"We are very grateful for the opportunities the Elms provided us to grow as a family, and for the great education that our daughter received, and for the sense of belonging to a great tradition that she has.  (She wears her Elms necklace with great pride.)  The Elms prepared our daughter for a great first year at college and she comments regularly on how well she was prepared to tackle her college level assignments."

 - Raymond Hershey, past parent

"The Elms has helped me realize that every young woman is an individual and helps you realize that no matter what life throws at you, you can face the challenges with your head held high and courage in your heart."

"Our Lady of the Elms is blessed with strong leadership and an outstanding faculty that work with a supportive parental and alumnae community to develop outstanding young women.  Our alumnae are widely recognized as some of the most outstanding women who lead our community.  If you want a daughter who is well reasoned, can speak her mind eloquently, and who believes in social justice, send her to the Elms!"

"I like that it’s an all-girl school because there are no annoying boys bothering you with your work or making you worry about your appearance."

"I was just offered a full-tuition scholarship and a $10,000 stipend from the University of Akron, School of Law.  Thanks to the ELMS for a great educational base--I never could have done it without all of you!"

 - Elms Alumna class of 2003

"It wasn’t until I was in college that I appreciated all that the Elms had done for me.   The Elms taught me to learn enthusiastically and apply the knowledge, solve problems and implement solutions, to have a voice and use it. The Elms gave me a confidence and an inner strength that has become part of my identity. It fills me with pride to watch my daughters benefit from an Elms education."

"What I love about this school is how excited I am, even in the mornings, to wake up and come to school.  The students and the teachers make learning so much fun that even on bad days there is always something good.  I feel appreciated and welcomed and loved in this school and I know that I can go to any teacher or any student and get help if needed without being put down.  All of my teachers and friends accept me for who I am and respect my opinions.  I feel that I’m a part of a big loving family, but at the same time I feel like an individual with my own thoughts and ideas, not just a number in a crowd of students. I love being able to walk down the hall and know almost every face I see."

"The Elms gives me an ability to learn challenging things. The school lets you be your own person."

"There is something very special and incredibly unique about an Elms education that I simply did not appreciate until after I graduated and entered college.  The Elms offered challenging courses taught by amazing teachers, who truly loved what they were teaching. They not only knew how to effectively communicate the course material, but they also possessed this incredible ability to pass their passion for the subject on to their students."

"I like the small classes and friendly atmosphere.  I like that we all know each other, and how teachers work closely with students to help them do well.  I also like our sense of community."