Poli Sci Team Makes Ninth in the Nation
May 7, 2010 • Ashley Segrave - Associate Editor
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The political science team of Westminster Christian Academy received ninth place in the nation. This is a very prestigious accomplishment since in the eleven consecutive years Westminster has made it to nationals this is only the third team to make top ten. “Top ten is a huge deal. It is a goal... Read more »
Dead Body Demo
April 16, 2010 • Abby Becker - Staff Writer
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A row of white sheet-covered students lined up in a row on Wednesday during middle and upper school lunch to illustrate the amount of people that die each year in Missouri due to tobacco and cigarettes. The SWAT team’s, Students Working Against Tobacco, goal is to educate their peers and make a difference... Read more »
My Fair Musical
March 19, 2010 • Abby Becker - Staff Writer
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Faint strains of “Wouldn’t It be Loverly” and quaint cockney accents can be heard filtering down the halls of Westminster in the afternoons. Lingering musical notes may intrigue a few wandering students and cause them to peer into the windows of the Little Theatre after school and witness a host... Read more »
Giddy Up: Turnabout
March 15, 2010 • Parker Briden - Staff Writer
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Westminster was overrun with cowboys and cowgirls last Friday during the Spring Event. Girls asked guys to accompany them to Turnabout which consisted of square and line dancing, crazy costumes, and great decorations. A professional caller was hired to teach students the finer points of square dancing. “Everything... Read more »
WCA Choir’s Continuing Crescendo
March 15, 2010 • Mari Knehans - Staff Writer
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On the afternoon of Tuesday, March 9th, 2010, WCA’s concert and chamber choirs traveled to Parkway North High School to compete in the MSHSSA State Choir Festival. The choirs performed pieces that were debuted in their concert last Thursday evening at Missouri Baptist University. The competition... Read more »
Spotlight on Poverty
March 9, 2010 • Kelsy Cline - Staff Writer
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When thinking of worthy causes to get involved in, many tend to look towards third world countries. Seeing the innocent faces of impoverished children plays on emotions. Although helping others in such countries is wonderful. Americans have become blind to the broken lives struggling in their own... Read more »
A Second Chance
March 9, 2010 • Cheyenne Bartlett - Features Editor
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AIDS alone has orphaned 15 million children. Around the world there are about 200 million children living on the streets. Approximately 250, 000 children die every week from diseases and malnutrition. There are 20 million children that are refugees or internally displaced in their homeland. Organizations... Read more »
Orphans, Graduations, and Boy Bands
February 17, 2010 • Christian Davis - Opinions Editor
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Nightmares, UFO, and orphans were some of the themes for this year’s Spirit Week. Every class came with a new spin, in sync dance moves, and non-stop energy. The seventh grade rocked the crowd with their Camp Rock theme and the seniors closed the show with their Decades mix. The junior class also... Read more »
Take Charge of Credit Card Experience
January 11, 2010 • Mari Knehans - Staff Writer
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The sales clerk mutters, “Cash or credit?” expecting the usual answer followed by the quick swipe of plastic and a clueless teen hustling out the door. Shopping with a credit card has become increasingly popular and preferred by department and chain stores because of the efficiency they provide... Read more »
Improv Takes A Bow
November 20, 2009 • Tiffany Thompson - staff writer
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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 »
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