All For One or One For All

Jessica Johnson, Life Editor
October 12, 2012

Lots of kids have one thing in common when it comes to their weekend plans: many attend some kind of youth group.  Multiple different youth groups have become popular with the WCA community.             Many students enjoy going to youth group for multiple different reasons.... Read more »

Bigger and Better; a Good Challenge

Reed Montgomery, Staff Writer
October 11, 2012

Building up a healthy community is not an easy task.  Westminster has been trying to do just this for many years.  While WCA has definitely created a sense of community, through  events that take place both inside Westminster’s walls and outside of Westminster, one might ask: Is there the possibility... Read more »

X Marks the Spot

Nina Thampy, Staff Writer
October 11, 2012

Rubber soles of bulky boots stomped down clumsily on the damp grass. Shouts of victory rose from the soccer field, as a few fifth and sixth graders accomplished their assigned task. While the varsity football team was preparing for their game on Saturday, September 22, a scavenger hunt for prospective... Read more »

Marsh Madness

Summer Smith, Community Editor
October 11, 2012

Imagine moving your wife and three kids to a new state. Having to leave behind friends and the familiarity of home to completely start over and the whirlwind of emotions that comes with that experience. After growing up in New Jersey, later teaching in Michigan, and ending up in Florida for nine years,... Read more »

The Golden Ticket

Jill Coyne, Online Editor
October 11, 2012

With the future comes freedom and decisions. Upperclassmen are starting to take control of their lives and figure out what direction they will go. Choosing which college to attend is a big step into the unknown abyss. During the school day, juniors and seniors have the ability to go to the Guidance Office... Read more »

Cinemaniacs Start a Club of Their Own

Audrey O'Neill, Staff Writer
October 11, 2012

A sophomore strides into a teacher’s classroom one afternoon. “I’ve got an idea,” he says, “What do you think?” One year later, they are feeling in control, they are ready to go, and nothing is holding them back now. Westminster’s movie club is born. There are numerous clubs and organizations... Read more »

Behind the Curtain

Catherine Bakewell, Staff Writer
October 11, 2012

Westminster’s production of The Secret Garden debuts on October 18, 19, and 20 at 7 p.m. in the Theatre, and many hands have gone into making this production an unforgettable experience. “My favorite part about the show is definitely the music itself. It all has a very haunting tone and the harmonies... Read more »

Uncovering Mr. Unbound

Christian Linhoff, Staff Writer
October 11, 2012

Unbound, the very nature of the word usually turns people off. It represents a dark, chaotic feel without order or restoration. Michael Becker, senior, aims to change that with his alias Mr. Unbound. “Mr. Unbound is an ideal, a character, and a persona that I have crafted my artistic message around,”... Read more »

To Infinity and Beyond!

Megan Galvin, Staff Writer
September 23, 2012

On Wednesday, September 9th, seventeen parents of new students gathered in the conference room for the first of four Vision Events. “The purpose of this event is to understand where you are in the story of God’s plan for the school,” said Zach Clark, Director of Advancement. This event was not... Read more »

Students Affected By Policy Changes

Summer Smith, Community Editor
September 20, 2012

Erin Bognar, Brook Cusamano, seniors, and Hannah Stipanovich, junior, work on homework in the Commons while enjoying the new rule of being able to eat food and wear WCA sport’s apparel. Out with the old and in with the new, yet again for Westminster. This time, though, the changes are on a much smaller... Read more »