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Westminster Christian School is a [[K-12]] school in [[Miami]], [[Florida]]. WCS is governed by a [[board of directors]]- 13 people (mostly current parents, although some have been former faculty) elected by parents of current enrollees. It is operated by a [[Superintendent]] who is hired by the Board.
{{Infobox school
| name = Westminster Christian School
| image =
| caption = The [[High school (North America)|High School]] [[Library]] at Westminster Christian School
| region = [[Miami-Dade County, Florida]]
| location = [[Palmetto Bay, Florida]]
| address = 6865 SW 152nd St 331-572699
| country = United States
| type = [[Private school|Private]], [[Christian school|Christian]], [[college preparatory]]
| religion = [[Christianity|Christian]]
| denomination = [[Non-denominational]]
| head of school = Scott Jones
| dean = Joe Mira
| grades = PK–12
| campus size = 31 acres
| campus type = [[Suburban]]
| gender = [[Co-Educational]]
| established = 1961
| faculty = approx. 121 full time. 32 administrative staff
| enrollment = approx. 1072
| tuition = $17,200–$30,000 (2024-25)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wcsmiami.org/admission/tuition-and-fees|title=Tuition & Fees|website=wcsmiami.org|access-date=June 16, 2024}}</ref>
| conference = [[Florida High School Athletic Association]] (FHSAA)
| rival = [[Palmer Trinity School]]
| website = http://www.wcsmiami.org
| colors = Green and White <br> {{color box|#355E3B}} {{color box|white}}
| nickname = Warriors
}}
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'''Westminster Christian School''' is a [[private school|private]] PK3-12 [[Christian school|Calvinist school]] in [[Palmetto Bay, Florida]]. WCS is governed by a [[board of directors]]- 13 people (mostly current parents, although some have been former faculty) elected by parents of current enrollees. It is operated by a [[Head of School (education)|Head of School]] who is hired by the Board.


WCS provides a [[Reform Christian]] religious education (similar to [[Calvinist]] thought). Though the school is Refrom by charter, its students come from a wide variety of denominations, including [[Presbyterian]], [[Southern Baptist]] and [[Roman Catholic]]. Though students are required to be [[active members]] at their local church (as evidenced by a letter from their [[pastor]]), some students do not consider themselves to be [[Christians]].
Though the school is Calvinist by charter, its students come from a wide variety of denominations, including [[Presbyterian]], [[Southern Baptist]], [[Catholic]], and [[Eastern Orthodox|Orthodox Christian]]. The parents of students are required to be active members at their local church (as evidenced by a letter from their [[pastor]]), and most of the students consider themselves to be Christians.


It is located on 31 acres in the Village of Palmetto Bay, near the [[Charles Deering Estate]].
It is located in the [[Palmetto Bay]] area of [[Greater Miami]], near the [[Deering Estate]] and a [[USDA]] agriculture testing space. The school was hit particularly hard during [[Hurricane Andrew]] in [[1992]]; it re-opened almost a month after [[Miami-Dade]] public schools.


Westminster Christian School added a new Student Activities Center in 2009, a new Middle School/High School Science Building in 2011, a new Elementary School Building in 2013, and the TIDE Center, a classroom building focused on technology, innovation, design and engineering in 2017. Also, in 2017, Westminster completed the Gutierrez Family Field, which provides additional practice and competition space for the school's growing and accomplished athletic program. In 2019, the WorldWonder Nature Center was added for students in kindergarten through fifth grade convene to study, celebrate, discuss, and piece together the lessons gained in their journeys through WorldWonder. The expansive learning studio boasts glass walls to the south, which allows students to overlook majestic oaks and grounds brimming with areas to be discovered.
WCS' nickname is the "Warriors". The [[athletic booster club]] is called the "Chiefs". The school colors are historically Green and White, although Black has been added in recent years.
Preschool students interact with the WorldWonder curriculum at The Discovery Barn, another feature of Westminster Elementary School's curriculum. The Lighthouse finished construction in the fall of 2020, ahead of schedule and contains roughly 650 seats. It was designed to be a performing arts center.


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== History ==
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Around the start of the 20th century Jules Vroon, a two-year-old boy from a conservative Calvinistic family, emigrated from [[Dinteloord]], the Netherlands to the United States to grow up in [[Michigan]]'s Christian schools where all subjects were taught from a Christian perspective. During the [[Great Depression|Depression]], Vroon, then a husband and father, moved his company to Florida. When he found no Christian schools like those he knew as a boy, he shared his vision to bring Christian education to south Florida with friends at [[Shenandoah Presbyterian Church]]. Westminster Christian School opened in 1961 with four teachers and twelve students.


