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From Main Street to Abott Elementary School, the WA marching band and color guard lead the morning parade.

Photos: 47th Apple Blossom Festival

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor Jun 1, 2017

On May 13th, The Westford Kiwanis organization hosted the town's 47th Apple Blossom Festival, including a morning parade (Top Left) from Main Street to Abott Elementary school, as well as performances from the WA Marching band and Color Guard, a crowning of the Apple Blossom Queen, Olivia Overington...

Spice Venture Food Truck.

Photos: Westfest 2017

Dinesh Shanthakumar, Staff Writer May 9, 2017

On Saturday, May 6th, Westford got together to celebrate food and good health with Westfest. An array of food trucks and fun and informative stands were setup at Abbott to promote healthy lifestyles. Hosted by Auntie's Sweet Shop and Westford Health Department, Westfest was held from 11am to 4pm.

Defenseman Ryan Curran springing into action to block Lexington

WA Boys’ Lacrosse loses 13-10 to Lexington

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor Apr 21, 2017

Fans and family gathered at Nutting Field today to cheer on the boys' Grey Ghost Lacrosse team in their game against Lexington. Despite a tumultuous cheer, "Go White!," continuously flowing from sidelined athletes, as well as WA's strong offensive force in the first two quarters, Lexington soon caught...

WA Varsity football player being chased by an AB linebacker in the game's first quarter.

WA Varsity Football wins Thanksgiving Day game 30-28

Anthony Cammalleri, Features Editor Nov 26, 2016

  The Grey  Ghost Varsity football team beat the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Colonials 30-28 November 24th, on their Thanksgiving Day game. In freezing cold temperatures, players and fans shivered and huddled together on the Acton-Boxbourough bleachers as they were surprised with...

The class of 2019 are putting their strength to the test against the Junior class

WA Spirit Rally: low temperatures, high spirits

Anthony Cammalleri, Feature Editor Oct 29, 2016

Nearly the entire WA student body gathered on the soccer field today, Friday the 28th, during the last two blocks of the day, to cheer their classes on during the 2016 WA Spirit Rally. Despite the 43-degree weather, students huddled together and faced the wind and rain with mainly smiling faces, watching...

Seniors Sam Walter, Amanda Smith, and James Flory go all out with face paint and American flags.

Photos: USA Day

Emily Turcott, Staff Writer Oct 19, 2016

Tuesday is USA day for WA's spirit week. Walking down the hall one would see an array of different shades of red, white and blue as a sign of respect for the USA.

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An Addition to the Math Faculty – Mr. Fuhr

Chloe Morbelli, Author Oct 11, 2016

An interview was conducted on September 14 at 2p.m. with a new member of the Westford Academy math faculty, Gilburt Fuhr. He currently teaches geometry and algebra classes. Q: "Can you first tell me a bit about your background?" A: "This is my twentieth year teaching. I taught at a camp called...

Emma Orfanos regains possession over the ball in the game's second half.

Photos: Girls’ Varsity field hockey opener

Anthony Cammalleri, Features Editor Sep 7, 2016

In the season opener, WA Girls' Varsity Field Hockey beat the Weston Wildcats 2-1 today, starting the season off on a bright note for the Grey Ghosts. Although tied for the first half of the game, WA played aggressively throughout the second half, refusing to surrender possession to any opponent,...