Author: Sarah Hajduk

25 Aug

Posted at 12:28h in Athletics, School News

Registration is now open for the Lions Athletic Club Golf Tournament presented by Audi Fort Lauderdale on Monday, September 27! The Lions Athletic Club is hosting the event at the Coral Ridge Country Club. All proceeds will enhance the WA athletic program, including facilities, equipment, and training, to empower our student-athletes to excel both on and off the field.  Click here to view more information and register! Special thanks to Audi Fort Lauderdale for their generous support as our Title Sponsor! If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Lions Athletic Club President, Chris Clements, at boosters@wa.edu....

06 May

Posted at 13:45h in School News

The inaugural AP Capstone Presentation and Oral Defense took place on April 19. This was the culmination of the AP Capstone diploma program from the College Board for four special WA seniors: Alicia An, Julia Andert, Amanda Collins, and Jade McCurvin. Last year, unfortunately, WA's AP Research students were not able to perform their PODs due to COVID-19 restrictions and WA's school closure. We would also like to honor Christiana Hewlett, Josi Richter, and Kayla Williams who completed the AP Capstone program (AP Seminar for one year as sophomores and AP Research for another entire year as juniors).  The AP Capstone...

06 May

Posted at 12:50h in School News

Congratulations to the Sun-Sentinel Winter All-County Athletes! Ladies’ Basketball First Team: Claire Erickson, Emma Wallhoff Second Team: Lena Girardi, Taelynn Carey Third Team: Kiara-Simone Davis Men’s Basketball First Team: Ben Middlebrooks Third Team: Aidan Abell Honorable Mention: Jaylen Carey, James Nichols Ladies’ Soccer First Team: Lilly Nava Second Team: Louisa Gammill, Christiana Hewlett Third Team: Rebecca Forrester Honorable Mention: Danielle Forrester, KiAndra Griffith, Carolina Molina, Raquel Molina Men’s Soccer First Team: Jaiden Clunis, Ethan Rose Second Team: Julian Camejo, Micah Lewis, Brandon Lue Third Team: MJ Miller Honorable Mention: Cason Alday, Jahlan Paul We are proud of your accomplishments! Let's Go Lions!...

06 May

Posted at 11:19h in Athletics

After having their seasons cut short due to COVID last year, our spring sports teams have all certainly taken advantage of the lost time. We'd like to recognize the following teams and individuals for their strong postseason performances. Varsity Ladies' Water Polo: District Champions, Regional Champions Varsity Men's Water Polo: District Runner-Up Varsity Baseball: District Champions Varsity Softball: District Champions Varsity Ladies' Tennis: District Champions Varsity Track and Field: Individual District Champions – Kiara-Simone Davis (400m), 4x100m relay (Ella Clements, Aylana Mergilles, Lilly Nava, Shyanne Scott), Ladies' 4x400 relay (Ella Clements, Kiara-Simone Davis, Lilly Nava, Shyanne Scott), Aylana Mergilles (High Jump), and Melissa Murphy (Javelin) ...

06 May

Posted at 10:53h in School News

The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 to be invited to join and then complete an application. Thirty-two students were inducted into the National Honor Society in a special ceremony on May 5. The service was led by the current officers of NHS – Josephine Richter, Blakeman Shaw, Arion Session-Walker, and Adrianna Desir, under the leadership of Adviser, Mrs. Michelle Perry. Congratulations to the inductees: Isaque Bessa, Katharine...