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A student opens the Junior Book Awards form on their phone, greeted with the introductory description created by the counseling department.

Junior Book Awards switch to application-based process

Aarshia Bhattacharyya, Co-Managing Editor Feb 13, 2026

The Westford Academy counseling department sent out an email to the class of 2027 on Thursday, Jan. 29 announcing that the junior class will now have to fill out a Google form in order to be considered for each Junior Book Award. The decision was made after Walpole High School shared their book award process...

Juniors Navya Balineni,  Sophia Griffin, Tina Lin, Olivia Coates, Kassidy Carmichael, Mia Votano, Erin Keefe, Lauren Treible, Laney Mach, Ava Russo, Ella DiRuggiero, Sofia Cannistraro, Leah Bordenca, and Rachel Haley pose in front of empowering girls sign.

Women empowering women: Westford Academy’s future leaders

Ellie Lawrance, Staff Writer May 13, 2024

In a world where women are often underestimated and overlooked, it can be difficult for young girls to find their voice and confidence. However, the annual Empowering Girls conference has inspired and helped many young women from Westford Academy, including a new group of attendees this year. The...

Soundbytes: junior opinions on delaying annual cotillion

Soundbytes: junior opinions on delaying annual cotillion

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Apr 10, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the town of Westford and many others have had to cancel many large student gatherings in order to adjust to the new lifestyle. This year, WA juniors had to postpone the annual junior cotillion to September of their senior year due to the rise of cases, one of which of the...

Sean Doherty places 6th place in state skiing race

Sean Doherty places 6th place in state skiing race

Sujosh Mukherjee, Staff Writer Mar 24, 2017

Sean Doherty is one of Westford Academy's best nordic skiers. He started skiing back when he was in seventh grade. "My dad was into the sport, so he started to teach me in seventh grade, and I have been skiing ever since [then]" Doherty said. Doherty's dream is to ski for a varsity skiing team...

Sophomores and juniors prepare to put the ball in action

Sophomores and juniors tie powderpuff

Kai-Lou Yue, Editor-In-Chief Oct 22, 2015

On Thursday, October 22, 2015, WA girls participated in the annual Lady Ghosts Powderpuff game as part of spirit week. Though the competition was fierce between grades, sophomores and juniors were tied 0-0 at the end of the final game. For the first game of the night, in typical fashion, the freshmen...

Seniors entering with a truck

Seniors sweep spirit rally

Oct 24, 2014
Today, spirit week ended with the annual WA spirit rally. See pictures of the rally in the gallery.
Seniors from the class of 2015 on formal day.

Slideshow: Formal Day

Oct 23, 2014

By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer Continuing WA' annual Spirit Week, students dressed up for formal day today. View photos here! [doptg id="101"]

Video: Follow the Leeber

Video: Follow the Leeber

Oct 30, 2013

By Abigail CiancioloEditor-In-Chief Junior Jack Leeber is a well-known face around Westford Academy. Leeber has multiple interests and activities, and is a very involved member of the WA community. Some of his duties include leading the Class of 2015 as president and Peer Counseling as vice president,...

Cafeteria taken over by Junior career breakfast

Cafeteria taken over by Junior career breakfast

Dec 7, 2012

By Craig Brinkerhoff Staff Writer On Wednesday the 5th, Westford Academy Juniors descended upon the cafeteria for the annual Career Exploration Breakfast. There were 47 total careers options to choose from, covering everything from Nurse Practitioner to Interior Designer.  Some careers were...