The Class of 2026 graduated on Friday, June 5, at Westford Academy’s Trustees Field, marking a successful conclusion to their high school career. Unlike previous years, the weather for graduation was pristine, and the class graduated on schedule. The weather matched the spirits of the graduates...

It’s that time of year again: the senior countdown has hit one on the cafeteria blackboard. A source of relief and excitement for many members of the senior class, the steadily decreasing numbers also served as the root of anxiety and sadness for many—especially the juniors.  It is innately terrifying...

Beginning a new path in life can often be as terrifying as it can be promising. The Class of 2025 still remembers entering WA for the first time after a year of uncertainty and remote schooling. Now, with the class moving on from WA, little is known about what is to come, but the 2025 class speaker,...

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) was designed as a standard of education in Massachusetts when it was created in 1993. However, on Nov. 6, 2024, Massachusetts voters removed MCAS as a graduation requirement. Discussions have begun in Westford on whether or not the school district...

In a meeting of the Graduation Requirements Committee on Dec. 16 2024, principal Dan Twomey presented possible changes to the graduation requirements for high school students which would take effect in 2026-27 school year with the class of 2030, who are currently seventh graders.  The primary changes...

The Graduation Requirement Review Committee shared their recommendations at the Dec. 16 school committee meeting, proposing changes centered around restructuring Physical Education (PE) & Health guidelines, along with reducing senior year credit requirements from 32.5 to 30.0. Presented by WA principal...

The Class of 2024 graduated on Friday, June 7 at the Westford Academy Trustees Field, marking the end of a four year journey filled with unforeseen changes. Despite concerns about the weather, Friday evening began with bright, clear skies and warm temperatures, unlike the past two years. The ceremony...

The WA Class of 2024 graduated on Friday, June 7th, marking the end of their high school journey.

Four years of high school come with a lengthy set of challenges and distractions no matter who you are, what school you attend, or what your priorities are. At a school as academically rigorous as Westford Academy, these stressors and distractions are even more inflated. Things such as GPA, SAT’s,...

The mention of the year 2020 never fails to stir up memories of desks distanced far apart, makeshift remote classes, and near constant feelings of isolation. However, within that shroud of hardship lies equally strong memories of perseverance. Senior Alex Kwon hopes to emphasize her class’ perseverance...

The end of senior year brings a time when students often reminisce about their accomplishments throughout their academic careers. And for senior Alex Korchev, he has one more accomplishment to add to the list: Class of 2024 Valedictorian. This title attests to his work ethic and ability to bounce back...

Reflecting on their four years of high school, the Class of 2023 took to the WA turf on June 3 for graduation. Originally scheduled for June 2, the ceremony was postponed a day in order to avoid inclement weather and rain showers. Yet, on graduation day, chilly winds and cloudy skies did not detract...