|
|
|
|
|
VOLUME 3, ISSUE 30 April 20, 2012
|
From Our Superintendent, Merida Brooks
At the moment I have all I need-and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me...They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God. And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:18-19 NLT
In this issue, we don't want you to miss Veteran, Josh Mayers (and Westminster parent) giving a moving testimony and presentation at the 2012 Academic Pep Rally. Mr. Mayers was a soldier in Afghanistan last year when 27 boxes from WCA were delivered to him over the course of 3 days providing he and his fellow soldiers much needed supplies. This shipment even provided enough surplus to restock the chaplain's shelves and answered a desperate plea to Father God for provision.
Also included in this video is some footage of WCA students packing more than 460 boxes this year to send to soldiers in need of our support, love and prayers! This project could not have been accomplished without the financial support of our many donors to pay for shipping, the efforts of our dedicated students (of all ages who pray for our soldiers, donated items, packed boxes and more) and the support and motivation of Mr. Stuart Salling, a treasured WCA teacher.
What a gift that we can hear first hand how God continues to use Westminster Christian Academy to accomplish his worldwide, eternal, kingdom work! Please take the time to watch this video. It is just 15 minutes, and you will be blessed.
His! Merida Brooks Superintendent 
|
|
|
Sneek Peak...
| |
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
04.24 @ 12:30pm
WCA Gym
!!DRIVERS!!
Please slow down when approaching driveways.
20 mph !
|
|
Quick Links
|
Sign up for emergency notifications and calendar events at eventlink.com
|
|
|
Crusader Mission Team On Mission!
New Orleans
 A message from Mr. Gladding..."On Thursday, April 5th, a combined group of Middle and High School Mission Team members went to New Orleans to serve the people in that area with Youth with a Mission (YWAM). The students participated in a variety of ministries. Friday morning, they worked renovating a house. Students swung sledgehammers to break old pieces of the leftover foundation, pulled nails out of boards so the wood could be reused, and carted wheelbarrows to the dumpster to help clear out the area. There were sunburns and blisters, but otherwise, everyone came out uninjured and pleased with the work they had done. Friday afternoon, we went to the projects of Algiers Point and played with the local children. As you can see from the pictures, the neighborhood kids had their favorites! On Saturday, YWAM took our students on a tour of the 9th Ward, giving us some perspective on how richly we are blessed by God and how much work there is for His people to do, even in our own state. After the tour, we put together 480 lunches with hotdogs and bottles of water, and put them into paper bags. We took these lunches to an area near the New Orleans Mission and fed the homeless. Students were able to pray with people and witness to those who needed hope. We brought the remaining food to a shelter in downtown New Orleans. After lunch, we went back to work with the kids in Algiers Point. Many of our students were able to tell the Easter story to the kids and pray with them as well. While we pray God uses our work to bless the people to whom we ministered, we know that God used this trip to bless us and show us His goodness and the power and Hope of His Word. Thank you to everyone who partnered with us and prayed for us. God answered your prayers!"
|
 Lafayette Garage Sale
April 28th, 7am-12pm
Spring cleaning troubles? Let the Lafayette Room Mom's help! Items are being collected now and can be brought to the Lafayette Campus and placed in the pods available for storage. Proceeds will used to beautify the Lafayette Campus grounds.
Thank you, Room Moms, for your continued support of the vision and mission of WCA!
|
 Science Fair 3rd Place Winner
Jacob LaBerteaux
Jacob placed 3rd at the Louisiana State Science Fair in the category of Earth and Planetary Science. Way to go Jacob!
|
6th Grade Students Head to Houston
Opelousas Campus - April 5, 2012
The Opelousas Campus 6th Grade Students visited the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Holocaust Museum on a recent field trip. A tremendous amount of gratitude is extended to Mrs. Teri Cober, the homeroom mother chairman for her effort in planning the event. The students enjoyed this excursion greatly. Not pictured are the treasured teachers who accompanied our students: Eryn Hjelle, JoAnne Standiford, and Wade Credeur. Also pictured is Abigail Smith on a rotational fun ride that simulates weightlessness.
 
|
Will the Artist in the Room Please Stand
WCA Students Receive Blessing
 Pictured are representatives of Les Dames D'Etude: Johnnie Taylor, Marie LeBlanc, and Judy Tidwell. They are presenting first place ribbons and checks to WCA students Jon Bobb and Valerie Merritt for their winning art work. Each year, Les Dames encourages student art through a local contest at schools. |
Guitar Chapel
Lafayette Campus - 2nd Grade
Second grade students taking first year guitar classes with Mrs. Davis on the Lafayette Campus lead worship before a recent chapel. This was their first time performing publicly and they were great! The students have been working hard all year practicing for this and their upcoming recital in May.
|
|
A Great Time was had by All! THANK YOU! 
