|  | Woodberry Forest is a leader among boarding schools because it has remained true to its original mission. Woodberry provides an extraordinarily personal educational experience in a warm, supportive residential environment. Since opening in 1889, it has been renowned for stressing intellectual thoroughness, moral integrity, reverence for things sacred, and good sportsmanship. Furthermore, it is governed by an honor system that influences all aspects of school life. Woodberry boasts a remarkable faculty whose genuine and profound interest in students extends well beyond the classroom. The school has long been known not only for fostering lifelong friendships, but also for graduating young men of exemplary character who go on to assume leadership positions in a wide variety of endeavors.
Although Woodberry continues to embrace its founding principles, its leaders have not been afraid to make changes when necessary. Today we face urgent challenges that require decisive action. To ensure that Woodberry Forest remains a leader among independent schools, we must accomplish the following:
- Continue to attract exceptional students despite intense competition from peer boarding and day schools.
- Recruit outstanding faculty members from around the nation and support them with competitive salaries and attractive professional development opportunities.
- Enhance our facilities for science, residential life, and athletics, and, finally,
- Ensure that a Woodberry education remains affordable for the families of our students.
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