Nylah Gaudreau

Cassie takes centerstage through commit to UMass Lowell

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Jun 4, 2026

The music pulses through the auditorium, but all eyes are on her. As she gracefully moves across the stage in different variations of saut de chat leaps and fouette turns, a sense of finality is shown...

Raker leads the race toward girls’ empowerment through GOTR program

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Jun 2, 2026

As the coach’s whistle rings through the air at practice, a line of elementary school girls run across the blacktop. With their light-up sneakers flashing different colors, they race toward the finish...

Girls’ Lacrosse wipes out Framingham in postseason debut

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
May 30, 2026

Westford Academy Girls’ Lacrosse (WAGL) dominated in their first Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) playoff game of the season, making a statement 20-2 win against Framingham...

SASA blends careers with culture

WA's South Asian Student Association hosts first-ever South Asian career panel

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Mar 28, 2026

The hum of conversation fills the room as rows of students take their seats with questions at the ready. For many, this wasn't just another school event, but an opportunity to share stories, navigate identity,...

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Olivia Bao

Sama Saleh, Staff Writer
Apr 3, 2026

Freshman Olivia Bao poses for a photo.

Best Buddies fosters connections through annual dance party

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Mar 24, 2026

Westford Academy’s Best Buddies club hosted their annual dance party on Wednesday, March 18. The dance is a tradition for the club and serves as an opportunity to not only fundraise for club supplies,...

Harry’s Styles’ ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally’ invites listeners to embrace the unknown

"The Waiting Game" is finally over

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Mar 16, 2026

When pop icon Harry Styles announced the end of his four-year hiatus on social media, fans across the world immediately started predicting what it would be like. A common consensus was that the sound would...

Boys’ Basketball falls to Cambridge Rindge and Latin 61-57 during senior night

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Feb 13, 2026

Westford Academy Boys’ Basketball lost a close match against Cambridge Rindge and Latin 61-57 on Friday, Feb. 6 at home, bringing their season record to 6-9. They will face Burlington High School in...

Breaking barriers on the slopes: how Nashoba Valley Ski Area opens up the mountain to everyone

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Jan 27, 2026

Breathing in the cool winter air, a skier's first tracks of the morning carve through freshly fallen snow. The rhythmic motion of sliding down the slopes brings a sense of calm and exhilaration that’s...

A spoon under your pillow: reconnect with your inner-child through snow days

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Jan 27, 2026

Whenever a snow day is announced, my mind always goes to one thing: Disney Channel intros. Growing up, my mom always had the weather channels running to stay informed, whether it was through WBZ or Channel...

WA Girls’ Basketball triumphs Acton-Boxborough 58-38 at TD Garden

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Jan 21, 2026

Westford Academy Girls’ Basketball triumphed 58-38 against Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (AB) at the Andrew James Lawson Invitational after an eight-year hiatus, advancing their season record...

The feast that’s eating us: the unhealthy reality of mukbang videos

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Dec 2, 2025

As soon as you open TikTok, your eyes skim over the first video that lands on your screen. The camera zooms in, the creator smiles, and within seconds, an entire table of pizza, tacos, and cheeseburgers...

Too much of a good thing: why an abundance of after-school clubs can backfire

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Nov 3, 2025

"I'm only doing it because it'll look good on college applications." I still remember the first time I ever heard this rationale said aloud. Walking back to class, my friend and I started discussing...

Increase in dual enrollment courses kick-starts WA students’ college education

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Oct 14, 2025

As students’ desires for a head start in college grows, Westford Academy has set up a course of action to expand their sprawling Dual Enrollment (DE) program by offering more college-level courses in...

WA Girls’ Soccer defeats Tewksbury Memorial with 5-1 victory

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Sep 13, 2025

With perfectly timed goals and a polished offensive strategy, WA Girls' Soccer was able to pull off a fierce win against Tewksbury Memorial High School with a score of 5-1 on Thursday, Sep. 11, increasing...

Hennessy hits the ground running with New Balance NIL deal

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Sep 12, 2025

For many, running is simply a New Year's resolution that never comes to fruition. But for senior Abby Hennessy, her life revolves around it. After winning countless state titles and being named a captain...

