High School Tag

21 May

Posted at 12:18 PM on May 21, 2020, in Lower School, School News, Upper School

Each year, the Broward County Non-Public School Association recognizes exceptional students. Therefore, Westminster Academy honored three students with the Pinnacle Award. Congratulations to Lawrence Parker, fifth grade, Katherine Calvet, eighth grade, and Clara Harms, twelfth grade! These students received the Pinnacle Awards for Westminster Academy for the 2019–2020 school year. This award recognizes students who set an example in their actions at home, in school, and in the community. In addition, they excel in one or more of these areas: academics, community service, citizenship, fine arts, athletics, and student activities. Furthermore, these students have strong character traits like perseverance, effort, dedication,...

21 May

Posted at 12:08 PM on May 21, 2020, in Academics, Athletics

On Tuesday, May 19, the Athletic Department recognized the academic accomplishments of our student-athletes. They also gave tribute awards to a few student-athletes who embody key character traits. Congratulations to everyone! Go Lions! Highest Team Grade-Point Average Ladies’ team: Ladies’ Varsity Swimming and Diving team Men’s team: Men’s Varsity Cross-County team Top Scholar-Athletes recognize the varsity athletes whose commitment to academic excellence is displayed through the highest GPA in their class. Freshmen Annabelle Audet (Cheer) Ellie Farrar (Ladies’ Soccer) Layton McCartney (Men’s Swimming) Mark Pekic (Men’s Swimming) Sophomores Carson Elmer (Golf) Emily Graham (Ladies’ Water Polo) Sarah Larkin Lewis (Ladies’ Track and Field, Volleyball) ...

14 May

Posted at 1:45 PM on May 14, 2020, in Academics, Upper School

On April 25, The 71st Annual Florida Junior Classical League State Forum was held virtually this year. Therefore, instead of the pilgrimage to Orlando, students from around the state of Florida competed online. The following students placed in the top 5 of these respective categories: Lucas Greenwood - First Place in Customs, Level 1 Elena Vanden Berge - Fourth Place in Mythology, Level 1 Lily Clemens - Fifth Place in Derivatives, Level 1 Rosaily Phillips - Fourth Place in Vocabulary, Level 2 Lucy Clemens - Fourth Place in History of the Empire, Level 1/2 Jessica Bradshaw, Latin teacher, sends her regards...

16 Apr

Posted at 11:47 AM on April 16, 2020, in Academics, Upper School

This year’s National Latin Exam results are in! Several of our students are now nationally recognized for their outstanding work in Latin. Please join us in congratulating these students on their success: Seventh Grade Miranda Arias received a special commendation for only getting two wrong for the “Introduction to Latin” level. Eighth Grade Lily Clemens - Cum Laude ranking (top 20%) Mia Harms - Cum Laude ranking (top 20%) Brian Hildebrant - Magna Cum Laude ranking (top 15%) Lucas Greenwood - Silver Maxima Cum Laude ranking (Top 10%) Samy Joseph - Silver Maxima Cum Laude (Top 10%) Latin 2 High School Layton McCartney...

16 Apr

Posted at 11:15 AM on April 16, 2020, in Athletics, School News

Please join us in congratulating the following WA student-athletes who made the Miami Herald All-County and the Sun Sentinel All-County selection for the fall sports season: Ladies’ Basketball: First Team Claire Erickson (Miami Herald) Destiny Mergilles (Miami Herald) Emma Wallhoff (Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald) Second Team Destiny Mergilles (Sun Sentinel) David Zhu—Offense (Miami Herald) Honorable Mention Addy Atkinson(Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald) Claire Erickson (Sun Sentinel) Kiara Simone-Davis (Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald) Men’s Basketball First Team Ben Middlebrooks (Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald) Second Team Stephan Dibongue-Swenson (Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald) Honorable Mention Aidan Abell (Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald) Troy Boynton (Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald) Kaleb Walters (Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald) Ladies’ Soccer First Team Olivia Carvalho (Miami...