A straight-backed, elegantly dressed rider grips the reins of their horse, intuitively guiding their companion forward. With every gallop, the pair exudes confidence. Indeed, equestrianism is a majestic, beautiful sport. But for senior Maddie Spound, who cherishes the bond she shares with her loyal friend,...

For seven years, senior Colby Murphy has had a passion for theater. When he tried out and got in for the Blanchard Theatre Arts production of Grease, that was when the journey started for him. Although he was only a dancer of an ensemble role, Murphy loved the idea of being on stage, under the lights;...

It is well-known that the nation’s public education system has room for improvement. This is why senior Eric Plankey has spent the majority of his high school years looking at weaker spots and finding ways to fix them, prioritizing student voice above all else. With his positions as Student Member...

The quiet tapping of fingers on a keyboard fills the room. While the bedroom is mostly silent, senior Lindsay Ely’s head is loud. Filled with ideas, plot lines, characters, and settings, Ely sits in front of her computer, ready to share stories with the world. This fall, Ely will attend Wheaton...

Playing the piano and saving the environment don't seem like they go hand in hand. But for juniors Malvika Bhardwaj and Estella Cui, that is exactly where their passions lie. Both piano players and leaders of Environmental Club, they hope to show off their musical skills while raising awareness for environmental...

From tap shoes to cleats, the moment senior Caitlyn Mahoney picked up a field hockey stick and hit the field, she fell in love with the sport. After years of dedication and training for the sport, Mahoney has developed passion and dedication for field hockey, and after years of training, she will attend...

Teaching high school is not an easy feat. Combine that with starting to teach students who are already used to a teacher, a class routine, and specific rules, and it can get difficult even quicker, especially when that class is an art class—one that isn't centered around hard and straight facts, but...

Moving schools halfway through the school year is difficult, not to mention moving to a different country. This is how it was for senior Veronika Yanishevska who just became a student at WA and is coming to Westford with an international perspective. Yanishevska moved to Westford a month ago due to the...

On Friday, March 10th, the Music Department held WA's first Talent Show in three years, putting a spotlight on student and teacher talent throughout the school. A photo gallery of the event and full video of each performance can be found below. To view the full playlist, click the playlist...

Senior Alanna Saunders has achieved academic, athletic, and artistic feats most students could not even imagine. From being an award-winning artist to a dedicated and passionate multi-sport athlete, Saunders’ hard work and talent have culminated in her commitment to Middlebury College as part of the...

Over the course of Brandon Eang's life, he went from living in terror under the Cambodian Genocide to becoming a Digital Media Arts teacher at Westford Academy. Westford Academy's Anti-Defamation League reached out to Eang to see if he would like to share his story with students using his own documentary,...

Substitute teacher Cory Brown will take on the role of former health teacher Lauren Coffey after she recently left WA. He is looking forward to being a fulltime teacher for WA as the health teacher and also being a Physical Education teacher. Prior to his career as a substitute he was a police officer...