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Students smile for a picture during the second meeting of Forensics Club.

Going beyond the ordinary: Investigate WA’s new Forensics Club

Sidharth Manghani, Staff Writer Jan 10, 2026

Science isn't always considered fun, but that doesn't mean it can't be an enjoyable activity. Biology, chemistry, physics: there is a wide variety of opinions on all these fields of science. However, seniors Emelia Gorman and Kristina Park plan to tackle all these subjects by leading a science club that...

An art class takes place in full swing at WA.

6 interesting and important classes all students should be aware of

Pravar Mukkala, Co-Managing Editor Feb 1, 2023

As an incoming freshman to WA, I was overwhelmed by the entire idea of high school, and especially by the wide array of options I had when it came to course selection. So here is a list of seven classes that new freshmen and any underclassman should be aware of while planning schedules. These classes...

Hoffman takes up science position at WA

Hoffman takes up science position at WA

Keertana Gangireddy and Srinithi Raj Sep 28, 2018

Introducing Jennifer Hoffman, a biology and forensic science teacher who has recently joined WA's science department. Q: Have you always wanted to become a teacher? A: I wanted to be a vet originally. In college I was a teaching assistant in a biology lab at my college, and I also taught horseback...

Forensics students crack down on crime

Forensics students crack down on crime

Jan 10, 2013

By Nicole Souza Staff Writer Westford Academy students all must take an average of seven midterms each school year, most of them consisting of tests that could take up to an hour and a half each. But the Forensics students get to take a break from the scantrons and number two pencils. Instead,...