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The Wildcat Roar

The Student Newspaper of Westminster Christian Academy

The Wildcat Roar

The Student Newspaper of Westminster Christian Academy

The Wildcat Roar

The Fate of the Movie Club

Audrey O'Neill, Online Editor May 6, 2014

As Jeremy Scott, middle school Bible teacher, moves to California this summer, he leaves his legacy. Scott will be teaching at Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville, California. Last year, Scott...

Graphic by Ashley Klein

Funds, Camera, Action!

Ashley Klein, Staff Writer May 6, 2014

It was looking like the fans were out of luck. Rob Thomas, creator of the Veronica Mars mystery series, had written a film script to continue the series but was denied funding by Warner Brothers, the series’...

Students worship during chapel.

Behind the Scenes of Chapel

Megan Galvin, News Editor May 6, 2014

Chapel is a bit of a mystery to some students at Westminster. Tim Holley, Director of Spiritual Life, and the 26 members of the spiritual life team work hard to plan chapels that will intrigue students...

Volunteers picket outside of a Planned Parenthood office during the 40 Days for Life movement.

How to Save a Life

Jill Coyne, Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2014

Due to abortion, this generation’s population is one third less than it should be. One third of this generation has been denied the most valued natural right: life. Abortion has catastrophic effects...

Spritz

Juhyae Kim, Staff Writer May 6, 2014

With Spritz, the new speed reading smartphone app, high school students can read at speeds of up to 1,000 words per minute with no effort. The app flashes a stream of single words on the screen with...

An Interview with an Eis-Skater

Elisabeth Harding, Staff Writer April 28, 2014

The Roar: What made you interested in skating? Eis: When I was nine, my grade school best friend was moving 45 minutes away, and we wanted to do something together to keep in touch so we decided...

Julia Alpert and Chad Maxey, seniors, work diligently during class, conducting research for their papers.

We the People Team Prepares for National Competition

Morgan Koetting, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2014

"Though it had only been a week since the State Championship, WCA’s We the People team could be found hard at work in the hub. Known as one of the most challenging classes at the Academy, students are...

1.5 Tons in 7 Months

Audrey O'Neill, Online Editor March 25, 2014

At the start of the year, the garden club launched the new composting program, installing trash cans in the café divided into four sections—liquids, green waste, recycling, and trash. Now, when students...

Tessa Copeland, sophomore, Chrissy Talent, junior, and Catherine Bakewell, senior, pose for a picture as the three winners of the Closed Rounds.

Poetry Slam

Juhyae Kim, Staff Writer March 24, 2014

On February 27, Literary Rogues presented Westminster’s Fifth Annual Poetry Slam in the Black Box Theater. The slam was hosted by alumnus Jake Hughes, Class of 2012, and students from middle and high...

The Devil’s Kitchen

Elisabeth Harding, Staff Writer March 24, 2014

In St. Louis and the United States in general, Mexican-style food has become popular. While there are innumerable options for authentic Mexican food, Diablitos Cantina stands out among the rest. Not only...

A.P. Art History takes a field trip to the Cathedral Basilica.

Cult “Class”ics

Mary Wynn, Features Editor March 14, 2014

At first glance, some of these classes may not make it to the top of your “to do” while at Westminster. However, these are the classes that students swear by, claiming that by the end of the year,...

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