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Thursday, April 4, 2013

St.L Today Reports Westminster's Steve Stipanovich Steps Down as Girls' Basketball Coach

Cites conflict with full time job as too much of a time conflict.

Steve Stipanovich, head coach of the girls basketball team at Westminster Christian Academy has stepped down as coach, St.L Today reports. He was working in development at WCA, then took a job with Schneider Industries in 2012. His oldest daughter Sadie is going to Saint Louis University on scholarship; his next daughter Hannah will be a senior at WCA. Stipanovich led DeSmet to a 61-game win streak; was an All American at Mizzou and played a lengthy career for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA. Here is the report on St.L Today.

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Burroughs Playing Well When the Chips Are On the Line

Bombers stage big rally to come from behind and defeat host Westminster, 63-61.

No one could ever make a case that the Burroughs Bombers aren’t a clutch basketball team. Down by as many as 18, the Bombers staged one of those Hollywood type come-from-behind efforts to edge Westminster Christian Academy on the Wildcats home court, 63-61. This could have been one of those classic trap type games. Westminster was primed and ready. A big home loss to Burroughs on their football field was hardly forgotten. The Cats packed the joint with noisy, boisterous students. The crowd roared with approval when prior to the game, gritty senior John Eric Steiner was honored alongside his parents for reaching the 1,000 career plateau earlier in the week. “We weren’t guarding anybody. They were getting outside shots,” said Bomber coach …

Monday, November 5, 2012

Westminster Girls Volleyball Takes State Championship

The Westminster Wildcats swept Pleasant Hill this Saturday in Cape Girardeau.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The Westminster Christian Academy Wildcats won the girls state volleyball championship this weekend.  They are the 2012 State Champions after sweeping Pleasant Hill in the Class 3 championship at the Show-Me Center Saturday. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, this win is just one of many for the school that has won state titles in baseball, boys golf and girls golf.  Click here to read more on Saturday's victory and the athletes involved in the team's win in the Post's article.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Weather Moves Westminster-MICDS Football to Friday

Saturday's Westminster-MICDS football game is now moved to Friday due to rain expected from now Tropical Depression Isaac.

According to Westminster Christian Academy staff, kickoff for the Westminster-MICDS football game is now 4 p.m. Friday. (For instant updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The game's date and time were changed due to the heavy rain predicted for the St. Louis area due to now Tropical Storm Isaac. The school changed the game so that it would not be delayed until next week if it were rained out. This will be the first time the two teams play against each other since 2009 when the Westminster Wildcats defeated the Rams 14-13. If you have a game you know is changing due to weather, please post it on our Facebook page by clicking here.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Surprise Diagnosis, Help a Local Band and Teacher Grants as Announced by Patch Readers

There have been so many great announcements posted by Town and Country - Manchester Patch readers lately, it seemed appropriate to summarize many of them. Jump in by posting your own!

One of the most interesting parts of Patch is the announcements posted by readers. Communicating good news to the world is easy on Town and Country - Manchester Patch, and the more, the merrier. For specific directions about how to post your own FREE announcements, see this previous article. (Be sure to "Like" Patch on Facebook - check out our page here.) Got an announcement to post right now? Click here to do so. Following is a recap of some of the latest announcements. Just follow the hyperlinks to more details about each one. Surprise Diagnosis with T1D at 32 How a Town and Country resident is taking is diagnoses of type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes at the age of 32 and making it a mission to help others. Find out how you can help too, …

Monday, August 13, 2012

'Stars Earn Stripes' Grady Powell is Westminster Graduate

Westminster graduate and West County native Grady Powell was featured in the NBC of 'Stars Earn Stripes' Monday night. Did you watch it?

Westminster Christian Academy 2005 graduate and Ballwin native Grady Powell appeared on KSDK earlier Monday before being featured in the NBC premier of 'Stars Earn Stripes' Monday night.  (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) KSDK reports the show takes real life police and military heroes, like Powell who is reportedly a green beret, and teams them celebrities who get a lesson in protecting and serving. Stars Earn Stripes will air Monday nights, according to KSDK. Did you watch Monday's premier? What did you think? Tell us in the comments below!

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Back to School: Tax Free Holiday and Tips for Moms

School starts in two weeks for most Manchester and Town and Country students. Are you ready?

Schools around the county are gearing up for students and stores are stocked with palates of crayons, paper and pencils. Patch has gathered few of our most recent back to school articles to make sure you are as ready as can be for the start of school. Back to school tax holiday: the State of Missouri and St. Louis County have waived sales tax on most back to school supplies for this weekend. Manchester and Town and Country will still charge local taxes. The sale starts tonight at midnight. Tax free and thrifty: The Goodwill thrift store is always tax free because it’s a charity. Check out the deals here before school starts—you could even score designer jeans with the tags still on. Survival tips for mom: Are you the mom of a new …

Debra Solomon Baker

10:28 am on Friday, August 3, 2012

Are we living in the 1950s? Why are the parenting tips for moms only? Strange choice.   more ›

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Read All About It, as Announced by Local Patch Readers

There have been so many great announcements posted by Town and Country - Manchester Patch readers lately, it seemed appropriate to summarize many of them. Jump in by posting your own!

One of the most interesting parts of Patch is the announcements posted by readers. Communicating good news to the world is easy on Town and Country - Manchester Patch, and the more, the merrier. For specific directions about how to post your own FREE announcements, see this previous article. (Be sure to "Like" Patch on Facebook - check out our page here.) Got an announcement to post right now? Click here to do so. Following is a recap of some of the latest announcements. Just follow the hyperlinks to more details about each one. Need Success Stories From Dads ogan Hilling and Al Watts, are excited to announce a new book and website project titled, Dads Behaving Dadly: Chronicling the Fatherhood Revolution. The two are working together to …

Friday, May 18, 2012

Not Too Late to Plan a Special Home Graduation Party

Chef Ziegenfuss has all kinds of ideas for the home planner.

Town and Country and Manchester high school graduations are underway. Kennedy Catholic High School's graduation was Thursday, Parkway South's is Friday night at Queeny Park and Westminster Christian Academy's is Monday. In fact, graduations are happening all over the area. Ceremonies are being staged to honor everybody from Kindergartners to college grads. A family can celebrate this special occasion  by dining out, or host a special at-home gala. Chef Greg Ziegenfuss of the Butler's Pantry dishes out advise on how to make your event complete and a success for everyone. (Be sure to "Like" Patch on Facebook - check out our page here.) Chef Greg Ziegenfuss: Executive Chef Butler’s Pantry on how to plan the perfect graduation party  Patch: …

Friday, May 11, 2012

Juniors, Seniors and Parents: Upload Your Prom Photos

Share memories of prom on Patch. Uploading is easy!

Parkway, Westminster Christian Academy, CBC and Kennedy high schools recently danced the night away, enjoying a classic high school rite of passage.  Students, show off your glitzy dress, freshly-pressed tux or wrist corsage by uploading your photos to Patch.  Parents, upload some of the 1,000 photos you took of your children posing on stair banisters or at the park.  Simply click on the 'Upload Photos' button above and don't forget to tell us who you are! Check out photos from other St. Louis area proms.

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