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23 May

Posted at 4:27 PM on May 23, 2019, in Athletics

The Lady Lions’ Softball team shared a memorable 2019 season full of persistence, dedication, and heart. The competitive schedule challenged the young, talented squad. The Lions came up with some noteworthy wins against district rivals, Chaminade-Madonna and Calvary, as well as Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop McCarthy, and West Boca High School. The team finished with a 15 win season and were District-Runner Ups.The Lady Lions had a lot of depth in their lineup. The versatility and speed of sixth grader, Dianna Montidoro, and freshman, Kamryn Casey, helped at the top of the lineup. Meanwhile, the big bats of Caroline Austin, Emma...

23 May

Posted at 4:22 PM on May 23, 2019, in Athletics

The Varsity Baseball team enjoyed another solid season in their spring campaign. Despite returning only one starter from the regional-qualifying 2018 team, the team celebrated success. The young Lions finished runner-up in the district. They also made it to the Regional Semi-Final game for the second year in a row. However, they lost with a 1-0 heart-breaker to nationally ranked Florida Christian.The Lions ranked in the top 10 in Broward County by season’s end. The pitching staff finished number one in all of Broward County in strikeouts, averaging nearly ten per game. The staff was paced by four arms in...

23 May

Posted at 4:15 PM on May 23, 2019, in Arts

This year, Fine Arts added another production to their Spring schedule, but this time, it was our younger students taking the stage. Under the direction of Mrs. Patricia White, 96 lower and middle school students produced Disney’s Peter Pan, JR. Four shows later, packed audiences raved over the talent of the young cast.“The shows were phenomenal! I stand amazed at the talent and commitment of these young students. They devoted countless hours to the success of this show. Even the parents were committed—just the flying component required ten volunteers backstage,” said Mrs. Lisa Wilson, Director of Fine Arts. Furthermore, the faculty...

23 May

Posted at 2:37 PM on May 23, 2019, in Academics, Lower School

Throughout the school year, students in Lower School participated in the challenging Accelerated Reader program. This program strengthens reading skills and boosts comprehension. Each student is assigned a point goal to meet each quarter. They take short online quizzes and receive points based on their reading.For the 2018–19 school year, over 100 students achieved their goal for all four quarters. The two students with the highest points in each grade enjoyed a pizza party in the lower school ballet room on Tuesday, May 21. Mrs. White, the Lower School Media Specialist, announced the top AR point-earners for each grade this...

21 May

Posted at 11:27 AM on May 21, 2019, in Spiritual Life

As a ministry partner of the church, 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. Therefore, Coral Ridge also invites WA parents and students to join them. Upcoming EventsMay 12-June 30: Art of Parenting Sunday School Class at 10:00 a.m. Join parents in Gangway for a video-based study to help find new ways to integrate faith into everyday parenting moments. This group study allows moms and dads to shoulder burdens together, celebrate breakthroughs, and relate to each other in...