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Reflections and Advice:
1.) What do you think makes your school unique relative to other boarding schools?
I felt that the honor code was very real and in practice each day. The small class sizes and their was an amazing outerlimits program which provided for physical activity outside of a PE class.
2.) What was the best thing that happened to you in boarding school?
Webb made me the intelligent person I am today. I always say that I got a better eduction there then I did in college. The academic program was fantastic and the friendships I made got me through my teen years.
3.) What might you have done differently during your boarding school experience?
I was extremely upset about being sent to boarding school, I had a culture shock period. You just have to give it time and after a few months you will be able to settle in. It was honestly one of the greatest experiences of my life.
4.) What did you like most about your school?
Teachers, friendship, academics, beautiful surroundings.
5.) Do you have any final words of wisdom for visiting or incoming students to your school?
I would like to have gotten more involved in some of the clubs groups, but it was more important for me to study. Grades are extremely important and taking the honor code seriously.
Academics:
1.) Describe the academics at your school - what did you like most about it?
Most of the teachers lived on campus and were a part of the community. I felt that they were very knowledgable and had a real passion and gift for teaching. It didn't seem like just a job for them. The classes were as hard, if not harder than my college courses. I learned so much and the English department made sure I was extremely well read. The History department made things seem so real and made me fascinated by the past. It was such a well rounded eduction. Students really wanted to excel and study hours each night were very important.
Athletics:
1.) Describe the athletics at your school - what did you like most about it?
I did not really participate in Athletics. I think for those that did it was a lot of fun. I liked the fact that the school was not centered around the Athletics and it wasn't the most important part of the community. I also liked that instead of football we had a soccer team it made us unique. Also a tennis, golf, lacrosse. It seemed like if there was a big interested by the student body for a specific sport they would make a team that year.
Art, Music, and Theatre:
1.) Describe the arts program at your school - what did you like most about it?
I felt that Webb had a strong theater program. They selected very interesting plays to put on and the performances were very enjoyable. I still remember them 25 years later.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
1.) Describe the extracurriculars offered at your school - what did you like most about it?
I spent most of my free time studying.
Dorm Life:
1.) Describe the dorm life in your school - what did you like most about it?
This was the best part of the experience. We lived two to a room with two rooms attached by a center bathroom. I bonded so much with my roommates they were like family. We had so much fun just chatting laughing, hanging out. Even though it was single sex dorms, after dinner every night we had an hour or so where we could all socialize and I made such life long friends.
Dining:
1.) Describe the dining arrangements at your school.
Dining was three set meal times a day. I didn't care for the food much back then, but I think it has been much improved. I remember we always had a prayer before the meal.
Social and Town Life:
1.) Describe the school's town and surrounding area.
Bell Buckle is such a beautiful small town. I felt completely safe there and loved walking down to the Post Office, and restaurant after school each day. Pretty old houses and rolling hills. It was the perfect place to grow up and focus on learning.
2.) Describe the social life at your school - what did you like most about it?
I never watched TV for the three years I was there. The social life was amazing and focused on just talking and getting to know more about each other. People came from other states and countries and we learned more about our world.
Daily Schedule:
Weekday
8:00 AM
Chapel
8:30 AM
Class
4:00 PM
done for day
5:00 PM
dinner
7:00 PM
study hours
9:00 PM
study hours over
11:00 PM
lights out
Weekend
9:00 AM
breakfast?
11:00 PM
lights out
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The Webb School's steadfast commitment to the moral code that it has established is truly inspirational. Webb promotes free inquiry, critical analysis, mutual respect and tolerance and fairness and honestly. There is something unique about. . .
The relationships that are built between the faculty and the students is phenomenal. The teachers are willing to work with the students until they have a firm grasp on the material. The faculty not only. . .
Small classes and a teaching community dedicated to its students make Webb feel like a home. Teachers are always available to help, support, and listen to their students. The honor code instills a sense of. . .
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