Grace Hsu

Embrace the moments that matter

Grace Hsu, Co-Managing Editor
Jun 4, 2026

The moments I remember from high school aren’t the ones I planned for. They aren’t the tests I spent hours studying for or the grades I stressed over at the time. Instead, they’re the small, unstructured...

[Photo] Snow Day Grader: Jan. 26 and Jan. 27, 2026

The Editors
Jan 28, 2026

A house's yard blanketed in snow on Tuesday, Jan. 27 afternoon.

Photos: Boys’ Hockey decimated by Lincoln Sudbury in 9-3 loss

Grace Hsu, Co-Managing Editor
Jan 16, 2026

The WA Boys’ Varsity Hockey team suffered a 9-3 defeat against Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (LS) on Saturday, Jan. 10. LS started off strong, scoring five unanswered goals in the first period,...

Two new events added to Spirit Rally lineup

Grace Hsu, Co-Managing Editor
Oct 20, 2025

Westford Academy's Student Council (STUCO) has added two new events, musical chairs and Dizzy Bats Inflatable Race, to the Friday, Oct. 24 Spirit Rally game lineup. The new events will be replacing the...

‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is a sparkling addition to Swift’s discography

Grace Hsu, Co-Managing Editor
Oct 5, 2025

A very interesting phenomenon occurs whenever Taylor Swift releases a new album. At first, everybody on the Internet hates on it: people complain about the lyrics, the style, and they complain that the...

[Photo] WA Boys' Soccer stomps out Billerica in nail-biting 2-0 match

Sep 22, 2025

Cotter and a Billerica player have their eyes on the ball as it whizzes close to them.

From fast breaks to new beginnings: Pepin to attend WPI next fall

Grace Hsu, Co-Managing Editor
Sep 15, 2025

You're standing at the free-throw line and your team is two points down with only a few seconds left on the clock. The only sound you can hear is the beating of your own heart, a sharp contrast to the...

25 Questions with class of ’25 valedictorian Sahil Dua

Grace Hsu, Co-Managing Editor
Jun 10, 2025

After four years of dedication and hard work, senior Sahil Dua has earned the title of Class of 2025 Valedictorian. In addition to this accomplishment, Dua has contributed to Westford Academy in many aspects....

HOSA Middle School Committee brings health-related fun to Blanchard

Grace Hsu, Co-Managing Editor
Jun 4, 2025

After school, a group of students climb into a friend’s car, racing to get to their next destination. However, this group isn’t rushing to get to sports practice or to go home; instead, they drive...

Mitchell leaves legacy of compassion after 25 years at WPS

Grace Hsu, Co-Managing Editor
May 5, 2025

Compassion. Fairness. Empathy. These are the core values that Director of School Nurses Joan Mitchell carries with her when she walks into Westford Academy each morning. Whether it’s to fill up a water...

Towers scripts success with award-winning playwriting

Grace Hsu, Executive Features Editor
Apr 2, 2025

When most people think of Westford Academy Theater Arts (WATA) Artistic Director Michael Towers, the words “director” and “teacher” immediately come to mind. Recognized as the talented director...

Four major takeaways from Westford’s 2025 Annual Town Meeting

Kate Kelly and Grace Hsu
Mar 23, 2025

Westford held its 2025 Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 22 at Westford Academy, and voted on a total of 23 articles. The motions mirrored preceding years' agendas, covering pedestrian safety, energy...

Tate McRae takes her music in a new direction with third album “So Close to What”

Grace Hsu, Executive Features Editor
Mar 8, 2025

Singer. Songwriter. Dancer. 21 year-old Tate McRae's third album, So Close to What, proves that she is a triple threat and a constantly evolving artist. Released on Feb. 21, the album features 15 original...

J.V. Fletcher Library’s YA program faces changes amidst relocation for renovations

Grace Hsu, Executive Features Editor
Feb 25, 2025

The J.V. Fletcher Library’s Young Adult (YA) program, amongst many other library programs, will be experiencing changes following the library’s relocation due to extensive renovations, beginning in...

WATA transforms a one-man show into radiant ensemble production: ‘Every Brilliant Thing’

Grace Hsu, Executive Features Editor
Feb 3, 2025

Content Warnings: Suicide, depression, and loss of a pet Creative directing decisions can make or break a production, whether small or large. While it can be difficult for directors to take the big...

The importance of electives: why combining PE and health requirements is beneficial

Grace Hsu, Executive Features Editor
Jan 24, 2025

At WA, students are offered a large variety of electives - from art and music, to business and creative writing, the possibilities are endless; students have the opportunity to pursue any field that they...

Girls’ Basketball destroys Weston in 71-29 victory

Grace Hsu, Executive Features Editor
Jan 16, 2025

Westford Academy Girls’ Basketball blew out Weston High School 71-29 at a home game on Tuesday, Jan. 14, extending their season record to 6-3. With a comfortable lead in all four quarters, the Ghosts...

Photos: WA Girls’ Basketball narrowly loses to Wayland 49-41

Grace Hsu, Co-Features Editor
Jan 7, 2024

[Photo] WA Girls’ Hockey prepares for season in a scrimmage against AB

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor
Dec 10, 2024

WA and AB shake hands after the scrimmage.

