Once in a New Moon
Kelsy Cline - Staff Writer
December 1, 2009
When an unexpected disaster occurs on Bella’s 18th birthday, the Cullens decide to flee Forks in an effort to protect Bella. Left heartbroken and hopeless, Bella sinks into depression. Most of her high school year is spent numb and alone. As she puts herself in dangerous situations, Edward’s image... Read more »
Bring New Meaning To Fashion Forward
Mari Knehans
November 30, 2009
Each year the young women of WCA spend large amounts of money on Christmas Banquet dresses and accessories. These beautiful gowns are more like one hit wonders: they experience an instance of fame and then retire to the back of a closet awaiting another opportunity to shine like a washed-up pop star. The... Read more »
Improv Takes A Bow
Tiffany Thompson - staff writer
November 20, 2009
So far, Improv has put on 3 shows throughout this year. They plan to take the stage one last time until second semester as their season comes to a close. Their fourth and final performance will be held today, in the Little Theatre. The show will begin at 7:30. Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the... Read more »
Eighth Grade Volleyball Takes All
Margaret Moore - Staff Writer
November 18, 2009
“These girls played their hearts out and worked together so well,” said Tammy Kuiper, the coach of the team during the tournament. The tournament was held at MICDS, as it was their tournament. Visitation, the Crossroads, and MIDCS volleyball teams all showed up to the match with the same goal in... Read more »
Construction of New Campus
Melinda Oliver - Staff Writer
November 18, 2009
Westminster Christian Academy has occupied the old Ladue High school campus since 1982 but the question to ask now is when. For years now, students have been told that our school will be upgrading to a brand new building located in Town and Country, Missouri. “They started talking to us [the students... Read more »
Meet the Browns
Melinda Oliver - staff writer
November 18, 2009
A young woman sits by her husband’s side as he receives cancer treatment. His battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma has been lengthy and exhausting. It has been seven long years and the love of Gina Zakovec’s life is not getting better. She experiences the same emotions as any wife in her situation... Read more »
Triumph With the Trumpet
Laura Tarantino - staff writer
November 18, 2009
The boy lifts the shiny brass instrument to his lips and blows out the melody of a worship song. The crowd of high school students follows the voice of the trumpet with singing. “I’ve been playing the trumpet for nine years,” says Aaron Krumsieg, senior. Krumsieg’s phenomenal trumpet career began... Read more »
Shrewd as Snakes
November 17, 2009
Everyone has a perspective. No matter who they may be someone always has a belief or worldview. One perspective coming from secularists is that Christians’ ideas are not valid in the real world, specifically towards the scientific categories. This should concern us because being Westminster students... Read more »
An Expanding Program
Cameron Smith - Staff Writer
November 17, 2009
Last month, juniors Lauren DeRousse and Christine Schlafly took home Westminster’s first state tennis championship. This was the biggest success in the Westminster tennis program’s history. “It certainly shows the girls that it is possible to rise to a new level of accomplishment,” said Nathan... Read more »
No One Trick Pony
Margaret Moore - Staff Writer
November 17, 2009
Seven players on the field, one Frisbee and the goal to reach the end zone, explains the intense game of Ultimate Frisbee. Abigail Karsten, an Upper and Middle school geometry teacher has played the game of Ultimate Frisbee since 2000. Ultimate is a thrilling, non-contact team sport that is a mix between... Read more »
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