Mission and Values | About Us | Worcester Academy

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Since 1834 Worcester Academy has been creating life-changing experiences for students, families, and the community.

Kevin Breen
HEAD OF SCHOOL

Mission and Values

Igniting Passion, Embracing Integrity

Mission

Our mission—Achieving the Honorable through Scholarship, Fellowship, Leadership, Craftsmanship, and Sportsmanship—reflects our commitment to excellence, integrity, and community.
Inspired by this timeless charge, we look to the future with purpose, striving to cultivate wisdom, character, and compassion in every student so they may carry forward lives of honor and distinction.

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Scholarship

Pursuing knowledge and academic excellence with curiosity and rigor.

Fellowship

Building a supportive and inclusive community through kindness, collaboration, and mutual support.

Leadership

Inspiring others through action, responsibility, and vision, while leading with empathy and purpose.

Craftsmanship

Approaching endeavors with dedication and pride, striving for advancement through skill, effort, and continuous improvement.

Sportsmanship

Competing with integrity, respect, and humility, demonstrating fairness and grace in every success and failure.

ACHIEVE THE HONORABLE

Achieve the Honorable is not an empty phrase. They are three words that we’ve all tried to live by, an expressed belief for all that Worcester Academy stands for. Achieve the Honorable is the common thread that runs among all WA alumni.

Peter Williams
CLASS OF 1952

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For over 190 years, Worcester Academy has provided a nurturing environment where students build lasting connections, uncover their passions, cultivate honorable character, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

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