I am now a very well adjusted 21 year old pre-law student. I was at hidden lake for 20 months. Any parents, soon to be students or interested parties that want to know the truth I'll tell it.
I have a lot of bad things to say about Hidden Lake. But at the same time, a lot of good. My life is amazing now. I'm in a great college, I've been dating/living with a wonderful girl for almost two years, my family and I are better then ever, even friends. Me and my father are going to see Lynrd Skynrd together, and we used to not even be able to speak.
I owe none of this to hidden lake. Everything I got out of hidden lake, I got from good kids, and the rare good staff. Lee Parham, if he is still there, perpetuates lies and treats the kids like shit. If he reads this, he is welcome to take that comment up with me, in a mature fashion if you can do that Lee. Some of the teachers there during my stay however, were amazing. Hawley Stevens, who judging from the staff page, still works there, and he was an intellectually challenging, friendly, and supportive teacher. I didn't really recognize anyone else I saw on the staff page, so I can't comment on who is still there.
I had a lot of crazy fun, and crazy bad experiences there. I'd like to share and also get in contact with any alumni.
Dan