The school was formerly located in the [[census-designated place]] of [[Cutler, Florida|Cutler]] until the incorporation of Palmetto Bay on September 10, 2002.<ref>"[http://www.palmettobay-fl.gov/about.htm About our village] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100128063140/http://www.palmettobay-fl.gov/about.htm |date=2010-01-28 }}." [[Palmetto Bay, Florida|Village of Palmetto Bay]]. Retrieved on October 2, 2009.</ref><ref>"[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=16000US1215962&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=saff&_lang=en&_sse=on Cutler CDP, Florida] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111121134116/http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=16000US1215962&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=saff&_lang=en&_sse=on |date=2011-11-21 }}." [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on October 2, 2009.</ref>
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== Origins ==


==Athletics==
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At the turn of the century [[Jules Vroon]], just a two year old boy, emigrated from [[Dinteloord, Holland]] to America to grow up in [[Michigan]]’s Christian schools where all subjects were taught from a Christian perspective. During the [[Depression]], Vroon, now a husband and father, moved his young family to Florida. When he found no Christian schools like those he knew as a boy, he shared his vision to bring Christian education to south Florida with friends at [[Shenandoah Presbyterian Church]]. Westminster Christian School opened in 1961 with four teachers and twelve students.
WCS competes in the [[Florida High School Athletic Association]]. WCS' mascot name is the "Warriors." The athletic [[booster club]] is called the "Chiefs." The school colors are Green and White. Former WCS women's softball coach Scott Doan is one of the winningest coaches in the history of [[Miami-Dade County, Florida|Miami-Dade]] County.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fernandez |first=Andre |date=February 12, 2024 |title="Miami-Dade softball preview: Doral Academy looking to bring state title trophy" |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/article285296242.html |url-status=live}}</ref>


WCS may be most famous for its [[baseball]] program and [[fine arts]] – especially in choir and [[string orchestra]]. WCS is the home to the 1992 and 1996 [[USA Today]] National Champion baseball teams, and won several [[FHSAA]] state championships under the direction of former coach Rich Hofman. The 1996 team adorned the cover of one of the first [[Team Cheerios]] boxes, and notable baseball alumni include [[World Series]] winners [[Alex Rodriguez]] and [[Doug Mientkiewicz]]. The orchestra has taken first place in several national competitions, as well as superior ratings in district and state competitions. It was invited to play at [[Carnegie Hall]] in 2002 and 2006, and has also toured Europe.


==Notable alumni==
== Famous Alumni ==
* [[J. P. Arencibia]], Former [[MLB]] catcher ([[Toronto Blue Jays]])
* [[J. D. Arteaga]], Head coach of the [[Miami Hurricanes baseball|Miami Hurricanes baseball team]]
* Bill Henderson, 1st round pick 1987 MLB June Amateur Draft, former [[MiLB]] catcher ([[Detroit Tigers]])
* [[Jayden Higgins]], college football wide receiver ([[Eastern Kentucky Colonels football|Eastern Kentucky Colonels]], [[Iowa State Cyclones football|Iowa State Cyclones]])
* [[Oscar Isaac]], Actor <ref name="details_interview">{{cite magazine |last=Bhattacharji |first=Alex |date=April 2015 |others=Photographs by Mark Seliger |title=The Evolution of Oscar Isaac |url=http://www.details.com/story/oscar-isaac-star-wars-ex-machina |url-status=dead |magazine=[[Details (magazine)|Details]] |publisher=[[Conde Nast]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110121407/http://www.details.com/story/oscar-isaac-star-wars-ex-machina |archive-date=January 10, 2016 |access-date=March 24, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Mickey Lopez]], Former [[MLB]] infielder ([[Seattle Mariners]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lopezmi01.shtml|title=Mickey Lopez|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=June 16, 2024}}</ref>
* [[Víctor Mederos]], [[MLB]] pitcher for the [[Los Angeles Angels]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/news/victor-mederos-august-program-feature | title=Victor Mederos Makes Big League Dream Come True }}</ref>
* [[Doug Mientkiewicz]], former [[MLB]] player ([[Minnesota Twins]], [[Boston Red Sox]], [[New York Mets]], [[Kansas City Royals]], [[New York Yankees]], [[Pittsburgh Pirates]], [[Los Angeles Dodgers]])
* [[Dan Perkins (baseball)|Dan Perkins]], Former [[MLB]] pitcher ([[Minnesota Twins]])
* [[Derek Phillips (actor)|Derek Phillips]], stage, screen, & television actor
* [[Alex Rodriguez]], Former [[MLB]] infielder ([[Seattle Mariners]], [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]], [[New York Yankees]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rodrial01.shtml|title=Alex Rodriguez|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=June 16, 2024}}</ref>
* [[MJ Melendez]], [[MLB]] catcher and outfielder for the [[Kansas City Royals]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/melenmj01.shtml|title=MJ Melendez|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=June 16, 2024}}</ref>


== References ==
* 1976- Mike Pappas, CEO, [[Keyes Company]]
{{More footnotes|date=October 2009}}
* 1992- [[Doug Mientkiewicz]], Major League Baseball player
{{reflist}}
* 1993- [[Alex Rodriguez]], Major League Baseball player

