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...

A new school year isn't just exciting for students. New faculty members like Digital Arts teacher Rita Kapadia are excited to be here and meet new people. Kapadia is a new teacher here at WA, and with a wide range of experiences she brings in an arsenal of expertise to the classroom. Q: I see that...

With midterm exams looming around the corner, many students are feeling the all too familiar dread and panic associated with this wonderful time. However, exams need not be so stressful; by following these 7 tips, hopefully you will feel more prepared and less anxious. Gather together materials...

By Tim DeLouchrey Sports Liasion  At 2:00 on a typical Wednesday afternoon, I did not proceed to the senior parking lot. I was, instead, on my way to the detention room. I had been tardy to school often during the third term, and it had resulted in two office detentions. To simplify the...

By Kai-Lou Yue Business Manager In a class, there are many students with different personalities. There are students who wish they were playing sports instead, and those who never participate. There are others who don't put any effort into class. However, there are also students who enjoy learning...

By Kai-Lou Yue Business Manager Looking at Westford Academy, it is difficult to believe that thirty years ago the building and student population were only half the size it is now, in 2013. Within the last few decades, most teachers working here have either left for retirement or moved on to...

By Ethan Walshe Editor-In-Chief Three-quarters. I am at this point three-quarters done with my high school career. It seems astounding; I remember my first day here as if it were yesterday. But the fact of the matter is that for the class of 2014 there is still a year left to go. Senior year...

By Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief  Back in October, a student from Zaragoza, Spain came and stayed in my home here in Westford as part of an exchange program. Between April 6 and 20, I, along with 19 other Westford Academy students and three members of the WA faculty journeyed to Spain to execute...

By Doug Boyle Staff Writer Students rely on school nurses to attend to their medical needs. Everyday a new situation presents itself to the nurses at Westford Academy. Joan Mitchell is the head of the  nurse department here at Westford Academy. In addition to her job at Westford, she also...

by Alok Ganguly Staff Writer On Wednesday October 24th, several students and teachers gathered in the library. Tablecloths were set up, and students sat and chatted with their friends while eating lunch in a calmer setting than the lunchroom. Calming, relaxing, and soft music was played and sung...

By Abby Cianciolo Photography Editor Wednesday morning, thirty plus Westford Academy students stood at the front of the building surrounding the flag pole. Onlookers were confused on what was going on, but those who were there knew very well what was going on, See You at the Pole Day 2012. See...