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We apologize that the previous email of this issue did not seem to come through properly. Every effort has been made to fix the formatting to make it readable! |
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VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10 October 21, 2011
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From Our Superintendent, Merida Brooks
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9 NIV
Do Hard Things Conference
What an incredible opportunity for our 7th through 12th grade students to attend this most amazing conference. There were 108 students who traveled by bus to Baton Rouge, with many more going with their parents!
Students stated it was one of the most relevant events they had ever attended - speaking to them in a language they could understand to the issues of their own hearts.
"What encouragement, challenge and perspective I would have missed out on if I had not attended. My heart is filled to overflowing with joy because of the boldness in which God's truth was shared with me."
Students were given the opportunity to accept Christ, but it was done in a "Do Hard Things" way! Students were asked to stand one at a time and proclaim loudly, "Jesus is Lord!" Over 25 WCA students made this bold move. Celebrate God's faithfulness in their lives and pray for their growth in their faith and in the knowledge of God's Word.
What was the Do Hard Things Conference?
"The complacency of fools destroys them." Proverbs 1:32
Several quotes from the book of the same name by Alex and Brett Harris will answer this question.
"Over time, refusing to reach higher, try harder, and risk more robs us of the glorious purpose and wonderful future God has created us for...Complacency is a blight that saps energy, dulls attitudes, and causes a drain on the brain. The first symptom is satisfaction with things as they are. The second is the rejection of things as they might be. 'Good enough' becomes today's watchword and tomorrow's standard."
This is a "rebelution" against the low expectations
OF and FOR adolescents!
"The real danger for a youth's intent on "rebelution" is that these smarter-than-average kids often get praise for things that were not particularly difficult to achieve. If we focus on the props and encouragement of those who have low expectations for us, we become mediocre. It can be challenging to set our sights on excellence, particularly when we are hearing that we are already there. One of the greatest lessons we all must learn is to respond, 'That was nothing. Watch this!' Challenge yourself and others to call the normal things 'normal' and save that word 'excellent' for things that really are."
"When asked to address the question of pride in doing hard things, he offered a great perspective: 'I always get the greatest feeling after doing something hard. God has designed this intense emotional reaction to inspire us to repeat the things we've done right. It's a feeling we never get when we cheat or cut corners, only through true character. This kind of God-given gladness inspires others to do great thing as well.
Three Pillars of "Rebelution"
- character
- competence
- collaboration
"Our vision for the 'Rebelution' is to see these three qualities coming together in a new generation - young people who are passionate about growing in Christ-likeness and sharing the Gospel (character), who care deeply about skill, strategy and creativity (competence), and who are committed to finding and working with a community of like-minded 'rebelutionaries' (collaboration) to bring hope and healing to a lost and hurting world."
Thank You, Father, for providing this most incredible opportunity. May we be wise stewards of all that You have granted to us in the lives of our students through this event.
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| WCA Board |
President - Jim Merryman
Vice-President - Teri Cober
Secretary - Dexter Lyons
Treasurer - Will Mills
Jim Carter
Sonny Corley
Fran Deville
Helen Hughes
Jim Odom
Tony Kemp
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Fall Fest Information
 Don't forget! Just two more weeks until Fall Fest! Click Here to see a complete list of booths and activities. Plan to come and invite friends and family to participate in this annual event November 5th from Noon- 5:00 p.m.
Did you know you can purchase WCA athletic apparel at Fall Fest?
- 2010-2011 sweatshirts (Blue) $20.00
- 2011-2012 sweatshirts (Grey) $30.00
- 2008-2010 t-shirts - buy 1 at $5.00 get 1 FREE
- 2011 Football/Volleyball T-shirts $15.00 (short sleeve), $20.00 (long sleeve)
- Fall Fest Special - WCA Blankets $30.00
Click Here to purchase your tickets in advance.
Click Here to download the registration form for the K3 Family Fun Run to be held during Fall Fest.
Click Here to pre-order your hamburgers and jambalaya to support 8th grade student raising money to go to Washington DC.
Click Here to download the Dog Show registration form.
Click Here to download the Basketball Camp registration form.
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Parents' Club Notecard Deadline Change
You still have time to purchase your elementary child's artwork in the form of a notecard! The artwork has gone home, but the deadline for ordering notecards has been extended. The final deadline is now November 1st. |
 Albertson's Community Partners Program
The Albertson's Community Partners program is a way to reward non-profit schools and organizations in the local community. Westminster Christian Academy is enrolled in the Community Partners program and we have custom key tags available for free at all three campuses. Each time you shop at Albertson's and scan the key tag Westminster earns a percentage of your purchase. Print this bar code to start using it today until you can swing by the Admissions office and pick up your key tag.
