The Student Newspaper of Westminster Christian Academy

The Wildcat Roar
The Student Newspaper of Westminster Christian Academy

The Wildcat Roar
The Student Newspaper of Westminster Christian Academy

The Wildcat Roar
Bella Thies

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif

What does Journalism mean to you?

Voicing other people’s stories and testimonies to the world.

What is your biggest inspiration in life?

People who have meaningful careers and positively impact other’s lives.

Three favorite things?

  1. Jesus
  2. Classical Literature
  3. Coffee

Super secret hidden talent?

I’m a nerd.

All content by Bella Thies
Mr. Collison Stands in Front of a Beautiful Sunset, Symbolizing the End of His Time at Westminster

Goodbye Mr. Collison

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
May 18, 2025
Destiny Coleman Has Made Numerous Contributions to the St. Louis Community

Destiny Coleman: An Example of God at Work in the St. Louis Community

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
April 8, 2025
A Mouse Running Along A Race Track During the Faculty Mouse Race

Off to the Races

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
March 7, 2025
Ninth Grade Boys Poms Practices for Their Community Night Performance

Why the Boys Participate in Poms

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
February 20, 2025
Perhaps it is time to bid farewell to the presidential pardon

I Beg Your Pardon: Reexamining the Efficacy of the Presidential Pardon

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
January 30, 2025
A Woman On a Pedestal Being Elevated Above a Man

Has Feminism Gone Too Far?

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
December 13, 2024
Picture of an American Flag Hanging Outside a Home in Chesterfield, Missouri

Weighing Character and Policy

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
November 7, 2024
Carnival Attendees Enjoy a Fun Experience on the Hang-Glider Ride

Carnival Night at WCA!

Bella Thies and Cutler Fricke
October 28, 2024
Three WCA Girls pose and are ready for the Carnival festivities.

[Photo] Take a Trip to Adventure Island!

Cutler Fricke, Senior Staff Writer
October 24, 2024
Two Westminster students mold and sculpt the bases of clay pots

A Look Into Westminster’s Art Department

Bella Thies and Elijah Schmidt
October 4, 2024
Flynn Rider, a popular character from the Disney movie Rapunel, is often fawned over by fans of the movie

Fictosexuality: The Dangers of Developing Emotional Attachments to Fictional Characters

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
September 20, 2024
Special olympics athlete plays a game of kickball with volunteers and fellow athletes

A Glimpse into the WCA Special Olympics

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
September 19, 2024
A student volunteer engages with two excited special olympics athletes

A special olympics athlete hula hoops with a student volunteer

Student volunteer joins special olympics athlete to get a drink of water

Ultrasound of a partially developed fetus at 18 weeks gestation

Westminster for Life!

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
September 13, 2024
Westminster Student Contemplates Attending Everyman

Everyone Should See Everyman

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
September 6, 2024
A wanted poster of Cody Ko, a famous YouTuber who allegedly took advantage of a minor.

Just Leave the Kids Alone

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
August 29, 2024
Xi Jinping surveying the ranks of the PLA

Behind the Great Wall

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
April 23, 2024
Where should parents send their kids; to public school, or private school?

Private Schools: A Cash Grab, or a Practical Investment?

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
March 5, 2024
Senior Boys Practicing Their Poms Routine

This One’s (not) for the Boys

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
February 9, 2024
Graph Depicting the Rise in Honors English Class Sizes Over the Past Four Years

Scrambling for a GPA Boost

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
January 18, 2024
Mr. Knerr, a History Teacher at Westminster, Walks Away From Sub Plans

“Sub”-Traction: Westminster’s Struggle To Find Substitute Teachers

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
December 14, 2023
Woman holds phone with open Bible app and Plan B pills in same hand

The False Dichotomy: Christianity or Abortion Rights

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
November 21, 2023
Three vases that were fired in Mrs. Dierking’s pit-fire kilns

Back to the Stone Ages

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
November 3, 2023
Two Scholar Bowl Members Discussing the Answer to a Question

The Story Behind Westminster’s Least Recognized MHSAA Sport

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
October 26, 2023
The Ferris wheel ride at sunset.

Homecoming Carnival

Carissa Mitchell and Bella Thies
October 9, 2023
A few matches of chess played between members and curious visitors at the Chess booth.

A selection of certain clubs of interest that will be available at this year’s homecoming carnival.

Wildcat West: A Booth Feature

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
October 5, 2023
A group of girls gather as they serve in a kitchen.

New Community Service Program Blossoms at WCA

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
September 28, 2023
ChatGPT is constantly evolving and changing how writing works.

The AI Epidemic: How ChatGPT Has Changed English Classrooms Forever

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
September 22, 2023
Prices at Westminster are sometimes overly expensive.

The Hidden Fees of Attending Westminster

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
September 14, 2023
The family stand all together posing and smiling very happily. (Courtesy of Rachel Yost)

Haitian Family Becomes Part of the WCA Family

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
September 8, 2023
The trash cans have been on everyones mind as they move out of the classroom.

New Trash Can Locations Strike Controversy In WCA Community

Bella Thies, Editor-In-Cheif
August 31, 2023
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