As college acceptance season finally comes to an end, many seniors step back as their so-called “senioritis'' kicks in. After four years of hard work and countless nights of homework, much of the graduating class of 2021 is about to step into the next chapter of their lives: college. For over a...

On Friday, August 7, WA hosted the graduation of the class of 2020. While maintaining social distancing, the Westford community joyously commemorated the graduating class. Below is a gallery of moments captured during this ceremony.

Senior Grace Pu’s incredible academic dedication for the last four years as a student at Westford Academy has culminated to her recognition as co-valedictorian of the graduating class of 2020. This title, of being one of the highest achieving students in her grade, attests to her rigorous work ethic...

Three syllables, five letters: unity. That was all Matt Wasylyshyn hoped to accomplish going into his four years as President of the Class of 2020. Wasylyshyn sought to bridge the gap in his class after noticing a distinct divide going into his freshman year. "My main goal as a freshman was to...

*Update 8/4/20: Graduation will be held on August 7, 2020, at 10:00 in the morning. All students are expected at 9:00 a.m. They will wear masks and sit six feet apart on the field. Direct family is allowed to sit in the bleachers, if they wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. *Click...

On December 17, 2018, Superintendent Bill Olsen issued a final approval of the graduation cap and gown policy, which took effect in the 2019-20 schoolyear. The policy changed from “boys wear maroon, girls wear white” to a choice of either a maroon or white gown for the Class of 2019. For the class...

The WA class of 2019 graduated on Friday, June 7 in alumni stadium under a sunny sky. The principal of WA, James Antonelli, gave the first speech to the seniors. He shared some thoughts on the retiring staff members, history teacher Donna Kavanagh and business teacher Christine Cournoyer. During...

One of Westford Academy's top priorities is student welfare, according to Principal Jim Antonelli. In keeping with this principle, Westford Academy has introduced the new gender-neutral bathrooms and updated the graduation gowns. The idea for new bathrooms and new gowns was recommended by state...

Proudly bearing their maroon and white gowns, with personalized, brightly decorated caps, the procession of Class of 2018 seniors entered the Westford Academy Alumni Stadium on 1 June 2018, a day marking one of their most important milestones yet: high school graduation. The clouds which brought a...

As I sit here thinking about what I want to tell high schoolers about what they should do by the end of high school or take away from their experiences, I cannot help but tell kids one important thing: take advantage of your time and cherish your time at WA. I remember walking into WA on my first...

High school has flown by faster than I could have ever imagined. The experiences I’ve had, both good and bad, have surely transformed me into the person I am today and will continue to be as I move on to my next stage in life. Throughout these four years, I learned a lot about myself,...

After they graduate, most WA seniors find themselves headed off to college, getting a job, joining the military, or taking a gap year. Those who do go off to college usually go to a school within the U.S.. However, some find themselves going to school halfway around the world. Senior Hannah Graham-Brown,...