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Scarano smiles for a picture on his signing day.
Provided by: Nicholas Scarano

Scarano finds his crew at Marist College

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor Jan 16, 2025

For many athletes, their athletic passions begin at a very early age through youth sports, whether that be t-ball or gymnastics classes. However, this journey looked completely different for senior Nicholas Scarano who started his crew career in his freshman year and now, four years later, is committed...

WA's varsity crew club team is ready to get back on the water this spring in preparation for the Regional Championship on May 20.

Crew team excited to get back on the water

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor Mar 24, 2023

Imagine you are on a boat surrounded by your team, synchronized with every stroke as you help propel the boat forward. As the boat cuts through the lake, sending gentle ripples of water, you realize how much you’ve missed the feeling of being outside. After months spent training indoors, each time...

WA seniors Kara Mammola, Brooke Ditcham, Emily Blatt and Ally Giovino pose for a photo after they signed their National Letter of Intent to their respected colleges.

Four seniors sign to continue their athletic careers in college

Molly Smith, Staff Writer Jan 17, 2020

Wednesday November 13, was the national letter of intention day for the most aspiring college student-athletes. Westford Academy students Emily Blatt, Brooke Ditcham, Ally Giovino and Kara Mammola were honored this day. Friends, teammates, coaches, and families gathered in the lecture hall to celebrate...

Kara Mammola rows in practice.

Kara Mammola rows to Stetson University

Molly Smith, Staff Writer Dec 11, 2019

Kara Mammola is a senior at Westford Academy, and she rows at a competitive level. She has committed to continue rowing at the collegiate level for Stetson University. Although she has not been rowing for a long time, she started in eighth grade, she has worked extremely hard and has improved greatly. By...

Photo courtesy of Westford Community Rowing.

After years of being rootless, crew team finds a home

Varshini Ramanathan, Co-Managing Editor Jun 14, 2018

A sudden decision by Westford's Parks and Recreation Department to discontinue support for the Westford-Littleton Community Crew in November turned out to be a blessing in disguise: after months of uncertainty, Westford Academy took on crew as a varsity sport and gave the team some long-sought stability. Previously,...

Photo courtesy of Westford Community Rowing.

Crew team reinvented after budget deficit discovered

Varshini Ramanathan, Co-Managing Editor Dec 11, 2017

After discovering a projected $70,000 deficit for the Westford Community Rowing program, home of the local crew team, Westford town officials made the decision to lay off two full-time crew coaches and shift the adult crew programs to the nonprofit Friends of Westford Community Rowing. WA has made preliminary...

Photo Courtesy of Westford Community Crew

Crew to improve fitness and membership for next season

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor in Chief Jun 5, 2017

Westford Community Crew is one of the few unknown recreation organizations in Westford, introducing students of all ages to a sport that many have never had access to in their lives.          As they prepare for the upcoming fall season of rowing, head coach Dave Cormier, a 27 year old coach with...

Lucky Duck race on Forge Pond

Lucky Duck is success

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer Sep 23, 2015

On Saturday, September 19th at Westford's Forge Pond, the Westford-Littleton Crew Team held a fundraiser called the Lucky Duck to help raise money for boats and upkeep for the season. This year, the team made a profit of around $7,000. The fundraiser's main event was the rubber duck race at the pond;...

Regatta showcases boatload of talent

Sep 17, 2012

By Ellie Smith Staff Writer On September 16 at 9 a.m., Forge Pond was filled with members of the Westford Academy crew team, people interested in trying crew, and multiple activities that an entire family could enjoy during the 3rd annual Forge Pond Fun Regatta. The event consisted of 500 meter...