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20 Mar

Posted at 12:21h in School News

Westminster Academy alumnus Chase Johnston scored the game-winning basket as No. 12 High Point stunned No. 5 Wisconsin, with an 83–82 victory on Thursday night in the first major upset of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. High Point erased a double-digit second-half deficit and took its first-ever NCAA Tournament win in just its second appearance. The defining moment came with 11.7 seconds remaining. After Wisconsin missed a go-ahead layup, Rob Martin secured the rebound and delivered a full-court pass to Johnston, who finished a breakaway layup to give High Point an 83–82 lead. Notably, the basket marked Johnston’s first made two-point field...

19 Mar

Posted at 15:17h in School News

During the Two Twenty-Four event, Westminster Academy unveiled an inspiring vision for the future with campus renderings for The Next Chapter Capital Campaign—a bold and prayerful plan designed to serve generations to come. A highlight of the evening was the announcement of an extraordinary $1 million matching gift, made possible by an anonymous donor and available through March 31. Every gift during this time will be doubled, accelerating progress toward breaking ground and bringing this vision to life. Now is the time to be part of what God is doing at Westminster Academy. To learn more and join the momentum, visit thenextchapter.wa.edu. Together, we’re...

19 Mar

Posted at 15:16h in Arts, Lower School, Middle School, School News

The Westminster Academy spring junior musical, Anastasia, presented by McKinnon Wright Wealth Management, takes the stage this weekend, March 20–21, at the Lauderhill Center for the Performing Arts. Set from pre-revolutionary Russia to 1920s Paris, this beloved story follows a young woman’s journey of discovery—filled with beautiful music, heart, and adventure. It’s a performance you won’t want to miss! Showtimes:Friday at 7:00 p.m.Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Get your tickets today: wa.edu/anastasia...

19 Mar

Posted at 15:15h in School News

The Westminster Academy Annual Dinner Auction, The Star-Spangled Gala, presented by Benedetti Orthodontics, is just weeks away! Join us Friday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the War Memorial Auditorium for this patriotic evening—our largest fundraiser of the year. Get your tickets before April 1! Visit wa.edu/auction to purchase tickets, gift a teacher the opportunity to attend the gala at no cost (100% tax-deductible!), or donate an auction item, experience, service, or gift card. Students can also get involved:Grades 4–8: Earn a homework pass for a $25 itemHigh School: Earn community service hours (2 hours per $25 item, up to 6 hours) Items...