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Junior co-secretary Deepa Gautam, senior secretary Mysha Khan, junior co-social media manager Iesha Patel, senior social media manager Saniya Purohit, senior SASA president Tanvi Kodukulla, SASA advisor Rashmi Kumar, sophomore co-treasurer Srisai Vuppuluri, senior vice-president Mahi Yerabothu

SASA plans to bring a splash of color to WA with their upcoming Holi celebration

Ellie Lawrance, Staff Writer
May 2, 2024

As the days get warmer and the signs of spring are officially in the air, the South Asian Student Association (SASA) of Westford Academy begins preparations for the Indian festival, Holi. From 5...

I act as King Ahasuerus (right) in my temple's 2020 Purim Shpiel.

The story of Purim and how it is celebrated

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions Editor
Mar 6, 2023

On March 6-7 of this year, Jewish people will celebrate the festival of Purim. Purim is arguably the most popular Jewish holiday as it is one of the more enjoyable and lighthearted holidays. Because...

Delicious cookies that were homemade for the people to enjoy

All you can eat Chocolate Festival

Hannah Thomas, Staff Writer
Feb 14, 2019

On Saturday, February 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Marks Church was the 27th annual Chocolate Festival. This was where people could eat as many chocolates as they wanted. There were many varieties of...

Springdell Farms sells their fresh, handpicked strawberries.

Top 5 foods at the Strawberries N’ Arts Festival

Kavya Desikan, Editor
Jun 18, 2018

The Westford Strawberries N' Arts Festival is an annual event which takes place in the Westford Common that showcases great local food and art. Hosted by the First Parish Church United of Westford, it...

Love Song, this year's WATA submission for METG Festival

Love Song’s simplicity succeeds at METG competition

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
Mar 7, 2018

Each year, Westford Academy Theater Arts presents a new, under forty minute play to submit to the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild festival competition. The cast and crew this year presented Love...

Girl Scouts in the Apple Blossom Parade

Luther crowned Apple Blossom Queen

May 21, 2014
Westford's 49th Kiwanis Apple Blossom Festival occurred on May 17th. Alicia Luther was crowned Apple Blossom Queen, and the Westford Sportsmen's Club was announced winner of the Roudenbowl.
Photo credit to ASA Photographic

Asher Lev wins finals

Apr 1, 2014
For the sixth time in seven years, Westford Academy Theater Arts has won the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild Festival. This past weekend, WATA placed at the festival for the fifth year in a row with the production of My Name is Asher Lev.
Detolla crowned festival Queen

Detolla crowned festival Queen

May 31, 2013

By Abby Cianciolo Photography Editor Growing up in Westford, the Apple Blossom festival is the largest event that happens during the year. From the carnival to the parade, it’s a major highlight...

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