The Defender Dispatch - Alumni Newsletter - Summer 2023

IN LOVING MEMORY

Justice Striven Ivers ('20)

May 3, 2001 – June 7, 2023

On Wednesday, June 7th, Justice tragically passed from a motorcycle accident. Justice will always be remembered by his loved ones as the spontaneous, bright blue-eyed boy, with an infectious personality, a great conversationalist with anyone - young or old, friend or stranger. He won the hearts of everyone who got to know him.

Justice is survived by his parents, Eric and Brandie Ivers, and his siblings, Christian ('21), Victor ('22), Haven ('24), and Eva ('26).

Barbara Hale ('21) was interviewed about her studio space at the University of Arkansas. Click here to watch the feature.

Abigail Warren ('14) became an award-winning journalist for the nonprofit news publication The Daily Memphian after earning her journalism degree from the University of Memphis. Abigail covers the Greater Memphis Area, specifically Collierville and Germantown. You can often find her out in the community at various events or serving at Harvest Church. Click here to read some of her work.

Welcome to our newest alumni, the WA Class of 2023!

Congratulations, graduates!

Kevin Wukasch ('15), Emma Gregory ('21), and Abigail Warren ('14) made guest appearances to pass along life advice at this year's Senior Breakfast in May.

Witt Wells ('12), Van Martin ('04), and Pender Wells ('15) caught up at a reception in Manhattan in April.

Emily Jordan ('17), Georgianna Wells ('16), Allison Shaunak Zeidan ('16), Sarah Wukasch ('16), and Olivia Funderburg Glassell gathered to celebrated Allison's marriage in April.

Addie Funderburg ('13) married Walker Laird this month. She was attended by her sisters Sydney Funderburg ('14) and Olivia Funderburg Glassell.

Scenes from the WA Class of '13 Reunion

Ten years ago...

A few highlights from our 2013-2014 school year

...these smiling faces greeted you for Meet the Teacher Day?

...you found out what house you belonged to?

All upper schoolers are officially sorted for 2023-2024!

WA seniors get to paint their parking spaces!

We have two brand new Kindergarten classrooms!

The space that was the Ridgeway Baptist Church library has been split into Mrs. Ashley Anthony's Kindergarten Room and Mrs. Kristen Miller's Kindergarten Room!

Next door to the Kindergarten rooms is a brand new discovery room for JK and K!

Did you know we have a Music Conservatory program?

Westminster offers piano, guitar, flute, and string lessons to students during and after school. The teachers of piano and flute are 10th, 11th and 12th graders who are very proficient at their instrument and love working with children. There are also a couple of adult professional teachers who teach piano, violin, viola, cello and guitar (group lessons). Alumni, if you are interested in working with this program, please reach out to Ginger Smith!

Cheering On Our Defenders

All alumni are invited to come out and support our Defenders.

Click here for a schedule of all sports events.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are lots of ways you can get involved here at Westminster. We need your help with:

• Substitute teaching in Grammar School and Upper School. Contact Karla Scott at kscott@wamemphis.com

• Subbing in the main office. Lend a hand with the busy happenings of the school and love on our students. If interested contact Kathryn at kwalker@wamemphis.com.



• Volunteering in the library once a month on Wednesdays, morning or afternoon. Please contact Vicki Halford at (901) 484-0462.

• Teaching an instrument in our Music Conservatory program. Please reach out to Ginger Smith to learn more.

Upcoming Dates to Remember...

• September 15 - Sub Training (8:00am)
• September 21 - Hymn in the Gym (8:00am)
• September 29 - House Music Challenge (8:00am)
• October 3 - Fall Choir Concert (6:30pm)
• October 6 - Upper School Fall Field Day
• October 21 - Whole Hog Roast (men's event for all dads, granddads, faculty, and alumni - free of charge!)

• If you would like to suggest yourself or someone else for a future alumni spotlight, click here to let us know.

• If you are a WA graduate and haven't updated your contact info lately, click here to let us know where you are.



• If you are a parent or grandparent of a WA graduate, click here to update your contact info.

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