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Cassie leaps while onstage during her solo.

Cassie takes centerstage through commit to UMass Lowell

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor Jun 4, 2026

The music pulses through the auditorium, but all eyes are on her. As she gracefully moves across the stage in different variations of saut de chat leaps and fouette turns, a sense of finality is shown through every step. Soon, senior Makayla Cassie’s hours spent dancing with her hometown friends in...

Fahlman ready to take on next chapter as a Greyhound

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Mar 27, 2024

Senior Chris Fahlman achieved his dream of being a collegiate swimmer when he announced his commitment to Assumption University on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Fahlman began his swimming journey when he was just three years old. He was first taught by his mom, before getting professional lessons and joining...

Bergeron smiles for the camera during a track meet.

Bergeron to soar as a Cardinal

James Farley, Editor-in-Chief Oct 10, 2023

Everyone is going to want to remember the name Paul Bergeron. Since his freshman year, he has taken WA, and the Dual County League (DCL), by storm in cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field. His accolades are bountiful, stretching from being an individual Massachusetts state...

Burns signing her commitment to Merrimack College.

Burns swims her way to Merrimack College

Sophia Mulgrew, Staff Writer Apr 27, 2023

Being able to take part in a college sport is a dream most athletes strive to achieve, and now, senior Mia Burns has achieved this goal as she will be swimming at Merrimack College. After years of hard work and dedication in high school, Burns also plans on majoring in human development services for...

Chiappetta signs his committ for Bryant University.

AJ Chiappetta commits to Bryant University

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Nov 15, 2021

Bryant University is known for their business schools and marketing classes but AJ Chiappetta sees an opening for his sport, cross country. Starting on a basketball court running to get the ball, AJ Chiappetta began conditioning himself to prepare for each game. Running is the ideal way to condition...

Durgin in the middle of a dive.

Durgin to dive at Georgetown

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Editor-in-Chief Sep 14, 2021

When Senior Lizzy Durgin attended her first dive practice, she was directed to the highest platform: 3 meters above the water. Although Durgin initially had a fear of heights, overcoming her trepidation was one of her many accomplishments as a competitive diver. Durgin’s diligence and talent has...

Athletes commit to college

Athletes commit to college

Nov 10, 2013

By Kyle Auger  Editor-in-Chief Westford Academy has a history of strong athletics and this year's senior class is no different with several athletes from this graduating class committing to prestigious schools to continue their athletic careers. More and more students have decided to play in...