The SAT is a daunting task and a part of nearly two million high school students' academic experiences every year. Especially at an educationally competitive school like Westford Academy, the SAT is a...
Initiating a first for the community, business teacher Gina Mustoe has worked to involve Westford in a newly imagined mission trip to Belize, Guatemala through the organization Squads Abroad. The trip...
Westford Academy requires that every student take one semester of a visual performing arts (VPA) class in order to fulfill their graduation requirements. For some students, the course is just another obligation...
In the midst of the fall sports season at Westford Academy, high school athletes have a new opportunity available to them: contacting and mentoring younger athletes that share a love for their sport. And,...
At the ringing of the bell, room 238 floods with students. Eager participants find makeshift seats and fill their desks with colorful utensils. Students fill the inner folds of their carefully decorated...
Chloe Morbelli, Arts and Entertainment Editor Mar 19, 2018
Each year, senior year for WA’s twelfth grade is cut short. At the start of the fourth quarter, this year April 9th, the option to go on internship or do a capstone project becomes available to seniors....
Chloe Morbelli, Arts and Entertainment Editor Feb 26, 2018
One of WA’s newest additions - Community Art Club - joined the network of clubs as of September 2017. The club, a happy medium between community service and traditional art, is different from the rest....
Where the old playground used to stand, junior Kyle O'Connell has built a greenhouse that will be used for the science curriculum. He completed this as his Eagle Scout project, which is meant to benefit...
At Westford Academy, students must get at least 40 hours of community service, as many colleges require it and although it is no longer a graduation requirement, it is recommended. From playing with...
As a part of graduation requirements, students are recommended to have at least forty hours of completed community service. This may include helping out at shelters, organizations or raising money for...
Nate Feehrer and Elijah Richards participate in many hours of community service including each taking several trips to Haiti. They each have received the President's Volunteer Service Award.