WA Boys’ Lacrosse blows out Haverhill 18-4 in playoff opener

Victoria Farley and Nylah Gaudreau
Jun 2, 2025

WA Boys' Lacrosse defeated Haverhill 18-4 in the first round of the Massachusetts State Championship playoffs on Saturday, May 31, allowing them to advance to the round of 16. Throughout the season,...

From drum beats to Family Guy: Griffin the Band’s rise to internet fame

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
May 16, 2025

At 7:00 a.m., they are just your classmates, lugging backpacks around and weaving through long cafeteria lines. Once the school bell rings, they are Griffin the Band, a viral TikTok sensation that has...

Zinn lives the American Dream through a year-long stay at WA

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
May 5, 2025

Through the hustle and bustle of the hallways in WA, it can be difficult to identify every person who fills the building. However, many have the ability to become a familiar face along the way. With his...

Play “The Game of Life” with Student Senate’s first-ever Credit for Life Fair

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer
Mar 29, 2025

Westford Academy’s Student Senate will be hosting a Credit for Life Fair in the main gym on Monday, June 2 in the days leading up to graduation. The members aim to promote financial literacy amongst...

WA Softball strives to foster connection during upcoming season

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer
Feb 10, 2025

As the winter sports season comes to an end, coaches and players alike are preparing for their upcoming spring sports, one of which being WA's softball team. After a challenging but impressive 2023-2024...

Haute Coffee brings feelings of coziness and warmth

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer
Jan 10, 2025

As exhaled breath becomes visible and snow begins to fall onto the once vibrantly green grass, the craving for comfort and warmth becomes stronger and stronger. On the coldest of days, nothing sounds better...

WA Boys’ Hockey starts the new year with a 2-1 victory against North Andover

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer
Jan 4, 2025

The Westford Academy Boys’ Ice Hockey team defeated North Andover High School in an intense and fast-paced game at Skate 3 Pavillion in Tyngsborough on Wednesday, Jan. 1, bring up their season record...

9 obscure ways to manage your stress

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer
Nov 22, 2024

High school students are no strangers to stress. Academic pressures, issues with friends, and after-school activities are the most common factors that can lead to stress. What matters most is that when...

Meet WA’s new computer technician, Jamie Milne

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer
Sep 27, 2024

After working at Tyngsborough Public Schools for seven years, computer technician Jamie Milne is ready to start his first year at Westford Academy. With a long-lasting passion for everything computer-related,...

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Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor

Cassie takes centerstage through commit to UMass Lowell

Raker leads the race toward girls’ empowerment through GOTR program

Girls’ Lacrosse wipes out Framingham in postseason debut

SASA blends careers with culture

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Olivia Bao

Best Buddies fosters connections through annual dance party

Harry’s Styles’ ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally’ invites listeners to embrace the unknown

Boys’ Basketball falls to Cambridge Rindge and Latin 61-57 during senior night

Breaking barriers on the slopes: how Nashoba Valley Ski Area opens up the mountain to everyone

A spoon under your pillow: reconnect with your inner-child through snow days

WA Girls’ Basketball triumphs Acton-Boxborough 58-38 at TD Garden

The feast that’s eating us: the unhealthy reality of mukbang videos

Too much of a good thing: why an abundance of after-school clubs can backfire

Increase in dual enrollment courses kick-starts WA students’ college education

WA Girls’ Soccer defeats Tewksbury Memorial with 5-1 victory

Hennessy hits the ground running with New Balance NIL deal

WA Boys’ Lacrosse blows out Haverhill 18-4 in playoff opener

From drum beats to Family Guy: Griffin the Band’s rise to internet fame

Zinn lives the American Dream through a year-long stay at WA

Play “The Game of Life” with Student Senate’s first-ever Credit for Life Fair

WA Softball strives to foster connection during upcoming season

Haute Coffee brings feelings of coziness and warmth

WA Boys’ Hockey starts the new year with a 2-1 victory against North Andover

9 obscure ways to manage your stress

Meet WA’s new computer technician, Jamie Milne

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