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A Day at the Boston Marathon

Apr 25, 2012

By: Kyle Auger & Ethan Walshe Sports Editor & Managing Editor This past Monday, April 16, the first marathon of the summer season took place in our own Boston Massachusetts. Over 27000 runners participated in the 114th Boston Marathon, and among them was a group of approximately 40 competitors...

WA Art Students say “Ciao” to Westford

Apr 13, 2012

By Alivia Kilroy Staff Writer Over April Vacation this year, many students will be leaving the States and flying all over the world for trips. One of these include the Italy art tour, where art students from Westford Academy will be going to Venice, Florence and the Cinque Terre. The thirteen...

Prom Grinding Rule in Place

Apr 9, 2012

Kathleen McAleese Staff Writer Prom is a magical time for some high school students. For seniors, it's the final bang in their high school careers. Westford Academy has a strict grinding policy and administrators stand behind their decision that there will be no grinding at prom. The rule in...

Blanchard Middle School Auditorium Renamed For Katie Enos

Apr 3, 2012

Lauren Cullen Staff Writer March 26, Article 27 was proposed at the town meeting to rename the Blanchard Middle School Auditorium in Katie Enos' name. The meeting, which was originally held Saturday March 24, was continued on Monday night due to several high interest topics that were not able...

Burgo crowned Mr. WA

Apr 3, 2012

By Matt Miller Staff Writer After four years, a Mr. WA was crowned. The event was attended by students and parents who came to see either their friend or son perform. There was a panel of seven judges including principal Jim Antonelli, Dean Mike Parent, special education teacher Kelliann Harrigan,...

Kony video gains attention and sparks questions

Mar 26, 2012

Matt Miller Staff Writer March 5th was just like every other Monday for many people last week. Adults went to work and children went to school. Videos were posted on Youtube, thousands of them. However, one video gained much attention from people across the globe. Despite being a phenomenon...

Hairy Ape advances to state finals

Mar 16, 2012

By Ethan Walshe Managing Editor Westford Academy Theater Arts' production of The Hairy Ape advanced to the final round Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild's drama festival Saturday, following the semi-finals held at Westford Academy. Chelmsford High School's production of The 39 Steps also advanced....

Mr. WA competition returns

Mar 8, 2012

Matt Miller Staff Writer On Friday March 30th, a group of boys from the class of 2012 will partake in an anticipated talent show. This group will compete for the title of Mr. WA, a title that has not been held since 2007. The event started back in 2004 and did very well for a number...

April vacation reinstated for Westford

Feb 28, 2012

By Ethan Walshe Managing Editor On Monday, February 27th, the school committee voted to reinstate this year's April vacation. This decision passed with 5-2 vote during last night's meeting and reverses the previous decision to have school meet on April 17 and 18. The school committee's decision...

Westford Academy administration cracks down on student drivers

Feb 22, 2012

By Ethan Walshe Managing Editor Westford Academy principal Jim Antonelli is currently working in conjunction with Massachusetts state representative James Arciero to pass a new piece of legislation that would result in harsher punishments for student drivers caught in possession of illicit substances...

Contract negotiations catch students’ attention

Feb 16, 2012

by Haley Verre Staff Writer You may have noticed the change in atmosphere due to the teacher negotiations for a new contract. Many students have been curious about the teachers' behavior lately and don't know why they have been refraining from staying after school. The teachers have been...

New English electives being offered next fall

Feb 15, 2012

By Ethan Walshe Managing Editor The 2012-2013 school year will see new electives in the English department. Two new classes, Contemporary Literature and Film and Literature will be offered to juniors and seniors and will be taught by English teachers Emily Coates and Brian Mahoney respectively. Both...

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