Class actress, lead in Young Frankenstein, and singer of the national anthem at the spirit rally, Claire Shea has become a star at Westford Academy. Her voice has been heard reverberating in the auditorium...
Before the school year even began, I was assigned the task of reading Catch-22, by Joseph Heller, for my AP Literature and Composition class. This book was a complicated entanglement of different scenarios...
Twenty-first century students have any and all resources they could ever ask for in the palm of their hands. Through smartphones, students at Westford Academy access the Internet, answer research questions,...
In seventh grade, if you had a cell phone, you were considered “cool”. If you had an iPhone, you were one of the most popular kids in school. Absorbed by this social phenomenon, I was thrilled...
Students at WA may not know who makes the dessert that they enjoy everyday at lunch, but there is more to the people behind the counter than what meets the eye. Denise Lacombe has worked at WA for...
Similar to the perspectives of senior parents, described in this article, several seniors at Westford Academy relate their homework stress more closely to WA's environment than to their own culture.
Whether students at WA or in the United States in general are children of immigrants, first generation families to the U.S., or have lived here for generations, they face an immense pressure to succeed....
Many students and faculty at Westford Academy often encounter the same predicament; they are asked to explain the story behind the "academy" in the school's name. However, WA does not only have an interesting...
Teary eyes and sunken hearts, sleep deprivation and self-deprecation--are all of these worth "perfection"?
Westford Academy has a reputation of having flawless students. It is a well-known school that...
The Environmental Club at WA has recently initiated a composting program to make the school more environmentally friendly. The video below follows the drive and muscle behind the program.
Tired of the same old routine? Start making your New Years' resolutions by looking into some of these ideas to bring creativity and adventure into your lifestyle.
1. Try something new
They say life...
Autumn is a time for harvesting, picking pumpkins, and composting–even at Westford Academy. In the spring of 2015, the cafeteria pursued a composting initiative and concentrated on giving food waste...
This Christmas Eve, Santa is not the only one showing appreciation to the nice kids. Reichheld Ting Orthodontics is hosting their annual movie party for prospective and current patients and their...
After losing by only one point in the second round of playoffs during the winter season of 2014, the Westford Academy Girls' Basketball team is shooting for a deep playoff run. With practice beginning...
Ceramics teacher Julie Cook has created more than vases and bowls in her lifetime. After growing up in Melbourne, Australia and traveling abroad for a few years, Cook had to mold a new life for herself...
On Monday, October 19th, WA showed their Pajama Day enthusiasm as part of Spirit Week. Check out the gallery below for some excellent student showcases of spirit!
Those who have lived in the United States for generations with their families may be accustomed to the unique opportunities the country provides, so it is easy to forget the hurdles one must overcome...
Seniors come barreling out of the gymnasium doors and run as a black mass to the soccer fields. Their shouts are echoing and the underclassmen watch in awe of the excitement and unity displayed at an...
On Tuesday, October 13th, WA Girls' Volleyball lost a home game to Newton South with a final score of 3-0.
In the first set, the girls started off slowly and were losing 11-5 by the first time-out....
As seen in the recent change to laptops from desktops for faculty, Westford Academy is becoming more high-tech. Although new technology may seem to advance certain activities, it also impedes functionality...
