Athletics

16 Mar

Posted at 15:07h in Alumni, Athletics, School News, Student Life

You’re invited to join WA families, Westminster Academy alumni, and our varsity baseball team at the Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins game on Tuesday, April 4, at 6:40 p.m. at LoanDepot Park.  We are excited about cheering on our very own Michael A. Taylor, WA Class of 2009 and Minnesota Twins center fielder. Michael A. Taylor is a World Series champion and three-time Golden Glove recipient! He has been inducted into the Westminster Academy Athletic Hall of Honor, and in February 2020, Westminster Academy Athletics retired his high school jersey #3. We have a special link where you can purchase tickets starting...

09 Feb

Posted at 16:26h in Athletics, School News, Student Life, Upper School

Last week was full of school spirit in honor of Winter Court with dress-up days, hallway decorations, the Winter Court presentation in the Upper School chapel, and Friday’s pep rally. All festivities led up to the WA Lions basketball game on Saturday, February 4, against Saint John Paul II Eagles. The Lions, who rank #3 in their division, defeated the Eagles 78–56. The 2023 Winter Court was recognized during halftime—Seniors: Josiah Carre, Jeremiah Critch, Robert Nedry, Jacob Payner, Makenzie Blake, Ellie Farrar, Danielle Forrester, and Lilly Nava; Juniors: Julian Irizarry, Harrison Kraft, Laura Johnson, and Isabella Pisaturo; Sophomores: Cooper Hermann, Jonah...

09 Feb

Posted at 16:01h in Athletics

Varsity Football Congratulations to our Varsity Lions Football players who made the All–County teams for the Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel! First Team: Jahlan Paul (Sun Sentinel) Second Team: Anthony Barbar (Miami Herald), Jahlan Paul (Miami Herald), Evan Tempro (Sun Sentinel) Third Team: Evan Tempro (Miami Herald), Mikee Varga (Miami Herald) Honorable Mention: Cooper Allen (Sun Sentinel), Anthony Barbar (Sun Sentinel), Bryce Brown (Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel), Gio Rivera (Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel), Mikee Varga (Sun Sentinel) Cross Country Congratulations to our Cross Country Lions who made the All–County teams for the Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel! Ladies’ Cross Country First Team:...

12 Jan

Posted at 10:26h in Arts, Athletics, Lions' Parent Association, School News

As we begin the second semester, we have some exciting dates to look forward to: January 13: Coffee with the LPA—Our Next Coffee with the LPA will be on January 13 from 8–9 a.m. in the DeVos Chapel (northeast corner of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church). Our topic will be “Anxiety: Strategies and Tools for Helping Your Child Deal with Anxiety.” Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Owner of Lighter Living Counseling, and alumna Sheilah Abadines ‘06 Ledesma will be our guest speaker. Join us to socialize with other parents, learn important information on this topic, and hear about opportunities to serve with...

11 Jan

Posted at 15:17h in Athletics

The 2023 spring sports season is almost here, with tryouts and start dates just around the corner! Every student-athlete must have a completed athletic physical form turned in before trying out. If your student-athlete is playing a WA Winter sport that overlaps with the dates and times below, please communicate their intentions to their winter and spring coaches. Baseball—Contact is Ernie Gonzalez at gonzaleze@wa.edu JV and Varsity Tryouts: January 23 from 3:45–6:15 p.m. at the west campus Athletic Complex Grades 6-8 Tryouts: January 25 from 3:45–5:30 p.m. at the west campus Athletic Complex Men’s Lacrosse—Contact is Matt Salvatoriello at matt@mattsal.com Varsity Start Date:...