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VOLUME 3, ISSUE 31 April 27, 2012
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From Our Superintendent, Merida Brooks This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. Deuteronomy 30:19-20
A MUST SEE MOVIE 
"You saw me before I was born." Psalm 139:16 (NLT)
As the curtain rises, Hannah hesitantly steps onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college. Yet before she can utter her first lines, Hannah, unscripted, collapses in front of the stunned audience.
After countless medical tests, all signs point to one underlying factor: Hannah's difficult birth. This revelation is nothing compared to what she then learns from her parents: she was actually adopted ... after a failed abortion attempt.
Bewildered, angered, and confused, Hannah turns for support to Jason, her oldest friend. Encouraged by his adventurous spirit, Hannah joins his group of friends on a Spring Break road trip, embarking on a journey to discover her hidden past ... and find hope for her unknown future.
In the midst of her incredible journey, Hannah finds that life can be so much more than what you have planned.
We will be taking our 9th-12th graders to see October Baby on Wednesday, March 2nd, 9am at the Grand 14 on Kaliste Saloom Rd in Lafayette. We look forward to how God will use this movie in the lives of our young people. I encourage you to invest your time in this movie as well. It will be leaving the Lafayette theater May 3rd.
Merida Brooks
Superintendent
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Sneek Peak...
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Lafayette K5 Pioneer Day
04.27
Student Council Elections
05.02.12
National Day of Prayer
05.03.12
JR/SR Prom
05.05.12
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
May 25th, 2012
Next Week's Issue... 5th Grade Trip to New Orleans
Senior Foot Washing
!!DRIVERS!!
Please slow down when approaching driveways.
20 mph !
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Quick Links
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Crusader, Brian Dupont, Signs Athletic Scholarship
Belhaven University, Jackson MS
WCA Senior, Brian Dupont, penned a soccer athletic scholarship with Belhaven University in Jackson, MS. Brian was joined at the signing by his parents, Teri and John Dupont, his sister Hailey and the WCA Soccer coaching staff. "Brian's leadership and soccer skills have been an asset to our team. I am excited to watch him use his God-given talents at Belhaven," said WCA Head Coach, Aaron Coon. "Brian has been a four year starter for the Crusader Soccer Team and his hard work is being rewarded," added Fran Deville, WCA Soccer Program Director. 
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A Day in a WCA Classroom...
Miss Vis' First Grade Student Today...Tomorrow's Next Author
Pictured is Jolie Fontenot, from Miss Vis' First Grade, who is holding up her writing about Jesus' appearances after the Resurrection. View a great sample of good first grade writing by clicking the link below. Jesus is Alive! (Click to read) Mrs. Carlson/Mrs. Kimble's K4 class Mrs. Carlson/Mrs. Kimble's K4 class on the Opelousas Campus recently celebrated camping week. The highlights of this week included having reading group around the "campfire", going on expeditions on campus, using camping tools in class, enjoying rest time in the tent and culminated with hot dogs and s'mores for lunch! Camping week proves that learning can be fun!  
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 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!
Come out and see if you can find treasures of your own!
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2012 WCA National Honor Society Ceremony
This yearʼs inductees: Tyler Moore, Harlie Kennerson, Michelle Langlinais, McKenzie Tolson, Colin Arabie, Justin Mann, Rader Massey, Mary Lavergne, Alyssa Zeringue, Demi Lyons, and Joseph Shamp. Current members are Anna Beth Arias, Joshua Benoit, Lynzi Glasscock, Dalane Guidry, Thomas Kemp, Nicholas LeJeune, James Odom, Brooke Thompson, George Waguespack, Monique Claiborne, Cameron Falgoust, Ruth Juneau, Hannah Knecht, Cole Lane,
Taylor Leger, Erin Montgomery, Meghan Myers, Amy Nelson, Brandy Olivier, Anastasia Panagiotis, Leagan Vidrine, and Emily Waguespack. Sponsor is Mr. Jason Thibodeaux.
11 students from Westminster Christian Academy were inducted into the membership of the National Honor Society, joining the ranks of the 23 current members, in a ceremony held at the school on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. NHS officers, Anna Beth Arais, NHS President; Lynzi Glasscock, NHS Vice-President; Erin Montgomery, NHS Secretary; and Hannah Knecht, NHS Treasurer, presided over the induction ceremony. Inductees were selected by a Faculty Council for meeting high standards of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
"National Honor Society members are chosen for and then expected to continue their exemplary contributions to the school and community," said Jason Thibodeaux, chapter adviser.
