Anushka Patil

Environmental Club fosters awareness within the community

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Apr 6, 2022

In a world with its fair share of problems, it is no wonder that today's youth are taking it upon themselves to correct the wrongs of the past. Change doesn't happen overnight; it is with consistent,...

Band hosts game night before first of three competition rehearsals

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Mar 15, 2022

To kick off their rehearsal season for the MICCA Symphonic Band Competition on April 1, the Westford Academy Band held a game night on Monday, March 14, in the WA Band room, before a group practice session....

Girls’ basketball season ends after loss against Bishop-Feehan

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Mar 15, 2022

In the Bishop-Feehan High School gymnasium on Tues., March 8, the WA Girls' Basketball team put up an enormous fight, but ultimately, fell short; the Westford Academy team lost 42-51 against Bishop-Feehan,...

‘The Weekend Away’ proves average in every way

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Mar 7, 2022

Picture this: a weekend in a colorful European city, your best friend at your side, blue skies, and nights full of endless laughter. How perfect, right? The only catch is that your dear friend vanishes...

4 takeaways from 1/31 to know for today’s school committee meeting

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Feb 15, 2022

The school committee met on Mon., January 31 to discuss both the budget and social-emotional tools for members of the Westford Public Schools district. 1. English Teacher Statement: Chew proposed a cut...

Racist comments provide platform for necessary change

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Feb 12, 2022

Student perspective on Wayland-Westford verbal abuse incident. “What did they say?” “What’s going on?” “Is she crying?” “Are they laughing?” I was at the home game on Friday,...

WPS addresses verbal abuse targeted at Wayland player

Anushka Patil and Melanie Duronio
Feb 5, 2022

During a Westford Academy girls' basketball game on Friday, January 28, racially charged comments were directed at a Wayland High School player from the WA student section during the final moments of the...

[Photo] Girls' basketball dominates Newton South from beginning to end

Jan 15, 2022

WA and Newton South watch as senior Tamar Almasian's shot goes through the basket.

Girls’ basketball dominates Newton South from beginning to end

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Jan 15, 2022

With well-executed three-point shots, strong offensive plays, and quick recoveries, Westford Academy Girls' Basketball defeated Newton South on Friday, Jan. 14, with a final score of 54-34. "We really...

HRC hopes to spark change with bandage initiative

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Jan 10, 2022

In an effort to bring DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) changes to Westford Public Schools (WPS), WA Human Rights Club (HRC) has begun the process of distributing skin-color inclusive bandages, made by...

[Photo] Girls’ hockey defeated by Tewksbury-Methuen in first home game

Deepa Gautam, Staff Writer
Dec 22, 2021

Westford-Littleton girls hockey team huddles before game starts.

Overnight trips foster growth essential to high school experience

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Dec 9, 2021

It's 3 a.m., and I am standing in a nearly empty airport, coffee and student ID in hand. The nerves of getting on the next plane to Chicago without my parents are setting in, but also the excitement of...

’30’: Adele’s best, most emotionally vulnerable album yet

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Nov 24, 2021

Musical artists truly do pour their hearts into their lyrics. With that, the bravery it takes to share one's story, for the judgment of millions of wide-eyed, critique-ready fans, is commendable. In...

Drum majors play integral role in WA Marching Band

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Nov 15, 2021

On Friday nights, crowds of students, parents, and faculty line the Westford Academy Trustees’ Field stands to watch the home football game. While the primary focus of these games is the football...

WPS faces substitute shortage

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Oct 29, 2021

Westford Public Schools is currently taking applications for new substitute teachers as a result of COVID-19 and payment discrepancies decreasing the number of people WPS has to fill these positions. "We...

Westford Remembers makes a mark on its community

Anushka Patil, James Farley, and Kristen Su
Oct 18, 2021

WA Ghostwriter · Interview with David Christiana of Westford Remembers Differentiating a tight-knit community from a run-of-the-mill town is the devotion of its members to honoring and supporting their...

Samantha DeMagistris takes over for Karatkewicz in guidance

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Oct 6, 2021

At eighteen years old, many students have no idea what their futures will look like, especially career-wise. Although they may have an idea of what they're interested in, many students can't fully predict...

WA Girls’ Soccer wins 1-0 against Weston

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Sep 18, 2021

With a score of 1-0, Westford Academy Varsity Girls' Soccer defeated Weston this Friday, Sept. 17, at Weston High School, marking WA's first win of the season. Starting the game with intensity,...

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” deserves ten stars

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Sep 14, 2021

One would think that at some point superhero films would all start to become non-entertaining, repetitive versions of one another. As the number of blockbuster superhero films increases yearly, it's hard...

Softball crowned DCL champs amidst successful season

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Jun 13, 2021

As a result of WPS making the necessary decision to cancel spring sports last March in light of the pandemic's beginning, multiple athletes and coaches were left completely disappointed. Around this time,...

Olsen leaves a legacy of cooperation and empathy

Anushka Patil and Srinithi Raj
Jun 3, 2021

As the Class of 2017 threw their graduation caps high in the air, there was a single student whose attention was elsewhere. A young graduate looked towards the man at the podium who created the very building...

WPS introduces STEM coordinator position

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Apr 30, 2021

With the positions of math and science coordinator open and the reworking of the school system's budget underway, Westford Public Schools will hire an interim STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and...

Humans of WA: Caitlin and Derek Cannuscio talk TikTok fame

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Apr 2, 2021

At the beginning of the pandemic, many students turned to the internet to occupy themselves during quarantine. One application that grew exponentially because of this was TikTok, an app that allows people...

WPS begins full reopening after state-wide mandate

Anushka Patil and Srinithi Raj
Mar 17, 2021

After Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Jeff Riley’s state-wide directive for the reopening of all schools, the school committee unanimously voted in favor of an April 26 reopening for grades 6-12,...

Bernadin becomes next SRO

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Feb 12, 2021

After Sergeant Geoffrey Pavao announced his resignation from the role of Westford Academy Student Resource Officer (SRO), the Westford Police Department (WPD) declared WPD Detective Anthony Bernadin the...

Fall-2 season approved, following winter sports cancellations

Football, volleyball, cheerleading, and track to be held this season with modifications

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Feb 9, 2021

With a vote of 5-2, the Westford School Committee approved the Westford Academy fall-2 floating season (Feb. 22 - Apr. 25). School committee chair Gloria Miller and school committee member Avery Adam voted...

Humans of WA: Aileen Langenfeld talks ukulele, ‘Ephemeral’, and mental health

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Jan 29, 2021

Whether it be through chorus, theatre, or orchestra, Westford Academy excels in its musical departments. This excellence comes from ambitious students who are passionate about their craft and yearn to...

Diggy’s Pizza digs into a new realm of flavor

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Jan 15, 2021

Home alone, I was starving. After a long week of homework, clubs, and other extracurriculars, all I wanted was to watch a good movie and enjoy some comfort food. Although I had decided on the perfect...

Anushka Patil, Editor-in-Chief

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