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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

Scared Straight

Scared Straight

Ava Bidner, Content Editor in Chief September 24, 2019

On Thursday, Sep. 12, the Westminster senior class was excused from senior service and instead gathered in the theatre to hear from St. Louis county police officers, EMTs, paramedics, the head of trauma...

Mike Rohlfing is the newest member of the WCA Communications Department

From Student to Social Media Coordinator

Isabella Francois, Managing Editor in Chief September 24, 2019

When alumni are asked about what they remember most fondly about their time at Westminster, many are quick to say the community. For 2005 alumni Mike Rohlfing, his answer is no different. As an involved...

An image of the twin towers taken during the attack.

Always at War

Ava Bidner, Content Editor in Chief September 20, 2019

As I walked down the stairs on Wednesday morning, headed to the kitchen to grab breakfast before heading out the door, I was confused why the TV was on so early in the morning. Then, as I looked up at...

What’s New With the Choir Program?

What’s New With the Choir Program?

Maggie Lindstrom, Managing Editor In Chief September 20, 2019

The choir program is headed by Kathy Eichelberger and Allen Schwamb, the choir teachers at Westminster. Eichelberger explained that they have both decided that for the first semester of the 2019-2020 school...

Challenging the common assumption that optimism is always greater than pessimism.

Acknowledging the Worst but Hoping for the Best

Rebekah Sems, Feature Editor September 20, 2019

As a pessimist, I am fully aware that I tend to focus on negative outcomes rather than positive ones. While most people think of pessimism as “bad” and optimism as “good,” it’s not that black...

JBS recap

Aiden Penberthy, Sporting Staff September 17, 2019

Disappointment is felt all around Wildcat nation after dropping a very winnable game to John Burroughs. It was an opportunity squandered by turnovers, missed kicks, and untimely cramps. The Wildcats...

5 Life Skills Every High School Student Should Know

5 Life Skills Every High School Student Should Know

Lauryn Rhodes, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

High school is, arguably, the most pivotal time in any teenager’s life. In just four years, through exciting moments and interesting experiences, students can learn just as much outside of the classroom...

Have You Been Hacked?

Have You Been Hacked?

Maggie Lindstrom, Managing Editor In Chief September 9, 2019

Hackers nowadays aren’t just tying up wires to make free phone calls. They have created more creative ways to steal your identity, passwords, and credit card numbers.  The key to their success is...

Women in India face difficult circumstances in their daily lives.

A Lack of Feminism

Rebekah Sems, Feature Editor September 8, 2019

Dusty air fills the streets. The musky smell of curry, sweat, and waste cling to the throng of people making their way through town. Broken down houses slouch next to wealthy neighborhoods as cows roam...

Students using their phones at school is a key issue that has been addressed this school year.

Power Down

Ava Bidner, Content Editor in Chief September 8, 2019

As Westminster students were welcomed back into the building this year for the first week of school, they were confronted with several new changes. From all of the new faces to the presence of a student...

Growing The Academy

Growing The Academy

Rebekah Sems, Feature Editor September 8, 2019

A new school year means new faces at Westminster, and while that includes students, it also means new teachers. This year Westminster welcomes six new faculty members, three returning staff members, and...

After Rain Delay, the Wildcats Come Up Short

After Rain Delay, the Wildcats Come Up Short

Aiden Penberthy, Sporting Staff September 1, 2019

August 30. The most anticipated day for Westminster football players since they ended the season in Hannibal last November. This day was marked to be the beginning of this year’s football journey. A...

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