of opportunities that I may not have had the chance to realize was possible without it.

Four very formative years of my life were spent there.

Gave me a great education and start in life, as it had done with my father, the late Louis Birnbaum '32

GREAT EDUCATION AND CLASSMTES IN A PERFECT ACADEMIC SETTING

The quality of education was unrivaled, the grounds and buildings were fantastic, and I made life-long friends who I call my best friends!

Attending Western Reserve Academy changed the course of my life and opened a world of opportunities I never knew existed.

I was an exchange student and I have wonderful, deep memories of those days!

As the years rolled by Reserve’s education meant more and more to me as I realized how enriching it was.

Reserve changed the direction of my life. Reserve taught me that it's o.k. to strive, to learn, and to participate fully.

Amazing student experience at an amazing school.

Spinney Whip!!