In the beginning, we were scrappy and hungry to create something positive and lasting. Staff and students alike were actively building a culture from the ground up. It was an exciting time; there was a true sense of ownership and the unique ability to build the kind of school where we wanted to work and the kind of community where parents wanted to send their children. Today, we are more polished and established, but I believe the best parts of our culture still stem from those early days. You can still see that original spirit in our clubs, on trips, and within our athletic teams, arts programs, and theatre productions. It’s in these spaces where staff and students continue to work together to create something bigger than themselves.