News

16 Nov

Posted at 15:19h in School News

We were honored to welcome Dr. Alveda King to our campus last week. Dr. King is the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She is an author, speaker, and activist with a passion for the pro-life cause. Dr. King serves as a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Faith & Culture and is the Chair of the Center for the American Dream at America First Policy Institute. Dr. King shared with our students through a question-and-answer forum with Dr. Satterly in our Upper School Chapel. Afterward, she had lunch with our student ambassadors and leadership team. Later in the afternoon,...

16 Nov

Posted at 15:18h in School News

This past weekend, the cast and crew of Godspell put on three extraordinary performances under the direction of Mrs. Cox, Upper School Drama teacher, and senior Rowan Smith as the student director. We are incredibly proud of our Fine Arts Department and all who were involved in this fantastic fall production! It was a unique opportunity to share about the love of Christ. Check out the photo album on Facebook. WA sophomore Madison Sanders was selected and participated in the 2023 Florida ACDA Honor Choir (American Choral Directors Association). Over 400 students auditioned, and only 153 students were selected. This was...

16 Nov

Posted at 15:16h in Athletics, School News

One of our Portrait of a Graduate traits is “compassionate contributor.” Our goal is that students would recognize all they have been given is a gift from God and for His glory alone, respond with a grateful attitude, and be generous in action—seeking to help those who cannot help themselves. Our students have demonstrated this in multiple ways over the last month. The Lady Lions Volleyball program hosted its annual Pink Night in October to raise awareness for breast cancer. The day kicked off with students, faculty, and staff members being able to wear pink for the day for a minimum...

15 Nov

Posted at 10:17h in PREP, School News

Grades 3–6 participated in Digital T.H.I.N.K. Week, led by PREP Principal Dr. Rebekah Owens. The purpose of this week was to help students make thoughtful and positive choices with technology while recognizing that their choices affect their community and themselves. Each day, students and teachers focused on a specific topic supporting good digital citizenship. The primary goal was to help our students understand the importance of their digital footprint and view it from a biblical perspective. Psalm 19:14 (ESV), “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and...

14 Nov

Posted at 18:44h in Arts, School News

Junior Thespians in grades 6-8 competed in the District competition and received 8 Superiors and 12 Excellent ratings from the judges! They participated in multiple events showcasing their acting, singing, design skills, and overall performance abilities. Because of their high scores, the group moves on to Junior Thespian States in Orlando in February. Congratulations, WA performing arts Lions! Superiors Large Group Musical: “Hard Knock Life” from Annie–Isabella Martinez, Abry Kennicott, Violet Scicchitano, Naomi Bertrand, Mila Blackmon, Abigail Pinho, Lariza Ora, Grace Barbar, Heila Breivyte, Kate Hajduk, Greta Harms, Kayla Romero, Emory Lanier, Jessa Stervil, and Samantha Carre Solo Musical:  Grace Barbar—“Times Like...