Having earnest conversations and asking questions is an important part of growing and learning. This blog serves as a place where we can share ideas and answer questions you might have about Westminster as well as engage in thought-provoking ideas.
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![Working for the Lord: Aaron Layton's Story]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761229450/wcastlorg/tpvj5le5jydve46m3wyj/aaronlaytonchapel.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761229450/wcastlorg/tpvj5le5jydve46m3wyj/aaronlaytonchapel.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761229450/wcastlorg/tpvj5le5jydve46m3wyj/aaronlaytonchapel.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761229450/wcastlorg/tpvj5le5jydve46m3wyj/aaronlaytonchapel.png","width":1200}])
Aaron Layton, MS Bible and US History teacher, recently spoke in Chapel about his recent experience and what it means to live a life working for the Lord.
![Cultivating Grit: Lessons for Godly Character]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758744288/wcastlorg/vap6qvupuxldrcbpnwu3/20241120CWorldviews-Seilback-003-B68A8083.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758744288/wcastlorg/vap6qvupuxldrcbpnwu3/20241120CWorldviews-Seilback-003-B68A8083.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758744288/wcastlorg/vap6qvupuxldrcbpnwu3/20241120CWorldviews-Seilback-003-B68A8083.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758744288/wcastlorg/vap6qvupuxldrcbpnwu3/20241120CWorldviews-Seilback-003-B68A8083.png","width":1200}])
How parents can build grit and godly character in children by embracing struggle, teaching responsibility, and modeling perseverance.
![David Ottolini ‘04 Delivers Commencement Address]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747848959/wcastlorg/bigr2dlzxekdkxlqllrd/20250519AGraduationREV-315-377A3098.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747848959/wcastlorg/bigr2dlzxekdkxlqllrd/20250519AGraduationREV-315-377A3098.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747848959/wcastlorg/bigr2dlzxekdkxlqllrd/20250519AGraduationREV-315-377A3098.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747848959/wcastlorg/bigr2dlzxekdkxlqllrd/20250519AGraduationREV-315-377A3098.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747848959/wcastlorg/bigr2dlzxekdkxlqllrd/20250519AGraduationREV-315-377A3098.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747848959/wcastlorg/bigr2dlzxekdkxlqllrd/20250519AGraduationREV-315-377A3098.jpg","width":2200}])
Director of Spiritual Life David Ottolini '04 addresses the Class of 2025 at Commencement.
![Karissa Hsu '25 Delivers Valedictorian Speech]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747848577/wcastlorg/rq6mf5mrnz2eblfnlzll/20250519AGraduationREV-213-377A2949.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747848577/wcastlorg/rq6mf5mrnz2eblfnlzll/20250519AGraduationREV-213-377A2949.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747848577/wcastlorg/rq6mf5mrnz2eblfnlzll/20250519AGraduationREV-213-377A2949.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747848577/wcastlorg/rq6mf5mrnz2eblfnlzll/20250519AGraduationREV-213-377A2949.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747848577/wcastlorg/rq6mf5mrnz2eblfnlzll/20250519AGraduationREV-213-377A2949.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747848577/wcastlorg/rq6mf5mrnz2eblfnlzll/20250519AGraduationREV-213-377A2949.jpg","width":2200}])
Valedictorian Karissa Hsu '25 addresses her fellow graduates at Commencement.
![Spring Book Recommendations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747400944/wcastlorg/bvacysgfr8ktjl0aypkt/bookrecommendationsblog.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747400944/wcastlorg/bvacysgfr8ktjl0aypkt/bookrecommendationsblog.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747400944/wcastlorg/bvacysgfr8ktjl0aypkt/bookrecommendationsblog.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747400944/wcastlorg/bvacysgfr8ktjl0aypkt/bookrecommendationsblog.png","width":1200}])
Here are what our teachers recommend your middle and high school students read this spring.
![Why Does Academic Rigor Matter?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736786262/wcastlorg/lgorpgcqxrxratyaaeub/rigorarticlecover.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736786262/wcastlorg/lgorpgcqxrxratyaaeub/rigorarticlecover.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736786262/wcastlorg/lgorpgcqxrxratyaaeub/rigorarticlecover.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736786262/wcastlorg/lgorpgcqxrxratyaaeub/rigorarticlecover.png","width":1200}])
Whether a student is taking AP, dual enrollment, honors, regular, or concept-level classes at Westminster, we want everyone to apply themselves well and develop a lifelong love of learning.
