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11 May

Posted at 15:16h in Headmaster Messages

​Dear WA Community, As the old poem goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” Perhaps that saying is more reflective of my native Kentucky than South Florida, but it does seem to indicate that May is a month for flourishing. Perhaps the horticultural cycle fits within that sentiment, but not necessarily the realm of schools which instead fits a theological theme—the already and not yet. For us, the month of May is fraught with wrapping up the current academic year while at the same time forging ahead for the next one. The idea of “already and not yet” captures the tension between what...

11 May

Posted at 15:14h in Lower School, PREP, School News, Student Life, Upper School

On Wednesday, May 10, we had the privilege of having Dr. Ben Carson on campus to speak to students in grades K–12. Dr. Carson has served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, among many other accomplishments. In 2016, Dr. Carson accepted the position of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under the Trump administration. After completing his tenure as the 17th Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2021, Dr. Carson founded the American Cornerstone Institute. This organization is focused on fighting for the principles...

11 May

Posted at 14:45h in School News

We are thrilled to share that the 2023 auction, Chart the Course, raised over $523,000, the highest gross proceeds in school history! This includes over $86,000 for the James F. Lindsay Gymnasium renovation, which is already in progress. Congratulations to Mauricio Fantoni and Maria Palacios who won the $5,000 tuition credit for next school year and thank you to all who purchased tickets for the drawing! With much to celebrate, we also have many to thank! This event would not be possible without the generous in-kind donations of local businesses. In addition, we thank those who solicited these businesses on behalf...

11 May

Posted at 14:42h in Arts, Lower School, PREP, School News

Congratulations to our Fine Arts program on four spectacular performances of Annie Jr., presented by Collision Care Xpress! We would also like to thank our Director's Circle sponsor, The Kitchenworks! We are fortunate to have these exceptionally talented students in our program, as they truly shine in the spotlight. Their performances encompass remarkable singing and choreography and outstanding acting. Special thanks to Patti White (Director), Lidia Blatz (Music Director), Joy Morris (Choreographer), and Chloe Wright (Student Director). Also, thanks to the wonderful WA fine arts team for supporting the program and parent volunteers who gave so much of their time! You...

11 May

Posted at 13:49h in Athletics

Congratulations to Mr. Chris Clements for receiving the South Florida Business Journal’s 2023 CFO Award! Mr. Clements is the Senior VP and CFO for the Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, and Miami Grand Prix. When asked by the South Florida Business Journal what his second career would be, he said, “I’m passionate about supporting my three kids in their education and athletics at Westminster Academy, so I’d probably focus on supporting youth student-athletes in some respect.” And that, he has certainly done!  Mr. Clements volunteers his time as the president of the Westminster Academy Lions Athletic Club, which launched in the...