School News

21 Dec

Posted at 14:56h in School News

As you consider opportunities for year-end giving, we would like to remind you why your gift to Westminster Academy matters. Since 1971, Westminster Academy has remained true to our mission of being a Christ-centered, biblically-based college preparatory school dedicated to equipping covenant students to excel by using their gifts and talents for God’s glory. We continue to be focused on both academic rigor and faith formation. Recent national headlines have exposed that many of our nation’s most prestigious universities have wandered far from their original mission. As donors discover their dollars have been supporting ideas contrary to their values, they...

21 Dec

Posted at 14:09h in Lower School, PREP

Service is a trait we focus on throughout the school. Our Lower School and PREP students had a wonderful opportunity to be a part of blessing students at College Susan Schuenke in Haiti. The Lower School and PREP Student Council packed over 300 bags with presents for each student at the school. They also made Gospel bracelets to help share the love of Christ. Not only did this project allow our younger students an opportunity to serve, but WA alumni were involved as well! Sling bags were donated by Chris Carneal, Class of ’98, of Booster, and in conjunction with...

21 Dec

Posted at 12:31h in Lower School, PREP, School News, Student Life

The PREP & Lower School Student Council went Christmas caroling throughout the Imperial Point and Pompano Beach area. They visited the Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, passed out Christmas coloring pages, and then sang several Christmas songs. The students then visited several homes and finished the evening at the highly decorated and famous Macek Family Christmas Lights in Pompano Beach. The Upper School Student Councils, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Broward, held a Christmas Toy Drive. Through your generosity, student council members and additional student volunteers were able to distribute presents to 60 families in the Rick...

21 Dec

Posted at 12:17h in School News

Our annual dinner auction, Passport to Paris, presented by Benedetti Orthodontics, will be held on Friday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. Please save the date for this exciting evening of fellowship and fundraising for our school. Your participation is valued as we need everyone’s help acquiring exciting items for guests to bid on. It’s never too early to start acquiring items, as some businesses may be more inclined to donate at year’s end. You may click here to download the acquisition forms. Additional volunteer roles include decorations, promotion, underwriting, and...

19 Dec

Posted at 16:22h in Arts, Upper School

Congratulations to the entire WA International Thespian Society, Troupe 8570, who had an incredible showing at the District Competition earlier this month. Each and every student received either a “SUPERIOR” or an “EXCELLENT” rating for their performance. SUPERIOR Small Group Musical: Godspell—Brady Oropesa, Erin Fitzgerald, Lexi D’Aleo, Luis Ramirez, Madison Sanders, Mia Harms, Olivia Oropesa, Reese Mathis, Ryder Stroud, & Story Truss Solo Musical: Erin Fitzgerald Solo Musical: Madison Sanders Duet Musical: Madison Sanders & Story Truss Monologue: Luis Ramirez EXCELLENT Duet Musical: Olivia Oropesa & Juliana Lonotta Duet Musical: Eva Kennicott & Jocelyn Kippes Duet Musical: Chelsea Matthews & Reese Mathis ...