Most classical school event pages are written by staff—and it shows.

They’re polished. Polite. Perfectly informative. But too often, they feel like announcements, not invitations. And they miss the one thing that makes an event come alive online: real voices from real people.

Whether you’re promoting a celebration day, house challenge, recitation night, or campus tour, a single quote from a student or parent can carry more weight than an entire staff-written paragraph. It’s not just about storytelling—it’s about emotional credibility.

As we break down in What Every Classical School Event Page Should Include (But Often Misses), your event pages aren’t just for relaying logistics. They’re a trust-building tool. And trust is built through human connection.

Why Real Voices Matter

You can describe your feast days with eloquent prose. You can explain the purpose of house games or recitation with precise philosophy. But when a parent says, “Watching my son speak with such poise nearly brought me to tears,” you’ve made it real.

And that’s what people remember.

• Students give us an inside look at how an event shapes them—from nerves to growth.
• Parents offer emotional resonance and credibility, validating your mission through their lived experience.

In a world saturated with polished copy, a simple, honest quote stands out.

Examples That Work

You don’t need long testimonials. One or two short quotes is enough to humanize the page:

• “I didn’t think I could memorize all of Macbeth. Now I want to be an actor.” – 8th Grade Student
• “This is the first school event where I’ve seen kids lead the entire thing—with joy.” – Parent of a 10th Grader
• “Our daughter talked about the St. George feast for weeks. She felt like she belonged to something special.” – New Family

The goal isn’t to sell—it’s to reflect the formation your school is already doing, through the voices of those living it.

Where to Place Quotes on Event Pages

• Near the top, right below the event description (to hook readers)
• In a sidebar or pull-quote block (to break up copy)
• Toward the end, to reinforce the emotional impact before the CTA

If you’re posting photo galleries after events, include captions with names and quotes (with permission). These details make your events feel lived, not staged.

How to Gather Quotes Without Adding Work

This doesn’t have to be complicated. Try:

• Asking students to write one sentence about their favorite part during homeroom
• Inviting parents to submit feedback via a simple Google Form
• Pulling quotes from thank-you emails or social media comments (with permission)

Don’t overthink it. Authenticity beats polish every time.

Bottom Line

Staff copy sets the tone. But parent and student voices give it life.

If your classical school’s event pages only include formal descriptions, you’re missing the opportunity to make them felt, not just read.

Add a quote. Add a face. Add a story. That’s how trust is built.