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 »
Westminster Sweeps Clayton
May 3, 2010 • Cameron Smith - Staff Writer
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Last Tuesday, the Westminster varsity tennis team battled Clayton at home and swept them 7-0. Jimmy Myers, senior, defeated Orion Wilkinson, who finished third in doubles at last year’s state tournament. Also, Cameron Smith, junior, beat Clayton’s number two, Jake Lee in three sets. Chris Griesidieck,... Read more »
Speaking the Language of Chess
April 28, 2010 • Danielle Cicka - Associate Editor
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On Friday, April 17, the Westminster chess team participated in an international match against Saemmul Middle School in Korea. The tournament was held over Skype and all chess members were encouraged to participate. “My goal was to use the ancient game of chess and the modern technology of the Internet... Read more »
Wildcats Increase Winning Streak
April 27, 2010 • Alex Cacciarelli - Staff Writer
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Creve Coeur—It did not take long for the Wildcats to jump on the visiting Priory Rebels on Thursday. After junior Alec Mitchell put the Rebels down one, two, three in the top of the first, the Westminster bats rattled home a run in the first and two runs in the third on their way to a 9-0 victory,... Read more »
Wildcats Battle Viz With a Convincing 2-1 Victory
April 23, 2010 • Christine Dohr - Staff Writer
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The varsity girls’ soccer team stepped onto the field last Saturday afternoon, preparing to engage in a 90-minute battle. Visitation Academy, one of the highest ranked girls’ soccer team in Missouri small schools, was arguably the toughest opponent the Westminster varsity would face the entire... Read more »
Henry Shuts Out Rams
April 20, 2010 • John Bergman - Sports Editor
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In a 2-0 victory at Ladue last season, pitching dominated the show as current Detroit Tiger Jacob Turner held the Rams to only 3 hits. This season, Colin Henry, junior, matched his performance. The junior lefthander threw his second consecutive complete game to lead the Wildcats to a 6-0 victory at... 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 »
Changes Come To International Day
April 6, 2010 • Annie Rebbe - Staff Writer
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For years, International Day has been an important activity of the Westminster language department. This year, though, it came with some changes to make it more organized. “[International Day] used to be pretty much chaos,” said Joan Dudley, upper school Spanish teacher and head of the language... Read more »
Coast to Coast
March 30, 2010 • Alex Cacciarelli - Staff Writer
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For every High school student in America, this Friday marks the beginning of nine days of rest and relaxation. Every year, students look forward to the time to forget school, and enjoy all that spring has to offer. When only hours remain till Friday afternoon, students tend to get very distracted, and... 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 »
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