Westminster Academy®—A Year in Review 2010–2011

Westminster Academy®—A Year in Review 2010–2011
Dear Westminster Academy® Community,
P
lease join us in
praising God for His
forty years of love,
grace and Truth at
Westminster Academy®.
For four decades, God
has used WA in a
mighty way to save
souls, equip the saints
and impact lives for His
glory. We are extremely
blessed by God’s legacy
at His school ministry.
Once again, this year’s
PawPrint is a
celebration of God’s
miracles and blessings at WA. God’s glory is reflected in the
remarkable accomplishments of our students and school
community throughout the pages of our annual report.
As a Christ-centered, biblically-based, Gospel-focused, gracefilled, excellence-driven, classical, covenant, comprehensive
college preparatory school, we continue to be steadfast in our
Headmaster
Director of Development/
Communications and Editor
Contributing Writers
Dr. Leo Orsino
Laura Brash ’87 Bishop
Laura Brash ’87 Bishop
Patti Kranz ’11
Graphics/Layout
Holly Carroll, Carroll Graphics
Photographers
Laura Brash ’87 Bishop
Mindy Duncan
Carol Neal
Dave Summerill
Lindsey Whiddon ’04
Cover–top photo l–r: Keegan Storrs, James Mungai, Haley
Muller, Patti Kranz and Emily McMurtrey
Bottom photos from left: Will Buschmann; Alexandra Verrillo
and Jack Farley; Alyssa Allen; Billy Braun and Jonathan Curro
The PawPrint is published by the Development/
Communications Department of Westminster Academy® to
communicate school news and activities to parents, alumni,
friends and interested parties.
E-mail submissions may be sent to bishopl@wacad.edu.
www.wacad.edu
commitment to what was started forty years ago by Dr. D.
James Kennedy. Our unwavering devotion to Christ, and our
steadfast dedication to excellence, is captured throughout the
stories and pictures of this year’s PawPrint.
Our students, parents, faculty, staff, coaches, volunteers,
donors, alumni and School Board have been instrumental in
making Westminster Academy® an excellent educational
institution. Their wholehearted determination to know Jesus
Christ more and to make Him known to others, along with
their prayerful passion to carry out God’s Kingdom work,
continues to be the core of who we are and what we do at WA.
Thank you for your love, prayers, service and donations to
Westminster Academy®. Personally, I am extremely grateful
for and humbled by God’s people, provisions and
providential blessings at WA. Your ongoing commitment to
WA is greatly appreciated.
Blessings to you and your family in the Name of Jesus Christ,
Leo Orsino
Headmaster
Westminster Academy® is a Christ-centered, biblically-based
college preparatory school dedicated to equipping covenant
students to excel by using their gifts and talents for God’s glory.
Westminster Academy® Accreditations and Affiliations:
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancED)
• Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)
• Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC)
• Christian Schools of Florida (CSF)
• National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)
Westminster Academy® does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, ethnicity, disability, or gender in the
administration of its educational policies, admission policies,
financial assistance, athletics, or any other school-administered
program, unless a particular status protected by federal, state or
local laws contradicts the deeply held religious convictions of
the School or Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church.
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S
P
lease join us in giving God the
glory for the rich heritage and
lasting legacy left for us to build
upon now and into the future.
From top left, clockwise:
Founder Dr. D. James Kennedy.
Harry Miller, Headmaster – 1971–1973.
Doors open November 1971 on 56th Street.
School plays performed in our new gym
built in 1978.
WA brings technology to the classroom.
New three story addition expands our
facilities, 1994.
Dr. Ken Wackes, Headmaster – 1973–2004.
Dr. Leo Orsino named new Headmaster 2009.
Dr. Greg Beaupied, Headmaster – 2005–2008.
WA breaks ground on West Campus Athletic
Complex 1997.
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Celebrating God’s Work in our
Academic Champions
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades
Criteria to be an Academic Champion:
To be eligible to be recognized as an academic champion at WA, a
student needs to meet the following criteria:
1. Those students obtaining an overall average of 4.5 or 95% or higher
will be placed on the Summa Cum Laude Honor Roll.
2. An overall average of 4.0 or 90% will result in the student being
placed on the Magna Cum Laude Honor Roll.
3. A student will be ineligible for the honor roll if receiving a conduct
grade lower than “S” in three classes or an effort grade lower than 2
in three classes.
4. The Headmaster’s Club is awarded to all students who achieve all
A’s and effort grades of 2 or higher for the quarter of study in the
middle school, semester of study for the high school and the school
year for the lower school (third, fourth and fifth grades).
5. All of our academic champions receive letters and certificates, their
names will be placed on our website and a special poster will be
placed in their respective hallways.
SUMMA CUM
LAUDE
MAGNA CUM
LAUDE
Alday, Sophia
Audet, Gabrielle
Beaupied, Brandon
Billings, Hannah
Budd, Thomas
Canada, Caroline
Ekedede, Daniela
Erlich, Dawn
Farley, Jack
Gonzalez, Lexi
Harms, Clara
Hatch, Trevor
Hebda, Bradley
Herren, Camille
Lafferty, Daniel
Michels, Leah
Milan, Gianna
Moss, Sarah
Nava, Jessica
Nedry, Jessica
Noonan, Elijah
Russ, Abigail
Scalf, Treson
Selimos, Dimitri
Shyne, Alexander
Stempel, Mason
Vega, Michael
Walsh, Brady
Weissman, Madelyn
Wood, Dylan
Allen, Alyssa
Applegate, Alex
Bevill, Billy
Blanco, Tomas
Boros, Jamie
Boros, T.J.
Bowen, Annabella
Burkey, Jules
Cameron, Aaron
Clemens, Julia
Drake, Kathryn
Edouard, Saahr
Herren, Jacob
Kommatas, Hristos
Laurent, Brandon
Martinez, Christopher
Martinez, Leah
Mistretta, Franke
Moraitis, Catherine
Perry, Chase
Sandler, Elle
Scallin, Kaitlyn
Schapira, Martina
Selbach, Zachary
Sharp, Alexander
Sollars, Sierra
Ulrich, Jonathan
Voce, Isabelle
Warters, Adam
Middle School
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Alday, Savannah
Alencar, Jonathan
An, Joshua *
Angione, Nikki
Babaian, Melinda *
Baker, Amanda *
Baker, Emily*
Barbar, Philip
Berry, Alex *
Blanco, Gabriel *
Calhoun, Robert *
Casey, Kiersten *
Clemens, Mack
Climenhage, Brandon
Crevier, Rochelle *
Curtis, Kitt *
Faulk, Jonathan *
Fee, Taylor
Fleck, Bailey
Foote, Chase
Fulton, Veronica
Glenum, Haley *
Harms, Hannah *
Hatch, Cody
Hebda, Andrew
Hunter, Ben *
Jones, Emily
Kalb, Gilli *
Kinsella, Megan *
Klassen, Delany
Kranz, Amy *
Kurth, Becky *
Lataif, Christina *
Ledbetter, Zachary
Leon, Karina
MacClugage, Christopher *
Mahoney, Mary Elizabeth *
Maleta, Katelyn *
McCracken, Casey *
Messer, Thomas *
Miehle, Matthew
Mungai, Mwangi *
Nava, Caroline
Negreiro, Ariana
Neuman, Thomas *
Oman, Brooke *
Pilch, Madeline
Poliak, Lindsey
Quirk, Abby *
Reeder, Cece
Renae, Collin *
Rondino, Louie
Sampo, Alexandra
Sasser, Jake
Selbach, Kristen *
Sharpe, Nicholas
Shyne, Gabriella *
Singh, Travis *
Smith, Micah
Smoke, Stefan
Straeb, Regan
Tannhauser, Bobby *
Taylor, Brantley *
Trombino, Vincent *
Tucker, Chad *
Von Essen, Micaela
Wood, Amanda
Zubero, Elizabeth
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Allison, Andrew
Allsworth, Zachary
Bachan, Connor
Bales, Maddie
Beard, Hannah
Bevill, Victoria
BienAime, Victoria
Boland, Brock
Boland, Jenna
Briggs, Ashley
Cabrini, Alessia
Carlisle, Nicholas
Carlson, Glynnis *
Carlson, Shyler
Ciani, Allison
Cochran, Gavin
Coningsby, Cayla
Crevier, Isabelle
Davis, Brooke
Davis, Thomas
Dever Pope, Abby
Dorfman, Tommy
Dissette, Jennifer
Eichenberger, David
Gresham, Sean
Grossutti, Emily
Harrold, Shane
Helmholdt, Ryan
Hong, David
Horton, Christopher
Joannou, James
Jones, Peter
Kalb, Gabby
Kinsey, Alexia
Klassen, Daniel
Lago, Trystan
Lalonde, Ally
Laurent, Jimlyn
Lee, Joshua *
Leonardi, Anthony
Lyttle, Dannielle
Mahoney, Wells
Malinchak, Michael
Malinetescu, Tiffany
Mansour, Luke
Miles, Coleman
Miller, Stephen
Moore, Randi
Moraitis, Alexis
Nava, Katherine
Peloquin, Cammy
Pena, Gabriella
Pipia, Gabriella
Quintana, Alexis
Raby, Lia
Revier, Grace
Revier, Libby
Romero, Caitlynn
Rondino, Kenny
Rubano, Nicholas
Russ, Julia
Saenz, Jason
Singh, Tyler
Spangler, Carly *
Sparks, Emily
Sparks, James
Stevenson, Emily
Tatton, Alissa
Veerling, Samantha
Warters, Alex
Webster, Fabian
Wood, Daniel
Zalabak, Brandon
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High School
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Appleby, Haley
Appleby, Julia *
Auld, Laurie
Battista, Alexandra
Bevill, Lucy
Bevill, Maxwell
Bibbee, Oliva
Bohlander, Amelia *
Bower, Samuel
Braun, William
Brown, Drew
Burns, Daniel
Buschmann, Will
Chung, Hannah
Collier, Alexandra
Coningsby, Reid
Crevier, Gabrielle
Cruz, Ryan *
D’Onofrio, Daniel
Danielsen-Haces, Alex *
Devers, Malcolm *
DeYoung, Connor *
Donovan, Kristen
Estebe, Cody *
Faulk, Melinda
Ferraguti, Lucas *
Ferraguti, Zachary
Fitzgibbon, Rebekah *
Fortier, Jaclyn
Fowler, Samuel *
Friend, Matthew
Fulton, Alexander
Geer, Joshua *
Glenum, Kyle
Goodall, Thomas *
Guardabassi, Catherine *
Guerra, Austin
Harrold, Bryce
Helmholdt, Maggie
Hendrikse, Morgan
Herndon, Brandon *
Hess, Christy *
Holt, Peter *
Horne, Sara
Hunt, Abigail
Hunter, Elisabeth *
Husar, Christine *
Jacobson, Briana
Jones, Alexandra *
Kalomeris, Erica
Kamm, Caroline *
Keightley, Mckenzie
Kelley, Anne *
Kelmanson, Brynlee
Kepinski, Paul
Kidwell, Blake *
King, David *
Kinsella, Katherine *
Kinsey, Natashia
Knight, Joseph *
Kranz, Patti *
Kritz, Cecily *
Lopez, Jordan *
Lucas, Brandy
Mansour, Kailey *
McMurtrey, Emily *
Meckler, Kili
Medina, Christina
Mikhail, Joy
Mortilla, Paul
Muller, Haley *
Mungai, James
Murillo, Sophia *
Nederlanden, Jessica *
Newsom, Mark *
Oakes, Kelly *
Patrick, Kendra
Peed, Laura *
Pimentel, Emily *
Pitcairn, Jonathan *
Robotham, Kristen *
Roldan, Christina *
Roldan, James *
Scism, Amy
Sharpe, Matthew *
Sharpe, Ryan
Shyne, Nicolas
Simms, Brandon
Smith, Georgia
Soderberg, Arthur
Sorensen, Jacob *
Spadaro, Travis *
Stevenson, Alyssa
Stewart, Lauren
Stolley, Kaitlyn
Storrs, Keegan *
Tagliola, Lauren *
Taylor, Shelby
Teh, Esther
Tinsley, Matthew
Trombino, Alana *
Tucker, Emily *
Wall, Amy
Weber, Carolin *
Weber, Patrick *
Wise, Bekah *
Zeno, Taylor *
Zolnowski, Brooke
Zubero, Daniel *
A Special Note
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Allsworth, Chase
Anderson, Ashton
Anduiza, Christina
Angelini, India
Babaian, Alissa
Beard, Rebekah
BienAime, Christine *
Botkin, Elizabeth
Botkin, Margaret
Botkin, Susanna
Burkey, Robbie
Burnam, Vanessa
Burnett, Circe
Caputo, Deborah
Carey, Brittany
Carignan, Amber
Carrie, Ashley
Casey, Keeley
Cerrone, Christina
Chiwara, Louise
Chung, Mina
Clemons, Charlie
Cooley, David
Curtis, Cassidy
Davis, Devin
Dorcenat, Duralson
Drake, Kaitlyn
Dubbs, Jesse
Dudas, Zachary
Episkoposyan, Karen
Ferguson, Jonathan
Feustel, Nicole
Frandsen, Natalie
Gonzalez, Zachary
Gray, Jerome
Grimm, Cody
Guadalupe, Jacqueline
Hall, Alexandra
Harel-Canada, Dietrick
Johnstone, Logan
Kepinski, Paul
Kniskern, Paige
Kopas, Trevor
Lange, Daniel
MacClugage, Jessica
Madhukar, Jessica
Maher, Darcy
Mansour, Jordan
Matthews, Jessica
McKenzie, Gary
Murillo, Bianca
Newman, Jacques
Nichols, Caroline
Orsino, Joshua
Powell, Patrick
Radandt, Ellen
Reino, Elisa
Revier, Bridget
Rinehart, J. P.
Roughen, Ashley
Saenz, Jonathan
Scarpetti, Eliot
Schmidt, MaryMargaret
Schottke, Tara
Sharp, Raymond
Shi, Zhuangbing (Vino)
Shiple, Kurt
Simon, Brianna
Spangler, Benjamin
Spangler, Jeremiah
Strickland, Emily
Thomas, Anthony
Tinsley, Bailea
Tucker, Curtis
Ulrich, Christopher
Vixamar, Ivan
Von Essen, Zander
Whiddon, Alexandra
Woodburn, Christy
Woolsey, Devyn
* Denotes Headmaster’s Club: To achieve this
recognition, a student must have all A’s.
from Pastor Phil Roughton as he
remembers the WA choir singing
at Christ Church
I
t was encouraging just seeing
them standing up there. One
hundred fourteen young singers from
Westminster Academy®; and man did
they look good! When they started to
sing, the wonderful music that came
forth was clearly the product of a
gifted director/teacher, and the high
commitment of these young people
to the discipline required for that kind
of sound.
But it was neither their impressive
appearance nor their finely honed
sound that took their songs from
performance to worship for me. It was
the radiance of one face. Scanning the
choir as they sang, my eye fell on the
face of a beautiful young woman just
to my right. I don’t know her or
anything about her, but I’d bet
anything she loves Jesus. The song
they were singing was Darlene
Zschech’s “Worthy Is The Lamb”… as
the words of the chorus came out of
her mouth—I’m not kidding you, it
was like a light came on in her face as,
I believe, the sense of God’s holy
presence washed over her spirit in a
way that was, to me, unmistakably
visible. In fact that clear witness in
her ricocheted over and hit me,
overwhelming me now with that
same powerful awareness of God’s
presence and love. To be honest I
don’t really understand any of that.
But I’d be lying to you if I said it was
any less real to me than this keyboard
on which I type. And like that young
woman I suspect—as evidenced in the
absolutely authentic, beaming joy on
her face—my worship flows out of
nothing but pure gratitude for grace
and love beyond all measure or
deserving. This is the God, the Lamb
worthy of our worship and praise.
—Phil
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“Pura Vida !”
was the greeting that welcomed the Westminster
Academy® Band under the direction of Mr. Jeff
Carroll into Costa Rica on March 9, 2011. With an
early morning flight out of Miami, forty-five students
and chaperones landed in the capital city of San Jose,
Costa Rica, for five days of action-packed adventure.
The group toured and performed in three different
cities on both the Continental and Pacific
sides of the country. The first day was spent
in Arenal in full view of an active volcano by
the same name. The concert that evening
was performed at La Fortuna Church where
the music resounded through the open-air
building, compelling curious on-lookers
outside to enter in. The gospel was
proclaimed through music as translator and
WA Spanish teacher, Stephanie Campos,
introduced the ministry and foundational
principles of WA through the simple but
profound song, “Jesus Loves Me.”
The next morning the group hiked in Arenal
Volcano National Park. The climb through
the lush foliage and up hardened lava rock
ended with a beautiful view of the
mountainous area of Arenal. Next, a scenic
drive up a winding mountain road took the
group to the town of Monte Verde. The high
elevation provided cooler temperatures for
the evening concert at the Centro Comercial Plaza.
As part of the program, Mr. Carroll invited all of the
children in the audience to come to the stage for a
mini music lesson, presenting the sounds that each
instrument makes and also offering the opportunity
for the children to “conduct” the band.
Day three began with a morning hike through the
Cloud Forest Reserve of Monte Verde. The thick
foliage teeming with birds, monkeys and other
wildlife was an educational experience. A treacherous
drive down the mountain dirt road witnessed dropoff cliffs, single-lane bridges and even a creek crossing
due to a missing bridge. It ended well with a beautiful
sunset over the Pacific Ocean as the group arrived on
the beaches of Manuel Antonio.
Another excursion through Manuel Antonio
National Park the following day led to a pleasurable
morning on the beach. Students swam in the cool,
clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. The afternoon was
filled with the excitement of zip lining through the
tree top canopy.
The final concert was played in the Copaza Theater
in Quepos where band members exceeded Mr.
Carroll’s expectations for performance. “In spite of
being tired after long days of touring and hiking, the
band members lived up to the purpose for which they
had come, and that was to bless the people of Costa
Rica using the gifts and talents God has given us with
all excellence for His glory. I was very proud of them,”
said Carroll.
Many had been blessed throughout the week by the
music and testimony of the Westminster Academy®
Band. The students had a wonderful time, as well as
ministering to the people of Costa Rica.
“The joy on the faces of the children
playing our instruments was priceless!”
—Ali Battista ’11
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There are five promises that we make to God and parents at Westminster Academy®.
As a Christ-centered, biblically-based, Gospel-focused, grace-filled, excellence-driven,
classical, covenant, comprehensive college preparatory school, we promise to
whole-heartedly (eagerly, sincerely and completely) strive to:
our students in prayer and teach them about the power and privilege, as
1. Bathe
well as the beauty and blessings of prayer
our students to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and grow in
2. Position
their relationship with Jesus as we immerse them in God’s Truth in all areas of
3.
4.
5.
their learning
Educate our students with extraordinary Christ-honoring professionals who
have a passion for preparing them to be exceptional thinkers, problem solvers
and life-long learners
Inspire our students to discover and develop their intellectual, spiritual, athletic
and artistic talents
Equip our students to excel by using their gifts and talents to be successful in
college and to impact others for Jesus Christ.
Please see a letter that one of our teachers received from a WA parent
(I removed the names to respect their privacy). The letter is a reflection of the
promises above and God’s faithful legacy at WA. Praise God that He continues
to use WA in a mighty way to change hearts, save souls, educate minds and
develop Christian character for His glory.
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Blessings to you and your family in the Name of Jesus Christ,
Leo Orsino, Headmaster
Congratulations to our
Robotics Team
Here are some highlights for the school year:
• Winners of the Robot Rodeo
(Kissimmee, Florida – September 18, 2010)
• Quarter-finalists at the Florida Regional Competition
(Orlando, Florida – March 10th, 11th, & 12th)
• UL Industrial Safety Award Finalist
• 19th Seed among 59 teams
• Quarter-finalists at the Florida Regional Competition
(North Charleston, South Carolina – March 24th,
25th, & 26th)
• Winners of the Motorola Quality Award (for the best
built robot)
• UL Industrial Safety Award Finalist
• 9th Seed among 43 teams
The team
Matt Allison
Alex Baine
Alex Danielsen-Haces
Garrett Fengler
Jacob Ford
Travis Spadaro
Andrew Kuykendall
Anthony Mucci
Jacques Newman
Patrick Powell
JP Rinehart
Brandon Simms
Jacob Sorensen
Ben Spangler
Matt Stolley
They were supported in
competition by the
following mentors:
Gregg Coningsby
Judi Linger
Ralph Osborn
Terry Spangler
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Pinnacle Awards
Pinnacle Award Winners are exemplary students who set
an example for others to follow in their actions at home,
in school, or throughout the community. They excel in
one or more of these areas: academics, community
service, citizenship, fine arts, athletics, student activities,
perseverance, effort, dedication, commitment to positive
goals, improvement in performance, and attitude.
