School News

15 Dec

Posted at 09:57h in Arts, School News

  Last week, those present were transported back in time and immersed in a wonderful tradition from the Renaissance period. The exceptional 50th Anniversary Year Performance of Westminster Academy’s Christmas Madrigal Feaste was a sold-out dinner and performance to remember. The Great Hall was elegantly decorated and filled with a beautifully costumed Royal Court, the King and Queen, and a profusion of cast members, including lords and ladies, court jesters, wandering minstrels, dancers, and singers! To see a list of cast, characters, performers, and singers, you may view/download the Madrigal Program. Madrigal singing—brought to England from Italy in the 16th century—was first...

11 Nov

Posted at 14:04h in School News

HEAR YE, HEAR YE! Come one and all to the special 50th Anniversary Year Performance of Westminster Academy’s Christmas Madrigal Feaste on Tuesday, December 7—one night only—in the Kennedy Fellowship Hall. Seating begins at 6:00 p.m. This multi-course dinner will include the beautifully costumed Royal Court, the King and Queen, and a profusion of cast members, including lords and ladies, court jesters, wandering minstrels, dancers, and singers! The Hall will be elegantly decorated, and we hope you will feel immersed in this wonderful tradition from the Renaissance period. The cost for dinner and entertainment is $25 per seat. Click here for tickets! We thank you...

11 Nov

Posted at 14:01h in School News

Our second 5–Day Annual Fund Drive was a great success! While we are still making progress towards our goal of 50% parent participation, we are confident we will reach our goal by December 31. Let’s celebrate! A $50,000 inspirational gift was given by Wini Wilkinson Smith, one of our pioneer teachers in 1971 Over $82,000 was donated by WA parents during the 5-Day Annual Fund Drive 207 families made a donation during the week As a result of the generosity of our current parents and our extended community, over $200,000 has been raised for the Annual Fund since our fiscal year began...

10 Nov

Posted at 14:43h in School News

Register now for the 10th Annual Westminster Academy Sporting Clay Tournament presented by Southern Painting on Friday, December 10, at Quail Creek Sporting Ranch in Okeechobee. Spend the day in the great outdoors! Participants will enjoy a country breakfast, then take aim at clay pigeons on a 14-station course, and end the event with a hearty lunch. All skill levels are welcome to participate! We are also looking for businesses and families to sponsor the event. Opportunities begin at $200 and provide great marketing exposure to our school community. The proceeds will benefit students through our Annual Fund, which invests in...

10 Nov

Posted at 11:38h in School News

We are so proud of the Westminster Academy Junior Thespian Troupe. They competed at the district level Thespian competition and walked away with six superior and six excellent performance rankings! Camilla Zayas-Cruz also received Critic’s Choice for her solo performance. She was chosen by the judges in her room as the top performance of that day. Way to go, Camilla! Superior Rankings: Solo Musical: Madison Sanders with “She Used to Be Mine” from Waitress Solo Musical: Camilla Zayas-Cruz with “What It Means to Be a Friend” from Thirteen the Musical Solo Musical: Olivia Oropesa with “Lost in the Brass” from Band...