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Herren speaks to community

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor Feb 5, 2019

On Thursday, Christopher Herren came to Westford Academy to give a presentation to the students on addiction. Herren is a former basketball player, who played for teams such as the Denver Nuggets and the Boston Celtics, and he now speaks in over 250 events a year. Upperclassmen were able to watch...

Underclassmen semi-formal to take place January 28

Underclassmen semi-formal to take place January 28

Varshini Ramanathan, Sports Editor Jan 17, 2017

  For the first time in WA's recent history, the underclassmen will be having a semi-formal dance akin to the junior cotillion and senior prom on Saturday, January 28th. The project, founded by SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and Project Purple, aims to provide a safe and enjoyable...

Herren poses with the Project Purple group.

Chris Herren Visits WA

Dec 18, 2014
On December 16th, 2014, the founder of the Project Purple, Chris Herren himself, visited Westford Academy to talk about his experience with substance abuse and inspired the students of WA.
Herren's presentation will stun

Herren’s presentation will stun

Dec 15, 2014
For the first time at Westford Academy, the entire school will have the chance to listen to former basketball star Chris Herren on December 16 during D and E blocks. Herren came to the school last year to talk to the seniors, but is back to share his story on his road to recovery from years of substance abuse.
Purple Takes WA

Purple Takes WA

Jan 16, 2014
WA students and staff members have come together to take a stand against drugs and substance abuse with the recently established Project Purple.