Buildings on Campus
This building has three levels. Many classes are held in this building, such math, history, english, etc. As a part of a senior prank, a car was snuck into the middle of this building!
What is Seymour?
This abolitionist gave Reserve’s 1854 commencement address titled, “The Claims of the Negro.”
Who is Frederick Douglass?
Western Reserve’s Motto is “Lux et Veritas”. These words come from Latin, and they mean __ and __.
What is "light and truth?"
This building is the second-oldest observatory in the United States, and you can find a QR code linking to our website on it!
What is Loomis Observatory?
This teacher has the longest tenure of those currently working at WRA. In their class, students may find themselves attempting to string a bow, in the tradition of The Odyssey.
Who is Mr. Warner?
This longtime archivist spent nearly 55 years in library work and later became the archivist who uncovered Western Reserve Academy’s first Black student from the 1830s. Additionally, he was Hudson’s citizen of the year in 2009. Retiring from his position at WRA in 2024, he left behind a legendary legacy of historical advocacy.
Who is Tom Vince?
This building is one of two WRA buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, along with the Loomis Observatory. Additionally, marriages and concerts have taken place within this building.
What is the Chapel?
This philanthropist is largely responsible for the success of Hudson. After graduating from WRA, he made his fortune in the coal industry, and a campus building is named for him. His son, Lincoln, was a member of the crew that made the first undisputed overflight of the North Pole in the Norge on May 12, 1926.
Who is James Ellsworth?
At our school’s founding, we were meant to rival another school, to be the “___ of the west”. This competing institution is located in Connecticut, and is one of the most prestigious colleges in America.
What is Yale?
The basement of this building used to be cheese storage.
What is Hayden Hall?
This math teacher is a 6x Ironman finalist and tennis coach. He hails from palm beach.
Who is Dr. Nelson?
Despite celebrating our bicentennial in 2026, WRA was closed for many years in the 19th and 20th century. If we only counted years that WRA was actually in operation, this year would actually be Reserve’s ___ anniversary. (Answers within 2 years will be accepted)
What is 187th?
John D. Ong, for whom our library is named, was ambassador to this Scandinavian nation.
What is Norway?
This teacher currently works at Reserve. Their dog’s name is Mulder, named for an X-files protagonist. Their classroom is highly decorated, featuring student drawings, quotes, and even a lego set! They are the club advisor to Quiz Bowl. Fantastic book recommendations.
Who is Mr. Namiotka?
John Sykes Fayette was the first African-American student to graduate from Western Reserve College, present-day Case Western Reserve University in 1836. This student, however, was the first African-American to graduate from Western Reserve Academy, the high school, in 1839.
Who was Samuel Harrison?