News

11 May

Posted at 17:06h in Spiritual Life

Westminster Academy appreciates the resource Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church is to our school community. Each week, the church gathers for meaningful events to educate, enlighten, and enhance spiritual lives and invites all WA parents and students to join them. Upcoming Events Summer Seminar Series: Join us Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the DeVos Chapel for our Summer Seminar Series featuring various speakers. May 11–June 15 will cover the topic “Dominion: Politics and the Kingdom of God” and June 22–August 3 will cover the topic “Created to Create: Technology and the Christian Life.” Summer College Ministry: Join us this summer for weekly college events in collaboration...

14 Apr

Posted at 15:25h in Headmaster Messages

​​Dear WA Community,  A couple of times each month the leadership gathers for a meeting. Typically each meeting begins with a devotion and a celebration of what God is doing at Westminster Academy. Most of the time, I lead devotions and very much look forward to sharing with the team. This year, however, that responsibility has rotated among the members. Each devotion reflected the individual’s unique gifts and talents, but more importantly, displayed their deep love of Christ and their insight into God’s Word. At our most recent meeting, Dr. Farrar, shared a devotion on the “Seven Utterances of Christ on...

14 Apr

Posted at 12:45h in School News

Our largest fundraiser of the year, The Golden Ticket, presented by Benedetti Orthodontics, is next Friday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Fellowship Hall. Today is your last opportunity to purchase tickets to attend. Limited seating remains, tables are no longer available. However, remember that you may bid from anywhere now through the evening of the event. Visit wa.edu/auction to create an account, set your max bids, and support our school! If you are unable to attend and would like to request a proxy bidder to place bids for live items, please contact the Development office at development@wa.edu. Be sure to...

14 Apr

Posted at 12:36h in School News

This week was Spiritual Emphasis Week with special sessions with guest speakers Alisa Childers, WA alumna Sheilah Abadines ’06 Ledesma, and Pastor Gavin Felix. Village Hymns opened each day by leading worship. This year’s theme was “Here and Now,” and it encouraged students to be countercultural rather than followers. Our Lions Parent Association (LPA) provided special treats for our students. Upper school principal, Dr. Farrar, closed out the week by sharing that Christ is our anchor in the stormy sea of life. Students received books to help them continue their growth in Christ and gathered to pray and share their...

14 Apr

Posted at 11:55h in School News

Congratulations to senior Claire Erickson on being named the Broward girls’ basketball 4A-2A Player of the Year for the Miami Herald and to Coach Shannon Wallhoff for receiving Coach of the Year for both the Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel! And, a big shout out to all of the Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald Winter All-County Athletes! Ladies’ Basketball Claire Erickson (Player of the Year for Miami Herald and First Team for the Sun Sentinel) Taelynn Carey (Second Team for the Miami Herald and the Sun Sentinel) Alayna Mergilles (Honorable Mention for the Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel) Lena Girardi (First...