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[quote=Anonymous]There are several no-cut sports. Easy on-ramp sports are cross country, track and crew.
Playing sports will exempt kids from PE, but the time commitment is huge for any sport.

The band, choir & theatre programs are very strong.
The dance team competes in National events.

There is a service requirement and students go on overnight retreats. 
There is a lot of "respect life" but it isn't just about unborn babies, it is also about fundraising for medical causes (Superdance), Special Olympics, and Best Buddies. They have an American Sign Language class, so there are actions tied to the prayers. (My kid has a hearing issue and I am happy to see ASL embraced in the school).

Seeing an "AP kid" who likes Shakespeare have a great community and another kid who is a traditional athlete with Bs have a great experience is a sign that they are building a good community.

A criticism I have heard is that they don't push really hard to set kids up for Ivies. Having gone through the process twice, there is a tendency to go for Catholic colleges like Georgetown, Notre Dame, Villanova and more competitive state schools such as W&M, and VT. They are also really proud of kids who go to places like West Point and some kids have gone to competitive schools that focus on art (the kind that you need to have a portfolio review or audition to get in). The teachers are very supportive of that.

It is a faith-centered education. The other parents are awesome.

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