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Survey sent out by. WA student is inappropriate

Survey scam sent by WA student

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor Jan 17, 2018

In September of the school year, a false survey was sent out to between 20-40 girls at WA. The survey used the name of an official company, and was designed to look as though it had been sent from the WA Health Department. A student recently reported the survey to Officer Geoffrey Pavao, who led an...

Survey scam targets WA girls

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor Dec 21, 2017

In the past week, an issue surrounding a fake health survey was brought up to administration by one of the students who received the email. The official-looking survey used the name of a reputable company: Amplitude Research, Boca Raton, FL. It also falsely showed that it was issued through the WA Health...

The girls celebrate their victory

WAGV finishes great season

Bella Barreto, Staff Writer Dec 11, 2017

This season for WA’s Girls' Volleyball (WAGV) team has been historic. During the season, the team managed 16 wins and 2 losses. Each game became more difficult with increasingly challenging opponents. The team picked up their first win against rival Acton-Boxborough (AB) with 3 sets won. After their...

Seniors huddle up during their game against the sophomores

Lady Grey Ghosts Football cancelled over safety concerns

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Oct 19, 2017

One of the most popular traditions for the better part of the last decade during the famed WA Spirit Week is the Lady Grey Ghost Football game, better known as Powderpuff. The Thursday tradition that has hosted many great games over the past years, has been cancelled for this year and for future years. One...

Junior Hannah Keefe drags back the bal to avoid an incoming Waltham defender

Girls’ Hockey falls to Lincoln-Sudbury

Alisha Sabnis, Advertisment / Print Manager Sep 19, 2017

WA Girls’ Field Hockey were defeated against Lincoln-Sudbury on Monday, September 18th. They lost by a final score of 6-0. “We had a sloppy defense and we need to work on our offense,” senior Co-captain Caroline Gulla said. The numerous Lincoln-Sudbury fans that came to today's game may have...

Middle Hitter Elise Sepe jumps to hit the ball right while her teammates and opponents watch in suspense.

Girls’ volleyball rallies for the win against AB

Chloe Morbelli, Arts Editor Sep 14, 2017

On September 13, 2017, Westford Academy Girls' Volleyball had a lively game against its known rival, Acton-Boxborough. Being a tough competitor, AB created feelings of defeat in WA during the first two sets. The girls came back strong in the third set, battling into the fifth and final game. Winning...

The second half of the game was played under the lights at CC

WA falls to Concord-Carlisle in D1 East Semis 14-9

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 8, 2017

The Westford Academy Girls' Lacrosse team was knocked out of the playoffs today with a loss to the Concord Carlisle Patriots by a score of 14-9. While the game started off fairly even between both teams, CC stepped up to pull ahead and eventually win the game. The still-brand new Memorial Field on...

WAGT moves on to semi-finals

WAGT moves on to semi-finals

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager Jun 4, 2017

On Saturday June 3, Westford Academy’s Girls’ Tennis team, know as WAGT, defeated Andover with a score of 5-0. This was the first round and also the quarter finals of the Dual County League (DCL) championship. Senior Andee Song and Sophomore Caitlin Cannuscio, who play second doubles, played...

Sophomore Sydney Kennedy approaches first base

Photos: WA Softball falls short to rival AB

Chloe Morbelli, Staff Writer Apr 30, 2017

Westford Academy Girls' Softball played rival school Acton-Boxborough for the first time this season, losing with a final score of 7-4. The home game took place on April 28. Being only half way into the season, the girls have another opportunity to beat AB on May 17.

Shivali Shrivastava makes it on WAGT

Shivali Shrivastava makes it on WAGT

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager Apr 7, 2017

Westford Academy’s Girls’ Tennis team recently welcomed a number of new players to join the team, including freshman Shivali Shrivastava, who is spending her first year at WA on the varsity team.  She plays first doubles on the varsity team with her partner, sophomore Caitlin Cannuscio. The girls'...

Senior McKenna Watson chases down a Boston -Latin player

Girls’ Lacrosse victorious against Boston Latin

Mehul Shrivastava and Kai-Jia Yue Apr 6, 2017

On Wednesday, April 5, the Girls' Varsity Lacrosse team won their game against Boston Latin with a score of 16-4. Displaying strong teamwork and strategies, WA had other team members and the audience cheering with every goal they scored. The first half started with WA scoring the first goal of the...