High School Pinnacle Award
Winner: Benjamin Spangler
Benjamin Spangler
Brantley Taylor
Benjamin is recognized as the ultimate role model
at Westminster Academy®. He is an Academic
Champion and a member of the National Honor
Society. He has played varsity soccer, football and
tennis, and competed on the varsity swim team.
Ben is the Pit Boss of the FIRST Robotics Team 744
and is on the design team. He has led them to
three First Place and three Second Place finishes at
regional and national championship meets. Ben
participated in Freedoms Foundation and was an
alternate for Men’s State. Ben has participated in
mission trips to Tennessee, Honduras, and Costa
Rica where he helped build a church retreat camp.
He serves the community as a junior lifeguard and
his team won the National Championship in 2009.
He assisted in the establishment of Rocketown of
South Florida, works for his family’s air
conditioning business, and has established his own
air conditioning recycling business. From the
classroom to the athletic field, Ben has earned the
respect of his teachers, coaches and peers. What
makes him stand out is his strong Christian
character. Ben is humble, genuine, and faithful to
his beliefs in all aspects of his life. His positive
attitude, servant spirit, dedication to excellence
and commitment to truth has made him our
choice for the Pinnacle Award.
Middle School Pinnacle Award
Winner: Brantley Taylor
Daniel Lafferty
Brantley is that exceptional young woman who
exhibits her faith in Christ in her walk, as well as
in her talk. She strives for excellence in academics,
in her personal relationships, and in her activities.
Brantley excels in academics, achieving High Honor
Roll and Principal’s List (straight A’s) throughout her
middle school years. Her leadership is also seen in
her spiritual maturity. Other students have noted
Brantley’s helpfulness and kindness. Brantley’s name
was listed in several student vocabulary sentences
for the word “selfless.” Brantley is an encourager to
others on a daily basis. She has participated in the
worship team in middle school chapels. In
extracurricular activities, she has served as the
treasurer of Student Council and as a member of the
National Junior Honor Society. Brantley also plays
on the volleyball and softball teams. Brantley Taylor
embodies the qualities which Westminster
Academy® declares in its motto, “Devoted to Christ;
Dedicated to Excellence.”
Lower School Pinnacle Award
Winner: Daniel Lafferty
Daniel is an exceptional, well-rounded young man
who excels in academics, sports, and community
ministries. He has also been a recognized leader
among his peers serving as Lower School Student
Council President. Daniel is a straight-A, high honor
roll student, who enjoys music and theatre. He is
currently learning the guitar. He plays the violin and
piano, is a member of the chorus and has been a
cast member of the WA high school plays, The King
and I and Peter Pan. Daniel enjoys golf and
wakeboarding, and plays soccer, flag football, and
baseball for his city league. While juggling a busy
schedule, this young man still finds time to
contribute to his community. Daniel earned the
“First Place in Generosity Award” created by Dr. Bob
Barnes of Sheridan House Family Ministries after
Daniel invited friends to his birthday celebration
and asked that gifts be donated to Sheridan House.
He is also the youngest contributor of Children’s
Diagnostic and Treatment Center, asking friends
once again to donate new books instead of receiving
birthday gifts. Daniel’s accomplishments and
activities, along with his genuine willingness to
listen to and help others, exemplify a strong
Christian character. He is an asset to both the fifth
grade class and the entire community of
Westminster Academy®.
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Congratulations WA
Students in
MathFax
Competition!
Exceptionally
Bright Students!
The MathFax test consists of four tests
of 25 questions each, done without
calculators, and given at individual
schools throughout the nation on
specified days during the school year.
Westminster Academy® competed last
spring in the private school category in
four areas of math, with our students
doing exceptionally well. The winners
at WA for 2010-2011 are as follows:
Nine Students Selected to
Attend Youth Summit
Algebra I
1st
Peter Jones, 8th Grade
2nd
Micah Smith, 8th Grade
3rd
Thomas Messer, 7th Grade
This year, WA had nine students selected to attend the
Freedoms Foundation American Leaders Youth Summit at
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Every year, there are between
90 and 100 nominees countywide vying to be one of the fiftyfour students selected to attend. Most schools have only one
or two students selected to attend.
Geometry
1st
Amanda Baker, 8th Grade
2nd
Matthew Sharpe, 9th Grade
3rd
Carolin Weber, 9th Grade
Every student WA nominated, who went through the
interview process, was selected to attend. It is an honor that
nine of the fifty-four selected came from our school!
In February, we had three students attend: Christina Roldan, Darcy Maher, and Alana
Trombino. The second group of 18 who went during spring break included: Brandon
Herndon, Abby Hunt, and Laurie Auld. The third group of 18 went in April: Kelly Oakes,
Christy Hess and Joy Mikhail.
WA Students Selected to Join Boys State at
Florida’s Premier Youth Leadership Program
Boys State is a comprehensive one-week course in state and local
government. Florida American Legion Boys State is a “leadership
action program” where qualified male high school juniors take
part in a practical government course. It is designed to develop a
working knowledge of the structure of government and to impress
upon the citizen the fact that our government is just what we
make it. Students have the opportunity to learn the political
process, and each level of government is run by those delegates
who are elected to serve.
Congratulations to (pictured l–r) Connor DeYoung, Reid Coningsby, and
Mark Newsom for representing WA at Boys State in Tallahassee, Florida!
Algebra 2
1st
Peter Holt, 9th Grade
2nd
Joy Mikhail, 10th Grade
3rd
Caroline Kamm, 9th Grade
Advanced Math
1st
Luke Ferraguti, 11th Grade
2nd
Thomas Goodall,
11th Grade
David King, 10th Grade
3rd
Alex Danielsen-Haces,
11th Grade
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The National Honor Society
Serving
“It’s awesome to
see how involved
we are in the
community
around us and
how much we do
to help others
where even the
smallest gestures
can make a big
difference in
people’s lives.”
—Julia Appleby,
senior and NHS
president
NHS students (pictured
from left) Shelby Taylor,
Erica Kalomeris and Alex
Fulton help with arts and
crafts at Lauderdale Lakes
Alzheimer’s Care Center.
T
he National Honor Society is one of the most
interactive student groups at Westminster
Academy®. Mr. Guy Metzger, NHS advisor, recently
said, “It is an honor to be able to lead such an
amazing group of kids and help them be more
involved in our community.” Students are selected
for NHS membership based on academic grades,
character traits, and leadership skills. There are
100 active members from the senior and junior
classes. Membership was opened to the junior class
for the first time this year, allowing more students
to participate and minister in the community.
Once a month, the “McBreakfast Team” visits the
Ronald McDonald House bringing positive
encouragement, as well as breakfast, to families
with seriously ill children. Students have the
opportunity to minister in the name of Christ and
show His love to those who are hurting.
Community Blood Drives are set up at
Westminster Academy®, Coral Ridge Presbyterian
Church and Muvico Theaters. WA NHS has been
named as the private school with the highest
percent participation of students in school blood
drives in South Florida for the 2010/2011 school
year and was first out of 41 private schools in Dade
and Broward counties! For every unit of blood that
was donated, twenty dollars went to the Meg
Beaupied Memorial Scholarship fund and the Spirit
of NHS fund, both of which are awarded to
graduating seniors at the end of the year.
Trips to the Lauderdale Lakes Alzheimer’s Care
Center and the Alzheimer’s Walk are important
the
Community
ministries of NHS. Thirty students make monthly
visits to the center to interact with patients through
personal visits, arts and crafts, and music. “Seeing
their faces light up as we walk into the room is so
touching and makes me want to serve them with the
best of my abilities,” said assistant chair Christy Hess.
Not to be overshadowed by these large community
service projects, small ministry efforts by NHS
members must not go unnoticed. High school
members make birthday cards for all WA faculty and
staff members. “The teachers work so hard to educate
us, so it is fun to be able to send them a note of thanks
on their special day,” said junior Kelly Oakes.
The monthly Kids Night Out event, led by Melinda
Faulk, takes place on Friday nights. This ministry
provides well-supervised childcare in a safe, loving
environment while parents enjoy a date night.
Finally, NHS is also active at football games. At the
start of every home football game, the varsity football
Lions roar through banners made by current and
former NHS members. Anyone who has attended a
game also knows the popularity of the infamous
snow cones! From anywhere in the stands, Mr.
Metzger’s famous line can be heard ringing out,
“Snow cones! Get your snow cones for only a dollar,
folks!” This team, led by Metzger, helps raise money
for all of the events that NHS participates in
throughout the year.
NHS takes part in many other WA and community
activities. Members can find their niche to serve
according to their God-given talents and desires.
Working together as a team brings great joy to NHS
members and to those to whom they minister.
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Susanna Botkin & Julia Appleby
Recognized by Rotary Club
E
Susanna Botkin’s life is focused on serving others. An accomplished
equestrian, she donates her Saturdays to the Rotary’s Horses for the
Handicapped. She participates in two projects that provide food for
the needy, Share Food Program and Broward Food Co-Op. She cofounded a program, Save Our Soldiers–SOS, to send care packages
and letters to soldiers overseas. She organizes fundraisers to pay
expenses for SOS. The group has sent over 200 letters and 100 care
packages to our soldiers.
Susanna Botkin
An accomplished musician, Susanna plays in the orchestra, Coral
Ridge Bell Choir and worship band. Playing the guitar and ukulele, she entertains the
elderly at nursing homes and the Lauderdale Lakes Alzheimer’s Center.
Susanna’s passion is writing. Her exceptional creative thinking has resulted in
wonderfully executed writings for the school’s literary magazine and her blogs. Her
published essays are compelling.
Susanna’s participation in the Junior Statesmen, American Legion and the Valley Forge
Freedoms Foundation Leadership Conference has created an astute political awareness
that is reflected in her writings and blogs. She won the George Washington Honor
Medal for an essay she wrote for the Freedoms Foundation. Her online blogs include
updated annotations of an AP U.S. History study guide that she created, to help her
classmates last year.
In introducing Julia Appleby as a Rotary Club recipient, WA
Guidance Counselor, Jenny Hoover, explained that Julia is one of the
best and brightest at WA. She has accomplished many things, and
has qualities that will make her very successful. One of Julia’s best
traits, Mrs. Hoover said, is that she is a good time manager and that
allows her to do all the things she likes to do.
Julia is the president of the National Honor Society. The Society does
community service, working with the Alzheimer’s Center by
Julia Appleby
participating in walks and helping Habitat for Humanity. Julia enjoys
serving the community and really has a heart for working with people who are disabled.
Her sister, who has epilepsy, has had a hard struggle. Julia has developed great empathy
for those who have such challenges and volunteers on their behalf. She and some of her
friends helped with an Easter egg hunt at Lighthouse for the Blind, where they used
beeping eggs. She’s worked with the Special Olympics, helping to run the track program
escorting kids to their track events. She’s also worked for the Humane Society.
The thing she loves most, though, are mission trips. She traveled with a group from
Christ Church United Methodist to Costa Rica to build a church camp. Julia has also
been involved with Rio Vista Community Church and has been on two mission trips to
Asia – Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia where they taught clinics.
Meg Beaupied
Memorial
Scholarship
The Meg Beaupied
Memorial Scholarship was
awarded to Susanna
Botkin. This scholarship is
given to a student who
shows potential for a
future in language arts and
who is planning a career
in journalism, writing,
Meg Beaupied
education or another
language arts field.
Susanna demonstrates a humble,
servant spirit, reminiscent of Mrs. Meg
Beaupied, a much-loved middle school
English teacher who went to be with
the Lord after a courageous battle with
cancer. “Meg was an incredible example
of what it is to be a Christian woman,”
said long-time friend and colleague,
Mrs. Maureen Breslin. “She is
remembered for her incredible love for her
students, her willingness to help those in
need, but most importantly, as a fierce
prayer warrior.”
The Michael J.
Grimmé II
Memorial
Scholarship
Congratulations, James
Mungai, for receiving the
Michael J. Grimmé II
Memorial Scholarship
given by the Rotary Club
of Fort Lauderdale. We are
proud of you!
James Mungai
Photo by Mindy Duncan
ach year Fort Lauderdale North Rotary Club honors two Westminster Academy®
seniors as Student of the Month. They are recognized at a luncheon and given a check for
$100. The criteria for selection is that the student be well-rounded and one who exhibits a strong
commitment to service. Susanna Botkin and Julia Appleby were both chosen for this honor.
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WA Students
Travel to
Europe
W
hat does a group of twenty-five students, six chaperones, one amazing tour guide,
and countless memories on an eight-day adventure all add up to? Westminster
Academy®’s European Enrichment Tour! Under the supervision of Mr. Eric Matthews, teacher
of all levels of European and American History, the group flew from Miami to Paris then on
to London on Monday, March 14. This trip was packed with places to see and things to do.
Two days each were spent in London, Normandy, and Paris.
The trip kicked off with a visit to the famous Tower of London, which included the Armories
and the famous Crown Jewels known as the world’s most precious stones. Later, the students
did a walking tour through two historic districts, The City and Southwark & Bankside. The
Globe Theater, Tower Bridge, and St. Paul’s Cathedral were just a few of the famous sites that
were pointed out. “It was really cool to see the Globe Theater because in Mrs. Breslin’s class,
we talked about it when we studied Shakespeare,” said senior Cecily Kritz. Westminster Abbey
was also a very educational and exciting historical place to visit. The second day included a
trip to the British Museum and a walking tour around Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square.
The group boarded the Eurostar the next morning for a scenic train ride to Paris. A threehour bus ride to Bayeux brought the students to Normandy, a city filled with history. The
tour started with a walk on Utah Beach, viewing the US Monument, visiting the D-Day
Museum, and seeing the Pointe du Hoc, the enemy’s main command post of the entire
invasion front. Omaha Beach was the next touring spot where wreckage from the war is still
very prominent. A visit to the American Military Cemetery witnessed the graves of more
than 9,000 Americans who died fighting for their country. “It was an extremely cold, rainy
day which really added to the sorrowful feeling of the D-Day invasions. The students were so
respectful and quiet, despite their freezing bodies…and it really hit me to see that,” said
chaperone Laura Stevenson.
Finally, the group moved back to Paris, The City Of Light. The grand palace of Versailles was
the first stop. “I’ve never seen anything so amazing in my life. It was filled with so much art
and paintings and details,” said sophomores Ben Alencar and Morgan Hendrikse. Notre
Dame, Montmartre, and the Sacre-Coeur Basilica were all toured as well.
The final day included a visit to the Arc de Triomphe built by Napoleon, and home of the
tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The trip closed with a tour of the Louvre filled with many
famous and historic paintings, including the ever-so-famous Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
Above photo, l–r: Alyssa Stevenson, Darcy Maher, Patia
Modia, Amelia Bohlander, Circe Burnett and Devin Davis.
The highlight of the trip for many was a visit to Paris’ most recognizable landmark, the Eiffel
Tower. Built only for an exhibition in 1889, the landmark has ironically become one of the
most visited places in all of Paris. All students were able to take a trip up to the top of the
tower and look over Paris. “The beauty of that city is something I will never forget,” said senior
Brandy Lucas.
Exhausted from all of their travels yet exhilarated by all that
they had seen and learned throughout the week, the group
flew home from their international spring break. It was the
experience of a lifetime, filled with historical and cultural
education, as well as special memories and lasting friendships.
“This truly is a memorable day for us realizing
that if D-Day had never happened, and those
millions of American soldiers had never fought
and died for us, we would not be here right now
and our students probably would not be able to
enjoy these types of international trips.”
—Mr. Matthews
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Technologically
advanced teaching methods
W
estminster Academy® has been blessed over the past forty years with many
wonderful teachers. Mr. Walt Jominy, whose longevity has spanned over
fifteen years here at WA, has become an icon for the senior class. One of the favorite
senior teachers, his subjects taught include Ethics, Philosophy, American Government,
as well as Dual Enrollment Economics. Known for his technologically advanced teaching
methods, Jominy’s classes appeal to the tech savvy generation of students. In the college
Economics class, taught during the first semester, Jominy uploads his own power point
presentations based on the classroom textbook. Students stay engaged in the on-line
presentations. “Everything is done through computers—lectures, notes, homework, tests—
allowing much more teaching and learning to be accomplished,” says Jominy. His idea for
the computer-based curriculum in Economics came from the textbook itself, which
offered many computer applications. He teaches the same course at Broward College
where he has employed the computer-based classroom format. The class format
definitely leans toward independent learning in preparation for college. “I love being
taught this way. It is very convenient and I can learn so much more,” said senior Drew
Brown. This year Jominy’s Economics classes advanced one step further with a new
program called “Tegrity”. Through this new software, not only can teaching materials be
given to the students, but the lectures can be recorded. According to Jominy, “Recorded
lectures are a huge help for students who miss classes or need extra help with review.”
Jominy’s teaching style makes his class both interesting and entertaining. Senior Ben
Spangler noted, “I really enjoy Economics class because what he talks about is so relevant
and pertains to daily life and current events.” Staying culturally relevant while teaching
from a Biblical worldview earns this seasoned teacher an A+ in Economics.
Mr. Walt Jominy teaching WA’s college Economics class.
“Instead of
just taking
notes off of
the board or
following
along with
hand-outs, we
are actually
working off of
computers in
his room.”
—Mckenzie
Keightley, ’11
Apologetics
Defending the Faith
“No one is more loved and hated than
Jesus Christ,” Mark Driscoll quotes in his
book, Vintage Jesus. We, as Christians, have
a tremendous role in this world to take the
Gospel wherever we go. Some will be
reluctant to the Gospel; others will curse
the name of God until the day they die.
That is why Westminster Academy® equips
its students with an apologetics course in
ninth grade. Merriam-Webster describes
apologetics as “a branch of theology
devoted to the defense of the divine origin
and authority of Christianity.”
Mr. Walt Jominy is the initiator and
developer of the course and this year the
class was taught by Mr. Jeff Smith,
eleventh-grade theology teacher. “It is a
pleasure teaching ninth graders. By the end
of the year, I hope to have made a lasting
impact in their faith,” said Smith.
Mr. Sam Kastensmidt teaches Classical
Bible—ninth grade Old Testament and
tenth grade Paul’s epistles and biblical
worldview. During the first quarter, Mr.
Kastensmidt had students deliver debates
about certain topics. “Not only does it help
them improve their public speaking skills,
but students leave with new facts and
something to ponder upon,” said
Kastensmidt. He shared that it is crucial
that the freshmen absorb these facts in
order to defend what they believe in. In
four years, as they continue their journey
of life through college, their faith will be
put to the test.
Sam Kastensmidt is studying at Knox
Theological Seminary to attain a Master of
Divinity degree. Sam is a successful author,
having published Ten Truths About
America’s Christian Heritage, Ten Truths
About Abortion, and Indefensible: Ten Ways
the ACLU Is Destroying America.
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C
ongratulations to all WA’s students who qualified for
eligibility in Duke TIP for the 2010-2011 school year.
Fourth Grade
Qualified Students
Boosterthon
Parents & Students
Giving Our School
a “Boost!”
The Boosterthon Fun Run is a
weeklong event that takes place
once a year. The Fun Run raises
money for lower school
technology. Boosterthon
coaches came to each classroom
encouraging the students to take
care of their bodies by eating
right and exercising. Students
were also encouraged to
“exercise their minds” by paying
close attention to their teachers,
studying hard, and reading as
much as they could. Finally,
character traits were discussed
with the entire lower school
student body. When the time
came to run laps to support the
school, the students were ready
to go! The children had asked
friends and family to sponsor
their run. Supporters made
pledges and promised to give
the amount chosen for each lap
their children ran. Friday
morning children hit the
athletic field ready to run for
their school. Teachers, coaches
and parents cheered from the
sidelines. The $35,458 raised was
used towards outfitting the
lower school computer lab with
new computers. Thank you
supporters, students and
teachers for a wonderfully
successful Boosterthon Fun Run!
The Duke University Talent Identification
Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to serving
academically gifted and talented youth.
Duke TIP works with students, their
families, and educators to identify,
recognize, challenge, engage, and help
students reach their highest potential.
Qualifying fourth and fifth grade students
may participate in Duke TIP’s 4th/5th
Grade Talent Search and may take
advantage of its optional above-level
testing, independent learning, gifted forum
and gifted resources. The 7th Grade Talent
Search, which focuses on the identification,
recognition, and support of high-ability
students, offers qualifying seventh-grade
students the opportunity to take college
entrance exams alongside high school
students, as well as participate in summer
studies, independent learning, distance
learning, scholar weekends, gifted forum
and gifted resources. Many 7th Grade
Talent Search participants go on to earn
exceptionally high standardized test scores!
