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Photos: WA Field Hockey triumphs over Wayland 3-0

Photos: WA Field Hockey triumphs over Wayland 3-0

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief Sep 25, 2023

WA Field Hockey defeated Wayland 3-0 at home on Tuesday, Sep. 19th, making their season record 3-3-1.  Throughout the game, the Ghosts showed strong offensive plays, with two goals scored by senior captain Ally Lombardo and one by sophomore Lia Arevalo. Although Wayland was able to register one shot...

Morris blocks a Belmont player, forcing her to pass to her teammate.

Photos: WA Girls’ Soccer defeated in home game against Belmont

Katie Fonden, Photography Editor Sep 18, 2023

WA's Varsity Girls' Soccer lost 2-1 in their game on Thursday, Sep. 14 to Belmont High School. They led 1-0 early on in the game, but lost their lead after Belmont scored two goals only minutes apart. After half-time, neither team was able to score again, ending the game 2-1. Their next game will be...

Music teacher Karen St. George awards her daughter, Senior Jill St. George, her diploma.

Photos: Class of 2023 Graduation

Pravar Mukkala, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 5, 2023

The Class of 2023 Graduation took place on Saturday, June 3 after being postponed from Friday, June 2 due to inclement weather. Through short rain showers and wind that threatened to blow graduation caps away, the ceremony brought not only bittersweet feelings but hope for the future.

The WA Lacrosse team steps onto the field, ready to warm up for the upcoming game against Newton South.

Photos: Boys’ Lacrosse scores a 12-4 victory against Newton South

Deepa Gautam, Co-Managing Editor May 10, 2023

Boys' Varsity Lacrosse took a 12-4 win against Newton South at a home game on Thursday, May 4, increasing their season record to a 7-6 overall. After gaining an early 7-1 lead throughout the first two quarters, the team was able to keep up the energy and maintain their significant margin until the very...

Senior Owen Boden puts an opponent from Londonderry in a headlock seconds before time runs out.

Photos: Westford hosts wrestling invitational, goes 2-2

Deepa Gautam, Features Editor Dec 13, 2022

The WA Wrestling Team hosted its first Varsity Invitational of the season with players from Beverly, Foxborough, Londonderry, St. John's Preparatory, and Weymouth. WA began the day with a 33-45 loss against Londonderry, but continued with a 48-30 victory over Foxborough and a 42-38 win against Weymouth....

Seniors celebrate during the Spirit Rally, which is one of the highlights of the school year at WA.

Students show their pride in the spirit rally

Jackie Clay, Staff Writer Nov 8, 2022

The 2022 spirit rally took place on Friday, Oct. 28 and brought all the grades together to celebrate their school spirit. Students participated in scheduled events or cheered on the sidelines, making sure to wear their class color to support their grade.

WA Girls' Field Hockey huddles with coach Cheri Fisher to boost team spirit before game begins.

Girls’ field hockey defeats Lowell in a 7-1 victory

Deepa Gautam, Features Editor Oct 22, 2022

The girls' field hockey team defeated the Lowell High School Red Raiders in a 7-1  victory on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at WA's Trustee's Field. This continues their five game winning streak and brings their overall season record to 10-4-1. For their next game, the team will face Bedford on Friday, Oct. 21st...

WA Girls' Basketball stands in a line for the National Anthem.

Girls’ basketball wins against Lincoln Sudbury

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Feb 18, 2022

The Westford Academy girls' basketball team played against Lincoln Sudbury on Wednesday, February 16th. WA took the win with a score of 40-30 after a long game. Westford is playing Concord Carlisle in the DCL final Friday night at 6:00 pm, at Westford Academy.

A bench sits on the Town Common, dedicated to Westford residents James F. Hayden and Susan A. MacKay who lost their lives during 9/11. Hayden and MacKay's names are inscribed on either sides of the bench.

Soundbytes: Remembering 9/11

Kristen Su, Co-Managing Editor Sep 14, 2021

During the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, the town of Westford gathered together to honor the victims and carry their legacies forward. Through the 9/11 Remembrance Event, the Westford Museum 9/11 Exhibit, and the Candlelight Remembrance, Westford was able to pay homage to the 2,977 who lost their...

McKay prepares an overhead shot during the second set of her first match.

Photos: Girls’ Varsity Tennis suffers loss to Newton South

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor May 16, 2021

The Girls' Varsity Tennis team suffered a tight loss to Newton South on Friday, May 14. The match was held on the tennis courts behind Stony Brook Middle School in the afternoon of Friday, May 14. The match ended with a final score of 2-3. The team's next match is on Monday, May 17, against Acton-Boxborough....

Soundbytes: students reflect on quarantine anniversary

Soundbytes: students reflect on quarantine anniversary

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Mar 13, 2021

Exactly one year ago today, Westford Public Schools shut down as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts. Businesses shut down, schools closed, unemployment rates spiraled, toilet paper went out of stock, and no one knew anything. Students were clueless about how an unexpected vacation would...