The Crusader Chapter of the National Honor Society is currently in its seventh year of membership with The National Honor Society.
The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. Chapters exist in more than 60 percent of the nationʼs high schools and, since 1921, millions of students have been selected for membership. Millions of dollars in scholarships have been awarded to senior members since 1945 by the sponsoring organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
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Mr. Thibodeaux Recognized as Louisiana American Legion ''Educator of the Year"
This award program exists to recognize those dedicated and devoted individuals who, on a consistent basis, give so much of themselves on behalf of the children of Louisiana...teachers.
Congratulations Mr. Thibodeaux. Thank you for your dedication to the success of the WCA students.
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Lafayette Campus Grandparent's Day
Watch the Video Slideshow by Clicking Below!
The Lafayette Campus K3 - 4th grades recently celebrated Grandparent's Day. K5 and 3rd grade each performed for the program and then the grandparents were escorted to the classrooms. While in the classrooms the students started with a Bible lesson then showed their grandparents a few of the many things they have been learning. We would like to thank all the grandparents that attended -- our classrooms were overflowing!
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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!
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Drivers-Ed Offered
Coach Davis Driving Academy
Drivers Education will be offered during the summer. You can sign up now until June 4. Classes will be held June 4-7 for 8a.m.-4p.m. Contact Coach Davis (337-331-5882) for more information.
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 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 Advisor's 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.
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2012 PROM
May 5th, 2012 - Petroleum Club, Lafayette
Tickets on sale now! $35 for a single and $70 for a couple. See Paige Dean for ticket and more information.
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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!
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 Crusader Sports Beat...Go Saders! Softball The Lady Crusaders travel to Sulphur Friday, April 27, 2012 to play Archbishop Hannan at 2:00 PM in the quarter final playoff game. Baseball The baseball team beat St. Frederick's of Monroe 8-0 in the first round of the playoffs on Thursday night. The team will play Ouachita Christian, also from Monroe, at home next Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Make plans now to come out and support our boys at home! Track For the second time in school history, and first time since 2009, the WCA girls track team captured the Region II-1A Championship at Ul-Lafayette's Cajun Track Tuesday night, outpointing Hamilton Christian 107-99. Three school records were broken during the meet. Alexis Milton eclipsed her own school record in the 100 meter dash with a 12.44 clocking. Milton was also a member of the record-setting 4 x 200 team that ran a 1:47.22, topping the old record of 1:47.27. Other members of that relay were Hydi Kennerson, Martin Wright, and Meagan Bolds. Kennerson, Wright and Bolds teamed with Ivy Cains to break the school's 4 x 100 record at 50.06, breaking the old mark of 50.42. Other first-place finishers in meet were Shelby Hunter in the triple jump with a lifetime best 35-1.5, and Emily Waguespack in the pole vault with a 9-6 effort. Top three finishers in each event qualify to the state meet to be held next week in Baton Rouge at LSU. Representing the Crusaders at the state meet on the girls team will be Waguespack, Hunter, the 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 relay teams, Victoria Olivier in the 1600, Courtlyn Ventress in the shot put, Milton in the 100, Brooke Thompson in the 800, and Milton in the 200.
The boys team finished fourth at Regionals paced by the second place finishes of Thomas Kemp in the 300 hurdles and Josh Devillier in the 800. Also headed to state are Nick Waguespack, who claimed third in the 110 hurdles and Chase Malbrue, who was third in the high jump. The boys will be joining the girls team at the state meet in Baton Rouge next week. Golf The Golf team finished third at the Regional Meet in Patterson on Tuesday, finishing behind winner Ascension Episcopal and Opelousas Catholic. The team (Jack Tolson, William Reizner, Dontre Murphy and Kaleb Pope) qualified for the state tournament to be held in Alexandria next Tuesday and Wednesday.
The team will be leaving at noon on Monday and will return Wednesday afternoon after the conclusion of the tournament.
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WCA Board
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President - Jim Merryman
Vice-President - Tony Kemp
Secretary - Dexter Lyons
Treasurer - Teri Cober
Jim Carter
Sonny Corley
Fran Deville
Helen Hughes
Jim Odom
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