Gabrielle Audet
Brandon Beaupied
Thomas Budd
Jack Farley
Bradley Hebda
Joseph Jacobson
Maxwell Lowe
Christopher Martinez
Megan Matthews
Gianna Milan
Paul Miller
Franke Mistretta
Catherine Moraitis
Stella Picazio
Abigail Russ
Kaitlyn Scallin
Michael Vega
Madelyn Weissman
Sydney Yu
Fifth Grade
Qualified Students
Sophia Alday
Alex Applegate
Rebekah Benton
Billy Bevill
Reilly Bridgers
Jules Burkey
Caroline Canada
Kathryn Drake
Saahr Edouard
Daniela Ekedede
Dawn Erlich
Anabelle Garcia
Jacob Herren
Daniel Lafferty
Brandon Laurent
Sarah (Lizzy) Miseyko
Jessica Nava
Rayna Ofri
Chase Perry
Aaron Pomeroy
Alexander Shyne
William Walls
Seventh Grade
Qualified Students
Brandon Climenhage
Kitt Curtis
Emily Grossutti
Christopher Horton
Benjamin Hunter
Alex Jacobson
Delany Klassen
Becky Kurth
Christina Lataif
Dannielle Lyttle
Luke Mansour
Ryan Markowski
Thomas Messer
Matthew Miehle
Coleman Miles
Katherine Nava
Ariana Negreiro
Abby Quirk
Gabriella Shyne
Regan Straeb
Derrick Vaz
Brandon Zalabak
Lower School
Classical
Arts
Festival
The Lower School culminated their study of the role of Christianity in the Middle Ages
with the Classical Arts Festival. The hallways were filled with student artwork and projects
for viewing. The festival included many elaborate feasts and a Middle Ages dress-up day.
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Spelling Bee
Incunabulum. I-N-C-U-N-A-B-U-L-U-M.
Incunabulum. This final word clinched the
championship for middle school Spelling Bee
winner, Derrick Vaz. This annual event, put on by
the Merriam-Webster Spelling Test, was held in the
DeVos Chapel on February 2, 2011, and included
Spelling Bee finalists from grades six through eight.
All middle school students were given a list of four
hundred words to study and memorize. Then
individual spelling tests were taken to determine
which top five students from each grade would
advance to the final competition.
Miss Hannah King, seventh grade English teacher
noted, “The students did extraordinarily well. I was
actually picking many of the more challenging words
Derrick Vaz
on the list and each student that was called upon
knew all of them perfectly. The competition was
really close when it came down to the last few rounds.” Seventh grade student, Derrick
Vaz, pulled it off in the end and won the Spelling Bee. “I studied around two hours a day
for many weeks,” said Vaz. Not only did he win a $50 American Express gift card, but he
also automatically qualified for the next, more intense round of competition in the
Miami Herald Spelling Bee.
The local Miami Herald competition was held at the
Signature Grand in Davie on March 8. Once again, Vaz
did an excellent job finishing with a bronze medal.
®
Westminster Academy is proud of all of the finalists in
this year’s competition. It is amazing to see how God
blesses individual students with different talents and
abilities. II Timothy 2:15 states, “Do your best to
present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who
does not need to be ashamed and who correctly
handles the word of truth.” Congratulations to Derrick
Vaz and the numerous students who put forth so much
time and effort in the 2011 Spelling Bee!
“When it came down to the final
three competitors, the judges
started choosing the hardest words in
the dictionary. I was really nervous, but
I did my best and that’s all anyone can
ask for.”
—Derrick Vaz
Congratulations to the
following participants:
8th grade
Dominique Angioni
Andrew Carrie
Casey McCracken
Veronica Fulton
Joshua Lee
Lamplighter
Reading
Awards
Lamplighter Award
Participants Medal
Winners
(Read all 10 Books)
Grade 6:
Haley Glenum
Megan Kinsella
Gaby Pena
Grade 7:
John Zolnowski
Grade 8:
Ashley Aguiar
Joshua Lee
Anthony Solages
Lamplighter Award
Participants
7th grade
Derrick Vaz
Emily Grossutti
Chloe Mulvena
Regan Straeb
(Read 5–9 Books)
Grade 6:
Amanda Amos
Mack Clemens
Amanda Wood
6th grade
Collin Renae
Thomas Neuman
Joshua An
Gabe Blanco
Hannah Beard
Grade 7:
Hannah Harms
Grade 8:
Talyah Ofri
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Technology
Veterans Day
Parade
V
eterans Day was celebrated at WA as the
annual Red, White and Blue Parade.
Students hit the halls to the sound of band
music heard on overhead speakers
throughout the school. Preschoolers
prepared for this celebration to honor our
nation by dressing in patriotic attire as well
as decorating their bikes, scooters and
wagons. Colorful streamers, festive balloons
and American flags brightened the hallways
as the parade route made its way through
the Lower School and into the gym.
Lower school students emptied their
classrooms and lined the halls to cheer on
and enjoy the parade as it passed by. Led by
WA’s mascot, Westy the Lion, the parade is
an annual celebration of thanks for those
who have served our country. “I’m so
thankful that so many people help to keep
my country safe,” said Elizabeth Nava.
As patriotic music plays in the
background, and American flags
wave high, the parade is a simple
reminder to all onlookers to be
proud and grateful for
the country we live in,
a land full of
opportunities and
freedom! God bless
America and our
veterans!
in the Lower School
T
he use of computers in the lower school has been accelerated. Students in
Pre-Kindergarten 4 through 5th grade have had weekly opportunities to participate
in several different programs that enhance their learning. These web-based programs
were chosen in the areas of reading, math, language arts, typing, and research so that
our students have access to technological information on a daily basis.
The goal of technology in the lower school is to integrate computers across all
curriculum areas. This is beneficial because it allows our teachers to provide relevant,
web-based informational opportunities to meet grade-level needs. Lower school
classes continue to use SMART Boards with LCD projectors and new Elmo projection
tools. The hardware in the individual classrooms includes visual aids and provides
practice opportunities to engage students. We continually have staff development to
increase their working knowledge of the technology provided for classroom use.
Our students have worked very hard, along with our families’ support, to collect
Boosterthon pledges which have been designated for new technology in the lower
school. Box Tops for Education sponsored a $10,000 prize drawing and all parents
were encouraged to enter this drawing. One of our parent’s name was chosen and the
recipient had designated Westminster Academy® Lower School to receive these funds!
This money will be used for technology for the lower
school. In addition, $13,300 was raised during the
“Heart Raise” portion of our annual school auction to
update our media center and continue to improve
technology at Westminster Academy®.
Here are some of the ways that technology
has been integrated into our classrooms:
5th grade – currently using flash drives to
research, save, and write articles for an
historical newspaper. Students are also
researching the web for current information on recycling. They are using
PowerPoint and Word as they develop these projects. Typing is reviewed and
reinforced during independent class time.
4th grade – currently using web-based reading, typing, and math programs
to enhance learning. They are doing research on the state of Florida and an
end-of-the-year project that has been assigned on Medieval Times.
1st–3rd grades are using web-based, cross-curricular programs on a
regular basis.
Kenneth Jacques
rides in the Red,
White and Blue
Parade.
Pre-Kindergarten 4 and Kindergarten are using reading and math
web-based programs from readiness to reading comprehension.
We have five Kindles available for student use to read classical literature. Our
media center has the same equipment as the classrooms for presentations, and
laptop computers for research and ongoing assessment of students’ progress.
Parents access computers in the media center daily, before and after school.
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Middle School Raises
$1,323.50 for
Muscular
Dystrophy
Shamrocks lining the hallway in March
are not simply reminders of St. Patrick’s
Day but hold greater significance for
many middle school students. Just as
St. Patrick ministered to the people of
Ireland, Westminster Academy®
students recently ministered to those
with physical disabilities through a
fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy
Association.
with Jenny Cote
What do dreamers, schemers,
prophets, shepherds, and a
fire cloud all have in
common? All are entwined
into children’s novels written
by Jenny L. Cote. Westminster
Academy® students enjoyed
the enthusiasm of author Jenny Cote as she
held creative writing seminars and spoke at
chapel for middle and lower school
students. Upper school creative writing
students also enjoyed lunch with Cote
where they had the opportunity to share
personal questions and learn from her
expertise. Her presentation kept students
engaged as she spoke of her recent books
based on the biblical stories of Noah’s Ark,
Joseph, and the Nativity story. Cote’s stories
are written from the perspective of a
Scottish terrier named Max, and Liz, a
French cat (the author’s real-life pets).
Through twists, turns, humor, and danger,
Max and Liz teach biblical stories which
move the reader from despair to hope.
Cote’s seminars focused on writing colorful,
imaginative stories with lively characters.
Using an acrostic from the word, “CREATE,”
Brady Walsh enjoys Jenny Cote’s seminar.
students were taught to build colorful
Characters through much Research.
“Stories should be Entertaining with Action,
Tension, and excellent Endings,” said Cote.
She challenged the students to write with
detail and imagination in order to avoid
being boring and dull.
The importance of research before writing
was stressed in each session as Cote spoke
of her travels to the Middle East to gain
valuable information that went into each
story. Though biblically sound, her
fictional characters take liberties as to what
“might” have actually happened during
the animals’ year on the ark.
Cote’s style of writing is similar to that of
her favorite author, C.S. Lewis. Filled with
symbolism, her writing points to Christ
with even her three-word book titles
referring to the Trinity. WA students were
blessed with a wealth of creativity as they
learned writing techniques from Jenny
Cote. Students can enjoy her books which
are available in both our upper and lower
school libraries.
Teachers Hannah King, Carol Neal and
Holly Wettrich were major cheerleaders
in this effort, encouraging their
students to do their best to support this
ministry. Miss King told a story in
English class every time a student made
a contribution. Miss Wettrich made a
bar graph to track and display the
money that her students raised. “I felt
like the visual graph put the effort into
perspective, making it more of a
challenge with a visible goal,” said
Wettrich, sixth-grade math teacher.
The National Junior Honor Society
students supported the cause with
individual donations, while soliciting
their classmates to become involved in
the effort.
This year’s middle school students
definitely rose to the challenge of being
imitators of Christ in this ministry
effort. A gift of $1,323.50 was given to
the Muscular Dystrophy Association,
more than tripling last year’s
contribution of $350. One enthusiastic
sixth-grade student, Grace Revier, raised
$225 alone by collecting donations in
her neighborhood. Every $800 that is
raised allows a child with muscular
dystrophy to attend a special camp.
The donation was significant for
Westminster Academy® since it was the
largest sum of money raised for this
event in the entire country! Teachers
and students alike were involved in this
fundraiser and expectations were
exceeded for a wonderful cause.
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TheFineArts
At We s t m i n s t e r Ac a d e my ®
W
e are tremendously blessed by a
Christ-honoring faculty and staff who
passionately inspire our students to excel in the
fine arts. It is a wonderful testimony of God’s
forty-year legacy at Westminster Academy®.
Our award-winning Fine Arts Department
includes class offerings in dance, drama, music,
visual arts and yearbook. WA students receive an
age appropriate background in music beginning in
PK2 and in art and dance beginning in
kindergarten. This foundation, along with the
dedication of teachers and students alike, fosters
students who are selected for local, state and
national ensembles and consistently receive the
highest ratings at contests. Please join us in
celebrating God’s work in the Fine Arts at
Westminster Academy®.
“Every year God’s message is spread through our
music and many lives are touched.”
—Mrs. Lisa Wilson
Above photo,
back row: Daniel
Lange, Connor
DeYoung, Jacob
Sorensen and Mark
Newsom
Front row: Esther Teh,
Katie Kinsella, Christy
Hess, Kelly Oakes and
Christina Roldan
The Choir
The Psalms are full of verses directing us to sing a new
song of praise and worship to the Lord. The Westminster
Academy® Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Lisa
Wilson, has been doing just that…singing a new song in
new places! Accepting invitations from several local
churches to sing in their morning worship services, the
choir has had the opportunity to bless so many in our
community while sharing Christ through music.
The choir performed at First Baptist Church of Fort
Lauderdale on December 12, 2010, singing songs of the
Christmas season. And on January 9, 2011, the choir
ministered during morning worship at Christ Church.
Dr. Leo Orsino took a few minutes to share about
Westminster Academy® before introducing the choir.
The congregation was blessed once again not only by
the sound of the music, but also by the radiance and
joy of the singers.
Performance at Epcot
The choir performed beautifully at the Candlelight
Processional on November 29, 2010. The Candlelight
Processional is a special holiday event held nightly at
the American Gardens Theatre in Epcot theme park as
part of Holidays Around the World. The event retells the
birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, read directly from
Scripture by a special celebrity narrator, John O’Hurley,
and accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra.
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(From left) Photo one: Ryan Helmholdt, Kyndal Jordan, Jessica Nava and Christina Calhoun. Photo two: Drew Offerdahl and
Will Buschmann. Photo three: Jonathan Pitcairn. Photo four: Mark Newsom and Jacob Sorensen. Photo five: Brandon
Climenhage. Photo six: Brandon Henndon, Will Buschmann, Tyler Gosling and Connor DeYoung. Photo seven: Hannah Chung.
All-State Music Convention
Sixteen choir students were selected to attend
Florida Music Educators Association’s All-State Music
Convention in Tampa on January 14 and 15:
Ashley Aguiar
Emily Grossutti
Chase Allsworth
Mark Newsom
Max Bevill
Kelly Oakes
Brock Boland
Jacob Sorensen
Alex Danielsen-Haces
Lauren Stewart
Connor DeYoung
Keegan Storrs
Luke Ferraguti
Brantley Taylor
Zachary Ferraguti
Esther Teh
Winners for the
WA Annual Juried
Art Show
Best in Show:
1st Christina Anduiza (12th)
“Untitled,” shown above –– an acrylic
and collage on wood (Kenyan Woman)
2nd Jessica Nederlanden (12th)
“Self-Portrait” — a graphite and
colored pencil on paper
3rd Kaitlyn Drake (11th)
District and State Competitions
The District Music Performance Assessments for
solos and ensembles were held on March 23, 2011,
at Stoneman Douglas High School. The Women’s
Choir, Honors Choir, A Capella Choir (Connor
DeYoung, Luke Ferraguti, Christy Hess, Katie
Kinsella, Daniel Lange, Mark Newsom, Kelly Oakes,
Christina Roldan, Jacob Sorensen, Lauren Stewart,
Keegan Storrs and Esther Teh) and our four soloists
(Max Bevill, Katie Kinsella, Daniel Lange and
Esther Teh) all received straight “Superior” ratings
and qualified to compete at the state level.
At the State Music Performance Assessment held
last May in Miami, FL, the Women’s Choir
received an “Excellent” rating and the Honors
Choir, A Capella Choir and all four soloists
received “Superior” ratings.
National Honor Choir
Katie Kinsella, Esther Teh and Brock Boland were
selected to sing with the National Honor Choirs at
the
American
Choral
Director’s
Convention
in Chicago
held in
March.
“Which are You?”— a charcoal
on paper
Gabby Crevier and Skylar Freas
Dance
At Westminster Academy®, instruction in
liturgical Classical Ballet is provided to all
girls in Lower School as a part of their
physical education curriculum. Classical
Ballet remains an option as a physical
education component for girls through the
middle school years. Additionally, the WA
Worship Arts School of Dance and Musical
Theater, under the direction of Mrs. Christye
Crevier, offers students after-school
instruction in Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz and
Hip Hop.
The WA Worship Arts School of Dance and
Musical Theater held its annual recital on
Friday, May 6. Many of the dancers also
performed again on Thursday, May 12, for
the entire Lower School.
Most Creative:
1st Ryan Cruz (11th)
2nd Tyler Gosling (12th)
3rd James Mungai (12th)
Honorable Mention:
Natashia Kinsey (12th)
Best Technical Skills:
1st Jessica Nederlanden (12th)
2nd Paige Kniskern (12th)
3rd Mckenzie Keightley (12th)
Honorable Mention:
Mia Labossiere (10th)
Best Design:
1st Kristen Robotham (12th)
2nd Luke Cerrone (12th)
3rd Katrina Phillips (11th)
Honorable Mention:
Kaitlyn Drake (11th)
Portfolio Award:
1st Jessica Nederlanden (12th)
2nd Jaclyn Fortier (12th)
3rd Christina Anduiza (12th)
Honorable Mention:
Mckenzie Keightley (12th)
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Thomas Ellis and Thomas Carrie
Madrigal Dinner
ORCHESTRA
All-State Orchestra Students
Mark Newsom and Jason Woodburn won
positions with the All-State Honors
Orchestras that performed this past
January in Tampa. David Hong scored a
“Superior” rating at District Federation
and won first place at the state level in his
category of “violin duet” receiving a
“Superior” rating .
The Fine Arts Department works long
and hard to prepare an elaborate
Madrigal Dinner in early December.
This event launches the WA Christmas
season—complete with beautiful music,
jesters, mimes, bands of roaming
singers, and the Royal Court. The
school cafeteria is transformed into a
colorful utopia from the medieval ages.
Guests enjoy a delicious five-course
feast in a spectacular Renaissance
environment full of delightful
entertainment, festivities and fanfare.
This annual “must see” event is enjoyed
by WA families, alumni and community
members alike and is truly a unique
experience to our school community.
Emily Bishop, Chealsie DiBucci and Keeley Casey.
Below photos from left: Christina Medina and Jacob
Sorensen (Queen and King); Brock Boland (heralder);
Patti Kranz (flute); Luke Ferraguti, Alex Fulton, Zach
Ferraguti and Mark Newsom (jesters).
All-County Orchestra Students
All-County Gold Orchestra:
Mark Newsom and Kristen Donovan
All-County Silver Orchestra:
David Hong, concert master
Gabi Shyne, principal bassist
Jason Woodburn
All-County Bronze Orchestra
Jared Yu, Melinda Babaian,
Abby Calvarese, Elizabeth Moore,
Bobby Tannhauser, Nicholas Sharpe
and Travis Singh
James Judd Conducts
Westminster Academy® and
Westminster Christian Orchestras
On Monday, April 4, 2011, our
Westminster Academy® orchestra students
had the opportunity to play alongside
students from Westminster Christian
Academy, under guest conductor James
Judd. Judd was the former director of the
Florida Philharmonic and is the current
conductor of the New Zealand Symphony.
Mr. Judd has also conducted the London
Philharmonic, the Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra, the Hallé Orchestra, the BBC
National Orchestra of Wales, and the
English National Opera.
A total of 70 students from both schools
participated in this exciting event.
“The costuming and room
decorations were spectacular,
giving a real feel for the time
period…the entire evening was a
wonderful production.”
—Dorothy deAquinos, WA grandparent
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BAND
Ten members of the WA Concert Band
participated in the Florida Bandmasters District
15 Solo and Ensemble contest and received the
highest ratings of “Excellent” and “Superior” for
their solo performances.
O
ne of the highlights of our school year is our spring musical.
This year, Mr. Briggs and his performing arts team decided to
stretch and produce the musical Peter Pan. It was an outstanding
choice because our student-performers were remarkable and Peter
Pan was a spectacular show for all ages.
Pictured above from left, Front row:
Matthew Sharpe (Excellent), Kaitlyn Moore (Superior),
Mina Chung (Superior), Hannah Chung (Superior)
James Sparks (Superior).
Back row: Tom Goodall (Superior), Dan Burns (Superior),
Patrick Weber (Superior), David King (Superior).
Not pictured: Karen Episkoposyan (Superior)
“From the music to the acting, it was exciting to see our students
have so much fun as they excelled by using their gifts and talents to
bring joy to others throughout
the play,” said Dr. Orsino.
“Our school families, and so
Peter Pan Cast
many of our guests from the
Peter Pan
Gabrielle Crevier
community, shared how
Wendy
Kelly Oakes
impressed they were by the
John
Ben Alencar
Broadway-caliber
Michael
Daniel Lafferty
performances and the
Mr. Darling/
professionalism of the overall
Captain Hook Mark Newsom
production of the play.”
Mrs. Darling Darcy Maher
Jane
Liza
Tiger Lily
Smee
Katie Kinsella
Christina Roldan
Esther Teh
Jacob Sorensen
Westminster Academy®
Music Department Honored
at FMEA Conference
The Westminster Academy® Upper School Music
Program was honored at the Florida Music
Educator’s Association All- State Convention in
Tampa. Mr. David Schwartz, Mrs. Jane Turner,
Mr. Jeff Carroll and Mrs. Lisa Wilson (pictured
above) received a plaque acknowledging them as
recipients of the FMEA Secondary Music
Enrollment Award which is presented to
secondary schools with music enrollments that
exceed 35% of the total student body.
Westminster Academy® is proud to have over
70% of our student population involved in
music in the upper school!
