The Storm King School - Review #5

Storm King is a wonderful second home with a wide assortment of clubs and activities. The school gets students out of their comfort zones with opportunities to get involved with new sports or arts.

I changed so much while I was at Storm King. I started Storm King education in eighth grade and I was very shy. After getting involved with new sports such as soccer, I met so many new and veteran students and became involved with the community. By my senior year, I was president of National Honor Society, lead in the spring musical 2 years in a row, and RA for 2 years.

I wouldn’t have done anything differently because I was able to grow so much over my five years at Storm King and it set me up for a successful college life. If I could offer any advice for kids going to boarding school, I would say to get involved as much as possible and do not be afraid to try new things.

My favorite thing about Storm King was how involved in the performing arts department I was. Through dance classes I was able to build a friendship with my favorite duet partner that is still going strong to this day!

My final words of wisdom are: get involved and don’t be afraid to try something new. Never danced before? Never played basketball before? Don’t worry! You will meet new friends and most likely there will be at least one other person who’s in the exact same position.

All of the classes at Storm King are relatively small which allows the students to have individualized learning experiences. Teachers are able to assist students and interact more due too the smaller class sizes.

The athletics program is phenomenal and really allows students to dive into sports that they wouldn’t have tried in a different environment. Students are required to participate in team sports which builds a sense of community and it’s a great way to meet people with similar interests.

The Arts Program is phenomenal. I was always finding ways to be involved with the performances whether it was on the stage or backstage. Storm King gives students the tools to grow within the arts and explore all of their passions on stage or behind the scenes.

Storm King is dedicated to extracurriculars whether it’s clubs, community service, or activities after classes and on weekends.

The dorm life at Storm King was fantastic. The dorms housed around 30 students with 2 dorm parents to help out with any questions or concerns that the student may have. There were also a few RA’s per dorm that the students could talk to as well. From team building activities, dorm meetings, and dorm trips off campus, it was a great way to meet new people and make friends on campus.

The dining hall at Storm King is fabulous! Breakfast options are always plentiful and switch throughout the week. Lunch has the most options to make sure there are options for every student from the sandwich bar to the daily selection of hot lunch and a full salad bar. Students are free to sit wherever they choose for each of these meals so they can interact with other students. There are also formal dinners throughout the year where the students wear their formal uniform and eat dinner all together.

Cornwall-On-Hudson is a very safe town with numerous coffee shops, dining options, and more. Storm King is also a short train ride away from New York City and the Palisades mall.

I loved how Storm King was such a tight knit community with everyone was friends with each other. There was rarely any drama so it was a friendly and welcoming community.