WAVC creates a tradition of community and connection with annual cheer exhibition

Grace Hsu, Executive Features Editor
Dec 9, 2024

The bleachers are full of friends and family from multiple towns. Cheerleaders in full uniform hold young cheerleaders in their arms, as they playfully converse with each other. The air is full of laughter...

[Photo] WA waves its pom-poms to welcome new cheer coach Nina Feliciano

Misha Singhal, Staff Writer
Nov 22, 2024

Feliciano poses for a picture in front of the bleachers after practice.

Top 7 Trunk or Treat Trunks

Grace Hsu, Executive Features Editor
Nov 1, 2024

Student Council hosted their third annual Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

School Committee to review graduation requirements after budget cuts

Grace Hsu, Executive Features Editor
Oct 27, 2024

The Graduation Requirement Review Committee is scheduled to present their recommendations for changes to the graduation requirements as part of the budget process at a School Committee meeting in November....

Spanish exchange students build deep connections that will last a lifetime

Grace Hsu, Executive Features Editor
Oct 1, 2024

With the return of long school days, pumpkin-flavored drinks, and after-school extracurriculars comes the return of foreign exchange students. Every two years, French, Spanish, and German exchange students...

Unlocking potential: why phones should be allowed in DLTs

Grace Hsu, Executive Features Editor
Sep 17, 2024

Just a decade ago, the idea of using phones in classrooms was unimaginable. Fast forward to today, phones have become an indispensable part of our everyday lives, even when it comes to school. Despite...

The downfall of the music industry: concert culture, ticket prices, chart competition

Grace Hsu, Executive Features Editor
Jun 17, 2024

You open up your phone and pull up Ticketmaster, preparing to purchase tickets for your favorite singer’s world tour. Despite joining the queue the second the clock hits 10 a.m., you are astonished to...

No Phone Week held to gather data for 2024-2025 school year

Grace Hsu, Features Editor
May 28, 2024

Westford Academy students were required to put away phones during “No Phone Week” from Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24. The purpose of the trial was to gather data to determine the best course of...

Behind the scenes to center stage: Leiwant and Sanders pursue theater at NYU

Grace Hsu, Features Editor
May 24, 2024

Theater has the ability to connect people of all ages, evoke strong emotions, and bring stories to life. However, the various facets of theater stretch far beyond the main stage. Despite both committing...

Beyond the buzz: the dark side of energy drinks

Grace Hsu, Co-Features Editor
Apr 7, 2024

As you walk through Westford Academy, you see people sporting energy drinks of various flavors. Pink Lemonade. Raspberry Peach. Mango Passionfruit. These flavors appeal to you, and as you walk into your...

School committee reviews updates on later school start times

Grace Hsu, Co-Features Editor
Mar 20, 2024

The school start times subcommittee presented new developments in their campaign to delay Westford Academy's start time to 8:00 a.m. at the school committee meeting on Monday, February 12. The subcommittee,...

Patel follows the rhythm of her heart to All-States

Grace Hsu, Co-Features Editor
Mar 8, 2024

Becoming a good singer is no easy feat. From learning how to hold notes and maintaining breath control, to keeping up with the rhythm and retaining the right pitch, there are many difficult aspects to...

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Grace Hsu, Co-Managing Editor

Embrace the moments that matter

[Photo] Snow Day Grader: Jan. 26 and Jan. 27, 2026

Photos: Boys’ Hockey decimated by Lincoln Sudbury in 9-3 loss

Two new events added to Spirit Rally lineup

‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is a sparkling addition to Swift’s discography

[Photo] WA Boys' Soccer stomps out Billerica in nail-biting 2-0 match

From fast breaks to new beginnings: Pepin to attend WPI next fall

25 Questions with class of ’25 valedictorian Sahil Dua

HOSA Middle School Committee brings health-related fun to Blanchard

Mitchell leaves legacy of compassion after 25 years at WPS

Towers scripts success with award-winning playwriting

Four major takeaways from Westford’s 2025 Annual Town Meeting

Tate McRae takes her music in a new direction with third album “So Close to What”

J.V. Fletcher Library’s YA program faces changes amidst relocation for renovations

WATA transforms a one-man show into radiant ensemble production: ‘Every Brilliant Thing’

The importance of electives: why combining PE and health requirements is beneficial

Girls’ Basketball destroys Weston in 71-29 victory

Photos: WA Girls’ Basketball narrowly loses to Wayland 49-41

[Photo] WA Girls’ Hockey prepares for season in a scrimmage against AB

WAVC creates a tradition of community and connection with annual cheer exhibition

[Photo] WA waves its pom-poms to welcome new cheer coach Nina Feliciano

Top 7 Trunk or Treat Trunks

School Committee to review graduation requirements after budget cuts

Spanish exchange students build deep connections that will last a lifetime

Unlocking potential: why phones should be allowed in DLTs

The downfall of the music industry: concert culture, ticket prices, chart competition

No Phone Week held to gather data for 2024-2025 school year

Behind the scenes to center stage: Leiwant and Sanders pursue theater at NYU

Beyond the buzz: the dark side of energy drinks

School committee reviews updates on later school start times

Patel follows the rhythm of her heart to All-States

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