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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 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...

11 May

Posted at 12:23h in Arts, School News

With mixed emotions, we share that Mrs. Lisa Wilson will be transitioning from her role at Westminster Academy as Director of Fine Arts to the Director of the Center for Music and the Arts at the Institute for Faith and Culture at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. The Center will collaborate with the Coral Ridge Music Ministry, which is under the leadership of her husband, Dr. John Wilson, and will seek to recapture the Church’s role in influencing the cultural sphere of music and the arts. We know that Mrs. Wilson is uniquely gifted for such a role and look forward...

11 May

Posted at 11:05h in Lower School, School News

The lower school has concluded the year on a high note, with many wonderful events that welcomed parents on campus to celebrate them and also test their knowledge. First grade hosted their parents for “Are you smarter than a first grader?” in which each parent was paired with their child and asked questions related to topics the first graders have been learning throughout the year. The participants had to quickly hit a buzzer once they thought of the answer and were given an opportunity to respond accurately. Ultimately, after two rounds, the students emerged victorious over their parents again this...

11 May

Posted at 08:04h in Athletics, School News

Varsity Softball—Congratulations to the Varsity Softball team for ending their season as District Champions, defeating Boca Christian 15–0. They finished the season with a 19–7 record. Varsity Baseball—Congratulations to the Varsity Baseball team as they became District Champions defeating Sagemont 14–10. They won their Regional Quarterfinal game and will advance to the Regional Semifinal game, where they will play John Carroll High School on Friday, May 12, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lawnwood Baseball Complex in Fort Pierce. Track and Field—Congratulations to the Men’s Varsity Track and Field team as they advanced to become District Champions. Individual District Champions include: Fisher Blake (Javelin) ...