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Celebrating
Class of 2011
Charles Washington
Adderley
Alexander Erik Akerstrom
Christina Marie Anduiza*
Julia Louise Appleby
Catherine Angela Ballbe
Anthony John Barbar*
Alexandra Battista
Lucy Frances Bevill*
Karmen Kalilia Bosket
Elizabeth Jill Botkin
Susanna Sands Botkin*
Madeline Elizabeth
Bromley
Drew Gilbert Brown*
Robinson Blair Burkey
Sarai Milah Campbell
Thomas Junior Carrie
Luke Joseph Cerrone*
Kaitlyn Mae Chapman
Hannah Chung
James Joseph Cote
Cassidy Croft Curtis*
Morgan Rae DeMartini
Kristen Colleen Donovan*
Duralson Dorcenat
Sean Thomas Mitchell
Driscoll
Edwin Earl Edenfield, III
Karen Vardanovich
Episkoposyan
Garrett Delano Fengler*
Jaclyn Anne Fortier
Matthew Norman Friend
John Tyler Gosling
Tawny Skye Grogin
Dietrick Alain HarelCanada
Alexander Starr Horton
Christine Elizabeth Hughes
Erica Lin Kalomeris
Mckenzie Lynn Keightley
Brynlee Marie Kelmanson
Natashia Renee Kinsey
Paige Naylor Kniskern
Patricia Lea Kranz*
Katelyn Rose Sara
Kreizinger*
Cecily Renee Kritz
Gregory Tyler Kruszynski
Daniel John Lange
Brandy Catherine Lucas*
Douglas Charles Martinez
Emily Elizabeth
McMurtrey
Kili Alejandra Meckler
Christina Marie Medina*
Haley Breann Muller
James Nganga Mungai
Jessica Nederlanden
Annelise Leah Powell
Ellen Elizabeth Radandt
Dylan Douglas Riedel
John Powers Rinehart
Kristen Brittany
Robotham*
James Clarence Ross
Dillon Patrick Saboda
Taylor Elizabeth Sasser
Eliot George Scarpetti
Tara Marie Schottke
Adrian Jarel Serraneau*
Jillian Grace Sherman*
Jacob Robert Sorensen
Benjamin Dale Spangler
Jacqueline Rome Stein
Matthew Kent Stolley*
William Keegan Storrs*
Emily June Strickland
James Evan Thomas
Bailea Susanna June
Tinsley
Victoria Michelle Tucker*
Amy Elizabeth Wall*
Daniel William Wareham
Jennifer Lynn Wells
Christina Joy Woodburn
Colby Denning Zinser
*Westminster Academy® Lifers
God’s Work in Our Seniors
Top Ten Graduates
Summa Cum Laude
Students with the top ten cumulative
GPAs:
Students who had a quarter GPA of 4.5
for the six quarters of 2009-2010 and the
2010-2011 school years:
Julia Appleby
Ali Battista
Susanna Botkin
Kristen Donovan
Jaclyn Fortier
Matt Friend
Mckenzie Keightley
Patti Kranz
Brandy Lucas
Emily McMurtrey
Christina Medina
Haley Muller
Kristen Robotham
Keegan Storrs
All A’s for six quarters of
2009–2010 & 2010–2011:
Julia Appleby
Part Time:
Jessica Nederlanden & Jacob Sorensen
All A’s for eight semesters
of high school:
Julia Appleby
Cecily Kritz
Emily McMurtrey
Part Time:
Jessica Nederlanden & Jacob Sorensen
Julia Appleby
Emily McMurtrey
Ali Battista
Kili Meckler
Hannah Chung
Christina Medina
Matt Friend
Haley Muller
Brynlee Kelmanson Kristen Robotham
Patti Kranz
Keegan Storrs
Cecily Kritz
Amy Wall
Brandy Lucas
Part Time:
Jessica Nederlanden and Jacob Sorensen
Scholars Diploma Graduates
Julia Appleby
AJ Barbar
Lucy Bevill
Susanna Botkin
Cassidy Curtis
Kristen Donovan
Karen Episkoposyan
Jaclyn Fortier
Matt Friend
Christina Medina
Valedictorians & Salutatorian
(from left) Emily McMurtrey and Patti Kranz, Valedictorians
along with Haley Muller, Salutatorian
Mckenzie Keightley
Patti Kranz
Brandy Lucas
Emily McMurtrey
Kristen Robotham
Taylor Sasser
Keegan Storrs
Bailea Tinsley
Christie Woodburn
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Dr. Orsino presenting a diploma to Alex Horton.
Catherine Ballbe, Robbie Burkey, Sean Driscoll and Sarai Campbell
Honors Diploma Graduates
National Latin Honor Society
Ali Battista
Betsy Botkin
Drew Brown
Garrett Fengler
Brynlee Kelmanson
Taylor Sasser
Keegan Storrs
Kili Meckler
James Mungai
J.P. Rinehart
Jillian Sherman
Ben Spangler
National Honor Society
Julia Appleby
Ali Battista
Lucy Bevill
Betsy Botkin
Drew Brown
Hannah Chung
Cassidy Curtis
Kristen Donovan
Karen Episkoposyan
Garrett Fengler
Jaclyn Fortier
Matt Friend
Erica Kalomeris
Mckenzie Keightley
Brynlee Kelmanson
Patti Kranz
Cecily Kritz
Daniel Lange
Brandy Lucas
Emily McMurtrey
Kili Meckler
Christina Medina
Haley Muller
James Mungai
Ellen Radandt
Kristen Robotham
Taylor Sasser
Ben Spangler
Keegan Storrs
Bailea Tinsley
Amy Wall
Christie Woodburn
National Art Honor Society
Christina Anduiza
Julia Appleby
Catherine Ballbe
AJ Barbar
Sean Driscoll
Jaclyn Fortier
Tyler Gosling
Mckenzie Keightley
Natashia Kinsey
Paige Kniskern
James Mungai
Kristen Robotham
Jennifer Wells
Bailea Tinsley
Kristen Robotham
National Spanish Honor
Society
Julia Appleby
Susanna Botkin
Thomas Carrie
Cassidy Curtis
Morgan DeMartini
Kristen Donovan
Karen Episkoposyan
Jaclyn Fortier
Matt Friend
Mckenzie Keightley
Patti Kranz
Brandy Lucas
Emily McMurtrey
Kili Meckler
Christina Medina
James Mungai
Jessica Nederlanden
Taylor Sasser
Jacqueline Stein
Keegan Storrs
Quill and Scroll Journalistic
Honor Society
Christina Anduiza
Susanna Botkin
Hannah Chung
Cassidy Curtis
Katelyn Kreizinger
Daniel Lange
Christina Medina
Annelise Powell
Jillian Sherman
Bailea Tinsley
Christy Woodburn
National Latin Exam Award
Keegan Storrs – Gold Summa Cum Laude
Advanced Placement
Scholars Program
AP Scholars are based on results from the
May 2010 exams. These exams are scored
on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the best
possible score.
AP Scholars with Honors
(earned an average score of at least 3.25 on
all AP exams taken and earned scores of 3 or
higher on at least four AP exams):
Karen Episkoposyan
Jessica Nederlanden
AP Scholars (earned a score of 3 or higher
on three or more AP exams):
Julia Appleby
Patti Kranz
Susanna Botkin
Cecily Kritz
Jaclyn Fortier
Keegan Storrs
National Merit
Scholarship Program
Commended Scholars are recognized for
scoring in the top 3% of the qualifying
PSAT test. National Merit Semifinalists
represent the top 1% of PSAT test takers.
Finalists may receive college-sponsored
and corporate-sponsored merit
scholarships to attend their college of
choice.
Finalist
Jessica Nederlanden and Keegan Storrs
Commended Scholar
Susanna Botkin
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Highest Grade Point Average
Achievement Awards
Language Arts
Brynlee Kelmanson ........British Literature
Drew Brown.......British Literature Honors
Patti Kranz..AP Literature & Composition
Mathematics
Robbie Burkey ........................Integrated II
Jaclyn Fortier.........................Integrated III
Brynlee Kelmanson ..College Pre-Calculus
Keegan Storrs ................College Calculus I
Matt Friend ..................College Calculus II
Science
Cecily Kritz .................Conceptual Physics
Daniel Lange .....................Marine Biology
Brynlee Kelmanson .......Honors Anatomy
Haley Muller......................Honors Physics
Hannah Chung............College Chemistry
Keegan Storrs.............................AP Physics
Ben Spangler.................................Robotics
Social Studies
Dietrick Harel-Canada..............Economics
Keegan Storrs ...College Macro Economics
Brynlee Kelmanson........................College
Micro Economics
Haley Muller.....College Micro Economics
Tawny Grogin........................Government
Dietrick Harel-Canada ..........Government
Betsy Botkin .............Government Honors
Julia Appleby....................AP Government
Keegan Storrs ...................AP Government
Bible
Haley Muller .............Philosophy & Ethics
Foreign Language
Amy Wall .....................Spanish III Honors
Kili Meckler/
Jessica Nederlanden ....Spanish IV Honors
Keegan Storrs............................AP Spanish
Keegan Storrs....................Latin III Honors
Fine Arts
Christina Medina/
Jillian Sherman.................Yearbook Editor
Hannah Chung/
Colby Zinser..........................Band Honors
Keegan Storrs .......................Choir Honors
Kristen Donovan...........Orchestra Honors
Lucy Bevill..........................Drama Honors
Susanna Botkin ...............Creative Writing
Colleges Attending
Charles Washington Adderley ..........University of North Florida
Alexander Erik Akerstrom..................Florida State University
Christina Marie Anduiza ..................Florida State University
Julia Louise Appleby ..........................Wake Forest University
Catherine Angela Ballbe ....................University of North Florida
Anthony John Barbar ........................Oklahoma Baptist University
Alexandra Battista ..............................Nova Southeastern University
Lucy Frances Bevill.............................Samford University
Karmen Kalilia Bosket........................St. Augustine’s College
Elizabeth Jill Botkin ...........................Florida State University
Susanna Sands Botkin........................University of Florida
Madeline Elizabeth Bromley .............Palm Beach Atlantic University
Drew Gilbert Brown...........................Florida State University
Robinson Blair Burkey .......................University of North Florida
Sarai Milah Campbell ........................Palm Beach Atlantic University
Thomas Junior Carrie ........................University of Alabama
Luke Joseph Cerrone..........................Savannah College of Art and Design
Kaitlyn Mae Chapman ......................Indian River State College
Hannah Chung ..................................Syracuse University
James Joseph Cote..............................Eckerd College
Cassidy Croft Curtis...........................Southern Methodist University
Morgan Rae DeMartini ......................Florida Atlantic University
Kristen Colleen Donovan..................University of Florida
Duralson Dorcenat.............................Nova Southeastern University
Sean Thomas Mitchell Driscoll .........Florida Gulf Coast University
Edwin Earl Edenfield, III....................University of Mississippi
Karen Vardanovich Episkoposyan ....Boston University
Garrett Delano Fengler ......................Florida Gulf Coast University
Jaclyn Anne Fortier ............................Furman University
Matthew Norman Friend...................University of Florida
John Tyler Gosling.............................Florida Atlantic University
Tawny Skye Grogin............................Florida Atlantic University
Dietrick Alain Harel-Canada .............Florida Atlantic University
Alexander Starr Horton......................Flagler College
Christine Elizabeth Hughes...............Florida Atlantic University
Erica Lin Kalomeris ............................Florida State University
Mckenzie Lynn Keightley..................University of North Carolina Wilmington
Brynlee Marie Kelmanson .................University of North Florida
Natashia Renee Kinsey.......................Florida Gulf Coast University
Paige Naylor Kniskern........................Florida State University
Patricia Lea Kranz...............................University of South Carolina
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Leroy Schwab Christian
Leadership Award
Student has had a leadership role in one of the following
during the past 4 years: Mission Trip, Youth EE, Class Office,
Service Club, Worship Team, Chapel Team, Bible Study, Teen
Advisor, Vacation Bible School.
Lucy Bevill
Above left photo: Dylan Riedel, Colby Zinser, Matthew Friend, Alex Akerstrom, Charles Adderley and
Robbie Burkey. Center photo: Chris Carneal ’98. Right photo: Cassidy Curtis, Morgan DeMartini.
Katelyn Rose Sara Kreizinger .............Florida Inernational University
Cecily Renee Kritz ..............................Furman University
Gregory Tyler Kruszynski...................Barry University
Daniel John Lange .............................Florida State University
Brandy Catherine Lucas ....................Florida State University
Douglas Charles Martinez .................Palm Beach State College
Emily Elizabeth McMurtrey...............University of North Carolina Greensboro
Kili Alejandra Meckler .......................Florida State University
Christina Marie Medina ....................Stanford University
Haley Breann Muller..........................Florida State University
James Nganga Mungai.......................Florida State University
Jessica Nederlanden ...........................University of Pittsburgh
Annelise Leah Powell.........................Florida Gulf Coast University
Ellen Elizabeth Radandt.....................Rollins College
Dylan Douglas Riedel.........................Tallahassee Community College
John Powers Rinehart ........................University of South Florida
Kristen Brittany Robotham ...............Florida State University
James Clarence Ross...........................Purdue Universtiy
Dillon Patrick Saboda ........................Florida Atlantic University
Taylor Elizabeth Sasser.......................University of Alabama
Eliot George Scarpetti ........................Covenant College
Tara Marie Schottke ...........................Florida Gulf Coast University
Adrian Jarel Serraneau .......................Broward College
Jillian Grace Sherman........................Barton College
Jacob Robert Sorensen .......................Appalachian State University Honors College
Benjamin Dale Spangler ....................Florida State University
Jacqueline Rome Stein .......................Sante Fe Community College
Matthew Kent Stolley ........................Grove City College
William Keegan Storrs .......................University of Florida Honors College
Emily June Strickland ........................Florida Southern College
James Evan Thomas...........................Southeastern University
Bailea Susanna June Tinsley ..............Lee University
Victoria Michelle Tucker....................Sante Fe Community College
Amy Elizabeth Wall ...........................Florida Atlantic University
Daniel William Wareham..................Florida Atlantic University
Jennifer Lynn Wells ...........................Palm Beach Atlantic University
Christina Joy Woodburn ...................Florida State University
Colby Denning Zinser .......................Berklee College of Music
Guy Metzger Christian
Service Award
Student participated in one of the following during the past
4 years: Mission Trip, Youth EE, Class Office, Service Club,
Worship Team, Chapel Team, Bible Study Teacher, Teen
Advisor, Vacation Bible School, Community Service “Extra
Mile.”
J.P. Rinehart
WA Christian Character Award
Student has shown Christian character in many of the
following ways: has a positive influence on others; selfcontrolled in speech, emotions and actions; treats others with
kindness, honor and dignity; trustworthy; demonstrates
receptivity to God’s Word; encourages others toward God’s
Word; honors and obeys all godly authority.
Ben Spangler
Spirit of National Honor
Society Award
Julia Appleby, Kristen Donovan and Bailea Tinsley
Daughters of the American
Revolution Good Citizen Award
Lucy Bevill
Valley Forge Freedom Foundation
Susanna Botkin and Ben Spangler
Rotary Club Student
of the Month Award
Julia Appleby........................October 2010
Susanna Botkin.......................March 2011
Meg Beaupied
Memorial Scholarship
Susanna Botkin
Rotary Club of Ft. Lauderdale
Michael J. Grimmé II Memorial
Scholarship
James Mungai
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2010 Scholarships Awarded
Seniors
Congratulations
Congratulations to Jacob Sorensen
on His Acceptance to FSU’s
College of Music!
Jacob Sorensen received FSU’s Freshman University
Scholarship along with the Florida Bright Futures
Academic Scholarship. He has also been accepted
into Appalachian State University in Boone, North
Carolina. Jacob is a Chancellor’s Scholar Alternate
and has been accepted into their Honors Program.
Student Art Recognition
Senior Jaclyn Fortier received a scholarship to attend the
Fort Lauderdale Art Museum’s high school workshop
based upon her submitted work. Senior Luke Cerrone had
three pieces selected to receive awards for the Regional
Scholastic Art Competition.
Cassidy Curtis
Awarded SMU
Hunt Leadership
Scholarship!
"Christina"
by Senior Luke Cerrone
After multiple scholarship opportunities, Cassidy
Curtis knows that Southern Methodist University
is the place for her! As part of a special group of
100 undergraduate students at SMU, Cassidy was
chosen for a special scholarship based on her
leadership skills and ability to take action.
Academic Benchmarks
SAT Class Average (1600 scale) ......1134
Top 25%..........................................1243
ACT Class Average (36 scale) .............25
Top 25% ..............................................27
AP Scholars: 8 as of the end of last year’s
Class of 2010.
Annelise Powell
and Lucy Bevill
American Musical & Dramatic Academy........$
American Musical & Dramatic Academy........$
American University ........................................$
Appalachian State University ..........................$
Baylor University..............................................$
Barry University ...............................................$
Barton College..................................................$
Belmont University..........................................$
Berry College ....................................................$
Boston University.............................................$
Comcast Leaders and Achievers......................$
Covenant College ............................................$
Dordt College ...................................................$
Eckerd College..................................................$
Elon University.................................................$
Florida Atlantic University ..............................$
Florida Southern College .................................$
Florida State University....................................$
Full Sail University ...........................................$
Furman University ...........................................$
Grove City College...........................................$
Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College....................$
The Joyce M. Huizenga Foundation ...............$
The King’s College............................................$
Lee University...................................................$
Maryville College .............................................$
Michael J. Grimmé II Memorial Scholarship..$
Nova Southeastern University.........................$
Oklahoma Baptist University ..........................$
Palm Beach Atlantic University.......................$
Rhodes College.................................................$
Rollins College..................................................$
Samford University ..........................................$
Savannah College of Art and Design ..............$
Scholarship Assistance Foundation.................$
Southern Methodist University.......................$
Stanford University..........................................$
Union University .............................................$
University of Alabama .....................................$
University of Central Florida...........................$
University of Florida ........................................$
University of Miami.........................................$
University of North Carolina Greensboro......$
University of North Carolina Wilmington.....$
University of Pittsburgh...................................$
University of South of Carolina ......................$
Westminster College ........................................$
74,200.00
1,000.00
7,400.00
90,128.00
76,640.00
48,000.00
106,400.00
12,000.00
105,600.00
13,600.00
1,000.00
102,200.00
12,000.00
48,000.00
88,000.00
77,000.00
87,200.00
66,800.00
40,000.00
458,000.00
17,600.00
12,800.00
68,000.00
40,000.00
23,200.00
74,000.00
2,000.00
132,000.00
87,972.00
59,700.00
75,584.00
72,000.00
98,800.00
108,000.00
1,820.00
284,000.00
197,800.00
36,000.00
20,000.00
62,000.00
96,656.00
281,400.00
93,900.00
91,600.00
92,000.00
131,520.00
70,400.00
Total College..................................................$3,787,720.00
Total Estimated Bright
Futures Scholarships.....................................$ 804,480.00
Total 2011 Estimated Scholarship Awards .$4,592,200.00
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Left photo: Julia Appleby and Daniel Lange. Right photo: Matt Stolley.
2011
Winter Court
W
inter Court week was an exciting show of
Westminster Academy® spirit. When the school
doors opened on Monday, January 18th, students
entered theme-decorated hallways as the different
grades began a week of friendly competition. Filled
with activities, dress-up days and basketball games, WA
students, faculty and alumni had an outstanding week.
Middle School students participated in spirit week with
“color” day, “white-out” day, “celebrity” day, and of
course, “super-hero” day. The halls were filled with the
likes of Batman, sports legends and musicians.
The Winter Homecoming Court was introduced during
chapel on Wednesday. Representing the freshman class
were Amber Carignan, Malcolm Devers, Elisabeth
Hunter and Peter Holt. Sophomore couples included
Morgan Hendrikse and Nicolas Shyne, Sara Horne and
Jonathan Merkle. Shelby Taylor, Linwood Ross, Mina
Chung, and Alex Fulton were junior class
representatives. Four senior couples including Patti
Kranz and Trey Edenfield, Julia Appleby and Daniel
Lange, Ellen Radandt and JP Rinehart, and
Erica Kalomeris and Dylan Riedel were all
honored by a teacher or friend speaking of
their Christian character and their devotion
to Christ. Each high school student
then voted for a king and queen.
The week ended with teachers,
parents, students and WA alumni
coming together for a fun night of
basketball, food and fellowship. The
anticipated faculty/alumni game
brought cheers from the crowd. The
faculty took the prize as they came out
with quite a big win over the alumni. “It is so much
fun to watch our teachers play and see them do
something outside of the classroom,” said Amy Kranz.
“I have
made so
Spirit rang out from cheerleaders and fans alike as the
Varsity basketball team took on the Lauderdale Lakes
Eagles. “I was really energized with all of the cheering
from the crowd,” said junior Linwood Ross, one of the
Lions’ starters. The Lions roared out a victory over the
Eagles in the end.
many great
memories
with my
The highlight of the game for many came during
halftime with the crowning of the Winter Court king
and queen. Winners Daniel Lange and Julia Appleby
were chosen by their peers to represent the senior class.
Excellent leaders in both their school and
communities, Daniel and Julia exemplify Christlikeness in all that they do. Congratulations to both of
our winners!
friends this
week.”
