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The greenhouse currently at Robinson.

Sprouting a new menu

Oct 19, 2012

By Kai-Lou Yue Staff Writer In an effort to promote healthy eating to comply with Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” plan, junior Jenny Watts, cafe manager Colleen Wallace, physical education teacher Sean O'Leary, and principal James Antonelli are planning to grow a community garden. Along...

Seniors reign as spirit champions

Oct 15, 2012

By Anastasha Echavarri News Editor Once again, the seniors manage to come out on top another year at the spirit rally. Seniors won eight out of the ten events with juniors and sophomores winning one event each and the freshman class winning none. The rally began with senior Leah DeTolla singing...

Mr. WA and his escort Leah Chevalier

Matt Warner is the new Mr. WA

Oct 7, 2012

By Anastasha Echavarri News Editor On Friday, senior Matt Warner was crowned Mr. WA at the annual competition. Thirteen senior boys dressed up in tuxedos, showcased their many talents, and answered questions from the host that determined who was the most worthy to wear the crown. At the end...

PCA opens season with Acoustic Night

PCA opens season with Acoustic Night

Sep 24, 2012

By Ethan Walshe Editor-in-chief The first show at the Parish Center for the Arts was held this past Friday night. This first concert, dubbed "the acoustic night" was full of many Westford students there to both perform and listen to their peers. The event began at 6:30, though there was not a...

The new, healthier snack bar

Cafe takes a turn for the healthy

Sep 24, 2012

By Kyle Auger Sports Editor The food served at the cafeteria at Westford Academy will look very different this year and all can be attributed to the healthy eating initiative. Everything from the pasta to the pizza to dessert will be created with more farm-fresh ingredients and whole grains. "From...

Ms. Murphy in her new office as Interim Dean

WA’s veteran counselor now the new dean

Sep 21, 2012

By Anastasha Echavarri News Editor After fourteen years, guidance counselor Betsy Murphy decided step down from her position as guidance counselor to become the new dean for Westford Academy after former assistant principal Adam Goldberg left at the end of last year. Starting off her fifteenth...

Regatta showcases boatload of talent

Sep 17, 2012

By Ellie Smith Staff Writer On September 16 at 9 a.m., Forge Pond was filled with members of the Westford Academy crew team, people interested in trying crew, and multiple activities that an entire family could enjoy during the 3rd annual Forge Pond Fun Regatta. The event consisted of 500 meter...

Just how good is our school?

Sep 13, 2012

By Anastasha Echavarri News Editor Last year, Boston Magazine ranked Westford Academy as #27 out of the top 50 public high schools in Eastern Massachusetts. In total, there are over 370 public high schools in the area. This year, WA has been ranked as #22. Other schools in the area were also ranked...

A new Bluesocket system is in place to allow Westford Academy students and faculty to wirelessly access the internet.

New WiFi system hits WA

Sep 10, 2012

By Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief With the passage of labor day, the school year is now in full swing. As with every school year, a number of changes comes with it. One of the most prominent of these changes that will affect the day-to-day lives of students is the new system for accessing the internet...

Send off to the class of 2012

Send off to the class of 2012

Jun 4, 2012

By Ethan Walshe Managing Editor On the evening of Friday, June 1, Westford Academy celebrated its graduation ceremonies for the class of 2012. The accomplishments of the 404 graduates were recognized and they received their high school diplomas on a mostly sunny evening on Alumni Field. Families...

Stephanie Gagnon

Gagnon set to address class of 2012

Jun 1, 2012

By Kathleen McAleese Staff Writer Senior Stephanie Gagnon is set to be the speaker for the graduating class of 2012 at this year’s ceremony to be held on June 1st. In her speech Gagnon includes a quote by her freshman history teacher which serves as the inspiration for the entire speech. From...

England and Ireland a "Smashing" Success

England and Ireland a “Smashing” Success

May 8, 2012

by Haley Verre Staff Writer http://www.destination360.com/europe/ireland/images/s/ireland-ring-of-kerry.jpg Over April vacation, a group of a students and teachers participated in the school's trip to England and Ireland. Guidance counselor Tracy Mclaughlin claimed that although the students were...