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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

Photography club's president Meg Armstrong and co-president Natalie Travassos.

WA’s new photography club will capture every angle

Aarshia Bhattacharyya, Staff Writer Jan 15, 2024

Junior Meg Armstrong hasn't always been a fan of taking photos. The hobby is a recent one for Armstrong, who has a newfound passion for the art. She was shocked when she found that out of WA's 45 clubs, not one was for photography. So, she decided she'd just have to make the 46th herself. Determined...

Kumar finds passion in concert photography

Kumar finds passion in concert photography

Deepa Gautam, Co-Managing Editor Apr 13, 2023

The beat drops and the crowd roars as the artist steps onto the stage. Lights flash and a flurry of fans sing along to the lyrics. In the midst of this vibrant concert is senior Arnav Kumar, camera in hand. With a click of his camera, the moment freezes in time, and he captures the electrifying...

A cropped version of the photo sophomore Shlok Gupta submitted and won a Gold Key award.

WA artists recognized in 2022-23 Scholastic Art Awards

Pravar Mukkala, Co-Managing Editor Feb 13, 2023

17 WA art students have won statewide awards for their artwork at the 2022-2023 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. The competition was open to grades 7-12 in both semester and full-year art classes. However, the majority of applicants were from WA's Studio Art, Advanced Art, or AP Art and Design. Winners...

Boys' Volleyball defeats Lincoln Sudbury

Boys’ Volleyball defeats Lincoln Sudbury

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Jun 16, 2021

The boys' volleyball team took on Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in the DCL semi-finals on Monday, June 14, 2021. The game was held in Westford Academy's main gym and ended with Westford winning three out of five sets.

A self portrait that Whitney included in her Gold Key winning portfolio.

Whitney wins Gold Key

Mar 5, 2014
Senior Kate Whitney recently received a Gold Key for her photography portfolio.
Gold-key winner Kate McCluskey's piece.

Globe showcases students

Mar 5, 2014
This year, 35 WA students were able to send some of their artwork to the Scholastic Globe Show and earned several awards, from Gold and Silver Keys to Honorable Mentions
Katie Benting poses with her camera.

Benting captures moments

Dec 9, 2013

By Ellie Smith Features Editor Walking outside with camera in hand, Katie Benting searches to find the perfect location with just the right amount of light. As she angles the camera and focuses in on her subject, she works to capture the ideal shot with just the click of a button. When the picture...

Mirisola posing with her camera

Mirisola captures moments

Oct 16, 2012

By Casey O'Connor Staff Writer  For most people, it is difficult to find a true passion in high school. Lena Mirisola, a senior at WA has known hers since the early age of 12 - photography. "Photography really resonated with me. I love what I do," said Mirisola. Taking senior pictures,...