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Member of the team practices twirling baton

Winter guard begins at WA

Anushka Patil, Staff Writer Dec 18, 2018

WA's fall color guard, whose baton performances are showcased at the school football games, will be transitioning into a competitive winter guard season this winter for the first time in its history. The batons, the colors, the excitement, and the performances that winter guard represents will be...

A vendor sets up a display of glass and lights.

WA’s 2018 Holiday Bazaar displays festive cheer

Jack Durkin Dec 3, 2018

2018's Holiday Bazaar took place Saturday, December 1, and hundreds of vendors arrived to sell everything from handmade jewelry to Christmas trees. The event was set up by Student Council members staying until nine 9 p.m. on Friday and arriving at 5:15 a.m. the next day. Returning vendors showed up and...

'KIDS SEE GHOSTS' explores different areas

‘KIDS SEE GHOSTS’ explores different areas

Tony Yacavone, Staff Writer Jun 14, 2018

In just one month, West came back and released two albums after staying quiet for a long time. KIDS SEE GHOSTS, released on June 8th, shows that he, along with Cudi, are still talented and relevant in music. West's music has always had experimental elements to it, with albums like My Beautiful Dark...

Last year's Queen, Olivia Overington, arrives to pass on her crown.

Photos: Apple Blossom Parade 2018

Mahi Kandage, Editor May 12, 2018

The 50th Annual Westford Kiwanis Apple Blossom Festival Parade took place on Saturday, May 12th. The Parade featured a variety of floats, the Apple Blossom Queen nominees, and the Westford Kiwanis Person of the Year: Gloria Tu Gilbert. At the conclusion of the parade, a ceremony in the Abbott school...

A close-up shot on Alt-ed's room 217.

Students reflect on budget cuts to alt-ed program

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor Mar 28, 2018

Westford Academy administration heavily cut funding to the school's Alternative Education program in order to balance the 2018-2019 budget. Alternative Education, also known as alt-ed, has been a helpful program to students who are likely to drop out of school, or who are facing extreme personal hardships...

The album cover for XXXTENTACION's ?

XXXTENTACION leaves much to be desired with new album ?

Tony Yacavone, Staff Writer Mar 18, 2018

XXXTENTACION has become one of the most popular rappers since early 2017. While he did  have a small loss of support over his last album 17, X still had a massive fan base that was eager to see his next project. As of March 16th, 2018, X released his second album ?. After listening to the 18 songs that...

Students work on PSA amidst racial issues

Students work on PSA amidst racial issues

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief Feb 14, 2018

Recently, WA has seen an increase in racial tension, which prompted administration to meet with the Anti-Defamation League to help solve the problem. As a result, administration has began to come up with solutions to fix the issue among students. One step that is being taken is a PSA that recently...

Mandarin Club welcomes 2018

Mandarin Club welcomes 2018

Alisha Sabnis, Advertisment / Print Manager Jan 21, 2018

As we settle into 2018, the Lunar Calendar is just starting to welcome the new year. Mandarin Club at WA is hosting its New Year's event in February. This is the second year in a row that the Mandarin Club is having a celebratory event for Chinese New Year. The event will be held on Saturday, February...

WAGB wins battle against AB

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager Jan 18, 2018

Last night, Westford Academy Girl's Basketball faced off against Acton-Boxborough and won, maintaining a consistent lead as they continuously out-scored them. WA stayed just ahead of AB during the first half, ending the first quarter 11-7. 33 seconds into the second quarter, AB managed to temporarily...