At the end of our first week back at school, students and staff reviewed their knowledge of the WA Handbook with a friendly game of Jeopardy in the chapel. Mr. Dan Show served as host, running an electric answer button system of his own design. Teams of two students or staff responded to "answers" [...]
Like millions of teenagers in thousands of schools across the country, the students at WA have started classes. They've carried their books, consulted their schedules, figured out where the right classrooms were, wondered if each of their classes will be easy or hard, sat with friends at lunch, forgot their pencils, and all the [...]
The second day of orientation was just as fun as the first day, and we learned a lot, too. Pastor Fetrick led song service and worship. Ms. Leny helped us understand how the cafeteria works. Mr. Parish shared about the Lighthouse thrift store and distributed $5 gift cards to every student. In the gym [...]
We're starting this week with two days of orientation and lots of fun activities! The Student Association officers had worship this morning, followed by our traditional SA Handshake with a twist - elbows only. Next we learned about grades & GPA, attendance, and campus safety. We took a break to play "Come, Fishy-fishy" on [...]
God has once again blessed us with a wonderful group of young men and women here at Wisconsin Academy. So far, we have 73 students registered, including 21 freshmen, 18 sophomores, 18 juniors, and 16 seniors with a few more possibilities. We represent many different backgrounds and countries of origin, yet we are all [...]
Congratulations Class of 2021! You are now leaving our campus and moving on with your lives. We wish you God's richest blessings. As you continue to discover the paths God has prepared for you to travel, our love and support go with you. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says [...]
Last Sunday the yearbook class released the 2021 Badger, entitled "Behind the Mask." The surprise release began with a flyover by one of our yearbooks students, who dropped a homemade parachuting dummy. The dummy was "rescued" by the yearbook team. Within a few minutes, they began handing out books, which were well-received. The yearbooks [...]
Last Sunday, the Class of 2022 presented "The Most Amazingest, Super-Awesome & Cool & Totally Rad Junior Fest of Greatness". Carnival-style events in the gym parking lot included Splat the Rat, goat-petting, a ring toss, goldfish, and the ever-popular dunk-tank. A number of tables serving food from different cultures attracted a lot of attention [...]
Sabbath evening we were blessed with a special Hallowed Moments concert entitled "Alleluias and Meditations." The Sinfonia, Choralaires, and Wisconsin Academy Chorale, conducted by Mr. Rasmussen, and the Handbells, conducted by Mrs. Rasmusen, presented sixteen sacred pieces, closing with an arrangement of "Father Lead Me Day By Day" in which the audience were invited [...]
Last Friday evening, Miss McWilliams led us on nature walk up and back along the Crawfish river. We stopped at a grassy open place under some large spreading trees called "The Grove." The place had been prepared for us, and we sat around a campfire and sang songs as the Sabbath began. Three students [...]