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 Household Hazardous Waste Day
Saturday, November 5, 2011
St. Landry Parish Recycling Centers
Opelousas - 2717 W. Landry Street - 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Open to all residents of St. Landry Parish. Accepting paints, automobile batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, household cleaners, household chemicals, pesticides, flammables, corrosives, medications, tires (limit 5 per person), fluorescent tubes and bulbs, cell phones, cell phone batteries, electronic waste (computers, monitors, printers, scanners, etc.) This is a free service! Please utilize this opportunity to keep these hazards out of our waters and natural environment. Visit www.slpsolidwaste.org for more details. |
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WCA Hosts ACSI District Meeting
On October 18, WCA hosted the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) District Meeting at our Lafayette Campus. Our own Bill Thompson, State Representative, gave the devotional, and then Regional Director, John Craig, gave informative presentations about what is new with ACSI and about TerraNova (the replacement for the Stanford Achievement Test). Later in the morning, the group participated in a Webinar from Paragon Micro. Also, featured was a District school, Northlake Christian in Covington, shared by the school's head, Dr. Joey Shorter.
 
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Alumni Spotlight
Ainsley Britain (graduated Ainsley Lollar, WCA Class of 2009) recently moved to Nashville, TN from Louisiana to embark on a new adventure. She loves writing and creating music and has recently completed an EP album 'Heart of Hope' to benefit Hearts of Hope, a non-profit organization in Lafayette, LA directed by her hero, her mother. Their mission is to help sexually abused children, teens and adults recover emotionally, physically, spiritually and much more. Check out the music video here and purchase the album online to support Ainsley and Heart of Hope!
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Heart of Hope - Official Music Video |
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Third Grade Bible Diorama Presentations
Third grade students orally presented nomadic Bible scenes; tents, wilderness, wells, and mountains to an audience of students and parents. By using shoeboxes, and other artistic items, they were able to creatively show how Abraham and his descendants lived as nomads.
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Playful Prepositions
Students in Mrs. Trahan's 7th Grade Literature Class were given an assignment to create a song using a list of prepositions provided by Mrs. Trahan. This was a creative means by which students memorized prepositions and reinforced the recognition of prepositions that have been memorized in prior grades!
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College Day
On Friday, October 14, College Day was held for juniors and seniors. Over 30 state and private colleges and universities as well as the Army and Air Force visited with WCA students. Students were exposed to many new programs and features on these college campuses.
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Senior Luncheon
Time for tailgating!! "Footballer" Coach Tommy Badon handed out tickets to this event...yes, this is Coach Badon in the helmet pictured below!
This senior lunch was a Sports Tailgate Party held outside in the Crusader Complex parking lot. BBQ burgers, chicken wings, cookies and soda were part of the menu to celebrate this American tradition. What a huge hit with the 2012 Senior Class!
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WCA Business Owners, We Need You!
We are currently seeking Corporate and Title Sponsors for our 14th Annual Crusader Golf Scramble to be held in March of next year. Please click here to see the attached flyer for more information.
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Rangers
 Rangers will meet on October 24, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in preparation for the Kisatchie Wilderness Trip. Kisatchie Hills Wilderness Area is 8,700 acres of forest featuring some of the most unusually steep and rugged terrain to be found in Louisiana. In addition to a variety of wildlife, this scenic area features flat-topped mesas, sandstone bluffs and outcroppings, and several distinct forest types. You do not want to miss this trip!
Kisatchie Wilderness Trip
Overnight Trip
October 29-30, 2011 |
 Dalane Guidry Selected for All-Star Volleyball GameDalane Guidry, a senior, has been selected to play for the East in the 2011 Volleyball All-Star Game. The game will be played on November 19, 2011 at Isadore Newman School - 1903 Jefferson Avenue - New Orleans, LA 70115. Make plans now to head to New Orleans to support Dalane as she represents Westminster! In addition to this honor, Dalane has been awarded the 2009 All District Honorable Mention and the 2010 1st Team All District and 2nd Team All-Acadiana. Congratulations, Dalane! |
 Crusader Volleyball
The Lady Saders are on the road Tuesday, October 25, but they are just around the corner at ASH in Grand Coteau. Plan to support them on the road at 4:00 p.m. for JV and 5:00 p.m. for Varsity.
Our next home game is Thursday, October 27 against Delcambre. Freshmen play at 4:30 p.m., JV at 5:30 p.m. and Varsity at 6:30 p.m.
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The WCA football team moved one step closer to a district championship with a huge 34-13 win over the St. Edmund Blue Jays here at Crusader Field last Friday night. With the win, the Crusaders improved to 5-2 overall, and 4-0 in district with three games left in the season. Thomas Kemp rushed for 226 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Saders to the win. Andrew Smith, Jalen Williams, and Donyell Young each added a score to help the Crusader cause. The defense played well again, holding one of the area's top offenses to a single score in each half. Once again, WCA showed how a team working together as one can do great things.
This Friday night WCA travels to New Roads to play the Catholic-PC Hornets in a 7 p.m. contest.
Next week WCA plays Sacred Heart Ville Platte, October 28, 2011, 7:00pm, Crusader Stadium. This is going to be a big game, so don't wait in line, buy your ticket now, only $7.00. Purchase your tickets from Rita Smith in the gym 7:30am-3:30pm. |
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