Western Reserve Academy

BICENTENNIAL COLLECTION · 1826–2026

Created in honor of WRA’s bicentennial, a modern heirloom collection inspired by
200 years of campus life, shared traditions, and the enduring spirit of Reserve.

The starting point

Mark 200 years with objects the Reserve community could wear, collect, and give.

WRA needed a signature bicentennial collection that felt rooted in campus life rather than conventional anniversary merchandise.

Audience: Alumni, families, and trustees
Need: A defining offering for the Bicentennial Boutique
What we shaped: Research, creative direction, jewelry design, and product development

01 — Inspiration

The symbols Reserve shares.

A campus visit brought the collection into focus: the illuminated oak, the chapel, the school crest, and the founding year 1826. Each held a different part of the bicentennial story—belonging, tradition, and continuity.

Western Reserve Academy alumni gathering

02 — From Story to Form

From emblem
to heirloom.

Conversations with faculty, staff, and alumni helped us decide what each symbol needed to carry. The oak became a medallion of belonging; the crest and 1826 anchored pieces in school history; and the same visual language extended across bracelets, charms, and keepsakes.