Westford Academy Girls' Soccer (WAGS) senior captain and the University of Vermont's (UVM) top recruit, Eleni Stowell, will be heading to play Division I (D1) soccer at the collegiate level. Stowell finished the college selection process early as a junior and was recruited to play on the women's soccer...

When the class of 2026 attends their graduation in June, an important speech will send them off into the next chapter of their lives. This year, that speech will be written and delivered by class speaker Shaivi Shah. To prepare for this responsibility, Shah has spent her senior year reflecting and searching...

Next fall, many students in the Class of 2026 will follow the traditional path after graduation: packing up their cars, moving into dorm rooms, and beginning college in the United States. However, senior Núria Lainez Clapers is preparing for a different kind of journey, one that will take her back to...

For some, the idea of going to college nearly 4,000 miles away from home might seem terrifying. However, for senior Jada Gil Promlee, she couldn’t be more excited to embrace a new culture and life outside of the United States. Gil Promlee is planning on studying Molecular and Life Sciences at Utrecht...

At an age where most teenagers are close to home, junior Phoenix Dailey embraced the opportunity to study in a different country. Dailey's passion for the German language and culture originally started with his brother and eventually when he took the class in middle school. He is now going to be taking...

Overcoming the trials and tribulations of high school and reaching graduation is an accomplishment in and of itself. However, senior Niklas Ang has taken this achievement a level higher, earning himself the coveted title of valedictorian for the Class of 2026 after four years of hard work and dedication....

While most students solely focus on the academics in high school, senior Hansen Shieh was awarded the title of salutatorian of the Class of 2026 after focusing on more than his grades. Sheih not only worked hard in his classes and pushed his Robotics Team to the world championships, but has treasured...

The vast field of healthcare is not for everyone. Often requiring more than the typical four years of post-secondary education, these careers involve long hours, high-stress environments, and a passion for helping others. However, these demanding conditions have not deterred this year's graduating class...

As May 1st came and went, the age old wave of worry about application deadlines came upon Westford Academy students, and decisions about majors followed suit. As seniors begin to think about colleges and majors, the choice is typically made based on one's passions and strengths. But according to an article...

From Off-Broadway stages to the Westford Academy Center for the Performing Arts, artistic director Michael Towers has led every theater kid's dream. However, even on the big stages, Towers' true passion lies within the four walls of WA. His presence here has not only changed the school physically, but...

As the coach’s whistle rings through the air at practice, a line of elementary school girls run across the blacktop. With their light-up sneakers flashing different colors, they race toward the finish line with cheers of encouragement filling the air. Waiting for them at the end and ready to shower...

The capstone project grants an immense opportunity for seniors at WA to explore their passions and get a taste of what the world outside of high school has to offer. However, some students take this opportunity as a way to make a real impact on their community. For senior Ryleigh Waterhouse, her capstone...