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Video: Sodersjerna joins Army

Jun 20, 2013

By Kathleen McAleese Features Editor Senior Ian Sodersjerna has made the decision to enlist in the United States Army following his graduation from Westford Academy. He always knew that this was something that he wanted to do.

Video: Graduation uncovered

Jun 15, 2013

By Abby Cianciolo Photography Editor Graduation is a spectacle for family, friends and graduates to celebrate all the hard work seniors have accomplished. However, setting up and putting on a graduation requires another level of dedication throughout the year. From ordering chairs to ordering diplomas,...

Photos: Class of 2013 Graduation

Jun 12, 2013

By Jenny Watts Staff Writer The Class of 2013 Graduation Exercises were held on Sunday, June 7th, 2013. Between laughter and tears, the graduates commemorated four years of hard work with one final celebration together.

The daunting nature of senior year

Jun 12, 2013

By Ethan Walshe Editor-In-Chief Three-quarters. I am at this point three-quarters done with my high school career. It seems astounding; I remember my first day here as if it were yesterday. But the fact of the matter is that for the class of 2014 there is still a year left to go. Senior year...

Video: Graduation Speaker Alaina Baker

Jun 11, 2013

By Tim DeLouchery Staff Writer Alaina Baker, valued Westford Academy student, was selected to speak at this year's graduation. Alaina, along with staff members, talked about the honor of being the graduation speaker, and why Alaina was selected.

Video: Valedictorian Yi Zhang

Jun 10, 2013

By Ellie Smith Staff Writer Yi Zhang is the valedictorian for the class of 2013, and will be attending the prestigious Harvard University in the fall. Zhang's teachers and peers spoke about her accomplishments during her high school career at Westford Academy.

Hats off to the class of 2013

Jun 9, 2013

By Jenny Watts Staff Writer Despite the unfortunate weather earlier in the week, this bright and sunny Sunday held host to beautiful graduation exercises for the Westford Academy Class of 2013. “Today is a glorious day. We’re excited and we’re ready,” said Principal James Antonelli moments...

Zhang Leads WA Class of 2013

Jun 7, 2013

By Ellie Smith Staff Writer As a young five year old girl, Yi Zhang traveled with her family from China to the United States. Her family shared a small, one room apartment and struggled to speak the English language. They had difficulty adjusting themselves to the American everyday life. Zhang...

Baker to Speak for Graduation

Jun 7, 2013

By Tim DeLouchrey Staff Writer Graduation is right around the corner and senior Alaina Baker has been chosen to be this year's graduation speaker. The selection committee valued her presentation, content, and personality above all others. " I was shocked," said Baker, "honestly, some of...

Send off to the class of 2012

Jun 4, 2012

By Ethan Walshe Managing Editor On the evening of Friday, June 1, Westford Academy celebrated its graduation ceremonies for the class of 2012. The accomplishments of the 404 graduates were recognized and they received their high school diplomas on a mostly sunny evening on Alumni Field. Families...

Gagnon set to address class of 2012

Jun 1, 2012

By Kathleen McAleese Staff Writer Senior Stephanie Gagnon is set to be the speaker for the graduating class of 2012 at this year’s ceremony to be held on June 1st. In her speech Gagnon includes a quote by her freshman history teacher which serves as the inspiration for the entire speech. From...

Finding happiness on the run

Jun 1, 2012

By Alexander Lee Editor-In-Chief I find myself thinking a lot about my life when I’m running. On a hot summer day when the dry August sun warms my back, I usually like to go for a four or five mile jog. Westford has a really peaceful environment. The nature trails surrounding WA wind through...