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What I learned at WA

What I learned at WA

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor
Jun 1, 2018

In these last four years at WA, I have learned quite a bit, but remember very little of what was taught in class. In fact, as graduation approaches, I do not think that I could, if asked to, solve a...

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Performers from Boston's Chinese Folk Art Workshop dance in LED decorative lion suits.

Photos from WA Chinese New Years celebration

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor
Feb 12, 2018

Yesterday night, Saturday, February 10th, WA celebrated the upcoming Chinese New Year with food, music, and performances, all exhibiting Chinese culture and tradition. Here are some photos of the Westford...

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Five simple steps for conquering senioritis

Five simple steps for conquering senioritis

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor
Jan 19, 2018

I remember December 15th, 2017 as if it were yesterday. Driving home from Newport, Rhode Island, I stopped at a Dunkin' Donuts to buy a cup of black coffee. Waiting in line, I checked my emails: spam,...

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"Just Say No" does not work

“Just Say No” does not work

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor
Nov 7, 2017

Last week, President Trump publicly declared this country's opioid epidemic a national health emergency. When unveiling his plan for combating the problem, Trump mentioned that he would launch a “a massive...

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Laurianne Posch: the traveling homebody

Laurianne Posch: the traveling homebody

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor
Nov 2, 2017

Foreign language classes at the high school level are not often deemed gateways to long-winded careers. More so than any high school business, science, or English class, many students who enroll in world...

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Living in the post-9/11 world

Living in the post-9/11 world

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor
Sep 11, 2017

Sixteen years to this day, our nation was hit with a swift and devastating blow.  Americans who were old enough to remember the September eleventh attacks will likely never forget the horror and fear...

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Mark Dunne leaves a legacy at WA

Mark Dunne leaves a legacy at WA

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor
Jun 15, 2017

Stepping onto the Lowell High School field, 2017 graduate Mark Dunne picked up the shot put and gazed into the distance at the yellow 50 inch line painted onto the grass. Spinning, and throwing with all...

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Photo by Stephen Townsend

Scott Cruikshank behind home plate

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor
Jun 1, 2017

While many WA teachers have pastimes outside the classroom, very few attend to part-time jobs during the school year. Of those do, none are quite like psychology teacher and part-time Massachusetts umpire...

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From Main Street to Abott Elementary School, the WA marching band and color guard lead the morning parade.

Photos: 47th Apple Blossom Festival

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor
Jun 1, 2017

On May 13th, The Westford Kiwanis organization hosted the town's 47th Apple Blossom Festival, including a morning parade (Top Left) from Main Street to Abott Elementary school, as well as performances...

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Defenseman Ryan Curran springing into action to block Lexington

WA Boys’ Lacrosse loses 13-10 to Lexington

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor
Apr 21, 2017

Fans and family gathered at Nutting Field today to cheer on the boys' Grey Ghost Lacrosse team in their game against Lexington. Despite a tumultuous cheer, "Go White!," continuously flowing from sidelined...

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Matt Salvo: Life after leaving WA

Matt Salvo: Life after leaving WA

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor
Apr 11, 2017

We have all at some point or another, perhaps at a moment of anxiety, or life's stressful episodes which make the world feel as if it is collapsing upon us, fantasized about simply starting from scratch....

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