When freshman Phoenix Dailey applied for the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) scholarship to go overseas to Germany this summer, he wasn’t expecting too much from it. Too busy navigating different extracurricular activities as a freshman, the scholarship went to the back of Dailey's...

Studying abroad is a dream for many students, and it is a great opportunity to immerse themselves in different cultures. Many WA students take advantage of the exchange programs offered by the school, but only the most dedicated end up going back. After graduation, seniors Charlotte Ryan and Liv Baumert...

Every year, the foreign language teachers advertise the upcoming national language exams. The exams cost a few bucks and are seen as low stress. The participant doesn't have to study, and they just show up and take the test. No big deal. When the results come back, the participant can get a bronze, silver,...

A few weeks after taking the National German Exam, I went to class excited to learn what my score was. If I got a score within the 90th percentile, I would be able to go to Germany for an educational trip, all expenses covered. I was excited about this, as going to Europe had always been a dream of mine. During...

As the 2019-2020 school year began, Amelie Lopez left her home near Hanover, Germany and arrived in Westford. Lopez is staying with junior Sam Granger and his family as well as attending WA for a full year while she is here. Lopez speaks very good English because she's been taking English class in...

Foreign language classes at the high school level are not often deemed gateways to long-winded careers. More so than any high school business, science, or English class, many students who enroll in world language courses do so out of interest and dedication to master a new skill, but do not necessarily...

This summer, Philip Mzorinski moved to Westford from Germany. He is now spending his first year of high school and in America at Westford Academy. He lived in Germany for 15 years until now, where he lives in Westford. Mzorinski moved here with his family because of his father's job in communication...

On December 6th, the German Chancellor proposed that veils, especially those that cover the face should be banned wherever legally possible. This would ban Muslim women from wearing veils and clothing such as the chador, niqab, and burqa, with intent to rid Germany of Sharia Law.  Chancellor Angela...

In the small school district of Westford, many students, and even teachers, have stayed in the United States, or even in New England, for their entire lives. However, biology teacher Stefana Albu has a broader perspective on life because of her international experiences. Albu was born in Transylvania,...

By Natasha Singh Staff Writer Ever wonder why there are foreign exchange students at Westford Academy throughout the entire year? Students may be familiar with exchange trips where students travel from around the world to visit WA for a short period of time, and vice-versa. Four students from...

By Brad Jones Staff Writer Earlier this summer, junior Chiaro Peters made the trip from Germany to Westford to spend the year as part of the foreign exchange program. Although he has only been here for a limited time, he has been greeted very warmly by the students and faculty here at WA. "Everyone...

By Kai-Lou Yue and Victoria Walker Co-Business Managers In the last week, students may have noticed a few less people in their classes at Westford Academy and a lack of sudden bursts of German in the halls. After three weeks of slipping in and out of classes, visiting American attractions and living...