—Cassidy Curtis ’11
As the week drew to a close, the spirit did not. Lion
pride is strong among our student body and will
continue in the years to come. Much thanks goes out
to all who gave of their time and talents to make this
year’s Winter Court Homecoming such a success.
Senior Homecoming Court
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(From left) Photo one: WA Varsity Football Team. Photo two: Caroline Israels. Photo three: Zachary Christensen and Victor Manrique. Photo four: Mckenzie Keightley.
Celebrating
God’s Work in
Our Student–
Athletes
Please join us as we celebrate
God’s blessings and provisions in
athletics during the 2010-2011
school year. Congratulations to
our student-athletes, coaches and
school community for your
devotion to Christ and dedication
to excellence in athletics at WA.
2010-2011 FHSAA Academic
Team Champions
Ladies’ Basketball—Winner........................ 3.867
Ali Battista, Christine BienAime, Ashley Carrie,
Anne Kelley, Brynlee Kelmanson, Darcy Maher,
Kailey Mansour, Christina Medina, Alex
Marcroft, Christy Marcroft, Ellen Radandt,
Kaitlyn Stolley, Lauren Tagliola, Rebekah Wise
Ladies’ Water Polo—Winner....................... 3.722
Ashley Alfaro, Victoria Bevill, Brooke Carlton,
Ashley Carrie, Kristen Donovan, Jaclyn Fortier,
Caroline Israels, Koral LaStella, Mary Elizabeth
Mahoney, Kaitlyn McCullough, Jessica
Nederlanden, Kristen Robotham, Taylor Sasser,
Emily Stevenson
Men’s Water Polo—Winner......................... 3.545
AJ Barbar, Max Bevill, Aaron Bibbee, Matt
Binder, Luke Cerrone, Logan Johnstone, Henry
Kluger, Tyler Peterson, Austin Saunders, Nicolas
Shyne, Arthur Soderberg
2010-2011
Westminster Academy®
Booster Club Awards
Jack Mowday—Leadership Award
Ladies
Julia Appleby .............................................volleyball
Laurie Auld..............................................cheer, track
Ali Battista—Winner..................basketball, track
Brittany Carey ...............cross country, soccer, track
Cassidy Curtis ...................................................cheer
Katie Kinsella ...................................................soccer
Natashia Kinsey.............................................softball
Patti Kranz.......................................................diving
Kailey Mansour...........................basketball, softball
Christina Medina ..............................................track
Emily McMurtrey ......................................volleyball
Jessica Nederlanden .............swimming, water polo
Caroline Nichols....................................soccer, track
Ellen Radandt..............................basketball, softball
Kristen Robotham........................soccer, water polo
Taylor Sasser .............................................water polo
Jillian Sherman..........................................volleyball
Men
Will Buschmann...........................................baseball
AJ Barbar—Winner...........swimming, basketball
and water polo
Aaron Bibbee ........................swimming, water polo
Reid Coningsby ................................football, tennis
Tyler Gosling ...................................................soccer
Brandon Herndon...........................................soccer
Daniel Lange ...................................................diving
Victor Manrique ..............................................soccer
J.P. Rinehart.........................................football, track
James Ross ........................football, basketball, track
Linwood Ross ............................................basketball
Ryan Sharpe...............................cross country, track
Matt Stolley ...............................................basketball
Harvey Martin—Spiritual Award
Ladies
Julia Appleby .............................................volleyball
Lucy Bevill ............................swimming, water polo
Madeline Bromley...........................................tennis
Brittany Carey ...............cross country, soccer, track
Kristen Donovan..................swimming, water polo
Anne Kelley.................................basketball, softball
Brynlee Kelmanson...................................basketball
Darcy Maher..............................................basketball
Jessica Nederlanden .............swimming, water polo
Caroline Nichols....................................soccer, track
Annelise Powell ................................................cheer
Elisa Reino........................................................soccer
Kristen Robotham........................soccer, water polo
Alana Trombino ..............................................tennis
Emily Tucker—Winner .............................softball
Men
AJ Barbar ............swimming, basketball, water polo
Aaron Bibbee ........................swimming, water polo
Daniel Burns—Winner.............football, baseball
Luke Cerrone............................................water polo
Reid Coningsby ................................football, tennis
Luke Ferraguti......................................................golf
J.P. Rinehart.........................................football, track
James Ross ........................football, basketball, track
Ryan Sharpe...............................cross country, track
Ben Spangler.....................................football, soccer
Carl A. Peterson—
Senior Athlete of the Year
Ladies
Ali Battista .......................................basketball, track
Karmen Bosket........................................cheer, track
Brooke Carlton.....................swimming, water polo
Mckenzie Keightley...................................volleyball
Patti Kranz.......................................................diving
Emily McMurtrey—Winner.......volleyball, track
Christina Medina ..............................................track
Jessica Nederlanden .............swimming, water polo
Ellen Radandt..............................basketball, softball
Taylor Sasser .............................................water polo
Men
Charles Adderley ...................................soccer, track
AJ Barbar ..............swimming, basketball, water polo
Robbie Burkey..................................................soccer
Thomas Carrie...........................cross country, track
James Cote....................................................baseball
Sean Driscoll.....................................wrestling, track
Matt Friend........................football, soccer, baseball
James Ross—Winner ............football, basketball,
and track
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Photo five: Patti Kranz. Photo six: Josh Geer. Photo seven: WA Cheerleaders. Photo eight: James Ross.
Carl A. Peterson—Junior
Athlete of the Year
Carl A. Peterson—Freshman
Athlete of the Year
Ladies
Laurie Auld..............................................cheer, track
Amelia Bohlander......................................volleyball
Brittany Carey ...............cross country, soccer, track
Kayla Gardner—Winner....................cheer, track
Kailey Mansour—Winner......basketball, softball
Elisa Reino........................................................soccer
Ladies
Keeley Casey—Winner.......................cheer, track
Brianna Simon......................................cheer, tennis
Carolin Weber .......................................soccer, track
Men
Will Buschmann...........................................baseball
Reid Coningsby ................................football, tennis
Brandon Herndon...........................................soccer
Paul Kepinski......................................................crew
Victor Manrique ..............................................soccer
Hunter Oman ....................................................track
Josh Orsino––Winner............football, basketball
Linwood Ross ............................................basketball
Austin Saunders ...................swimming, water polo
Carl A. Peterson—Sophomore
Athlete of the Year
Ladies
Melissa Coningsby ..........................................tennis
Nicole Feustel ............................cross country, track
Rebekah Fitzgibbon ...........................................crew
Alex Hall.........................swimming, soccer, softball
Caroline Israels—Winner ....................volleyball,
swimming, soccer and water polo
Kaitlyn McCullough................................water polo
Ashley Roughen ............................................softball
Mary-Margaret Schmidt........................soccer, track
Georgia Smith....................................................track
Men
Daniel D’Onofrio .........................................baseball
Logan Johnstone..................swimming, water polo
David King.................................cross country, track
Ryan Rickel .............................football, soccer, track
Ray Sharp—Winner...............football, basketball
Nicolas Shyne.......................swimming, water polo
Men
Chase Allsworth ........................cross country, track
Chris Barbar—Winner ..........football, basketball
Austin Bolton..................................................diving
Chris Bozeman ...................................football, track
Zach Ferraguti...................................soccer, baseball
Bryce Harrold ............................................basketball
Steven LaMay ......................................................golf
Daniel Zubero ................................swimming, track
C.L.A.S.S.—Our Highest Award
Seniors Only
Ladies
Julia Appleby .............................................volleyball
Ali Battista .......................................basketball, track
Brittany Carey ...............cross country, soccer, track
Patti Kranz—Winner ..................................diving
Emily McMurtrey...........................vollleyball, track
Christina Medina ..............................................track
Jessica Nederlanden .............swimming, water polo
Ellen Radandt..............................basketball, softball
Kristen Robotham........................soccer, water polo
Elisa Reino........................................................soccer
Taylor Sasser .............................................water polo
Men
AJ Barbar ..............swimming, basketball, water polo
Aaron Bibbee ........................swimming, water polo
Will Buschmann—Winner......................baseball
Thomas Carrie...........................cross country, track
Daniel Lange ...................................................diving
JP Rinehart..........................................football, track
James Ross ........................football, basketball, track
Linwood Ross ............................................basketball
Ben Spangler.....................................football, soccer
Evan Thomas ................................................football
Zander Von Essen ..............................................crew
Booster Club—Servant Award
Ladies
Julia Appleby—Winner.........................volleyball
Laurie Auld..............................................cheer, track
Madeline Bromley...........................................tennis
Brittany Carey ...............cross country, soccer, track
Brooke Carlton.....................swimming, water polo
Jaclyn Fortier............................................water polo
Anne Kelley.................................basketball, softball
Brynlee Kelmanson...................................basketball
Paige Kniskern ...........................................volleyball
Rachel Lenardson......................................volleyball
Haley Muller .....................................................cheer
Jessica Nederlanden .............swimming, water polo
Kristen Robotham........................soccer, water polo
Taylor Sasser .............................................water polo
Alana Trombino ..............................................tennis
Emily Tucker..................................................softball
Men
AJ Barbar ............basketball, swimming, water polo
Daniel Burns..................................football, baseball
Reid Coningsby ................................football, tennis
Luke Ferraguti......................................................golf
Josh Fitzgibbon—Winner.....cross country, track
Tyler Gosling ...................................................soccer
Brandon Herndon...........................................soccer
Tyler Kruszynski.................................................crew
James Mungai.........................football, soccer, track
Tyler Peterson............................football, water polo
Austin Saunders ...................swimming, water polo
Ryan Sharpe...............................cross country, track
Matt Stolley ...............................................basketball
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(From left) Photo one: Ellen Radandt. Photo two: Christina Medina. Photo three: Sean Driscoll.
WA Student-Athletes
Spotlighted by the
Sun-Sentinel
Kayla Gardner, Track Star
• After two years in second, Gardner has
advanced to first place position in the
100-meter hurdles
• Won with a blistering time of 14.55 seconds
• Led WA scoring which finished state runner-up
• “I’m just really happy…I have a great coach and an
awesome team. It meant so much to me to come in
first this time…” —Gardner
Caroline Israels, Water Polo Lead Player
• Led the Lady Lions to a 16–0 record before their
last game at the quarterfinals
• Player of the Year for two years
• County’s most dynamic scorer
• “I thought I got better at incorporating my teammates more and relying on them more than just
myself to score. I enjoyed having the entire team
able to shoot…” —Israels
Patti Kranz, State Diving Champ
• First girl in 51 years to win four state titles
in a row
• Finished the 11-dive program with an
amazing 448.95 points
• “It was a personal goal. History as well. I’m happy
God was with me and I was really blessed today.”
—Kranz
Christina Medina, Discus Champ
• Broward Top 8
• First place Discus, Girls’ Individuals
• 2nd All Classes in Florida
• Record for State Meet (1A Division)
• Offered track scholarship to Stanford University
• “This was a great experience, finally being able to
win and set both the state and school records in
track. I couldn’t have done it without my family’s
support. My team encouraged me and I did it for
them.” —Medina
Josh Orsino, Touchdown Record Breaker
• Led the Lions to 7 wins and 3 losses during the
2010–2011 season
• 69 receptions for 1360 receiving yards and 22
touchdowns in 10 games
• Broke two Broward County records for most
touchdowns and receiving yardage in a single
season
• First Team All County for Broward County
selected by the Sun-Sentinel and the Miami
Herald
• “It was rough, but I just took it how it was and
trusted God that everything would be all right.”
—Orsino
Sun-Sentinel Fall 2010–2011 All-County Athletes
Cross Country
Adair Lyden...............................................2nd Team
Amanda Baker ..........................Honorable Mention
Brittany Carey ..........................Honorable Mention
Thomas Carrie..........................Honorable Mention
Nicole Feustel ...........................Honorable Mention
Josh Fitzgibbon.........................Honorable Mention
Caitlyn Hamilton.....................Honorable Mention
David King................................Honorable Mention
Casey McCracken.....................Honorable Mention
Kristen Selbach.........................Honorable Mention
Football
Josh Orsino .................................................1st Team
Drew Offerdahl .........................................2nd Team
Jonathan Merkle.......................Honorable Mention
J.P. Rinehart ..............................Honorable Mention
Jase Romine ..............................Honorable Mention
James Ross ................................Honorable Mention
Ray Sharp..................................Honorable Mention
Swimming and Diving
Patti Kranz.................................1st Team for Diving
Jessica Nederlanden.............1st Team for 50 Freestyle
Boys’ 200 Freestyle Relay..........................2nd Team
(AJ Barbar, Logan Johnstone, Drew Offerdahl,
Austin Saunders)
Jessica Nederlanden..................................2nd Team
for 50 Freestyle
AJ Barbar .........................2nd Team for 50 Freestyle
Austin Saunders............2nd Team for 100 Butterfly
Daniel Lange.............................Honorable Mention
Caroline Nava...........................Honorable Mention
Alex Warters .............................Honorable Mention
Ladies’ Volleyball
Leigh Andrew..............................Athlete of the Year
3rd Year in a Row
Emily McMurtrey........................................1st Team
Amelia Bohlander .....................................2nd Team
Mckenzie Keightley...................................2nd Team
Betsy Botkin..............................Honorable Mention
Jillian Sherman.........................Honorable Mention
Ladies’ Varsity Basketball
Ali Battista.................................Honorable Mention
Kailey Mansour ........................Honorable Mention
Men’s Varsity Basketball
Linwood Ross............................................2nd Team
AJ Barbar ...................................Honorable Mention
James Ross ................................Honorable Mention
Matt Stolley ..............................Honorable Mention
Ashton Anderson .....................Honorable Mention
Brittany Carey ..........................Honorable Mention
Caroline Israels.........................Honorable Mention
Men’s Varsity Soccer
Robbie Burkey ..........................Honorable Mention
Matt Friend...............................Honorable Mention
Tyler Gosling ............................Honorable Mention
Baseball
James Cote.................................................2nd Team
Will Buschmann ......................Honorable Mention
Softball
Ellen Radandt ...........................Honorable Mention
Anne Kelley ..............................Honorable Mention
Kailey Mansour ........................Honorable Mention
Ladies’ Tennis
Madeline Bromley....................Honorable Mention
Alana Trombino .......................Honorable Mention
Men’s Tennis
Brendan Abernethy..................Honorable Mention
Reid Coningsby. .......................Honorable Mention
Ladies’ Track
Christina Medina........................................1st Team
Kayla Gardner .............................................1st Team
Ali Battista.................................Honorable Mention
Karmen Bosket .........................Honorable Mention
Keeley Casey.............................Honorable Mention
Adair Lyden ..............................Honorable Mention
Caroline Nichols ......................Honorable Mention
Men’s Track
Thomas Carrie..........................Honorable Mention
Hunter Oman...........................Honorable Mention
J.P. Rinehart ..............................Honorable Mention
Ladies’ Water Polo
Caroline Israels .........Player of the Year & 1st Team
Brooke Carlton .........................Honorable Mention
Jessica Nederlanden .................Honorable Mention
Taylor Sasser..............................Honorable Mention
Men’s Water Polo
AJ Barbar ...................................Honorable Mention
Aaron Bibbee ............................Honorable Mention
Tyler Peterson...........................Honorable Mention
All-American
Caroline Israels...........................................3rd Team
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Miami Herald Fall 2010–2011 All-County Athletes
Cross Country
Adair Lyden................................................3rd Team
Amanda Baker ..........................Honorable Mention
Brittany Carey ..........................Honorable Mention
Thomas Carrie..........................Honorable Mention
Nicole Feustel ...........................Honorable Mention
Josh Fitzgibbon.........................Honorable Mention
David King................................Honorable Mention
Casey McCracken.....................Honorable Mention
Kristen Selbach.........................Honorable Mention
Football
Josh Orsino .................................................1st Team
Drew Offerdahl .........................................2nd Team
Ray Sharp....................................................3rd Team
Jonathan Merkle.......................Honorable Mention
J.P. Rinehart ..............................Honorable Mention
Jase Romine ..............................Honorable Mention
James Ross ................................Honorable Mention
Swimming and Diving
Patti Kranz.................................1st Team for Diving
Jessica Nederlanden..........1st Team for 50 Freestyle
Boys’ 200 Freestyle Relay..........................2nd Team
(AJ Barbar, Logan Johnstone, Drew Offerdahl,
Austin Saunders)
Jessica Nederlanden .............3rd Team for 100 Back
Austin Saunders.............3rd Team for 100 Butterfly
Girls’ 200 Freestyle Relay...........................3rd Team
(Caroline Israels, Jessica Nederlanden,
Caroline Nava, Amy Kranz)
AJ Barbar ...................................Honorable Mention
Aaron Bibbee ............................Honorable Mention
Caroline Israels.........................Honorable Mention
Logan Johnstone......................Honorable Mention
Amy Kranz................................Honorable Mention
Daniel Lange.............................Honorable Mention
Jessica Nederlanden .................Honorable Mention
Caroline Nava...........................Honorable Mention
Drew Offerdahl.........................Honorable Mention
Alex Warters .............................Honorable Mention
Ladies’ Volleyball
Leigh Andrew..............................Athlete of the Year
& 1st Team
Emily McMurtrey........................................1st Team
Mckenzie Keightley ....................................1st Team
Amelia Bohlander .....................................2nd Team
Julia Appleby ............................Honorable Mention
Betsy Botkin..............................Honorable Mention
Rachel Lenardson.....................Honorable Mention
Paige Kniskern..........................Honorable Mention
Men’s Basketball
Linwood Ross............................................2nd Team
AJ Barbar ...................................Honorable Mention
James Ross ................................Honorable Mention
Ray Sharp..................................Honorable Mention
Matt Stolley ..............................Honorable Mention
Ladies’ Soccer
Caroline Israels...........................................3rd Team
Ashton Anderson .....................Honorable Mention
Brittany Carey ..........................Honorable Mention
Melissa Coningsby ...................Honorable Mention
Jessica MacClugage ..................Honorable Mention
Elisa Reino ................................Honorable Mention
Wrestling
Sean Driscoll.............................Honorable Mention
Baseball
James Cote..................................................3rd Team
Derek Borgeson ........................Honorable Mention
Daniel Burns.............................Honorable Mention
Will Buschmann ......................Honorable Mention
Daniel D’Onofrio .....................Honorable Mention
Zach Dudas...............................Honorable Mention
Matt Friend...............................Honorable Mention
Softball
Ellen Radandt.............................................3rd Team
Anne Kelley ..............................Honorable Mention
Kailey Mansour ........................Honorable Mention
Ashley Roughen .......................Honorable Mention
Brittany Singh ..........................Honorable Mention
Ladies’ Tennis
Madeline Bromley....................Honorable Mention
Alana Trombino .......................Honorable Mention
Men’s Tennis
Brendan Abernethy..................Honorable Mention
Reid Coningsby........................Honorable Mention
Ladies’ Track
Christina Medina........................................1st Team
Kayla Gardner.................................2nd & 3rd Team
Ali Battista............3rd Team & Honorable Mention
Karmen Bosket .........................Honorable Mention
Keeley Casey.............................Honorable Mention
Adair Lyden ..............................Honorable Mention
Emily McMurtrey.....................Honorable Mention
Caroline Nichols ......................Honorable Mention
Mary-Margaret Schmidt...........Honorable Mention
Georgia Smith ..........................Honorable Mention
Men’s Track
J.P. Rinehart................................................3rd Team
Andrew Carrie ..........................Honorable Mention
Thomas Carrie..........................Honorable Mention
Sean Driscoll.............................Honorable Mention
Josh Fitzgibbon.........................Honorable Mention
Evin Hamilton..........................Honorable Mention
Peter Jones ................................Honorable Mention
David King................................Honorable Mention
Hunter Oman...........................Honorable Mention
Ladies’ Water Polo
Caroline Israels ...........................Athlete of the Year
& 1st Team
Brooke Carlton .........................Honorable Mention
Kristen Donovan......................Honorable Mention
Jaclyn Fortier ............................Honorable Mention
Mary Elizabeth Mahoney ........Honorable Mention
Kaitlyn McCullough ................Honorable Mention
Jessica Nederlanden .................Honorable Mention
Taylor Sasser..............................Honorable Mention
Men’s Water Polo
AJ Barbar....................................................2nd Team
Aaron Bibbee..............................................3rd Team
Henry Kluger ............................Honorable Mention
Logan Johnstone......................Honorable Mention
Tyler Peterson...........................Honorable Mention
Austin Saunders........................Honorable Mention
Nicolas Shyne...........................Honorable Mention
Arthur Soderberg......................Honorable Mention
2010-2011 Athlete of the Year
Miami Herald & Sun-Sentinel
Caroline Israels, water polo
Miami Herald
2010-2011 Scholar-Athletes
Matt Friend, football, soccer, baseball
Patti Kranz, diving
FACA 2A Scholar-Athlete
Basketball Camp
Will Buschmann, baseball
2010-2011
Westminster Academy®
Booster Club Awards
Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Freshman
Malcom Devers.............................................football
Bryce Harrold ............................................basketball
Jessica MacClugage..........................................soccer
James Roldan...................................................soccer
Matthew Sharpe—Winner.............cross country,
soccer, track
Carolin Weber .......................................soccer, track
Sophomore
Max Bevill..................................football, water polo
Blake Kidwell .................................football, baseball
David King—Winner............cross country, track
Joy Mikhail.........................................................crew
Jordan Lopez........................................cross country
Junior
Luke Ferraguti—Winner .................................golf
Brandon Herndon...........................................soccer
Kailey Mansour...........................basketball, softball
Mark Newsom .....................................cross country
Alana Trombino ..............................................tennis
Senior Ladies
Julia Appleby .............................................volleyball
Emily McMurtrey—Winner.......volleyball, track
Christina Medina............................basketball, track
Haley Muller .....................................................cheer
Patti Kranz.......................................................diving
Senior Men
AJ Barbar ............swimming, basketball, water polo
Matt Friend—Winner...football, soccer, baseball
Daniel Lange ...................................................diving
James Mungai—Winner.........football, soccer, track
Ben Spangler.....................................football, soccer
Team Grade Point Average Award
Ladies
Basketball—Winner......................................3.867
Crew—2nd........................................................3.761
Track & Field—3rd ...........................................3.734
Men
Golf—Winner................................................3.619
Water Polo—2nd..............................................3.545
Baseball—3rd....................................................3.535
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A
special part of this year’s
festivities included a tribute
to Ms. Carol Neal during
homecoming chapel on
Thursday, October 21st. Having
been a teacher at WA from the
school’s beginning in 1971, her
first year of teaching took place
at Pompano Park Harness Track
while the current facility was
under construction. Ms. Neal
has served as a 6th grade
teacher, a missions teacher, a
Bible teacher, and is currently
the award-winning yearbook
advisor. As a tribute to her, four
former students from her first
class were present to surprise her
in chapel (pictured below). The
presentation was filmed and
then aired on NBC 6,
acknowledging her years of
Homecoming week at Westminster Academy® was
filled with numerous activities and opportunities to
celebrate our forty-year legacy.
outstanding dedication to
Westminster Academy®
students. “There are so many days
when I wake up and just cannot
wait to get to school in the
morning. I love working with my
students; they are like my own
children. Being able to educate
them as well as teach them about
Christ’s love has been so amazing
these past 40 years,” said Neal.
