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Arsenault heads to AB, leaving mark on culture and community

Varshini Ramanathan, Managing Editor • May 29, 2018

It is the end of an era for Westford Academy's music department: Next fall, band director George Arsenault will be moving up to be the Director of Performing Arts at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, a position similar to that of a curriculum coordinator. Arsenault was not looking for an administrative...

Photos: Westford Academy Spring Concert for Bands

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor • Apr 6, 2018

On the April 5, 2018, the Westford Academy Bands, led by Director George Arsenault, performed for students, parents, and faculty in the Performing Arts Center. The program began with "The Duke Ellington Project", with pieces including Prelude to a Kiss and Sheik of Araby. The Percussion Ensemble performed...

Video: technology is vital to music department

Feb 3, 2014

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy Editor This piece is a part of a series exploring how new technology will be changing how teaching is approached at WA. For the other pieces, see How WA Does Technology. While exploring the new depth that technology will soon be taking in class is important, it...

How WA does technology: an in-depth look at the plan to revolutionize teaching at WA

Feb 3, 2014

Think Westford Academy has enough technology in the classroom? Think again. The next few years at WA may see the addition of iPads for every student and further emphasis on technology in education.

WA fights hard, falls short on Thanksgiving

Nov 28, 2013

By Andy Dunn & Kyle Auger Staff Writer & Editor-in-Chief In the traditional Thanksgiving day football game, Westford Academy lost a hard fought, competitive game against rival Acton-Boxborough in a 15-7 battle at Alumni Field. Defense was stingy for both teams as both offenses struggled...