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The student news site of Westford Academy

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John Vassiliou

John Vassiliou, Online Managing Editor

My name is John Vassiliou, I live in Westford and I am a Senior at Westford Academy. I like studying history, reading, writing and spending time with my family. I’ll have that be it about me.

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President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, officiates at the swearing-in of Judge Britt Grant, right, to take a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at the U.S. District Courthouse in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Are allegations enough?

John Vassiliou, Editor
Oct 16, 2018

An allegation is not a laughing matter which is to be thrown aside as though it's some sort of tool to wield against someone. Nor is it something which is used to denigrate someone. An allegation is a...

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The importance of objectivity

The importance of objectivity

John Vassiliou, Editor
Oct 2, 2018

You are being misled. Not in an obvious way, most of the time not even purposely, but it is happening to you all the time. In the news, in teaching, or in passing conversations, everything can be deceiving...

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WA scores decisive victory over Waltham

WA scores decisive victory over Waltham

John Vassiliou, Editor
Sep 18, 2018

The WA Varsity Football Team pulled off a decisive victory over Waltham last Saturday despite the scorching heat and unfamiliar turf. The game began with Waltham winning the coin toss and electing to...

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6 Tips for Freshmen

6 Tips for Freshmen

John Vassiliou, Editor
Sep 15, 2018

So, you all made it through middle school. The most awkward and uncomfortable part of your life is over. Congratulations! I remember the day I graduated middle school and how awesome I felt. The first...

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Country Butcher and Deli. Groton, MA

Country Butcher and Deli, The Best Subs in MA

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer
Jun 8, 2018

If you want to grab a great lunch, you should stop by Country Butcher and Deli in Groton. The little butchery has some of the freshest cuts of prime beef in Massachusetts and, they always seem to have...

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Kate Coffey on her horse, Edelman.

Kate Coffey rides to College of Charleston

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer
May 31, 2018

Senior Kate Coffey is setting off for the College of Charleston, where she will become a member of the school's equestrian team. She has been horseback riding for over fourteen years, since she was four...

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WA baseball has an indecisive finish

WA baseball has an indecisive finish

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer
Apr 13, 2018

WA baseball had a bit of an oddball thrown their way when the umpires called their game between Cambridge R&L off at 7:10 Wednesday evening. The game got off to a quick start with R&L getting...

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In defense of the NRA

In defense of the NRA

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer
Apr 3, 2018

With the tragedy that happened recently in Florida, people are looking for someone to blame, from the shooter himself, to law enforcement, federal agencies, and private gun owners. There is no debate that...

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A New Home in India

A New Home in India

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer
Apr 3, 2018

James now found himself in the far-east finding a new home where he would be stationed for eight months before being transferred to his next destination. Bombay, India Apr. 25, 1944 - Approached harbor...

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The Mediterranean

The Mediterranean

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer
Mar 12, 2018

Waiting for the next convoy to come through, James was stuck in Oran in North Africa. His time here was busy, and his entries became more scattered, at one point even skipping a whole month, but his experience...

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5 Things We Can Do to Prevent School Shootings

5 Things We Can Do to Prevent School Shootings

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer
Mar 7, 2018

Over two weeks ago, we all watched in horror as over a dozen students in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School were gunned down by a ruthless murderer, who I cannot in polite context begin to describe in...

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The Atlantic Voyage

The Atlantic Voyage

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer
Feb 26, 2018

You are now following James through, quite possibly, the most hazardous leg of his journey. In the icy waters of the atlantic, it will not be the waves or weather that is a constant threat, but rather...

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The Gathering Storm

The Gathering Storm

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer
Feb 5, 2018

Over a month ago, I introduced you to my great grandfather, James, and his story; one that everyone in his time had lived but never spoken. In this first part of the series, you will learn about my...

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WA Boy's Ice Hockey Suffers Loss to Andover

WA Boy’s Ice Hockey Suffers Loss to Andover

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer
Jan 12, 2018

The WA Boys’ Ice Hockey suffered a close defeat last night at skate 3 to Andover. The first period was fairly deadlocked, with Andover getting the puck on the first face off. The second face off...

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A Common Hero

A Common Hero

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer
Dec 7, 2017

On December 7, 1941, at precisely 7:48 in the morning, Hawaii-Aleutian standard time, Japanese planes attacked the U.S. Naval and Army installations at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, effectively pulling the United...

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Tequila's impresses

Tequila’s impresses

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer
Dec 6, 2017

Tequila's is a new Mexican restaurant that opened in Chelmsford less than a year ago. Though not the biggest building, it was more than capable of providing a nice dining experience that was up to par...

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Soo joins WA's family

Soo joins WA’s family

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer
Oct 19, 2017

Q: Are the more athletic students in your class more proficient with the material?  A: I think that one of the great things about being a student and an athlete is that you sort of have that level...

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