Westminster Schools of Augusta

Westminster Schools of Augusta was founded in 1972 as a private, Christian, college-preparatory school located in the western section of Augusta, Georgia, United States. It serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. The school is divided into three age groups, lower (pre-K to grade five), middle (grades six to eight), and upper (grades nine to 12).

Westminster Schools of Augusta
Address
3067 Wheeler Road

Augusta
,
Georgia
30909

United States
Coordinates33°29′20″N 82°02′33″W
Information
Religious affiliation(s)Christian (non-denominational)
Established1972
PrincipalSue Ames (lower), Tracy Lutz (middle),Cindy Bramhall (upper)
HeadmasterBrian Case
GradesPre-K3 through 12
Average class size18
Campus size34 acres (140,000 m2)
Campus typeResidential
School color(s)Blue and white
         
SportsFootball, soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, cross-country, cheer, swimming, golf and track
MascotWillie Wildcat
NicknameWildcats
Team nameWestminster Wildcats
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southern Association of Independent Schools
PublicationWindows Magazine[1]
WebsiteWestminster Schools of Augusta

The school consists of two main areas on its 34 acres (140,000 m2) campus. The original buildings along with the newest building, Knox Hall, which was opened in 2017, house grades six through 12. Pamplin Hall, constructed in 1999, houses pre-kindergarten through grade five.[2][3]

Academics

The educational program of Westminster Schools of Augusta is based on "a biblically based Christian world view",[4] and aims to "glorify God by providing an excellent education that equips students to live extraordinary lives for Jesus Christ".[4]

Westminster's college-preparatory curriculum includes 19 Advanced Placement courses, with 80 percent of students routinely scoring a 3 or higher on each year's AP exams.

Athletics

Westminster Schools of Augusta fields 16 varsity interscholastic sport teams, including football, basketball, soccer, tennis, track and field, cross country, baseball, golf, swimming, and cheerleading.

The Westminster boys' soccer team is one of the most dominant in its state classification, having won five state championships. They have also won 12 regional championships. The girls' soccer team has won 12 regional championships.[5] In the 2008-2009 season, the girls' soccer team won the state championship, the first in school history.[6]

In 2012, the Westminster competition cheerleading squad won the state championship for the first time in school history.

Westminster State Championships

  • Class AAA: 2000-2001 Boys' Soccer State Champions
  • Class AAA: 2001-2002 Boys' Soccer State Champions
  • Class AAA: 2004-2005 Boys' Soccer State Champions
  • Class AAA: 2006-2007 Boys' Soccer State Champions
  • Class AAA: 2006-2007 Boys' Tennis State Champions
  • Class AAA: 2008-2009 Girls' Soccer State Champions
  • Class AAA: 2011-2012 Girls' Soccer State Champions
  • Class AAA: 2012-2013 Cheerleading State Champions
  • Class AAA: 2013-2014 Boys' Soccer State Champions

Fine arts

The Westminster Fine Arts Department provides students with the freedom to express their creativity while pursuing excellence through comprehensive instruction and application. Lower school students enjoy a wide array of artistic experiences, beginning as early as kindergarten. The middle and upper school offerings in debate and forensics, music, theatre and visual art enable older students to express creativity through curriculum, clubs and organizations.

2013-2014 Fine Arts achievements:

  • Second place at state in literary competition
  • Eight students participated in All-State Chorus (the largest number in school history).
  • First place at GISA state in Public Forum debate
  • Semifinalist rank at GISA state in Policy debate
  • Two students named All-State by the National Forensics League
  • One student named Best-Actor and one student named to the All-Star cast by the Georgia Theater Conference
  • 36 students and parents sang at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York City.

Notable alumni
Name Class year Notability Reference(s)
Camille Bennett 1995 Actress [7]
Allison Blanchard 2011 Author of Forget-Me-Not [8]
David Degner 2002 Photojournalist covering the Middle East; his freelance work has appeared in publications including Le Monde, The National, The New York Times, TIME, and The Augusta Chronicle [9]
Daniel Finch 1989 Artist [10]
Charles Howell III 1997 PGA Golfer
Carla (Wong) McMillian 1991 First Asian-American appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals [11]
Ken Sanders 1980 Screenwriter and producer [12][13]

References
  1. Windows Magazine
  2. Charmain Z. Brackett, "Westminster readies for new facility", Augusta Chronicle, June 15, 1999. Retrieved 02-13-2009.
  3. "School ground-breaking", Augusta Chronicle, June 3, 1999. Retrieved 02-14-2009.
  4. About Us, wsa.net
  5. Nikasha Dicks, "Westminster to honor benefactor", Augusta Chronicle, October 16, 2008. Retrieved 02-14-2009.
  6. Jeff Sentell, "Westminster girls coach had memorable ride", Augusta Chronicle, June 04, 2006. Retrieved 02-14-2009.
  7. Camille Bennett on IMDb
  10. Virginia Norton, "Students Collaborate on Elaborate Painting for Church", The Augusta Chronicle, March 1, 2005. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  12. Production company website, Shadowland Films, retrieved May 15, 2012.
  13. IMDb profile, retrieved May 15, 2012.
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