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The yearbook staff poses for a photo with advisor Gina Mustoe. From left to right, Abby Walsh (senior), Lauren Smith (senior), Mia Burns (senior), Giselle Piedrahita (senior), Erin McCarthy (senior), Kyla Feliciani (senior), Liv Baumert (senior), Ruby Krikorian (senior).

The yearbook is creating lasting memories for staff

Saanvi Arora, Staff Writer Nov 22, 2022

The yearbook is most known for who gets voted “Most Likely to Become Famous” or “Best Dressed”. But behind all the fanfare of superlatives and themes, there is a staff who dedicate their year to creating the book and in the process, creating lasting memories.  For many, buying a yearbook...

New WA biology teacher Madison Davick smiles for a picture.

Madison Davick takes the biology department by storm

Kate Kelly and Katie McDermott Oct 12, 2022

Right after finishing her education, Madison Davick is ready to take on her first year of teaching. Davick is teaching freshman biology and senior marine biology. She is fresh out of college, studied biology and helped in laboratories, and now excited for her own classroom. Q: Where did you teach...

Mrs. Camillieri in her classroom

Carolynne Camillieri dives into teaching at WA

Nitya Kaza, Staff Writer Oct 11, 2022

Carolynne Camillieri, a new physics teacher, joins the WA faculty and science department this year to make learning physics exciting for students. Q: How has your experience at WA been so far? A: It’s been amazing. The science department is full of great people. I’ve got classrooms full of...

WA Football players pose for a picture. (Wilson, Haggan, Rudiman, Fremault)

WA Football hungry to tackle the competition

James McDermott, Sports Editor Sep 12, 2022

After kicking off their season with a 44-6 blowout win against Dracut, WA Football looks to continue dominating whoever is on the other side of the line of scrimmage every Friday night. Following a successful 2021 campaign, recording eight wins and three losses, WA Football is hungry to get off to...

April Collamore poses for her senior picture.

April Collamore awarded salutatorian for the class of 2022

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor Jun 3, 2022

High school is an undeniably challenging time for many students, with its fast-paced curriculum, intense competition, and pressure to get into college. Oftentimes students find themselves losing track of what really matters: their happiness and sense of personal accomplishment. For class of 2022 salutatorian...

Morgan Smith admires shot after striking ball.

Morgan Smith finds her fairway at Phillips Exeter

James McDermott, Sports Editor Jun 2, 2022

Driving the tee into the ground, striking the ball, and watching it soar towards the green has become a familiar feeling for Morgan Smith, and one that she will continue to experience at Phillips Exeter High School next year. Golf has been a special part of Morgan’s life for as long as she can remember,...

Gianna Furia poses for a photo outside of Westford Academy.

Gianna Furia enters the Army after High School

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Apr 16, 2022

As the school year ends and summer starts, seniors begin to leave Westford Academy and move on to a new part of their lives. While they wrap up their classes and figure out their paths in life, many commit to college. Others are choosing a different path that strays away from the rest. For senior...

Natalie Strauss takes a personal approach to writing

Natalie Strauss takes a personal approach to writing

Amelia Jarrett, Features Editor Mar 16, 2022

Writing a book is no small feat. The process of creating characters and concepts, writing it all out, querying to literary agents, and publishing can take years. It's even harder to imagine managing that along with school and homework, especially as a high school student. Sophomore Natalie Strauss...

NHS flyer with information.

National Honors Society hosts Empty Bowls

Katie Hall, Staff Writer Mar 16, 2022

National Honors Society (NHS) will be hosting Empty Bowls, a charity event that will donate to the Westford Food Pantry and senior center, on March 17. This event will take place from 5-9 PM in the cafeteria. NHS is a club for students to give back to their community and serve others, but also make...

Zoom meeting is held due to COVID-19 guidelines.

Pandemic affects communication

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Feb 18, 2022

Note: The sample size of the survey we took regarding communication and the pandemic is small, but the responses show consistent trends From wearing masks to being required to stay six feet away from one another, the world has been tested on every level on how well people can communicate with each...