Wilson Hill Academy Blog
22 Jun 2023
On June 3, Dr. Vierra delivered the commencement address at LINK 2023. Please enjoy his words of encouragement to our graduates here: Graduates, before I share my words of exhortation, I want to begin with a word of gratitude. I want to thank you for giving me the gift of this past school year. I have taught so many of you, and as I look at you now, I see precious men and women that
18 Apr 2023
What will shape your children’s worldview in college? Many universities are hostile towards a Christian understanding of literature. Liberal arts colleges often require students to take one or more literature courses to meet the core requirement. So when your sons or daughters step into their first literature course on campus, will they be prepared to “give a defense to everyone who asks the reason for the hope that is in ” as 1 Peter 3:5
20 Mar 2023
Wilson Hill co-founders, Nancy and Bob Donaldson, joined Davies Owens on the “BaseCamp Live” podcast in January to discuss their calling to classical Christian education almost thirty years ago and their exciting—and faith-building—journey to launch and shepherd Wilson Hill Academy. Part of that journey involved coming to the realization that they wanted their own children to experience the joy of classical Christian education. Nancy explains, "Through Susan Schaeffer Macaulay and her book, For the Children’s
28 Feb 2023
“How do students and their families get to know each other in a virtual school?” This is a frequently-asked question as parents consider enrolling a student at Wilson Hill Academy. It is not long after school starts that students begin making new friends or reconnecting with their classmates from previous years. These friendships are strengthened each year as teachers, students and their families gather for LINK—Wilson Hill’s ultimate family camp and commencement celebration. LINK provides
23 Nov 2022
Recently perched in my usual spot at church, I had the unique blessing of hearing my son play a special arrangement of a timely hymn he had thoughtfully composed on his guitar. As the familiar tune of “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” resonated throughout the sanctuary, my thoughts swept away to a former day when that great hymn was fashioned from the recesses of some dear soul’s heart. I began to marvel at the thought of
13 May 2022
As a homeschooling parent, this final stretch can feel like a grind. As you assess the lessons remaining in each textbook and consider the date you had hoped to finish them, you may feel anxious or discouraged. Perhaps delving into that exciting history project meant that you didn’t cover as much math as you had hoped. Or you enjoyed such enthusiastic conversations around a novel that you extended the time, and now you are a
9 May 2022
Sometimes students (and parents!) wonder about the benefits of learning classical languages like Latin. Yet we have seen families experience tremendous value in studying this ancient language at Wilson Hill. From practical benefits like boosting SAT scores to enriching experiences such as reading ancient texts in their original language, the study of Latin equips students for success. For even more benefits, I asked a few of our Wilson Hill Latin teachers to share four reasons
6 May 2022
We are excited to share that 2018 Wilson Hill Academy graduate Ashlyn Freemyer has recently been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship which will take her to Bulgaria following her May 2022 graduation from Baylor University. Four years ago, Ashlyn entered Baylor University's selective University Scholars program, designed to allow outstanding students to pursue a liberal education across an array of disciplines. Ashlyn has enjoyed a rich experience at Baylor, which she attributes in part to the
11 Apr 2022
The Decay of Friendship When I read the Passion and Resurrection narratives in the Gospels, I see a theme that is too little engaged within most Christian circles: one which offers us a glimpse into the nature of Jesus’ redemptive work. The theme is friendship. This school year, my students and I have encountered a number of compelling illustrations of friendship in ancient literature—Achilles weeping over Patroclus, Socrates consoling his heartbroken companions before his execution, Aristotle’s grand
7 Apr 2022
Where did the name 'Wilson Hill' originate? Nancy: In 1846, my great, great grandfather, Doctor Hugh Wilson, traveled from Greenbriar County, Virginia (now West Virginia), to the new state of Texas in a covered wagon, settling where Comanche Indians most certainly still lived. In fact, nearby Columbus was considered as a possible capital of Texas, but there were too many Indians. That December, he and his family celebrated Christmas on his farm and ranch that would