Student Life

Every high school has its social divisions among students, but what's so great about Baylor's community is its ability to cross those divisions to care for others. No matter who you are, your classmates and friends will come together and help you through any hardship.

To anyone who is hesitant about boarding school, I have seen in myself and others that it does a great job of helping shy kids to get out their shell and find their role in a supportive and loving community…I have never felt like someone didn't care about how I was adjusting to a new school and a new culture far away from home.

I was adopted after being found on a riverbank and now I live in Lupton Hall with dorm parent and Walkabout instructor Bett Adams. Every afternoon I get to tag along on canoe trips, hikes, or whatever fun outdoor things are going on -- and all of my Baylor people friends love to play with me. I am one lucky dog!

Jack lives in an apartment overlooking Lupton Circle with his wife Penny, Hunter Hall dorm head and English instructor, and their two children, Gus and Redding. "It’s the greatest neighborhood in the world. It’s a surreal community – I don’t think there is another place like this to live."

There is always a steady stream of students (and visiting alumni) who gravitate to the grille for some straight-talk with Miss Kitty, who has worked at Baylor for nearly 40 years. “If I really wasn’t concerned about the kids, I wouldn’t work here. I like being around them and watching over them. This is what I like [about Baylor]. We are always thinking about the kids. And once they leave Baylor, they are still with you in your heart.

At home [Serbia] there was no such thing as competing for your school. At Baylor I was shocked by the support that the sports teams got from their classmates.

The Middle School is a close-knit supportive community and each student helps one another grow into a strong young person. A mix of care, camaraderie, and individuality creates an environment that is truly special to Baylor.

This school is filled with brilliant, funny, engaging teachers. They aren't afraid to push you, but they will encourage you every step of the way.