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Lamplighter Dedication Ceremony participants.
T
he 2nd annual alumni-faculty flag-football game took place on
October 23rd, on the east campus athletic field. The competitive
spirit of WA was alive and well as both sides fought to the end.
After a grueling game, the faculty pulled off the win.
senior class representatives were honored in chapel by special
mentors in their lives who spoke of their devotion to Christ
and encouraged votes from the student body based on
character.
Following the game, the Lamplighter Dedication Ceremony took
place. Dr. Orsino spoke of the legacy of WA teachers touching the
lives of thousands of students during their years of ministry. A
decorative lamp was placed in the front garden near the 56th street
crosswalk to honor faculty and staff members, both past and present,
who had worked at WA for 25 years or more. Commemorative bricks
inscribed with their names were placed around the Lamplighter
Legacy Garden. Forty teachers and staff were honored by the
applause of many whom they had served over the years.
Spirit Night exploded with excitement for the last event before
the big homecoming game. The cheerleaders rallied the crowd
with different performances throughout the evening while the
senior court played entertaining games. The night of fun
competition and camaraderie was wrapped up with an
encouraging message from Dr. Orsino who challenged
students to remain wholeheartedly devoted to Christ.
As part of their reunion weekend, WA alumni from the class of 1990
enjoyed LaSpada’s lunch on the beach with an afternoon of
fellowship before coming back together for their celebratory dinner
that evening at the Mai Kai Restaurant.
“I felt honored to be
nominated by the
high school as this
year’s king. Choosing
to attend high school
at Westminster
Academy® was one
of the best decisions
I’ve ever made.”
— James Ross, ’11
(pictured left with
Cassidy Curtis)
There were many homecoming activities for WA students. The high
school dress-up days called for some creative thinking this year.
Representing decades from the 50’s to the 80’s, each class of freshmen
to seniors dressed in their appropriate themes from poodle skirts to
disco pants. Likewise, the Caste System Day saw classes of peasants,
farmers, merchants and royalty. Celebrity Day brought many folks to
school from Taylor Swift to Lucille Ball. Wednesday’s traditional
beach day was a great time of fellowship, games, and relaxation for
every high school student.
Always a highlight of the week, the high school homecoming court
was nominated by their classmates (nominees listed right). The
Above left photo: Josh Orsino. Bottom left photo (l-r): James Ross,
Drew Brown, Charles Adderley, Cassidy Curtis, Lucy Bevill, Ben Spangler,
Annelise Powell and Tyler Gosling.
Highlighting an action-packed, fun week was Friday night’s
football game against the South Florida Heat. The evening
started with an alumni barbeque under the tent, catered by
Offerdahl’s Cafe. The Lions truly roared against the Heat with
an exciting victory. “It felt good to hang out with friends and
cheer for our football team. Winning
the game was very exciting!” said
Freshman class
senior
Ellen Radandt. Homecoming
representatives:
court
was
recognized in style with a
Emmeline Chopourian
ride
around
the track in a
Cody Grimm
convertible
before
being escorted
Brianna Simon
onto
the
field.
James
Ross and
Zachary Tillbrook
Cassidy Curtis were crowned
Sophomore class
homecoming king and queen.
representatives:
Congratulations to both of them
Christine BienAme
who represent WA well through
Ray Sharp
Christian leadership!
Bridget Revier
The annual golf and tennis
Billy Braun
tournament rounded out this year’s
Junior class
homecoming festivities. The
representatives:
tournament is put on every year to
Laurie Auld
help raise money for our school
Cody Estebe
and different funds. Thank you for
Joey Knight
all
who participated!
Catherine Guardabassi
Homecoming week 2010 was filled
Senior class
with many exciting activities for
representatives:
students and alumni. A special
Tyler Gosling
thank you goes out to all who spent
Annelise Powell
time organizing each event so that
James Ross
it was enjoyed to the fullest. Special
Drew Brown
memories were made as the WA
Ben Spangler
family continued to thank God for
Lucy Bevill
His faithfulness over these past
Cassidy Curtis
forty years of ministry.
Charles Adderley.
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hilarious cameo appearance from Captain Hook and
his pirates as they re-enacted a scene from the school
play, Peter Pan. A one-of-a-kind costume contest was
then held, awarding Jeff Jacques and Mandy Estep with
the most “groovy” costumes!
T
he great sounds of WA’s Jazz Combo playing
groovy 70’s music greeted WA’s guests to the highly
anticipated auction––Celebrating 40 Groovy Years, held
at the Westin Fort Lauderdale on February 25, 2011.
A special thank you to
our dedicated volunteers:
Wanda Alday
Jennifer Anselmo
Lynn Barbar
David Bishop
Jeff Carroll
Kristin Colford
Sandy Higerd ’81 Curran
Nancy Curro
Cassidy Curtis ’11
Barbara DiFiore
Kim Edgar
Debbie Erisman
Lamar Fisher
Carol Fox
Jeff Jacques ’94
Sarah McCracken
Heather Moraitis
Marti Navarro
Madeline Nedry
Ramona Neuman
Nancy Olsen-Weston
Claudette Pearson
Suzanne Perun
Denyse Peterson
Pat Pinkston
Pamela Saenz
David Schwartz
Renee Simon
Jeffe Slocumb
Ellen Trombino
Melissa Vega
Laura Vito
Lindsey Whiddon ’04
Holly Wettrich ’83
Sally Zubero
WA Jazz Combo
WA Quartet
WA Cheerleaders
Guests enjoyed mixing and mingling as they
attempted to outbid each other on unique and
original items. “The silent auction was a blast,” said
Coach Estep. “There was no way that I was leaving
without the autographed Dan Marino football.”
After the highly spirited silent auction came to a close,
the WA cheerleaders escorted guests back to the 70’s as
the ballroom was aglow with disco balls on each table.
The WA community then enjoyed an incredibly
Above photo: Jeffrey Jacques ’94.
Below photo: Shannon and Ehren Wallhoff
with Greg and Mandy Estep.
Honorary guest Dr. Ken Wackes, Westminster
Academy®’s headmaster for thirty years, shared with
the guests, “For 40 years, through the Lord’s blessings
and guidance, and through the support and hard work of
this very special community, Westminster Academy®
continues its rich legacy of sending out bright and godly
young men and women prepared and equipped to change
this world for Christ.”
After a delicious dinner, the main event began––the
live auction. WA parent, professional auctioneer, and
Pompano Beach Mayor, Lamar Fisher, did an incredible
job as the live auctioneer. The highlight of the evening
was the friendly battle for a special school parking
place––two spaces went for $54,000 each! The “Heart
Raise” was also a special time in the live auction where
guests could raise their paddles to donate a specified
amount of money to WA. $8,300 was raised to enhance
our school’s technology.
Thank you to all who
contributed and participated—
more than $185,000 was
raised to purchase a new
school bus and increase our
technology. A very special
thanks goes to auction chair
Katy Singh and acquisitions
chair Wanda Alday and all
who helped make Celebrating
40 Groovy Years the most
successful WA auction ever!
Left photo: Jane Turner and Cynthia Bond.
Above photo: Laurie Auld and Katrina Phillips.
Left photo: Dr. Ken and Ruth Wackes with Dr.
Leo and Cyndi Orsino.
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Golf & Tennis Tournament
Raising Funds “Fore” our School
WA’s Golf & Tennis Tournament was held on Monday, October 25, 2010, at
the Coral Ridge Country Club, and was once again a huge success! Through
much diligence, hard work, and generosity from WA friends, families, and
donors, over $10,589 was raised to benefit our school.
The day started with incredible weather, and included a wonderful boxed
lunch, hitting for prizes on the tennis courts, and a putting contest as a
precursor to the tournament. Coconut Creek Hyundai donated goody bags for
all, as well as a car for the hole-in-one, which one of our players “almost”
won. Jay Carroll was a foot away from winning $10,000 in the putting contest
and Robin Selbach won the Tennis Tournament. The day ended with a
wonderful barbeque dinner and fellowship. A special “thank you” goes to Golf
& Tennis Tournament
Chair Katy Singh and the
WA Boosterclub.
Left photo: Golfers enjoying a great tournament. Above right photo: T.J. Boros
WA Catches
the Fever
Zooming down high-speed water slides,
winning a cake at the popular cakewalk,
and bungee cord jumping high into the
sky have all become anticipated activities
every spring at Westminster Academy®.
Sponsored by the PTF, Spring Fever was
held on Saturday,
April 16, on the
athletic field.
A special thank you
goes to the PTF for all
their hard work to
make this event a
special time of
fellowship for the
school community and
for those interested in
joining the WA family.
Fishers of Men
WA’s Annual Fishing
Tournament
The WA community enjoyed a gorgeous
day on the water at the Fishers of Men
Annual Fishing Tournament. Fishermen
(and fisherwomen) of all ages and skill
levels had a great day of
reeling in fish and
enjoying the WA
community. A very special
thank you goes to Tom
and Denise Ellis for
opening up their home to
host the tournament, and
to Katy Madonna ’89
Singh and Denise Ellis for
chairing the event.
Left photo: Jacqueline Nava and Kaitlin Scallin. Above photo: Paul and Kyle Glenum.
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Top photo: Briana Jacobson, Christine
BienAime, and David King.
Middle left photo: Madison Sipowski,
Tyler Coningsby and Danielle
Chiwara show their Lions spirit.
Middle right photo: Philip Barbar.
Bottom photo: Westy the lion is a
crowd favorite!
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Annual Report
2010–2011
Annual Report
Dear WA Community,
Thank you for impacting thousands of lives
by blessing our school ministry. A special
Top photo left: Chrisy Hess and Connor DeYoung.
Top photo center: Dawn Erlich enjoys reading a
Kindle in the media center.
Top photo right: Alex Pagliaro and Jessica
Madhukar.
Middle photo: Jackson Scott and Skylar Freas
Bottom photo: Keith Tatton and Brandon Laurent
thank you to our School Board, Booster Club,
PTF and volunteers for your continued prayers
and support. For 40 years, donors have given
the funds needed to provide our students a
Christ-centered, educational foundation.
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Annual Report
From Director of
Development/
Communications
Laura Brash ’87 Bishop
Westminster
Academy®’s faithful
donors have
impacted thousands
of lives by blessing
our school ministry
with the funds
needed to provide
our students with a
Christ-centered
foundation. Thank you for generously
providing us with your time, talents and
treasure to enhance our Kingdom work at
WA. From joining the Headmaster’s
Council to volunteering at the auction,
our school community has rallied to raise
over one million dollars––thank you!
Summary of Events/Projects
Auction
Booster Club
Membership
Boosterthon
Calendar (10-11)
Christmas Boutique
Concessions
Golf & Tennis
Tournament
Pavillion
TOTALS
Raised
$ 210,895.00
Revenue
$ 185,059.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
16,832.00
35,562.00
16,014.00
12,862.00
16,990.00
$ 33,497.00
$ 15,998.00
$ 358,650.00
7,640.00
18,960.00
13,339.00
9,653.00
8,653.00
$ 10,364.00
$
7,018.00
$ 260,686.00
Student Enrollment
Total School Population
Lower School Population (PK-5)
Middle School Population (6-8)
Upper School Population (9-12)
Academy of Classical Education (ACE)
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
Average Class Size
842
281
218
343
68
1:12
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Summary of Gifts
“I thank my God every
time I remember you.”
—Philippians 1:3
Annual Fund
Campaign
Capital Campaign
Designated Gifts
Financial Assistance
In Kind Gifts
Memorial/In Honor
Planned Giving
Events and Projects
TOTALS
Giving by Constituency
Dr. Leo Orsino presents WA parent and Lou Church Foundation
Chair, Dr. Robert Helmholdt, with a commemorative placque.
The Lou Church
Educational Foundation
Continues to Support Westminster
A very special thank you goes to the Lou Church
Educational Foundation for their very generous
and continual support of Westminster Academy®.
$ 518,485.00
$
17,505.00
$ 330,497.00
$
90,743.00
$ 145,812.00
$
4,360.00
$
38,620.00
$ 260,686.00
$ 1,406,708.00
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Annual Report
2010-2011 Westminster Academy®
School Board Members
A special thank you to the School Board members for their
insight, direction and wisdom.
2010-2011 PTF
A special thank you goes to the PTF Board:
Julie Berry
Laura Bishop (Administrative Rep)
Kim and Chip Edgar (Past Presidents)
Denise and Tom Ellis
Katharine and Scott Moss
Melissa and Ernesto Vega (Presidents)
Holly and Paul Warters
Tracey and Greg Wood (Treasurer)
2010-2011
Booster Club
Back row, l-r: Bob Barnes, Mike Pritchard (Vice-Chairman),
Craig Peterson, Russ Coningsby and Terry McKay
Front row, l-r: Larry Thompson, Kim Nava, Brian MacClugage
(Chairman), Carole Sipowski and Jeff Masters
Not photographed: Ryan Critch and Terrie Roughen
A special thank you goes to our Booster Club:
George Barbar
Shannon Wallhoff (Administrative Representative)
Brad Botkin
Laurie Edenfield
Debi McMurtrey (Secretary)
Blake Peed
Doria Rickel (Treasurer)
Scot Sasser (Vice President)
Orlando Sharpe (President)
Jim Welch
Total Ending June 30
2011
2010
SUPPORT AND REVENUE
Support—Contributions
2010-2011
Fiscal Year
Schedules of
Westminster
Academy®
Statements of
Financial Position
1,238,133
1,039,720
9,134,377
780,648
501,377
270,745
(6,154)
10,680,993
9,291,207
1,150,804
450,125
192,590
(9,642)
11,075,084
Total Support and Revenue
11,919,126
12,114,804
EXPENSES
Program Services
Management and General
Total Expenses
9,849,684
2,028,681
11,878,365
10,471,682
1,983,279
12,454,961
Change in Net Assets
Net Assets, Beginning of Year
40,761
4,534,950
(340,157)
4,875,107
Net Assets, End of Year
4,575,711
4,534,950
Tuition & Fees—Net
Student Activities
Other Revenue
Investment Income
Change in Value of Split-Interest
Total Revenue
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Annual Report
2010–2011 HEADMASTER’S COUNCIL
It is with sincere thanksgiving that we recognize these Headmaster’s Council members who have given a minimum gift of $1,500 this school
year. If you are interested in partnering with Westminster Academy® through a financial contribution, please contact Director of Development
Laura Brash ’87 Bishop at 954.771.4615, ext. 2637, or at bishopl@wacad.edu. You may also go to www.wacad.edu to become a Headmaster’s
Council member today!
Golden Crest Circle
$15,000+
Gloria L. Walker Estate and Trust
Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes ’97
Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Travis Leonardi
Mr. and Mrs. William Malinchak
Mrs. Vivian MacDonald
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Meacham
Dr. and Mrs. Leo Orsino
Renaissance Charitable
Foundation Inc.
Robert J. Gregory Estate and Trust
Silver Armor Circle
$10,000 - $14,999
Mr. and Mrs. A. Edward Appleby
Ernest C. Cassill Marital Trust
Joyce M Huizenga Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Brian D.
MacClugage
Russell and Cindy Perkins ’79
Coningsby
Bronze Lion Circle
$5,000 - $9,999
Booster Enterprises, Inc.
David and Laura Brash ’87 Bishop
Community Foundation of
Broward
Kristian and Debbie Decker ’93
Cruz
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Clemons
Mr. and Mrs. Dana DeYoung
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Eldridge
Mr. and Mrs. William Estes
Mr. and Mrs. F. St. George
Guardabassi
Hank Sipowski Insurance, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Kanell
Mr. and Mrs. Terry McKay
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sipowski
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor, Jr.
Thomas Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Ernesto Vega
Iron Shield Circle
$2,500 - $4,999
Mr. and Mrs. A. Robert
Coningsby
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Curlee
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hyatt
Mrs. Rosemary Jackson
Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Kuykendall
Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick W.
Loomis
Mr. Alan McKay ’00
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Myers
Fred ’77 and Dawn Tyson ’77
Roccanti
Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Slocumb
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wackes
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Weissman
Ms. Clover Wilmot
Anonymous – 1
Headmaster’s Council
$1,500 - $2,499
Mr. Guma ’95 and Mrs. Jamie
Black ’97 Aguiar
Mr. Paul and Mrs. Ashley
Jominy ’99 Baur
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baxter
Dr. and Mrs. Bryan W. Berry
Mr. and Mrs. Brian C. Bibbee
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Boender
Mr. and Mrs. R. Stephen Botkin
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Breslin
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Burgess
Aviation Legal Group, P.A.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark J. Cochran, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Coningsby ’81
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Couchenour
Data Blues Corp.
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Critch
Ms. Kathy Duquette
Dr. and Mrs. Magnus Ekedede
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ellis
Mr. Robert Ely
Richard and Cindy Metzger ’86
Faulk
Ms. Karen Grossutti
David and Sandra Smith ’85 Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Haring
Mr. and Mrs. Art Harrold
Mrs. Jenny Hoover
Dr. Phil Hopkins ’84
Mr. and Mrs. Crane A. Johnstone
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jominy
Mrs. D. James Kennedy
State of the School Address: Paige Guardabassi, Susan Andreae ’79 Storrs, Paul and Lauren Buschmann,
Karen Grossutti, Bob and Margie Helmholdt.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kidwell
Dr. and Mrs. John Kim
Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Kirkman
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kitchens
Kovack Securities, Inc.
Kraft Foods Foundation
Matching Gifts Program
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Kritz
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie LaMay
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Luzinski
Mrs. J. Richard MacDonald
Mrs. Peggy Madonna
William & Pamela Malinchak
Foundation
Mansour Family Foundation
Mark and Sharon Phegley ’86
Mansour
May, Meacham & Davell, P.A.
Alex’s Flamingo Groves, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. George R.
Moraitis, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Moss
The National Christian
Foundation
Miss Carol Neal
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Newton
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Peterson ’78
Pfizer Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel A.
Pitcairn
Mr. and Mrs. Sean-Paul Powell
Anthony Solages & Infectious
Disease Assoc.
Steve Botkin State Farm
Insurance
Mr. and Mrs. David Stewart
William and Susan Andreae ’79
Storrs
Mr. and Mrs. James Tannhauser
Mrs. Shirley Uricho
Mrs. Evin Welch
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Welch
Greg and Tracey Zei ’88 Wood
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Zei
Mr. and Mrs. William Zinser
Anonymous - 1
We have made every effort to
include the name of each donor,
spell each name correctly, and list
them in the appropriate categories.
