The WA Robotics team traveled to Houston, Texas from April 28 to May 3 in order to compete in the World Championship. The team finished in third place after having competed with their team-designed robot which shot balls into a basket. The team began at the Western New England University Qualifier...

As the school year nears its end, the excitement for end-of-year activities and competitions grows. One of these events is the upcoming International Career Development Conference (ICDC), the national competition for Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA). This year, DECA's ICDC will be held...

The Westford Academy marching band participated in the NESBA (New England Scholastic Band Association) finals on Nov. 3, and here the band's success with their routine "Pandora's Box" was not the only victory to come out of the competition. Junior Charlie Small was named the best drum major in New England...

When it comes to choosing clubs at Westford Academy, some people join merely for the sake of another extra curricular under their belt. However, sitting in a room with the cabinet of WA's Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), you can tell that each member is passionate and dedicated to the cause...

On Thursday, Feb. 8, WA Gymnastics competed against Concord-Carlisle (CC), Cambridge Rindge & Latin (CRLS), Newton South (NS), and Acton-Boxborough (AB), coming in second place in the DCL Championships with a score of 140.2. AB barely beat the Ghosts with a first-place score of 140.92. Although...

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...

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...

LEGO Masters is an incredible competition show hosted by actor Will Arnett and LEGO set designers Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard. They challenge the contestants with a variety of difficult challenges such as remaking a scene from a Star Wars or Marvel movie, creating a working race car, and even a functional...

The school committee voted unanimously on November 22, 2021, to change the existing Westford Academy Mascot. The mascot was determined to be racist due to the dark figure within the hood and its origin story.  Now, a mascot drawing competition has been opened up to WPS students. WA Principal James Antonelli...

Every year, the Westford Academy Art Club curates 14 student artworks to adorn the club’s yearly calendar. This year’s artists were recently named, including students from grades ten to twelve, with junior Hana Usmani’s work on the cover. Art teacher Kelly Lampert cites how this year’s calendar...

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,...

Bravo TV's “Top Chef” is one of the most watched cooking shows in the United States. Millions tune in to the competition, watching both professional and home chefs participate in intense challenges and interact with some of the nation’s most revered culinary experts. WA business teacher, yearbook...