Westminster Schools of Augusta explained

Westminster Schools of Augusta
Streetaddress:3067 Wheeler Road
City:Augusta
State:Georgia
Zipcode:30909
Country:United States
Religious Affiliation:Christian (non-denominational)
Headmaster:Dr. Shawn Brower
Principal:John Petrey (lower), Tracy Lutz (middle),Cindy Bramhall (upper)
Avg Class Size:18
Grades:Pre-K3 through 12
Campus Size:34acres
Campus Type:Day School
Accreditation:Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southern Association of Independent Schools
Mascot:Willie Wildcat
Sports:Football, soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, cross-country, cheer, clay shooting sports, swimming, golf, track, and volleyball
Team Name:Westminster Wildcats
Nickname:Wildcats
School Colors:Blue and white
Publication:Windows Magazine[1]
Established:1972
Homepage: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).

The school consists of two main areas on its 34acres campus. The original houses 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

Westminster's college-preparatory curriculum includes 19 Advanced Placement courses.

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.[4] In the 2008-2009 season, the girls' soccer team won the state championship, the first in school history.[5]

Westminster State Championships

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Notes and References

  1. http://wsa.net/news-media/windows-magazine-archive/ Windows Magazine
  2. Charmain Z. Brackett, "Westminster readies for new facility", Augusta Chronicle, June 15, 1999. Retrieved 02-13-2009.
  3. http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/060399/met_006-5369.000.shtml "School ground-breaking
  4. Nikasha Dicks, "Westminster to honor benefactor", Augusta Chronicle, October 16, 2008. Retrieved 02-14-2009.
  5. Jeff Sentell, "Westminster girls coach had memorable ride", Augusta Chronicle, June 04, 2006. Retrieved 02-14-2009.