The farm animals were brought to HU’s mall to interact with students and publicize a new classical school in the area.
By Gwen Martin | March 24, 2026
The K-6 school offers different enrollment options so that kids can attend three to five days a week, said Stasson. This allows that parents can remain involved in their children’s education.
HUNTINGTON, Ind. — Two lambs and three chicks were brought to the HU mall on Tuesday afternoon by a new “classical school” in Marion, Ind.
The event was put on by the World Without End Classical School. Steve Stasson, the school’s headmaster, and his family came with five of his farm animals to visit with HU students on March 24 while raising money for the school.
The family is a friend of HU’s women’s soccer head coach, Keaton Albert.
Students gathered on the mall to see the animals. For three dollars, they could hold month-old lambs.
RAISING FUNDS: Ruthie Stasson, the
headmaster’s daughter, holds the
fundraising sign. (Photo by Gwen Martin)
The K-6 school offers different enrollment options so that kids can attend three to five days a week, said Stasson. This allows that parents can remain involved in their children’s education.
Because the school is located in Marion, Ind. on a seven-acre farm, these students experience daily interactions with animals.
Stasson said that the students were able to witness the birth of the two lambs during lunchtime about a month ago.
The school, Stasson said, was “not just about giving information to kids but about forming them into virtuous human beings.”
He explained that the school encourages the students to pursue wonder and appreciate the beauty of the natural world. They aim to glorify God by impressing upon their students the importance of life-long learning and love of God. This is reinforced by not allowing electronic devices.
The school is currently enrolling students.
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