In a world with its fair share of problems, it is no wonder that today's youth are taking it upon themselves to correct the wrongs of the past. Change doesn't happen overnight; it is with consistent, long-term efforts that solutions to issues such as climate change can be reached. Here, at Westford...

To kick off their rehearsal season for the MICCA Symphonic Band Competition on April 1, the Westford Academy Band held a game night on Monday, March 14, in the WA Band room, before a group practice session. The night was full of Uno, Apples to Apples, Jenga, video games, and so much laughter.

Throughout November, eight male teachers put their razors to rest as part of their participation in WA’s first “No Shave November” contest, held by Relay for Life.  The teachers taking part were challenged to collect the most donations from students and the winning contestant will be required...

Students from all around the nation enter an arena and meet their horses for the first time. Among them are students from Westford Academy. Last year Westford competed but it was all virtual. This year will be the equestrian club's second year competing in the national AEL, Athletic Equestrian League,...

While students have to take part in virtual learning and athletes have to cope with the loss of valuable team bonding, one often overlooked challenge brought on by COVID-19 is the impact on student-run organizations. Whereas most clubs have adjusted to the newfound reality of virtual meetings, events,...

Now that half of the school year is over, opening a Google Meet call while conversing with students in the classroom isn't something new to teachers. Teachers can now make sure that remote and in-person students are engaged and understand the material planned for the day. This school year (2020-21)...

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country, and it's growing right into WA. 2.6 million people were playing in 2016, and it's grown to more than 3.5 million as of 2019. Softball Coach Pete Burr is starting a pickleball club at WA. Pickleball is a combination of tennis, table tennis, badminton,...

The Unicycle Club has been running at Westford Academy since 2007, but will not be running for the 2019-2020 school year due to budget cuts and a lack of interest. After history teacher John Wysokowski transferred to Bedford High School, Westford Academy was left without an advisor for the club. Math...

Westford Academy has many clubs that appeal to just about anyone. There are sports teams to play on, groups for the arts, clubs that bring social awareness, and clubs related to academics. A lesser-known club that students may find interesting is the Smash Club. The Smash Club is a club centered around...

After school clubs are a great way to try something new, expand upon an interest, and make memories in high school. Especially as a freshman, choosing clubs that cater to your interests can be difficult. Here are some clubs that may appeal to you based on your your goals and interests: The Arts:...

The WA Fencing Team recently brought home its first state championship, despite the club being founded relatively recently in the 2014-2015 school year. The club's captain, Senior Brian Wang, was one of the members of the Men's Foil Squad, which won the championship title in its respective category. "Being...

Students take extracurricular activities for a variety of reasons, such as having a better college application and meeting parents’ expectations; however, some participate in their extracurricular activities simply because they enjoy them. "All the clubs I do and all the sports I do, I really...