Author: Blake Matthews

17 Mar

Posted at 09:52h in School News

The Lady Lions Soccer Team finished one of their toughest regular-season schedules 10–9–1 after facing strong programs—often without several key players due to injuries. However, the demanding schedule helped prepare them for postseason play. After losing to the South Florida Heat in the District Finals 0–4, they retaliated with a 2–1 double-overtime victory against the Heat in the Regional Finals, making this the third consecutive Regional Championship for the Lady Lions. This punched their ticket for State Championship Tournament, where they lost to St. Johns Country Day in the semifinals. St. Johns went on to win the Class 2A Championship. As a...

16 Mar

Posted at 13:18h in School News

Our high school robotics team, FRC Team 744, Shark Attack, competed in two regional competitions over the spring break. At the South Florida Regional, we had a record of 6–5–1 in qualifying rounds and finished 13th among 33 teams. We were the 8th seed alliance captain and fell in the quarterfinals to the alliance that eventually won the regional. At the Orlando Regional, we were 7–2–0 in qualifying and finished in 12th place among 56 teams. Once again, we were the 8th seed alliance captain and fell in the quarterfinals to the alliance that eventually won the regional....

15 Mar

Posted at 18:02h in Lower School, PREP, School News

Every year, Boosterthon puts the “fun” in fundraising. While the Lower School Fun Run held on February 17 was, in fact, fun, it was also a huge success and raised over $60,000, which sets a new record! These funds will help provide playground enhancements that will be completed over the summer. Students from PK2 through fifth grade spent two weeks getting pledges and receiving prizes. In addition, students built up their character. The event culminated on the field with the run, and older students got an extra special treat—a color run! A special thank you goes to our Community Partner, Benedetti...

10 Feb

Posted at 14:36h in Headmaster Messages

​​Dear WA Community,  We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 27. This year’s ceremony will send off the 50th graduating class from Westminster Academy, and like everything else in our 50th Anniversary Year, we wanted this to be extra special. It was important to find a speaker who both knows our community and has the pedigree appropriate for such an occasion. We are grateful to have found such an individual.  We are pleased to announce that this year’s commencement speaker will be Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr.  Dr. Mohler serves as president of The Southern Baptist...

10 Feb

Posted at 13:29h in School News

Shrek The Musical The high school production of Shrek The Musical is well into rehearsals, with an incredibly talented cast. This production, presented by Collision Care Xpress, will take to the stage on Friday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 26 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 25. Shrek The Musical is a hysterical musical remake of the beloved 2001 DreamWorks animated film. Shrek, an ogre who has grown accustomed to being alone in his swamp and sending people running with a single roar, runs into a bit of a conundrum when he...