Author: Blake Matthews

13 Oct

Posted at 15:24h in Student Life, Upper School

Traditions live on at WA. This year’s Homecoming Court was presented at today’s assembly. Students nominated by their peers make up the members of the court. Seniors shared their testimony and fun facts, after which students voted for Homecoming King and Queen. Holding true to tradition, the school will present the court again during halftime at tomorrow night’s homecoming game, and a king and queen will be crowned. Please see the list of all the students on the court below. Freshmen Delilah Kosicki Arianna Pierce Luis Ramirez Jackson Scott Sophomores Hannah Valdivia MadisonWallhoff Thomas Breza Tyler Pritchard Juniors Virginia Scasserra Rowan Smith Colin Cartagena ...

13 Oct

Posted at 14:56h in School News

During the week of September 19, students in grades six and up went to Vero Beach for their Spiritual Retreats. During this time, they worshiped together and heard from WA alumnus Will Buschmann ’12, the Student Ministries Director at Rio Vista Church, who talked about the importance of their relationship with God and how to keep it strong. Later in the day, activities began that fostered team building with other students and teachers, like kayaking, bike riding, basketball, cupcake decorating, and paintballing. After the main activities concluded, students headed to the beach, followed by lunch, and then wrapped up the day...

13 Oct

Posted at 14:12h in Athletics, School News, Student Life, Upper School

The Homecoming Game is tomorrow night at the west campus Athletic Complex, located at 3701 NW 44 Street in Lauderdale Lakes. The Lions Varsity Football team will take on the University School Sharks! Admission is $5 (cash only) for adults, and students are free. Arrive early for pre-game food and festivities at 6:00 p.m. There will be a Cub Zone for kids presented by Collision Care Xpress. The Lions Athletic Club (LAC) is hosting a Pig Roast! “Going Whole Hog” Tyler Fontaine, “Cuban BBQ Extraordinaire” Nelson Ruiz, and “Pit Master” Ken Nowicki are preparing to serve you a meal you will definitely...

13 Oct

Posted at 10:17h in Arts

We are looking forward to the Festival of the Fine Arts, which has been rescheduled (due to Hurricane Ian) and combined with the Fall Orchestra Concert this Tuesday, October 18. Also, be sure to mark your calendars for the rest of our Fine Arts performances for the first semester. We are excited for you to enjoy the work of our broadcasting, drama, visual arts, band, orchestra, and choir students! Save the Dates: November 8–Fall Band Concert (PREP 6 and US) 7:00 p.m., CRPC Sanctuary December 2–PreK Christmas Program for Parents 9:00 a.m., CRPC Sanctuary December 13–Christmas Concert (PREP 6 and US...

11 Oct

Posted at 12:57h in Athletics, School News

The Lady Lions Volleyball program hosted its annual Pink Night on Tuesday, October 4, where it helped raise awareness for breast cancer. The day kicked off with students, faculty, and staff members being able to wear pink for the day for a minimum donation of $1. The evening included a four-game series against the Boca Christian Blazers. A bake sale and a donation table gave families and fans an opportunity to support the cause. The proceeds from the day were donated to the Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center at Holy Cross Hospital to aid in the fight against breast cancer....