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Eleni Stowell wearing the jersey of the UVM team.

Stowell kicks off her college career

Sreevarsha Kamal, Co-Opinion and Review Editor Jun 5, 2026

Westford Academy Girls' Soccer (WAGS) senior captain and the University of Vermont's (UVM) top recruit, Eleni Stowell, will be heading to play Division I (D1) soccer at the collegiate level. Stowell finished the college selection process early as a junior and was recruited to play on the women's soccer...

Cathy poses for her senior picture.

Zhu packs her stethoscope for med school

Misha Singhal, Co-Opinions and Reviews Editor May 19, 2025

From an early age, senior Catherine Zhu has been drawn to science and the human body, a fascination which has led her down the healthcare path. This set her on a route that would eventually earn her a spot in the early acceptance program for osteopathic medicine at Lake Erie College. Zhu is participating...

Jack Graffeo sprints to the finish line in an indoor track meet.

Jack Graffeo runs his way to the University of Tennessee

Nihal Mark, Staff Writer May 15, 2024

When the COVID pandemic hit, many people lost touch with their hobbies and found themselves with little to do with their newfound time. However, junior Jack Graffeo used the extra time to delve into a new hobby that has allowed him to accumulate numerous records and awards: running. This extra practice...

Jeremiah Small commits to UMaine for diving

Jeremiah Small commits to UMaine for diving

Tyler Olsen, Staff Writer Jan 15, 2024

Numerous top five finishes in the state. Multiple WA records. DCL championships. A state title. With this long list of accomplishments, senior Jeremiah Small has been a key contributor to the Westford Academy Swim & Dive team throughout his high school career. Excited to continue this legacy, Small...

Maggie Murphy practices her skills in her home gym at Brestyan's Gymnastics.

Murphy lands her spot at the University of Maryland

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor May 11, 2023

Four hours, Monday through Saturday. Six hours in the summer. The same walls and the same events. Yet somehow, junior Maggie Murphy continues to find a thrill in the intricate flips and skills that come with gymnastics. Now, she's able to take that passion to the next level. Finishing her junior...

Dominici smiles for her senior picture.

Dominici to make a splash at Swarthmore

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Apr 13, 2023

Playing a sport in college is an unforgettable experience for the athletes who are lucky enough and work hard enough to reach that level. It is a privilege that athletes must work towards throughout their entire childhood, and make sacrifices day in and day in an effort to achieve their goals. This March,...

Clark at Assumption University.

Senior Mia Clark slides into Assumption University for softball

Ella DiRuggiero, Staff Writer Apr 6, 2023

Playing sports in college is a very memorable and exciting experience. Many college athletes spend lots of their childhood training and working hard so they are able to pursue their sport in college. A WA senior, Mia Clark, has played softball since she was nine years old and is finally living out her...