Author: Blake Matthews

Upper school students heard from renowned author and speaker Tony Reinke in chapel. He addressed technology, cell phones, social media, and their impact on our lives. Tony Reinke is an author, non-profit journalist, and senior teacher for Desiring God—an international ministry with 14,000+ free resources and 3.5 million+ monthly users started by John Piper. Tony’s current work centers on how we best flourish in the tech age saturated by innovation, media, and enough on-demand video to fill our eyes for a hundred lifetimes. Tony is the author of several books, including 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You, Competing Spectacles: Treasuring...

Volleyball Highlights: Currently undefeated with a 12-0 record 1st place finish at the Nike Tournament of Champions in the Elite Bracket Currently ranked #9 in Florida in all classes Senior Adrianna Bridges is currently ranked #1 for MaxPreps in Florida in all classifications for blocks, with a total of 52 Football Highlights: Currently undefeated with a 4-0 record Senior Anthony Barbar is currently ranked as the #1 Quarterback in Florida in All Classifications for MaxPreps Junior DJ Wimbley is currently ranked as the #1 Wide Receiver in Florida in All Classifications for MaxPreps Cross Country Highlights: The men’s team had 1st place...

Exploratory courses in PREP are designed to discover and develop each student’s unique gifts and talents for God’s glory. This year, we expanded the exploratory programming with a new course called Joyful Gestures. Joyful Gestures is a service learning program rooted in the Bible. Inspired by verses like Acts 20:35, where Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” students embark on meaningful adventures of compassion and generosity. By serving others, they experience the joy of following Christ’s example and positively impacting their community. Through various projects and activities, they discover the joy of helping others, cultivating empathy,...

Recently, Westminster Academy hosted the Christian College Fair. There were 32 Christian colleges from across the nation set up to visit with our students in the James F. Lindsay Gymnasium. Juniors and seniors spoke with college representatives to learn what each school offers. Often, the college representatives who visit are the ones who are reading through applications, so this opportunity to connect can make a significant impact. Over the next two months, students will have the opportunity to meet with many different colleges through on-campus visits. Most visits will occur at lunch in the Dr. Kenneth P. Wackes Media Center. The following...

Westminster Academy appreciates the resource Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church is to our school community. Each week, the church gathers for meaningful events to educate, enlighten, and enhance spiritual lives and invites all WA parents and students to join them. Upcoming Events Coral Ridge Fall Events Lineup: Our fall classes and events are now underway, and we encourage you and your children to get involved with one of the many weekly groups at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Weekly men’s and women’s Bible studies, community groups, and middle and high school Gangway meetings are a great way to get plugged in. See what’s happening this fall,...