Author: Blake Matthews

14 Apr

Posted at 15:25h in Headmaster Messages

​​Dear WA Community,  A couple of times each month the leadership gathers for a meeting. Typically each meeting begins with a devotion and a celebration of what God is doing at Westminster Academy. Most of the time, I lead devotions and very much look forward to sharing with the team. This year, however, that responsibility has rotated among the members. Each devotion reflected the individual’s unique gifts and talents, but more importantly, displayed their deep love of Christ and their insight into God’s Word. At our most recent meeting, Dr. Farrar, shared a devotion on the “Seven Utterances of Christ on...

14 Apr

Posted at 12:36h in School News

This week was Spiritual Emphasis Week with special sessions with guest speakers Alisa Childers, WA alumna Sheilah Abadines ’06 Ledesma, and Pastor Gavin Felix. Village Hymns opened each day by leading worship. This year’s theme was “Here and Now,” and it encouraged students to be countercultural rather than followers. Our Lions Parent Association (LPA) provided special treats for our students. Upper school principal, Dr. Farrar, closed out the week by sharing that Christ is our anchor in the stormy sea of life. Students received books to help them continue their growth in Christ and gathered to pray and share their...

14 Apr

Posted at 11:55h in School News

Congratulations to senior Claire Erickson on being named the Broward girls’ basketball 4A-2A Player of the Year for the Miami Herald and to Coach Shannon Wallhoff for receiving Coach of the Year for both the Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel! And, a big shout out to all of the Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald Winter All-County Athletes! Ladies’ Basketball Claire Erickson (Player of the Year for Miami Herald and First Team for the Sun Sentinel) Taelynn Carey (Second Team for the Miami Herald and the Sun Sentinel) Alayna Mergilles (Honorable Mention for the Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel) Lena Girardi (First...

14 Apr

Posted at 11:38h in Arts, Lower School, PREP, School News

We are looking forward to Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, presented by Journey Kids Dental. You won’t want to miss this wonderful story come alive on stage Thursday, May 5, 6, & 7, so purchase your tickets today! The story concerns a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, who dreams of a better life. With the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella is transformed into a princess and finds her prince. In addition to our presenting sponsor, Journey Kids Dental, we would like to thank our Producer’s Circle Sponsor—Primerica, Oropesa & Associates,...

14 Apr

Posted at 10:39h in School News

Join us for our spring performances in the Westminster Academy Fine Arts. There is something for everyone! Mark your calendars and plan to attend to see the skill, talent, and creativity developed in the Fine Arts at WA! Juried Art Show in the Coral Ridge Narthex—April 19, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. Spring Choir Concert in the Coral Ridge Sanctuary—April 19, at 7:00 p.m. Spring Band Concert in the Coral Ridge Sanctuary—April 21, at 7:00 p.m. Spring Orchestra Concert in the Coral Ridge Sanctuary—April 26, at 7:00 p.m. Cinderella in the Fellowship Hall—May 5, at 7:00 p.m., May 6, at 7:00 p.m.,...