If we have erred, please contact
Laura Brash ’87 Bishop at
bishopl@wacad.edu.
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2010–2011 DONORS
Crimson Banner Circle
$1,000 – $1,499
Ms. Linda Baker
Mrs. Barbara Caputo
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Carey
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Carlson
Mrs. Margot Crawford
Freeman Orthodontics
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Garvin
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hammer
Robert Helmholdt, DDS
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kamm
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Key
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Koffler
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKinnon
Mr. and Mrs. Norberto Milan
Dr. and Mrs. David Onstad
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Raab
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Rickel
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Rondino
Miss Melanie Roscoe
Sterling Wealth Advisors
Anthony and Karen Wackes ’83
Beard
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wall
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Warters
Academy Club
$500 – $999
Advanced Exercise
Mr. Boyd H. Anderson, Jr.
Mrs. Genevieve Bertrand
Mr. and Mrs. Hratch Boghossian
Mr. James Brooks
Ms. Nancy A. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Buit
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burton, Jr.
Kenneth and Lisa Bushouse ’87
Cooper
Shaun and Jennifer Whiting ’92
Casey
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Chapman
Coconut Creek Mitsubishi
Mr. W. Craig Eakin
En Tiempo Music LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Fee
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fortier
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Gahete
Mr. and Dr. Richard Gushta
Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Hancock
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Hartig
HPE Automation Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Israels
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Jacobson
Mr. and Mrs. K. Kirk James
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Janse
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Kalb
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Keightley
Mr. and Mrs. Allan R. Kelley
Rev. and Mrs. Ron Kilpatrick
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lafferty
Mrs. Charles McDowell
The Medicine Shoppe
Robert and Kim Sipowski ’84
Nava
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Raab
’85
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Revier
LMK Pipe Renewal LLC
Mr. Peter Sampo
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Shyne
DGS Technologies, Inc.
Southern Cross Aviation, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Kent C. Stolley
Ms. Joan R. Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Tomlinson
Triton
Mr. and Mrs. James Verrillo
Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Weber
William J. Rand, M.D., P.A.
Yacht Logistics, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. David Zubero
Patron’s Club
$250 – $499
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Allsworth
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Andreae
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Atkinson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Audet
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Baine
Mr. and Mrs. George Barbar ’98
Barbar Financial Solutions, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Carroll
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Connolly
Mrs. Jackie Cork
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Curry
Mrs. Philipp Decker
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Devers
The Palm Tree Doctor
Ms. Katharine L. Greene
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Grimmé
Mr. Michael Jatoft ’04
Mr. and Mrs. Gesner Joseph
Mr. and Mrs. Earl King
Mr. and Mrs. Lukas Kommatas
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Korthals
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Kozich
Loreen I. Kreizinger, P.A.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mainguy
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Moore
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Owens
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pekic
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Perry
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Picazio
Miss Patricia Pinkston
Mr. and Mrs. David Reising
Mr. Ross Reynolds
Mr. and Mrs. Scot Sasser
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Scallin
Mr. and Mrs. Craig R. Schembri
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Shiple
Matt Sipowski State Farm
Insurance, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Spangler
Dr. and Mrs. Larry L. Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Ehren Wallhoff
Miss Holly Wettrich ’83
WJW Corporation
Bentley Systems, Inc.
La Bamba III
RM Auctions Inc.
Anonymous – 3
Westminster Academy® Friends
$1 – $249
Mrs. Eleanor Adderley
Mr. and Mrs. G. Luis Alday
Marcia Allen
Mr. and Mrs. James Ambrose
Dr. Adeline Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. Anselmo
Miss Haley Appleby
Mr. Arthur Applegate
Mrs. Barbara Arcos
Miss Laurie Auld
Mr. and Mrs. David Auld
Diagnostic Clinic for
Gastroenterology
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Barbar ’81
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Barbar
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Barbar
Miss Liz Barrett ’82
Mrs. Betty Barringer
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Barwick
Mr. Mark Baxter ’80
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Beard
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Beimly
Brittany Bennett
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Benton
Mrs. Solange Bernales
Teri Lynn Productions Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bevill
Mrs. Betty Bevill
Ms. Faith A. Beye
Alejandro G. Bianco
Barbara M. Bihus
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Billings
Jonathan and Corey M. Black
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Black
Mrs. Sandra Black
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Boariu
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bohlander
Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Bohlander
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Boland
Mrs. Roseann Boland
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bond
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Botkin
Mr. Frank J. Bottiglieri
Mr. and Mrs. Scott J. Bowen
Mr. Bill Bowen
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Boyett
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Branham ’98
Mrs. Owen Braun
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart R. Bridges
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Briggs
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bromley ’73
Kara A. Brown
Ms. Brenda Brown
Earline Browne
Lenore Browne
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Budd
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Burkey
Mr. and Mrs. Don Burns
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Burns
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Buschmann
Will Buschmann
Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Butmankiewicz
Jacqueline I. Caceres
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Canada
Mr. Mitchell H. Canada
Mrs. Maureen Canada
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cannon
Rasmus and Kelly Cannon ’01
Norling
Mrs. Barbara Carlen
Mr. and Dr. Stephen M. Carlisle
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Carlson
Mrs. Betty Jean Carswell
Mr. and Mrs. James Cason
Catherine Casoria
Ms. Cheryl Chevannes
Miss Christy Clark ’05
Mr. and Mrs. Jason L. Clemens
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Climenhage
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Colford
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford A. Collier
Mr. and Mrs. Ben P. Cordell
Nathan and Heather Cornell ’87
Adams
Mr. and Mrs. John Cramer
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Critch
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Cunningham
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Curtis
Mrs. Jean Danner
Mr. and Mrs. Anoop Daswani
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Dean
Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Deleuze
Mr. and Mrs. Miguel delToro
Mr. and Mrs. Janos Demko
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Deso
Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale DiMeo
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Westminster Academy® Friends
Continued
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Dix
Dixon Transportation, Inc.
Ms. Michelle Douglas
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Drake
Mrs. Barbara Driscoll
Mr. and Mrs. Lesley R. Duncan
Mrs. Doris F. Dunkin
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Dunn
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Early
Mr. Brian Early
Ms. Linda Early
Mr. and Mrs. Kip Edenfield
Mr. and Mrs. Frantz Edouard
Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Elk
Michael and Kristin Ensio ’82 Vick
Mr. and Mrs. Vardan
Episkoposyan
Mr. and Mrs. David N. Erlich
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Estep
Fayoola Eustache
Mr. and Mrs. Darin Evans
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fagley
Mr. George Fagley
Mr. and Mrs. Gennaro Falabella
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Fann
Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Fant
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Farley
Ms. Deborah L. Fechik
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Fekete
Dr. and Mrs. David Ferguson
Emmanuel and M-Lunie J.
Fontaine
Ms. Naasha Fontaine
Dawn Ann Fontana
Mr. Mike Ford
Mrs. Lori Ford
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fowler
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Franza
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Friend
Furman Insurance Inc.
Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Gaines
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Gainey
Mr. and Mrs. James Galuppi
Joseph and Elizabeth Gamb
Mr. and Mr. Troy T. Gardiner
Miss Kayla Gardner
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Gardner
Mrs. Marjorie Garland
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Giles
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Giles
Mary E. Goins Jefferson
Mr. and Mrs. Martin R. Goodall
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gosling
Ms. Jennifer Gottlieb
Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Gould
Mr. John Greene
Mrs. Nancy L. Greer
Mrs. Joyce C. Grothmann
Mrs. Maureen E. Guerra
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Halick
Mrs. Betty A. Hamilton
Mr. Evin Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Hansen
Mr. and Mrs. Eric J. Harden
Mr. and Mrs. William Harley
Bevan and Laura Smeryage ’96
Harms
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harrold
Mr. and Mrs. Leo B. Haskins
K. Wayne and Tonya Haywood
Keith and Jaimie Schwietert ’78
Hebda
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Herren
Mr. and Mrs. William Higerd
Mr. Kurt Hirschberger
Mr. Warren Hopkins ’93
Mr. Charles B. Howell
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Huffstetler
Mr. and Mrs. Carim O. Hyatt
Mr. and Mrs. Garry E. Ikola
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Jacaruso
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Jacques ’94
Dr. and Mrs. Harry Jean-Baptiste
East Pompano Pediatrics P.A.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy V. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Johnson
Miss Stacey-Ann Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon R. Jones
Mrs. Mary Ann Jones
Ms. Lisa Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Joseph
Mr. and Mrs. David Julian
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Kahlke
Mr. and Mrs. George Kamper
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kastensmidt
Miss Nicole Kaufman
Miss Kate Kelley
Miss Kristen Kelley ’09
Mrs. Jane E. Kelley
Derek ’89 and Erika Murch ’90
Kelmanson
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kent
Mr. Morris R. Kent
Mr. Howard Kinchelow
Mr. Joey Knight
Mrs. Janet Knight
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Kniskern
Mr. Patrick Knowles
Miss Patti Kranz
Mr. and Mrs. Naresh Kulendran
Mr. and Mrs. Richard LaCerra
Miss Doretta H. Lacy
Miss Denise Lampert
Miss Lynn Landesco
Mr. and Mrs. John Landry
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Larkin
Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. Larsen
Lars Korthals and Pa enjoy Grandparent’s Day at WA.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Larson
Miss Faith F. Laviana
Mr. and Mrs. Don Law
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lawrence
Mr. Maverick Leahy
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lee
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leeds
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L.
Lenardson
Mr. and Mrs. C. Glenn Leonard
Mr. and Mrs. David S. Lewis
Mr. Dave Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Licht
Mr. and Mrs. Rogerio B. Lima
Mrs. Lenore Lincoln
Mr. and Mrs. John Lindsay
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Lopez
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lowenstein
Mrs. Marion T. Lowry
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Lunsford
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lutz
Alan and Margaret Madonna ’87
Hatch
Miss Catherine M. Magilton
Mr. and Mrs. Dumitru
Malinetescu
Mr. and Mrs. Ion Malinetescu
Dr. Diane Mann
Mr. Victor Manrique
Miss Jennifer Manwell ’01
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Manwell
Mrs. Anna Marangoni
Mr. and Mrs. David Masters
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A.
Mathison
Mr. and Mrs. Blake Matthews
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Matthews
Dr. and Mrs. Kevin McAllister
Mr and Mrs. Steve and Katie
McCrath
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCulloch
Ms. Candice McMullen
Mr. and Mrs. Fred McMurtrey
Mr. and Mrs. L. Fred McMurtrey
Paul I. Meli III, MD, P.A.
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Michels
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Mickler
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mihalko
Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Miller
Miss Patia Modia
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Murray
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mushegan
Robert Nava Insurance Agency, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Nedry
Mrs. Gladys Nerdy
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Nelms
Mrs. Erin H. Nevius
Mr. and Mrs. John Newton
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Newton
Jerry ’94 and Christen Brasington ’94
Noonan
Mr. and Mrs. James Noonan, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Noonan
Mrs. Marian G. Norton Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nystrum
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. O’Connell
Mr. and Mrs. John Offerdahl
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Oman
Mr. and Mrs. J. Scot Orman
Ms. Dorothy G. Ormond
Mr. Josh Orsino
Mr. and Mrs. Mylton Palmer
Ms. Kalika R. Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pascoe
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pascoe
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Patrick
Mr. and Mrs. Blake G. Peed
Peed Computer
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Peitsch
Tom and Karin Peitsch ’85 Parke
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Perun
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Peterson
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Philips
Miss Katrina Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Pilch
Mr. and Mrs. Rodolfo Pino
Mr. Robert J. Pitto
Mr. and Mrs. Marc G. Pomeroy
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Pomeroy
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Mr. John Ponholzer
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton G. Powell
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Price
Mr. and Mr. Kevin Quirk
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Quirk
Mr. Marty L. Reilly
Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Reineke
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Reineke
Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Reino
Dr. Stephen Renae
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Richards
Mr. and Mrs. Ralf Richter
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Riedel
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Riedel
Mr. Rob Rienecker
Mr. and Mrs. John Rinehart
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ritchey
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Rogers
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Romine
Miss Sheryl R. Root
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis S. Rose
Mrs. Joyce Rose
Ms. Joan H. Ross
Mr. and Mrs. Orlando A. Rotella
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Rozell
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rubano
Mr. and Mrs. David Russ
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Russ
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Russell
Mr. and Mrs. Marty Sachs
Mr. and Mrs. Diego O. Saenz
Ms. Meuy Saetern
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Scacciaferro
Mr. and Mrs. Gianni Schapira
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schmidt
Mrs. Helena Schnell
Mr and Mrs. Morton Schwartz
Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Scicchitano
Miss Amy Scism
Ms. Kathleen S. Scully
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Selbach
Mrs. Susan Selimos
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sherman
Mrs. Geraldine Shields
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Siciliano
Rev. and Mrs. Elizeu Rodrigues
Silva
Mrs. Renee Simon Rogers
Mr. David M. Skalski
Mr. and Mrs. Duane Smeryage
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Smith
Mrs. Amy Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew G. Sollars
Ms. Maya Solomatina
Miss Carrie N. Spence
Mrs. Mary S. Spieker
Mr. and Mrs. John St. George
Mr. Edwin Stacker
All Smiles Dental
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stempel
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevenson
Ms. Lillian Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. George Storrs
Storrs Architects, P.A.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Straeb
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Strickland
Donald and Jean M. Strong
Mr. Richard M. Stubbs
Mr. Jay Szesnat
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tagliola
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Tennies
Mr. Charles P. Tiedje
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Tilbrook
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Tinkler ’80
Mr. and Mrs. David Tinsley
Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Todoberto
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Tomczak
Mr. Hugo Torres
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Trotter
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis W. Tucker
Miss Christina M. Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Tyrrell
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Tyrrell
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ulrich
Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Ulrich
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vanden Berge
Mr. Scott M. Varley
Mr. Vincent Venditto
Brent and Megan Wackes ’00
Wells
Ms. Virginia Walker
Mr. and Mrs. James Walls
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Walsh
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Walsh
Miss Renee Washington
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Waterhouse
Mrs. Betty Waterhouse
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wheatley
For Pools Only, Inc.
Mrs. Mary M. White
Mr. and Mrs. Christian M.
Whitlock
Mrs. Madeline Wickham
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wing
Ms. Marie Witort
Mrs. Edison Yoder
Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Yu
Adconcepts South Inc.
Arpin & Sons, Inc.
British Oak Ent. Inc.
Brown & Brown Electric, Inc.
Canal Street Consulting Inc.
Capex Corporation
Forester Family Foundation, Inc.
Good Search
Middle River Press LLC
Morgan Stanley Annual Appeal
Campaign
Panera Bread #4724
Sally A. Thacher, Inc.
Searle Construction LLC
Stuart Plumbing & Sheet
Metal, Inc.
Transcription Experts, Inc.
Yacht Air Corporation
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Walt Jominy with his entry in WA’s Antique Car Show benefiting the Concert Band’s trip to Costa Rica.
All Other Donors
5th Element Productions, Inc.
Adriana McGrath
Alf’s Golf Shop
All That Shimmers Dance &
Active Wear
American Twisters Gymnastics
and Cheerleading
Animal Hospital of
Fort Lauderdale
Bahama Breeze
Barton & Miller Cleaners
Benihana
Bradford Renaissance Portraits
Broten Garage Door Sales
Broward Center for the
Performing Arts
Bru’s Room Sports Grill
Busch Gardens
Butterfly World
Cactus Flower
Café Maxx
Café Seville
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Celebration Cruise Line
Chef Allen’s American
Seafood Grill
Chez Porky’s Restaurant
Collier True Value Hardware
Continental Connection –
Gulfstream International
Airlines
Cookies By Design of
Fort Lauderdale
Coral Ridge AMC Theatre
Coral Ridge Country Club
Cypress Nook Restaurant
Dance Dimensions
David and Sandra Smith Hall ’85
Deborah Grooms Photography
Designs by Carol
Devocean Fitness
Divers Direct
Dr. Gregory Gersten, D.D.S.
Echo Salon
Elegant Nails
Element Funding
Flamingo Gardens
Florida Marlins
Fort Lauderdale Children’s
Theatre
Fort Lauderdale Christmas
Pageant
Fort Lauderdale Country Club
Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill
Glacier Ice and Snow Arena
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
GraceFM
Holiday Isle Beach Resort &
Marina
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2010–2011 DONORS
Other Donors
Continued
Houston’s Restaurant
Huntington Learning Center
Institute for Mathematics and
Computer Science (IMACS)
Jewelry by Dee & Di
Johnson and Johnson
Team Realty
Jungle Island
Katydid Designs
KMD Designns
Kumon Math & Reading Center
of Pompano Plaza
LA Fitness–Fort Lauderdale
Lavallees USA Black Belt
Champions
Leading Lady Fitness
Leon Loard Oil Portraits
License to Chill
Lin Osnes
Lion Country Safari
Martha Moore, Massage Therapist
Match Point Tennis
Mayfair Cleaners
Mike Rotella
Minuteman Press
Mr. and Mrs. E. Scott Davis
Mr. and Mrs. James Lowe
Mr. and Mrs. John Selbach
Mr. Colin Andrade
Mr. Eduardo A. Padrino
Mr. Freddy Lopez
Mr. Sumair Mitroo
Ms. Anji Scarbrough
Museum of Discovery & Science
NY Giants
Ocean Reef Club
Outback Steakhouse
Padrino’s Cuban Cuisine
Pampered Poochie
Paradise Island Tourism
Development Assoc
Pro-Am Dance
Reef Ministries
Ric and Holly Penttinen ’94 Orr
Rochem
RocketTown
Rockstar Recording Studios
S. A. Chrobak, Ltd.
Sam Ash Music Stores
Scrapbook Fanatic
SeaWorld
In Memoriam
Douglas L. “Doug” Custer, Jr. ’86
Doug Custer, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Thursday,
July 21, 2011. Doug graduated from Westminster
Academy® in 1986. He attended the Art Institute of Ft.
Lauderdale in the music/video program and was pursuing
a degree in Psychology at Argosy University. Doug
enjoyed playing guitar, surfing, and fishing. He was a
devoted father and loving son. He is survived by one
daughter, Lily Catherine; wife Marcy Custer of Deerfield
Beach, FL; parents Doug, Sr. and Judi Custer of Coconut
Creek, FL; two sisters, Christie Custer ’87 of Grand Haven, MI and Becki
Custer ’90 Capezzera and husband, Chris, of St. Augustine, FL; nephew
and nieces: Marc Capezzera, Anna Capezzera, and Abby Peterson. As
expressions of sympathy, an account has been established to be used by
Lily for college at Bank of America (FL Acct 898048041893).
Jeanne Test
Our beloved sister-in-Christ, Jeanne Test, went home to
meet our Lord face-to-face. Jeanne worked faithfully in
the development office at WA for more than 25 years. She
heroically battled cancer in a way that was a testimony to
those around her. She loved the Lord, her husband Joed,
and her four girls––Diane Test ’00 Kucmerowski, Donna
Test ’96 Hup, Rachel Test ’02 and Sarah Test ’98 Pierce.
She was a great example of a godly wife, mother, and
Christian.
A memorial fund has been established to help pay for medical expenses.
Checks can be made out to the Jeanne Test Memorial Fund and mailed to:
Mr. Joed Test, 6860 NW 24 Terrace, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
South Florida Diving Headquarters
Sukhothia Restaurant
The Cookie Shop
The Elite Group Hair & Color Studio
The Melting Pot – Fort Lauderdale
Thomas Fallon Photography
Mr. Timothy M. O’Leary
TooJays Gourmet Deli
Tracy Carroll Salon
Vintage Diversity
Vito’s Gourmet Pizza
Walt Disney World Co.
Weddingdaydoves.com
Westin, Ft. Lauderdale
Winston and Katy Madonna ’89
Singh
Young at Art Children’s Museum
2010—2011
MEMORIALS
In Memory of Mrs. Nancy Bradshaw
Mr. and Mrs. James Ambrose
In Memory of Philip Decker
Mrs. Emily Decker
In Memory of Mr. Dick and
Mrs. Vivian MacDonald
David and Laura Brash ’87 Bishop
Mrs. Owen Braun
Mr. and Mrs. Clark J. Cochran, Jr.
Mrs. Jean Danner
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Fekete
Mrs. Joyce C. Grothmann
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hyatt
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kent
Mrs. Peggy Madonna
Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Roush
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Rozell
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Russell
Miss Holly Wettrich ’83
Mrs. Mary M. White
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Zei
In Memory of Mrs. Shirley Pullen
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Boyett
In Memory of Mrs. Doris Tannhauser
Kraft Foods Matching Gifts Program
Pfizer Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. James Tannhauser
In Memory of Mr. John Wall
Mr. Morris R. Kent
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Rozell
HONORS
In Honor of Daniel and
Patricia Burns
Mr. and Mrs. Don Burns
Impacting
Students
for Christ
Alumnus Carter
Brown ’04 led WA’s
Spiritual Emphasis
Week last March as
students and faculty
reflected on God’s goodness in the past
and his provision for the future. Spiritual
Emphasis Week is held twice every
school year, during which time students
begin to think critically about their
relationship with God and many lives
are rededicated to Him.
