You can feel the energy before you even step into the building, transforming Westford Academy into a botanical wonderland. Iridescent strobe lights flicker from the cafeteria and paint students' faces as they scream the lyrics to their favorite songs. For a rare moment, surrounded by this chaos, the...

With the return of long school days, pumpkin-flavored drinks, and after-school extracurriculars comes the return of foreign exchange students. Every two years, French, Spanish, and German exchange students visit WA for two to four weeks to experience American schools and culture at different times during...

For the first time in nine years, the Westford Academy Boys' Varsity Soccer team made it to the playoffs after a 9-2 record at the end of the 2023 season. Although they lost in the first round to Boston Latin, the team is ready for redemption in the 2024 season. Over the summer, the team was busy...

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The loud cheering of teammates from the sidelines encourages the athletes hustling down the field. Coaches yell out commands, players pass the ball, and the crowd watches as WA pulls out a victory on a fall day. This is something that WA Girls' Soccer (WAGS) hopes is a regular occurrence this upcoming...

WA Girls’ Volleyball team faced Lowell High School on Thursday, Sep. 7, taking home their first win of the season with a score of 3-1 and making their current record 1-1. After suffering a loss on September 5 in their season opener, WA arrived energized for the first away game of the season. Despite...

In their first game of the 2023 season, WA Girls’ Volleyball suffered a 3-1 loss to Groton-Dunstable in an intense 4-set game at home on Tuesday, Sep. 5. The Ghosts came out strong in their first set of the season, taking an early 9-5 lead thanks to strong serves from senior captain Jenny Alexander....

A strong serve is sent over the net towards Westford Academy's half of the court. Within seconds, the libero bumps it up, resulting in a perfect set. An outside hitter slams it down, increasing WA's lead once more. This was a common occurrence for the Westford Academy Girls Volleyball team this season. The...

Freshman Emily Wedlake broke WA Girls’ Cross Country history during Wednesday night's home meet against Cambridge, clocking in the 2.9 mile circuit with a course record of 18:28. Prior to the meet, the WA Girls’ team had a home course record of 18:35 earned by 2017 WA Alum Claire Widman. Thus,...

Fall is a time of cold weather and warm food. One of the best ways to have fun during this season is with some delicious desserts. Here are some ideas for some fall-themed desserts to sweeten up your life. All of these desserts would make great additions to your Thanksgiving menu! 1. Apple Crisp/...

With fall now in full swing, here are a few ideas to start the season off right! 1. Apple Picking:                                                                                                                                     ...

New timings based on parental feedback have been proposed for the 4-tier bus system meant to alleviate budget constraints, according to WA principal James Antonelli. Additionally, a pilot schedule for Westford Academy has been devised to serve as an effective transition back into school for the next...