In the past year, there has been a noticeable shift in how our community is addressing social issues, bringing forth questions of inclusivity and tolerance, and in some cases demanding outright change. The recent proposal regarding the upcoming change in Westford Academy’s mascot, the Grey Ghost, is...

Superintendent of schools, Christopher Chew, has recommended that the Westford Academy mascot change from “The Grey Ghost” to “The Ghost”, as well as to change the design of the mascot at the school committee meeting on Nov. 9. This proposal comes after years of discussion regarding the mascot’s...

WA Principal James Antonelli and Westford Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator Adam Ingano mandated that seniors should not wear black face paint via morning announcement on Monday, Oct. 18 at the Spirit Rally on Friday, Oct. 22. Although students wore black and silver face paint in previous years,...