Growing up in a Christian household,
Carter learned about the gospel of Jesus
Christ, but it was not until his senior
year that he discovered the relevance of
Jesus and His incomparable worth. He
graduated high school from Westminster
Academy®, which led him to attend
Florida State. During summer breaks in
college, Carter had the opportunity to
serve as an intern at IMPACT Student
Ministries under the guidance of Rob
Pacienza ’99. Carter felt called to fulltime ministry his sophomore year of
college through the combination of his
time at IMPACT and Campus Crusade
for Christ. In 2008, he graduated with a
degree in Religion and immediately
accepted a position as Associate Director
of Student Ministries at Rio Vista
Community Church. Shortly after
beginning at Rio Vista, Carter was asked
to take over as Director of Student
Ministries, which he thought about for
“2.2 seconds.” Carter is now pursuing a
Masters of Divinity at Knox Theological
Seminary, and is living out his dream to
reveal the relevance of Jesus in today’s
culture at IMPACT.
Rob Hoskins ’83,
President of OneHope
OneHope’s mission is to affect destiny by providing God’s
eternal Word to all the children and youth of the world.
OneHope was founded in 1987 by Rob’s father, missionary
Bob Hoskins, and is reaching the world’s children and youth
with Scripture that speaks directly to their lives and culture.
Through OneHope, in collaboration with churches and
ministries, and working with local governments, schools and
non-governmental organizations, a message of hope has
been given personally to over 670 million children and
young people in 125 countries through its Book of Hope
publications and The GodMan animated film. Using
outcome-based research, OneHope continues to innovate its
ministry model and offers its expertise and resources to other
child-focused organizations.
Rob Hoskins ’83 shared at a recent alumni luncheon that the Christian foundation he
received from WA was critical to the development of his role at OneHope. Years after
graduating Westminster Academy®, Rob and his wife Kim felt blessed to choose WA as the
school for their daughters, Diandra and Natasha.
The Alumni Association Cares
for WA Alumni with Care Packages
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grade class, in conjunction
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Richard McArthur
’79
Kristin Rynders ’88 DeKock
Richard is the offensive
and defensive line coach
for the varsity football
team at Davidson
Community School; a
charter school with 1,000
students. Richard has
received his Strength and
Conditioning
Certification and has
been accepted to the
Masters of Coaching
Education Program at
Ohio University and will
begin in the fall.
The Warner family
His two sons, Christian and Daniel,
continue to do well in both school and
sports.
Dr. Scott Warner ’82
Dr. Scott Warner and PCA pastor and
former WA teacher Andrew Siegenthaler
have founded Cullman Christian School in
Cullman, Alabama. Modeled after WA, the
CCS “Lions” offer a rigorous education with
a Biblical world and life view. In April 2011,
the elementary campus was destroyed by
deadly tornadoes that swept across the state.
Scott and Tina were married in 1992 and
have been in Cullman, Alabama since 1996.
They have 4 children, Raley–15, Duncan–13,
Nolan–10 and Miles–9.
Serving in Zambia
Megan Zabel ’93 Williamson
Megan and her husband James are living in Zambia, Africa, where they are
training pastors and working in a
local orphan ministry. The couple
also stays busy with their six
children! Megan says, “There certainly
are a lot of challenges living in Africa.
We seek to be content, thankful to have
a happy heart no matter what the
circumstance. It is such a blessing to
see God working in the lives of others
and in us, by bringing us to Africa. It
is a true blessing to see how we can be
the hands and feet of our Savior.”
This year, the Willamson family
welcomed a beautiful little
Zambian girl, Grace AnnaMarie,
into their family!
The Willamson family
Kristin resides outside of Grand Rapids,
Michigan, with her husband, Kurt, and
three children (ages 11, 9 and 8). They
have been married 13 years. After
college, Kristin taught for five years at
Intermountain Christian School in Salt
Lake City, UT, and is currently a
substitute teacher at her local Christian
high school where she taught for two
years before having children. The
instruction that WA gave her from a
Christian worldview has helped reinforce
her and her husband’s commitment to
send their children to their local
Christian school. Kristin said, “Teachers
like Dr. Ken Wackes and Mr. Tom DeRosa
were so inspiring to me. I still remember Mr.
DeRosa giving a very passionate presentation
of evolution, making us really work on our
own beliefs of how God created the world.
Who could forget him jumping around the
room with a box on his head acting like an
atom? Both Mr. DeRosa and Dr. Wackes
were able to own their subject matter and
instill Biblical truths that have lasted a
lifetime for me.”
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Alumni
Champion of Faith—
Danny Kanell ’92
An Interview with Carl Foster — Published by the Good News
temptations of money and women throwing themselves at
them. I find that the men who rely on their faith during
these times have the most longevity in the game.
CF—We know that Bobby Bowden is a strong Man of
God. Tell us how the good ol’ coach got you to go to
FSU, where you had a great career.
Danny Kanell, former NFL QB,
joined me on the “Good Sports
Magazine Show” premiere in April at the Reach FM studios in Ft.
Lauderdale. I had a chance to talk to the local former WA grad, drafted
as the 130th pick in the 1996 NFL Draft to the New York Giants out
of Florida State.
He played for the Giants, Falcons, and Broncos, where he passed 31
career TD’s and over 5,000 yards.
Danny and I talked about his spiritual and sports journeys. His story
about God’s glory in his life finds him as the Chairman of the Board
of the new “RocketTown,” working on several radio stations as an NFL
analyst for the NFL Draft. His latest passion is blogging online with
AllProParenting.com.
CF—Recording artist, Matthew West, sings it best when
he says, “What’s your Story about His Glory?” I’d like to
begin by asking you about your walk with the Lord.
DK—First of all, it’s a pleasure to be talking about my faith and
sports, as I just started getting into broadcasting on secular
stations, and a lot of what they focus on is not always so positive.
My story is similar to many others out there. I was raised in a
Christian home with two parents who instilled their moral
values in me and, to this day, I use those same values with my
two little girls.
When I was nine years old, I went to a summer family camp. I
remember not being too thrilled about going as I wanted to play
sports or be with my friends at the beach. It was a life-changing
experience for me, as that’s where I accepted Jesus Christ as my
Savior.
My walk has been up and down and, like most, not always
perfect. But God was always faithful with me and willing to take
me back with open arms. I took my hard knocks and, along with
all the setbacks, came life lessons. God never wavered with his
faithfulness throughout my life.
CF—Talk about the challenges as a Christian professional
athlete in the locker rooms, when temptations are
everywhere.
DK—It’s very difficult to stay grounded. I’ve spoken about this on
secular stations because, as a professional athlete, you are treated
differently. It is a dream world.
You really are treated like an idol as you can get into restaurants
without waiting; everyone’s smiling and wants your autograph. A
lot of stress comes with the fame and, as in any profession, there
are players that may turn to alcohol and drugs and fall to the
DK—He is an amazing recruiter with a personality that
never wavers. You cannot play for Coach Bowden without
hearing the gospel every day. He will go down in history as
one of the greatest college football coaches ever but, even more
so, for how many young men’s lives he has saved as he speaks
all over the country. The QB coach was Mark Richt, who is also a
strong Christian, and he would use “The Daily Bread”
devotionals before the start of every practice. I knew I was going
to the right school.
CF—Since you retired a few years ago at a young age,
what are some of the exciting areas you’re now focusing
on in your life as a father of two young girls?
DK—I talked about the dream world of a professional athlete,
but then retirement set in. It’s been a tough transition for me. I
was trying to plan for when my career on the field would end
but when it actually happened, it was a rude awakening to
reality. Now I’m the old guy and can’t play anymore. I had an
investment business that failed. That was a struggle and a real
test of my faith. It’s caused me to get closer to God. I’ve had a
chance to do some commentary and broadcasting and really
like the idea of expanding that career opportunity.
I’ve also started a new blog at: www.allproparenting.com where
parents can ask me questions about raising kids to be successful
athletes. It’s more important to raise healthy, confident young
people and NOT to make winning the ONLY thing out there. It
is important for them to be well-rounded and able to handle the
challenges on and off the competitive playing fields.
I want to share the biblical principles instilled in me by my own
parents.
CF—Finally, Danny, you not only excelled in football in
high school at Westminster Academy® and then at FSU,
but you played high level baseball and were drafted by
Milwaukee and then the New York Yankees. You still
chose the NFL. Why?
DK—I’d say that football chose me. I was blessed with a great
NFL career but my passion and love growing up was always
baseball. I always had a bat and glove in my hands and tagged
along with my dad, who was the doctor for the New York
Yankees, when they had spring training in Ft. Lauderdale.
I always felt I was a better baseball player than a football player.
I passed up an offer by the Milwaukee Brewers right out of high
school as I wanted to get my college education at FSU. I was able
to play both sports my first two years at FSU. The next thing I
knew, God blessed me by allowing me to be drafted by the New
York Giants in the NFL and the rest, as they say, is history.
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Alumni
plays the cello. After graduating from
WA, Hailee pursued her passion in
music at Belmont College before
receiving a full scholarship to graduate
school in Nashville, Tennessee. WA is
proud of its alumni and proud of
Hailee for using her beautiful talents
for God’s glory!
Caitlin
Sherman
Faulk ’00
Caitlin was focused
on volleyball while
attending
Westminster
Academy®. She is
still focused on volleyball but now her
focus is on coaching the sport. Caitlin
is one of three community college
volleyball coaches nationwide named
among the inaugural “Thirty Under
30” Award recipients, presented by the
American Volleyball Coaches
Association.
The award was created to recognize
the top up-and-coming volleyball
coaches who are members of the
AVCA and under the age of 30.
Coaches receiving the award are
coaching teams and administering
programs at high schools, community
colleges, colleges and universities.
Caitlin has brought the Seahawks to
the most winning seasons in the
college’s history. For the past three
years, she has had several players
named to the Collegiate All State and
All Conference Teams. Caitlin is also
the Assistant Director of Ocean Breeze
Volleyball Club, the largest juniors’
volleyball club in the state, fielding
both girls and boys teams. The same
desire for excellence that propelled her
to be the first WA volleyball player to
receive a full scholarship to a Division
I college is now what drives her
toward excellence on the court
through coaching. Caitlin says she
counts it a privilege to coach and feels
that the responsibility of a coach
extends to mentoring young women
to be responsible not only in the game
of volleyball but in academics and life
as well.
Westminster Academy®
Alumnus Elih Villanueva ’04
Honored as MiLB Minor League
Pitcher-of-the-Year
This Florida State product authored quite a
year after getting a brief taste of Double-A
hitters in ’09. Villanueva finished 14–4
with a 2.26 ERA, giving him the best ERA
among Marlins’ starting pitchers and the
second-most wins behind teammate Tom
Koehler, who was 16–2 with a 2.61 ERA.
Villanueva, who had four complete games,
including three shutouts, struck out 115 in
179 innings, held opponents to a .212
average, walked only 34 batters and was
the Marlins’ top Minor League pitcher.
Elih was also named as a Topps Double-A
All-Star, Southern League Post-Season AllStar, Southern League Mid-Season All-Star,
and a Southern League Pitcher-of-the-Week
for August 16, 2010.
Teddy Hess ’08
Teddy has been elected President of
Student Government at Furman
University for the 2011–12 school year.
In 2010–2011, he had been serving as
Treasurer of Student Government.
Teddy was a member of the WA State
Championship track team in 2008 and
the 400m state champion. On being
elected president, Teddy says, “I am
excited about serving the Furman student
body and humbled that the Lord has given
me this opportunity. One of my forefront
goals is to greatly increase student support
of SGA and their involvement in what we
do. Simply enough, we both need each
other.” We are proud of the quality of
leadership that God has established in
so many of our alumni!
On June 15, 2011, Elih made his Major
League debut against the Philadelphia
Phillies.
Hailee Vance ’06
In a world that can be such
a harsh place for young
girls, Christian recording
artist Heather Vassar
brings a message of
hope in her new
song “Chasing
Beautiful.” WA
alumna Hailee
Vance ’06
also
appears in
the video
as she
softly and
beautifully
Helping our
Alma Mater
We at Westminster Academy®
are working hard to ensure that
future generations will be able
to benefit from the same Christcentered foundation that we as
alumni received at WA. If you
would like to help us continue
the WA legacy, please go to
wacad.edu to make a gift or
please contact Laura Brash ’87
Bishop at bishopl@wacad.edu or
954-771-4615 ext. 2637.
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Alumni
An Interview with
Kim Sipowski ’84 Nava
Please tell us about yourself:
I am married to Robert Nava and we have six girls ranging
in age from 14 to five years old. Both Robert and I are State
Farm agents. My office is near WA, while Robert commutes
to North Miami Beach.
How did you get interested in insurance?
Twenty years ago, I began my career as a State Farm agent.
My father, who is also a State Farm agent, encouraged me to
pursue it as a career. He thought it would be a great career
for a woman, offering the opportunity to run my own
business and the flexibility I would perhaps someday need if
I wanted to have a family. Little did he know, or did I for
that matter, that it would be such a large family!
Tell us about your family:
It was through beginning my career as a State Farm agent
that I met my husband Robert. We were hired at the same
time and we were attending sales school in Winter Haven,
Florida. We began a long distance relationship between his
office in Kissimmee and my office in Pompano Beach. We
were married and living apart for two years before God
answered our prayer. Just two months before our first
daughter was born, State Farm relocated Robert to North
Miami.
How did WA impact your life?
I was fortunate to be able to attend WA, along with my four
siblings, from elementary school through 12th grade. All of
us attended the University of Florida and two of my siblings
graduated from Florida law school. Therefore, I think WA
did a wonderful job of preparing us for college. WA has
shaped my life in ways that I cannot describe. The things I
learned from Westminster Academy® helped me make
many important decisions that came later in my life.
Please tell us about serving on the
WA School Board:
I enjoyed serving on the School Board and learned so
much. It was difficult to juggle family, work and
additional commitments, so I “rolled off” after being
on the Board for several years. I look forward to be
invited to serve again one day, as my children get older.
How do you maintain a balance in your life?
The key for me is being in a Bible study. It sounds like
another commitment, but really it is what keeps my
priorities in order. The busier I am, the more I need my
time with God. I am not always the best at this, in fact
I’m terrible, but being in a Bible study is like getting on
the scale everyday. It is a constant reminder of what I
need to be doing, and it holds me accountable.
What does it mean for you to have all your
children attend WA?
It means so much to me that they all have the
opportunity to attend such a great school, especially
because it is the school that I attended! I do feel like the
education is superior and all my girls have wonderful
teachers. It was great for me to be on the School Board
because I could see, with my own eyes, the amazing
things taking place at WA. With this in mind, I am very
excited to see what happens at Westminster Academy®
in the future. I am certain that although changes may
take place, and people will come and go, the
foundational teaching of Christ will always be taught in
the classrooms and actively shown by our faculty and
staff’s example. Westminster Academy® is a wonderful
school and I am so blessed to be a part of it!
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Alumni
The Metzger Family:
Back row – Richard Faulk, Randy Strevy,
Colin Strevy, Guy Metzger, Matt Metzger
The Metzgers
Front row – Melinda Faulk, Jonathan
Faulk, Cindy Faulk, Mindy Strevy, Gavin
Strevy, Margie Metzger, Rachel Metzger,
Hannah Metzger, Leah Metzger
For the Metzger family, Westminster Academy® has been extremely
instrumental in influencing the lives of three generations of their family.
Guy and Margie Metzger have both worked at WA for thirty-eight years —
Guy, has worked as a teacher, guidance director, director of admissions,
campus life counselor, and the advisor to NHS. Margie has faithfully taught
kindergarten, PreK 3, and PreK 4 classes during her time at WA. Their three
children, Cindy, Matt, and Mindy, all attended and graduated from
Westminster Academy®.
“Our children and two of
our grandchildren have
experienced a WA education.
We have seen what a
tremendous blessing it has
been to our entire family.
What an excellent
preparation it has been for
college and for life.”
—Margie Metzger
Cindy Metzger ’86 Faulk
Cindy graduated from WA in 1986 and then attended Wheaton College,
where she graduated in 1990. While attending Wheaton she met her
husband, Rick, through involvement in the same ministry. Rick and Cindy
now live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with their two children, Melinda, a senior at WA, and Jonathan, a WA
freshman. Cindy is currently involved in leadership in the women’s ministries department of Coral Ridge
Presbyterian Church and Rick is a psychiatrist in private practice. “It has been such a blessing to be involved in
Westminster Academy®, both as a student and as a parent. I have really appreciated the legacy of quality
instruction at WA. Melinda and Jonathan have been taught by some of my favorite teachers from my years as a
student including Mrs. McKay, Miss Neal, Mr. Buit, and Mr. Briggs.”
Matt Metzger ’89
Matt graduated from Westminster Academy® in 1989 and graduated from Wheaton College in 1993, where
he met his wife Rachel. Matt and Rachel currently live in Madison, Wisconsin with their two daughters,
Hannah, 11, and Leah, 9. Like Cindy, Matt was also influenced by the Christian atmosphere of Westminster
Academy®. “WA gave me a strong biblical foundation to go through life and ministry. Many of the teachers I
had were good role models for me.” Having been given this strong biblical foundation, Matt now is the pastor
of Blackhawk Church Downtown, which is an offsite campus of their main church, Blackhawk Church, in
Madison. His job is broken into two pieces at Blackhawk, as he also oversees Blackhawk’s college ministries.
“We have around 800 college-age people who attend our church. Our hope is to connect them to God, to one
another, to the multi-generational church and to the world outside of the church doors.”
Mindy Metzger ’97 Strevy
Mindy also enjoyed her experience at Westminster Academy®, “I learned so much from the teachers, both
spiritually and academically!” She graduated from WA in 1997 and then attended Samford University,
majoring in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. While attending Samford, Mindy met her husband,
Randy Strevy. Mindy and Randy currently reside in Birmingham, Alabama with their two-year-old twin boys,
Gavin and Colin. Mindy is a part-time preschool teacher and she also loves being a mom and staying home
with her boys. Mindy and Randy have been blessed with the arrival of their baby girl, Emma Grace, born
August 27, 2011. Mindy and Randy are involved in their church, Church of the Highlands, in Birmingham.
Westminster Academy® has been a tremendous blessing to many families. Guy Metzger has personally seen
these blessings within his own family. “At WA, our children and grandchildren have been blessed with an
excellent academic education, but more importantly, an education which has enabled them to view academics
and all of life from a Christ-centered perspective.”
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Alumni
Alumni at the
2010 Homecoming
game.
Upcoming
Events
Homecoming
Weekend 2011!
Alumni vs. Faculty Basketball Game
The Westminster Academy® gymnasium was the place to be on Saturday,
January 22, 2011. Beginning with a “tailgate party,” guests enjoyed free
hamburgers and hotdogs as alumni, faculty, students and parents mingled
before the big game.
A heated battle took place on the gym floor as the lead switched back and
forth between faculty and alumni, but the faculty prevailed! Faculty player
Coach Greg Estep said, “It was great seeing the alumni come home to
participate in such a fantastic game.”
Reunions!
Class of 1981
Members of the Class of 1981, please RSVP at calabash72@yahoo.com or
visit Facebook at Westminster Academy® Class of 1981.
Class of 1991
Members of the Class of 1991, please visit Facebook WA Class of ’91 for
information on your reunion.
We hope that you can join us for
Homecoming Weekend, October 21-22.
Friday, October 21
6 PM:
Free Alumni Barbeque and free
admission to the homecoming
game for alumni and their families
at the Athletic Complex
7 PM:
Homecoming game kick-off
Halftime: Traditional alumni half-time
photo on the football field
Saturday, October 22
10 AM: Alumni vs. Faculty Flag Football
Game at the WA east campus
(please contact Alumni President
Sandy Smith ’85 Hall at
halls@wacad.edu if you would like
to play)
11:30 AM: Free barbeque for all players and
fans!
12 PM: Tour of the campus
Monday, October 24
Annual WA Golf Tournament at noon at the
Coral Ridge Country Club. Please contact
Shannon Wallhoff at wallhoffs@wacad.edu
for more information.
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Hugh’s Culinary
Friday,at February
25,Center
2011
4331 NE 12th Terrace, Oakland Park, FL 33334
Westin Fort Lauderdale
400 Corporate Drive, Fort Lauderdale
We look forward to this
wonderful time of
fellowship as together
we benefit our school!
Honorary Guests Ken and Ruth Wackes
We look forward to this wonderful time of fellowship as together we benefit our school!
To volunteer, sponsor or RSVP, please email:
To volunteer, sponsor or RSVP, please e-mail
Laura Bishop at bishopl@wacad.edu
Laura Bishop at bishopl@wacad.edu.
The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Psalm 24:1