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teacher contract Q&A

Feb 14, 2012

by Haley Verre Staff Writer This is a question-and-answer interview with School Committee Chairwoman Angela Harkness and Union President Ruth Freeman regarding the contract negotiations between the school committee and the Westford teachers' union. Angela Harkness - member of school committee Q:...

DECA Dance flops

Feb 9, 2012

Lauren Cullen Staff Writer On December 10, DECA hosted a "Beauty and the Beast" themed dance. This dance was held in place of their annual Halloween dance, which was cancelled because of the power outage. Unfortunately for DECA, there was a low turnout. "30 people went," said freshman Marissa...

Oleanna Darkens Black Box

Feb 2, 2012

By Alivia Kilroy Staff Writer Every year Westford Academy students produce Black Box performances, directed by some of WA's own. One of these plays this year is Oleanna, written by David Mamet and directed by senior Christina Hughes. Oleanna is a dramatic play focused on the power struggle...

Katie Enos to be commemorated

Feb 2, 2012

Kathleen McAleese Staff Writer Katie Enos was a beloved friend, daughter, sister, and classmate. After Katie died, she donated several of her organs to people in need. Her family recalls that Katie thought it would be ridiculous for someone to waste their organs if someone out there needed...

WA’s Amnesty International Prepares to Fast

Jan 30, 2012

By Matt Miller Staff Writer During one school week in March, Westford Academy's Amnesty International will fast for a significant cause. For all those who are unaware, Amnesty International is a humanitarian organization that works in numerous countries across the globe. Established in 1961,...

Caucus and primary: What’s the difference?

Jan 10, 2012

By Ethan Walshe Managing Editor As most everyone should know by now, we have entered an election year. The Republican candidates are well into their campaigns and Monday, January 3, marked the first in a series of contests between these candidates to determine who will receive the nomination for...

WA Cautious of Inappropriate Social Media

Jan 9, 2012

By: Kyle Auger Sports Editor Tempers are flaring and the essential question has been raised: Does the school have the right to read, and prosecute students for things they post in social media? Apparently, students do not think they have that right. "I don't think the school should go to...

How do we do our homework?

Dec 22, 2011

By Ethan Walshe Managing Editor As high school students, school is potentially the largest part of our day to day lives. And what goes hand in hand with schoolwork? Homework. How much homework are students getting per night, and what are their habits for getting it done? As most everyone has discovered...

Toys for Tots wraps it up

Dec 6, 2011

By Haley Verre Staff Writer Westford Academy is participating in the Toys for Tots program for the first time this year, which is being sponsored by the freshman class of 2015. Toys will be donated by willing students to children at Christmas who are less fortunate. According to the mission statement,...

Olsen gives explanation for snow days

Dec 5, 2011

Alexander Lee Editor-in-chief On November 22nd, Superintendent Bill Olsen declared that Westford Public Schools would make up the days lost due to the October snowstorm during the Wednesdays and Thursdays of February and April Vacation. The news surprised many students. This had never before...

Students Offer Dance WITH Grinding

Nov 29, 2011

Alexander Lee Editor-in-chief Ever since the grinding ban was put in place at WA, the majority of students have felt that the quality of the dances has steadily declined, and thus have been looking for alternative solutions to the issue. Over the last few months, people petitioned, wrote essays, and...

Westford to Make Up Lost Days During School Vacations

Nov 22, 2011

It's official. Last night superintendent Bill Olsen declared that four days lost to the October snowstorm will be made up during our February and April vacations. These days will be the Tuesday and Wednesday of February break (2/21, 2/22) and the Tuesday and Wednesday of April break (4/17, 4,18).

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