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16 May

Posted at 3:01 PM on May 16, 2019, in School News

The Westminster Academy lower and middle school students are pleased to present Disney’s Peter Pan, JR., sponsored by Journey Kids Dental. The curtain opened on Wednesday night to a full room, nearly sold out! With over 1000 tickets sold, many plan take advantage of this special production this week.Based on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie’s enchanting play, Disney’s Peter Pan, JR. is a modern version of the timeless tale about a boy who wouldn’t grow up! Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John. But when her father announces she must move out of the...

16 May

Posted at 12:58 PM on May 16, 2019, in School News

On Wednesday, May 22, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church will welcome hundreds of homeless men and women from Broward County for a sit-down dinner and entertainment. In addition, the church will offer haircuts, bike repair, clothing, and showers. All is given with no strings attached.The church reports that the clothing drive was successful. Thank you to all who brought in needed items. Now, they need our help to show the love of Jesus to the hurting in our community. Volunteers will serve dinner, help guests pick out clothes, and more. Because of the time commitment, students will receive service hours. Click...

16 May

Posted at 12:57 PM on May 16, 2019, in Upper School

The senior class left on their final journey together today. This week-long trip gives students a chance to reflect on their time at WA, make new memories, and receive final words of wisdom from Mr. Walt Jominy. With the exciting activities planned, this trip will surely be memorable.Their first stop is in Georgia for a zip line canopy tour: five hours of zip lines, high ropes, and a 100-foot free fall. Then, the seniors stay at a working horse ranch in Tennessee, which is owned by a family that helped build Westminster Academy. Activities at the ranch include a waterfall...

16 May

Posted at 10:31 AM on May 16, 2019, in Academics, Lower School

Each second through fifth grade student at Westminster Academy participated this year in Continental Math. This national contest begins by first exposing students in second grade to complex problems, which requires the student to use an array of problem-solving strategies. Then, as students move through the grade levels, analytical reasoning problems become more challenging. While the students in second and third grade participated in three separate meets, the students in fourth and fifth grade participated in five separate meets. Then, the top scores were logged into a national database where our students competed against over 1000 schools nationwide. We were...

15 May

Posted at 3:32 PM on May 15, 2019, in Alumni, Upper School

On Tuesday, May 14, the Alumni Association held their annual LaSpadas luncheon for seniors and alumni. The Alumni Association welcomed the class of 2019 into the fold by challenging and encouraging these newest members. Sarah Abadines ‘04 Maba, Aaron Bibbee ‘12, and Vince Trombino ‘17, each shared reflections. Above all, each explained how God continued to work in their lives after graduating from WA.Prior to the luncheon, the upper school chapel celebrated the graduating class with the annual senior chapel. The chapel opened with Mrs. Hall, Alumni Association President, awarding scholarships from the Alumni Association to two deserving seniors: Megan...