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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...

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 2023 inductees: Female Athlete: Jessica Nava ’18, Swimming Male Athlete: Paul Atkinson ’17, Basketball Coach: Coach Buddy Pressley, Athletic Director, Basketball 1994–2002 Team:...

Welcome to the 2023–2024 winter athletic season! Below, you will find a list of the winter sport tryout dates and contact information for each coach. Bus transportation will be offered to and from the west campus athletic complex for student-athletes daily and will depart at 3:15 p.m. Every student-athlete must have a completed athletic physical turned in before they try out. We are using the SportsWareOnLine system again this year for athletic physicals. You can find more information and step-by-step instructions at https://www.wa.edu/pdf/Sport-Physicals-Instructions.pdf. Ladies’ Basketball Tryouts  Varsity: October 30 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the east campus Gymnasium Grades 6–8: November 13 from 3:30–5:00 p.m. at the east campus...

Upper school students heard from renowned author and speaker Tony Reinke in chapel. He addressed technology, cell phones, social media, and their impact on our lives. Tony Reinke is an author, non-profit journalist, and senior teacher for Desiring God—an international ministry with 14,000+ free resources and 3.5 million+ monthly users started by John Piper. Tony’s current work centers on how we best flourish in the tech age saturated by innovation, media, and enough on-demand video to fill our eyes for a hundred lifetimes. Tony is the author of several books, including 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You, Competing Spectacles: Treasuring...

Recently, Westminster Academy hosted the Christian College Fair. There were 32 Christian colleges from across the nation set up to visit with our students in the James F. Lindsay Gymnasium. Juniors and seniors spoke with college representatives to learn what each school offers. Often, the college representatives who visit are the ones who are reading through applications, so this opportunity to connect can make a significant impact. Over the next two months, students will have the opportunity to meet with many different colleges through on-campus visits. Most visits will occur at lunch in the Dr. Kenneth P. Wackes Media Center. The following...