In high school, the utmost priority for students is their academics. With this reality comes the responsibility to dedicate a great deal of time to schoolwork. This can be seen through students staying up late to complete homework assignments, meeting with teachers after school for extra help, and studying...

Westford Academy is home to a plethora of extracurricular activities that represent students’ interests. Ranging from band to speech and debate, to sports and community service, there are a great deal of opportunities for students to get involved. Starting this year, Westford Academy’s Student Community...

Westford Academy Principal James Antonelli is stepping away from his position to work as a Dean of Special Projects at Newburyport High School beginning next school year leading up to his retirement. Former Dean Dan Twomey will take over as WA's new principal. After 30 years of working at WA, Antonelli...

Walking into the classroom, seeing the smiling faces of friends sets a tone of comfort, acceptance, and inclusion.  The smiles are contagious, appearing on all those who enter, as if a switch has been flipped.  Collaboration and teamwork take place at its finest, and a sense of comfort fills the...

I have seen a lot online and on television recently about how young people, like me, need to get involved with politics, so I've been paying attention to the election. I thought it was a good idea to get involved since I'll be voting in 2024, so I might as well know how all this politics stuff works....

Following Westford Academy chemistry teacher Matthew Howard-Donlin's last-minute departure from Westford Academy, Curriculum Coordinator Jenny Kravitz and Principal Jim Antonelli sought a replacement to take on Howard-Donlin's classes. They ultimately found Catherine Erickson, whose resume included teaching...

By Madhu Kaushik Staff Writer Besides trying to achieve decent grades and finding time for friends, students at WA try to discover who they are, and throughout the whole process Susan Beers has offered her help and caring personality as a social worker in their times of need. Beers, who has...