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15 May

Posted at 15:50h in Headmaster Messages

​​Dear WA Community, Some of my colleagues call this month “Maygeddon” or Maycember” because of the number of events. While we always seem to finish the year at breakneck speed, this one has been even more with The Next Chapter campaign and the impending acquisition of the La Quinta hotel land lease.As we finish this year, we also have an eye on our future. While that is typically our posture, it is more so this year. We would be mistaken, however, to allow the tyranny of the urgent to result in ignoring both the importance of our approaching Commencement Ceremony and the...

16 Apr

Posted at 16:43h in Headmaster Messages

​​Dear WA Community, Holidays come with trappings and traditions. July 4 and fireworks. Memorial Day and flags. Thanksgiving and turkey. Christmas and … well, all of it. Easter has bunnies and eggs. Each of these symbols has come to represent the tenor and tone of the holiday—they help with identity. When I was a boy, no one told me that Easter eggs were said to symbolize the resurrection of Jesus, or that in the early Church, they were often painted red, capturing the idea of Jesus’ sacrifice. Perhaps I would have willingly participated in the egg coloring ritual if I knew that....

20 Mar

Posted at 15:18h in Headmaster Messages

​​Dear WA Community, At Westminster Academy, we often speak about our commitment to excellence and the strength of our community—and recently, we were reminded that this reputation extends far beyond our own campus and even our country. Last month, we had the distinct privilege of hosting two groups of Christian educators, one from Australia and the other from New Zealand. These visits were the result of referrals from national Christian education leaders who previously spent time with our faculty and recognized the unique culture and excellence at WA. What an honor to be recommended as a model of Christian education! During their time...

13 Feb

Posted at 16:27h in Headmaster Messages

​​Dear WA Community, As we navigate this semester, I am reminded of the importance of staying mission-minded in all that we do—whether in education, leadership, or life. Recently, I reflected on my time as an Army officer and how a foundational military concept, the Operations Order (OPORD), reinforced the significance of clear, unwavering mission focus. Just as the OPORD serves to guide military operations with clarity and precision, so too must we, as Christian educators and parents, ensure that our mission remains central to the work of shaping and discipling the next generation. In a recent article, I explore how this principle...

16 Jan

Posted at 13:48h in Headmaster Messages

​​Dear WA Community, As we begin the second semester, thank you again for your continued trust in Westminster Academy. We are more than a school—we are a community grounded in Christian values, dedicated to academic excellence, and committed to nurturing a Biblical worldview in our students. Simply put, we are Of One Accord—reflecting our school theme for the year. “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:5–6 You will see the...