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Ralls is back in the halls

Oct 15, 2014

History teacher Kathleen Ralls traveled to Norway to live abroad from August to late spring of last year.

WA Compliments makes a comeback

Oct 6, 2014

WA Compliments, a social media account that anonymously spreads compliments from an anonymous source to the receiver, has made a comeback on Twitter after the Facebook version of the account from a couple years ago died down.

Barnard-Pratt excels in high jump

Jun 12, 2014

Throwing oneself up in the air and over a pole may seem impossible and strange to most people, but for junior Qadir Barnard-Pratt, this is completely normal and an event in which he excels.

WA’s oldest graduate to receive diploma

Jun 5, 2014

Genevieve Johnson was forced to drop out of school in her senior year in 1936. She returned this year to complete her credits to receive her diploma.

Cruikshank shines backstage

Nov 1, 2013

By Kathleen McAleese Managing Editor The preparation that goes into any Westford Academy Theatre Arts production is grueling, time consuming, and requires extreme commitment. But often times it is only the actors that receive the spotlight. The individuals that aren't on stage, however, put...

Video: WA’s Unsung Hero

Oct 30, 2013

By Charlotte Redman Staff Writer Tom Griffin is the new head custodian at Westford Academy. Griffin has worked as a custodian for 20 years, and recently moved to WA from Crisafulli Elementary School. His job includes various duties, such as unlocking the doors to the school in the morning and controlling...

Video: Follow the Leeber

Oct 30, 2013

By Abigail CiancioloEditor-In-Chief Junior Jack Leeber is a well-known face around Westford Academy. Leeber has multiple interests and activities, and is a very involved member of the WA community. Some of his duties include leading the Class of 2015 as president and Peer Counseling as vice president,...

Winokur brings new perspective

Sep 23, 2013

By Ellie Smith Features Editor During the summer, Laine Winokur can be found in the historical houses of Massachusetts dressed in full colonial attire. Wearing her bonnet and corset, she works as a tour guide at the Lexington Historical Society, learning the interesting historical significance...

The Piano Man: Kadar Qian

Nov 5, 2012

By Kathleen McAleese Feature Editor Most people discover a passion in their lives, whether it be a sport they play, a hobby they have taken up since childhood, or, in Kadar Qian's case, an uncommonly intense passion for music. Qian, a freshman here at Westford Academy, has been sitting in front...

Mrs. Dowd continues to step in

Sep 25, 2012

By Doug Boyle and Craig Brinkerhoff Staff Writers Rosemary Dowd is new to the English department this year. She will be in for Mrs. Hart while she is on maternity leave all year. Q: What subjects/grade level are you teaching? A: I am teaching English ninth and tenth grade. For ninth grade...

Mrs. Flinner returns to Westford Academy

Sep 25, 2012

By Tim DeLouchrey Staff Writer Kat Flinner has returned to Westford Academy as an English teacher. Q: What made you want to work at Westford Academy? A: I am actually a returning staff member. I worked here for five years about eight years ago. Then I had small children so I've been out...