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Girls’ basketball defeats Dracut in scrimmage

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor
Dec 21, 2022

After Dracut takes back possession of the ball, Smith opens herself up for defense.

Outing Club honors Emily Sotelo with hike on Mt. Moosilauke

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor
Dec 13, 2022

The Outing Club made its monthly hike in New Hampshire on Mt. Moosilauke last Saturday in honor of Emily Sotelo, a WA Alumnus who passed away recently while she was hiking in the White Mountains. The group...

Bergeron was fearless as he crossed the finish line in State Championship

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor
Nov 23, 2022

Even for the most capable runners, the Cross Country State Championship is a feat too great to accomplish. Despite their initial confidence, they often find themselves falling in the face of a setback,...

Opinion: early start times do more harm than good

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor
Nov 2, 2022

Getting up at 5:30 a.m. for school is really hard. I know by this point, WA students say they are used to it, but are they really? It is hard to get used to getting up so early while it is still dark out,...

JV girls’ field hockey ties 2-2 with Groton-Dunstable

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor
Oct 22, 2022

The JV girls' field hockey team tied 2-2 with Groton-Dunstable Regional on Monday, Oct. 17 after GD scored the last point. The WA team will play another game against Newton High School on Tuesday, Oct....

Westford residents set to vote on J.V. Fletcher Library Building Project

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor
Oct 13, 2022

Westford residents will get to vote on the official passing of the Library Building Project, meant to renovate and expand the J.V. Fletcher Library, during the Special Town Meeting coming Monday, Oct....

Senior Justin Huang launches grade-tracking app ‘Grade-Hound’

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor
Oct 4, 2022

Getting through high school is a stressful time for anyone who cares deeply about their academic success. Oftentimes, the constant influx of tests and homework can generate an equally long list of scores,...

Homecoming gains popularity again after student boycott 10 years ago

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor
Sep 13, 2022

The Homecoming Dance will be set in the cafeteria on Sept. 30. Reserved tickets can be paid for by Sept. 21, otherwise they will be sold first-come, first-served.

WA Boys’ Volleyball advances to the MIAA State Tournament semifinals

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor
Jun 13, 2022

WA's Boys' Volleyball won 3-0 against Natick High School on Friday, June 10 advancing into the final four bracket of the MIAA State Tournament. Their next game will take place in Billerica on Monday, June...

April Collamore awarded salutatorian for the class of 2022

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor
Jun 3, 2022

High school is an undeniably challenging time for many students, with its fast-paced curriculum, intense competition, and pressure to get into college. Oftentimes students find themselves losing track...

Last Night Committee makes the seniors’ last night at WA a memorable one

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor
Apr 27, 2022

Every year comes spring, and with it, high school graduation. After preparing for it their entire lives, seniors throughout the country finally get to receive their diplomas and throw their caps into...

Comic hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. ready to make WA ‘laugh out loud’

Elitsa Koleva, Staff Writer
Apr 6, 2022

Students and their families will get to watch Comic Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. perform hypnosis at WA this Friday at 7:00 pm. Tickets bought in advance during lunch cost 10 dollars each and 15 dollars...

WATA’s ‘Weird Sisters & the Tragedy of Macbeth’ makes it to METG regionals

Elitsa Koleva, Staff Writer
Mar 30, 2022

The Westford Academy Theater Arts (WATA) program is notorious for its visually striking and emotional performances. Over the years, WATA has accumulated eight Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild (METG)...

Westford schools set to drop mask mandate

Elitsa Koleva, Staff Writer
Mar 5, 2022

Westford Public Schools (WPS) will no longer require masks to be worn during school hours by students and staff starting Monday, March 7. The School Committee voted in favor of the decision, 4-3 on Feb. 14....

‘Emily in Paris’ wows viewers with its highly anticipated second season

Elitsa Koleva, Staff Writer
Jan 11, 2022

**Warning! This article contains spoilers from seasons one and two of 'Emily in Paris'** Season two of Emily in Paris was released on Dec. 22, and people have been buzzing with excitement ever since....

For the Love of Erika is back at WA for yet another holiday season

Elitsa Koleva, Staff Writer
Dec 3, 2021

Every child delights at the thought of spending the holidays with piles of presents by the tree. Many are fortunate enough to have their wishes come true and the means with which to celebrate, but others,...

New biology teacher Glen MacMaster is excited to work with students

Elitsa Koleva, Staff Writer
Oct 28, 2021

Glen MacMaster moved all the way from California to teach freshmen biology at Westford Academy. Q. Did you teach before in California? A. Yeah, I taught for six years. Q. What...

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Elitsa Koleva, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Girls’ basketball defeats Dracut in scrimmage

Outing Club honors Emily Sotelo with hike on Mt. Moosilauke

Bergeron was fearless as he crossed the finish line in State Championship

Opinion: early start times do more harm than good

JV girls’ field hockey ties 2-2 with Groton-Dunstable

Westford residents set to vote on J.V. Fletcher Library Building Project

Senior Justin Huang launches grade-tracking app ‘Grade-Hound’

Homecoming gains popularity again after student boycott 10 years ago

WA Boys’ Volleyball advances to the MIAA State Tournament semifinals

April Collamore awarded salutatorian for the class of 2022

Last Night Committee makes the seniors’ last night at WA a memorable one

Comic hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. ready to make WA ‘laugh out loud’

WATA’s ‘Weird Sisters & the Tragedy of Macbeth’ makes it to METG regionals

Westford schools set to drop mask mandate

‘Emily in Paris’ wows viewers with its highly anticipated second season

For the Love of Erika is back at WA for yet another holiday season

New biology teacher Glen MacMaster is excited to work with students

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