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Some girls take a picture after they compete

Cheer States 2014

Nov 24, 2014

Olivia Caron Staff Writer   Westford Academy varsity cheer competed at states this weekend November 23rd, 2014. They won second place at Lowell High School and plan on moving on to nationals. All photos were taken by Ciara Barstow.

The crew works to set up the scenery for the first performance on Friday.

WA goes In the Heights

Nov 11, 2014
An award winning show, the plot that takes place in Washington Heights, New York City is coming to WA. In mid November, Westford Academy Theatre Arts will be showing In the Heights, directed by Larry Sousa. The show is based off the novel by Quiara Alegría Hudes, and with Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
2014 Fall Fashion Trends

2014 Fall Fashion Trends

Oct 22, 2014
This year's fall fashion is recycling some of last year's sport-themed attire with varsity jackets and 90s grunge with edgy pieces like leather pants and motorcycle jackets. Designers are also taking inspiration from the 1960s "mod" look with bold prints, bright colors, and pastels.
Jennifer Ganley

Meet Spanish teacher Jennifer Ganley

Sep 17, 2014

By Ciara Barstow Staff Writer Jennifer Ganley is a new foreign language teacher at WA this year. She is excited to be teaching Spanish, her favorite language, at this school. Q: What was your inspiration to become a teacher? Was it a particular moment that you discovered you wanted to teach,...

Kelly Fitzsimmons

WA alumna Fitzsimmons returns to teach

Sep 12, 2014

By Maddie Jenkins Staff Writer Kelly Fitzsimmons, a new teacher at Westford Academy, will be teaching Fine Arts. She grew up in Westford and went to high school here with the teachers that are now her mentors. She loves children, her past jobs were all about teaching, and is passionate about...

The football gathers for a huddle.

WA football takes the field

Sep 5, 2014
As another school year starts, so does another season for Westford Academy's football team. As their first game was away at Lowell tonight, Coach Adam Gagne and his players plan to tackle the season with a preparedness they have been developing since last season came to a close.
Class of 2014 throwing their caps into the air at the end of graduation.

2014 graduates move on

Jun 6, 2014
On Friday June 6, in a ceremony held at the Alumni Stadium at Westford Academy, the class of 2014 graduated high school.
All hail to the class of 2014

All hail to the class of 2014

Jun 6, 2014
Whether they are attending college, or going into the military, WA graduates are spreading out and finding their place in the world.
Lee graduating as salutatorian

Lee graduating as salutatorian

Jun 5, 2014
After four years of dedication to her academics, Westford Academy senior Sally Lee has achieved the honor of becoming Salutatorian for this year’s graduating class.