News

21 May

Posted at 3:50 PM on May 21, 2020, in Headmaster Messages

Dear WA Community, It has been quite a year! In spite of “shelter in place,” it has been a great year for our school community. Teachers Got Talent kicked off the year in a fun way. The varsity football team went 9–1 in the regular season as they made it into the FHSAA State Playoffs for the first time since 2001. We honored our World Series Champion, Michael A. Taylor ’09, by retiring his jersey, #3. Our choir once again performed at Disney’s Candlelight Processional and these events are just a few from a long list of accomplishments. In fact, we devoted this...

21 May

Posted at 12:18 PM on May 21, 2020, in Lower School, School News, Upper School

Each year, the Broward County Non-Public School Association recognizes exceptional students. Therefore, Westminster Academy honored three students with the Pinnacle Award. Congratulations to Lawrence Parker, fifth grade, Katherine Calvet, eighth grade, and Clara Harms, twelfth grade! These students received the Pinnacle Awards for Westminster Academy for the 2019–2020 school year. This award recognizes students who set an example in their actions at home, in school, and in the community. In addition, they excel in one or more of these areas: academics, community service, citizenship, fine arts, athletics, and student activities. Furthermore, these students have strong character traits like perseverance, effort, dedication,...

21 May

Posted at 12:17 PM on May 21, 2020, in Upper School

While the year draws to an end, the Middle School gathered today online to celebrate many accomplishments. Faculty recognized students for athletics, academics, fine arts, and technical achievements. Even though all awards are worthy of praise, we would like to honor the students chosen for the Lion Award. For this particular award, the faculty vote for one female and one male student in each grade to receive one. They select students who exemplify ideals of character, academic pursuit, and overall excellence. This year’s recipients are Olivia Oropesa and Andrew Lencse for the sixth grade; Miranda Arias and Brady Oropesa for the seventh...

21 May

Posted at 12:16 PM on May 21, 2020, in Arts, Upper School

On Monday, May 18, the Fine Arts Department recognized the talents and accomplishments of our students. Each department produced outstanding work this year. These acknowledgments are an encore for some and a debut for others: Band These students would never “blow their own horn,” so we will do it for them! Congratulations to jazz band seniors, Anna Sansbury and Josh Lencse, for their successful performances at Sacred Music Florida. Anna received a Superior rating in the Solo Contest and first place in the senior division. Josh also received a Superior rating in the Solo Contest and second place in the senior division....

21 May

Posted at 12:08 PM on May 21, 2020, in Academics, Athletics

On Tuesday, May 19, the Athletic Department recognized the academic accomplishments of our student-athletes. They also gave tribute awards to a few student-athletes who embody key character traits. Congratulations to everyone! Go Lions! Highest Team Grade-Point Average Ladies’ team: Ladies’ Varsity Swimming and Diving team Men’s team: Men’s Varsity Cross-County team Top Scholar-Athletes recognize the varsity athletes whose commitment to academic excellence is displayed through the highest GPA in their class. Freshmen Annabelle Audet (Cheer) Ellie Farrar (Ladies’ Soccer) Layton McCartney (Men’s Swimming) Mark Pekic (Men’s Swimming) Sophomores Carson Elmer (Golf) Emily Graham (Ladies’ Water Polo) Sarah Larkin Lewis (Ladies’ Track and Field, Volleyball) ...