* 1993- J.D. Arteaga, college baseball player
{{Education in Miami-Dade County, Florida}}
* 1996- K.O. Wiegandt, college baseball coach
{{FHSAA Class 3A}}
* 2001- [[Krizia Bajos]], model/actress
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* 2001- [[Derek Wallbank]], journalist

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[[Category:1961 establishments in Florida]]
[[Category:Christian schools in Florida]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1961]]
[[Category:Nondenominational Christian schools in the United States]]
[[Category:Private K–12 schools in Miami-Dade County, Florida]]

Latest revision as of 11:24, 6 December 2024

Westminster Christian School
Address
Map
6865 SW 152nd St 331-572699

Palmetto Bay, Florida

Miami-Dade County, Florida

United States
Information
TypePrivate, Christian, college preparatory
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
DenominationNon-denominational
Established1961
DeanJoe Mira
Head of schoolScott Jones
Facultyapprox. 121 full time. 32 administrative staff
GradesPK–12
GenderCo-Educational
Enrollmentapprox. 1072
Campus size31 acres
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Green and White
   
Athletics conferenceFlorida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)
NicknameWarriors
RivalPalmer Trinity School
Tuition$17,200–$30,000 (2024-25)[1]
Websitehttp://www.wcsmiami.org

Westminster Christian School is a private PK3-12 Calvinist school in Palmetto Bay, Florida. WCS is governed by a board of directors- 13 people (mostly current parents, although some have been former faculty) elected by parents of current enrollees. It is operated by a Head of School who is hired by the Board.

Though the school is Calvinist by charter, its students come from a wide variety of denominations, including Presbyterian, Southern Baptist, Catholic, and Orthodox Christian. The parents of students are required to be active members at their local church (as evidenced by a letter from their pastor), and most of the students consider themselves to be Christians.

It is located on 31 acres in the Village of Palmetto Bay, near the Charles Deering Estate.

Westminster Christian School added a new Student Activities Center in 2009, a new Middle School/High School Science Building in 2011, a new Elementary School Building in 2013, and the TIDE Center, a classroom building focused on technology, innovation, design and engineering in 2017. Also, in 2017, Westminster completed the Gutierrez Family Field, which provides additional practice and competition space for the school's growing and accomplished athletic program. In 2019, the WorldWonder Nature Center was added for students in kindergarten through fifth grade convene to study, celebrate, discuss, and piece together the lessons gained in their journeys through WorldWonder. The expansive learning studio boasts glass walls to the south, which allows students to overlook majestic oaks and grounds brimming with areas to be discovered. Preschool students interact with the WorldWonder curriculum at The Discovery Barn, another feature of Westminster Elementary School's curriculum. The Lighthouse finished construction in the fall of 2020, ahead of schedule and contains roughly 650 seats. It was designed to be a performing arts center.

History

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Around the start of the 20th century Jules Vroon, a two-year-old boy from a conservative Calvinistic family, emigrated from Dinteloord, the Netherlands to the United States to grow up in Michigan's Christian schools where all subjects were taught from a Christian perspective. During the Depression, Vroon, then a husband and father, moved his company to Florida. When he found no Christian schools like those he knew as a boy, he shared his vision to bring Christian education to south Florida with friends at Shenandoah Presbyterian Church. Westminster Christian School opened in 1961 with four teachers and twelve students.

The school was formerly located in the census-designated place of Cutler until the incorporation of Palmetto Bay on September 10, 2002.[2][3]

Athletics

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WCS competes in the Florida High School Athletic Association. WCS' mascot name is the "Warriors." The athletic booster club is called the "Chiefs." The school colors are Green and White. Former WCS women's softball coach Scott Doan is one of the winningest coaches in the history of Miami-Dade County.[4]

WCS may be most famous for its baseball program and fine arts – especially in choir and string orchestra. WCS is the home to the 1992 and 1996 USA Today National Champion baseball teams, and won several FHSAA state championships under the direction of former coach Rich Hofman. The 1996 team adorned the cover of one of the first Team Cheerios boxes, and notable baseball alumni include World Series winners Alex Rodriguez and Doug Mientkiewicz. The orchestra has taken first place in several national competitions, as well as superior ratings in district and state competitions. It was invited to play at Carnegie Hall in 2002 and 2006, and has also toured Europe.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Tuition & Fees". wcsmiami.org. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "About our village Archived 2010-01-28 at the Wayback Machine." Village of Palmetto Bay. Retrieved on October 2, 2009.
  3. ^ "Cutler CDP, Florida Archived 2011-11-21 at the Wayback Machine." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on October 2, 2009.
  4. ^ Fernandez, Andre (February 12, 2024). ""Miami-Dade softball preview: Doral Academy looking to bring state title trophy"".{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Bhattacharji, Alex (April 2015). "The Evolution of Oscar Isaac". Details. Photographs by Mark Seliger. Conde Nast. Archived from the original on January 10, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  6. ^ "Mickey Lopez". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  7. ^ "Victor Mederos Makes Big League Dream Come True".
  8. ^ "Alex Rodriguez". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "MJ Melendez". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.

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