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Shekleton warms up in preparation for his first graduation ceremony at WA.

Shekleton excited to make an impact with the Apple Blossom parade

Chase Onasch, Staff Writer May 21, 2024

Everyday, in class and after school, band teacher Adam Shekleton teaches his students in preparation for their performances. One of those performances is the yearly Apple Blossom parade, which is a part of the Apple Blossom festival. In this year's Apple Blossom parade which took place on May 18,...

WAMB drumline bonding before the parade.

Kiwanis Apple Blossom Parade heralds the summer

Pravar Mukkala, Co-Managing Editor May 16, 2022

For the first time in two years, the Westford Kiwanis Apple Blossom Festival Parade was held on the unprecedentedly hot day of May 14, with many community members, floats, and the nominees for Apple Blossom Queen taking part in a walk from the Westford town common to Abbot Elementary School. Senior Ragini...

An Apples to Apples game sparks discussion amongst several of its players.

Band hosts game night before first of three competition rehearsals

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 15, 2022

To kick off their rehearsal season for the MICCA Symphonic Band Competition on April 1, the Westford Academy Band held a game night on Monday, March 14, in the WA Band room, before a group practice session. The night was full of Uno, Apples to Apples, Jenga, video games, and so much laughter.

(left to right) Meyyappan, Ang, and Laflamme, the WA Marching Band Drum Majors, stand together at the completion of the WA Summer Band Camp.

Drum majors play integral role in WA Marching Band

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Nov 15, 2021

On Friday nights, crowds of students, parents, and faculty line the Westford Academy Trustees’ Field stands to watch the home football game. While the primary focus of these games is the football team, another team’s presence substantially adds to the experience of the night. The WA Marching...

WA's three drum majors, (left to right) Tyler Dillon, Iria Wang, and Brian Carr, pose for a photo during a marching band performance.

Music shapes Carr’s past, present, and future

Chloe Morbelli, Arts and Entertainment Editor Jan 17, 2018

One of WA’s most musically-oriented students, Brian Carr has carried his musical talent and passion with him for the majority of his 18 years. Introduced to music at a young age, Carr first learned to play guitar at the age of five and has pursued his passion for music throughout middle school and...

The chorus performs an eccentric for the audience

Photos: Band and chorus shine at winter concert

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor Dec 8, 2016

The Westford Academy band and chorus programs hosted a winter concert in the PAC on Wednesday December 7th at 7pm. Performances included the honors and general programs of both ensembles, as well as the symphonic band, and the Tri-M Music Honor Society induction ceremony.  

Doherty will attend Umass Lowell next fall, and will minor in music.

Evan Doherty continues music passion

Ben Walker, Sports Editor Jun 1, 2016

Many students at WA have hobbies that are important to them. Whether it be a sport or a club, most students find something that they enjoy. For senior Evan Doherty, this hobby is music. In the fifth grade, Doherty was introduced to Green Day, an American rock band. After hearing them, Doherty immediately...

The WA marching band.

Marching Band Headed to MICCA

Varshini Ramanathan, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2015

On Sunday, the WA marching band will be going to Lawrence to perform at their second MICCA competition. MICCA, or the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors' Association, is a state-wide annual music competition that will be judging 30 marching bands from all over the state this weekend. The...

Football team today before the game

WA falls on senior night

Oct 24, 2014
The WA football team played against Lincoln Sudbury today. Read the story to find out what happened.
Students enjoy tailgate

Students enjoy tailgate

Oct 24, 2014
Along with the spirit rally that occurred earlier today, the annual senior night tailgate also happened before the football team's game against Lincoln-Sudbury.