It's rare to come across a high schooler who has walked in New York Fashion Week, danced in a Las Vegas show, and who is a dancewear brand ambassador. However, there is a student at WA who has completed all of these things and more: freshman Aubrey Thomas. Thomas has been a dancer for 10 years, assisting...

With six members from each grade in addition to members at large, Westford Academy's Student Council (STUCO) is the largest branch of student government in the school. Between classic events like the Holiday Bazaar, Polar Plunge, and Spirit Rally, the group dedicates itself to community outreach. This...

AI is defined by Google as “a set of technologies that empowers computers to learn, reason, and perform a variety of advanced tasks in ways that used to require human intelligence, such as [...] providing helpful suggestions," and according to an article by Virginia Tech, in some cases it still is. Studies...

When a group of Westford Academy students gathered for the first meeting of Books for Brighter Futures (BFBF) on Nov. 12, 2024 they knew they all shared a passion for giving back. Today, the club has grown into a student-led nonprofit that has donated more than 1,000 books, and helped build a library...

As senior Abigail Hennessy broke the ribbon at the Brooks Northeast Regional cross country race, she didn’t just put another win under her belt, she secured her spot as one of the best runners in the country. At the Brooks XC Regional Championships on Saturday, Nov. 29, Hennessy claimed her victory...

Between snow, sleet, and ice, Massachusetts is notorious for its treacherous winter weather. While snowmen and sledding can often take focus in the face of flurries, these storms also produce a prevalent threat to drivers. Twenty-four percent of annual car crashes occur on pavement coated in slush or...

As the outdoors grow colder, many fall cross country runners shift gears to winter track, where the sprinters lace up their spikes for the first of two track and field seasons. The girls' and boys' teams race inside to escape the quickly approaching frost. The wind howls outside, and teammates and coaches...

Every year, warm smiles and festive foods fill Westford Academy as the annual Holiday Bazaar is celebrated on the first weekend of December. This year, the bazaar is being held on Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and it is being organized by the WA Student Council (STUCO). It will consist of numerous vendors...

A gentle silence settles over Westford Academy’s senior parking lot as the frenzy of students rushing home after the last bell slows to a stop. A few remaining cars from the student drop-off line drift by, signaling the end of the school day. The only thing setting this day apart from any other afternoon...

A colorful assortment of Play-Doh. Two stuffed animals with stitched-on smiles. Books lined with crisp stickers and incalculable potential. Each toy stacks atop another, flowing up the walls of cascading cardboard. They linger in school hallways, lobbies, and even a district court office, but they are...

"Play together. Cherish every moment. Don’t take anything for granted." Thanksgiving Day football is a tale as old as time, with the oldest high school rivalry — Needham vs. Wellesley — dating back to 1882. More than a century later, the holiday still gives teams a chance to come together...

Twinkling lights, upbeat music, and authentic food were just a few staples of WA South Asian Student Association (SASA)'s fourth annual Darba celebration. Darba, one of the club's most popular events, attracted guests of all ages, regardless of race or religion, to celebrate this year's theme: Darba...