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17 Oct

Posted at 11:50h in Athletics, School News, Student Life, Upper School

The Homecoming Game is this Friday night, October 18, at the west campus Athletic Complex, located at 3701 NW 44 Street in Lauderdale Lakes. The Lions Varsity Football team will take on Evangelical Christian School! Admission is $5 for adults (cash only at the gate or online through GoFan). Students and alumni are free. Show your school spirit and wear red, white, and blue! 5:30 p.m. Alumni Tailgate 6:00 p.m. Pregame Food and Festivities & Alumni Athletic Hall of Honor Ceremony 6:30 p.m. PawPrint Parade 7:00 p.m. Kickoff Come hungry! The Lions Athletic Club will be offering concessions, and there will be food...

16 Oct

Posted at 18:20h in Alumni, Lower School, Middle School, School News, Student Life, Upper School

Our 2024–25 Student Ambassador Program is continuing to grow and thrive, providing exciting opportunities for our students. These high school ambassadors actively serve the Headmaster's office and the Advancement Team, representing Westminster Academy both on campus and within the community. They play a vital role in sharing the mission and story of our school at various events with current and prospective families. As part of this enriching experience, eight student ambassadors recently had the honor of being invited to Washington, D.C., by the D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship to represent Westminster Academy at the Distinguished Christian Statesman Award Luncheon,...

11 Oct

Posted at 14:28h in Alumni, Lower School, Middle School, School News, Student Life, Upper School

This fall, our Advancement Team launched our Student Ambassador Program. These high school students serve the office of the Headmaster and the Advancement Team, representing Westminster Academy on campus and in our community. Student ambassadors share the mission and story of our school at various events with current and prospective families. As part of the experience, the student ambassadors were invited by the D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship to represent Westminster Academy at the Distinguished Christian Statesman Award Dinner. This year’s recipient was Senator Tim Scott. Established in 1995, the D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship is a...

11 May

Posted at 15:14h in Lower School, Middle School, School News, Student Life, Upper School

On Wednesday, May 10, we had the privilege of having Dr. Ben Carson on campus to speak to students in grades K–12. Dr. Carson has served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, among many other accomplishments. In 2016, Dr. Carson accepted the position of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under the Trump administration. After completing his tenure as the 17th Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2021, Dr. Carson founded the American Cornerstone Institute. This organization is focused on fighting for the principles...

13 Apr

Posted at 14:17h in Arts, School News, Student Life

The high school choir performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City on April 3 as part of the Masterworks Festival Chorus with the New York City Chamber Orchestra. Select schools from around the country make up the choir of 200 voices as they performed “Jubilate Deo” by Dan Forrest and conducted by Dr. Pearl Shangkuan. Dan Forrest was also commissioned to write the arrangement of Great is Thy Faithfulness for Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church’s 60th anniversary last year. Along with this exceptional performance, the choir made stops at historical landmarks around the city, like Lincoln Center, Rockefeller Center, and Juilliard...