Loyola Academy Thesis

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I applied to Loyola Academy for many reasons. First and foremost, the tradition. The tradition of Loyola Academy is truly mind blowing, from the athletics, theatre, after school clubs and activities and most importantly the academics. This led me to apply because I have participated in football, basketball, volleyball and the school play in middle school while never receiving a detention or being put on athletic probation do to my grades. I believe Loyola Academy is perfect for me because of the wide variety of options Loyola offers each student. Furthermore, I have two older brothers that attend Loyola Academy and they have nothing but good reviews. They both plan on being four year athletes in volleyball and football and they have both

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