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08 Sep

Posted at 15:39h in Alumni, Athletics

The Westminster Academy Athletic Hall of Honor was established in 2014 to honor the men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the WA Athletic program over the last five decades. The mighty Lions have been blessed by a distinguished athletic legacy, and we want to recognize and honor our exceptional alumni, coaches, and contributors who were instrumental in the success of our athletic program. The alumni selection committee includes WA Alumni Board members, teachers, and coaches. Congratulations to our 2022 inductees: Coach: Coach Russ Coningsby—2010-2022 Tennis Female Athlete: Courtney Meredith ’14 Peccoralo—Tennis Male Athlete: Dwight Rogers IV ’01—Golf Alumni, be...

08 Sep

Posted at 15:35h in Lower School, PREP, School News, Spiritual Life, Upper School

Schoolwide Chapels officially kicked off, starting with Lower School Chapel last week. Students had a chance to come together to worship and hear from the first guest speaker Dr. Satterly. He spoke about our theme for the year, Cultivate, based on Colossians 2:6–8, “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world,...

08 Sep

Posted at 14:35h in School News

Save the date for the 11th Annual Westminster Academy Sporting Clay Tournament presented by Fusion Powder Coating on Friday, December 2, 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! However, all minors must be accompanied by a participating parent. Registration will open in mid-October, so stay tuned for more details. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please contact the Director of Development,...

08 Sep

Posted at 11:39h in Arts

The Fine Arts Department is proud to announce our performances for the first semester. We are so excited for you to enjoy the work of our broadcasting, drama, visual arts, band, orchestra, and choir students! Save the Dates: September 27–Festival of the Fine Arts (LS, PREP, US) 7 p.m., CRPC Sanctuary October 18–Fall Orchestra Concert (US) 7 p.m., CRPC Sanctuary November 8–Fall Band Concert (PREP 6 and US) 7 p.m., CRPC Sanctuary December 2–PreK Christmas Program for Parents 9 a.m., CRPC Sanctuary December 13–Christmas Concert (PREP 6 and US Band, Orchestra, Choir) 7 p.m., CRPC Sanctuary December 21–K–PREP 5 Christmas Concert...

08 Sep

Posted at 10:41h in Alumni, Athletics, School News

Join us for the time-honored tradition of Homecoming on Friday, October 14, at the west campus Athletic Complex. Pregame festivities, presented by Collision Care Xpress, will begin at 6:00 p.m. The Lions Athletic Club will be hosting a Pig Roast Cook-off, in addition to a concessions stand. Kickoff will be at 7:00 p.m. as the WA Lions Varsity Football Team takes on the University School Sharks. With over 4,000 WA alumni, we hope to welcome many of you home for the occasion! The Alumni Tailgate begins at 5:30 p.m., and alumni and their families receive complimentary Padrino’s Cuban Cuisine for dinner...