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A truck from Massachusetts General Hospital parked outside the flag lobby to collect blood donations.

One donation, three saved lives; WA HOSA’s bi-annual blood drive is back

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor Dec 1, 2023

In just fifteen minutes, members of WA have a variety of things they can do and see. From stopping by the snack shack, to visiting the library, to enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the PAC, possibilities are seemingly bountiful. But in that same time, handfuls of Westfordians saved three lives each....

Flyer for the toy drive. QR code leads to the monetary donation page.

Freshman Kottani organizing toy drive for St. Jude’s

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions Editor Dec 13, 2022

Freshman Prakruti Kottani is hosting a toy drive in partnership with St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Toy donations can be brought to health teacher Melanie Jozokos's room (Room 111) until the end of January, while monetary donations can be donated through a QR code (see...

(Left to right) NHS President Aaditi Padhi, Secretary Davina Finney, and Vice President Cole Kirby at the induction ceremony for NHS.

National Honor Society needs your help

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Oct 29, 2021

WA's National Honor Society (NHS) will be hosting a fundraiser dedicated to sending care packages to WA Alumni in the military. Students and staff will be able to drop off donation items from Monday, Nov. 1 to Friday, Nov. 5 in the senior lobby. NHS President Aaditi Padhi, Vice President Cole Kirby,...

Abhinav Wadhwa and Muskan Bansal, two sophomores running the India Covid Relief Fundraiser, pose on some steps for a picture.

Students start fundraiser to help India become “Covid Safe”

Melanie Duronio, Features Editor Jun 16, 2021

After living within a pandemic for over a year, there seems to finally be light at the end of the tunnel. With most Americans either fully vaccinated or waiting on their second shot, as well as mask restrictions loosening, there is a sense of relief as our everyday lives seem to be returning to normal....

The donation boxes for Puerto Rico located at lunch

WA Spirit Rally fundraiser benefits Puerto Rican reparation effort

Chloe Morbelli, Arts and Entertainment Editor Oct 23, 2017

Throughout spirit week, donation boxes were left out during all four lunches to collect funds for the hurricane victims of Puerto Rico. By donating money, students benefitted not only those in need but also their classes. This was brought together by the Environmental Club and Human Rights Club, with...