“The thing that surprised me when I first came was the sense of community here. The students are warm and open and don’t compete with each other.”
Rene Peterson ’04

“Soundview is very supportive-it’s completely different from other schools.”
Brad Baumann ’04

“What’s so wonderful about Soundview is that they look at the whole person. I love this place-I’m so glad I’m here!”
Josh Raskin ’03

“I wanted a place where I could feel comfortable with who I am. The first day I visited, I knew Soundview was a place where you could always be yourself.”
Melissa Newman ’03

“Soundview was a very rewarding and fulfilling life experience–without it, I wouldn’t be where I am today… I am eternally grateful for the opportunities that were opened for me as a result of everybody’s generosity and dedication.”
Brett Walker ‘98

“My years at Soundview gave me much more than an amazing education; they gave me an opportunity to grow into the person I have always wanted and deserved to be.”
Samantha Fleischman ’98

“This school is a community and a family bonded by mutual trust and intimacy.”
David Hahn ’97

“Soundview gives you not only an education but also a goal, a personality, and most of all, respect. It molds your character. It creates standards for you to live by.”
Joe Greco ’94

“At Soundview, I could focus and thoroughly enjoy learning. I was excited about what I was learning and excelled. Soundview has opened many areas of learning for me, from biological studies to literature and creative writing.”
Brian McKechnie ’93

“At Soundview, you feel like a family. There’s good communication between teachers and students and a lot of individualized attention.”
Sarah McKenchnie Lema ’92

“Soundview will always be special to me. It allowed me to grow as a person. I wouldn’t be as happy and successful in college without it.”
Joel Thomas ’90

“Until Soundview, I thought school and fun were a contradiction in terms.”
Sharon Gitterman ‘89