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Senior Arpit Rao poses in front of Dartmouth College, where he will his education after high school.

Rao awarded salutatorian of his senior class

Melanie Duronio, Features Editor Jun 2, 2021

Although high school may seem like a brief period of time on the surface, much can be accomplished through hard work and dedication. Senior Arpit Rao is a prime example of this, as his diligence and passion for his education has earned him the title of Salutatorian for the Class of 2021. As he prepares...

Senior Torsten Ullrich smiles for a picture.

Ullrich earns title of class of 2021 valedictorian

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Jun 1, 2021

After four years of hard work, late nights studying for exams, and hours spent dedicated to academia, senior Torsten Ullrich has earned the title of valedictorian for the graduating class of 2021. His passion, determination, and diligence for learning has won him the prestigious title of being the highest...

WA student walks out of WA.

Seniors fulfill their dreams though the early decision process

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor May 30, 2021

As college acceptance season finally comes to an end, many seniors step back as their so-called “senioritis'' kicks in. After four years of hard work and countless nights of homework, much of the graduating class of 2021 is about to step into the next chapter of their lives: college. For over a...

Brian Klostermann poses for his senior portrait.

Klostermann joins the Army

Rohun Voruganti, Staff Writer May 10, 2021

Here at Westford Academy, the goal for almost all students is to go to college, with the school promoting this goal by teaching classes that will help students prepare for higher education.  Across the country, roughly thirty percent of graduates don't go to college and choose a different path, including...

The class trip to Disney World, Orlando, has not been finalized. The class of 2019 was the last senior class to go on the trip, as the class of 2020 was not able to go because of the pandemic.

Seniors face uncertainty with class events during pandemic

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing-Editor Dec 14, 2020

Although COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Massachusetts, traditional senior events such as Prom, Disney, and Capstone, haven’t yet been definitively cancelled by WA Administration for the class of 2021.  According to Betsy Murphy, the Dean of the Class of 2021 and Student Activities, both Prom...