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Members of the WA Ski Club posing for a picture.

WA Ski Club gets ready to glide down Wachusett’s peaks

Ben Fluet, Staff Writer Nov 29, 2023

With winter on the horizon, WA Ski Club is getting ready to hit the trails at Wachusett Mountain. Pretty soon, the peaks will be populated by skiers winding down the various slopes. The club is run by sophomores Sophia Williams and Leo Koutsoukos and advised by Andrea Pickersgill and Maureen Casey....

International Club poses for a picture at a club meeting after learning about South Africa.

International Club is a direct flight to happiness

Grace Hsu, Co-Features Editor Nov 21, 2023

Every other week, Room 129 transforms from a standard classroom into a hub of cultural diversity and joy. This is the home base for the International Club, a group of students dedicated to sharing their unique backgrounds and learning about diversity. It's a place where friendship knows no borders, and...

President and senior Natalie Strauss sharing her piece during the open mic event on Nov. 9

Beyond Words makes a comeback after pandemic

Saanvi Arora, Co-News Editor Nov 21, 2023

For many writers, it can be difficult to find a safe space to share their work in a professional and encouraging environment. Beyond Words is a club that has solidified itself as this welcoming place for anyone who is interested.  On Nov. 9, the club held an open mic event for all interested members...

The Best Buddies club gathers for a photo in the aux gym during their first-ever Dance-a-Thon.

Best Buddies booms in attendance with newly imagined Dance-a-Thon event

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor Nov 14, 2023

A colorful assortment of streamers and posters drape the hallways leading to the aux gym. Classic remixes of songs pour up the stairwell as students grab hands in concentric circles, erupting into laughter as they break. It is the first time WA's seen anything like it: the Best Buddies first-ever Dance-a-Thon. On...

(From left to right) secretary Sophie Krauss, vice president Mia Votano, advisor Anthony Brown, treasurer Lauren Treible, president Alana Parks, and social media manager Julianne Frechette meet in the PAC for a meeting.

Hands to Haiti explodes in popularity

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor Oct 27, 2023

At the end of last school year, less than ten people were consistently attending the Hands to Haiti meetings, and the existence of the club in upcoming years was largely uncertain. However, that fear is now nonexistent because with more than fifty students, Hands to Haiti has had to move their meetings...

18 HOSA members place top 3 at state competition

18 HOSA members place top 3 at state competition

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions Editor Mar 31, 2023

WA's Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) participated in the recent Massachusetts HOSA Competition against other HOSA members from throughout the state. 18 of them came back with a top three score in their respective events and are eligible to compete at the National HOSA Competition in June. Dubbed...

From left to right, juniors TJ  Bonica, Brendan Connell, and Keegan Connell smile for the camera.

History club is on the roster at WA

Shreya Voruganti, Co-News Editor Jun 2, 2022

For some students, history is their least favorite subject. Some might even question if there even is a point to learn something that has already happened. However, for other students, history is one of their favorite subjects so much so that they might even go the extra mile to create a new club at...

WA takes actions towards inclusivity.

WA takes actions towards inclusivity

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer Mar 25, 2022

In light of recent events that have occurred at Westford Academy, various school community groups have been working towards making WA a more inclusive environment for students.  WA's ADL organization has been around for five years working to combat hateful speech and actions while also creating...

WA debuts the Shakespeare Club this school year.

Welcome to WA, William Shakespeare

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor Jan 10, 2022

“To be, or not to be: that is the question”. In the past, this question was only asked in English classes throughout WA. Yet with the Shakespeare Club making its first appearance this year at the high school, students have the opportunity to dive deeper into the world of "The Bard". Led by club...