The rain came down and the sun came out as well and 100 golfers were glad to see the sun shine. A big THANK YOU to our scramble Chairman, Michael Handley, for helping to make this year's event one of our very best. Our sponsors, volunteers and players also deserve a big THANK YOU as everyone involved helped to promote the success of the mission of Westminster Christian Academy. Next year's planning is already underway. Please consider being involved. |
Would You Share?  Post and Tweet About Open Enrollment Going on Now!
More than three quarters of our new families come from recommendations from our current families! Classes are filling up quickly but many classes still have spots available. Please consider updating your Facebook and Twitter with a message that reads... "We are Westminster! We Believe! You Belong! Ask me about our school. Classes are filling up quickly, though, so apply today!"Thank you for your support of WCA!
|
|
Drivers-Ed Offered
Coach Davis Driving Academy
April 21, 28 & May 5
8am-4pm at WCA Opelousas Campus
Call Coach Davis for more information 337.331.5882
|
 Mandatory Superintendent's Meeting
May 8th or June 12th
For new students who entered WCA this year and whose parents did not attend a Superintendent's meeting, those parents must attend one of the two offered in order for their child to start school on the first day this fall. This meeting is required for parents of all new students to WCA. For those of you who began after the final superintendents meeting for 2011-2012, two dates have been put on the calendar for these meetings. Please register for either in order to be eligible for the start of the 2012-2013 school year. You can register at www.wcala.org/news-and-events. |
College Advisors Corner
TOPS Notification
It will be the third week of July when notifications will issued. The state legislature meets to fund the next year for the state scholarship program. The letter will come from the state when the students final grades, ACT scores and FAFSA are all matched.
|
2012 PROM
May 5th, 2012
Tickets are on sale now through April 27th. The cost is $35/single $70/couple. They can be purchased from Paige Dean in the Attendance Office.
|
8th Grade Swing Dance
Volunteers Needed
If you want to be involved in the planning and execution of this event, there will be a meeting on Monday, April 23, at 6:00 P. M. in the Middle School Building. Please let Mrs. Brown know if you plan to be in attendance, either by email or by calling 337-948-4446.
We need an assistant for lessons, food planners and procurers, decorators, clean up crew, and many other areas for you to plug into! Help make this a memorable occasion for your son or daughter!
|
 Crusader Sports Beat...Go Saders! Softball
The Lady Crusaders wrapped up district play in third place and beat Ascension Catholic 5-1 on Tuesday in the first round of the playoffs. Round 2 is the second round of the playoffs and is at home today Friday, April 20th at 4:30pm. Track The WCA girls track team dominated the District 6-1A Track Meet, claiming its seventh consecutive district crown at the meet held Tuesday night at Opelousas High's track. The girls outpointed second place St. Ed's 173-124. High point producer Alexis Milton led the way for the Lady Saders taking first in the 200, second in the Long Jump, third in the 100, and ran first leg on the winning 4 x 200 relay. Other winners for the night included Marckel Thomas in the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles, Shelby Hunter in the triple jump, Courtlyn Ventress in the shot put, and Emily Waguespack in the pole vault. Two of the three WCA relay teams won, with the team of Milton, Martin Wright, Hydi Kennerson, and Meagan Bolds winning the 4 x 200, and Wright, Kennerson, Ivy Cains, and Bolds claiming the 4 x 100 crown. WCA will be bringing 16 of a possible 18 events to the Regional Meet schedule for next Tuesday at UL-Lafayette's Cajun Track.
On the boys side, WCA came up five points short of its 4th consecutive district title, losing 129-124 to St. Ed's. Josh Benoit was the Outstanding Field Performer at the meet with second place finishers in both the discus and shot put. First place finishers for the Crusaders included Thomas Kemp in both the 110 and 300 meter hurdles, Cole Bentley in the shot put, and Chase Malbrue in the triple jump. WCA's boys squad will be bringing 12 events to the Regional meet next week. |
|
|
|
WCA Board
|
President - Jim Merryman
Vice-President - Tony Kemp
Secretary - Dexter Lyons
Treasurer - Teri Cober
Jim Carter
Sonny Corley
Fran Deville
Helen Hughes
Jim Odom
|
|
|
Above: 
