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11 Dec

Posted at 12:18h in Academics, PREP, Upper School

This week, fifteen grades 6-8 students competed in our annual spelling bee. After studying a list of over 400 words, seventh-grade student Sam Harms became our Spelling Bee winner, and eighth-grade student Max Sawisch the runner-up! The competition was intense, with no third-place winner as several contestants were eliminated in the same round. The final showdown between Sam and Max was epic. The championship word, “aesthetic,” secured Sam’s victory. Max gave a strong performance and came close to taking the title during the nail-biting rounds. The journey doesn’t end here! The top 25 spellers from each county who pass the regional qualifier in February will...

13 Nov

Posted at 19:25h in Athletics, School News, Upper School

We are thrilled to celebrate our student-athletes who have signed to compete at the next level! We are blessed to have these dedicated and hardworking young men and ladies in the WA Athletic program and look forward to seeing all they will accomplish. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement! Alex Lloyd—University of Florida, Basketball Jesus Garcia—Florida International University, Baseball Tanner Pritchard—Stetson University, Cross Country Tyler Pritchard—Stetson University, Cross Country Dianna Montidoro—Palm Beach Atlantic University, Softball Madison Wallhoff—Palm Beach Atlantic University, Basketball Nicole Dos Santos—Penn State Harrisburg, Volleyball Ava Salvino—Miami Dade College, Softball ...

13 Nov

Posted at 15:12h in Lower School, School News

For 36 years, Westminster Academy’s PK4 students have proudly participated in the beloved Red, White, and Blue Bike Parade in honor of Veterans Day. This longstanding tradition allows our youngest students to celebrate the day in a meaningful way, decorating their bikes with patriotic stars, stripes, and American flags before riding through the Lower School hallways and gym. This year, we were honored to have two parade Grand Marshals: our favorite Lion, Westy, and our Veterans Day Chapel speaker, WA alumnus David Carter ’14, now serving as the PCA Army Chaplain with the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment at Fort Drum,...

13 Nov

Posted at 13:22h in Lower School, PREP, School News, Upper School

Westminster Academy came together in a moving Veterans Day Chapel to honor the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Students gathered for this special chapel, recognizing the sacrifices made by countless veterans to protect and uphold the freedoms we cherish. Dr. Satterly opened the chapel, sharing the importance of gathering to honor veterans and emphasizing that it serves as a reminder of something bigger than ourselves. He explained that it calls us to reflect on our mission, the meaning of sacrifice, and the significance of sacred duty. Coming together in community for this purpose each year...