Hafferkamp runs to WA
Scott Hafferkamp By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer Scott Hafferkamp is a new teacher in the psychology department at Westford Academy. He teaches both college prep and advanced placement psychology. Q: How...
View ArticleCurley Keeps Traffic Moving
Curley on the job. By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer All students, staff, or visitors to Westford Academy, whether they take the bus or drive in a car, are accustomed to the familiar face of Sheila Curley....
View ArticleEmpowering Students in new class
Students and Libby Porter at St. Paul’s Soup Kitchen. Ciara Barstow and Kayla Chavier Staff Writers Constant expectations for teenagers can eliminate time to be involved in community service. School,...
View ArticleSlideshow: Formal Day
By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer Continuing WA’ annual Spirit Week, students dressed up for formal day today. View photos here!
View ArticleGirls’ Varsity Soccer defeated
By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer WA fought hard to score during the first half. In the last game of this season, the Westford Academy Girl’s Varsity soccer team lost to Newton South this afternoon. After...
View ArticleSnow Place Like Nashoba Valley
By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer Ending the season of spooky hay rides and terrifying characters, the winter season has commenced at Nashoba Valley Ski area. After hosting Witches Woods, the staff at...
View ArticlePhotos: WA Gymnastics first home meet
By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer On December 15th, WA Gymnastics won their meet against Newton South with a final score of 136.45 to 129.85.
View ArticleMVP of more than a sport
Marhefka preparing for Halloween at after-school with Tamara. By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer For some students, becoming involved in activities outside of their comfort zones can be intimidating....
View ArticleRecycling 2014 to Compost in 2015
By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer Compost bins in the kitchen. On January 5th, the Westford Academy cafeteria brought in the new year by implementing a compost system in the kitchen. Led by Laurie...
View ArticleActions speak louder than words
By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer A ribbon has been worn in past years to show participation. No words can describe the immense significance of the upcoming Day of Silence, an event hosted by Westford...
View ArticleTwo gymnasts, two styles
By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer With a record of 16-1, the WA gymnastics team has led an almost undefeated season under the unwavering guidance and devotion of co-captains and seniors, Jackie Beals and...
View ArticleCinderella classic brought to life
Cinderella released on March 13th, 2015. By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer When it seems as if Disney could not make the classic tale of Cinderella any better, it does just that. Released on March 13th,...
View ArticleBoys win in third set against Lowell
By Kayla Chavier, Photos by Alok Ganguly Staff Writer and Managing Editor On Tuesday, April 7th, boys’ volleyball conquered Lowell in the second home game of the season in the third set. The team began...
View ArticlePhotos: Spanish exchange
By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer The following photo slideshow illustrates pieces of an unforgettable journey of 15 WA students that recently returned from the bustling streets of Madrid, Spain and cities...
View ArticleGirls’ tennis senior night
By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer On Tuesday, May 26th, WA’s Girls’ tennis team was defeated by Wayland with a score of 4-1. Despite this unfortunate defeat, this was the girls’ Senior Night, and was...
View ArticleAlexandropolous subs
Alexandropolous (right) interacting with students. By Alok Ganguly Managing Editor A new substitute teacher can be seen rocking the halls of WA. Always sporting a black vest and jacket, Greg...
View ArticleGhostwriter Guides: Advice Column
By Wenting Mao Staff Writer From the Desk of Chamomile and Chicory There’s only two things that you need to know about us: one, we’re the Ghostwriter’s advice gurus, and two, we’re here to listen to...
View ArticleGreen Ghosts
Autumn is a time for harvesting, picking pumpkins, and composting–even at Westford Academy. In the Spring of 2015, the cafeteria pursued a composting initiative and concentrated on giving food waste...
View ArticleOpinion: Electronic voting vs paper voting
As seen in the recent change to laptops from desktops for faculty, Westford Academy is becoming more high-tech. Although new technology may seem to advance certain activities, it also impedes...
View ArticleGirls’ volleyball loses 3-0
On Tuesday, October 13th, WA Girls’ Volleyball lost a home game to Newton South with a final score of 3-0. In the first set, the girls started off slowly and were losing 11-5 by the first time-out....
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