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Westminster Academy (Tennessee)

Coordinates: 35°04′52″N 89°51′29″W / 35.081°N 89.858°W / 35.081; -89.858
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Westminster Academy
Address
Map
2520 Ridgeway Road

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United States
Coordinates35°04′52″N 89°51′29″W / 35.081°N 89.858°W / 35.081; -89.858
Information
TypeClassical and Christian
MottoJesu defendi
Established1996
Head of schoolPreston Atwood
GradesJK–12
Enrollment460
Color(s)    Purple and gold
NicknameDefenders
AccreditationAssociation of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS)
PublicationLegend
NewspaperThe Beacon
YearbookExcelsior
Websitewww.wamemphis.com

Westminster Academy is a private, classical Christian school. It was established in 1996 as Memphis’ only JK-12th grade classical Christian school. The school offers parents a tool for teaching their children to reason, discern, and apply Truth by way of Scripture and the classical liberal arts.

The school is a top workplace amongst small businesses in the Memphis area.[1]

The school offers a variety of sporting activities including cross country[2] (2022 State Champions[3]), soccer,[4] tennis,[5] basketball[6] for both boys and girls.[7], and track & field.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "The Commercial Appeal Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts".
  2. ^ "Memphis-area top cross country times through regionals".
  3. ^ "Westminster pack working together to repeat at state cross country championships".
  4. ^ Varlas, John (May 11, 2021). "Tuesday prep report: Lausanne, St. George's set for rematch in region soccer final". Daily Memphian. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021.
  5. ^ Varlas, John (June 23, 2021). "Daily Memphian postseason tennis awards: Stearns, Hutchison duo honored". Daily Memphian. Archived from the original on August 19, 2021.
  6. ^ "Memphis Area Preps".
  7. ^ "Second Year Westminster Girls Soccer Wins Title".
  8. ^ "Daily Memphian postseason girls track awards: Collierville standout, coach lead the pack".
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